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17901.

The seagull suffered because

A. He had tried to do something that other seagulls had not done.
B. Probably he had been attacked by a stronger bird.
C. Probably he had been attacked by some strong creature in the sea.
D. He had swooned and fallen into the water.
Answer» B. Probably he had been attacked by a stronger bird.
17902.

What is the minimum number of NAND gates required to get the function of an OR gate?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
17903.

Sudden decrease of birth rate would cause_________.

A. Increase in per capita income
B. Increase in investment
C. Increase in savings
D. Increase in loan requests
Answer» B. Increase in investment
17904.

The type of fertilization that takes place in human being is:

A. External fertilization
B. Internal fertilization
C. Spore formation
D. Cloning
Answer» C. Spore formation
17905.

Sri Mahayogini Matha Manikeshwari passed away in March 2020. Mathaji has established a total of ________ ashramas across Karnataka and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

A. 96
B. 100
C. 108
D. 120
E. 128
Answer» D. 120
17906.

A spider climbs 10 metres of a pole in 20 minutes and slips down 2 metres at the very moment. If it takes 3 hours to climb on its top then, find the length of the pole.

A. 90 Metre
B. 80 Metre
C. 72 Metre
D. 74 Metre
Answer» E.
17907.

When is 'Anapurna Milk Scheme' started in Rajasthan to improve the nutritional level in children?

A. 2nd July, 2018
B. 1st July, 2018
C. 1st July, 2017
D. 2nd July, 2017
Answer» B. 1st July, 2018
17908.

Which is the characteristics of an ideal voltage amplifier with respect to the input and output impedance?

A. Low input and high output impedance
B. High input and low output impedance
C. Low input and low output impedance
D. High input and high output impedance
Answer» C. Low input and low output impedance
17909.

Statement (I): An SI engine requires greater spark advance at lower loads.Statement (II): Increased dilution by residual gases at lower loads reduces the combustion rate.

A. Both statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
Answer» B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
17910.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the factors that gave rise to the Consumer Movement in India?

A. Frequent food shortages
B. Hoarding and Black Marketing
C. Adulteration of food
D. Tax on soft beverages
Answer» E.
17911.

Which of the following may be classified as a 'Pigouvian tax'?

A. Long term capital gain tax
B. Corporate tax
C. Carbon tax
D. Income tax
Answer» D. Income tax
17912.

Which of the following pairs represent the CORRECT pair of reproductive parts of a flower?

A. Sepals and Petals
B. Sepals and Carpels
C. Stamens and Carpels
D. Petals and Stamens
Answer» D. Petals and Stamens
17913.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.P: While it is good to see SEBI taking a serious view of leaks and initiating suo motu action, bringing the perpetrators to book through such old-fashioned methods may be an uphill task.Q: But recent episodes of suspected insider trading through WhatsApp groups, in which analysts shared prescient tip-offs about upcoming results for top listed companies, reveals that the framework remains porous.R: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have lately redoubled their efforts to put in place a water-tight governance framework for listed firms.S: Initiating a probe into this episode, SEBI has interrogated analysts, conducted raids on stock brokers and deployed search-and-seizure powers to confiscate laptops and mobile phones.

A. RQSP
B. QSPR
C. SPQR
D. PRQS
Answer» B. QSPR
17914.

The network is said to be under resonance when the voltage and current at the network input terminals are:

A. in phase quadrature
B. in phase
C. out of phase
D. in phase and have equal magnitude
Answer» C. out of phase
17915.

The first modern Olympic Games were held in which of the following city?

A. Paris
B. Stockholm
C. Athens
D. London
Answer» D. London
17916.

The following is the sequence of insertion in a binary search tree.45,65,35,40,33,70,60,75,69How many numbers of nodes in Left Sub Tree (LST) and Right Sub Tree (RST) of Root node.

A. LST – 3, RST-5
B. LST – 6, RST-2
C. LST – 2, RST-6
D. LST – 5, RST-3
Answer» B. LST – 6, RST-2
17917.

Under Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY) launched in Aug 2017, the beneficiary will be provided an interest-free loan up to ________ for the purchase of the vehicle.

A. Rs. 6.50 lakh
B. Rs. 8.50 lakh
C. Rs. 7.50 lakh
D. Rs. 9.50 lakh
Answer» B. Rs. 8.50 lakh
17918.

Slope of the line AB is -3/4. Co-ordinates of points A and B are (x, -5) and (2, 4) respectively. What is the value of x?

A. 14
B. 12
C. 10
D. 8
Answer» B. 12
17919.

The term deformation per unit length is referred for ______

A. Stress
B. Modulus of elasticity
C. Strain
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
17920.

The Khatling glacier is the origin-place of _________.

A. Jalkur river
B. Bhilangana river
C. Pilang Ganga river
D. Balganga river
Answer» C. Pilang Ganga river
17921.

The lower portion of piston is called as

A. Sleeve
B. Skirt
C. Piston land
D. Grooves
Answer» C. Piston land
17922.

Which is a nodal agency for granting equivalence to degrees awarded by foreign universities ?

A. UGC
B. Niti Aayog
C. ICSSR
D. AIU
Answer» E.
17923.

The decrease in the value of the power plant / electrical equipment and building due to constant use is known as:

A. Annual maintenance cost
B. Interest
C. Annual operating cost
D. Depreciation
Answer» E.
17924.

The total number of girls enrolled in all the three Universities together is highest for the year _________

A. 2019
B. 2018
C. 2017
D. 2016
Answer» B. 2018
17925.

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Paragraphs2. Letters3. Sentences4. Words5. Book6. pages

A. 2,3, 4, 1, 6, 5
B. 2, 4, 1, 3, 6, 5
C. 2, 4, 3, 1, 5, 6
D. 2, 4, 3, 1, 6, 5
Answer» E.
17926.

The amount of time elapsed from the moment an inventory replenishment order is placed and the moment the supplier delivers the goods is

A. lead time
B. cycle time
C. take time
D. order time
Answer» B. cycle time
17927.

Scientists in which of the following institutions have developed some new equipment like Acrylosorb for the treatments of COVID 19?

A. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Trivandrum
B. Physical Research Laboratory
C. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
E. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun
Answer» D. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
17928.

The minimum clearance distance that equipment should be kept away from 50 kV power lines is:

A. 20 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 5 feet
Answer» C. 15 feet
17929.

Smaller diagonal of a rhombus is equal to length of its sides. If length of each side is 4 cm, then what is the area (in square cm) of an equilateral triangle with side equal to the bigger diagonal of the rhombus?

A. 12√3
B. 6
C. 12
D. 9√3
Answer» B. 6
17930.

Which number will best complete the relationship given below?2 : 12 :: 3 : ?

A. 40
B. 38
C. 36
D. 32
Answer» D. 32
17931.

The _______ is the stem-like part of the leaf that joins the blade to the stem.

A. Midrib
B. Stipules
C. Vein
D. Petiole
Answer» E.
17932.

Which color tag is used for seeds certified by accredited agencies in India ?

A. Blue
B. Red
C. Green
D. Yellow
Answer» B. Red
17933.

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given pair.Anguish : remorse

A. True : falsehood
B. Kind : cruel
C. Honesty : integrity
D. Grieving : joy
Answer» D. Grieving : joy
17934.

Select the option that is related to the third term on the same basis as the second term is related to the first term.16 : 288 :: 23 : ?

A. 575
B. 506
C. 483
D. 552
Answer» B. 506
17935.

Which of the following is true regarding the “speech community”?I. Speech community is the only vital part of language and its usage.II. Speech community consists of people who believe that language studies must be the main focus of the education system

A. Neither I nor II
B. Both I and II
C. Only I
D. Only II
Answer» D. Only II
17936.

Which of the following teams lifted the 1st Lieutenant Governor Ice Hockey Cup in their respective sections, in Leh in February 2021?

A. LSRC Men
B. Kharu women
C. ITBP
D. Both 1 and 2
E. Both 2 and 3
Answer» E. Both 2 and 3
17937.

Which of the following has announced new Tele Helpline numbers on Corona Virus Safeguards for Students?

A. Central Board of Secondary Education
B. Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations
C. Board of Secondary Education, Odisha
D. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
E. National Council Of Educational Research And Training
Answer» B. Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations
17938.

What is the main source of irrigation in Punjab and Haryana?

A. Pond
B. Canal
C. Well
D. Rain
Answer» C. Well
17939.

Which of the following are included in cognitive strategies?I. CompareII. Risk-taking

A. Only II
B. Neither I nor II
C. Only I
D. I and II
Answer» B. Neither I nor II
17940.

Select the character group that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.LUNA, ALUN, NALU, ?

A. LAUN
B. NAUL
C. UNAL
D. UALN
Answer» D. UALN
17941.

Select the option that is related to the third term on the same basis as the second term is related to the first term.Optimism : Pessimism :: Roof : ?

A. Pillars
B. Bricks
C. Floor
D. Walls
Answer» D. Walls
17942.

Which country launched the third ‘Long March-5', the largest carrier rocket of the country, in December 2019?

A. China
B. Russia
C. India
D. USA
Answer» B. Russia
17943.

Which of the following is incorrect about the minimum size of a single run fillet weld?

A. It should be 3 mm for thickness up to and including 10 mm
B. It should be 5 mm for thickness between 11 mm to 20 mm
C. It should be 6 mm for thickness between 21 mm to 32 mm
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
17944.

The following table shows marks obtained out of 100 by Maria and Shehnaz in five subjects: Maria ShehnazEnglish7481Maths8878Social Science6577Hindi7372Science9082 Based on the table above identify the correct statement from among the following:

A. Maria has scored more marks than Shehnaz in only two subjects.
B. Shehnaz's aggregate marks in Maths and Science are more than Maria's aggregate marks in these subjects
C. The aggregate marks of Maria and Shehnaz are equal
D. Maria has scored less marks than Shehnaz in all the subjects except the languages.
Answer» D. Maria has scored less marks than Shehnaz in all the subjects except the languages.
17945.

'মায়াকানন' মধুসূদনের লেখা একটি

A. কাব্য
B. নাটক
C. সনেট
D. প্রহসন
Answer» C. সনেট
17946.

Which of the following has launched an all-electric motorcycle brand "LiveWire"?

A. Honda
B. Harley-Davidson Inc
C. Yamaha Motor Company
D. Royal Enfield
E. Ducati Motor Holding
Answer» C. Yamaha Motor Company
17947.

The normal stress is the same in all directions at a point in a fluid only when

A. The fluid is frictional
B. The fluid is frictionless and incompressible
C. The fluid has zero viscosity and is at rest
D. One fluid layer has no motion relative to an adjacent layer
Answer» E.
17948.

Which of the following acid is found in Apple?

A. Sulphuric Acid
B. Nitric Acid
C. Malic Acid
D. Formic Acid
Answer» D. Formic Acid
17949.

Fusible plug is generally made up of an alloy (gunmetal) which consists of copper, tin and ______.

A. aluminium
B. zinc
C. cast iron
D. manganese
Answer» C. cast iron
17950.

Which is the fastest land animal?

A. Cheetah
B. Deer
C. Tiger
D. Hyena
Answer» B. Deer