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14801.

The male reproductive organ that produces sperms is

A. Sperm duct
B. Testis
C. Penis
D. Vas deferens
Answer» C. Penis
14802.

What is often called economic globalization usually involves greater economic flows among different countries of the world. Choose the correct statements from the following about the features of economic globalization.1. The restrictions imposed by different countries on allowing the imports of other countries have been reduced.2. The restrictions on the movement of capital across the countries have been increased.3. Developed countries carefully guarded their borders with visa policies to ensure that citizens of other countries cannot take away the jobs of their own citizens.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. All the above
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
14803.

Select the most appropriate conjunction to fill in the blank.The cop told them to clear out, ________ they seemed not to hear.

A. and
B. whereas
C. so
D. nevertheless
Answer» E.
14804.

Total current drawn from two 3.0 volts batteries in parallel is 1 amp. Each battery supplies

A. 1 amp
B. 0.5 amp
C. 2 amp
D. 0.30 amp
Answer» C. 2 amp
14805.

The principle of operation of hot-wire instruments is:

A. electrodynamic effect
B. thermal effect
C. magnetic effect
D. chemical effect
Answer» C. magnetic effect
14806.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE?I. √121 + √12321 + √1234321 = 1233II. √0.64 + √64 + √36 + √0.36 > 15

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Neither I nor II
D. Both I and II
Answer» E.
14807.

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.It was winter, and onA-cup of coffee was whatB-that cold day a hotC-I needed desperately

A. ACB
B. ABC
C. CBA
D. BAC
Answer» E.
14808.

Scientists at which of the following institutes have translated the structure of a web into music?

A. Harvard University
B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
C. Brown University
D. Boston University
E. Yale University
Answer» C. Brown University
14809.

State-run companies will have ________ months to monetise non-core assets identified by a ministerial panel, failing which the finance ministry may restrict budgetary allocations to the CPSEs.

A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12
E. 15
Answer» E. 15
14810.

Which of the following is/are the function(s) of bile juice released from the liver?I. Make the food coming from stomach alkaline.II. Conversion of proteins into amino acids.III. Break down of fats into smaller globules.

A. Only I
B. Only II and III
C. Only I and III
D. All I, II and III
Answer» D. All I, II and III
14811.

What is the curved surface area (in cm2) of a cylinder having radius of base as 14 cm and height as 10 cm?

A. 440
B. 880
C. 220
D. 1320
Answer» C. 220
14812.

The relationship between young’s modulus (E), Bulk modulus (K) and Poisson’s ratio (μ) is given by:

A. E = 3 K (1 – μ)
B. K = 3 E (1 – 2μ)
C. E = 3 K (1 – 2μ)
D. K = 3 E (1 – μ)
Answer» D. K = 3 E (1 – μ)
14813.

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.Statements:Some tents are cones.All the cones are motels.Conclusions:All the motels are cones.Some tents are motels.

A. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows
B. Only conclusion (II) follows.
C. Either conclusion (I) or (II) follows
D. Only conclusion (I) follows.
Answer» C. Either conclusion (I) or (II) follows
14814.

Which acid is used in car battery?

A. Nitric Acid
B. Hydrochloric Acid
C. Carbonic Acid
D. Sulphuric Acid
Answer» E.
14815.

Walking at 3/4 of his usual speed, a person reaches his office 18 minutes late than the usual time. His usual time in minutes is∶

A. 72
B. 60
C. 45
D. 54
Answer» E.
14816.

Select the option that is related to "BRING" in the same way as the "MASTER" is related to the "OCUVGT".

A. ETKPB
B. DTKPI
C. DTKPB
D. KTKPI
Answer» C. DTKPB
14817.

The median of a set of ascending order observation 11, 12, 14, 15, x + 1, x + 3, 20, 23, 25, 27 is 17. Then find the value of x.A. 16B. 15C. 18D. 17

A. C
B. D
C. A
D. B
Answer» E.
14818.

Which of the following statements is TRUE for the relation between discharge velocity and seepage velocity?

