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7751.

The weights of 4 boxes are 30, 70, 60 and 90 kilograms. Which of the following cannot be the total weight, in kilograms, of any combination of these boxes and in a combination a box can be used only once?

A. 250
B. 200
C. 190
D. 220
Answer» C. 190
7752.

The second edition of Global Bio-India will be organized in March 2021. Which of the following will organise it?

A. Department of Biotechnology
B. CII
C. Invest India
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.
7753.

The following table shows the income (in rupees) for a particular month, together with their source, in respect of 5 employees (A, B, C, D and E) ABCDESalary52,00048,50042,00031,00025,000Overtime001,5002,5003,200Arrears5,5004,5004,0003,0001,500Bonus3,5003,0002,5002,0002,000Miscellaneous income5,0003,0002,0001,5000Total66,00059,00052,00040,00031,700 How many employees got more arrears than the average arrears received by all the employees?

A. 2
B. 1
C. 4
D. 3
Answer» E.
7754.

The depth of flow in an alluvial channel is 1.5 m. If critical velocity ratio is 1.1 and Manning’s n is 0.018, the critical velocity of the channel as per Kennedy’s method is

A. 0.713 m/s
B. 0.784 m/s
C. 0.879 m/s
D. 1.108 m/s
Answer» C. 0.879 m/s
7755.

Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the twonumbers of the following number-pair.6 : 40

A. 15 : 45
B. 5 : 25
C. 7 : 53
D. 9 : 72
Answer» D. 9 : 72
7756.

Solve the following expression:5.032 + 150.03 + 40.00 - 30.50 = ?

A. 164.562
B. 154.562
C. 264.562
D. 165.562
Answer» B. 154.562
7757.

The rates of simple interest in two banks A and B are in the ratio 5 : 4. A person wants to deposit his total savings in the two banks in such a way that he receives equal half yearly interest from both. He should deposit his savings in banks A and B in the ratio:

A. 5 : 2
B. 2 : 5
C. 4 : 5
D. 5 : 4
Answer» D. 5 : 4
7758.

Which fiber is preferred for long distance communication?

A. Step index single mode fiber
B. Graded index multimode fiber
C. Step index multimode fiber
D. Graded index fiber
Answer» B. Graded index multimode fiber
7759.

A power transistor has:

A. High voltage and current
B. High Switching speed
C. two terminals
D. Zero power supply
Answer» B. High Switching speed
7760.

Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL) has announced a partnership with Bharti Airtel to build a modern optical fibre network across how many telecom circles?

A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
E. 15
Answer» D. 12
7761.

What mineral is the basic ingredient of glass?

A. Fluorite
B. Borax
C. Gypsum
D. Silica
Answer» E.
7762.

What is the equation of the ellipse whose vertices are (± 5, 0) and foci are at (± 4, 0)?

A. \(\frac{{{x^2}}}{{25}} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{9} = 1\)
B. \(\frac{{{x^2}}}{{16}} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{9} = 1\)
C. \(\frac{{{x^2}}}{{25}} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{{16}} = 1\)
D. \(\frac{{{x^2}}}{9} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{{25}} = 1\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{{{x^2}}}{{16}} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{9} = 1\)
7763.

Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.9, 22, 48, 87, _________

A. 129
B. 99
C. 139
D. 119
Answer» D. 119
7764.

Which of the following statements regarding construction of the Rohtang tunnel is NOT correct?

A. It is located at an altitude of 5,000 feet
B. It will provide all-year connectivity to Lahaul and Spiti Valley
C. The tunnel is being built by the Border Roads Organization
D. It will reduce the length of the LehManali highway by approximately 50 km
Answer» B. It will provide all-year connectivity to Lahaul and Spiti Valley
7765.

The paintings of Ajanta depict stories from the_________.

