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13851.

The GST Council had decided to set up a Group of Ministers (GoM)​ on 12 January 2019. The GoM will be headed by _________.

A. Nitish Kumar
B. Sushil Kumar Modi
C. Ram Vilas Paswan
D. Jitan Ram Manjhi
E. Sharad Yadav
Answer» C. Ram Vilas Paswan
13852.

What is the compound interest on a sum of Rs. 10,000 at 14% p.a. for \(2\frac{5}{7}\) years where the interest is compounded yearly?

A. Rs. 4,259
B. Rs. 4,439
C. Rs. 4,394
D. Rs. 4,296
Answer» E.
13853.

The smallest whole number to be totally divided by 9, 10, 12, 15 will be--

A. 800
B. 1200
C. 180
D. 1000
Answer» D. 1000
13854.

Son and father both identified that Figure a and b are related in a particular way or manner. Establish the same relationship between c and d choosing from five alternatives.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 3
Answer» B. 2
13855.

Which country gave $628.4 million for the construction of two ongoing nuclear power plants known as K2 and K3 in the past 10 months?

A. India
B. China
C. Pakistan
D. France
E. Japan
Answer» C. Pakistan
13856.

The area of a regular hexagon of side ‘a’ is equal to

A. (√2/3)a2 square units
B. (3√3/2)a2 square units
C. (1/3)a2 square units
D. (√3/2)a2 square units
Answer» C. (1/3)a2 square units
13857.

Sheila can walk (16/17)th of her normal speed and takes 5 minutes more than the normal speed. Calculate the normal time it takes in determining a certain distance? (in minutes)

A. 75
B. 85
C. 80
D. 70
Answer» D. 70
13858.

The signal y(t) = T{x(t)} = sin(2πt)⋆x(t) + u(t - 2) is _______.

A. Linear, time variant, non-causal
B. Non-linear, time invariant, causal
C. Linear, time invariant, causal
D. Non-linear, time invariant, non-causal
Answer» C. Linear, time invariant, causal
13859.

The cost inflow a firm receives if a machines still has value at the time of its disposal is known as

A. Salvage value
B. Purchase expenses
C. Operating cost
D. Ownership cost
Answer» B. Purchase expenses
13860.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. P: The funds are intended to offset the loss of wages due to TB and to help with travel and nutrition. Q: The Central TB Division has said the government would hand over a sum of 500 rupees a month to each of India’s 35 lakh diagnosed TB patients in order to strengthen the fight against the disease. R: An early study from a prisoner-of-war camp in Germany in the 1940s showed that Soviet inmates, who didn’t receive extra rations from the Red Cross as their British counterparts did, were around 16 times more likely to develop the disease. S: Yet, much more needs to be done to protect TB patients from the effects of malnutrition, which has a complicated relationship with TB.

A. PQSR
B. RSQP
C. QPSR
D. SPRQ
Answer» D. SPRQ
13861.

Which of the following labs has/have started functioning from 30 January 2020 for a screening of Novel Coronavirus?

A. NIV Bengaluru Unit
B. AIIMS, New Delhi
C. Kasturba Hospital for infectious diseases, Mumbai
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All are correct
Answer» F.
13862.

Very recently, which two countries had quit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)?

A. USA and Israel
B. USA and France
C. Brazil and Japan
D. China and Israel
E. None of the above
Answer» B. USA and France
13863.

Where is Ras Tanura Oil Refinery located?

A. Iran
B. United States of america
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Iraq
Answer» D. Iraq
13864.

Three different positions of a dice are shown below. Find the number opposite ‘2’.

A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
13865.

There were five categories in Nobel Prizes in beginning. Which among the following is the sixth which was added later?

A. Economics
B. Peace
C. Medical Science
D. Literature
Answer» B. Peace
13866.

Which of the following companies had started a rural marketing network called e-Choupal?

A. ITC
B. Dabur
C. Proctor and Gamble
D. Reliance
Answer» B. Dabur
13867.

Which of the following is/are Indian endangered fauna?

A. Gangetic dolphin
B. Baleen Whales
C. Wild dogs
D. All of these
Answer» E.
13868.

Energy in natural systems is transferred by _______.Choose the best option from the following.

A. Air
B. Sound
C. Light
D. Heat
Answer» B. Sound
13869.

The simple interest of 2 years at a rate of 10% per annum of a sum of money is ₹100. Accordingly, what will be the compound interest for that period at the same rate?

A. Rs 100
B. Rs 95
C. Rs 85
D. Rs 105
Answer» E.
13870.

Srei Equipment Finance Limited has partnered with which of the following banks to jointly offer loans under co-lending programme to MSME and retail sector customers? (Oct 2019)

A. Syndicate Bank
B. Dena Bank
C. United Bank of India
D. HDFC Bank
E. SBI
Answer» D. HDFC Bank
13871.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.The children _____ over the property of their father.

A. confiscated
B. quarrelled
C. enjoyed
D. approved
Answer» C. enjoyed
13872.

The volume of a sphere is 36π cm3. What is the radius of the sphere?

A. 3 cm
B. 5 cm
C. 4 cm
D. 2 cm
Answer» B. 5 cm
13873.

The adjacent sides of AB and AC of a triangle ABC are represented by the vectors -2i + 3j + 2k and -4i + 5j + 2k respectively. The area of the triangle ABC is

A. 6 square units
B. 5 square units
C. 4 square units
D. 3 square units
Answer» E.
13874.

Which of the following languages is spoken by most of the locals and is also known as Castellano?

A. Italian
B. Spanish
C. Portuguese
D. Greek
Answer» C. Portuguese
13875.

Select the alternative that will make the second pair analogous to the first pair given as:Grass : Lawn :: Crop : _____.

