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17651.

The point of intersection of two or more branches in any network is known as:

A. Branch
B. Node
C. Twig
D. Path
Answer» C. Twig
17652.

Which of the following groups of landforms is produced by erosion ?

A. Playa, Pinnacles, Pot Holes
B. Arate, Kame, Levees
C. Dramlin, Fijord, Wave built Platfrom
D. Drip stones, Sinkholes, U-Shaped Valley
Answer» B. Arate, Kame, Levees
17653.

What is the equation of straight line passing through the point of intersection of the lines \(\frac{x}{2} + \frac{y}{3} = 1{\rm{\;}}and\frac{x}{3} + \frac{y}{2} = 1,\) and parallel to the line 4x + 5y – 6 = 0?

A. 20x + 25y – 54 = 0
B. 25x + 20y – 54 = 0
C. 4x + 5y – 54 = 0
D. 4x + 5y – 45 = 0
Answer» B. 25x + 20y – 54 = 0
17654.

The duty of irrigation water will by less if

A. area irrigated is more
B. water supply required is more
C. water supply required is less
D. None of the above
Answer» C. water supply required is less
17655.

The difference between two numbers is 235. When the larger number is divided by the smaller one, the quotient is 4 and the remainder is 10. Find the largest number.

A. 295
B. 315
C. 305
D. 310
Answer» E.
17656.

What was the theme of National Girl Child Day in 2019?

A. Empowering Girls for a Brighter Tomorrow
B. Creating a Healthy and Safe Environment for the Girl Child
C. Save Girl Child
D. Sanitation for Girl Child
Answer» B. Creating a Healthy and Safe Environment for the Girl Child
17657.

Which instrument is used for conducting tests after wire installation?

A. Screwdriver
B. Test Light
C. Megger
D. Pliers
Answer» D. Pliers
17658.

Read the list of Societies and Sacred trees to them:SocietiesSacred trees(A) Mundas(i) Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)(B) Bishnois(ii) Mahua (Bassia latifolia)(C) Tribes in Odisha (ii) Bo treé/Pipal (Ficus religiosa)(D) Buddhists(iv) Khejri (Prosopin Cineraria) Which one of the following matching is correct?

A. (A) - (i), (B) - (iii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (ii)
B. (A) - (iv), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (i)
C. (A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (iii)
D. (A) - (iii), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii),(D) - (iv)
Answer» D. (A) - (iii), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii),(D) - (iv)
17659.

The total members of the Public Accounts Committee should not exceed __________.

A. 14
B. 16
C. 20
D. 22
Answer» E.
17660.

Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by student in an examination and answer the question that follows.The number of students who obtained less than 250 marks is:

A. 135
B. 75
C. 30
D. 45
Answer» C. 30
17661.

Which among the following schedules of the Indian Constitution contains provisions for the allocation of seats in the Council of States?

A. Fifth
B. Fourth
C. Third
D. First
Answer» C. Third
17662.

Torque exerted on a flywheel over a cycle is listed in the table. Flywheel energy(in J per unit cycle) using Simpson’s rule isAngle (degree)060120180240300360Torque (Nm)01066-3230323-3550

A. 542
B. 993
C. 1444
D. 1986
Answer» C. 1444
17663.

The radii of two planets are respectively R1 and R2 and their densities are respectively ρ1 and ρ2. The ratio of the acceleration due to gravity (g1/g2) at their surface is

A. \(\frac{\rho_1R_2^2}{\rho_2R_1^2}\)
B. \(\frac{R_1\rho_1}{R_2\rho_2}\)
C. \(\frac{R_1\rho_2}{R_2\rho_1}\)
D. \(\frac{R_1R_2}{\rho_1\rho_2}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{R_1\rho_2}{R_2\rho_1}\)
17664.

Where was the 8th RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial meeting held in August 2019?

A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Beijing
D. Moscow
E. Shanghai
Answer» D. Moscow
17665.

