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13651.

When was the first cricket world cup held ?

A. 1975
B. 1978
C. 1972
D. 1980
Answer» B. 1978
13652.

The creep strains are

A. caused due to dead loads only
B. caused due to live loads only
C. caused due to both dead loads and live loads
D. independent of loads
Answer» B. caused due to live loads only
13653.

The process used for producing continuous insulation coating on an electrical wire is

A. Extrusion
B. Injection molding
C. Blow molding
D. Deep drawing
Answer» B. Injection molding
13654.

The simplest form of 30xy + 20yz - 10xy - 5yz is:

A. None of the above
B. 15yz + 15xy
C. 20yz + 20 xy
D. 20xy + 15yz
Answer» E.
13655.

What is the value of \(\frac{3}{7} \div \frac{9}{{21}} + 2 - \frac{4}{3} + \frac{1}{2}of\frac{{12}}{5} \times \frac{{25}}{{18}} \div \frac{5}{9}?\)

A. 2
B. 4
C. \(\frac{{17}}{3}\)
D. \(\frac{{14}}{3}\)
Answer» E.
13656.

Web pages are written using ?

A. FTP
B. HTTP
C. HTML
D. URL
Answer» D. URL
13657.

Which of the following refers to a local centre of exchange, in between small periodic markets and large trade centres?

A. Mandapika
B. Tevaram
C. Gana
D. Agrahara
Answer» B. Tevaram
13658.

The Central Drug Standard Control Organisation has granted approval to which of the following companies to initiate phase I and II human clinical trials in India for its potential COVID-19 vaccine?

A. Glenmark
B. Zydus Cadila
C. Biocon
D. Systopic
E. Cipla
Answer» C. Biocon
13659.

When is Hindi Diwas celebrated every year?A. 5 SeptemberB. 2 OctoberC. 5 JuneD. 14 September

A. A
B. D
C. B
D. C
Answer» C. B
13660.

What is Shigmo?

A. A Goa Spring Festival
B. The tallest peak in Nilgiris
C. A type of Rangoli
D. One of the Names of Lord Shiva
Answer» B. The tallest peak in Nilgiris
13661.

Two friends park their vehicle outside the garden entrance. The parking lot is 500 meters from the garden entrance and is located 90° to the left of the garden entrance. If the entrance of the garden is towards the east then in which direction is the parking lot?

A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Answer» B. South
13662.

Which famous leader once said, " we would not have made economic progress if we had not to interview on very personal matters: how you live, the noise you make, how you spit....."

A. Adolf Hitler, Germany
B. Ho Chi minh, Vietnam
C. Mussolini, Italy
D. Lee kaun Yew, Singapore
Answer» E.
13663.

The hardness of a water sample (in terms of equivalents of CaCO3 containing 10-3 MCaSO4 is (Molar mass of CaSO4 = 136 g mol-1)

A. 100 ppm
B. 10 ppm
C. 50 ppm
D. 90 ppm
Answer» B. 10 ppm
13664.

Recogsquare has won the ‘Most Innovative Digital Rollout Award’ at the Global Fintech Innovation Awards in December 2020. Recogsquare is a start-up incubated and funded by which of the following IITs?

A. IIT Roorkee
B. IIT Kanpur
C. IIT Kharagpur
D. IIT Bombay
E. IIT Delhi
Answer» B. IIT Kanpur
13665.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.ALOOF

A. detached
B. rocky
C. steady
D. protected
Answer» B. rocky
13666.

The Constituent Assembly adopted our National Anthem on

A. 20th January 1950
B. 24th January 1950
C. 21st May 1949
D. 13th November 1949
Answer» C. 21st May 1949
13667.

What is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of the Government of India to promote the growth of the manufacturing sector?1. Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones.2. Providing the benefit of 'single window clearance'.3. Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
13668.

The average weight of 10 persons is 53 kgs. If one person is replaced by another person whose weight is 63kgs, the average decreases by 1kg. What is the weight of the replaced person?