A. Seepage velocity is always smaller than discharge velocity
B. Seepage velocity can never be smaller than discharge velocity
C. Seepage velocity is equal to the discharge velocity
D. No relation between seepage velocity and discharge velocity can be established
Answer» C. Seepage velocity is equal to the discharge velocity
14819.

When ac power is applied to a circuit having a reactive load, then the voltage is ______.

A. 90 degrees out of phase with the current
B. 180 degrees out of phase with the current
C. In phase with the current
D. 270 degrees out of phase with the current
Answer» B. 180 degrees out of phase with the current
14820.

Which of the following material cannot be machined by EDM?

A. Steel
B. Cast iron
C. Titanium
D. Glass
Answer» E.
14821.

Under the Arab world's first interplanetary mission, the probe of which country successfully entered Mars' orbit in February 2021?

A. UAE
B. Yemen
C. Oman
D. Saudi Arabia
E. Qatar
Answer» B. Yemen
14822.

Select the option that is related to the third word on the same basis as the second word is related to the first wordReal : Genuine ∷ Fake : ?

A. Authentic
B. Fell
C. Counterfeit
D. True
Answer» D. True
14823.

What is the day on 1 June 2080?

A. Monday
B. Tuesday
C. Saturday
D. Thursday
Answer» D. Thursday
14824.

When is the World Nature Conservation Day observed every year?

A. 27 July
B. 28 July
C. 29 July
D. 30 July
E. 31 July
Answer» C. 29 July
14825.

Which of the following statements differentiate teaching from learning?A) Teaching is a social act while learning is a personal actB) Teaching implies learningC) Teaching is like selling while learning is like buyingD) Teaching can occur without learning taking placeE) In teaching, influence is directed towards learning and learner, while in learning it is usually towards oneselfChoose the correct answer from the following options:

A. A), C) and E)
B. A), B) and C)
C. B), C) and D)
D. C), D) and E)
Answer» B. A), B) and C)
14826.

Which of the following is a pair of neighbours?

A. W, U
B. P, X
C. S, T
D. X, V
E. U, W
Answer» D. X, V
14827.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.The abrogation of article 370 was achieved in the teeth of tough resistance.

A. in a state of uncertainty
B. in a short span of time
C. in direct opposition to
D. in collaboration with
Answer» D. in collaboration with
14828.

Which Constitutional Article supports the establishment of District Planning Committees?

A. Article 243 ZC
B. Article 243 ZA
C. Article 243 ZD
D. Article 243 ZB
Answer» D. Article 243 ZB
14829.

Which of the following IITs has developed nano-fibre based oral tablets of Amphotericin B, called AmB, to treat fungal infections post COVID treatment?

A. IIT Roorkee
B. IIT Bombay
C. IIT Hyderabad
D. IIT Kanpur
E. IIT Delhi
Answer» D. IIT Kanpur
14830.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Oral : Speak :: Aural : ?

A. Read
B. Write
C. Sing
D. Listen
Answer» E.
14831.

References serve the purpose of

A. Lending authenticity to the given content
B. Insightful decision making
C. Giving ornamental value to the research
D. Exhibiting the great achievement
Answer» B. Insightful decision making
14832.

The soap can be hardened by

A. Sodium chloride
B. Sodium carbonate and Sodium silicate
C. Animal fat and coconut oil
D. All of these
Answer» C. Animal fat and coconut oil
14833.

Say ‘No’ to plastic bags and ‘Yes’ to cloth bags because:

A. Plastics are made from wood pulp
B. Plastic bags are biodegradable
C. Plastics are non-biodegradable
D. Plastics are chemically reactive
Answer» D. Plastics are chemically reactive
14834.

Two milli ammeters with full scale currents of 1 mA and 10 mA are connected in parallel and they read 0.5 mA and 2.5 mA respectively. Their internal resistances are in the ratio of

A. 1 ∶ 10
B. 10 ∶ 1
C. 1 ∶ 5
D. 5 ∶ 1
Answer» C. 1 ∶ 5
14835.

Which of the following is used as a bio - indicator of air pollution?

