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14851.

Which Article of the Constitution of India gives a working definition of the Indian State ?

A. Article 10
B. Article 11
C. Article 12
D. Article 13
Answer» D. Article 13
14852.

The following Questions are based on inter-se ranking between two people or a group of people.A, B, C, D and E are five rivers. A Is shorter than B but longer than E. C is the longest and D is little shorter than B and little longer Than A. Which is the shortest river?

A. B
B. C
C. D
D. E
Answer» E.
14853.

Select the number that will the question mark (?) in the following series.78, 93, ?, 153, 198, 253

A. 119
B. 111
C. 127
D. 118
Answer» E.
14854.

Roshan drives 20 km west from his guest house and turns left and drives 5 km towards the beach road. He then turns left again and drives 32 km and finally reaches a park. What is the shortest distance between Roshan's guest house and the park?

A. 11 km
B. 15 km
C. 13 km
D. 10 km
Answer» D. 10 km
14855.

When 40% of a number is added to 42, the result is the number itself. The number is

A. 70
B. 90
C. 82
D. 72
Answer» B. 90
14856.

Under which of the following condition(s) the occluded fronts are created?1. When the front remains stationary2. When cold air mass moves to warm air mass3. When warm air mass moves to cold air mass4. When an air mass is fully lifted above the land surfaceSelect the correct answer using the code given below :

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 4 only
Answer» E.
14857.

The Ninth Five Year Plan was implemented in the country in which one of the following years?

A. 1995
B. 1996
C. 1997
D. 1998
Answer» D. 1998
14858.

Two components of no load current of single phase transformer are Iw = 0.4 A and Im = 1.44 A. Its no load power factor will be

A. \(\cos \left( {\frac{{0.4}}{{1.44}}} \right)\)
B. \(\cos \left[ {\frac{{0.4}}{{\sqrt {{{14.4}^2} - {{0.4}^2}} }}} \right]\)
C. \(\cos \left[ {\frac{{0.4}}{{\sqrt {{{14.4}^2} + {{0.4}^2}} }}} \right]\)
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
14859.

The length, breadth and height of the inner space of a cuboidal tank are 2 m., 1.5 m., and 1 m. respectively. If a quantity of 500 litres of water is taken out of it while it was full to the brim, then how many litres of water will be left in it?

A. 1000
B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 1500
Answer» D. 1500
14860.

The circumference of the front wheel of an auto-rickshaw is 12 feet and that of the rear wheels is 15 feet. If the front wheel does three more revolutions than the rear wheels, then the distance traveled by the auto-rickshaw is:

A. 180 feet
B. 210 feet
C. 190 feet
D. 240 feet
Answer» B. 210 feet
14861.

Which of the following is incorrect for ‘continuous chips’ formation?

A. It requires ductile material of work piece
B. It requires low rake angle of cutting tool
C. It generates very high frictional heat
D. It is difficult to handle
Answer» C. It generates very high frictional heat
14862.

What is the minimum value of the function f(θ)?

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» E.
14863.

The time study of machinery operation recorded a cycle time of 7.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 minutes. The performance rating of worker is 95%. The allowance fraction is 0.1. Standard time will be given by:

A. 15.65 minutes
B. 7.39 minutes
C. 4.66 minutes
D. 2.87 minutes
Answer» C. 4.66 minutes
14864.

What is the value of 'n' if 3n - 2 = 95 - n?

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» B. 3
14865.

Recently India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation for Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries?

A. Japan
B. Russia
C. The United Kingdom
D. The United States of America
Answer» C. The United Kingdom
14866.

Which of the following cell organelles is involved in respiration?

A. Nucleus
B. Chloroplast
C. Mitochondria
D. Ribosome
Answer» D. Ribosome
14867.

The question consists of two statements, one labeled as the 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to this question using the codes given below:Assertion (A): The synthesis problem is not unique in the sense that we may be able to find more than one network which provides a prescribed response.Reason (R): The problem of synthesis deals with the design and specification of the network.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false
14868.