A. Panchatantra
B. Mahabharata
C. Jatakas
D. Ramayana
Answer» D. Ramayana
7766.

The metaphor of the key-note in the first paragraph indicates chiefly that

A. Coketown was probably a one time a happy place
B. the description of Coketown is a digression from the main subject
C. one needs to know more about Coketown to understand and appreciate Mrs. Gradgrind
D. none of the above
Answer» C. one needs to know more about Coketown to understand and appreciate Mrs. Gradgrind
7767.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.He made a working model of an airplane ______ when he was sixteen.

A. himself
B. herself
C. oneself
D. itself
Answer» B. herself
7768.

Which of the following represents the properties of carbon nanotubes?1. High electrical conductivity2. Very high tensile strength3. High thermal conductivity4. Low thermal expansion coefficientSelect the correct answer using the code given below

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
7769.

Which of the following is the deepest ocean in the world?

A. Pacific Ocean
B. Indian Ocean
C. Atlantic Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean
Answer» B. Indian Ocean
7770.

Which of the following are the characteristics features of e-learning?(a) Empowering learner to absorb personal accomplishment(b) Promoting self-initiated learning(c) Enhancing cognitive flexibility(d) Providing multiple channels of acquiring knowledge(e) Nurturing experience-based learning(f) Assisting teacher with high degree of coverages to deliver the content regularlyChoose your answer from the codes given below:

A. (b), (c), (a) and (d)
B. (c), (a), (e) and (b)
C. (d), (e), (b) and (c)
D. (a), (b), (d) and (f)
Answer» E.
7771.

Which among the following rivers originates from Multai in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh?

A. Tapi
B. Kaveri
C. Godavari
D. Luni
Answer» B. Kaveri
7772.

What are the aims of the cartoonist?

A. To criticize people and all their practices.
B. To be humorous and offend people.
C. To make positive criticism about people and change wrong practices.
D. To show the people funny things and criticize them.
Answer» D. To show the people funny things and criticize them.
7773.

We can maintain the fertility of soil by:

A. leaving it uncultivated for two or more seasons
B. adding more fertilizers
C. intensive cropping
D. planting more trees
Answer» B. adding more fertilizers
7774.

The resistivity of pure germanium under normal operating condition is:

A. 600 Ω cm
B. 60 Ω cm
C. 160 Ω cm
D. 1000 Ω cm
Answer» C. 160 Ω cm
7775.

Which country has unveiled a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile, described as "the world's most powerful weapon", at a military parade in January 2021?

A. Israel
B. North Korea
C. Indonesia
D. Japan
E. Norway
Answer» C. Indonesia
7776.

Two balls of same material and finish have their diameters in the ratio of 2:1 and both are heated to same temperature and allowed to cool by radiation. Rate of cooling by big ball as compared to smaller one will be in the ratio of:

A. 2 : 1
B. 1 : 2
C. 4 : 1
D. 1 : 4
Answer» D. 1 : 4
7777.

Select the related word from the given alternatives.Food : Cook :: Furniture : ?

A. Wood
B. Carpenter
C. Chair
D. Mason
Answer» C. Chair
7778.

Stainless steel isA. A compoundB. A mixtureC. An elementD. An alloy

A. D
B. B
C. C
D. A
Answer» B. B
7779.

'Torr' is a unit of _______.

A. power
B. pressure
C. energy
D. force
Answer» C. energy
7780.

The most important event of Ashoka's reign, was the victory of Kalinga, ______ in the modern era, which proved to be an important change in his life.

A. Bihar
B. Odisha
C. Jharkhand
D. Assam
Answer» C. Jharkhand
7781.

The volume of a right circular cone, whose radius of the base is the same as five-ninths of its altitude and the volume of a sphere are equal. The ratio of the radii of the cone to the sphere is:

A. \(\sqrt[3]{4}:\sqrt[3]{3}\)
B. 1 : 1
C. \(\sqrt[3]{{60}}{\rm{\;}}:3\)
D. \(\sqrt[3]{3}:\sqrt[3]{2}\)
Answer» D. \(\sqrt[3]{3}:\sqrt[3]{2}\)
7782.

Which of the following is INCORRECT in the laws of dry friction?