A. 71
B. 75
C. 73
D. 77
Answer» D. 77
13669.

Sakshi can do a piece of work in 20 days. Tanya is 25 % more efficient than Sakshi. How many days will Tanya take to do the same piece of work ?

A. 15
B. 16
C. 18
D. 25
Answer» C. 18
13670.

What is the total impedance (in Ohms) of the series RLC circuit containing resistance of 8 Ohms, capacitive reactance of 2 Ohms and inductive reactance of 8 Ohms connected in series across a 100 V, 50 Hz supply?

A. 10
B. 18
C. 14
D. 8
Answer» B. 18
13671.

Two numbers are such that the ratio between them is 4 : 5. If 6 is added to each of them, the ratio between them becomes 11 : 13 The original numbers are:

A. 25, 45
B. 16, 20
C. 10, 18
D. 5, 9
Answer» C. 10, 18
13672.

Which number will replace the question marks?4, 10, ?, 82, 244, 730

A. 14
B. 24
C. 28
D. 77
Answer» D. 77
13673.

The hardness caused by sulphates, chlorides and nitrates of calcium or magnesium is termed as_________hardness.

A. pseudo
B. permanent
C. alkaline
D. temporary
Answer» C. alkaline
13674.

Three bottles of equal capacity are containing a mixture of milk and water in ratio 2 : 1, 3 : 7 and 4 : 11 respectively. These three bottles are emptied into a large bottle. What is the ratio of milk and water respectively in this large bottle?

A. 37 : 53
B. 37 : 90
C. 37 : 30
D. 7 : 30
Answer» B. 37 : 90
13675.

The distance between the centers of adjacent rivets in the same row is called

A. Pitch
B. Lap
C. Gauge
D. Staggered lap
Answer» B. Lap
13676.

Recently, where was the workshop titled ‘DRDO-Academia Interaction for Achieving Leadership in Future Technologies' held?

A. Pune
B. Delhi
C. Hyderabad
D. Kolkata
E. Mumbai
Answer» C. Hyderabad
13677.

Which Constitutional Article defines Disqualification for the Members of Panchayati ?

A. Article 243 G
B. Article 243 I
C. Article 243 F
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
13678.

Read the following passage and answer the item that follows the passage. Your answer should be based on the passage only.By killing transparency and competition, crony capitalism is harmful to free enterprise, opportunity and economic growth. Crony capitalism, where rich and the influential are alleged to have received land and natural resources and various licenses in return for payoffs to venal politicians, is now a major issue to be tackled. One of the greatest dangers to growth of developing economies like India is the middle-income trap where crony capitalism creates oligarchies that slow down the growth.Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?

A. Launching more welfare schemes and allocating more finances for the current schemes are urgently needed
B. Efforts should be made to push up economic growth by other means and provide licences to the poor
C. Greater transparency in the functioning of the government and promoting the financial inclusion are needed at present
D. We should concentrate more on developing manufacturing sector than service sector
Answer» D. We should concentrate more on developing manufacturing sector than service sector
13679.

The Kailasanathar temple at Kanchipuram was built during the rule of:

A. Pandyas
B. Cholas
C. Pallavas
D. Cheras
Answer» D. Cheras
13680.

Which of the following is a major component of German silver?

A. Tin
B. Copper
C. Silver
D. Chlorine
Answer» C. Silver
13681.

When is the World Sparrow Day observed every year?

A. 18 March
B. 19 March
C. 20 March
D. 21 March
E. 22 March
Answer» D. 21 March
13682.

Which of the following philosophies of Indian Philosophy (School of Thought) is often called "Indian Materialism"?

A. Vaisheshika
B. Mimaṃsa
C. ​Lokayat
D. ​Kaplik
Answer» D. ​Kaplik
13683.

The product of two numbers is 120. The sum of their square is 289. What is the difference of these two numbers?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer» C. 8
13684.

What is the magnification produced by a spherical mirror?