The value of the integral \(\rm \displaystyle\int_0^{\pi/2} \dfrac{\sqrt{\sin x}}{\sqrt{\sin x}+ \sqrt{\cos x}}dx\) is

A. 0
B. \(-\dfrac{\pi}{4}\)
C. \(\dfrac{\pi}{2}\)
D. \(\dfrac{\pi}{4}\)
Answer» E.
17666.

What is India's rank in the World Press Freedom Index, 2019, out of 180 countries in the annual Reporters Without Borders analysis?

A. 110th
B. 130th
C. 140th
D. 120th
Answer» D. 120th
17667.

The first Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was given to whom?

A. Viswanathan Anand
B. Geet Sethi
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Dhanraj Pillai
Answer» B. Geet Sethi
17668.

Read the following information and answer the question that follows.F + D means 'F is the father of D'F - D means 'F is the husband of D'F × D means 'F is the daughter of D'F ÷ D means 'F is the sister of D'If Y + S ÷ Q × R × K - Z, then how is Y related to R ?

A. Son
B. Husband
C. Uncle
D. Brother
Answer» C. Uncle
17669.

When is the Louis Braille Day celebrated?

A. 4th January
B. 2th January
C. 8th January
D. 6th January
Answer» B. 2th January
17670.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.ROWDY

A. Boisterous
B. Charming
C. Calm
D. Amenable
Answer» B. Charming
17671.

What is the shortcut key to create subscript in MS-Word?

A. Alt + Shift + D
B. Alt + =
C. Ctrl + S
D. Ctrl + =
Answer» E.
17672.

Which Nagaland Queen raised the banner of rebellion against foreign rule on the call given by Gandhiji and was imprisoned for life?

A. Rani Gaidinliu
B. Rani Ambika
C. Rani Meitei Jagoi
D. Rani Rongmei
Answer» B. Rani Ambika
17673.

Under whose chairmanship has the Rashtriya Siksha Ayog been proposed to be set up?

A. Skill Development Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. HRD Minister
D. Home Minister
E. Finance Minister
Answer» C. HRD Minister
17674.

Which of the following states holds second rank after Kerala in female literacy as per Census 2011?

A. Mizoram
B. Tripura
C. Goa
D. Meghalaya
Answer» B. Tripura
17675.

What is the percentage decrease in number of boys using Facebook from January to February?

A. 26.66
B. 20
C. 21.33
D. 16.66
Answer» E.
17676.

The synonym of ‘precarious’ is

A. painful
B. hinder
C. uncertain
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
17677.

This question has a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Analyse the statement and the assumptions and select the assumption(s) that is/are implicit in the statement.Statement: The movie was released after the director gave a written assurance that the story had not distorted any historical facts.Assumption:I. The movie is based on some historical facts.II. Leaders belonging to a particular community have objected to the movie being released.

A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. ​Only assumption II is implicit
C. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit
D. Both assumptions are implicit
Answer» B. ​Only assumption II is implicit
17678.

The only lady Governor of Madhya Pradesh is

A. Padmaja Naidu
B. Sheila Kaul
C. Sharda Mukherjee
D. Sarla Grewal
Answer» E.
17679.

The length of two parallel sides of a trapezium are 18 m and 24 m. If its height is 12 m, then what is the area (in m2) of the trapezium?

A. 126
B. 252
C. 504
D. 1024
Answer» C. 504
17680.

The value of [(3 + 5 - 4) + (17 - 3 × 4)] + [ 4 ÷ 2 - 16 ÷ 4 + 3] is:

A. 16
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Answer» C. 12
17681.

What is the formula to find the area of a triangle?

A. Area = 1/2 (Base - Height)
B. Area = 1/2 (Base × Height)
C. Area = 1/2 (Base + Height)
D. Area = 1/2 (Base / Height)
Answer» C. Area = 1/2 (Base + Height)
17682.

Read the following statements carefully:1. Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB), which completed three years of operations on 4 September 2019, has missed its listing timeline.2. Equitas Financial Holdings, which owns 100% stake in Equitas SFB — is a listed entity, the RBI rules mandate that the SFB be listed separately within three years of launch of business.3. Equitas SFB, the first such bank, began operations on September 5, 2016.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer» F.
17683.