A. Airport
B. Terrace
C. Field
D. House
Answer» D. House
13876.

Which of the following country is not a member of ‘ASEAN’?

A. Vietnam
B. Thailand
C. South Korea
D. Indonesia
Answer» D. Indonesia
13877.

The Hall Effect voltage in intrinsic silicon

A. is positive
B. is zero
C. is negative
D. changes its sign based on application of magnetic field
Answer» D. changes its sign based on application of magnetic field
13878.

What is used to check the development of infant in the uterus?

A. X-rays
B. Gamma rays
C. Ultra sound
D. Ultraviolet rays
Answer» D. Ultraviolet rays
13879.

The resonant frequency of a RLC circuit is equal to __________.

A. 1 / (LC)
B. 1 / (LC)2
C. √(LC)
D. 1 / √(LC)
Answer» E.
13880.

The process where the metal is allowed to flow in some pre-determined shape according to the design of die, by a compressive force or impact, is known as:

A. Hot casting
B. Cold casting
C. Hot forging
D. Cold forging
Answer» E.
13881.

The following graph shows the gross profit and the net profit of a bank (Rupees in crores) during four quarters of 2004.In which quarter was the ratio of the net profit to the gross profit the highest?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
13882.

The bandgap of Si at 300 K is:

A. 0.53 eV
B. 0.80 eV
C. 1.12 eV
D. 1.36 eV
Answer» D. 1.36 eV
13883.

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.The study of human societies and cultures and their development

A. Anthropology
B. Zoology
C. Etymology
D. Physiology
Answer» B. Zoology
13884.

Which of the following has announced signing of a pact with GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited (GHASL) for setting up a warehousing, distribution and trading facility in the airport operator's aerospace and industrial park?

A. ​SpiceJet
B. IndiGo
C. AirAsia
D. Vistara
E. Air India
Answer» B. IndiGo
13885.

Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.Production of different models of mobile phones of a company (in lakhs) per year in given years. ABCD200675494556200848605778201089596387201257797492 What was the average production (in lakhs) of mobile phones in 2012?

A. 63.75
B. 54.25
C. 61.5
D. 75.5
Answer» E.
13886.

The terminal potential difference of a cell of emf 2 V and internal resistance 0.1 Ω when supplying a current of 5 A will be

A. 2.5 V
B. 1.5 V
C. 10 V
D. None of the above
Answer» C. 10 V
13887.

What is the proposed foreign portfolio investor (FPI) limits in corporate bonds as per Budget 2020?

A. 11 per cent of outstanding stocks
B. 9 per cent of outstanding stocks
C. 12 per cent of outstanding stocks
D. 15 per cent of outstanding stocks
Answer» E.
13888.

For the products to reach from producer to the customer, there are two intermediators namely distributor and retailer (in same order). Producer reaps a profit of 25% whereas the distributors and retailers charge a commission 12% and 50% of the price for which it is available to them. The customer purchases the product at M.R.P. of Rs. 42. Now online market eliminates all other intermediates and procures directly from producer (at 20% profit for producer) and sells it at 100/21% discount on M.R.P. What is the percentage commission charged by the online market?

A. 66
B. 66 1/3
C. 66 2/3
D. 67
E. 67 1/3
Answer» D. 67
13889.

The area of the square, one of whose diagonals is 3î + 4ĵ is

A. 12 square unit
B. 12.5 square unit
C. 25 square unit
D. 156.25 square unit
Answer» C. 25 square unit
13890.

What is the maximum donation amount a political party can receive?

A. 2000
B. 5000
C. 10000
D. 3000
E. 4000
Answer» B. 5000
13891.

Two trains are moving in the same direction at the speed of 24 km/hr and 50 km/hr. The time taken by faster train to cross a man sitting in the slower train is 72 seconds. What will be the length (in metres) of the faster train?

A. 560
B. 490
C. 520
D. 640
Answer» D. 640
13892.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.While there is still a debate about why depression, anxiety and suicide have skyrocketed among people, today, ubiquitous smartphone use plays surely a part.

A. No Improvement
B. smartphone use surely plays a part
C. smartphone usage plays a part surely
D. smartphone use would surely play a part
Answer» C. smartphone usage plays a part surely
13893.

Which of the following does NOT belong to this group?A. NailB. HairC. AcneD. Toe

A. A
B. D
C. B
D. C
Answer» E.
13894.

The US' Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed how many million USD to assist India's response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

A. 2.8
B. 3.2
C. 3.6
D. 4
E. 4.4
Answer» D. 4
13895.

The main criterion for diameter of electrode in arc welding is:-

A. materials to be welded
B. type of welding process
C. thickness of material
D. voltage used
Answer» D. voltage used
13896.

What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following question?21.467 + 41.57 – 12.840 – 1.999 = ?

A. 48.198
B. 48
C. 48.5
D. 47.198
E. None of these
Answer» B. 48
13897.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.ABSOLVED

A. Scolded
B. Pardoned
C. Punished
D. Boycotted
Answer» C. Punished
13898.

Through which of the following countries does the Equator NOT pass?

A. Uganda
B. Thailand
C. Gabon
D. Indonesia
Answer» C. Gabon
13899.

The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched an online portal ‘GATI’ in January 2020. Who is the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways?

A. Prakash Javadekar
B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Ram Vilas Paswan
E. Devendra Fadnavis
Answer» C. Piyush Goyal
13900.

The writer saw all of the following except:

A. canary-yellow fish
B. sea horses
C. parrot fish
D. vibrant green fish
Answer» E.