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9751.

What is the ratio between 4 inches and 1/3 feet?

A. 1 : 1
B. 2 : 3
C. 3 : 2
D. 4 : 3
Answer» B. 2 : 3
9752.

The inrush current of a transformer at no load is maximum if the supply voltage is switched on

A. at peak voltage value
B. at zero voltage value
C. at half voltage value
D. at 0.866 time voltage value
Answer» C. at half voltage value
9753.

Which equation clearly defines the entropy change during the isothermal process for a system with m kg of gas at pressure P1, volume V1, temperature T1 and entropy s1 is heated to state points of pressure P2, volume V2, temperature T2 and entropy s2?

A. \(m{c_v}\ln \frac{{{T_2}}}{{{T_1}}}\;\)
B. \(m{c_p}\ln \frac{{{T_2}}}{{{T_1}}}\)
C. \(mR\ln \frac{{{V_2}}}{{{V_1}}}\)
D. \(m{c_v}\left( {\frac{{n - \gamma }}{{n - 1}}} \right)\ln \frac{{{T_2}}}{{{T_1}}}\)
Answer» D. \(m{c_v}\left( {\frac{{n - \gamma }}{{n - 1}}} \right)\ln \frac{{{T_2}}}{{{T_1}}}\)
9754.

Where are data and programme stored when the processor uses them?

A. Secondary memory
B. Programme memory
C. Main memory
D. Disk memory
Answer» D. Disk memory
9755.

The work function of sodium is 2.3 eV. What will be the maximum kinetic energy of the photoelectrons emitted by the surface exposed to the radiation of 2000 Å?

A. 2.3 eV
B. 3.9 eV
C. 6.2 eV
D. 3.9 V
Answer» C. 6.2 eV
9756.

Which of the following is an example of energy conservation?

A. Air conditioning is ON even when office is closed
B. Use of oversized refrigerators
C. Use of old conventional resistive fan regulator
D. Use of LED lamps in place of incandescent lamps
Answer» E.
9757.

What is the value of \(\frac{{\left( {49 - 13} \right)\; \times \;18\; \div \;9\; + \;4\; \times \;12\; \div \;6\; + \;5}}{{98\; \div \;14\; + \;7\; \times \;4\;of\;6\; \div \;8\; + \;4}}\;?\)

A. \(\frac{{45}}{{23}}\)
B. \(\frac{{85}}{{32}}\)
C. \(\frac{{53}}{{17}}\)
D. \(\frac{{37}}{{18}}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{{53}}{{17}}\)
9758.

In computer terminology which of the following describes drivers?

A. software that allows the user to control the operating system
B. hardware that allows interaction between peripherical device and the operating system
C. software that allows interaction between peripherical device and the operating system
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
9759.

The height of a cone is 60 cm. A small cone is cut off at the top by a plane parallel to the base and its volume is 1/64 the volume of original cone. What is the height from the base at which the section is made?

A. 15 cm
B. 20 cm
C. 30 cm
D. 45 cm
Answer» E.
9760.

The distance between two latitudes is approximately _______.

A. 111 miles
B. 121 miles
C. 111 km
D. 121 km
Answer» D. 121 km
9761.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut down the projected GDP growth rate of which country by at least 1% from its earlier figure of 6.8% for the FY 2020-21?

A. Myanmar
B. Bangladesh
C. Malaysia
D. China
E. Indonesia
Answer» C. Malaysia
9762.

Ultrasonic pulse velocity measurements may be used to establish

A. Homogeneity of concrete
B. Pressure of cracks and voids
C. Quality of concrete in relation to standard requirements
D. All the above
Answer» E.
9763.

The stress-strain curve for mild steel is shown in the figure given below.Choose the correct option referring to both the figure and table.A point on the graphDescription of the pointP1. Upper yield pointQ2. Ultimate tensile strengthR3. Proportional limitS4. Elastic limitT5. Lower yield pointU6. Failure

A. P – 1, Q – 2, R – 3, S – 4, T – 5, U – 6
B. P – 3, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 2, T – 6, U – 5
C. P – 3, Q – 4, R – 1, S – 5, T – 2, U – 6
D. P – 4, Q – 1, R – 5, S – 2, T – 3, U – 6
Answer» D. P – 4, Q – 1, R – 5, S – 2, T – 3, U – 6
9764.

