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15151.

The diode that can be used for harmonic generation is

A. backward diode
B. PN junction diode
C. tunnel diode
D. varactor diode
Answer» E.
15152.

Which of the following is/are an assumption(s) made in the theory of Simple Bending?

A. The material of the beam that is subjected to bending is homogenous
B. The effect of shear stresses is neglected
C. The beams have a symmetrical crosssection and they are subjected to bending only in the plane of symmetry
D. All of the options
Answer» E.
15153.

What is the difference between the number of females of town A and B?

A. 60
B. 20
C. 90
D. 120
E. 200
Answer» C. 90
15154.

The compound interest (in Rs.) on a sum of Rs. 12,000 at 10% per annum for 1.5 years, interest compounded half-yearly, is:

A. Rs. 1,750
B. Rs. 1,900
C. Rs. 1,821.50
D. Rs. 1,891.50
Answer» E.
15155.

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given: Statements: All cups are glassesAll glasses are plates Conclusions: I. All cups are platesII. All plates are cups

A. both conclusion I and II follows
B. only conclusion I follows
C. only conclusion II follows
D. neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Answer» C. only conclusion II follows
15156.

What is the liquid component of blood?

A. Plasma
B. White Blood Cells
C. Red Blood Cells
D. Platelets
Answer» B. White Blood Cells
15157.

The amount received at 10% per annum Compound interest after 3 yrs is Rs. 5324. What was the principal (in Rs.)?

A. 4100
B. 4200
C. 4000
D. 4300
Answer» D. 4300
15158.

The vernier reading should not be taken at its face value before an actual check has been taken for

A. Zero error
B. Its calibration
C. Flatness of measuring jaws
D. Temperature equalization
Answer» B. Its calibration
15159.

Where was a 2-day Commanders Conclave of the Eastern Air Command (EAC) inaugurated by Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa in August 2019?

A. Guwahati
B. Kohima
C. Agartala
D. Shillong
E. Dispur
Answer» E. Dispur
15160.

The r.m.s. value of a Half-wave Rectified symmetrical square wave current of 2A is:-

A. √2 A
B. 1 A
C. 1/√2 A
D. √3 A
Answer» B. 1 A
15161.

Which city in Jammu and Kashmir has started its first floating ambulance to provide healthcare benefits to people living in the area?

A. Baramulla
B. Jammu
C. Srinagar
D. Udhampur
E. Anantnag
Answer» D. Udhampur
15162.

The sum of the ages of 2 brothers is 50. Ten years ago, the elder brother was twice the age of the younger one.What is the present age of the elder brother?

A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 20 years
D. 35 years
Answer» C. 20 years
15163.

The sentence(s) given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.We are all accountable _____ team leader for our work on this project.

A. of
B. with
C. for
D. to
Answer» E.
15164.

The relativistic mass of a particle moving with a speed of 2.0 × 108 m/s in an accelerator is found to be 2.4 × 10-26 kg. The rest mass of the particle is: (c = 3.0 × 108 m/s)

A. 1.79 × 10-26 kg
B. 0.87 × 10-26 kg
C. 1.21 × 10-26 kg
D. 0.48 × 10-26 kg
Answer» B. 0.87 × 10-26 kg
15165.

Turbocharger engines are those in which charge density is increased by

A. Separate air compressors
B. Compressors driven by exhaust gas turbine
C. Cooling inlet air
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Cooling inlet air
15166.

Twenty-five litres of 60% concentration of an acid solution is added to 35 litres of 80% concentration of the acid solution. What is the concentration of acid in the new solution? (correct to one decimal places)

A. 62.5%
B. 60.7%
C. 55.7%
D. 71.7%
Answer» E.
15167.

Sales of a firm are Rs. 40 lacs; variable costs Rs. 10 lacs; fixed costsRs. 15 lacs; interest Rs. 5 lacs. Combined leverage of the firm will be

A. 2.5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 8
Answer» C. 2
15168.

Which of the following methods will help in reducing segregation in concrete?1. Not using the vibrator to spread the concrete2. Reducing the continued vibration3. Improving the cohesion of a lean dry mix through the addition of a further small quantity of water

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» B. 1 and 2 only
15169.

The least perfect square number exactly divisible by 4, 5, 6, 15 and 18 is -

A. 800
B. 225
C. 361
D. 900
Answer» E.
15170.

'Chancellor' of the State-run Universities in West Bengal is ______________.

