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17801.

Which of the following power plants has the highest running cost?

A. Diesel power plant
B. Hydro power plant
C. Thermal power plant
D. Gas power plant
Answer» B. Hydro power plant
17802.

The number of ______ is equal to the difference between the mass number of the atom and the atomic number.

A. Both protons and electrons
B. Neutrons
C. Electrons
D. Protons
Answer» C. Electrons
17803.

Which of the following rivers joins the Karnali river at Brahmaghat in India and form the Ghaghara river?

A. Rapti
B. Gandak
C. Sharda
D. Sarayu
Answer» D. Sarayu
17804.

The Indian government set up the Commission under the chairmanship of

A. Justice P C Shah on 23 May 1966 to divide the existing Punjab and determine the boundaries of new state Haryana giving consideration to the language spoken by the people
B. Justice J C Shah on 23 April 1966 to divide the existing Punjab and determine the boundaries of new state Haryana giving consideration to the language spoken by the people
C. Justice M P Shah on 23 June 1966 to divide the existing Punjab and determine the boundaries of new state Haryana giving consideration to the language spoken by the people
D. Justice J P Shah on 23 July 1966 to divide the existing Punjab and determine the boundaries of new state Haryana giving consideration to the language spoken by the people
Answer» C. Justice M P Shah on 23 June 1966 to divide the existing Punjab and determine the boundaries of new state Haryana giving consideration to the language spoken by the people
17805.

The efficiency of a Cochran boiler is in the range of:

A. 70 – 75%
B. 20 – 25%
C. 40 – 45%
D. 90 – 95%
Answer» B. 20 – 25%
17806.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.I had a stroke at an early age, but what I thought was a great _________ at that time changed my life for the better.

A. moodiness
B. lowliness
C. setback
D. significance
Answer» D. significance
17807.

The chemical used for making tooth pastes white is

A. calcium carbonate
B. sodium carbonate
C. Titanium dioxide
D. zinc oxide
Answer» D. zinc oxide
17808.

মূল্যায়নের উদ্দেশ্য হল শিক্ষার্থীকে

A. খুশি করা
B. উৎসাহিত করা
C. পড়াশোনার চাপে রাখা
D. উপরের কোনটিই নয়
Answer» E.
17809.

The velocity field in a fluid flow is represented by\(\vec V = 3x{y^2}\vec i + 2xy\vec j + \left( {2zy + 3t} \right)\vec k\)The rotational velocity of a fluid element at a point P(1, 2, 1) and at time t = 3 is:

A. \(\vec i - 4\vec j + 4\vec k\)
B. \(\vec i - \vec 4k\)
C. \(\vec i + \vec 4k\)
D. \(\vec i + \vec 4j + \vec 4k\)
Answer» C. \(\vec i + \vec 4k\)
17810.

The extension for an MS Word 2007 file is:

A. .txt
B. .rtf
C. .docx
D. .odt
Answer» D. .odt
17811.

Which of the following states has received the GI tag for Kasuti Embroidery?

A. Rajasthan
B. Telangana
C. Bihar
D. Karnataka
Answer» E.
17812.

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) have been reduced by how much per cent till 31st March 2021?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
E. 30
Answer» E. 30
17813.

Which of the following statements regarding unit plan in the teaching-learning process is correct?I. It is an outline of the program of action after determining the subunitsII. It is a detailed plan which consists of intended learning outcomes, teaching - learning strategies and activities and assessment tools for learning outcome

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
17814.

Veteran lawyer and former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee passed away in April 2021. He received Padma Vibhushan award in which year?

A. 1996
B. 1998
C. 2000
D. 2002
E. 2004
Answer» E. 2004
17815.

Subtract 4a2 - 11ab + 7b2 from 6ab - 4a2 - 8b2

A. -5ab - 15b2
B. 8b2 - 17ab + 15b2
C. - 15b2 + 17ab - 8a2
D. 5ab + b2
Answer» D. 5ab + b2
17816.

The process of converting gas into liquid on cooling is called ______.

