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9201.

Which of the following is correct formula to calculate IQ?

A. \(\frac{MA}{CA}\times 100\)
B. \(\frac{CA}{MA}\)
C. \(\frac{CA}{MA}\times 100\)
D. \(\frac{MA}{CA\times 100}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{CA}{MA}\)
9202.

The flag which indicates whether the interrupt that may occur at the interrupt pins of 8086 will actually be served or not is:

A. Direction flag
B. Interrupt enable flag
C. Trap flag
D. Overflow flag
Answer» C. Trap flag
9203.

The 'basic structure' theory of the Constitution of India is implied from

A. certain features of the Constitution are so essential to it that they cannot be abrogated.
B. fundamental rights cannot be abridged or taken away.
C. the Constitution cannot be amended except in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Article 368.
D. the Preamble cannot be amended for it is not a part of the Constitution.
Answer» B. fundamental rights cannot be abridged or taken away.
9204.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blankThe ______ of ancient scientists often made up for the lack of proper equipment.

A. Concern
B. Dedication
C. Creation
D. Anxiety
Answer» C. Creation
9205.

Which of the following is most opposite in meaning of the word 'deplete' as used in the passage?

A. Regenrate
B. Empty
C. Quench
D. Inflate
Answer» B. Empty
9206.

V, A, H, ?

A. M
B. N
C. P
D. Q
Answer» E.
9207.

The full marks for a paper is 300. The break-up of the marks into theory (X), practical (Y) and project (Z), Which are the three components of evaluation is 6 : 5 : 4. In order to pass one has to score at least 40%, 50% and 50% respectively in X, Y, Z and 60% in aggregate. The marks scored by four students A, B, C and D are shown in the given Bar Graph.Arrange the students B, C and D according to the ascending order of the aggregate marks scored by them.

A. B, D, C
B. D, B, C
C. C, D, B
D. B, C, D
Answer» B. D, B, C
9208.

The long term objective of population policy 2000 is to achieve stable population. During which of the following years this objective is targetted to be achieved?

A. 2015
B. 2025
C. 2035
D. 2045
Answer» E.
9209.

The Ashok Mehta committee on Panchayati Raj was appointed by the ______ government.

A. UPA
B. NDA
C. Congress
D. Janata
Answer» E.
9210.

Which of the following statements about the recent appointment of the Chief of Defense Staff of India is/are true?(1) About a decade ago in February 2000, the Kargil Review Committee (KRC) suggested the formation of the Chief of Defense Staff.(2) In terms of retirement age, the post of Chief of Defense Staff is not the same as that of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) etc.

A. Neither 1 nor 2
B. Both 1 and 2
C. Only 1
D. Only 2
Answer» D. Only 2
9211.

Recently, Kanti Bhatt passed away. He was a famous ________.

A. Journalist
B. Actor
C. Judge
D. Politician
E. Classical Dancer
Answer» B. Actor
9212.

Which of the following Airports in Uttar Pradesh has been granted International Status on 24th June, 2020 by Union Cabinet of India?

A. Agra Airport
B. Prayagraj Airport
C. Gorakhpur Airport
D. Kushinagar Airport
Answer» E.
9213.

Which art form was Mrinalini Sarabhai associated with?

A. Pattachitra
B. Tanjore Painting
C. Bharatnatyam
D. Madhubani Painting
Answer» D. Madhubani Painting
9214.

Which of the following has launched its housing finance business and aims to build a loan book of ₹10,000 crore, with a customer base of 40,000 within the next 3 years?

A. Whirlpool Corporation
B. Larsen and Toubro
C. Haier
D. Godrej Group
E. ITC Limited
Answer» E. ITC Limited
9215.

There are Rs. 225 consisting of Rs. 1, 50 paise and 25 paise coins. The ratio of their numbers in that order is 8 : 5 : 3 respectively. The number of one - rupee coins is:

A. 80
B. 160
C. 112
D. 172
Answer» C. 112
9216.

Which of the following is NOT a good conductor of electricity?

A. Graphite
B. Copper
C. Bromine
D. Silver
Answer» D. Silver
9217.

Spot the odd one out?

A. Humerus
B. Femur
C. Radius
D. Scapula
Answer» C. Radius
9218.

The Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill, 2020 amends the 1973 Act to increase the period for the supersession of the Central Council from two years to how many years?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
Answer» B. 4
9219.

The smaller diagonal of a rhombus is equal to the length of its sides. If the length of each side is 4 cm, then what is the area (in cm2) of an equilateral triangle with side equal to the bigger diagonal of the rhombus?

A. 6
B. 9√3
C. 12
D. 12√3
Answer» E.
9220.

Where is the Gola Math situated in Satna district ?

A. Maihar
B. Nagod
C. Parana
D. shorpura
Answer» B. Nagod
9221.

This ________ involves the brain,

A. Disorder
B. Blessing
C. System
D. Innovation
Answer» B. Blessing
9222.

Select the option in which the number set shares the same relationship as that shared by the given number set.(11, 15, 400)

A. (12, 17, 493)
B. (10, 12, 244)
C. (18, 24, 786)
D. (20, 22, 870)
Answer» B. (10, 12, 244)
9223.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Having no moral principles

A. Mischievous
B. Unaware
C. Unscrupulous
D. Ethical
Answer» D. Ethical
9224.

The ancient Harappan town 'Lothal' is situated in which state?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
Answer» D. Rajasthan
9225.

