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11351.

West Bengal gets most of its rainfall from

A. South West Monsoon
B. Bay of Bengal branch of Indian Monsoon
C. Northeast Monsoon
D. Arabian Sea branch of Indian Monsoon
Answer» C. Northeast Monsoon
11352.

What do you think author wants to imply by "I slept past the chirping of birds"?

A. Birds were chirping on his/her head but still he/she continued to sleep.
B. He/she left the birds chirping because he/she wanted to sleep.
C. He/she slept past the early morning time when birds chirp.
D. He/she doesn’t like the chirping of birds and that is why he/she continued to sleep.
Answer» D. He/she doesn’t like the chirping of birds and that is why he/she continued to sleep.
11353.

The guidelines for Pre-stressed concrete is given by which of the following Bureau of India Standard codes?

A. IS 2116 - 1980
B. IS 269 - 2015
C. IS 456 - 2000
D. IS 1343 - 1980
Answer» E.
11354.

What is the amount of Capital Investment distributed to the SHG Women under DAY-NRLM Scheme till November, 2018 ?

A. Rs. 5991.71 Crores
B. Rs. 5199.17 Crores
C. Rs. 5919.71 Crores
D. Rs. 5991.17 Crores
Answer» B. Rs. 5199.17 Crores
11355.

The Theory that no two electrons in an atom can have identical values of the four quantum numbers is known as

A. Hund's Rule
B. Bohr's theory
C. Autbau's Principle
D. Pauli's principle
Answer» E.
11356.

The main use of a gramophone is to

A. produce sound
B. record tones
C. give pleasure
D. offer solace
Answer» D. offer solace
11357.

The following information related to ordinary portland cement is available.a) Initial setting time - 30 min,b) Final setting time - 10 hoursc) Cement water combination action - 10%So which of the following statements is true?

A. b and c
B. a and b
C. a and c
D. a, b and c
Answer» C. a and c
11358.

What was the theme of the annual general meeting of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India held in December 2019?

A. India: Entrepreneurial, Creative & Innovative
B. The Digitization of Indian Healthcare
C. Joining Hands For a Better Future
D. New India Aspiring for a USD 5 trillion economy
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
11359.

When a transistor is used as switch

A. It is operated in saturation
B. It is operated in cut-off
C. It is operated in active region
D. It is driven between saturation and cut-off
Answer» E.
11360.

Rohit buys an old bat for Rs. 1230 and spends Rs. 180 on its repairs. If he sells it for Rs. 1128, then what is his loss percentage?

A. 12.5
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
Answer» D. 25
11361.

Rs. 78,400 was divided among three persons A, B, C in the ratios A : B = 5 : 4 and B : C = 6 : 11. Then, the share of C is (in rupees):

A. 31,200
B. 34,000
C. 35,200
D. 36,200
Answer» D. 36,200
11362.

The HCF of 42, 63 and 105 is:

A. 21
B. 7
C. 63
D. 630
Answer» B. 7
11363.

The value of \(1\dfrac{1}{3} \div 3\dfrac{3}{5} of \dfrac{5}{6}-\dfrac{5}{6}\times \dfrac{2}{3} + (0.9\bar1 \div 0.\overline{82}) \times \dfrac{2}{11}\) is∶

A. \(\dfrac{4}{45}\)
B. \(\dfrac{7}{30}\)
C. \(\dfrac{1}{5}\)
D. \(\dfrac{1}{15}\)
Answer» B. \(\dfrac{7}{30}\)
11364.

The work done to increase the velocity of a 1500 kg car from 36 km/h to 72 km/h is

A. 4.5 × 104 J
B. 2.25 × 105 J
C. 7.5 × 104 J
D. 4.5 × 105 J
Answer» C. 7.5 × 104 J
11365.

The simple interest on a certain sum for two years at the rate of 20% per annum is Rs. 250. What is the compound interest (compounded annually) on the same sum for the same period at the same rate of interest?

