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12701.

Ship weighs 127 MN. On filling the ship's boats on one side with water weighing 600 kN with the mean distance of the boats from the centre line of the ship being 10 m, the angle of displacement of the plumb line is 2°16'. The metacentric height will be nearly (Take sin 2°16 = 0.04, cos 2°16' = 0.9992 and tan 2°16' = 004)

A. 1.73 m
B. 1.42 m
C. 1.18 m
D. 1.87 m
Answer» D. 1.87 m
12702.

The foot of the perpendicular drawn from the origin to the plane x + y + z = 3 is

A. (0, 1, 2)
B. (0, 0, 3)
C. (1, 1, 1)
D. (-1, 1, 3)
Answer» D. (-1, 1, 3)
12703.

What is the benefit of this arrangement?

A. Slow process
B. Speed recovery
C. Perfect vacuumized
D. Leak proof charge
Answer» C. Perfect vacuumized
12704.

The frequency of instantaneous power in a purely capacitive circuit is:

A. double the frequency of the applied voltage
B. independent of the frequency of the applied voltage
C. half of the frequency of the applied voltage
D. the same as the frequency of the applied voltage
Answer» B. independent of the frequency of the applied voltage
12705.

The length, breadth and height of a rectangular box are in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 4 respectively and the cost of covering it with a sheet of paper at the rate of Rs. 1.50 per square metre is Rs. 1,950. Find the volume of the box.

A. 2000 m3
B. 3200 m3
C. 3000 m3
D. 3500 m3
Answer» D. 3500 m3
12706.

The first major port comissioned in independent India in East coast was ________

A. Port Blair
B. Tuticorin Port
C. Vishakhapatnam Port
D. Paradip Port
Answer» E.
12707.

The principle of gyroscope is NOT used in a ______.

A. Computer mouse
B. Smart Phone
C. Inkjet printers
D. Racing car
Answer» D. Racing car
12708.

The difference between a number and one-third of that number is 228. What is 20% of that number?

A. 72.5
B. 68.4
C. 58.9
D. 61.8
Answer» C. 58.9
12709.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and MSME inaugurated a conference on One Nation One FASTag in New Delhi.2.The conference saw the signing of MoUs with state departments / other agencies for bringing in a unified electronic tolling solution across the country.3.Another MoU between the Indian Highways Management Company Ltd. and GSTN was also signed.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.
12710.

Which of the following Indian sites has/have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO’s world heritage sites, in May 2021?

A. Satpura Tiger Reserve
B. Megalithic site of Hire Benkal
C. Temples of Kanchipuram
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.
12711.

What type of teacher is appointed to teach the disabled learners ?

A. Resource teacher
B. Efficient teacher
C. Experienced teacher
D. Subject teacher
Answer» B. Efficient teacher
12712.

The ________ International Dam Safety Conference–2019 was held from 13-14 February 2019 in Bhubaneswar.

A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
E. 6th
Answer» E. 6th
12713.

What is the theme of 5th International Yoga Day 2019?

A. Climate Change
B. Climate Action
C. Yoga with Gurus
D. Yoga for peace
E. none of the above
Answer» C. Yoga with Gurus
12714.

Where will Indian and Pakistani officials meet in March 2019 for finalising the modalities of the Kartarpur corridor?

A. Bathinda
B. Attari
C. Batala
D. Sangrur
E. Basarke
Answer» C. Batala
12715.

The capacity of a 3-phase transmission line increases with which of the following?

A. Current density increases
B. Transmission voltage increases
C. Power factor decreases
D. Length of the conductor increases
Answer» C. Power factor decreases
12716.

The best-quality hard coal that contains 80% to 95% carbon is ________.

A. peat
B. lignite
C. bituminous
D. anthracite
Answer» E.
12717.

Which of the following scientists suggested that the symbols of elements be made from one or two letters of the name the element?

