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8651.

Which of the following logic circuits accepts two binary digits on its inputs and produce output?

A. full adder
B. half adder
C. decoder
D. multiplexer
Answer» C. decoder
8652.

The time period of a geostationary satellite that moves in a circular orbit around the earth in the equatorial plane is

A. 224 days
B. 27 days
C. 24 hours
D. 365 days
Answer» D. 365 days
8653.

Walmart-owned Flipkart Group will be investing Rs1,500 crores for how much per cent stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL)?

A. 7.2
B. 7.4
C. 7.6
D. 7.8
E. 8
Answer» E. 8
8654.

The channel after obtaining its section and longitudinal slope will be said to be in

A. Initial regime
B. Permanent regime
C. Final regime
D. Absolute regime
Answer» D. Absolute regime
8655.

What is the maximum amount (in Rs) that can be deposited per year under Pradhan Mantri Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?

A. 50000
B. 1,00,000
C. 1,50,000
D. 5,00,000
Answer» D. 5,00,000
8656.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.OSTENTATIOUS

A. flashy
B. distinct
C. disturb
D. complete
Answer» B. distinct
8657.

Water flows at 2.5 km/h through a pipe of radius 3.5 cm into a rectangle tank of length 10 m and breadth 8.8 m. The time (in hours) in which the level of water in the tank will rise by 42 cm is:

A. 3.48
B. 3.24
C. 3.96
D. 3.84
Answer» E.
8658.

The vector that is NOT perpendicular to the vectors (i + j + k) and (i + 2j + 3k) is ______.

A. (i – 2j + k)
B. (-i + 2j - k)
C. (0i + 0j + 0k)
D. (4i + 3j + 5k)
Answer» E.
8659.

Which bank received no objection from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the proposed acquisition of Gruh Finance?

A. Axis Bank
B. Bandhan Bank
C. IDBI Bank
D. Bank of India
E. Dhanlaxmi Bank
Answer» C. IDBI Bank
8660.

The nation-wide campaign 'Operation Smile' is related toA. Senior citizensB. War widowsC. Freedom fightersD. Missing children

A. D
B. B
C. A
D. C
Answer» B. B
8661.

what is the pH value of a water-logged field, if the top soil has become alkaline and water logged?

A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
Answer» E.
8662.

Sedimentation basin in a water treatment plant is designed for a flow rate of 0.2 m3/s. The basin is rectangular with a length of 32 m, width of 8 m, and depth of 4 m. Assume that the settling velocity of these particles is governed by the Stokes’ law. Given: density of the particles = 2.5g/cm3; density of water = 1 g/cm3; dynamic viscosity of water = 0.01 g/(cm.s); gravitational acceleration = 980 cm/s2. If incoming water contains particles of diameter 25 μm (spherical and uniform), the removal efficiency of these particles is

A. 78%
B. 51%
C. 100%
D. 65%
Answer» E.
8663.

The author of the book ‘News in India’ based on Haridwar is

A. J. Wilson
B. Job Francis White
C. H.G. Walton
D. P. Baron
Answer» C. H.G. Walton
8664.

What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?

A. The Earth's rotation on its axis
B. Convergence of the two equatorial currents
C. Difference in salinity of water
D. Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator
Answer» C. Difference in salinity of water
8665.

The price of the petrol is increases by 25%. By how much percent a car owner must reduce his consumption in order to maintain the same budget?

A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 15%
D. 10%
Answer» B. 25%
8666.

The inferences that can be drawn from the passage areA. Common language among people in an organization will ensure unbiased feedbackB. People are known for fluctuating behaviourC. People's behaviour influences the leaderD. Emotions and human behaviour are separate and easily explicableChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A and B only
B. B and C only
C. C and D only
D. A and C only
Answer» E.
8667.

Two pillars are placed vertically 8 feet apart. The height difference of the two pillars is 6 feet. The two ends of a rope of length 15 feet are tied to the tips of the two pillars. The portion of the length of the taller pillar that can be brought in contact with the rope without detaching the rope from the pillars is

A. less than 6 feet
B. more than 6 feet but less than 7 feet
C. more than 7 feet but less than 8 feet
D. more than 8 feet
Answer» C. more than 7 feet but less than 8 feet
8668.