A. Rs. 275
B. Rs. 550
C. Rs. 750
D. Rs. 900
Answer» B. Rs. 550
11366.

What is the total center line length for the plan shown if the thickness of walls is 30 cm?'

A. 34.1 m
B. 36.6 m
C. 27.5 m
D. 25.6 m
Answer» B. 36.6 m
11367.

Which of the following pair is INCORRECT?I. TouchPad – Locator deviceII. Microphone – Output deviceIII. Monitor – Output device

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. Only II
D. All options are correct.
Answer» D. All options are correct.
11368.

Read the following statements carefully:1.DRDO and Central University of Jammu (CUJ) entered into a MoU for the establishment of Kalam Centre for Science and Technology (KCST) at the university.1.The centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment leading to increase in research scholars in these areas.3.The CUJ is a Central Government funded University, established under Central Universities Act 2009.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» F.
11369.

Two cities A and B are 360 km apart. A car goes from A to B with a speed of 40 km/hr and returns to A with a speed of 60 km/hr. What is the average speed of the car?

A. 45 km/hr
B. 48 km/hr
C. 50 km/hr
D. 55 km/hr
Answer» C. 50 km/hr
11370.

The period that initiates the transition to adulthood is-

A. Middle childhood
B. Pre-operational period
C. End childhood
D. Adolescence
Answer» E.
11371.

Solution of the differential equation tan y sec2 x dx + tan x sec2 y dy =0 is

A. tan x + tan y = k
B. tan x - tan y = k
C. \(\frac{{\tan x}}{{\tan y}} = k\)
D. tan x ⋅ tan y = k
Answer» E.
11372.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.A bed of roses

A. An easy and happy situation
B. A difficult path
C. A pleasant perfume
D. A valley full of flowers
Answer» B. A difficult path
11373.

To gain 30% after allowing a discount of 15%, the shopkeeper must mark the price of an article which cost him Rs. 1,190 as:

A. Rs. 1,680
B. Rs. 1,850
C. Rs. 1,790
D. Rs. 1,820
Answer» E.
11374.

The value of the proportionality constant μo/(4π) is equal to _________ Tm/A.

A. 5 × 10-7
B. 1 × 107
C. 1 × 10-7
D. 5 × 107
Answer» D. 5 × 107
11375.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Parmahansa Mandali was founded in Bengal by Swami Vivekananda.2. Prarthana Samaj was started in Maharashtra with the aim of reforming Hindu religious thought and practice.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
11376.

Select the antonym of the given word.THREATEN

A. coax
B. criticize
C. compete
D. commend
Answer» E.
11377.

Which of the following factors affect(s) the per capita demand of water?A. Climatic conditions of the region.B. Industrial/commercial activities of the region.C. Population.

A. Only C
B. A and C
C. B and C
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
11378.

The cost of an article is Rs. 480. It is to be sold at a profit of 12.5%. What is the selling price of the article?

A. Rs. 560
B. Rs. 492.5
C. Rs. 500
D. Rs. 540
Answer» E.
11379.

Two 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 follows(s) from the statements.Statements :a. Some men are players.b. All players are athletes.Conclusions :i. No athlete is a man.ii. All men are athletes.iii. Some athletes are men.

A. Only conclusion I follows.
B. Only conclusion II and III follow.
C. Only conclusion II follows.
D. Only conclusion III follows.
Answer» E.
11380.

Which of the following is/are the characteristic of constructivist approach for teaching-learning process?I. Focus is on learning, not teachingII. Students make meaning from their own experienceIII. The activities are interactive and student centred

A. II and III
B. I, II and III
C. I and II
D. I and III
Answer» C. I and II
11381.

What is the probability that at least two persons out of a group of three persons were born in the same month (disregard year)?

A. \(\frac{{33}}{{144}}\)
B. \(\frac{{17}}{{72}}\)
C. \(\frac{{1}}{{144}}\)
D. \(\frac{{2}}{{9}}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{{1}}{{144}}\)
11382.