A. Ratio of height of the image to the height of the object
B. Ratio of height of object to the height of image
C. Ratio of object distance to the image distance
D. Ratio of focal length to radius of curvature
Answer» B. Ratio of height of object to the height of image
13685.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Integrated Check Post (ICP) of the Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur, Punjab on 9 Nov 2019.2.He attended a public meeting at Dera Baba Nanak.3.India signed the agreement with Pakistan on the 24th October 2018.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» C. Only 1 and 3
13686.

Rubi goes to a multiplex at the speed of 3 km/hr to see a movie and reaches 5 minutes late. If she travels at the speed of 4 Km/hr she reaches 5 minutes early. Then the distance of the multiplex from her starting point is

A. 2 km
B. 5 km
C. 2 m
D. 5 m
Answer» B. 5 km
13687.

Where was RaIDer-X, a new explosive detection device, unveiled at the National Workshop on Explosive Detection (NWED-2020) in March 2020?

A. New Delhi
B. Pune
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai
E. Kolkata
Answer» C. Mumbai
13688.

Which of the following statements regarding the impact of Western ideas on India, are correct?(a) English Education opened the flood-gates of Western ideas, Which almost overwhelmed them at the beginning(b) The acceptance of Western ideas that came through the medium of English was synonymous to the acceptance of the British rule.(c) It immediately aroused political consciousness and resistance against political authority(d) It infused a spirit of rationalism that led to the revolt of mind against the tyranny of dogma and traditional authorities, beliefs and customsSelect the correct option:

A. (a), (b) and (c) only
B. (a) and (d) only
C. (b) and (c) only
D. (b), (c) and (d) only
Answer» C. (b) and (c) only
13689.

Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities?1. Aral Sea2. Black Sea3. Lake BaikalSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3
13690.

What is the rank of India in Knight Frank’s Global House Price Index, released in June 2021?

A. 25
B. 35
C. 45
D. 55
E. 65
Answer» E. 65
13691.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.RBBIT : BRCTI :: TABLE : _____

A. BTAEL
B. ELBAT
C. ATAET
D. ATCEL
Answer» E.
13692.

The UN Security Council defeated a resolution of which country to commemorate the 20th anniversary of a UN measure demanding equal participation for women in activities promoting global peace?

A. Russia
B. Japan
C. Poland
D. Germany
E. France
Answer» B. Japan
13693.

Which of the following countries announced to withdraw from UNESCO?

A. United States of America
B. Israel
C. United States of America and Israel both
D. No option is correct
Answer» D. No option is correct
13694.

What is the full form of HSRA a group which was founded in 1928 of which Bhagat Singh in a member?

A. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
B. Hindustan Socialist Revolutionary Army
C. Hindustan Socialist Rebel Army
D. Hindustan Socialist Renaissance Army
Answer» B. Hindustan Socialist Revolutionary Army
13695.

Where is the tomb of the 10th Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji?

A. Amritsar
B. Patna
C. Nanded
D. Chandigarh
Answer» D. Chandigarh
13696.

Which of the following has launched a 5G Use Cases Lab for banking and financial sector?

A. IBM
B. Institute of Banking Services
C. Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology
D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
E. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer» D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
13697.

The ratio of the speed of A, B and C is 2 : 3 : 6 respectively. What is the ratio of the time taken by A, B and C respectively to cover the same distance?

A. 2 : 3 : 6
B. 6 : 3 : 2
C. 3 : 2 : 1
D. 1 : 2 : 3
Answer» D. 1 : 2 : 3
13698.

The diameter of the driving wheel of a bus is 140 cm. How many revolutions per minute must the wheel make to keep a speed of 66 km/h?

A. 200
B. 2220
C. 240
D. 250
Answer» E.
13699.

What is the average value of a periodic function v(t) shown in the figure given below?

A. (V cos Φ)/π
B. (V sin Φ)/π
C. (2V cos Φ)/π
D. V/π
Answer» B. (V sin Φ)/π
13700.

The ______ of our cultural heritage

A. source
B. minaret
C. altar
D. citadel
Answer» E.