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15301.

The 2’s complement of the binary number (10000000)2 is

A. (01111111)2
B. (10101010)2
C. (10000000)2
D. (01010101)2
Answer» D. (01010101)2
15302.

Ring shakes in timber are:

A. Longitudinal separations in the wood between the annual rings
B. Longitudinal crack which is usually normal to the annual rings
C. Swelling caused by the growth of layers of sapwood over wounds
D. Bases of twigs or branches buried by activity of the mother branch
Answer» B. Longitudinal crack which is usually normal to the annual rings
15303.

Which of the following energy conversions occurs in an electric iron?

A. Electrical energy is converted into chemical energy.
B. Electrical energy is converted into light energy.
C. The heat energy is converted into electrical energy.
D. The electrical energy is converted into heat energy.
Answer» E.
15304.

Which Indian State has the highest percentage of children suffering from malnutrition ?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Jharkhand
D. Bihar
Answer» D. Bihar
15305.

Refer the below data table and answer the following Question.YearProfit or (-Loss)In Rs Crore201152012152013-202014-152015-5 What was the total Profit or loss of the company in last 5 years?

A. Profit of Rs. 20 crores
B. Loss of Rs. 30 crores
C. Loss of Rs. 20 crores
D. Profit of Rs. 30 crores
Answer» D. Profit of Rs. 30 crores
15306.

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence."When will you complete your project?" my teacher asked.

A. My teacher asked when I will complete my project.
B. My teacher asked when I will be completing my project.
C. My teacher asked when I could complete my project.
D. My teacher asked when I would complete my project.
Answer» E.
15307.

Where was the world’s first television channel dedicated to human rights launched on 16 January 2019?

A. Paris
B. Delhi
C. New York
D. London
E. Tokyo
Answer» E. Tokyo
15308.

Two racing cars of masses \(m_1\) and \(m_2\) are moving in circles of radii \(r_1\) and \(r_2\) respectively. Their speeds are such that each car males a complete circle in the same time 't'. The ratio of angular speed of the first to that of the second car is :

A. \(m_1 : m_2\)
B. \(1 : 1\)
C. \(r_1 : r_2\)
D. 1 : 2
Answer» C. \(r_1 : r_2\)
15309.

Which of the following power projects of Rajasthan is under state's complete ownership?

A. Chambal Project
B. Beas Project
C. Mahi Project
D. Satpura Project
Answer» D. Satpura Project
15310.

Two non-negative numbers whose sum is 9 and the product of the one number and square of the other number is maximum, are

A. 5 and 4
B. 3 and 6
C. 1 and 8
D. 7 and 2
Answer» C. 1 and 8
15311.

The following graph shows the number of boys and girls in class V, class VI, class VII and Class VIII. Study the graph and answer the question.The total number of girls is how much per cent less than total number of boys?(Correct to two decimal places)

A. 5.67%
B. 6.12%
C. 3.67%
D. 4.75%
Answer» D. 4.75%
15312.

Suppose ω is a cube root of unity with ω ≠ 1. Suppose P and Q are the points on the complex plane defined by ω and ω2. If O is the origin, then what is the angle between OP and OQ?

A. 60°
B. 90°
C. 120°
D. 150°
Answer» B. 90°
15313.

The time required for the response to rising from 10% to 90% of the final value for over-damped systems is called:

A. Peak time
B. Settling time
C. Peak Overshoot time
D. Rise time
Answer» E.
15314.

The largest satellite orbits around the planet ______. (Fill up the blank)

A. Jupiter
B. Uranus
C. Neptune
D. Saturn
Answer» B. Uranus
15315.

The propagation constant or the angular wave number is _________the wavelength of the wave

A. directly proportional
B. directly proportional to the square of
C. inversely proportional
D. inversely proportional to the square of
Answer» D. inversely proportional to the square of
15316.

Which of the following instruments used for maintenance can measure voltage, current, continuity and resistance?

