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16951.

Suyash starts walking from Point A and goes 130 m towards southeast. Pradeep starts walking from Point B and goes 130 m towards southwest. After walking these distances, they both meet at Point C. Point D is located in such a way that if points A and B are connected with a straight line, then D would be the midpoint of that line. The distance between Point C and Point D is 120 m. What is the distance between Point A and Point B ?

A. 120 m
B. 100 m
C. 80 m
D. 50 m
Answer» C. 80 m
16952.

Which of the following statement relating to the sampling theory are correct?(i) The values of the statistical measures based on the sampled units are called values of statistic.(ii) In the simple random sampling technique, the element of the population and the unit of the sample are different.(iii) Snow- ball sampling technique is a probability based sampling technique.(iv) The 'law of statistical regularity' and the 'law of inertia of large numbers' are the main bases of the sample to become representative of the population.Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A. (ii) and (iii)
B. (i) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» C. (i), (ii) and (iii)
16953.

Which of the following is not a component of Observational Learinig?

A. Attention
B. Retention
C. Production
D. Preparation
Answer» E.
16954.

The AIIB is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. What does AIIB stand for?

A. Asian Investment Industrial Bank
B. Asian Infrastructure Industrial Bank
C. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
D. African Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer» D. African Infrastructure Investment Bank
16955.

What amount (in Rs.) does Sulekha spent on food per month?

A. 10000
B. 5000
C. 1000
D. 60000
Answer» B. 5000
16956.

Recently, Davo Karnicar passed away. He was a/an ________.

A. Singer
B. Judge
C. Journalist
D. Skier
E. Doctor
Answer» E. Doctor
16957.

The only difference between GNP and GDP is that GDP does not include income from ______.

A. Domestic production
B. Abroad
C. Steel production
D. Secondary sector
Answer» C. Steel production
16958.

The dance form 'Dandia' is synonymous with ________.

A. Navratri
B. Onam
C. Bihu
D. Ganesh Chaturthi
Answer» B. Onam
16959.

What is the theme of Global Financial Development Report, 2014?

A. Hunger and poverty
B. Corruption and fraud in corporate sector
C. Financial inclusion
D. Global recession and the Third World
Answer» D. Global recession and the Third World
16960.

'Stammering' is to 'Speech' as Deafness is to _______

A. Ear
B. Hearing
C. Noise
D. Commotion
Answer» C. Noise
16961.

The rank of the matrix \(\begin{bmatrix} 5 & 0 & -5 & 0 \\\ 0 & 2 & 0 & 1 \\\ -5 & 0 & 5 & 0 \\\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\) is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
16962.

Subject to a maximum of 450 mm, the maximum spacing of vertical reinforcement used in reinforced walls shall not exceed X times the wall thickness, wherein X is

A. 1
B. 1.5
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4.5
Answer» E. 4.5
16963.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.In ______ of the great work he is doing for economically weaker children, he has been given a special award.

A. reward
B. resolution
C. recognition
D. award
Answer» D. award
16964.

Which of the following railway stations has become the 3000th station in the country to have free public Wi-Fi?

A. Dabla railway station
B. Swarupganj railway station
C. Ellenabad railway station
D. Sakhpur railway station
E. Udhampur railway station
Answer» D. Sakhpur railway station
16965.

Recently, Ashley Cole announced his retirement. He is related to which sport?

A. Cricket
B. Basketball
C. Football
D. Tennis
E. Polo
Answer» D. Tennis
16966.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.My mother makes cookies every Saturday.

A. Cookies are made by my mother every Saturday.
B. Cookies were made by my mother every Saturday.
C. Every Saturday cookies made by my mother
D. Cookies make my mother every Saturday.
Answer» B. Cookies were made by my mother every Saturday.
16967.

Which of the following river crosses the equator two times?

A. Amazon
B. Nile
C. Mississippi
D. Zaire
Answer» E.
16968.

The structure of ribosomes consist of

A. D.N.A. and proteins
B. R.N.A. and proteins
C. R.N.A. and amino acids
D. R.N.A. and D.N.A.
Answer» C. R.N.A. and amino acids
16969.

Very recently, the government of India merged which Regional Rural Banks?Punjab Gramin BankMalwa Gramin BankSutlej Gramin BankVananchal Gramin Bank

A. 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
16970.

The voltage across 5 A source in the circuit is

A. 20 V
B. 17.5 V
C. 13 V
D. 15 V
Answer» C. 13 V
16971.

Where is GIFT city of India being planned by the government?

A. Ahmedabad
B. Mysore
C. Hyderabad
D. Jaipur
Answer» B. Mysore
16972.

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully and select which of the conclusions logically follow(s) the statement(s)Statements:I. All Mountains are metals.II. All metals are elements.Conclusions:1. All elements are mountains.2. All element are metals.

A. Conclusion 2 alone follows.
B. Both 1 and 2 follows.
C. Neither 1 nor 2 follows.
D. Conclusion 1 alone follows.
Answer» D. Conclusion 1 alone follows.
16973.

The 'Internship programme' in teacher education has been provided to help:

A. the teachers in school
B. the student teachers in the training programme
C. the teacher educators in the training institutions
D. the principals of the school where internship in conducted
Answer» C. the teacher educators in the training institutions
16974.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development announced a ₹ ________ crore venture capital fund for equity investments in agriculture and rural-focused startups.

A. 400
B. 500
C. 600
D. 700
E. 800
Answer» E. 800
16975.

The Tata Group will develop and manufacture a military aircraft in India. This would be the first time that an Indian private entity is looking at making a full military-grade aircraft, which until now has been the domain of which company?

A. Defence Research and Development Organisation
B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
D. National Aerospace Laboratories
E. Ordnance Factory Board
Answer» D. National Aerospace Laboratories
16976.