A. The magnitude of the limiting friction bears a constant ratio to the normal reaction between the two contacting surfaces
B. The force of friction is dependent of the area of contact between the two surfaces
C. The frictional force always acts in a direction opposite to that in which the body tends to move
D. The force of friction depends upon the roughness/smoothness of the surfaces
Answer» C. The frictional force always acts in a direction opposite to that in which the body tends to move
7783.

‘Vande Mataram’, founded by Lala Lajpat Rai, was a/an ______ daily.

A. Punjabi
B. Hindi
C. English
D. Urdu
Answer» E.
7784.

The setting up of the Inter-State Council in 1990 was meant to :

A. substitute the National Development Council.
B. strengthen the federal provisions of the Constitution.
C. be an institutional interface between the Judiciary and the Government.
D. provide membership to local customary bodies.
Answer» C. be an institutional interface between the Judiciary and the Government.
7785.

In which of the following places are famous lacquer toys made by artisans ?

A. Sri Kalahsti
B. Pedana
C. Kondapalli
D. Etikoppaka
Answer» E.
7786.

Which Indian cricketer has scored the most number of runs in a single World Cup?

A. Sachin Tendulkar
B. Kapil Dev
C. Rahul Dravid
D. Rohit Sharma
Answer» B. Kapil Dev
7787.

Self GMD method is used to evaluate

A. Inductance
B. Capacitance
C. Inductance and capacitance both of the over head transmission lines
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Capacitance
7788.

Which city is known as Orange City?

A. Kanpur
B. Nagpur
C. Nasik
D. Mumbai
Answer» C. Nasik
7789.

Subhash Chandra Bose, with the help of________, preceded fighting the British forces and not only freed Andaman and Nicobar Islands from the Britishers but also entered the north-eastern border of India.

A. South Africa
B. Japan
C. United states
D. China
Answer» C. United states
7790.

Select the option in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given word - pair. Despair : Desperation

A. Shallow : Deep
B. Hideous : Ugly
C. Virtuous : Sinful
D. Joy : Misery
Answer» C. Virtuous : Sinful
7791.

What is the pay-back period, if a machine is to cost Rs. 1,00,000 and extra revenue is expected to amount to Rs. 20,000 the first year, Rs. 40,000 the second year and Rs. 40,000 in the third year?

A. One Year
B. Two Year
C. Three Year
D. Four Year
Answer» D. Four Year
7792.

Which of the following countries has been confirmed as the first co-chair of the Governing Council of India-led global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)?

A. United Kingdom
B. Japan
C. Germany
D. France
Answer» B. Japan
7793.

Which expression used in the passage suggest that the task referred to is easy?

A. Without even trying
B. It becomes possible
C. Always have been
D. The greatest part
Answer» B. It becomes possible
7794.

Ramya walked eastwards and turned to her left. She turned right two times. Which direction is she walking now?

A. South west
B. South
C. East
D. South east
Answer» C. East
7795.

Which fort is said to be associated with the Ramayana?

A. Gohad Fort
B. Bandhavgarh Fort
C. Malwa Fort
D. Narwar Fort
Answer» C. Malwa Fort
7796.

Service tax in India was introduced in the year

A. 1994-95
B. 1996-97
C. 1998-99
D. 1991-92
Answer» B. 1996-97
7797.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.One who walks in sleep

A. philanthropist
B. omnipotent
C. pedestrain
D. somnambulist
Answer» E.
7798.

Which city hosted the FIH Women’s World Cup 2018 ?

A. London
B. Amsterdam
C. Prague
D. Brussels
Answer» B. Amsterdam
7799.

The transformer that supplies a ripple current to the capacitor input circuits will need to have a VA rating that:

A. is equal to their load rating
B. Is less than their load rating
C. Doesn’t depend on the ripple current
D. Exceeds their load rating
Answer» E.
7800.

The ratio of number vehicles of type A produced to that of type B in all the five years is

A. 2 ∶ 3
B. 7 ∶ 9
C. 9 ∶ 7
D. 3 ∶ 2
Answer» C. 9 ∶ 7