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16551.

Use the correct word in the following:Not everybody shares my _______.

A. principals
B. principalities
C. principles
D. personalities
Answer» D. personalities
16552.

The pH of a solution, whose hydrogen ion concentration is 1 × 10-5 mole per litre, will be ________.

A. 6
B. 5
C. 4
D. 7
Answer» C. 4
16553.

Which among the following pollutants is a secondary pollutant?

A. Ozone
B. Nitrogen Oxide
C. Sulphur Dioxide
D. Carbon Monoxide
Answer» B. Nitrogen Oxide
16554.

Two lines \(\frac{{x - 3}}{1} = \frac{{y + 1}}{3} = \frac{{z - 6}}{{ - 1}}{\rm{\;and\;}}\frac{{x + 5}}{7} = \frac{{y - 2}}{{ - 6}} = \frac{{z - 3}}{4}\) intersect at the point R. The reflection of R in the xy-plane has coordinates:

A. (2, -4, -7)
B. (2, 4, 7)
C. (2, -4, 7)
D. (-2, 4, 7)
Answer» B. (2, 4, 7)
16555.

The position of base course in a flexible pavement is

A. over the sub - base
B. below the sub - base
C. over the sub - grade but below the sub - base
D. over the wearing course when renewal of surface is needed
Answer» B. below the sub - base
16556.

Supersonic jets cause thinning of which layer?

A. O2 layer
B. O3 layer
C. CO2 layer
D. SO2 layer
Answer» C. CO2 layer
16557.

Which author has been awarded the title 'Companion of Honours' on December 12, 2017?

A. J. K. Rowling
B. Charlotte Bronte
C. Jane Austen
D. Roald Dahl
Answer» B. Charlotte Bronte
16558.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.You have travelled a long way. You _______ be tired.

A. should
B. must
C. can
D. could
Answer» C. can
16559.

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set.(13, 133, 6)

A. (11, 122, 2)
B. (10, 8, 6)
C. (3, 4, 2)
D. (9, 91, 4)
Answer» E.
16560.

What was the theme of the third edition of Bloomberg Global Business Forum?

A. Powering Digital and Physical Linkages
B. Restoring Global Stability
C. Sustainability and Resilience
D. Vision 2030
E. Towards a Common Future
Answer» C. Sustainability and Resilience
16561.

The parliament has powers to amend the provisions of the Constitution of India. Which article of the constitution confers this power on the parliament?

A. Article 1
B. Article 256
C. Article 55
D. Article 368
Answer» E.
16562.

Which bridge is used to measure the inductance of a high Q inductor?

A. Anderson
B. Hay
C. Maxwell
D. Wien
Answer» C. Maxwell
16563.

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'.The Himalayas represent one of the more rugged mountain barriers of the world.

A. one of the most
B. No substitution required
C. one in the most
D. the more
Answer» B. No substitution required
16564.

The rate at which electrical work is done or the rate at which electrical energy is consumed is called-

A. Power
B. Current
C. Potential Difference
D. Work
Answer» B. Current
16565.

Which of the following material is used to make a tip of a center punch?

A. Cast iron
B. Zinc
C. High carbon steel
D. Copper
Answer» D. Copper
16566.

What is the approximate area of the shaded region in the figure given?

A. 15.3 cm2
B. 25.5 cm2
C. 28.4 cm
D. 30.5 cm2
Answer» E.
16567.

What is the ratio of the mean proportional between 24 and 150 and the third proportional between 12 and 6√5?

A. 1 : 4
B. 4 : 1
C. 1 : 2
D. 2 : 1
Answer» C. 1 : 2
16568.

The Heat transfer takes place due to

A. Mass transfer
B. Change of temperature
C. Change of pressure
D. Change in Entropy
Answer» C. Change of pressure
16569.

Select the incorrect statement from the following about hydrodynamic lubrication.

A. It cannot be used with thrust bearings
B. It is used with sliding bearings
C. It does not require a pressurized supply of lubricant
D. The surfaces do not contact each other during rotation
Answer» B. It is used with sliding bearings
16570.

Select the FALSE statement among the following options with reference to PowerPoint software.

