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9301.

The energy consumed per unit volume of the material removed during the orthogonal machining is called:

A. Specific gravity
B. Specific cutting force
C. Specific cutting energy
D. Specific material removal rate
Answer» D. Specific material removal rate
9302.

The state of economy at which the value of the currency falls and the price increases, is called ________.

A. Inflation
B. Money deflation
C. Recession
D. Amortization
Answer» B. Money deflation
9303.

Which law states, “At constant temperature, the volume of a given mass of a dry gas is inversely proportional to its pressure.”?

A. Avogadro’s law
B. Boyle’s law
C. Gay Lussac’s law
D. Charles’ law
Answer» C. Gay Lussac’s law
9304.

Scientists have detected the most ancient type of molecule, ________, in our universe in space for the first time ever.

A. Argon fluorohydride ion
B. Calcium hydride ion
C. Helium hydride ion
D. Potassium hydride ion
E. Sodium aluminium hydride ion
Answer» D. Potassium hydride ion
9305.

The Croatian Head of the Nation was present in the stadium to cheer her team in the World Cup final match of football in 2018. Her name was

A. Kolinda Garber Kirarovic
B. Jacinda Arden
C. Theresa May
D. Joyce Banda
Answer» B. Jacinda Arden
9306.

Transform the sentences as per directions given in brackets:I am certain that you have committed a crime. (Compound)

A. There is no doubt that you have committed a crime.
B. You have committed a crime and I am certain of this.
C. I am certain of your crime.
D. I am sure of your committing a crime.
Answer» C. I am certain of your crime.
9307.

RMS method gives

A. Tolerance
B. Allowance
C. Surface roughness
D. Fit
Answer» D. Fit
9308.

Scientiscts have described a new species of reddish-brown pit viper, a venomous snake with a unique heat-sensing system from a forest in ________.

A. Mizoram
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Manipur
E. Odisha
Answer» C. Assam
9309.

Which of the following aggregates gives maximum strength in concrete?

A. Rounded aggregate
B. Elongated aggregate
C. Flaky aggregate
D. Cubical aggregate
Answer» E.
9310.

The aircraft carrier, Viraat, began its last journey in September 2020 from Mumbai’s Naval Dockyard to Alang in Gujarat, where it will be dismantled. In which year was it decommissioned?

A. 2014
B. 2015
C. 2016
D. 2017
E. 2018
Answer» E. 2018
9311.

The 18th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit was held in October 2019 in ______.

A. Turkey
B. Azerbaijan
C. Russia
D. Armenia
Answer» C. Russia
9312.

Two identical copper wires W1 and W2, placed in parallel as shown in the figure, carry currents I and 2I, respectively, in opposite directions. If the two wires are separated by a distance of 4r, then the magnitude of the magnetic field B between the wires at a distance r from W1 is

A. \(\frac{{{\mu _0}I}}{{6\;\pi r}}\)
B. \(\frac{{6{\mu _0}I}}{{5\;\pi r}}\)
C. \(\frac{{5{\mu _0}I}}{{6\;\pi r}}\)
D. \(\frac{{\mu _0^2{I^2}}}{{2\;\pi {r^2}}}\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{{\mu _0^2{I^2}}}{{2\;\pi {r^2}}}\)
9313.

The series RLC circuit, \(\rm R = 2k{\rm{\Omega }},\ L = 1H,C = \frac{{1}}{{400}}\mu F\). Resonant frequency is ?

A. 2 × 104 Hz
B. (1/π)× 104 Hz
C. 104 Hz
D. 2π × 104 Hz
Answer» C. 104 Hz
9314.

The strain energy of a beam is ____.

A. Independent of shear force in the beam
B. Independent of bending moment in the beam
C. Same as total potential energy
D. None of these
Answer» E.
9315.

Which of the following helps keep Earth's atmosphere in place?

