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16001.

What comes next in the given series?6L, 9M, 14O, 21R, ?

A. 32Q
B. 20K
C. 30V
D. 25C
Answer» D. 25C
16002.

Sunil decided to host a party for all those who are born in the even month of a year. Who all of the following will be invited to the party?Ajay was born on 12th September 2005.Riya was born on 1st January 2001.Ram was born on 3rd October 2002.John was born on 15th April 2001.

A. All of them
B. Ram and John
C. Only Ajay
D. Ajay and John
Answer» C. Only Ajay
16003.

The values of shear angle and shear strain, respectively, are

A. 30.3° and 1.98
B. 30.3° and 4.23
C. 40.2° and 2.97
D. 40.2° and 1.65
Answer» E.
16004.

The piece of sawn timber whose dimensions do not exceed 5cm either in breadth or in thickens is known as

A. Baulk
B. Plank
C. Scantling
D. Batten
Answer» E.
16005.

Three of the following four number - pairs are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the number - pair that is different from the rest.

A. 4 : 65
B. 1 : 2
C. 3 : 27
D. 2 : 9
Answer» D. 2 : 9
16006.

Sharan and Mayukh, working together, can complete a task in 18 days. However, Mayukh works alone and leaves after completing one-third of the task. Then, Sharan takes over and completes the remaining work by himself. As a result, the duo could complete the task in 40 days. How many days would Sharan alone have taken to do the job if Mayukh had worked faster than Sharan?

A. 45
B. 30
C. 72
D. 24
Answer» B. 30
16007.

. Select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.A, H, N, S, ?

A. Y
B. V
C. X
D. W
Answer» E.
16008.

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.With each passing day he was going in more trouble.

A. he were going to
B. No improvement
C. he are getting in
D. he was getting into
Answer» E.
16009.

The script 'Gurumukhi' for Punjabi language was invented by the Sikh guru ______.

A. Guru Har Kishan
B. Guru Ramdas
C. Guru Har Rai
D. Guru Angad
Answer» E.
16010.

Which among the following is/are input devices?I. KeyboardII. ScannerIII. Joy-stick

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. All options are correct.
Answer» E.
16011.

Which of the following methods of reliability of a test describes the average correlation of all split-half correlations and can be applied when there are more than two options to each item?

A. Inter-rater reliability
B. Kuder-Richardson formula 20
C. Cronbach's alpha
D. Kuder-Richardson formula 21
Answer» D. Kuder-Richardson formula 21
16012.

Transmission of heat by molecular collision is called

A. Convection
B. Conduction
C. Radiation
D. Ionisation
Answer» C. Radiation
16013.

Which company has been awarded the Leading Oil & Gas Corporate of the Year ­2015 award?

A. IOC
B. ONGC
C. HPCL
D. BPCL
Answer» B. ONGC
16014.

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in the field of cybersecurity between India and which of the following countries?

A. Japan
B. Sweden
C. Norway
D. Australia
E. Finland
Answer» B. Sweden
16015.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given approval to the demerger of Nagarnar Steel Plant (NSP) from National Minerals Development Corporation (NMDC) Limited. NSP is an Integrated Steel Plant being set up in which state?

A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Bihar
D. Odisha
E. Rajasthan
Answer» C. Bihar
16016.

What is the average age of the immediate neighbours of T in the circular arrangement?

A. 25
B. 19
C. 23
D. 20
E. 28
Answer» D. 20
16017.

Which of the following former Indian Presidents served for the shortest duration?

A. R. Venkataraman
B. Dr. Zakir Husain
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Neelam S. Reddy
Answer» C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
16018.

The first women IPS officer of India is

A. Isha Basant Joshi
B. Anna George
C. Kiran Bedi
D. Merin Joseph
Answer» D. Merin Joseph
16019.

The areas of two similar triangles are 169 sq.cm. and 121 sq.cm. If the longest side of larger triangle is 26 cm, then the length of the longest side of the other triangle is ______.

A. 26 cm
B. 18 cm
C. 28 cm
D. 22 cm
Answer» E.
16020.

Which of the following is the correct number of the classical dance form of India according to Sangeet Natak Akademi?

A. 7
B. 8
C. 5
D. 10
Answer» C. 5
16021.

We obtain average _________ by dividing the total energy consumed by the total time taken.

A. force
B. power
C. torque
D. momentum
Answer» C. torque
16022.

Total Foreign Direct Investments inflows into India during the 2nd quarter of FY 2020-21 is how many million dollars?

A. 22,457
B. 25,790
C. 28,102
D. 30,549
E. 36,904
Answer» D. 30,549
16023.

Required on _______ to limit

A. sea
B. water
C. land
D. air
Answer» D. air
16024.

Which mountain of Sri Lanka is named as Bible Rock by Europeans?

A. Namunukula
B. Hunnasgiriya
C. Batalegala
D. Gongala
Answer» D. Gongala
16025.

There are two numbers which are greater than 21 and their LCM and HCF are 3003 and 21 respectively. What is the sum of these numbers?

A. 504
B. 508
C. 514
D. 528
Answer» B. 508
16026.

Select the correct option:[ζ is the damping factor of second order system]

A. ζ = 1; undershoot system
B. ζ = -2; overshoot system
C. ζ = -1; critical damped system
D. ζ = 0.5; undershoot system
Answer» E.
16027.

