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| 17701. |
The Bowen ratio is defined as |
| A. | Ratio of heat and vapour diffusivities |
| B. | Proportionality constant between vapour heat flux and sensible heat flux |
| C. | Ratio of actual evapotranspiration and potential evapotranspiration |
| D. | Proportionality constant between heat energy used up in evaporation and the bulk radiation from a water body |
| Answer» C. Ratio of actual evapotranspiration and potential evapotranspiration | |
| 17702. |
The use of TRF receivers is limited because of their |
| A. | Poor fidelity |
| B. | Poor SNR |
| C. | Poor sensitivity |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17703. |
The dehydrating agent used in the conversion of ethanol to ethene is __________ |
| A. | Heat |
| B. | Concentrated Sulphuric acid |
| C. | Nickel |
| D. | Sunlight |
| Answer» C. Nickel | |
| 17704. |
What is the rank of India in the Global Innovation Index, released in September 2020? |
| A. | 46 |
| B. | 48 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 52 |
| E. | 54 |
| Answer» C. 50 | |
| 17705. |
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.Raju was playing with fire when he made speeches against the management. |
| A. | provoking the crowd |
| B. | smoking a cigarette |
| C. | lighting candles |
| D. | taking a grave risk |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17706. |
To promote menstrual hygiene, which state will provide sanitary pad vending machines for girls in schools? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Kerala |
| E. | Bihar |
| Answer» C. Goa | |
| 17707. |
What is the composition of carbon resistance? |
| A. | coal |
| B. | Charcoal |
| C. | Properly separated carbon black |
| D. | Paper ash |
| Answer» D. Paper ash | |
| 17708. |
Vijay alone can complete a work in 50 days. How much part of the work will be completed in ten days? |
| A. | 1/5 |
| B. | 1/10 |
| C. | 1/3 |
| D. | 1/4 |
| Answer» B. 1/10 | |
| 17709. |
The total stress paths corresponding to different loading conditions, for a soil specimen under the isotropically consolidated stress state (O), are shown below :Stress PathLoading ConditionOPI-Compression loading (σ1 - increasing ; σ3 - constant)OQII - Compression unloading (σ1 - constant; σ3 - decreasing)ORIII - Extension unloading (σ1 - decreasing; σ3 constant)OSIV - Extension loading (σ1 - constant; σ3 - increasing) The correct match between the stress path and the listed loading conditions is |
| A. | OP - I, OQ - II, OR - IV, OS - III |
| B. | OP - IV, OQ - III, OR - I, OS - II |
| C. | OP - III, OQ - II, OR - I, OS - IV |
| D. | OP - I, OQ - III, OR - II, OS - IV |
| Answer» C. OP - III, OQ - II, OR - I, OS - IV | |
| 17710. |
"Vaishanava Jana To", Gandhiji's one of favourite devotional songs which he adopted into the routine of his public prayer events, is written by |
| A. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| B. | M. K. Gandhi |
| C. | Kabir Das |
| D. | Narasinh Mehta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17711. |
Which of the following statements regarding Zero Hour are correct ?a. Zero Hour is an Indian innovation in the field of Parliamentary Procedure.b. The time gap between the question hour and the agenda of house is known as Zero Hour.c. This device has been in existence since 1962.d. It is an informal device available to the members of the Parliament. |
| A. | a, b 'and c |
| B. | a, c and d |
| C. | b and c |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17712. |
Which of the following has sold its entire shareholding in Indian gaming company Nazara Technologies to Plutus Wealth Management for over Rs 500 crore? |
| A. | WestBridge Capital |
| B. | Institutional Venture Partners |
| C. | Intel Capital |
| D. | U.S. Venture Partners |
| E. | Accel Partners |
| Answer» B. Institutional Venture Partners | |
| 17713. |
The real bleaching agent present in bleaching powder is ______. |
| A. | Chlorine |
| B. | Oxygen |
| C. | Calcium oxide |
| D. | Calcium hydroxide |
| Answer» B. Oxygen | |
| 17714. |
The length and breadth of a rectangle is 16 cm and 12 cm. What will be the area of the rectangle? |
| A. | 144 cm2 |
| B. | 192 cm2 |
| C. | 212 cm2 |
| D. | 176 cm2 |
| Answer» C. 212 cm2 | |
| 17715. |
The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the Emblem of India have been taken from which one of the following ? |
| A. | Mundaka Upanishad |
| B. | The Rig Veda |
| C. | The Bhagavad Gita |
| D. | Vaalmiiki's Ramaayana |
| Answer» B. The Rig Veda | |
| 17716. |
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, Select No improvement.He has not taken any coaching in the game but he plays good than many professional players. |
| A. | He is playing good than |
| B. | he plays the best than |
| C. | he plays better than |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» D. No improvement | |
| 17717. |