A. Gravitational force of the moon
B. Gravitational force of Earth
C. Gravitational force of the sun
D. Rotation of Earth on its axis
Answer» C. Gravitational force of the sun
9316.

The marked price of a dress is Rs. 2,340 which is 25% above the cost price. If the dress sold at a profit of 10%, the profit earned on the dress is:

A. Rs. 234
B. Rs. 187.20
C. Rs. 197
D. Rs. 175.50
Answer» C. Rs. 197
9317.

The Ajodhya Hills is located in:

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Kerala
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. West Bengal
Answer» E.
9318.

The flatness of a machine bed is measured by using

A. Slip gage
B. Micrometer
C. Auto collimater
D. Vernier calliper
Answer» D. Vernier calliper
9319.

Which country launched two short-range missiles into its eastern sea in March 2020?

A. China
B. Russia
C. North Korea
D. USA
E. Argentina
Answer» D. USA
9320.

Unit digit of the multiplication of (2153)167 is

A. 1
B. 7
C. 3
D. 9
Answer» C. 3
9321.

The condition for maximum efficiency in transformer is

A. Copper loss = 0
B. Core loss = 0
C. Copper loss = Core loss
D. Copper loss = 2 × Core loss
Answer» D. Copper loss = 2 × Core loss
9322.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Indian traditional education system?I. It was neither open to all, nor was there any commonality.II. It was noble in character and supported by religious motives.

A. Both I and II
B. Neither I nor II
C. Only I
D. Only II
Answer» C. Only I
9323.

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of thefollowing set.(16, 64, 320)

A. (15, 60, 310)
B. (10, 40, 200)
C. (15, 45, 180)
D. (25, 75, 125)
Answer» C. (15, 45, 180)
9324.

The number of positive divisors of 8000 is :

A. 25
B. 26
C. 28
D. 18
Answer» D. 18
9325.

The soils which plot above the A line in a plasticity chart are known as:

A. Clays
B. Sands
C. Silts
D. Organic soils
Answer» B. Sands
9326.

Susu Dolphin is found in waters of which river?

A. Jhelum
B. Chenab
C. Ganga
D. Indus
Answer» D. Indus
9327.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.PROVOKE

A. Encourage
B. Beckon
C. Appease
D. Stimulate
Answer» D. Stimulate
9328.

Speed of a boat in still water is 10 kmph, and speed of the stream is 5 Kmph. In how many minutes would the boat cover a distance of 5 km downstream?

A. 20 minute
B. 30 minute
C. 40 minute
D. 25 minute
Answer» B. 30 minute
9329.

Statement I): t-test and F-test are based on the identical assumptions.Statement II): t-test is used for comparison between two groups whereas F-test is used for comparison between more than two groups.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following codes is correct?

A. Both the Statements I) and II) are correct
B. Both the Statements I) and II) are incorrect
C. Statement I) is correct but II) is incorrect
D. Statement II) is correct but I) is incorrect
Answer» B. Both the Statements I) and II) are incorrect
9330.

The 3rd and 8th term of an arithmetic progression are -14 and 1 respectively. What is the 11th term?

A. 16
B. 20
C. 10
D. 14
Answer» E.
9331.

The frictional torque transmitted by a disc or plate clutch is same as that of ________ bearing.

A. Conical pivot
B. Flat pivot
C. Trapezoidal pivot
D. Flat collar
Answer» E.
9332.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.Patel played every game that was played in the school.

A. that has been playing
B. that was playing
C. that is being played
D. No improvement
Answer» E.
9333.

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is President's Rule applied in a State?

A. Article 368
B. Article 356
C. Article 350
D. Article 325
Answer» C. Article 350
9334.

Snowball sampling is the process of selecting a sample using

A. Networks
B. Groups
C. Snowballs
D. Computer Programs
Answer» B. Groups
9335.

Which of the following can be used as a burning glass?