The year 2013 would be considered as a part of which five-year plan period of India?

A. 13th
B. 12th
C. 10th
D. 11th
Answer» C. 10th
16977.

Which of the following represents the fractional form of 0.12?

A. 3/100
B. 3/25
C. 12/120
D. 3/50
Answer» C. 12/120
16978.

When the D.C. Voltmeter is connected with polarities reversed

A. The pointer deflects upscale
B. The pointer deflects downscale
C. The pointer remains stationary
D. None
Answer» C. The pointer remains stationary
16979.

The twelve Olympian Gods and Goddesses were the children of:

A. Gaia and Uranus
B. Kronos and Rhea
C. Zeus and Phoebe
D. Hyperion and Theia
Answer» C. Zeus and Phoebe
16980.

What was the most popular source of drinking water, as per the Census of India 2011, reported by more than 41% households?

A. River
B. Tap
C. Well
D. Hand pump/Tube well
Answer» E.
16981.

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

A. P
B. R
C. Q
D. T
E. S
Answer» D. T
16982.

Where will a meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association be organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Disaster Management Authority on 5-6 February 2019?

A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Surat
D. Visakhapatnam
E. Chennai
Answer» B. Mumbai
16983.

The masses of vapour and liquid are 3 kg and 2 kg, respectively in the mixture. Determine the dryness fraction of the liquid-vapour mixture

A. 1.5
B. 0.8
C. 0.6
D. 0.34
Answer» D. 0.34
16984.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.RECEDE

A. waver
B. increase
C. wane
D. intensify
Answer» D. intensify
16985.

The Punchhi Commission is related to:

A. Fundamental right
B. Panchayat Raj
C. Centre-state relations
D. Election commission
Answer» D. Election commission
16986.

Which country has set an economic growth target of “above 6 percent” for 2021?

A. China
B. Russia
C. India
D. France
E. Spain
Answer» B. Russia
16987.

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the gaps of the given letter series will complete the series.U _ D _ U P _ M _ P D M U _ D M

A. UMDUD
B. MPUDU
C. PMUPD
D. PMDUP
Answer» E.
16988.

Which country will set up a no-fly zone over Olympic venues from July 21 to September 5, as part of anti-terrorism measures during the summer games?

A. Japan
B. Singapore
C. China
D. Myanmar
E. South Korea
Answer» B. Singapore
16989.

The ratio of the present ages of two friends is 1 : 4 and 4 years back the ratio was 1 : 7. What will be the ratio of their ages after 10 years?

A. 3 : 4
B. 2 : 3
C. 3 : 7
D. 5 : 6
Answer» D. 5 : 6
16990.

Which of the following is not a method of child-centric education?

A. Group discussion
B. Lecture method
C. Role playing
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Role playing
16991.

The rational number lying between √2 and √3 is

A. \(\frac{49}{28}\)
B. \(\frac{56}{35}\)
C. \(\frac{63}{45}\)
D. \(\frac{85}{66}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{63}{45}\)
16992.

The solution of differential eqation \({x^2}\frac{{{d^2}y}}{{d{x^2}}} - x\frac{{dy}}{{dx}} + y = logx\) will be:

A. y = C1 + C2 xlogx + x2logx, where C1 and C2 are arbitrary constants.
B. y = (C1 + C2 logx)x + logx + 2, where C1 and C2 are arbitrary constants.
C. y = C1x + C2 logx + 3, where C1 and C2 are arbitrary constants.
D. y = (C1 x + C2 logx)x + log(2x) + 2, where C1 and C2 are arbitrary constants.
Answer» C. y = C1x + C2 logx + 3, where C1 and C2 are arbitrary constants.
16993.

The function of drier in a refrigeration system is to:

A. Separate lubricant from the refrigerant
B. Remove the moisture from the refrigerant
C. To maintain the level of the liquid refrigerant in the system
D. Help in dry compression of the refrigerant
Answer» C. To maintain the level of the liquid refrigerant in the system
16994.

Which of the following operations requires two tables as input having at least one common column?

A. Select
B. Join
C. Projection
D. Cartesian product
Answer» C. Projection
16995.

The 15th Governor of RBI, Dr Manmohan Singh went on to become the 13th Prime Minister of India. The present RBI Governor is

A. D Subbarao
B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Bimal Jalan
D. YV Reddy
Answer» C. Bimal Jalan
16996.

Solution set of inequality \(\log_3 (x + 2)(x + 4) + \log_{\frac 1 3} (x + 2) < \frac 1 2 \log_\sqrt 3 7\) is

A. (-2, -1)
B. (-2, 3)
C. (-1, 3)
D. (3, ∞)
Answer» C. (-1, 3)
16997.

The base year for Wholesale Price Index [WPI] has been changed by the Government of India from 2004 – 05 to_____.

A. 2010-11
B. 2011-12
C. 2012-13
D. 2013-14
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 2012-13
16998.

Which of the following is not an image type used in MPEG?

A. A frame
B. B frame
C. D frame
D. P frame
Answer» B. B frame
16999.

Which of the following has agreed to give a $1.5 billion loan to India to support its immediate response to Covid-19 pandemic?

A. ADB
B. World Bank
C. NDB
D. IMF
E. AIIB
Answer» B. World Bank
17000.

The average weight of 3 men A, B and C is 84 Kg. Another man D joins the group and the average now becomes 80 Kg. If another man E whose weight is 3 Kg more than that of D, replaces A then the average weight of B, C, D and E becomes 79 Kg. What is the weight of A?

A. 70 Kg
B. 72 Kg
C. 75 Kg
D. 80 Kg
Answer» D. 80 Kg