The largest brackishwater lake in Odisha is _______.

A. Dal lake
B. Wular lake
C. Chilika lake
D. Pulicat lake
Answer» D. Pulicat lake
14869.

Recently, the Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that ________ new Community Radio Stations (CRS) are in the process of being set-up.

A. 102
B. 118
C. 124
D. 136
E. 148
Answer» C. 124
14870.

Which actor plays the role of social activist Arunachalam Muruganantham in the biopic movie Pad Man’?

A. Nana Patekar
B. Akshay Kumar
C. Irrfan Khan
D. Mohanlal
Answer» C. Irrfan Khan
14871.

The peak load on a 50 MW power station is 39 MW. It supplies power through four transformers having maximum demands as 15, 10, 8 and 9 MW, respectively. Find the diversity factor.

A. 0.78
B. 1.282
C. 0.84
D. 1.077
Answer» E.
14872.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a new initiative STRIDE. What does 'R' stand for in STRIDE?

A. Research
B. Revolution
C. Rationalization
D. Rotation
E. Routine
Answer» B. Revolution
14873.

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number.6 : 16 ∷ 20 : ? ∷ 11 : 81

A. 91
B. 324
C. 120
D. 361
Answer» C. 120
14874.

Two statements (I) and (II) given below are followed by two conclusions (a) and (b) supposing the statements are true, which of the following conclusions can logically follow ?(I) All men are mortal.(II) Sri Rama is a man.Conclusions : (a) All men are Sri Rama’s.(b) Sri Rama is mortal.

A. Only (a) is correct
B. Only (b) is correct
C. Both (a) and (b) are correct
D. Neither (a) nor (b) are correct
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) are correct
14875.

The impulse response for the discrete-time system:y[n] = 0.24( x[n] + x[n-1] + x[n-2] + x[n-3]) is given by:

A. 0 for 0 ≤ n ≤ 3 and 0.24 otherwise
B. 0.24 for 0 ≤ n ≤ 3 and 0 otherwise
C. 0.24 for n = 0 to n = ∞
D. 0 for n = 0 and n = ∞
Answer» C. 0.24 for n = 0 to n = ∞
14876.

Read the following passages and answer the question, Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.Soil, in which nearly all our food grows, is a living resource that takes years to form. Yet it can vanish in minutes. Each year 75 billion tonnes of fertile soil is lost to erosion. That is alarming and not just for food producers. Soil can trap huge quantities of carbon dioxide in the form of organic carbon and prevent it from escaping into the atmosphere.On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:1. Large scale soil erosion is a major reason for widespread food insecurity in the world.2. Soil erosion is mainly anthropogenic.3. Sustainable management of soils helps in combating climate change.Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only
14877.

Which among the following recommended the establishment of State Council for Higher Education in each state?

A. Report of the Estimates Committee (1965-66)
B. Review Committee on UGC (1977), Ministry of Education
C. National Policy on Education (1986)
D. Report of the UGC Committee (1990)
Answer» D. Report of the UGC Committee (1990)
14878.

Summer vacation is the _______

A. Busy day
B. Holiday
C. Boring
D. Idle
Answer» C. Boring
14879.

Which of the following companies has appointed Sandeep Mahajan as the MD of India operations with effect from June 1, 2020?

A. Michelin
B. Goodyear
C. Bridgestone
D. Discount Tire
E. Continental AG
Answer» C. Bridgestone
14880.

Statement (I): Whereas shutter vibrators are preferred for use with pre-stressed beams, needle vibrators are preferred in foundation concreting.Statement (II): Needle vibrators are susceptible to get dysfunctional with leaking-in of cement slurry – which is not the case with the shutter vibrator.

A. Both Statement (I) an Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
Answer» C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
14881.

Which of the following is/are definitely an effect(s) of the rising concern of pollution in the context of the passage?