A. Multimeter
B. Megger
C. Function generator
D. CRO
Answer» B. Megger
15317.

The largest internal force in the bar shown in the figure is –

A. 20 kN
B. 13 kN
C. 10 kN
D. 7 kN
Answer» C. 10 kN
15318.

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.Had we left for the destination three hours ago, we ______ have reached there by now.

A. would
B. can
C. will
D. cannot
Answer» B. can
15319.

What is the full form of the abbreviated term 'ISRO'?

A. Indian Space Research Organisation
B. Indian Sea Research Organisation
C. Indian Standard Road Organisation
D. India and Sri Lanka Road Organisation
Answer» B. Indian Sea Research Organisation
15320.

Which animal was taken by Thorndike for his second experiment of Trial and Error theory of learning?

A. Dog
B. Cat
C. Rat
D. Simpanzee
Answer» C. Rat
15321.

What is the result when 0.129129129… is converted to a fraction?

A. 43/999
B. 129/333
C. 43/333
D. 129/666
Answer» D. 129/666
15322.

What will be compound interest (in Rs.) on a sum of Rs.6000 for 2 years at the rate of 10% per annum?

A. 1260
B. 1200
C. 1380
D. 1140
Answer» B. 1200
15323.

The Blue Revolution in India is related to ________

A. jute production
B. indigo production
C. agriculture
D. fish production
Answer» E.
15324.

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given:Statements:All red are bluesSome red are greensConclusions:I. Some blues are greens.II. Some greens are blues.

A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Both conclusions I and II follow
D. None of the conclusion I or II follows
Answer» D. None of the conclusion I or II follows
15325.

Which among the following is responsible for the rotation of the plane of oscillation of Foucault's pendulum?

A. Centripetal force
B. Viscous drag of air
C. Centrifugal force
D. Coriolis force
Answer» E.
15326.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.P - Hold it for a few seconds, not more than five and then exhale gently.Q - Inhale deeply and gently with both nostrilsR - Fill your belly and lungs with fresh air.S - For this simple breathing exercise, just sit comfortably, resting your hands in your lap if you are sitting cross-legged or your knees if you are sitting in a chair

A. QSPR
B. SQRP
C. PRSQ
D. RPQS
Answer» C. PRSQ
15327.

The famous Irwin pact of 1931 had provision of:

A. independence of princely states
B. total integration of princely states with the rest of India
C. universal adult franchise in India
D. Return of all lands not yet sold to third parties.
Answer» E.
15328.

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given:Statements:All beaches are beautifulColva is a beachConclusions:I. Colva is beautifulII. Parks are not beautiful

A. both conclusion I and II follows
B. neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
C. only conclusion II follows
D. only conclusion I follows
Answer» E.
15329.

Vanadium steel is normally used in the manufacture of:

A. axles and springs
B. ball bearings
C. magnets
D. railway switches and crossings
Answer» B. ball bearings
15330.

What decision should be taken in his case?Ganesh is 20 years old on 7 July 2016. He kept science as a major subject and scored 87% in class X and 65% in class XII. He is able to pay the fee according to the fee structure.

A. Cases will be referred to the Managing Director
B. Candidate will be selected
C. Candidate will not be selected
D. The given facts are insufficient for decision
Answer» C. Candidate will not be selected
15331.

The Central government has approved Rs 48 crores for the road project of Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in which city?

A. Nainital
B. Ranikhet
C. Mussoorie
D. Dehradun
E. Rudrapur
Answer» E. Rudrapur
15332.

The Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, launched ________ scheme on 18 July 2019.

A. Paramarsh
B. Pavitra
C. Parampara
D. Pradhan
E. None of these
Answer» B. Pavitra
15333.

The value of Rx in the circuit shown for maximum power dissipation in it is

A. 33.4 k
B. 17.6 k
C. 10 k
D. 5 k
Answer» D. 5 k
15334.

Which country has removed the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) from its list of terrorist organizations after nearly two decades?

