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8151.

Variance of an activity may be written as:(where, tp = pessimistic time, to = optimistic time)

A. \({\left( {\frac{{{t_p} - {t_o}}}{6}} \right)^{1/2}}\)
B. \({\left( {\frac{{{t_p} - {t_o}}}{{12}}} \right)^2}\)
C. \({\left( {\frac{{{t_p} - {t_o}}}{6}} \right)^2}\)
D. \({\left( {\frac{{{t_p} - {t_o}}}{{12}}} \right)^{1/2}}\)
Answer» D. \({\left( {\frac{{{t_p} - {t_o}}}{{12}}} \right)^{1/2}}\)
8152.

Where did the Coastal Security Workshop for BIMSTEC countries begin in November 2019?

A. Bhavnagar
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
E. Kochi
Answer» E. Kochi
8153.

Sonoscope is used for which of the following

A. Checking the accuracy of the water meter
B. Regulating the fire hydrants
C. Detecting of leakage in underground water mains
D. Checking the pressure in the water distribution network
Answer» D. Checking the pressure in the water distribution network
8154.

Siachen glacier is located near to which of the following valley?

A. Nubra Valley
B. Doon Valley
C. Silent Valley
D. Neelam Valley
Answer» B. Doon Valley
8155.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.The secretary gave me the application form.

A. The application form was being given to me by the secretary
B. The application form is given to me by the secretary
C. The application form had been given to me by the secretary.
D. The application form was given to me by the secretary.
Answer» E.
8156.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.Intoxicating drinkP: for good healthQ: should be avoidedR: and smoking

A. RQP
B. PQR
C. PRQ
D. QPR
Answer» B. PQR
8157.

Slenderness ratio of a column is defined as the ratio of its length to its

A. Least radius of gyration
B. Least lateral dimension
C. Maximum lateral dimension
D. Maximum radius of gyration
Answer» B. Least lateral dimension
8158.

When is the United Nations Public Service Day observed every year?

A. 20 June
B. 21 June
C. 22 June
D. 23 June
E. 24 June
Answer» E. 24 June
8159.

The government of India has waived the ________ lock-in period on investments made by non-residents in Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs), to promote funding in the infrastructure sector.

A. 5 year
B. 4 year
C. 3 year
D. 2 year
E. 6 year
Answer» D. 2 year
8160.

If m, n, o are in geometric progression, then which is true among the following?

A. \(n=\frac{m+o}{2}\)
B. m2 = no
C. n = √mo
D. \(\frac{m}{o}=\frac{o}{n}\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{m}{o}=\frac{o}{n}\)
8161.

The Union Home Ministry will set up an Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (14C), an apex coordination centre at which place to deal with cybercrimes?

A. Hyderabad
B. Pune
C. Bengaluru
D. New Delhi
Answer» E.
8162.

Suppose, the system of linear equations-2x + y + z = lx - 2y + z = mx + y - 2z = nis such that l + m + n = 0, then the system has:

A. A non-zero unique solution.
B. Trivial solution.
C. Infinitely many solutions.
D. No solution.
Answer» D. No solution.
8163.

There are six fruits A, B, C, D, E and F. A is sweeter than D but not as sweet as B. E and B are not as sweet as F. D is sweeter than C. E is sweeter than A. Which fruit among the six is the least sweet?

A. C
B. D
C. B
D. A
Answer» B. D
8164.

The simple interest on an amount of Rs. 2800 at the end of 3 years is Rs. 420. What would be the simple interest on an amount of Rs. 3200 for the same rate and for the same period?

A. Rs. 560
B. Rs. 640
C. Rs. 480
D. Rs. 440
Answer» D. Rs. 440
8165.

Where is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in Pakistan?

A. Islamabad
B. Hyderabad
C. Lahore
D. Karachi
Answer» D. Karachi
8166.

Wheatstone bridge is used to measure

A. Low values of current and high values of current
B. High values of current
C. Low values of voltage
D. Resistance values
Answer» E.
8167.

What will be the vertical height (m) of a watt governor, if the speed of rotation is 80 rpm?

A. 1.4
B. 1.14
C. 0.14
D. 0.11
Answer» D. 0.11
8168.

The day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place with respect to the temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, etc., is called the ______ at that place.

A. climate
B. ecology
C. environment
D. weather
Answer» E.
8169.

Which of the following bridges can be used to measure inductance?

A. Maxwell bridge
B. Anderson bridge
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
8170.

The Sunderbans Tiger Reserve is in ________.

A. Bihar
B. Assam
C. West Bengal
D. Odisha
Answer» D. Odisha
8171.

The velocity-compounded impulse turbine has:

A. One set of nozzles followed by stages of alternate moving and fixed (guide) blades
B. One set of nozzles and one stage moving blades
C. Alternate sets of nozzles and moving blade stages
D. Alternate sets of fixed (guide) and moving blades
Answer» B. One set of nozzles and one stage moving blades
8172.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No improvement’.The rising prices of essential food items have placed (a/an) weighty burden on the poor.

A. No improvement
B. lightest
C. enormous
D. trivial
Answer» D. trivial
8173.

The amount of heat required to change a liquid to gaseous state without any change in temperature is known as

A. Specific heat capacity
B. Mechanical equivalent of heat
C. Latent heat of vaporization
D. Quenching
Answer» D. Quenching
8174.

The RMS value of the current i(t) the circuit shown is:

A. 1/2 A
B. 1/√2 A
C. 1 A
D. √2 A
Answer» C. 1 A
8175.

The ratio of selling price to the cost price is 21 : 16. What is the profit percentage?