A. Governor of the State
B. Chief Minister of the Sate
C. Education Minister of the State
D. Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
Answer» B. Chief Minister of the Sate
15171.

The pressure intensity at a point in a fluid is given by 3.92 N/cm2. Find the corresponding height of the fluid, when the fluid is oil of specific gravity 0.9.

A. 5.55 m
B. 4.44 m
C. 6.66 m
D. 7.77 m
Answer» C. 6.66 m
15172.

What is meant by HVOF in metal coating?

A. High Velocity Oxidised Filler
B. High Viscous Oxidised Fluid
C. High Viscous Oxygen Fuel
D. High Velocity Oxygen Fuel
Answer» E.
15173.

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.bac_cab_cd_a_ac_ca

A. dacbd
B. dcbac
C. cadbc
D. bdabc
Answer» B. dcbac
15174.

What is the symbol of element Lead?

A. S
B. Ag
C. K
D. Pb
Answer» E.
15175.

The value of \(∫_Cf(z)dz\) where c ⇒ |z| = 6 is

A. 2π(i + 2)
B. -2π(i + 2)
C.
D. 2π(i)
Answer» E.
15176.

There are four samples P, Q, R and S with natural frequencies 64, 96, 128 and 250 Hz respectively. They are mounted on test setups for conducting vibration experiments. If a loud pure note of frequency 144 Hz is produced by some instrument, which of the samples will show the most perceptible induced vibration?

A. P
B. Q
C. R
D. S
Answer» D. S
15177.

The question below consists of two statements labelled I and II. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and give your answer.Question:What is the distance between the points A and D?(I) Point A is 8 km to the west of point B, which is 7 km to the North of point C.(II) Point A is 5 km to the North East of point D. Point C is 7 km to the South of point B.

A. Data in both Statements I and II together are sufficient to answer the question.
B. Data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.
C. Data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
D. Data in both Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
Answer» D. Data in both Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
15178.

Where did President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurate exhibitions on Mahatma Gandhi and Khadi to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the Mahatma?

A. The Gambia
B. Gabon
C. Mali
D. Burkina Faso
E. Kenya
Answer» B. Gabon
15179.

Which of the following Indian Naval Ships, a mission deployed for Anti-Piracy Operations, is participating in the maiden IN - EUNAVFOR Joint Naval Exercise in the Gulf of Aden?

A. INS Tarkash
B. INS Taragiri
C. INS Trikand
D. INS Shivalik
E. INS Satpura
Answer» D. INS Shivalik
15180.

The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) was established by the Central Government in the year _________.

A. 1997
B. 1998
C. 1996
D. 1999
Answer» C. 1996
15181.

Ukai Dam is constructed on which river?

A. Tapi
B. Ganga
C. Krishna
D. Periyar
Answer» B. Ganga
15182.

The term of India as a non - permanent member of United Nations Security Council has been - (Till September 2018)

A. 10 Years
B. 12 Years
C. 13 Years
D. 14 Years
Answer» E.
15183.

Which of the following is NOT a capital of any State in India?

A. Allahabad
B. Ranchi
C. Raipur
D. Dehradun
Answer» B. Ranchi
15184.

The price of sugar is increased by 18%. A person wants to increase the expenditure by 12% only. By what percent, correct to one decimal place, should he decrease his consumption?

A. 6%
B. 5.3%
C. 5.1%
D. 5.6%
Answer» D. 5.6%
15185.

Ravi can complete a task in 6 days and Mohan can complete the task in 9 days. In how many days can Ravi and Mohan together complete the same task?

A. \(3\frac{3}{5}\) days
B. 9 days
C. 15 days
D. \(3\frac{2}{5}\) days
Answer» B. 9 days
15186.

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given:Statements:All houses are bungalows Some bungalows are flatsConclusions:I. All houses are flats II. All bungalows are houses

A. only conclusion II follows
B. only conclusion I follows
C. neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
D. both conclusion I and II follows
Answer» D. both conclusion I and II follows
15187.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix - I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix - II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example, ‘D’ can be represented by 68, 10 etc. and ‘R’ can be represented by 34, 22 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word ‘PRIME’.Matrix – I 012340IPIMR1DIWRW2SHRBE3PREPR4REPCF Matrix - II 567895AEZAZ6MGADY7KAXGM8ABCAW9PVMHN

A. 42, 31, 20, 79, 57
B. 33, 34, 11, 97, 56
C. 95, 13, 02, 14, 23
D. 30, 22, 00, 65, 99
Answer» C. 95, 13, 02, 14, 23
15188.