The Fourier sin transform of xm-1 is defined by

A. \(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^\infty {x^{m - 1}}\sin sx\)
B. \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - \infty }^\infty {x^{m - 1}}\sin sx\)
C. \(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^\infty {x^{m - 1}}\sin x\)
D. \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - \infty }^\infty {x^{m - 1}}\sin x\)
Answer» C. \(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^\infty {x^{m - 1}}\sin x\)
11383.

Which city has topped the Swachh Bharat rankings among 476 cities in the country as per the survey conducted by Ministry of Urban Development?

A. Mysuru
B. Ahmedabad
C. Chandigarh
D. Chennai
Answer» B. Ahmedabad
11384.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. Inform all the otherA-would be punishedB-giving them a lift tooC-officers that anyone

A. CAB
B. BCA
C. CBA
D. BAC
Answer» D. BAC
11385.

The main purpose of Accumulator register of 8085 is

A. temporary data storage
B. selection of peripheral
C. storing instructions
D. used as primary pointer
Answer» B. selection of peripheral
11386.

The central angle made by the sector of expenditure on Fuel is how much (in degrees) if the ratio of the expenditure on Fuel and Clothes is 4 : 3 respectively?

A. 72°
B. 32°
C. 36°
D. 45°
Answer» B. 32°
11387.

Which edition of Prime Minister’s Interaction Programme 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' will be held in March 2021?

A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
E. 6th
Answer» D. 5th
11388.

Select the option which means the same as the given word/group of words.One who despises persons of lower social position.

A. Prim
B. Snob
C. Prig
D. Aristocrat
Answer» C. Prig
11389.

Tehri Rajya Prajamandal was established in

A. Tehri
B. Narendranagar
C. Dehradun
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
11390.

Which is the largest wheat producing Indian State as per 2013-14 records ?

A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. UP
D. Karnataka
Answer» D. Karnataka
11391.

When the first electron gain enthalpy (∆egH) of oxygen is -141 kJ/mol, its second electron gain enthalpy is:

A. A more negative value than the first
B. Almost the same as that of the first
C. Negative, but less negative than the first
D. A positive value
Answer» E.
11392.

Which letter and number from the options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?1, Z, 9, W, 25, T, 49, Q, 81, ?, ?, K

A. N, 169
B. M, 225
C. M, 169
D. N, 121
Answer» E.
11393.

Which of the following is a host in the life cycle of tape worm?

A. Pig
B. Monkey
C. Fish
D. Rabbit
Answer» E.
11394.

The type of modulation used in the T.V. picture transmission is

A. amplitude modulation
B. phase modulation
C. frequency modulation
D. modulation is not needed
Answer» B. phase modulation
11395.

The default character encoding in HTML5 is ______.

A. UTF-16
B. UTF-32
C. UTF-8
D. ISO-8859-1
Answer» D. ISO-8859-1
11396.

Which of the following divisions was created by splitting the Bhopal division in the year 2008?

A. Sagar
B. Narmadapuram
C. Shahdol
D. Rewa
Answer» C. Shahdol
11397.

Which of the following pairs of velocity components u and v satisfy the continuity equation for a two dimensional flow of an incompressible fluid?

A. u = (2x2 + 3y3) ; v = -3xy
B. u = (3x - y) ; v = (2x + 3y)
C. u = A sin xy ; v = -A sin xy
D. u = cx ; v = -cy
Answer» E.
11398.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct for National Pension Scheme for Retail Traders/Shopkeepers and Self-employed Persons?

A. Those who are in age groups of 18 to 40 years are eligible.
B. Their annual turnover should not exceed 1.5 crore rupees.
C. National Pension Scheme's member are also eligible.
D. It has a monthly minimum assured pension of Rs. 3000.00.
Answer» D. It has a monthly minimum assured pension of Rs. 3000.00.
11399.

Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the President promulgate an ordinance?

A. Article 101
B. Article 123
C. Article 168
D. Article 75
Answer» C. Article 168
11400.

The tissue that connects one bone with the other is called

A. adipose tissue
B. cartilage
C. epithelium
D. ligament
Answer» E.