A. Berzelius
B. Democritus
C. Proust
D. Lavoisier
Answer» B. Democritus
12718.

Simplify:7.8 - 0.4 of (5.1 - 3.8) + 9.3 x 1.5

A. 23.12
B. 12.23
C. 21.23
D. 23.21
Answer» D. 23.21
12719.

The law that induces e.m.f. and current always oppose the cause which produces it, is discovered by ________.

A. Faraday
B. Lenz
C. Maxwell
D. Leonard
Answer» C. Maxwell
12720.

The average marks of A, B and C is 66. When D's marks are also included, the average is increased by 4 marks. Now if A is replaced by E, the new average is reduced by 2 marks. What is the sum of marks of A and D, if E's marks are 52?

A. 132
B. 136
C. 142
D. 146
Answer» D. 146
12721.

Shear thickening fluid is also known as-

A. Pseudoplastic
B. Dilatant
C. Thixotropic
D. Rheopectic
Answer» C. Thixotropic
12722.

Six year ago, Parvez’s age was same as the present age of Manish. If the present age of Parvez is one-fourth more than that of Manish's present age, then in how many years will Parvez’s age become double of Manish’s present age?

A. 6
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
Answer» E.
12723.

Select the synonym of the given word.STUBBORN

A. Obstinate
B. Adaptable
C. Cooperative
D. Obedient
Answer» B. Adaptable
12724.

The Clausius-Clapyron’s equation of latent heat is given by:

A. \(\frac{{dP}}{{dT}} = \frac{L}{{T\left( {{V_2} - {V_1}} \right)}}\)
B. \(\frac{{dP}}{{dT}} = \frac{L}{{T\left( {{V_1} - {V_2}} \right)}}\)
C. \(\frac{{dP}}{{dT}} = \frac{{L\left( {{V_2} + {V_1}} \right)}}{{{V_2} - {V_1}}}\)
D. \(\frac{{dP}}{{dT}} = \frac{{L\left( {{V_2} - {V_1}} \right)}}{{{V_2} + {V_1}}}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{{dP}}{{dT}} = \frac{L}{{T\left( {{V_1} - {V_2}} \right)}}\)
12725.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.ATKR : FYPW ∷ TLPG : _____.

A. XTQL
B. XTQW
C. XQTJ
D. YQUL
Answer» E.
12726.

Traffic : Road :: ?

A. Aeroplane : Aerodrome
B. Roots : Tree
C. Blood : Veins
D. Car : Garage
Answer» D. Car : Garage
12727.

The marks scored by Sudeep in three subjects Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 6. Sudeep scored an overall aggregate of 60% in the exam. If the maximum marks for each subject are the same, in how many subjects did Sudeep score more than 70% marks?

A. Two
B. Zero
C. Three
D. One
Answer» E.
12728.

Which of the following has taken a new initiative to introduce its flagship Liberalised MSME AEO Package?

A. DGFT
B. CBIC
C. RBI
D. UPSC
E. Enforcement Directorate
Answer» C. RBI
12729.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

A. bouquet
B. garland
C. wreath
D. bundle
Answer» B. garland
12730.

section which __________ to be passing

A. happens
B. happen
C. happened
D. happening
Answer» B. happen
12731.

Sikkim has become the first state in the country to launch its monthly micro-scholarship programme for school students. It made an initial commitment of how many rupees to be given directly to Sikkim school students?

A. 35 lakh
B. 40 lakh
C. 45 lakh
D. 50 lakh
E. 55 lakh
Answer» E. 55 lakh
12732.

The magnitude of stress induced in a shaft due to applied torque varies

A. From maximum at the centre to zero at the circumference
B. From zero at the centre to maximum at the circumference
C. From maximum at the centre to minimum but not zero at the circumference
D. From minimum but not zero at the centre, to maximum at the circumference
Answer» C. From maximum at the centre to minimum but not zero at the circumference
12733.

If 20 units of Fabric Y are made in a day, how many units of Fabric X can be completed the same day ?