Where is the headquarters of Maharashtra State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) located?

A. Mumbai
B. Pune
C. Nagpur
D. Aurangabad
Answer» C. Nagpur
15189.

The number of students of class I is -

A. 50
B. 100
C. 250
D. 150
E. 200
Answer» F.
15190.

United Nations Day is observed every year on 24 October. The organisation was founded in which year?

A. 1948
B. 1945
C. 1947
D. 1950
E. 1946
Answer» C. 1947
15191.

Union Government has said that there will be no increase in lease rent for the SEZ units for the financial year 2020-21. What does 'S' stand for in SEZ?

A. Service
B. Special
C. Social
D. Security
E. State
Answer» C. Social
15192.

The size of the iso-electronic species Cl-, Ar and Ca2+ is affected by:

A. Azimuthal quantum number of valence shell
B. Electron-electron interaction in the outer orbitals
C. Principal quantum number of valence shell
D. Nuclear charge
Answer» E.
15193.

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows. Your answer to this question should be based on the passage only.By 2050, the Earth's population will likely have swelled from seven to nine billion people. To fill all those stomachs-while accounting for shifting consumption patterns, climate change, and a finite amount of arable land and potable water-some experts say food production will have to double. How can we make the numbers add up? Experts say higher yielding crop varieties and more efficient farming methods will be crucial. So will waste reduction. Experts urge cities to reclaim nutrients and water from waste streams and preserve farmland. Poor countries, they say, can improve crop storage and packaging and rich nations could cut back on resource-intensive foods like meat.Which one of the following statements best sums up the above passage?

A. The population of the world is growing very fast.
B. Food security is a perennial problem only in developing countries.
C. The world does not have enough resources to meet the impending food scarcity.
D. Food security is increasingly a collective challenge.
Answer» E.
15194.

Thevenin’s equivalents of the network in Fig. (1) are 10 V and 2 Ω. If a resistance of 3 Ω is connected across terminals AB as shown in Fig. (2), what are Thevenin’s equivalents?

A. 10 V and 1.2 Ω
B. 6 V and 1.2 Ω
C. 10 V and 5.2 Ω
D. 6 V and 5.2 Ω
Answer» C. 10 V and 5.2 Ω
15195.

A constituency consists of two parties A and B. A has a solid vote bank of 30% and B has a vote bank of x%. Remaining parties are neutral voters. Out of the neutral voters, a section of them turn up for the election and 60% of those who turned voted for A. Out of others who didn’t vote 70% of them have voted for B. Originally A got 28 4/7% more votes than B. But if the people who did not turn up voted, A would have still won but by 4 4/49%. What is the percentage amount of voters who did not vote?

A. 15
B. 18
C. 20
D. 25
E. 30
Answer» D. 25
15196.

The first local oscillator of a spectrum analyser usually covers a frequency range of less than an octave is easily tuned with which of the following

A. Low-pass filter
B. Varactor diode
C. Light Emitting diode
D. Zener diode
Answer» C. Light Emitting diode
15197.

The concept of 'Life Space' is a part of:

A. Classical conditioning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Insightful learning
D. Lewin's field theory
Answer» E.
15198.

Which of the following statement regarding structural changes of India is correct?

A. Contribution of Construction Sector is increasing in Gross National Product.
B. Contribution of Manufacturing Sector is increasing in Gross National Product.
C. Relative Contribution of Agriculture Sector is declining in Gross National Product.
D. Relative Contribution of Mining and Quarrying Sector is declining in Gross National Product.
Answer» E.
15199.

The Ministry of AYUSH has formulated of the Common Yoga Protocol, CYP training programme. The Common Yoga Protocol - Yoga Appreciation Programme will commence in February 2021 and will continue up to which month?

A. March
B. April
C. May
D. June
E. July
Answer» E. July
15200.

The fifth edition of the South Asia Region Public Procurement Conference was held in:

A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Trivandrum
D. New Delhi
Answer» E.