Seven persons working for 8 hours a day can complete a work in 13 days. When they work \(6\frac{1}{2}\) hours a day and 9 more persons are brought to work, then in how many days will the work be completed?

A. 6
B. 9
C. 7
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
8669.

Two particles A and B are moving on two concentric circles of radii R1 and R2 with equal angular speed ω. At t = 0, their positions and direction of motion are shown in the figure The relative velocity vA – vB vat \(t = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{{2{\rm{\omega }}}}\) is given by

A. \({\rm{\;\omega }}\left( {{{\rm{R}}_1} + {{\rm{R}}_2}} \right)\hat i\)
B. \( - {\rm{\omega }}\left( {{{\rm{R}}_1} + {{\rm{R}}_2}} \right)\hat i\)
C. \({\rm{\omega }}\left( {{{\rm{R}}_1} - {{\rm{R}}_2}} \right)\hat i\)
D. \({\rm{\;\omega }}\left( {{{\rm{R}}_2} - {{\rm{R}}_1}} \right)\hat i\)
Answer» E.
8670.

Which among the following has open circulatory system?I. CockroachII. HumanIII. Prawn

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. Only III
Answer» C. II and III
8671.

The length of the straight portion of a bar beyond the end of the hook should be at least

A. Twice the diameter
B. Thrice the diameter
C. Four times the diameter
D. Seven times the diameter
Answer» D. Seven times the diameter
8672.

The BJP in Delhi has engaged how many experienced leaders and functionaries to assist its councillors to maintain cleanliness and effective sanitation services during the festival season?

A. 50
B. 60
C. 70
D. 80
E. 90
Answer» D. 80
8673.

"Nokia" was acquired by __________.

A. Apple
B. Microsoft
C. Facebook
D. Google
Answer» C. Facebook
8674.

Which of the following is wrongly spelt?

A. Decieve
B. Believe
C. Relieve
D. Belief
Answer» B. Believe
8675.

Sadiq al-Mahdi passed away in November 2020. He was the former PM of which country?

A. Somalia
B. Yemen
C. Sudan
D. Iran
E. Egypt
Answer» D. Iran
8676.

Sensitivity of potentiometer can be increased by :

A. Decreasing the length of potentiometer wire
B. Increasing the length of potentiometer wire
C. Decreasing the current in potentiometer wire
D. Decreasing the resistance in the rheostat in the series with the battery
Answer» C. Decreasing the current in potentiometer wire
8677.

Which of the following institutes has developed a homegrown receiver chip - Dhruva?

A. IIT-Kharagpur
B. IIT-Delhi
C. IIT-Bombay
D. IIT-Roorkee
E. IIT-Kanpur
Answer» D. IIT-Roorkee
8678.

What is the difference between the total number of females and the total number of males from all the organisations together?

A. 2005
B. 2550
C. 2500
D. 2055
Answer» D. 2055
8679.

Which country has become the first to identify the need for action for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)?

A. Saudi Arabia
B. Myanmar
C. India
D. Russia
E. Afghanistan
Answer» D. Russia
8680.

There are three cans of milk containing 36 litres, 45 litres and 72 litres. Find the biggest measure that can measure all these exactly.

A. 9 litres
B. 8 litres
C. 7 litres
D. 15 litres
Answer» B. 8 litres
8681.

Regarding E-governance, which of the following statements is/are correct?(A) Decreasing transparency is an ICT enabled advantage of E-Governance.(B) E-governance is related to the implementation of ICT in government processes and functions.(C) Common Service Centres (CSCs) help in providing and using E-Governance related services.Choose the correct option:

A. (A), (B) and (C)
B. (B) and (C) only
C. (A) and (C) only
D. (A) and (B) only
Answer» C. (A) and (C) only
8682.

\({\rm{\;}}A = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}1&1\\1&a\end{array}} \right];{A^2} = 2A\), then value of a =

A. a = 2
B. a = 1
C. a = -2
D. a = -1
Answer» C. a = -2
8683.

What makes the middle class too guilty of the same crime they blame hawkers?

