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11951.

Which of the following has supplied 20.60 Metric tonnes of DDT 75 per cent WP to South Africa for their Malaria control program?

A. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers
B. HIL (India) Limited
C. Fine Organics
D. Dhanuka Agritec
E. PI Industries
Answer» C. Fine Organics
11952.

The number of persons who read magazine X only is thrice the number of persons who read magazine Y. The number of persons who read magazine Y only is thrice the number of persons who read magazine X. Then, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?i. The number of persons who read both the magazines is twice the number of persons who read only magazine X.ii. The total number of persons who read either one magazine or both the magazines is twice the number of persons who read both the magazines.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. i only
B. ii only
C. Both i and ii
D. Neither i nor ii
Answer» D. Neither i nor ii
11953.

The base or radix of a hexadecimal system is:

A. 2
B. 3
C. 8
D. 16
Answer» E.
11954.

Which causative agent is responsible for spreading swine flu?

A. Bacteria
B. Virus
C. Fungi
D. Parasite
Answer» C. Fungi
11955.

Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a 'No error' response.He has (A)/ recovered quite well (B)/ through his illness (C)/ No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
11956.

The work input of a compressor is minimum when the law followed by compression is

A. isentropic PVγ = C
B. PV1.25 = C
C. PV1.35 = C
D. isothermal PV = C
Answer» E.
11957.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement.The workers of this textile factory demand higher wages for a long time.

A. No improvement
B. demanded higher wages
C. has demanded higher wages
D. have been demanding higher wages
Answer» E.
11958.

Select the odd one from the list:happiness, cheerful, hatred, blissful

A. happiness
B. blissful
C. cheerful
D. hatred
Answer» E.
11959.

Which of the following is inconsistent with one or more of the conditions?

A. Some H's are G's
B. All H's that are not G's are M's
C. Some H's are M's
D. No N's are G's
Answer» D. No N's are G's
11960.

The nutrient element which controls movement of stomata and maintains the turgor of cells, is-

A. Phosphorus
B. Potassium
C. Sulphur
D. Magnesium
Answer» C. Sulphur
11961.

The country which got Independence from United Kingdom is

A. Uzbekistan
B. India
C. Venezuela
D. South Korea
Answer» C. Venezuela
11962.

The average output of a semi-converter connected to 120 V, 50 Hz supply and firing angle of π/2 is:

A. 54.02 V
B. 56.02
C. 108.04 V
D. Zero
Answer» B. 56.02
11963.

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.The decision that is given by the jury or judge at the end of a trial

A. Allegation
B. Accusation
C. Verdict
D. Punishment
Answer» D. Punishment
11964.

Two sentences are given to you. Five options are given for both the sentences. Choose the correct option.I. The increasing demand for wildlife as a source of traditional food in East Asia is decimating populations of sharks, primates, pangolins and other animals, which they believe have aphrodisiac properties.II. Many processes associated with human habitation of area cause loss of this area and decrease the carrying capacity of the land for that species.

A. Only sentence I has an error
B. Only sentence (II) has an error
C. There is no error in both of the sentences
D. There is an error in both of the sentences
E. There is more than one error in either of the sentences
Answer» C. There is no error in both of the sentences
11965.

What is the ratio of the number of patients who present with Stage III and IV disease in USA to the number of patients presenting with Stage 0, I and II disease?

A. 1 : 9
B. 1 : 8
C. 9 : 1
D. 8 : 1
Answer» B. 1 : 8
11966.

What is the ratio of the number of patients who present with Stage 0, I and II disease in India to the number of patients presenting with stage III and IV disease?

A. 0.35
B. 0.34
C. 0.31
D. 0.28
Answer» D. 0.28
11967.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced online brokerage firm Upstox as its official partner for IPL 2021. Upstox is backed by which of the following?

A. Tiger Global
B. Ratan Tata
C. Mukesh Ambani
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3
11968.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.MORTALITY

A. lethality
B. death
C. fatality
D. birth
Answer» E.
11969.

The Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) of an ideal OP-Amp is ________.

A. Zero
B. Infinite
C. Low
D. Medium
Answer» C. Low
11970.

Which of the following is not correct with respect to matrix organisation?

A. It is a combination of functional and product organisation
B. Functional departments are not permanent fixtures of a matrix organisation
C. Product departments are created as the need for them arises
D. Team members have functional home when they are not needed on a project
Answer» C. Product departments are created as the need for them arises
11971.

Which of the following institutes has prepared and offered World’s first-ever online B.Sc. degree in Programming and Data Science?

A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Kharagpur
E. IIT Kanpur
Answer» D. IIT Kharagpur
11972.

What percentage of population of Uttar Pradesh lives in rural areas as per Census 2011?

A. 62.73%
B. 67.73%
C. 72.73%
D. 77.73%
Answer» E.
11973.

Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India, lays down the procedure for the removal of a judge of the supreme court ?

A. Article 368
B. Article 139
C. Article 104
D. Article 124
Answer» E.
11974.

Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:1. All bottle are jugs.2. Some jugs are glasses.Conclusion:I. Some jugs are bottles.II. Some glasses are jugs.III. All glasses are bottles.

A. Only conclusion I and II follow.
B. Only conclusions II follow.
C. Only conclusion I follows.
D. Only conclusion II and III follow.
Answer» B. Only conclusions II follow.
11975.

Which of the following parts of the human body releases carbon dioxide, brought in by the blood, from the rest of the body?

A. Trachea
B. Bronchi
C. Alveoli
D. Larynx
Answer» D. Larynx
11976.

The average of three consecutive numbers is 15. What is the new average when the three numbers are multiplied by 3?