A. 35.75
B. 21.75
C. 27.75
D. 31.25
Answer» E.
8176.

What is the time complexity for the following C module? Assume that n > 0;int module(int n){if(n == 1)return 1;elsereturn (n + module(n-1));}

A. O(n)
B. O(log n)
C. O(n2)
D. O(n!)
Answer» B. O(log n)
8177.

Which of the following procedures can be used by students for memory of information learned through observation?I. Practice by creating a series of mental actions.II. To store the seen objects in the form of the scene in mind.

A. I and II both
B. Only II
C. Neither I nor II
D. Only I
Answer» B. Only II
8178.

Which district of West Bengal has achieved the highest level of Human Development Index in the state ?

A. Kolkata
B. Purba Medinipur
C. Bardhaman
D. North 24 Parganas
Answer» B. Purba Medinipur
8179.

What will be the Highest Common Factor of 32 × 52 × 73 and 23 × 55 × 31

A. 21 × 51 × 72
B. 21 × 31 × 52 × 71
C. 23 × 35 × 57 × 71
D. 31 × 52
Answer» E.
8180.

The amount of 5600 rupees was invested on simple interest at the rate of 8% per annum. If after 5 years the amount is withdrawn and half the amount of the total amount is invested in the market. Find out the balance. (In rupees)

A. 3820
B. 3920
C. 3720
D. 3620
Answer» C. 3720
8181.

What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?3.5, 2.5, 3, 6, 20, ?

A. 91
B. 82
C. 93
D. 84
E. 95
Answer» F.
8182.

Which element has three shells which are completely filled with electrons?

A. Argon
B. Neon
C. Krypton
D. Aluminum
Answer» B. Neon
8183.

What are the possible limitations of India in mitigating global warming at present and in the immediate future?1. Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available.2. India cannot invest huge funds in research and development.3. Many developed countries have already set up their polluting industries in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 only
8184.

The 'Cannes film festival, 2019' is rolling out an initiative called Le Ballon Rouge – named after a children’s film by ________.

A. Quentin Tarantino
B. Albert Lamorisse
C. Céline Sciamma
D. Corneliu Porumboiu
E. Marco Bellocchio
Answer» C. Céline Sciamma
8185.

Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.AEIOU : BFJPV : : JLNP : ?

A. LKMO
B. KMOQ
C. UOIE
D. MNOP
Answer» C. UOIE
8186.

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.PALM : SDOP :: MARE :?

A. PDUH
B. RCVG
C. RDUH
D. PDHU
Answer» B. RCVG
8187.

The test suite (set of test input) used to perform unit testing on a module could cover 70% of the code. What is the reliability of the module if the probability of success is 0.95 during above testing?

A. 0.665 to 0.95
B. At the most 0.665
C. At the most 0.95
D. At least 0.665
Answer» C. At the most 0.95
8188.

The line bisecting all the three angles of a triangle meets at a common point. This point is known as ___________.

A. circum-center
B. centroid
C. orthocentre
D. in-center
Answer» E.
8189.

The ages of three brothers are three consecutive odd numbers, the sum of which is 69. Which one of the following numbers is NOT the age of any of the three brothers?

A. 27
B. 25
C. 21
D. 23
Answer» B. 25
8190.

These fossils were found within sedimentary rocks (a kind of rock that is found in layers) in Chitrakoot, a region that is ________ to be rich in fossils.

A. Now
B. Known
C. Knew
D. Nice
Answer» C. Knew
8191.

Which of the following is used in the preparation of nuclear bombs?

A. Zirconium
B. Uranium
C. Molybdenum
D. Vanadium
Answer» C. Molybdenum
8192.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.After you will return from Bangalore, I will come and meet you.

A. After you will be returning from
B. No improvement
C. After you returned from
D. After you return from
Answer» E.
8193.

The Supreme Court has given the entire disputed ________ acre land to the Hindu parties with a trust to be formed by the Centre within three months to monitor the construction of a Ram Temple.

A. 1.78
B. 2.38
C. 2.77
D. 3.12
E. 3.87
Answer» D. 3.12
8194.

The band gap energy is the ________ required to dislodge an election from its covalent band.

A. Electron density
B. Minimum energy
C. Maximum energy
D. Hole density
Answer» C. Maximum energy
8195.

Which of the following are included under ICF model of classification and disabilities?a) Body function and structuresb) Participation or involvement in all areas of lifec) Environmental factorsd) Policies framed for the disablede) Funding from the governmentChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. b, c, d
B. a, b, c
C. c, d, e
D. a, c, e
Answer» C. c, d, e
8196.

The angle that isometric lines make with each other is

A. 90°
B. 60°
C. 120°
D. 45°
Answer» D. 45°
8197.

Which of the following options best suits the following Venn diagram?

A. Metal, sodium, fluorine
B. Thyroid gland, pituitary gland, endocrine gland
C. Grandfather, father, son
D. India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
Answer» E.
8198.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organization launched Employees Enrolment Campaign 2017. The campaign was operational from _________.

A. 1st January 2017 to 31st March 2018
B. 1st January 2017 to 30th April 2017
C. 1st January 2017 to 31st March 2017
D. 31st January 2017 to 31st March 2017
Answer» D. 31st January 2017 to 31st March 2017
8199.

The Zoji La Pass is in which mountain range?

A. Ladakh Range
B. East Karakoram Range
C. Dhauladhar Range
D. Zanskar Range
Answer» B. East Karakoram Range
8200.

The product of force and the time for which the force acts on a body is equal to the change in ________ of the body.

A. Acceleration
B. Torque
C. Momentum
D. Velocity
Answer» D. Velocity