A. Ill treatment of hawkers
B. Turning a blind eye when hawkers face extortion
C. Encroaching public spaces
D. Not promoting small scale industries
Answer» D. Not promoting small scale industries
8684.

The rotary internal combustion engine is the inversion of ________.

A. Four bar link chain
B. Double slider crank chain
C. Single slider crank mechanism
D. Rocker crank mechanism
Answer» D. Rocker crank mechanism
8685.

The Indian Government has banned the import of ________ from China till April 23, 2019, or until further orders.

A. Milk and milk products
B. Vehicles
C. Minerals
D. Cotton
Answer» B. Vehicles
8686.

What is the value of x so that the seven digit number 6913x08 is divisible by 88?

A. 8
B. 4
C. 2
D. 6
Answer» B. 4
8687.

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the resistance of a conductor?

A. Resistance of a conductor does not depend upon the length.
B. Resistance of a conductor does not depend upon the material.
C. Resistance of a conductor does not depend upon the temperature.
D. Resistance of a conductor does not depend upon the pressure.
Answer» E.
8688.

Sum of A's and B's age 6 years ago is 88. A's age 18 years ago is equal to B's age 6 years ago. Find the age of A two years hence.

A. 58 years
B. 52 years
C. 56 years
D. 42 years
Answer» B. 52 years
8689.

The ratio of salary of u, v and w is 8 : 7 : 13. If w gets Rs. 3384 more than that of v, then what is the salary (in Rs.) of u?

A. 4432
B. 4512
C. 4642
D. 5144
Answer» C. 4642
8690.

The pie chart represents the weights of recommended food groups to be consumed of a healthy lifestyle. the values are given in angular degrees. Study the diagram and answer the following questions. If a person eats a total of 1 kologram of all the food groups in 1 day. then the recommended quantity of water intake (in gms) should be?

A. 126
B. 350
C. 700
D. 252
Answer» C. 700
8691.

Which Constitutional Amendment Act added Part IX-A ‘The Municipalities’ to Indian Constitution?

A. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act
B. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
C. 39th Constitutional Amendment Act
D. 10th Constitutional Amendment Act
Answer» B. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
8692.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.VIBRANT

A. Listless
B. brilliant
C. bright
D. bubbly
Answer» B. brilliant
8693.

The length of the slot weld can be obtained from the ratio of

A. Allowable stress to load
B. Weld area to allowable stress
C. Allowable stress to weld area
D. Load to allowable stress
Answer» E.
8694.

Which of the following are commonly identified skills in the teaching-learning process?I. Skill in putting questionII. Skill in introducing the topicIII. Skill in non - verbal cuesIV. Skill in explanation

A. I, III and IV
B. I, II, III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. II, III and IV
Answer» C. I, II and III
8695.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.This beautiful story was written by Maya.

A. Maya wrote this beautiful story
B. Maya is writing this beautiful story.
C. Maya was writing this beautiful story.
D. Maya writes this beautiful story
Answer» B. Maya is writing this beautiful story.
8696.

The SI (International system of units) unit of length is ______.

A. metre
B. centimetre
C. millimetre
D. kilometre
Answer» B. centimetre
8697.

What will be the status of CY, AC and P flags after implementation of the following sets of instructions in 8051 microcontroller.MOV A, # CCHADD A, # A9H

A. CY = 1, AC = 1, P = 0
B. CY = 1, AC = 0, P = 0
C. CY = 1, AC = 1, P = 1
D. CY = 0, AC = 1, P = 1
Answer» B. CY = 1, AC = 0, P = 0
8698.

Which coagulant is widely used for sewage treatment?

A. Lime
B. Alum
C. Ferric chloride
D. Ferric sulphate
Answer» D. Ferric sulphate
8699.

The sum of ages of 6 Persons A, B, C, D, E and F in a company born at the intervals of 5 years each is 105 years. What is the age of the oldest person?

A. 25 years
B. 15 years
C. 30 years
D. 20 years
Answer» D. 20 years
8700.

The Battle of Plassey was fought on _______.

A. 23rd June 1557
B. 23rd June 1657
C. 23rd June 1857
D. 23rd June 1757
Answer» E.