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16801.

The side of a rhombus is 5 cm and one of its diagonal is 8 cm. what is the area of the rhombus?

A. 30 cm2
B. 20 cm2
C. 40 cm2
D. 24 cm2
Answer» E.
16802.

The work ratio in a simple gas turbine plant in terms of pressure ratio rp is

A. \(1 - \frac {T_3}{T_1} (r_p)^\frac {\gamma - 1}{\gamma}\)
B. \(1 - \frac {T_1}{T_3} (r_p)^\frac {\gamma - 1}{\gamma}\)
C. \(1 - \frac {T_1}{T_3} (r_p)^\frac {\gamma}{\gamma - 1}\)
D. \(1 - \frac {T_1}{T_3} (r_p)^\frac 1 {\gamma}\)
Answer» C. \(1 - \frac {T_1}{T_3} (r_p)^\frac {\gamma}{\gamma - 1}\)
16803.

Samkaras philosophy is called as

A. Monism
B. Integral Monism
C. Dualism
D. Non-dualism
Answer» E.
16804.

Select the pair of words from the given options that shares the same relationship as the word pair below does.Contrary : Conflicting

A. Right : angle
B. Thunder : Lightening
C. Contemporary : Modern
D. Criminal : Stubborn
Answer» D. Criminal : Stubborn
16805.

The Government of Jharkhand initiated Wild Life Management Plan in different wildlife sanctuaries existing in the State of Jharkhand. The plan will implement for how many years?

A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. 4 years
D. 10 years
Answer» E.
16806.

Where is the Indian Forest Research Institute located?

A. Dehradun
B. Bhopal
C. Jaipur
D. Delhi
Answer» B. Bhopal
16807.

Two stations A and B are 110 km apart on a straight line. One train starts from A at 7 a.m. and travels towards B at 20 km/h. Another train starts from B at 8 a.m. and travels towards A at a speed of 25 km/h. At what time will they meet?

A. 10.30 a.m.
B. 11 a.m.
C. 9 a.m.
D. 10 a.m.
Answer» E.
16808.

Select the meaning of the given idiom.Haste makes waste

A. To do things quickly results in mistakes
B. To waste money
C. To be irresponsible
D. To be impatient
Answer» B. To waste money
16809.

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given word-pair.Dress : Stitch

A. Water : Swim
B. Drive : Road
C. Dish : Cook
D. Liquid : Measure
Answer» D. Liquid : Measure
16810.

The nucleus of which of the following atoms whose atomic mass numbers 'A' are given in the options would have the highest binding energy per nucleon?

A. 200
B. 100
C. 5
D. 20
Answer» C. 5
16811.

The tension (in kN) in a 10 m long cable, shown in the figure, neglecting its self-weight is

A. 120
B. 75
C. 60
D. 45
Answer» C. 60
16812.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.In spite of being good friends, Sharad refused to show his hand to Daler:

A. Use force against him
B. Play cards games with him
C. Reveal his plan of action
D. Stay faithful to him
Answer» D. Stay faithful to him
16813.

Sudha can row her boat at a speed of 5 km/hour in still water. If it takes her \(3\frac{{15}}{{16}}\) hours more to row the boat 10.5 km upstream than to return downstream, then the speed of the stream (in km/h) is:

A. 2
B. 3
C. 2 ½
D. 3 ½
Answer» C. 2 ½
16814.

Sanjay Gupta, will be honored with “Lokmanya Tilak National Journalism Award”. How much cash prize does the award carry?

A. Rs. 50,000
B. Rs. 75,000
C. Rs. 2 lakh
D. Rs. 1.5 lakh
E. Rs. 1 lakh
Answer» F.
16815.

The following table shows the monthly salaries (in Rs) of 50 families. Salary(in Rs.)25,000 – 30,00030,000 – 35,00035,000 – 40,00040,000 – 45,00045,000 – 50,000Number ofFamilies6129194 How many families have a monthly salary less than Rs. 40,000?

A. 46
B. 9
C. 18
D. 27
Answer» E.
16816.

The following (SEVEN) items consists of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below:Statement I: Impeachment procedure is a quasi-judicial procedure and the President of India can be impeached only on the grounds of violation of the ConstitutionStatement II: The impeachment procedure can be initiated in either House of the Parliament

A. Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
B. Both the statements 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
16817.

The martial dance form of Punjab is ______.

A. Daaga
B. Baaga
C. Laaga
D. Panga
Answer» C. Laaga
16818.

Which of the following personalities has been appointed as the head of Tehelka Panel after the much in news resignation of its chief K. Venkataswamy?

A. G.C. Saxena
B. S.N. Variyawa
C. S.N. Phukan
D. Kuldeep Singh
Answer» D. Kuldeep Singh
16819.

Which of the following metals exist in their original state?

A. Copper
B. Platinum
C. Iron
D. Potassium
Answer» C. Iron
16820.

Where will the 14th edition of Indo-Mongolian joint military training, Exercise Nomadic Elephant-XIV, be conducted?

A. Bakloh
B. Nagrota
C. Pune
D. Dinapur
E. Wellington
Answer» B. Nagrota
16821.

Successive discounts of p% and q% are equivalent to a discount of

A. (p + q)%
B. \(\left(p+q-\dfrac{pq}{100}\right)\%\)
C. \(\left(\dfrac{p+q-pq}{100}\right)\%\)
D. \(\left(\dfrac{p+q}{2}\right)%\)
Answer» C. \(\left(\dfrac{p+q-pq}{100}\right)\%\)
16822.

Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given.Two lengths of rope, bamboo or wood with rungs used for climbing up and down walls, sides of ships etc.