A. Japan
B. USA
C. China
D. Russia
E. Canada
Answer» C. China
15335.

Shashank's house is on the south. He leaves through the rear exit of his house and walks 18 m. Then he turns to the right and walks 28 m. Then he turns to the right and walks 35 m. Then he turns left and walks 12 m. Then he turns left and walks 17 m. How many meters away is he from his original position?

A. 40 m
B. 30 m
C. 24 m
D. 17 m
Answer» B. 30 m
15336.

When a tool is set below the centre, the

A. top rake angle increases
B. top rake angle decreases
C. top rake angle does not change
D. top rake angle becomes negative.
Answer» C. top rake angle does not change
15337.

Which of the following has approved a USD 250 million loan to Bangladesh to help finance reforms?

A. ADB
B. World Bank
C. NDB
D. AIIB
E. IMF
Answer» B. World Bank
15338.

What is the difference of the cube and square of the common root of (x2 - 8x + 15) = 0 and (y2 + 2y - 35) = 0?

A. 76
B. 100
C. 294
D. 318
Answer» C. 294
15339.

The book, 'In the Service of the Republic' is jointly authored by _____

A. Vijay Kelkar and Ajay Shah
B. Ramchandra Guha and Aditya Mukherji
C. Shashi Tharoor and Madhuri Vijay
D. Jairam Ramesh and Keshav Guha
Answer» B. Ramchandra Guha and Aditya Mukherji
15340.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related tothe first term.WOLF : FLOW :: DRAW :

A. WRAD
B. WARD
C. DARW
D. RWAD
Answer» C. DARW
15341.

The minimum age for being eligible to vote in the Indian Elections was reduced from 21 years to 18 years in the decade of -

A. 1960's
B. 1970's
C. 1980's
D. 1990's
Answer» D. 1990's
15342.

Read the following statements carefully:1.RailTel Corporation of India Ltd held its 15th Annual General Meeting in September 2019.2.Currently 4900+stations are live with RailTel’s RailWire Wi-Fi.3.RailTel has achieved a turnover of Rs.1017 crore and posted a Profit before Tax amounting to Rs. 179 crore and net profit of Rs.110 crore during 2018-19 on standalone basis.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» E. All are correct
15343.

If 'P' means '÷', 'Q' means '+', 'R' means 'x' and 'S' means '-', then 54 R 11 P 99 Q 23 S 14 = ?

A. 35
B. 15
C. 44
D. 57
Answer» C. 44
15344.

The resistive force between a vehicle’s tyres and the road is known as ______.

A. Rolling resistance
B. Earthing resistance
C. Tyre resistance
D. Road resistance
Answer» B. Earthing resistance
15345.

The income of A & B are in the ratio of 4 : 3 and their annual expenses are in the ratio of 3 : 2. If each saves Rs. 60,000. Find A's income?

A. Rs. 2,40,000
B. Rs. 72,0000
C. Rs. 19,2000
D. Rs. 48,0000
Answer» B. Rs. 72,0000
15346.

Ustad Jawad Ali Khan sings in this style of music

A. Carnatic
B. Thumri
C. Hindustani
D. Dhrupad
Answer» D. Dhrupad
15347.

The differential protection for the windings of an alternator responds to

A. Overload
B. Rotor earth fault
C. Inter-turn short circuit of stator winding
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
15348.

Which measuring instrument is an indicating instrument?

A. Read type frequency meter
B. Energy meter
C. Ammeter
D. Temperature recording instrument
Answer» D. Temperature recording instrument
15349.

Which of the following is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world in terms of electricity production?

A. Tarbela Dam
B. Longtan Dam
C. Three Gorges Dam
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
15350.

The continuity equation is the result of the application of the following law to the flow field:

A. Conservation of energy
B. First law of thermodynamic
C. Conservation of mass
D. Newtons second law of motion
Answer» D. Newtons second law of motion