Two different numbers have the same two digits but in the reverse order. If the sum of the digits is 5 and the difference between the numbers is 27; find the two numbers. |
| A. | 36, 63 |
| B. | 27, 72 |
| C. | 14, 41 |
| D. | 15, 51 |
| Answer» D. 15, 51 | |
| 17718. |
An unexpected rise in sales of a product leads to ______. |
| A. | planned decumulation of inventory |
| B. | unplanned decumulation of inventory |
| C. | planned accumulation of inventory |
| D. | unplanned accumulation of inventory |
| Answer» C. planned accumulation of inventory | |
| 17719. |
The area of an equilateral triangle is 9√3 cm2. Find its side (in cm). |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 18 |
| Answer» C. 12 | |
| 17720. |
Which of the following combinations of colour – person and subject is correct? |
| A. | Blue – D – Economics |
| B. | Blue – D – Mathematics |
| C. | Pink – F – History |
| D. | Orange – C – Commerce |
| Answer» B. Blue – D – Mathematics | |
| 17721. |
The rearview mirrors of the vehicle should produce: |
| A. | Inverted and diminished image |
| B. | Enlarged and inverted image |
| C. | Enlarged and erect image |
| D. | Diminished, virtual and erect image |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17722. |
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.MERGE : FNQFH : : LANCE : ? |
| A. | BMOFE |
| B. | BNMFD |
| C. | CMMGD |
| D. | BMMFD |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17723. |
When is the World NGO Day observed throughout the globe? |
| A. | 24 February |
| B. | 25 February |
| C. | 26 February |
| D. | 27 February |
| E. | 28 February |
| Answer» E. 28 February | |
| 17724. |
United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched which of the following rockets into space in May 2021, marking the first launch of the year for the company? |
| A. | Angara 2 |
| B. | Ariane 3 |
| C. | Delta IV |
| D. | Atlas V |
| E. | Saturn VI |
| Answer» E. Saturn VI | |
| 17725. |
Which of the following number is rational? |
| A. | \(\rm sin 15° \) |
| B. | cos 15° |
| C. | sin 15° cos 15° |
| D. | sin 15° cos 75° |
| Answer» D. sin 15° cos 75° | |
| 17726. |
Under the Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Sahay Yojana, one lakh rupees collateral-free loan will be given at two per cent for the beneficiaries for how many years? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| E. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 17727. |
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'.When we arrived at Jhansi station, we are keeping our luggage in the cloakroom. |
| A. | kept our luggage |
| B. | are keeping our luggage |
| C. | kept our luggages |
| D. | No substitution |
| Answer» B. are keeping our luggage | |
| 17728. |
When the length of chain used in measuring distance is longer than the standard length, the error in measured distance will be |
| A. | Positive error |
| B. | Mean error |
| C. | Compensating error |
| D. | Negative error |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17729. |
What is this process called when the mixture in the mixture settles down after adding it to the water? |
| A. | Sieving |
| B. | Threshing |
| C. | Yarning |
| D. | Sedimentation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17730. |
When RBI reduces CRR, it results into |
| A. | Increase in lendable resources |
| B. | Decrease in lendable resources |
| C. | Decrease in deposits |
| D. | Increase in deposits |
| Answer» B. Decrease in lendable resources | |
| 17731. |
Which of the following is true in the context of 'sites'?A. These are places where remains of the past were found.B. These are found only on the earth's surface.C. These are found only buried under the earth.D. They are never found under sea or a river. |
| A. | A, B and C only |
| B. | D only |
| C. | A only |
| D. | A and B only |
| Answer» D. A and B only | |
| 17732. |
Under the Eleventh Plan, some of the monitorable targets reflecting inclusiveness includea. infrastructureb. environmentc. income and povertyd. education and health |
| A. | Only c and d |
| B. | a, b, c and d |
| C. | Only c |
| D. | Only b, c and d |
| Answer» C. Only c | |
| 17733. |
To guarantee correction of upto 5 errors in all cases, the minimum Hamming distance in a block code must be ______. |
| A. | 11 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» B. 6 | |
| 17734. |
What are the advantages of Biomass as a source of energy?1. Its storage and transportation is possible2. It is ecologically safe and is inoffensive3. Can be developed with present man and material abilities4. Low capital input requiredSelect the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 only | |
| 17735. |
SEZ India mobile app has been launched in January 2017 by: |
| A. | Ministry of Labour and Employment |
| B. | Ministry of Finance. |
| C. | Ministry of Commerce and Industry. |
| D. | Ministry of Corporate Affairs |
| Answer» D. Ministry of Corporate Affairs | |
| 17736. |