A. Ladder
B. Steps
C. Staircase
D. Bridge
Answer» B. Steps
16823.

When the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation, it is a/an-

A. Balanced equation
B. Mixed equation
C. Skeletal equation
D. Unbalanced equation
Answer» B. Mixed equation
16824.

When a cyclist moves on a curved path he/she tends to

A. Remain vertical
B. Bend outward
C. Bend Horizontal
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
16825.

Which cycle has heat addition process carried at both constant pressure and constant volume?

A. Carnot cycle
B. Diesel cycle
C. Dual cycle
D. Otto cycle
Answer» D. Otto cycle
16826.

The cost of manufacture of an article is made up of materials, labour and other expenses in the ratio 5 : 6 : 1 respectively. If the cost of material is Rs. 45, then find the cost of the article.

A. Rs. 120
B. Rs. 108
C. Rs. 105
D. Rs. 110
Answer» C. Rs. 105
16827.

In a monthly electricity bill, some part is fixed and other part is calculated based on the actual consumption of power per unit price. In a particular month for 500 units, the total electricity bill was Rs. 2,000 and in another month for 650 units, the total bill was Rs. 2,450. What will be the electricity bill, if the power consumption is 725 units?

A. Rs. 2,800
B. Rs. 2,675
C. Rs. 2,650
D. Rs. 2,700
Answer» C. Rs. 2,650
16828.

What decimal of month of April is an hour?

A. 0.002083
B. 0.002778
C. 0.001389
D. 0.0001389
Answer» D. 0.0001389
16829.

Which is the correct sequence of tasks involved in the development of curriculum?a) Formulating goals and objectivesb) Assessing needsc) Selecting appropriate instructional strategiesd) Selecting and organising contente) Evaluating effectiveness of learning and instructionChoose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A. a, b, d, c and e only
B. b, a, d, c and e only
C. b, a, c, d and e only
D. a, c, b, d and e only
Answer» C. b, a, c, d and e only
16830.

Which of the following has announced the establishment of a Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Centre, CIC with Amazon Web Services, AWS?

A. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
B. Wipro
C. NITI Aayog
D. TCS
E. Microsoft India
Answer» D. TCS
16831.

What does the name Santiniketan mean?

A. Abode of love
B. Abode of peace
C. Abode of culture
D. Abode of learning
Answer» C. Abode of culture
16832.

Veni is a year older than Smith. Smith is two years older than Salim. Raju is an year older than Salim. Who is the youngest of all?

A. Raju
B. Salim
C. Veni
D. Smith
Answer» C. Veni
16833.

Which country will host Commonwealth Games in 2018?

A. New Zealand
B. Australia
C. Scotland
D. Malaysia
Answer» C. Scotland
16834.

When is World Alzheimer's Day observed every year?

A. 20 September
B. 21 September
C. 22 September
D. 23 September
E. 19 September
Answer» C. 22 September
16835.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.My aunt who orders everyone around is a pain in the neck.

A. irritating
B. short tempered
C. curious
D. argumentative
Answer» B. short tempered
16836.

Which of the following, in a thermal power plant. is not a fixed cost ?

A. Fuel cost
B. Interest on capital
C. Depreciation
D. Insurance charges
Answer» B. Interest on capital
16837.

What is the output after two clock pulses for a bit sequence 1101 serially entered into a 4-bit parallel out shift register which is initially clear?

A. 0011
B. 1010
C. 1100
D. 0100
Answer» E.
16838.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is in which state of India ?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Maharashtra
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer» B. Kerala
16839.

12 years ago the ratio of ages of x and y was 1 : 2. The ratio of their ages 13 years hence will be 2 : 3. What will be the sum of their present ages?

A. 75
B. 125
C. 99
D. 82
Answer» D. 82
16840.

The compression ratio of diesel engines normally have the range:

A. 8 to 10
B. 10 to 15
C. 16 to 20
D. 80 to 90
Answer» D. 80 to 90
16841.

The universe is governed ________ law.

A. at
B. to
C. by
D. so
Answer» D. so
16842.

Recently, Health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan launched a new scheme of Annual Health Check-up for Central government health schemes beneficiaries who are pensioners of the age of ________ years and above.

A. 60
B. 65
C. 70
D. 75
E. 80
Answer» E. 80
16843.

What is the maximum loan that will be considered as priority sector lending in metro cities?

A. 20 Lakhs
B. 25 Lakhs
C. 30 Lakhs
D. 35 Lakhs
E. 38 Lakhs
Answer» E. 38 Lakhs
16844.

The difference between the simple interest at 20% per annum and the compound interest at the same rate on a certain sum for the first 2 years is Rs. 320. Find the sum.

A. Rs. 7500
B. Rs. 10000
C. Rs. 6000
D. Rs. 8000
Answer» E.
16845.

The irregularity factor for polished wires is:

A. 0.83 to 0.87
B. 0.93 to 0.98
C. 0.80 to 0.85
D. 1
Answer» E.
16846.

Which of the following should be the SEVENTH sentence after rearrangement?

A. P
B. S
C. R
D. Q
E. T
Answer» C. R
16847.

What is the full form of GB?

A. Generabyte
B. Gigabyte
C. Gainbyte
D. Genbyte
Answer» C. Gainbyte
16848.

The drug produced through biotechnology for cancer treatment is

A. Interferon
B. Insulin
C. H.G.H.
D. T.S.H.
Answer» B. Insulin
16849.

Which of the following rivers is NOT an east flowing river?

A. Vamsadhara
B. Mahi
C. Subarnarekha
D. Vaigai
Answer» C. Subarnarekha
16850.

Which Indian Naval Ship is participating in the 8th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) 2019?

A. INS Kesari
B. INS Shardul
C. INS Tir
D. INS Magar
E. INS Sujata
Answer» B. INS Shardul