A. Text can be entered by typing inside a Text Box
B. When a text box is added in normal view, the text can be edited directly in the slide
C. Copy and paste option cannot be used to enter text in a Text Box.
D. Shapes such as squares, circles, callout balloons, and block arrows can contain text
Answer» D. Shapes such as squares, circles, callout balloons, and block arrows can contain text
16571.

What is Rohit Sharma’s say on hitting hundred near the 40th over in Mohali test?

A. To not commit the mistake to give chance to the bowler to bowl him out
B. To be very aggressive on field after 25th over
C. To stay calm and face every ball as it comes
D. To stay comes and face every ball as it calm
Answer» B. To be very aggressive on field after 25th over
16572.

What does the following flip flop configuration does ?

A. Q = 1 always
B. Q = 0 always
C. Acts as 1-bit counter
D. Act as 1-bit memory
Answer» D. Act as 1-bit memory
16573.

The roots of the equation x3 - 12x2 + 39x - 28 = 0 are in A. P., the common difference is

A. 2
B. 3
C. -2
D. 4
Answer» C. -2
16574.

Which of the following are the features of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana?1. Ensuring financial inclusion of the poor2. Enhancing financial literacy3. Provision for accidental insurance to account holders4. Allowing bank accounts with zero balanceSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
16575.

What was the purpose of 'Project arrow' in postal department started in the year 2008?

A. Enchancing the quality of services in mail delivery
B. All of the options
C. Focusing on money remittances and savings bank
D. Improvement in core operations of post offices
Answer» C. Focusing on money remittances and savings bank
16576.

The address given to each computer on the Internet known as:‐

A. Hardware Number
B. Device Address
C. IP Address
D. Net Address
Answer» D. Net Address
16577.

What are the general comfort conditions in an air-conditioning system?

A. 20°C DBT, 80% RH
B. 24°C DBT, 60% RH
C. 25°C DBT, 40% RH
D. 25°C DBT, 100% RH
Answer» C. 25°C DBT, 40% RH
16578.

Ravi scores 72% marks in examinations. If these are 360 marks, the maximum marks are:

A. 500
B. 400
C. 350
D. 450
Answer» B. 400
16579.

The value of 122 + 345 - 3 ÷ 1116 × 372 is:

A. 466
B. 469
C. 446
D. 460
Answer» B. 469
16580.

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.8, 13, 23, 43, ?, 163, 323

A. 83
B. 79
C. 63
D. 93
Answer» B. 79
16581.

The centre-right government of which country has made history by naming Nicholas Yatromanolakis as the country's first openly gay minister in a Cabinet reshuffle in January 2021?

A. Italy
B. Germany
C. Greece
D. Sweden
E. Finland
Answer» D. Sweden
16582.

Which of the following is the mascot for the 4th Asian Para Games?

A. Vinicius
B. Bing Dwen Dwen
C. Feifei
D. Soohorang
E. Miraitowa
Answer» D. Soohorang
16583.

The headquarters of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are located in ______.

A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. Bengaluru
D. Delhi
Answer» B. Kolkata
16584.

The total number of boys from B, C and D colleges are what percentage less than that of girls of the A, B and C colleges?

A. 25%
B. \(37\frac{1}{8}\% \)
C. \(33\frac{1}{3}\% \)
D. 31%
E. 64%
Answer» D. 31%
16585.

The mirror used by the dentists to see the teeth of the patients is

A. Convex
B. Concave
C. Plane
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Plane
16586.

What is the better way for the author to leave this planet?

A. To be able to see the people smiling because of you before you are dying.
B. To enjoy all luxuries of life before dying.
C. To be able to get recognition of successful entrepreneur before dying.
D. To die without any expectations.
Answer» B. To enjoy all luxuries of life before dying.
16587.

The measure of the central angle of the sector representing department B is ________ degrees.

A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
Answer» C. 50
16588.

Which of the following has the maximum value of thermal conductivity?

A. Steel
B. Copper
C. Brass
D. Aluminium
Answer» C. Brass
16589.

The Parliamentary Panel headed by Major. General (Retired) B.C. Khanduri has recently tabled its report in Parliament regarding the award of pension to the widow of a deceased soldier so that she can take care of her family. The report stated that after the death of a soldier, the pension of the spouse comes down to 60% of his pension and the spouse usually faces severe problems due to the loss of the breadwinner. The panel has recommended how much percentage of the pension to the widow in the report?