A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Diffusion
D. Sublimation
Answer» C. Diffusion
17817.

The ratio of the present ages of Piyush and Bharat is 11 : 13. 15 years ago, the ratio of ages of Piyush and Bharat was 17 : 21. What is the present age (in years) of Piyush?

A. 66
B. 63
C. 51
D. 78
Answer» B. 63
17818.

The observed value of the standard penetration (N) at 10 m depth of silty sand deposit is 13. The unit weight of the soil is 16 kN/m3. The N value after correcting for the presence of fines will be:

A. 12
B. 13
C. 10
D. 16
Answer» C. 10
17819.

The length of a rectangular plot is five times of its breadth. If the area of the rectangular plot is 2000 m2 ,then what is the breadth of the rectangular plot?

A. 10 m
B. 20 m
C. 30 m
D. 40 m
Answer» C. 30 m
17820.

The coefficient of permeability of silt is:

A. 1 × 10-6 cm/s and smaller
B. 5 × 10-4 cm/s - 1 × 10-5 cm/s
C. 1.0 cm/s and greater
D. 1.0 - 1 × 10-2 cm/s
E. 1.5 - 2 × 10-2 cm/2
Answer» C. 1.0 cm/s and greater
17821.

The IUPAC symbol for the element with atomic number 119 would be:

A. uue
B. une
C. unh
D. uun
Answer» B. une
17822.

Scientists have discovered a new type of uranium that is the lightest ever known. What is the newfound uranium called?

A. Uranium-117
B. Uranium-126
C. Uranium-214
D. ‎Uranium-232
E. Uranium-239
Answer» D. ‎Uranium-232
17823.

The currency of USA is US _____.

A. Ren
B. Dollar
C. Rupees
D. Taka
Answer» C. Rupees
17824.

Three men can do a job in 2 days. The number of days needed for 5 men to do another job that is \({2}\frac{1}{2}\) times the previous job is:

A. 2
B. \({2}\frac{1}{2}\)
C. 3
D. \({3}\frac{3}{4}\)
Answer» D. \({3}\frac{3}{4}\)
17825.

Which of the following species is the largest of the 'toothed-whales’ ?

A. Finback whale
B. Blue Whale
C. Sperm whale
D. Humpback whale
Answer» D. Humpback whale
17826.

The period from 400 to 1400 A.D. is known as:

A. the modern period
B. the medieval period
C. the ancient period
D. the period of unrest
Answer» C. the ancient period
17827.

What is the total number of squares that occur in the given figure of a square in which line segments are drawn parallel to its sides and at equal distances?

A. 30
B. 20
C. 25
D. 26
Answer» B. 20
17828.

The ratio of total number of train travellers to the people who do not travel by train is?A. 27/16B. 28/16C. 37/16D. 38/16

A. B
B. D
C. C
D. A
Answer» C. C
17829.

Which of the following metals is highly reactive?

A. Hg
B. Fe
C. Cr
D. Ca
Answer» B. Fe
17830.

The demand and forecast for February are 12000 and 10275, respectively. Using single exponential smoothening method (smoothening coefficient = 0.25), forecast for the month of March is

A. 431
B. 9587
C. 10706
D. 11000
Answer» D. 11000
17831.

The government has decided to keep the General Provident Fund (GPF) and other non-government PF, Gratuity funds interest rate unchanged at how much per cent?

A. 5.1
B. 6.1
C. 7.1
D. 8.1
E. 9.1
Answer» D. 8.1
17832.

When water is heated from 0°C, its volume ________.

A. only increases
B. decreased till 4°C, then increases
C. remains constant, always
D. first increases then decreases
Answer» C. remains constant, always
17833.

Which of the following motors is being extensively used in servo applications?

