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17101.

State-owned Power Finance Corporation will acquire the entire ________ percent shares of the government in REC for Rs 14,500 crore, a move that will help the center to meet its disinvestment target.

A. 48.65
B. 50.18
C. 52.63
D. 54.32
E. 56.92
Answer» D. 54.32
17102.

The power system is subjected to a fault which makes the zero-sequence component of current equal to zero. The nature of fault is

A. Double line to ground fault
B. Double line fault
C. Line to ground fault
D. Three phase to ground fault
Answer» C. Line to ground fault
17103.

The pH value of water is

A. 4
B. 7
C. 12
D. 18
E. None of the above / More than one of the above
Answer» C. 12
17104.

Saurabh Chaudhary is associated with which sport?

A. Boxing
B. Cricket
C. Shooting
D. Wrestling
Answer» D. Wrestling
17105.

When did the Government of India establish the independent Ministry for 'Women and Child Development'?

A. 2006
B. 2007
C. 2008
D. 2009
Answer» B. 2007
17106.

Which of the following statement most appropriately defines the term inclusion?

A. Educating children with special needs in special school
B. Educating children with special needs in special classroom of school
C. Educating children with special needs most of the time in regular class
D. Educating children with special needs full time in the regular classroom
Answer» E.
17107.

The road length per lakh of population in Bihar is:

A. Lowest
B. Second lowest
C. Highest
D. Second highest
E. None of the above/ More than one of the above
Answer» C. Highest
17108.

What are the order and degree, respectively, of the differential equation \({\left( {\frac{{{{\rm{d}}^3}{\rm{y}}}}{{{\rm{d}}{{\rm{x}}^3}}}} \right)^2} = {{\rm{y}}^4} + {\left( {\frac{{{\rm{dy}}}}{{{\rm{dx}}}}} \right)^5}?\)

A. 4, 5
B. 2, 3
C. 3, 2
D. 5, 4
Answer» D. 5, 4
17109.

Rewrite the sentence in active voice.The telephone had been invented by Graham Bell.

A. Graham Bell should have invented the telephone
B. Graham Bell has invented the telephone
C. Graham Bell had invented the telephone
D. Graham Bell invented the telephone
Answer» D. Graham Bell invented the telephone
17110.

''We learn by doing." Who said?

A. Yokam
B. Simpson
C. Dr. Mace
D. Kolesnik
Answer» C. Dr. Mace
17111.

The tangent to the curve y = x2 – 5x + 5 parallel to the line 2y = 4x + 1, also passes through the point

A. \(\left( {\frac{1}{4},\frac{7}{2}} \right)\)
B. \(\left( {\frac{7}{2},\frac{1}{4}} \right)\)
C. \(\left( { - \frac{1}{8},7} \right)\)
D. \(\left( {\frac{1}{8}, - 7} \right)\)
Answer» E.
17112.

Two coils are connected in parallel and a voltage of 200 V is applied to the terminals. The total current taken is 15 A and the power dissipated in one of the coils is 1500 W. The resistance of each coil will be nearly

A. 26.7 Ω and 23.4 Ω
B. 22.4 Ω and 23.4 Ω
C. 26.7 Ω and 26.7 Ω
D. 22.4 Ω and 26.7 Ω
Answer» D. 22.4 Ω and 26.7 Ω
17113.

Which of the following is of cabinet level?

A. Leader of the opposition
B. Governor of Reserve Bank of India
C. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
D. Attorney-General of India
Answer» B. Governor of Reserve Bank of India
17114.

What is the theme of the World Youth Skills Day 2020?

A. Skills for a Resilient Youth
B. Learning to learn for life and work
C. Improving the image of TVET (Technical & Vocational Education and Training)
D. Skills for the Future of Work
E. Skills Development to Improve Youth Employment
Answer» B. Learning to learn for life and work
17115.

What is the derivative of sin(ln x) + cos(ln x) with respect to x at x = e?

A. \(\dfrac{cos 1-sin1}{e}\)
B. \(\dfrac{sin1-cos1}{e}\)
C. \(\dfrac{cos1+sin1}{e}\)
D. 1
Answer» B. \(\dfrac{sin1-cos1}{e}\)
17116.

What is the tagline for Punjab National Bank?