A. The highest demand for air purifiers is from Delhi and its nearby states.
B. Indoor air has been 10 to 30 times more polluted than outside air.
C. The concern of government towards citizen has increased
D. The sales of air purifiers has increased up to 200%.
E. Only 1 and 4
Answer» B. Indoor air has been 10 to 30 times more polluted than outside air.
14882.

Which of the following gases turns limewater milky?

A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Both oxygen and carbon dioxide
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer» E.
14883.

The diffusion potential across a p-n junction __________.

A. decreases with increasing doping concentration
B. increases with decreasing band gap
C. does not depend on doping concentrations
D. increases with increase in doping concentrations
Answer» E.
14884.

Two solid shafts ‘A’ and ‘B’ are made of the same material. The shaft ‘A’ is of 50 mm diameter and shaft ‘B’ is of 100 mm diameter. The strength of shaft ‘B’ is ______ of that of shaft ‘A’.

A. one-half
B. double
C. four times
D. eight times
Answer» E.
14885.

The process of giving definite and regular shape to quarried stone is called

A. Pitching
B. Dressing
C. Seasoning
D. Quarrying
Answer» C. Seasoning
14886.

Which of the following is the important mechanical property for a material to be forged or rolled into thin sheets successfully?

A. Brittleness
B. Malleability
C. Ductility
D. Elasticity
Answer» C. Ductility
14887.

The bending moment diagram of the beam shown in figure is

A. a trapezium
B. a triangle
C. a parabola
D. a rectangle
Answer» C. a parabola
14888.

Rearrange the jumbled up letters to form a meaningful word and find the odd one out.A. ELMSLB. ERHAC. IKNTHD. SATTE

A. D
B. B
C. C
D. A
Answer» D. A
14889.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.PRESTIGE

A. disregard
B. repute
C. renown
D. dignity
Answer» B. repute
14890.

Today, it is Friday, what will be the day after 91 days?

A. Sunday
B. Tuesday
C. Friday
D. Wednesday
Answer» D. Wednesday
14891.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required.Just as technology has changed the way we shop, book a taxi, hold business meetings, and even find a parking spot, so too is it transforming the way we accessed healthcare, wherever we are in the world.

A. so too was it transforming the way we accessed healthcare
B. so too had it transformed the way we access healthcare
C. so too it is transforming the way we access healthcare
D. No substitution required
Answer» D. No substitution required
14892.

The shape of a rasp cut file is

A. Triangular
B. Flat
C. Half-round
D. Round
Answer» D. Round
14893.

The Chittagong Armoury Raid had been planned by:

A. Surya Sen
B. Chandan Dutta
C. Vidhan Ghosh
D. Jatin Das
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» B. Chandan Dutta
14894.

relationships help in _______ good habits,

A. Manipulating
B. Ignoring
C. Promoting
D. Hiding
Answer» D. Hiding
14895.

The Little Black Boy' wished that he could be-

A. educated
B. older
C. free
D. white
Answer» E.
14896.

The total number of computers sold by dealer B in April, May and June is what percentage of the total number of computers sold by all the dealers in February and April?

A. \(50\frac{7}{8}\)
B. \(48\frac{5}{7}\)
C. \(43\frac{6}{7}\)
D. \(38\frac{3}{8}\)
Answer» E.
14897.

What has been the theme of the 2017 World Population Day?

A. Be counted : Say what you need
B. Investing in teenage girls
C. Vulnerable population in emergency
D. Family planning : Empowering People, Developing Nations
Answer» E.
14898.

The total surface area of a chalk box whose length, breadth and height are 15 cm, 5 cm, 10 cm is:

A. 650 cm2
B. 700 cm2
C. 600 cm2
D. 550 cm2
Answer» E.
14899.

Under which of the following approaches, the cost of equity is assumed to increase linearly with leverage, i.e, the average cost of capital remains constant with increased use of leverage? 1. Net Operating Income Approach2. Net Income Approach3. Traditional Approach4. Walter Approach

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
14900.

The upper edge of highways are slightly elevated with respect to inner edge. This is called

A. Elevators
B. Speed breakers
C. Super elevation
D. Risers
Answer» D. Risers