A. 42
B. 40
C. 50
D. 45
Answer» E.
11977.

Two-stroke engines are used more frequently in two-wheelers due to which of the following reasons?

A. Exhaust is less
B. Higher thermal efficiency
C. Higher power to weight ratio
D. Less friction
Answer» D. Less friction
11978.

Three of the following four options are similar in a certain way and one is different. Find the one that is different.

A. 5 - 25 - 125
B. 10 - 100 - 1000
C. 6 - 36 - 216
D. 3 - 6 - 27
Answer» E.
11979.

The bones of the ______ include the humerus, radius, ulna, carpals and metacarpals.

A. pelvic girdle
B. forelimb / upper limb
C. vertebral column
D. hindlimb / lower limb
Answer» C. vertebral column
11980.

Which of the following statements is/are false?(i) Capital profits can never be distributed as dividends to the shareholders.(ii) Dividends are paid out of profits and, therefore, do not affect the liquidity position of the firm.(iii) Every company should follow the policy of low dividend payment.(iv) Walter’s model suggests that dividend payment does not affect the market price of the share.Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
D. (iii) and (iv)
Answer» C. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
11981.

Speed of orbit of the sun and solar system around the centre is

A. 250 km / sec
B. 360 km / sec
C. 245 km / sec
D. 520 km / sec
Answer» B. 360 km / sec
11982.

The State Governments have categorized the areas into how many types or zones for the purpose of implementation of noise standards?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» C. 5
11983.

What did Santiniketan initially serve as?

A. A classroom
B. A summer house
C. A spiritual centre
D. A holiday resort
Answer» D. A holiday resort
11984.

পিতৃ + অনুমতি = ?

A. পিত্রানুমতি
B. পিত্রনুমতি
C. পিতৃনুমতি
D. পিত্রোনুমতি
Answer» C. পিতৃনুমতি
11985.

What is the power dissipation in the resistor ?

A. 10 W
B. 1.08 W
C. 11 mW
D. 10 mW
Answer» C. 11 mW
11986.

The Hunter Commission (1882) appointed to survey the state of education in India

A. deprecated University education
B. overruled the Despatch of 1854
C. endorsed the Despatch of 1854 with greater emphasis on primary education
D. criticized the grants-in-aid system of schooling
Answer» D. criticized the grants-in-aid system of schooling
11987.

Which of the following sports is Amal Raj related to?

A. Table Tennis
B. Shooting
C. Hockey
D. Athletics
Answer» B. Shooting
11988.

The velocity of a wave is 'v', frequency 'f', and wavelength 'λ' is ______?

A. v = 1/fλ
B. v = f/λ
C. v = fλ
D. v = λ/f
Answer» D. v = λ/f
11989.

The concept of displacement current was proposed by:

A. Faraday
B. Biot-Sawrt
C. Ampere
D. Maxwell
Answer» E.
11990.

When port 1 of a two port cirucit is short circuited, I1 = 4I2 and V2 = 0.25 I2, which of the following is true?

A. Y11 = 4
B. Y12 = 16
C. Y21 = 16
D. Y22 = 0.25
Answer» C. Y21 = 16
11991.

The average of 22 numbers is zero. Out of them, at the most, how many may be greater than zero?

A. 10
B. 21
C. 22
D. 11
Answer» C. 22
11992.

The following table shows the daily earnings of 45 skilled workers.Earnings (in Rs.)700 to 800800 to 900900 to 1,0001,000 to 1,1001,100 to 1,2001,200 to 1,300Number of workers415101042 How many workers earn less than Rs. 1,100 in a day?

A. 29
B. 10
C. 39
D. 43
Answer» D. 43
11993.

Which of the following statements are correct for temperature rise in metal cutting operation?1) It adversely affects the properties of tool material.2) It provides better accuracy during machining.3) It causes dimensional changes in workpiece and affects accuracy of machining.4) It can distort the accuracy of machine tool itself

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
11994.

Satish Dhupelia, the South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, succumbed to COVID-19, in November 2020. He was the descendant of whom?

A. Ramdas Gandhi
B. Manilal Gandhi
C. Harilal Gandhi
D. Rajmohan Gandhi
E. Kanu Gandhi
Answer» C. Harilal Gandhi
11995.

US envoy to India ________ launched a new initiative designed to help India's corporate sector in the fight against tuberculosis (TB).

A. Kenneth I Juster
B. Richard Verma
C. Parker Harris
D. Marc Benioff
E. Larry Ellison
Answer» B. Richard Verma
11996.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.Why are the people being allowed to gather on the streets?

A. Why have they allowed people to gather on the streets?
B. Why had they allowed people to gather on the streets?
C. Why will they allow people to gather on the streets?
D. Why are they allowing people to gather on the streets?
Answer» E.
11997.

Which among the following is Sri Lanka's highest peak?

A. Ritigala
B. Pidurutalagala
C. Namunukula
D. Mihintale
Answer» C. Namunukula
11998.

Which of the following is a recommendation of M.T. Raju Committee ?

A. Direct election to Panchayat Samithis
B. Direct election of Village Sarpanch
C. Setting up of District Development Boards
D. Setting up of Block Development Boards
Answer» D. Setting up of Block Development Boards
11999.

The current between the cut-off and the final current zero is called _________.

A. Cut off time
B. Rated time
C. Total operating time
D. Arcing time
Answer» E.
12000.

Warli paintings derive its name from a small tribe of ________.

A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Jharkhand
Answer» B. West Bengal