A. AC motor
B. Field controlled dc motor
C. Armature controlled dc motor
D. None of these
Answer» E.
17834.

Which of the following pairs of old names and new names of islands in India is/are correctly matched?1. Ross Island : Shaheed Dweep2. Neil Island : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep3. Havelock Island : Swaraj DweepSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 3 only
Answer» E.
17835.

The electric field vector of a wave is given as\(\mathop E\limits^ \to \, = \,{E_0}{e^{j(\omega t\, + \,3x\, - \,4y)}}\, \cdot \,\frac{{8\mathop {{a_x}}\limits^ \to + \,6\mathop {{a_y}}\limits^ \to \, + \,5\mathop {{a_z}}\limits^ \to }}{{\sqrt {125} }}\,V/m\)Its frequency is 10 GHz. The phase velocity in Y-direction will be

A. 2 × 1010 m/s
B. 1.5 × 1010 m/s
C. 1.85 × 1010 m/s
D. 1.25 × 1010 m/s
Answer» C. 1.85 × 1010 m/s
17836.

Where is the headquarters of the 'International Committee of the Red Cross' situated?

A. Geneva
B. New York
C. Madrid
D. Hague
Answer» B. New York
17837.

Which article of Indian Constitution states that untouchability has been abolished?

A. Article 15
B. Article 16
C. Article 17
D. Article 18
Answer» D. Article 18
17838.

What is the difference between the total number of fans of SR and MSD?A. 1500B. 1600C. 3000D. 3200

A. D
B. A
C. B
D. C
Answer» D. C
17839.

The power in an AC circuit is \(P = {E_{rms}}{I_{rms}}\cos \phi \). The value of \(\cos \phi \) in the series LCR circuit at resonance is

A. Zero
B. 1
C. 1/2
D. \(\frac{1}{{\sqrt 2 }}\)
Answer» C. 1/2
17840.

Ideal refrigeration system is used to cool the system at 5°C. Heat rejection happens at 100°C. If ambient temperature is 30°C, COP of the system is:

A. 4.05
B. 3.54
C. 1.56
D. 2.93
Answer» E.
17841.

Which of the following is a sign system other than 'speech'?I. WritingII. Numerical method

A. Only I
B. Neither I nor II
C. Only II
D. Both I and II
Answer» E.
17842.

Which of the following states is set to sign a first-of-its-kind MoU with the BRO for ensuring the welfare of workers in all recruitments in the future?

A. Odisha
B. Jharkhand
C. Karnataka
D. Bihar
E. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» C. Karnataka
17843.

Which of the following adjectives is NOT a part of the Preamble?

A. Liberty
B. Tolerant
C. Secular
D. Sovereign
Answer» C. Secular
17844.

Two spheres of masses m and M are situated in air and the gravitational force between them is F. The space between the masses is not filled with a liquid of specific gravity 3. The gravitational force will now be

A. F / 3
B. F / 9
C. 3F
D. F
Answer» E.
17845.

Which of the following is not an example of semimetal-

A. Sb
B. Sn
C. As
D. Ge
Answer» C. As
17846.

Select the synonym of the given word.ABILITY

A. Disposition
B. Outlook
C. Instinct
D. Capacity
Answer» E.
17847.

The water content in a soil at which just shear strength develops is called

A. liquid limit
B. plastic limit
C. elastic limit
D. shrinkage limit
Answer» B. plastic limit
17848.

The S.I. Engine are high speed engines with operating speed in the range of

A. 1000 to 2000 r.p.m.
B. 3000 to 5000 r.p.m.
C. 10000 to 12000 r.p.m.
D. none of the above
Answer» C. 10000 to 12000 r.p.m.
17849.

What would come in place of 20

A. a
B. any
C. the
D. rather
Answer» B. any
17850.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.They will lay the foundation stone next week.

A. The foundation stone is being laid by them next week.
B. The foundation stone will be laying by next week.
C. The foundation stone will be laid by them next week.
D. The foundation stone will have been laid by them next week.
Answer» D. The foundation stone will have been laid by them next week.