A. Good People to Bank With
B. Where India banks
C. The Name You Bank Upon
D. Honours Your Trust
Answer» D. Honours Your Trust
17117.

Which of the following elements a good classroom communication should adopt?a) Concretenessb) Courtesyc) Filibusteringd) Fictionalizatione) CoherenceChoose the answer from the options given below:

A. a), b) and d)
B. b), d) and e)
C. a), b) and e)
D. a), c) and d)
Answer» D. a), c) and d)
17118.

Which is the name of the point at which the chromatids are attached in a chromosome?

A. Nucleosome
B. Centromere
C. Centrosome
D. Gene
Answer» C. Centrosome
17119.

Which of the following sections will be best in torsion?

A. Solid circular
B. Hollow circular
C. Triangular
D. Rectangular
Answer» C. Triangular
17120.

What can help us attain true happiness?

A. Respect needs and desires.
B. Focus on non-materialistic happiness.
C. Ignore the changing realities in our life.
D. Have positive thoughts, meditate, accept situations as they are, and stop worrying.
Answer» E.
17121.

The ______ of Harappa and Indus

A. Societies
B. Communities
C. Civilizations
D. Colonies
Answer» D. Colonies
17122.

Recently, Rajanath Singh 'Surya' passed away. He was a/an ________.

A. Politician
B. Judge
C. Cricketer
D. Artist
E. Scientist
Answer» B. Judge
17123.

Which of the following is the inverse of the matrix \(A = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 3&0\\ 1&2 \end{array}} \right]\)

A. \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{1}{3}}&0\\ { - \frac{1}{6}}&{\frac{1}{2}} \end{array}} \right]\)
B. \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 0&{\frac{1}{6}}\\ { - \frac{1}{6}}&{\frac{1}{2}} \end{array}} \right]\)
C. \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{1}{3}}&{ - \frac{1}{6}}\\ {\frac{1}{3}}&{\frac{1}{2}} \end{array}} \right]\)
D. \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {\frac{1}{3}}&0\\ 0&{\frac{1}{2}} \end{array}} \right]\)
Answer» B. \(\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 0&{\frac{1}{6}}\\ { - \frac{1}{6}}&{\frac{1}{2}} \end{array}} \right]\)
17124.

What is true in the context of administration and consolidation under the Khaljis and Tughlaqs?

A. Large parts of the subcontinent remained under the control of the Delhi Sultans.
B. The forested areas in the gangetic plain were penetrated for the first time.
C. It was difficult to control distant provinces like Bengal from Delhi.
D. Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughlaq forced their control in the gangetic plains for a longer duration.
Answer» D. Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughlaq forced their control in the gangetic plains for a longer duration.
17125.

The number of even divisors of 100 will be

A. 6
B. 5
C. 7
D. 8
Answer» B. 5
17126.

The number of daughter amoebae formed from three successive binary fissions of the parent amoeba is_____.

A. 8
B. 16
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» E.
17127.

The average weight of some students in a class was 58.4 kg. When 5 students having the average weight 62.8 kg joined the class, the average weight of all students in the class increased by 0.55 kg. The number of students initially in the class, were:

A. 30
B. 25
C. 40
D. 35
Answer» E.
17128.

Which of the following techniques is not relevant in the context of determining the age of earth, minerals and rocks?

A. Uranium Lead dating
B. Radiocarbon dating
C. Potassium Argon Dating
D. Digging
Answer» E.
17129.

The effect of wind pressure is more predominant

A. Supporting tower
B. Neutral wires
C. Transmission lines
D. Insulators
Answer» B. Neutral wires
17130.

The government has decided to widen its medical insurance cover for sportspersons by increasing the number of beneficiary athletes and including contractual coaches and support staff from 2021, in the wake of the pandemic. They will be provided an insurance cover of how many rupees each?

A. 2 lakh
B. 3 lakh
C. 4 lakh
D. 5 lakh
E. 6 lakh
Answer» E. 6 lakh
17131.

The increasing order of the pKb of the following compound is:(1) (2) (3) (4)

A. (1) < (3) < (4) < (2)
B. (3) < (1) < (4) < (2)
C. (2) < (4) < (1) < (3)
D. (2) < (4) < (3) < (1)
Answer» D. (2) < (4) < (3) < (1)
17132.

Where was the Hans Kilian Award instituted by the Köhler Foundation in March 2019?