A. Convex lens
B. Plane mirror
C. Concave mirror
D. Concave lens
Answer» B. Plane mirror
9336.

The Union Ministry of Tourism, as part of its promotional activities, releases campaigns in the international and domestic markets under the ______ brand line, to promote various tourism destinations and products of India and to increase foreign tourist arrivals and domestic visits within the country.

A. There's Nothing Like India
B. Indispensable India
C. Wonderful India
D. Incredible India
Answer» E.
9337.

The groundwater stored in places between the layers of hard rock below the water table is called ________.

A. Water cycle
B. Water table
C. Ground water
D. Aquifer
Answer» E.
9338.

What did shock The Wall Street Journal ?

A. Establishment of democracy in Europe
B. Defeat of left and right parties in Europe
C. Establishment of Communists rule in Europe
D. Vanishing of democracy in Europe
Answer» E.
9339.

Some of the physical and functional advantages of optical fiber communication are mentioned here. Select the option which tells about the functional advantages of optical fiber communication.I. The transmission bandwidth of the fiber optic cables is higher than the metal cables.II. Since these cables are di-electric, no spark hazards are present.III. Fibre optic cables last longer than copper cables.IV. The amount of data transmission is higher in fiber optic cables.V. Fibre optic cables are immune to electromagnetic interference.VI. These are not affected by electrical noise.

A. I, IV, V, VI
B. II, III, V, VI
C. I, II, V, VI
D. II, IV, V, VI
Answer» B. II, III, V, VI
9340.

The Haryana government has launched a mobile water testing laboratory van. It is fully equipped with a multi-parameter system containing which of the following?

A. Analysers
B. Sensor
C. Probes
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.
9341.

Which of the following is the greatest fraction?

A. \(\frac{5}{6}\)
B. \(\frac{3}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{2}{7}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{3}{4}\)
9342.

Which of the following cities is nicknamed as 'City of Joy' in India?

A. Shimla
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. Kolkata
Answer» E.
9343.

Two metallic wires A and B are made using copper. The radius of wire A is r while its length is l. A dc voltage V is applied across the wire A, causing power dissipation, P. The radius of wire B is 2r and its length is 2l and the same dc voltage V is applied across it causing power disspation P1. Which one of the following is the correct relationship between P and P1?

A. P = 2P1
B. P = P1/2
C. P = 4P1
D. P = P1
Answer» C. P = 4P1
9344.

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select “No improvement”.No sooner did the bell rang than the children ran out of the class.

A. did the bell ring than
B. the bell ring
C. No improvement
D. when the bell rang
Answer» B. the bell ring
9345.

Select the alternative that arranges the following words in the order in which they would appear in an English dictionary.1. Brinjal2. Lettuce3. Cabbage4. Pumpkin5. Spinach

A. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
B. 3, 5, 4, 1, 2
C. 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
D. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Answer» E.
9346.

The constant voltage charger helps in:

A. Trickle charging
B. Slow charging
C. Fast charging
D. Boost voltage
Answer» D. Boost voltage
9347.

The sum of a number and its inverse is -4. The sum of their cubes is:

A. -52
B. 52
C. 64
D. -64
Answer» B. 52
9348.

The commander of Alauddin Khilji's forces during his Deccan campaigns was

A. Ainul Mulk Multani
B. Nusrat Khan
C. Malik Kafur
D. Ulugh Khan
Answer» D. Ulugh Khan
9349.

What will be the rotation speed of a 3-phase, 4-pole, 50 Hz synchronous motor, if the frequency, number of poles and load torque are halved?

A. 3000 RPM
B. 750 RPM
C. 6000 RPM
D. 1500 RPM
Answer» E.
9350.

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:Some plants are leaves.All leaves are twigs.No twig is banana.Conclusions:I. Some plants are bananas.II. Some twigs are leaves.III. Some bananas are leaves.

A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Only conclusion III follows
C. Conclusions I and II follow
D. Conclusions II and III follow
Answer» B. Only conclusion III follows