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10001.

The values of heat and work transfer for the flow processes of a thermodynamic cycle are given below :ProcessHeat transfer(kJ)Work transfer(kJ)1300300202503-100-10040-250The thermal efficiency and work ratio for the cycle will be respectively

A. 33% and 0.66
B. 66% and 0.36
C. 36% and 0.66
D. 33% and 0.36
Answer» C. 36% and 0.66
10002.

The element, tellurium is a-

A. Metal
B. Both metal and metalloid
C. Non-metal
D. Metalloid
Answer» E.
10003.

The number of primary turns of a transformer is 1200. If the transformation ratio is 1/15, the number of secondary turns is

A. 2200
B. 80
C. 440
D. 1800
Answer» C. 440
10004.

The sentence(s) given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it._____ of the five persons will appear in the court.

A. Any
B. Neither
C. Either
D. Both
Answer» B. Neither
10005.

When is the “Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War” observed by UN?

A. 5 May and 6 May
B. 6 May and 7 May
C. 7 May and 8 May
D. 8 May and 9 May
E. 9 May and 10 May
Answer» E. 9 May and 10 May
10006.

The base of a triangle is 5 units more than its height ‘h’. Which of the following expression represents its area?

A. ½ (h – 5)h
B. h(h + 5)
C. h(h – 5)
D. ½ (h + 5)h
Answer» E.
10007.

Read the following statements carefully:1.ISRO was successful in completing the third earthbound orbit raising manoeuvres of Chandrayaan-2 satellite.2.The satellite is 3 steps closer to the moon.3.Chandrayaan-2 comprising of the orbiter, the lander Virat and rover Pragyan was launched by GSLV Mark III launch vehicle from Sriharikota on July 22.Which of the following 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» C. Only 1 and 3
10008.

Which of the answer figures will come next in following problem figure series?Problem figure:Answer figures:

A. A
B. B
C. D
D. C
Answer» C. D
10009.

Surface water of a lake is about to freeze. What will be the temperature (in °C) of water at the bottom of the lake?

A. 0
B. -1
C. 1
D. 4
Answer» E.
10010.

What is mixing an acid with water that results in a decrease in the concentration of ions per unit volume called ?

A. Concentration
B. Acidification
C. Neutralisation
D. Dilution
Answer» E.
10011.

The name of a Microsoft Office Word document is displayed in the task bar and the:-

A. Formatting toolbar
B. Menu bar
C. Standard toolbar
D. Title bar
Answer» E.
10012.

Which of the following statements is true in the case of a test prepared by you as a teacher?

A. If a test is reliable, it is objective
B. If a test is valid, it is reliable also
C. If a test is reliable, it is valid
D. If a test is valid and reliable, it is usable
Answer» C. If a test is reliable, it is valid
10013.

Which element precedes carbon in the modern periodic table?

A. Boron
B. Lithium
C. Beryllium
D. Magnesium
Answer» B. Lithium
10014.

Sum (89D)16 + (259)10 is:

A. (9EA)16
B. (3472)8
C. (2464)10
D. (63215)8
Answer» D. (63215)8
10015.

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given: Statements: Some eagles are oranges. Some eagles are not green.Conclusions: I. All green are oranges. II. All oranges are eagles.

A. Only conclusion I follow
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Both conclusion I and II follows
D. None of the conclusion I or II follows
Answer» E.
10016.

The size of the Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (R.S.P.M) in air:

A. more than 7 μm (microne)
B. more than 6 μm (microne)
C. more than 5 μm (microne)
D. less than 5 μm (microne)
Answer» E.
10017.

What kind of bearing is footstep bearing?

A. Static load bearing
B. Torsional load bearing
C. Tangential load bearing
D. Thrust load bearing
Answer» E.
10018.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.The act of compelling or forcing authority on others.

A. aspersion
B. volition
C. coercion
D. scion
Answer» D. scion
10019.

The former Prime Minister of which country went on trial in April 2019 over a multi-billion-dollar financial scandal?

A. Singapore
B. Philippines
C. Brunei
D. Malaysia
E. Maldives
Answer» E. Maldives
10020.

Using a word processing software, an image on page two of a document is to be repeated on page four of the same document. Which of the following would enable this to happen?

A. Format and Replace
B. Find and Replace
C. Copy and Paste
D. Cut and Paste
Answer» D. Cut and Paste
10021.

Turbocharger of turbine wheel is rotated by _______

A. camshaft
B. crankshaft
C. Exhaust gases
D. compressor
Answer» D. compressor
10022.

The most important reason for the construction of the Farakka Barrage was

A. Raise the Lowest Ganges flow
B. Redefine the Lower Ganges flow
C. Generation of power
D. Storage of excess water
Answer» B. Redefine the Lower Ganges flow
10023.

The SI unit of 'g' is same as that of acceleration, that is ____.

A. ms1
B. ms-2
C. ms2
D. ms-1
Answer» C. ms2
10024.

What is the work done by an object moving in a circular path?

A. Cannot be defined
B. Zero
C. Negative
D. positive
Answer» C. Negative
10025.

The pie-chart given below represents the percentage distribution of the number of eggs sold by a shopkeeper on different days of a week.Find the ratio of the number of eggs sold by the shopkeeper on Wednesday to that of the same on Thursday.