A. 70%
B. 80%
C. 90%
D. 100%
Answer» E.
16590.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.CHERISH

A. nurture
B. ignore
C. destroy
D. forsake
Answer» B. ignore
16591.

The unit vectors along the mutually perpendicular x, y and z axes are î, ĵ and k̂ respectively. Consider the plane z = 0 and two vectors \(\vec a\;and\;\vec b\) on the plane such that \(\vec a \ne \alpha \vec b\) for any scalar α. A vector perpendicular to both \(\vec a\;and\;\vec b\) is

A.
B. î - ĵ
C. –ĵ
D.
Answer» B. î - ĵ
16592.

Read the following passage and answer the two items that follow. Your answers to these items should be based on the passage only.Crude mineral oil comes out of the earth as a thick brown or black liquid with a strong smell. It is a complex mixture of many different substances, each with its own individual qualities. Most of them are combinations of hydrogen and carbon in varying proportions. Such hydrocarbons are also found in other forms such as bitumen, asphalt and natural gas. Mineral oil originates from the carcasses of tiny animals and from plants that live in the sea. Over millions of years, these dead creatures form large deposits under the sea-bed; and ocean currents cover them mineral hardens, it becomes sedimentary rock and effectively shuts out the oxygen, so preventing the complete decomposition of the marine deposits underneath. The layers of sedimentary rock become thicker and heavier. Their pressure produces heat, which transforms the tiny carcasses into crude oil in a process that is still going on today.Mineral oil deposits under the sea do not get completely decomposed because they

A. Are constantly washed by the ocean currents.
B. Become rock and prevent oxygen from entering them.
C. Contain a mixture of hydrogen and carbon.
D. Are carcasses of organisms lying in saline conditions.
Answer» C. Contain a mixture of hydrogen and carbon.
16593.

Which of the following is not the primary objective of industrial relations and labour laws?

A. Maintaining social equity
B. Providing credit facilities to industries
C. International uniformity
D. Promoting economic growth
Answer» C. International uniformity
16594.

Which of the following statements are correct ?(i) Communication is an Art and a Science(ii) Communication is a Social process(iii) Communication is a Human process(iv) Communication is a biological process

A. i, ii, iv are correct
B. ii, iii, iv are correct
C. i, iii, iv are correct
D. i, ii, iii are correct
Answer» E.
16595.

Which among the following formulates the Fiscal Policy in India?

A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. Finance Ministry
D. NITI Aayog
Answer» D. NITI Aayog
16596.

The top of the ground on which foundation of road rests is called

A. Soling
B. base
C. Either 1 or 2
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
16597.

Suppose you are provided with the following function declaration in the C programming language.int partition(int a[], int n);The function treats the first element of a[ ] as a pivot, and rearranges the array so that all elements less than or equal to the pivot is in the left part of the array, and all elements greater than the pivot is in the right part. In addition, it moves the pivot so that the pivot is the last element of the left part. The return value is the number of elements in the left part.The following partially given function in the C programming language is used to find the

A. (a, left_end, k) and (a + left_end + 1, n - left_end - 1, k - left_end - 1)
B. (a, left_end, k) and (a, n - left_end - 1, k - left_end - 1)
C. (a + left_end + 1, n - left_end - 1, k - left_end - 1) and (a, left_end, k)
D. (a, n - left_end - 1, k - left_end - 1) and (a, left_end, k)
Answer» B. (a, left_end, k) and (a, n - left_end - 1, k - left_end - 1)
16598.

The efficiency of vane type air compressor as compared to a roots air compressor for the same pressure ratio is ______

A. more
B. less
C. same
D. may be more or less
Answer» B. less
16599.

Speed and Delay study is conducted by which of the following method / instrument:

A. Floating car method
B. Workspot interview method
C. Doppler Radar
D. Electronic Detector
Answer» B. Workspot interview method
16600.

The primary source of energy in an ecosystem is:

A. Sunlight
B. Glucose
C. Protein
D. A.T.P.
Answer» B. Glucose