Which of the following is/are guideline(s) to enhance questioning skills among children in the classroom?I. Stop the discussion with the right answerII. Encourage divergent questionsIII. Model good questioning skillsIV. Respond in an encouraging way

A. I, II, III and IV
B. I, II and III
C. II, III and IV
D. I, III and IV
Answer» D. I, III and IV
17684.

The differential coupling of two coils in series connection has self-inductance of 2 mH, 4 mH and a mutual inductance of 0.15 mH. The equivalent of the combination is:

A. 5.7 mH
B. 5.85 mH
C. 6.3 mH
D. 6.15 mH
Answer» B. 5.85 mH
17685.

Select the river on which Singur Dam has been built.

A. Manjira
B. Jhelum
C. Narmada
D. Cauvery
Answer» B. Jhelum
17686.

The audible range of sound for human beings is from __________.

A. 20 Hz to 200 kHz
B. 10 Hz to 100 kHz
C. 20 Hz to 20 kHz
D. 10 Hz to 10 kHz
Answer» D. 10 Hz to 10 kHz
17687.

Stainless steel is an alloy of:

A. Iron and nickel
B. Iron and chromium
C. Copper and chromium
D. Iron and zinc
E. None of the above / More than one above
Answer» C. Copper and chromium
17688.

The COVAX scheme will deliver 237 mn doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to how many countries by the end of May 2021?

A. 122
B. 138
C. 142
D. 156
E. 164
Answer» D. 156
17689.

Which is India’s highest award in cinema?

A. Dadasaheb Phalke Award
B. Academy Awards
C. Filmfare
D. IIFA
Answer» B. Academy Awards
17690.

The sum of two numbers is 47 and their product is 550. Find the sum of their squares.

A. 986
B. 876
C. 1109
D. 1209
Answer» D. 1209
17691.

The Munda language group belongs to which family?

A. Austric
B. Dravidian
C. Sino-Tibetan
D. Indo-European
Answer» B. Dravidian
17692.

The total number of independent equations that form the Lacey’s regime theory are

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
17693.

Select the related number from the given alternatives.11 : 132 : : 12 : ?

A. 130
B. 160
C. 156
D. 158
Answer» D. 158
17694.

A, B and C are three parties which contests in local election (people vote for one of the three parties alone). A and B forms an alliance thinking that they will get 50% more votes than C due to which 20% of voters from party A vote for party C and 15000 votes from party B vote for party C. Now C gets 56 2/3% of the total vote casted whereas only 16 2/3% of the voters only voted for party B? What is the initial amount of vote bank that party A had before alliance?

A. 20000
B. 40000
C. 50000
D. 60000
E. 65000
Answer» D. 60000
17695.

Where did the Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurate the exhibition PRA-KASHI on the finest trends of contemporary weaving, in September 2019?

A. Jaipur
B. New Delhi
C. Lucknow
D. Patna
E. Ranchi
Answer» C. Lucknow
17696.

The Asian Development Bank and the Govt. of India signed a $200 million loan in September 2019, which will be used to upgrade rural roads to all-weather standards in 34 districts of ________.

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Jharkhand
C. Maharashtra
D. Telangana
E. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» D. Telangana
17697.

Which of the following has released the date sheet for Class 12th board examinations for the remaining papers?

A. NCTE
B. CBSE
C. NCERT
D. UGC
E. AICTE
Answer» C. NCERT
17698.

Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution prohibits employment of children in factories?

A. Article 34
B. Article 35
C. Article 27
D. Article 24
Answer» E.
17699.

Which of the following committees was appointed by the Central Government to study the Community Development Programmes ?

A. Santhanam Committee
B. Ashok Mehta Committee
C. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D. G.V.K. Rao Committee
Answer» D. G.V.K. Rao Committee
17700.

The major difference between the moderates and the extremists in the Congress session of 1907 was regarding?

A. Satyagraha
B. Swaraj
C. Education
D. Boycott
Answer» E.