The severity of line-to-ground and three-phase faults at the terminals of unloaded synchronous generator is to be same. If the terminal voltage is 1.0 pu and Z1 = Z2 = j0. 1 pu, Z0 = j0.05 pu for the alternator, then the required inductive reactance for neutral grounding is

A. 0.0166 pu
B. 0.05 pu
C. 0.1 pu
D. 0.15 pu
Answer» B. 0.05 pu
9765.

The following items consist of two statements, one labeled as “Assertion (A)” and the other labeled as the “Reason (R)”. You are to examine the two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are individually true and if so whether the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion. Select your answer to these items using the codes given below and mark your answer accordingly.Assertion (A): A short linear conductor is often called a short dipole.Reason (R): In a short dipole, the length is much lesser than the wavelength and the diameter of the dipole is also much lesser than the length.

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D. false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
9766.

The song tradition of Haryana is influenced by ___________________ language.

A. Khari
B. Urdu
C. Hindi
D. Punjab
Answer» B. Urdu
9767.

Sidhu Manjhi was the leader of the

A. Bhil Rebellion
B. Santhal Rebellion
C. Kol Rebellion
D. The Paharias Rebellion
Answer» C. Kol Rebellion
9768.

The population of a town 2 years ago was 62,500. Due to migration to big cities, it decreases every year at the rate of 4%. The present population of the town is

A. 56,700
B. 57,600
C. 58,800
D. 60,000
Answer» C. 58,800
9769.

The difference between the cost price and the selling price of a bat is Rs. 180. If there is a profit of 20%, then what is the selling price of the bat?

A. Rs. 1040
B. Rs. 1120
C. Rs. 1240
D. Rs. 1080
Answer» E.
9770.

The final boundary between the Earth and the outer space is called _______.

A. magnetosphere
B. ionosphere
C. mesopause
D. magnetopause
Answer» E.
9771.

The given figure represents ______ lighting system.

A. Direct
B. Indirect
C. Semi-direct
D. Semi indirect
Answer» C. Semi-direct
9772.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Malice

A. Goodwill
B. Hypocrisy
C. Humility
D. Truth
Answer» B. Hypocrisy
9773.

State Bank of India has facilitated the integration of Yono Krishi with which of the following under its Mandi section?

A. AgriBazaar
B. EBazar Ninja
C. Paytm
D. IFFCO eBazar
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
9774.

The Westminister System of Government was introduced by which Country?

A. UAE
B. Australia
C. UK
D. USA
Answer» D. USA
9775.

Three capacitors each of 1μF, 2μF and 3μF are connected in series. Identify the statement which holds TRUE for this combination

A. The charge stored by each capacitor is same.
B. Current flowing through each capacitor is different
C. The voltage across each capacitor is same
D. Each capacitor stores a different charge
Answer» B. Current flowing through each capacitor is different
9776.

The full form of LED is

A. Light Emitting Diode
B. Light Emitting Device
C. Light Enhancing Device
D. Light Enhancing Diode
Answer» B. Light Emitting Device
9777.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.They were astonished ______ his failure in the competition.

A. in
B. at
C. from
D. on
Answer» C. from
9778.

The tangential force transmitted (in N) is

A. 3552
B. 2611
C. 1776
D. 1305
Answer» B. 2611
9779.

Which crop has got the highest increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) proposed by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) for the marketing season 2020-21?

A. Sesamum
B. Cotton
C. Urad
D. Niger seed
Answer» E.
9780.

Where was the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival was inaugurated on 2 February 2019?

A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Raipur
D. Hyderabad
E. Pune
Answer» C. Raipur
9781.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition by Lightstone Fund S.A., in which of the following?

A. 91Streets Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
B. Ascent Health and Wellness Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
C. Verbond Consulting
D. Both 1 and 2
E. Both 1 and 3
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3
9782.

School is an institution of socialization of children where ____

A. school routines occupy the central position
B. school activities occupy the central position
C. schoolteachers occupy the central position
D. schoolchildren occupy the central position
Answer» E.
9783.

The coefficient of xn in the expansion of \(\frac{1}{{(1 - x)(3 - x)}}\) is

A. \(\frac{{{3^{n + 1}} - 1}}{{{{2.3}^{n + 1}}}}\)
B. \(\frac{{{3^{n + 1}} - 1}}{{{3^{n + 1}}}}\)
C. \(2\left( {\frac{{{3^{n + 1}} - 1}}{{{3^{n + 1}}}}} \right)\)
D. None of these
Answer» B. \(\frac{{{3^{n + 1}} - 1}}{{{3^{n + 1}}}}\)
9784.

What is the ratio of the total production of type C and D cars in 2012 to the total production of type A cars in 2014 and type E cars in 2015?

A. 5 ∶ 6
B. 9 ∶ 11
C. 3 ∶ 4
D. 11 ∶ 12
Answer» D. 11 ∶ 12
9785.

Under which condition, are the points (a, b), (c, d) and (a - c, b - d) collinear?