A. 2 : 5
B. 4 : 9
C. 4 : 7
D. 3 : 5
Answer» E.
10026.

The magnitude of the energy of a hydrogen electron is __________________ its Principal quantum number.

A. inversely proportional to
B. directly proportional to
C. inversely proportional to the square of
D. directly proportional to square of
Answer» D. directly proportional to square of
10027.

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.80, 79, 75, 66, ?, 25

A. 50
B. 46
C. 57
D. 54
Answer» B. 46
10028.

Which of the following hormones is NOT a steroid?

A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. Testosterone
D. Vasopressin
Answer» E.
10029.

Which of the following information can be sought from the aforesaid Public Information Officer under the Right to Information Act?A. Whether a college or course is approved by the University Grants Commission.B. Statement of expenditure of Parliament/MLA fund and expenditure of Gram Panchayats.

A. Both A and B
B. Only B
C. Not both A and B
D. Only A
Answer» B. Only B
10030.

Space is left between logs of wood when they are burnt, so that:

A. It can reach its ignition temperature
B. Consumption of wood would be less
C. It helps movement of air for it to burn
D. Burning takes place slowly
Answer» D. Burning takes place slowly
10031.

Which city does Sneha come from?

A. Belagavi, Karnataka
B. Iritty, Kerala
C. Kozhikode, Kerala
D. Kannur, Kerala
Answer» C. Kozhikode, Kerala
10032.

Which amendment of the Constitution is called as the 'mini constitution of India’ and was brought in during the national emergency in the year 1976?

A. 54th Amendment
B. 25th Amendment
C. 24th Amendment
D. 42nd Amendment
Answer» E.
10033.

The Azimuthal quantum number for p and f orbitals are respectively

A. 0 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 2
10034.

The following question consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly.S1: Chandran was terribly angry.S6: Saro ran screaming.P: His pen was in her hand and Chandran rushed at her.Q: Just then his sister, Saro, appeared at the door-step.R: His pen was missing from the place where he had left it.S: He thought it was lost.The proper sequence should be

A. PRSQ
B. RSQP
C. PSQR
D. SQPR
Answer» C. PSQR
10035.

The fluidity of molten metal of cast alloys (without any addition of fluxes) increases with increase in

A. viscosity
B. surface tension
C. freezing range
D. degree of superheat
Answer» E.
10036.

What is the angle between the two hands of a clock when the time shown by the clock is 8 p.m? (in degrees)

A. 220
B. 120
C. 60
D. 50
Answer» C. 60
10037.

What does the code ‘al’ stand for on the given code language?

A. Vikram
B. was
C. a
D. bad
E. Either a or bad
Answer» F.
10038.

Which of the following ADC has highest accuracy?

A. Successive approximation type
B. Flash or parallel type
C. Single slope integration type
D. Dual slope integration type
Answer» E.
10039.

What is the State Animal of Chattisgarh?

A. Wild Buffalo
B. Barasingha
C. Sangai
D. Asiatic Lion
Answer» B. Barasingha
10040.

Which of the following is not a millenium development goal ?

A. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
B. Achieve universal primary education
C. Reduce child mortality
D. Ensure agricultural sustainability
Answer» E.
10041.

The average of 44 consecutive odd numbers is 144. What is the largest number?

A. 189
B. 191
C. 187
D. 193
Answer» D. 193
10042.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.There ______ news tonight.

A. is not much
B. has not much
C. are not many
D. have not many
Answer» B. has not much
10043.

The value of 24 ÷ 4 × (3 + 3) ÷ 2 is:

A. 22
B. 24
C. 20
D. 18
Answer» E.
10044.

Which of the following is/are tools of Cognitive Research Trust (CORT)?I. APC = Alternatives, Possibilities, ChoicesII. PMI = Plus, Minus, Interesting (ideas)III. CAF = Consider All Factors

A. I, II and III
B. Both II and III
C. Both I and III
D. Both I and II
Answer» B. Both II and III
10045.

The effort of a governor is defined as the force required to be applied for what percentage change of speed?

A. 1 percent
B. 5 percent
C. 10 percent
D. any percent
Answer» B. 5 percent
10046.

Speed of a boat in still water is 12 kmph and the speed of the stream is x kmph. If in travelling 270 km upstream boat takes 66 \({2 \over 3}\)% more time than travelling 270 km downstream. Find the value of x.

A. 2 Kmph
B. 4 Kmph
C. 1 Kmph
D. 3 Kmph
E. 6 Kmph
Answer» E. 6 Kmph
10047.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.We areP: as we are aliveQ: always under theR: stress as long

A. QRP
B. QPR
C. PRQ
D. RPQ
Answer» B. QPR
10048.

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.“What are you going to call the puppy, Jane?” the boy asked.

A. Jane asked the boy what is he going to call the puppy.
B. The boy told Jane what she was going to call her puppy.
C. The boy wondered what Jane were going to call the puppy.
D. The boy asked Jane what she was going to call the puppy.
Answer» E.
10049.

The Indian Direct Selling Association has collaborated with which of the following Universities to introduce direct selling in academics and launched a centre of excellence (CEDSA)?

A. Maharaja Agrasen University
B. Baddi University
C. Bahra University
D. Shoolini University
E. Arni University
Answer» E. Arni University
10050.

When is "International Women's Day" celebrated?

A. 8 May
B. 8 April
C. 8 March
D. 8 June
Answer» D. 8 June