A. France
B. Japan
C. Germany
D. Singapore
E. Laos
Answer» D. Singapore
17133.

Which of the following temples of north India has Sikhara of Dravidian type?

A. Brahmesvara temple of Orissa
B. Kardamesvara temple of Vranasi
C. Parsvanatha temple of Khajuraho
D. Teli-ka-mandir of Gwalior
Answer» E.
17134.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Steep

A. Narrow
B. Shallow
C. Rough
D. Flat
Answer» E.
17135.

Which of the following is not an 8 bit microprocessor

A. INTEL8085
B. MOTOROLA6800
C. ZILOG280
D. FAIRCHILD9440
Answer» E.
17136.

SBI economists in June 2021 sharply slashed their FY22 GDP growth estimates to how much percent from the earlier projection of 10.4% growth?

A. 9.5
B. 8.3
C. 7.9
D. 6.1
E. 5.5
Answer» D. 6.1
17137.

The present ages of A and B are in the ratio 3 : 4. Twelve years ago, their ages were in the ratio 2 : 3. The sum of the present ages of A and B (in years) is:

A. 60
B. 84
C. 48
D. 72
Answer» C. 48
17138.

Which of the following is NOT a deficiency disease?

A. Anaemia
B. Gonorrhoea
C. Xerophthalmia
D. Goitre
Answer» C. Xerophthalmia
17139.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. It takes P: to change their Q: way of thinking R: time for people

A. RQP
B. QPR
C. RPQ
D. PRQ
Answer» D. PRQ
17140.

VGA stands for:

A. Video Graphics Array
B. Visual Graphics Adapter
C. Virtual Graphics Access
D. Volatile Graphics Adapter
Answer» B. Visual Graphics Adapter
17141.

Two village women are returning home starting from the same point. The first woman walks 1 km South, then turns to her right and walks 6 km to reach her house. In the meanwhile the second woman walks 5 km West, then she turns North and walks 4 km, then she turns to her left and walks 1 km to reach her house. Where is the second woman's house with respect to the first woman's house?

A. 5 km North
B. 3 km North
C. 5 km South
D. 3 km South
Answer» B. 3 km North
17142.

Three pipes A, B, and C can fill a tank in 20, 15, and 30 hrs respectively. If all the pipes are open at the same time, then what is the time taken to fill the tank?

A. 6.67 hrs
B. 15 hrs
C. 10 hrs
D. 5 hrs
Answer» B. 15 hrs
17143.

The force 'F' experienced by a charge 'q' kept in an electric field 'E' are related to each other as ___________.

A. E = qF
B. F = q/E
C. F = qE
D. E = q/F
Answer» D. E = q/F
17144.

Sensitivity of a level tube increases witha. An increase in the radius of curvature of the bubble tube.b. Smoothness of finish of the inner surface of the bubble tube.

A. Only a is correct
B. Only b is correct
C. Both are correct
D. None is correct
Answer» D. None is correct
17145.

Two wattmeter’s connected to measure the input to a balanced three phase circuit show 3000 W and 1000 W. Find the power factors if both the readings are positive?

A. 0.6
B. 0.755
C. 0.707
D. 0.5
Answer» C. 0.707
17146.

Which of the following is NOT a hormone secreted by islets of Langerhans?

A. Soatostatin
B. Glucocorticoids
C. Glucagon
D. Insulin
Answer» C. Glucagon
17147.

The following Bar graph shows information of the results in the national level entrance exam by the institute “ABC” for the last 5 years.In which year institute ABC scored least number of ranks?

A. 2011
B. 2014
C. 2013
D. 2012
Answer» D. 2012
17148.

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence in case there is no improvement select “No improvement”.Many people are becoming aware of the advantages of preventive health care nowadays.

A. are become aware of
B. will be becoming aware to
C. have becoming aware for
D. No improvement
Answer» E.
17149.

Which among the following instruments produces electricity?

A. Transmitter
B. Electrografers
C. Dynamo
D. Voltametre
Answer» D. Voltametre
17150.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.The chairs were being arranged in the examination hall by the staff.

A. The staff has been arranging the chairs in the examination hall.
B. The chairs were arranging the staff in the examination hall.
C. The staff has arranged the chairs in the examination hall.
D. The staff was arranging the chairs in the examination hall.
Answer» E.