A. Gern
B. Cycas
C. Pdeudomonas
D. Lichens
Answer» E.
14836.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE?I. √64 + √(0.0064) + √(0.81) + √(0.0081) = 9.07II. √(0.010201) + √(98.01) + √(0.25) = 11.51

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» B. Only II
14837.

'Tihar' is a festival of which country?

A. India
B. Nepal
C. Bhutan
D. Sri Lanka
E. Bangladesh
Answer» C. Bhutan
14838.

The Reserve Bank of India has said that banks can now use ________ for KYC verification if the customer gives consent.

A. Passport
B. Electricity Bill
C. Aadhar card
D. Voter ID
E. Driving License
Answer» D. Voter ID
14839.

Two dielectric media with permittivities 3 and √3 are separated by a charge-free boundary as shown in figure. The electric field intensity in medium 1 at point P1 has magnitude E1 and makes and angle a - 60° with the normal. The direction of the electric field intensity at point P2 a2 is

A. \({\sin ^1}\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 {E_1}}}{2}} \right)\)
B. 45°
C. \({\cos^{-1}}\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 {E_1}}}{2}} \right) \)
D. 30°
Answer» C. \({\cos^{-1}}\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 {E_1}}}{2}} \right) \)
14840.

The history of which Indian state is known by the book "Rajatarangini"?

A. Rajasthan
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh
14841.

Tata Consumer Products Ltd informed that its Australia based subsidiary Earth Rules Pty Ltd is selling MAP Coffee Business to which of the following for 1.25 mn Australian dollars?

A. Strauss Coffee
B. Buccheri Group
C. Second Cup
D. Coop Kaffe
E. Kraft Foods
Answer» C. Second Cup
14842.

The manifold analogies of dream life with the most diverse conditions of psychical disease in the waking state have been rightly (7)______ upon by a number of medical observers.

A. Eschewed
B. Insisted
C. Crude
D. Categorized
Answer» C. Crude
14843.

Which of the following are the salient features of the Patent Act 1970?1. It codifies inventions which are not patentable2. It provides for endorsement of patent with the words 'license of right'3. It provides for revocation of patents in public interest4. It has provision for validity period also for the patentsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4 only
14844.

What is the range of ‘K’ for the which the unity feedback closed loop system with open loop gain \(G\left( s \right) = \frac{K}{{{s^2}\left( {s + a} \right)}}\) will be unstable?

A. -a < K < a
B. K > 0
C. K = 0
D. -∞ < K < ∞
Answer» E.
14845.

Where was Gur Mahotsav or Jaggery Festival was inaugurated in March 2021?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Punjab
D. Rajasthan
E. Odisha
Answer» B. Bihar
14846.

Which of the following statements regarding binary counters are correct?(a) Clock inputs of all the flip - flops of a synchronous counter are applied from the same source whereas those in an asynchronous counter are from different sources.(b) The asynchronous counter has ripple effects whereas the synchronous counter does not.(c) Only J-K flip-flops can be used in synchronous counters whereas asynchronous counters can be designed with any kind of flip flops.(d) Latches can be used for designing asynchronous counters.Code :

A. (a), (b) and (d) only
B. (a), (b) and (c) only
C. (b) and (d) only
D. (a), (c) and (d) only
Answer» B. (a), (b) and (c) only
14847.

The SI unit of acceleration is ___________.

A. ms
B. Kg ms-1
C. ms-1
D. ms-2
Answer» E.
14848.

The basic ethical principle of ‘Beneficence’ states that

A. all our thoughts and actions must be directed to ensure that others benefit from these thoughts and actions
B. our actions must result in the least harm to the others
C. we should not impose our views on others
D. our actions must be fair to everyone
Answer» B. our actions must result in the least harm to the others
14849.

Which of the following motors is operated either on direct or single-phase AC supply and produces approximately the same speed and output?

A. Universal motor
B. Capacitor start and capacitor run induction motor
C. Capacitor start induction run motor
D. 1-phase series motor
Answer» B. Capacitor start and capacitor run induction motor
14850.

The power source in pneumatic system is _______

A. Air receiver
B. Compressor
C. Valve
D. Muffler
Answer» C. Valve