A. ab = cd
B. ac = bd
C. ad = bc
D. abc = d
Answer» D. abc = d
9786.

Which of the following statements about the Deccan Riots of 1875 is/are true?1. The Deccan Riots resulted in protection for peasants through the Deccan Agriculturalists Relief Act of 1879.2. The riots did not spread to the whole of Maharashtra because of prompt suppression by the British.3. The British were unable to contain the riots and they spread throughout Maharashtra.4. The cotton boom in the Deccan that had been caused by the artificial demand generated by the American Civil War caused the impoverishment of the peasants.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4
Answer» E.
9787.

The London equation in a super conductor is:

A. \(\nabla^2 B=B(mc^2)/(4\pi \ nq^2)\)
B. \(\nabla^2 B=B(mc^2)/(4\pi \ nq^2)^{1/2}\)
C. \(\nabla^2 B=B(mc^2)/(4\pi \ nq^2)^2\)
D. \(\Delta B = B(mc^2)/(4\pi nq^2)\)
Answer» B. \(\nabla^2 B=B(mc^2)/(4\pi \ nq^2)^{1/2}\)
9788.

The characteristic equation of a control system is given as:\(1+\frac{K(s + 1)}{s(s+4)(s^2+2s+2)} =0\)For a large value of s, the root loci for K ≥ 0 are asymptotic to asymptotes, where do the asymptotes intersect on the real axis?

A. 5/3
B. 2/3
C. 6/3
D. 4/3
Answer» B. 2/3
9789.

Statement I): One of the most commonly used techniques for testing surface integrity of the material is metallography.Statement II): Surface integrity of material does not contribute to the mechanical and metallurgical properties.

A. Both Statements I) and Statement II) are individually true and Statement II) is the correct explanation of Statement I)
B. Both Statements I) and Statement II) are individually true but Statement II) is not the correct explanation of Statement I)
C. Statement I) is true but Statement II) is false
D. Statement I) is false but Statement II) is true
Answer» D. Statement I) is false but Statement II) is true
9790.

Which of the following articles relates to 'abolition of titles'?

A. Article 51
B. Article 50
C. Article 18
D. Article 32
Answer» D. Article 32
9791.

Select the option that will correctly replace the question mark (?) in the given pattern.515675?3223042

A. 9
B. 11
C. 13
D. 6
Answer» E.
9792.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.REVIVE

A. Review
B. Damage
C. Restore
D. Depress
Answer» D. Depress
9793.

What is the value of 199 × 201?

A. 40001
B. 39998
C. 39999
D. 40003
Answer» D. 40003
9794.

To qualify as a highly senior citizen under the Income Tax Act, a person must be above the age of ______.

A. 70
B. 75
C. 80
D. 85
Answer» D. 85
9795.

The body's tendency to resist acceleration is called _____.

A. Inertia
B. Force
C. Energy
D. Momentum
Answer» B. Force
9796.

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given:Statements:All purses are handbagsSome handbags are back packsConclusions:I. Some purses are backpacksII. Backpacks which are handbags are not purses

A. only conclusion II follows
B. only conclusion I follows
C. neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
D. both conclusion I and II follows
Answer» D. both conclusion I and II follows
9797.

Which of the following has the scientific name Ananas comosus?

A. Custard Apple
B. Pineapple
C. Bamboo
D. Pomegranate
Answer» C. Bamboo
9798.

Solve the following\(\frac{{\tan 26^\circ }}{{\cot 64^\circ \;}} = ?\)

A. 2√3
B. 1
C. 5
D. 4
Answer» C. 5
9799.

To combine revision from multiple authors into a single document, option 'combine' is used in MS-Office word 2007.This option is found under __________

A. Review tab, Changes group
B. Reference tab, Captions group
C. Review tab, Compare group
D. Reference tab, Bibliography & Citation group
Answer» D. Reference tab, Bibliography & Citation group
9800.

The correct order of increasing intensity (molar absorptivity) of the UV-visible absorption bands for the ions [Ti(H2O)6]3+, [Mn(H2O)6]2+, [CrO4]2– , and [NiCl4]2– is:

A. [Ti(H2O)6] 3+ < [Mn(H2O)6] 2+ < [CrO4] 2– < [NiCl4] 2–
B. [Mn(H2O)6] 2+ < [Ti(H2O)6] 3+ < [NiCl4] 2– < [CrO4] 2–
C. [NiCl4] 2– < [Ti(H2O)6] 3+ < [Mn(H2O)6] 2+ < [CrO4] 2–
D. [Ti(H2O)6] 3+ < [NiCl4] 2– < [CrO4] 2– < [Mn(H2O)6] 2+
Answer» C. [NiCl4] 2– < [Ti(H2O)6] 3+ < [Mn(H2O)6] 2+ < [CrO4] 2–