Read the following passage and answer the item that follows the passage. Your answer should be based on the passage only.Climate adaptation may be rendered ineffective if policies are not designed in the context of other development concerns. For instance, a comprehensive strategy that seeks to improve food security in the context of climate change may include a set of coordinated measures related to agricultural extension, crop diversification, integrated water and pest management and agricultural information service. Some of these measures may have to do with climate changes and others with economic development.What is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage? |
| A. | It is difficult to pursue climate adaptation in the developing countries |
| B. | Improving food security is a far more complex issue than climate adaptation |
| C. | Every developmental activity is directly or indirectly linked to climate adaptation |
| D. | Climate adaptation should be examined in tandem with other economic development options |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17737. |
Where was the 3-day Krishi Kumbh held from Feb 9 - 11, 2019? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Haryana |
| E. | Odisha |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 17738. |
The relation between the number of inputs (n) and output (o) of the binary-coded decoder is |
| A. | o = 2n |
| B. | o = n + 2 |
| C. | o = 2n |
| D. | o = n/2 |
| Answer» D. o = n/2 | |
| 17739. |
Which of the following is a technique used for forecasting? |
| A. | PERT/CPM |
| B. | Exponential smoothing |
| C. | Gantt Chart |
| D. | Control Chart |
| Answer» C. Gantt Chart | |
| 17740. |
The value of 8.53 + 6.6 × 0.8 - 1.17 ÷ 0.09 is: |
| A. | 12.51 |
| B. | 0.81 |
| C. | 5.91 |
| D. | 7.758 |
| Answer» C. 5.91 | |
| 17741. |
What is the value of Req? |
| A. | 11.86 Ω |
| B. | 10 Ω |
| C. | 25 Ω |
| D. | 11.18 Ω |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17742. |
The given distance - time graph represents: |
| A. | A body moving with variable velocity |
| B. | A body moving with constant velocity |
| C. | A body at rest |
| D. | A body moving along a straight line path |
| Answer» D. A body moving along a straight line path | |
| 17743. |
Short-sight defect could be corrected by a |
| A. | Convex lens |
| B. | Concave lens |
| C. | Converging lens |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Converging lens | |
| 17744. |
The Governor of the state may appoint some member in the Legislative Council who has special knowledge or practical experience in certain areas, such as -A. ScienceB. LiteratureC. ArtD. Cooperative Movement |
| A. | A and B |
| B. | B and C |
| C. | A, B and C |
| D. | A, B, C and D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17745. |
The criteria for selecting a Physics Teacher have been given as under: The candidate must: 1. Have a masters degree in Physics with at least 60 percent marks.2. Be a graduate in Physics with atleast 65 percent marks.3. Be between 25 and 35 years old as on 01/01/2020.4. Should have work experience of atleast 5 years.The following exceptions apply:A. If a candidate meets all other criteria except 4 above, the candidate will be referred to the Principal.B. A candidate whose age is more than 35 years but less than 40 years will be referred to the Vice Principal.Ritika has done her masters from XYZ University in Physics. She topped her batch with 80 percent marks. She did her B.Sc in Physics from ABC College. She is 39 years old. She has been teaching in MNO School for last 7 years.What decision should be taken about this candidate? |
| A. | Data inadequate to make a decision. |
| B. | The candidate should be selected. |
| C. | The candidate should be referred to the Vice Principal. |
| D. | The candidate should be rejected. |
| Answer» B. The candidate should be selected. | |
| 17746. |
Root is to plant as __________ is to human being: |
| A. | Bone |
| B. | Blood |
| C. | Heart |
| D. | Pancreas |
| Answer» B. Blood | |
| 17747. |
The chord of a circle is equal to its radius. The angle subtended by the chord at the minor arc of the circles is: |
| A. | 150° |
| B. | 120° |
| C. | 300° |
| D. | 60° |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17748. |
Sum and difference of the ages of two kids are 9 and 1 respectively. How long ago were their ages in the ratio 3 : 2? |
| A. | 1 year |
| B. | 4 years |
| C. | 3 years |
| D. | 2 years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17749. |
Statement: Should the State Government ban private buses?Argument I: Yes. The drivers of private buses drive very rashly.Argument II: Yes, The private buses are not punctual. |
| A. | Only argument (I) is strong |
| B. | Only argument (II) is strong |
| C. | Neither (I) nor (II) is strong |
| D. | Both (I) and (II) are strong |
| Answer» D. Both (I) and (II) are strong | |
| 17750. |
Which of the following information is found in Ashoka's inscriptions? |
| A. | Life story |
| B. | Internal policy |
| C. | Foreign policy |
| D. | All option are correct. |
| Answer» E. | |