Read the following statements carefully:1.The Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the State Tourism Ministers’ Conference in New Delhi on 20 August 2019.2.It was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.3.The Conference provided a platform for the Ministry of Tourism to apprise the States / UTs about new initiatives taken and those in the pipeline.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All are correct
Answer» E. All are correct
9226.

ISRO is an acronym for

A. Indian Space Research Organisation
B. Indian Scientific Research Organisation
C. International Scientific Research Organisation
D. International Scientific Research Organisation.
Answer» B. Indian Scientific Research Organisation
9227.

Which of the following river is a tributary of Chambal?

A. Luni
B. Banganga
C. Banas
D. Saagi
Answer» D. Saagi
9228.

The bar graph shows all the ingredients (in grams) required to make two types of salads, X and Y. If Ingredient B of Salad X is reduced by 100 grams and Ingredient E of salad Y is increased by 25% then salad Y would be lighter than salad X by _______.

A. 37.50%
B. 25%
C. 20%
D. 22.50%
Answer» D. 22.50%
9229.

Which of the following method of fuel ignition is used in diesel engine?

A. Spark plug
B. Fuel injector
C. Combustion chamber
D. Heat from compressed air
Answer» E.
9230.

Three different positions of the same non-standard dice are shown. Which number will be on the face opposite to the face with the number '4'?

A. 1
B. 5
C. 3
D. 2
Answer» D. 2
9231.

The name by which Ashoka is generally referred to in his inscriptions is

A. Chakravati
B. Priyadarshi
C. Dharmadeva
D. Dharmakirti
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» C. Dharmadeva
9232.

The substance used as moderator and coolant both, in nuclear reactors is

A. Ordinary water
B. Heavy water
C. Liquid Ammonia
D. Liquid Hydrogen
Answer» C. Liquid Ammonia
9233.

Which of the following has established a Grievance Redressal Cell to ensure that problems faced by food processors, amid the nationwide lockdown are resolved at the earliest?

A. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
B. APEDA
C. Ministry of Food Processing Industries
D. NITI Aayog
E. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer» D. NITI Aayog
9234.

Select the next number in the series.15, 20, 40, 45, 90, ?

A. 93
B. 92
C. 94
D. 95
Answer» E.
9235.

The structure which has an assembly of rigid but elastic members joined in the form of triangles to act as beam is called as______.

A. stanchion
B. column
C. crown
D. truss
Answer» E.
9236.

What is the place of Uttar Pradesh in the states of India in terms of area?

A. Fourth
B. Fifth
C. Second
D. Third
Answer» B. Fifth
9237.

The extent of pressure produced due to water hammer depends on

A. Velocity of flow of fluid in the pipe
B. Length of the pipe
C. Time taken to close the valve; gradual or quick closure of the valve
D. All the above
Answer» E.
9238.

Which of the following codings of a grinding wheel is correct?

A. WA 60 K 7 V
B. K WA 60 V 7
C. V 7 60 K WA
D. 60 7 K V WA
Answer» B. K WA 60 V 7
9239.

The input impedance of a line of infinite length is equal to ___________

A. zero
B. Zo/2
C. Zo
D. Infinity
Answer» D. Infinity
9240.

Which of the following cities hosted the third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games?

A. Patna
B. Cuttack
C. Guwahati
D. Panaji
Answer» D. Panaji
9241.

Which of the following constitutes the ‘ability’ (can do) component for describing the competence of a teacher ?A. Confidence in performing teaching taskB. Knowledge of the subject being taughtC. Skill in analysing the learning tasksD. Experience in handling learning task related situationsE. Commitment to organizing teaching-learning tasksChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. B, C and D only
B. A, B and C only
C. A, C and D only
D. C, D and E only
Answer» B. A, B and C only
9242.

What is the functionality of the following digital circuit? A is input data, CLK is system clock and Y is output.

A. Falling edge detection of input A
B. Clock division by 2
C. Rising edge detection of input A
D. Clock division by 4
Answer» B. Clock division by 2
9243.

The least number which when divided by 4, 7 and 13 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided by 29 leaves no remainder, is:

A. 9831
B. 9991
C. 9811
D. 9981
Answer» B. 9991
9244.

Schistura hiranyakeshi, a freshwater loach has been discovered from which state in October 2020?

A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
E. Odisha
Answer» E. Odisha
9245.

Which of the following schemes have been subsumed in Samagra Shiksha?

A. SSA and RMSA
B. RMSA and RUSA
C. RUSA, SSA, RMSA and TE
D. SSA, RMSA and TE
Answer» E.
9246.

Recently, the CM of which state launched an awareness campaign -- Urjagiri, which aims at stopping power theft and saving?

A. Maharashtra
B. ​Uttarakhand
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
E. Jharkhand
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh
9247.

Read the following statements carefully:1. The government has inducted the first batch of the Indian Skill Development Services (ISDS), the newest central government Group A services on 9 September 2019.2. The ISDS has 263 all India posts.3. This service has been specially created for the training directorate of the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship.Which of the above statements is/are true?

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer» F.
9248.

The weights of 4 boxes are 30, 20, 50 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. 200
B. 190
C. 140
D. 160
Answer» B. 190
9249.

The Maharashtra government has scrapped the ________ region-wise formula for admission in medical courses in the State.

A. 50:50
B. 60:40
C. 70:30
D. 80:20
E. 90:10
Answer» D. 80:20
9250.

When the output of a tristate shift register is disable, the output level is placed in a:

A. float state
B. LOW state
C. high – impedance state
D. float or high – impedance state
Answer» E.