Three categories of employees A, B and C get wages in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3, if they get increments of 5%, 10% and 15% respectively. What will be the new ratio of their wages?

A. 7 : 21 : 23
B. 21 : 22 : 23
C. 7 : 22 : 23
D. 21 : 44 : 69
Answer» E.
16028.

Which Indian received the noble peace prize of 2014?

A. Sam Pitroda
B. Mother Teresa
C. Kailash Satyarthi
D. Nadia Murad
Answer» D. Nadia Murad
16029.

The operational amplifiers are seldom used for differentiation because

A. Of the problem of drift with differentiating circuits
B. Because of the poor efficiency
C. Because of the complex circuitry requirements
D. The noises are amplified, and this can be significant in the output.
Answer» E.
16030.

Which of the following Ministries releases the ‘Ease of Living Index’ in India?

A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer» C. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
16031.

What was the total amount of Bank deposit in India as on 31st March 2018?

A. Rs. 107 lakh core
B. Rs. 137 lakh core
C. Rs. 127 lakh crore
D. Rs. 117 lakh crore
Answer» E.
16032.

Which figure represents the exact relationship with the variables given in questions?A. B. C. D. Country, State, city

A. D
B. B
C. C
D. A
Answer» C. C
16033.

Which of the following has announced a partnership with retail store chain Vishal Mega Mart for the home delivery of essential items through a safe supply chain in 26 cities?

A. Amazon
B. Zomato
C. Uber
D. Flipkart
E. Myntra
Answer» E. Myntra
16034.

The longest duration of the year happens on which of the following planet?

A. Saturn
B. Jupiter
C. Neptune
D. Earth
Answer» D. Earth
16035.

Which is the largest city of Myanmar, the neighboring country of India?

A. Yangon
B. Naypyidaw
C. Mandalay
D. Mawlamyine
Answer» B. Naypyidaw
16036.

The ripple frequency in a ‘p’ pulse rectifier is supplied by ‘f’ Hz supply given by:

A. P × f
B. 2P × f
C. (P - 1) × f
D. 2(P - 1) × 1
Answer» B. 2P × f
16037.

Which of the following statements are correct in case of vertical intermediate stiffeners?1. These are required only when the ratio of web depth to thickness is greater than 150.2. They should be provided throughout the length of beam at spacing less than 1.5 times web depth.3. These can be fitted between flanges with clear gaps at top and bottom.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only
16038.

Where is the tomb of Sher Shah located?

A. Sasaram
B. Delhi
C. Kalinger
D. Sonargaon
Answer» B. Delhi
16039.

The least perfect square that is divisible by each of 21, 35 and 175 is:

A. 1225
B. 11025
C. 18225
D. 21025
Answer» C. 18225
16040.

Which of the following factors are affecting critical shear stresses?1. Purity of metals reduces the critical shear stress2. Surface films greatly enhance the critical shear stress3. Rise in temperature4. Rate of deformation and the extent of initial deformation also help in raising the critical shear stress

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1 ,2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
16041.

Which of the following rivers is NOT a part of the Ganga River System?

A. Son
B. Dhansari
C. Mandakini
D. Hindon
Answer» C. Mandakini
16042.

What is the simplified value of \(\sqrt {18} - \frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }}\)

A. 5/√2
B. 5√2
C. 2√5
D. 2/√5
Answer» B. 5√2
16043.

What is called the dealing done through "money"?

A. Buy-sell
B. Direct selling
C. Commodity exchange
D. No option is correct
Answer» B. Direct selling
16044.

The tool life of a tool is said to be over if

A. The tool has failed and a poor surface finish is obtained
B. Sudden increase in power and cutting forces takes place and chatter appears in machining
C. Overheating and fuming due to friction occurs in addition to dimensional instability
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
16045.

Under which Five Year Plan, the steel plants of Rourkela, Bhilai and Durgapur were established?

A. Second
B. Fourth
C. Seventh
D. Third
Answer» B. Fourth
16046.

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding friction?

A. It is caused by the interlocking of the irregularities on the surfaces
B. It is caused by the force of adhesion between the surfaces
C. It is a necessary evil
D. It does not cause wastage of energy
Answer» E.
16047.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.Were you frightened by the strange noise?

A. Do the strange noise frighten you?
B. Did the strange noise frightened you?
C. Did the strange noise frighten you?
D. Does the strange noise frighten you?
Answer» D. Does the strange noise frighten you?
16048.

The electrons in the outermost orbit of an atom are known as:

A. strong bond electrons
B. drift electrons
C. non-conductive electrons
D. valence electrons
Answer» E.
16049.

Which of the following conditions hold good for a train which crosses the bridge of length l in time t1 and crosses another bridge of length \(\dfrac{l}{2} \) in time t2?1. \(t_2 = \dfrac{t_1}{2}\)2. \(2t_2 > t_1\)3. \(t_2 < \dfrac{t_1}{2}\)4. Speed of train is \(\dfrac{l}{10} \ \text{if} \ t_1 -t_2 = 5\)Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 4 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» B. 2 and 4 only
16050.

The LL(1) and LR(0) techniques are __________.

A. Both same in power
B. Both simulate reverse of right most derivation
C. Both simulate reverse of left most derivation
D. Incomparable
Answer» E.