A. 0
B. 30
C. 40
D. 45
Answer» E.
12734.

Which of the following has signed a managed services agreement with a US-based EdTech company to provide virtual services to education providers?

A. Josoft Technologies
B. NIIT (USA) Inc
C. Plaxonic
D. OctopusTech
E. Flatworld Solutions
Answer» C. Plaxonic
12735.

Rashid can complete a job by himself in 15 days while kausik can do the same work alone in 21 days. If they work together how many days will it take them to complete the work?

A. \(8\frac{3}{4}\)
B. \(9\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(8\frac{1}{4}\)
D. \(9\frac{3}{4}\)
Answer» B. \(9\frac{1}{4}\)
12736.

The Session of All Parties Muslim Conference held at Delhi on 31st December, 1928 was presided over by:

A. Aga Khan
B. Mohd. Shafi
C. Mohd. Ali Jinnah
D. Fajli Hussain
Answer» B. Mohd. Shafi
12737.

What would come in place of 19

A. describing
B. described
C. will describe
D. description
Answer» C. will describe
12738.

There are two numbers p and q such that their HCF is 1. Which of the following statements are correct?1. Both p and q may be prime.2. One number may be prime and the other composite.3. Both the numbers may be composite.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
12739.

Variation traced in the product because of error in setting jigs and fixture are treated as :

A. Assignable cause
B. Chance cause
C. None of above
D. Can be treated in any category
Answer» B. Chance cause
12740.

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.Biologists are oftenP: a rigidly deterministicQ: approach to behaviourR: accused of taking

A. PQR
B. RPQ
C. QRP
D. PRQ
Answer» C. QRP
12741.

The Supreme Court of which country reinstated the dissolved House of Representatives on 24 February 2021?

A. Bhutan
B. Nepal
C. Myanmar
D. Laos
E. Sri Lanka
Answer» C. Myanmar
12742.

What is the full form of 'http' in the context of Internet?

A. Higher text transmission process
B. Higher technical textual platform
C. Hypertext transfer protocol
D. Hyper transmission of truncated procedures
Answer» D. Hyper transmission of truncated procedures
12743.

Which of the following components of pre-service teacher education programme has greater scope for experiential learning?

A. Pedagogy courses through use of discussions
B. Foundation courses through critical exposure
C. Reflective reading based on great thinkers work
D. Internship through school attachment
Answer» E.
12744.

When two equal resistors are connected in series, the effective resistance is R1. When they are connected in parallel, the effective resistance is R2. Value of R1/R2 is?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 0.5
D. 4
Answer» E.
12745.

The Srikrishna Commission was appointed to probe the:

A. criminalisation of politics
B. circumstances around Subhash Chandra Bose’s death
C. Bombay (now Mumbai) riots
D. assassination of Indira Gandhi
Answer» D. assassination of Indira Gandhi
12746.

The UN secretary general is:-

A. Juan Carlos Valera
B. Salvador Sanchez
C. Ban Ki-moon
D. Ahmed Maireeq
Answer» D. Ahmed Maireeq
12747.

The value of (243)0.16 × (243)0.04 is equal to:

A. \(\frac{1}{3}\)
B. 0.16
C. 0.04
D. 3
Answer» E.
12748.

Which of the below pairs is matched correctly?

A. Al – Metalloid
B. Li – Non-metal
C. Pt – Catalyst
D. Si - Metal
Answer» D. Si - Metal
12749.

Seven friends O, P, Q, R, S, T and U are watching a movie sitting in a row. P is sitting at one extreme end. Q is sitting to the immediate left of S. P is sitting second to the right of T. U is not sitting at any extreme end. O is sitting between R and T. Who is sitting between P and T?

A. Q
B. R
C. U
D. O
Answer» D. O
12750.

Which of the following expression(s) is/are true?I. 337 is a prime number.II. The number 12 has 6 positive factors.III. 32724 is completely divisible by 9.

A. Only I
B. Only I and II
C. Only II and III
D. All expressions are true
Answer» E.