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18751.

When a current I flows through the coil of area A of a moving coil Galvanometer a torque equal to ________ acts on it.

A. NIA/B
B. NIB/A
C. NBA/I
D. NIAB
Answer» E.
18752.

thinking about _________. Indeed,

A. This
B. These
C. Them
D. That
Answer» E.
18753.

Select the number that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.108 ∶ 6 ∶∶ 256 ∶ ?

A. 8
B. 16
C. 12
D. 9
Answer» B. 16
18754.

Statement (I): Most TDM systems use PCM to transmit analog signals.Statement (II): PCM uses A/D conversion technique to translate analog signals into binary form for serial transmission

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)
18755.

Which of the following are the sources of variation in quality control process in construction?1. Material2. Operator3. Inspection activitySelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only
18756.

Which of the following is the first foreign film to be demonstrated in India?

A. Magic Lamp
B. Arrival of the Train
C. Life of Christ
D. Sea Birth
Answer» D. Sea Birth
18757.

What is the ratio of average marks scored by Division C to Division G?

A. 3 : 5
B. 5 : 3
C. 6 : 5
D. 5 : 6
Answer» C. 6 : 5
18758.

The assembly of styles, panels, and rails is known as _______.

A. transom
B. sash bar
C. mullion
D. shutter
Answer» E.
18759.

The LCM of 72 and 84 is∶

A. 12 × 6 × 7
B. 6 × 2 × 7
C. 12 × 7 × 3
D. 72 × 84
Answer» B. 6 × 2 × 7
18760.

The Kailashnath Temple (Shiva Temple) at Kanchipuram containing sculpture with paintings in the inner walls was built by

A. Devavarman
B. Mahendravarman
C. Narasimhavarman I
D. Narasimhavarman II
Answer» E.
18761.

Which of the following figure will look like the given figure when it is rotated 90° clockwise?

A. A
B. D
C. C
D. B
Answer» C. C
18762.

The Indian Railways have gone in for qualitative improvements since independence. Which of the following have taken place in recent years?1) Gauge conversion2) Track electrification3) Automatic signalsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
18763.

Which of the following is not a method of drawing flownets?

A. Analytical method
B. Helle-Shaw method
C. Relaxation method
D. Electrical analogy method
E. Chezy's method
Answer» F.
18764.

The area of a rectangle and the square of its perimeter are in the ratio 1 : 25. Then the lengths of the shorter and longer sides of the rectangle are in the ratio

A. 1 : 4
B. 3 : 8
C. 2 : 9
D. 1 : 3
Answer» B. 3 : 8
18765.

What was the main aim of First Five Year Plan?

A. Self – dependent
B. Industrial growth
C. Economic growth
D. Agricultural growth
Answer» E.
18766.

Where was the 4th Session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA - 4) held recently?

A. Paris-France
B. Ulaanbaatar-Mangolia
C. Beijing-China
D. Nairobi-Kenya
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» E. None of the above/More than one of the above
18767.

The full form of DNA is:

A. deoxyribeneutral acid
B. deltanucleic acid
C. deoxyribonucleic acid
D. dyoxyenucleic acid
Answer» D. dyoxyenucleic acid
18768.

Which actor was awarded as the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at Oscar 2020?

A. Jonathan Pryce
B. Antonio Banderas
C. Leonardo DiCaprio
D. Joaquin Phoenix
Answer» E.
18769.

The current in a transmission line under no load conditions is due to:

A. Spinning reserve
B. Corona effects
C. Capacitance of the line
D. Back flow from earth
Answer» D. Back flow from earth
18770.

Which Article of the Constitution of India defines the name and the territory of India?

A. Article 1
B. Article 2
C. Article 3
D. Article 4
Answer» B. Article 2
18771.

The minimum floor area of a living room is:

A. 10 m2
B. 15 m2
C. 20 m2
D. 25 m2
E. 50 m2
Answer» B. 15 m2
18772.

Which of the following is a client-server protocol for transmitting files between computers on the Internet over TCP/IP connections?

A. HTTPS
B. HTTP
C. FTP
D. SMTP
Answer» D. SMTP
18773.

What is the simplified value of 1 + cot A cot(A/2)?

A. cos(A/2)
B. sin2(A/2)
C. ½ cosec2 (A/2)
D. cos A
Answer» D. cos A
18774.

Replacing the question mark with the option that adheres to the logic applied in the first pair.Beautician : Parlour :: Mechanic : ??

A. Garage
B. Cockpit
C. Laboratory
D. Cabin
Answer» B. Cockpit
18775.

When sending an e-mail, the line describes the contents of the message.

A. To
B. CC
C. Contents
D. Subject
Answer» E.
18776.

The value of x is:

A. 136
B. 138
C. 340
D. 140
Answer» C. 340
18777.

The Limitation Law, which was passed by the British in 1859, addressed which one of the following issues?

A. Loan bonds would not have any legal validity.
B. Loan bonds signed between money-lender and Ryots would have validity only for three years.
C. Land bonds could not be executed by moneylenders.
D. Loan bonds would have validity for ten years.
Answer» C. Land bonds could not be executed by moneylenders.
18778.

Since Independence, how many time National Emergency has been declared in India?

A. One time
B. Two times
C. Three times
D. Four times
Answer» D. Four times
18779.

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given number-pair.50 : 357

A. 18 : 133
B. 15 : 115
C. 17 : 136
D. 20 : 153
Answer» B. 15 : 115
18780.

Which Mughal Emperor ruled during 1605 – 1627?

A. Shahjahan
B. Jahangir
C. Akbar
D. Aurangzeb
Answer» C. Akbar
18781.

Which of the following instruments is used to measure electromotive force?

A. Polarimeter
B. Potometer
C. Potentiometer
D. Platometer
Answer» D. Platometer
18782.

Veteran music composer Vanraj Bhatia died in Mumbai in May 2021 after a brief illness. He received Padma Shri in which year?

A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2014
D. 2016
E. 2018
Answer» C. 2014
18783.

What is the least value of x such that 517x324 is divisible by 12?

A. 2
B. 1
C. 0
D. 3
Answer» B. 1
18784.

The military of which country has successfully tested an airborne high-power laser that can shoot down drones?

A. Israel
B. Iran
C. Turkey
D. Libya
E. Egypt
Answer» B. Iran
18785.

What number should come next in the sequence 6, 18, 72, 360, 2160______?

A. 12120
B. 13120
C. 14120
D. 15120
Answer» E.
18786.

RBI told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that banks had an obligation to mark bad loans as non-performing asset (NPA) after the default of ________ days.

A. 30
B. 60
C. 90
D. 120
E. 150
Answer» D. 120
18787.

A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.ACE, BDF, CEG, ?

A. DEF
B. DFH
C. DEH
D. DFE
Answer» C. DEH
18788.

Rohan sells two types of tea viz. Desi Chai and Videshi Chai. He sells Desi Chai at Rs. 24 per kg and gains a profit of 20% whereas on selling the Videshi Chai at Rs. 45 per kg, he gains 25%. In what proportion should the Desi Chai and Videshi Chai be mixed such that he can gain a profit of 10% by selling the mixture at Rs. 33 per kg?

A. 2 ∶ 3
B. 3 ∶ 5
C. 4 ∶ 7
D. 5 ∶ 2
Answer» C. 4 ∶ 7
18789.

The Assam government has inaugurated a ropeway over the Brahmaputra, connecting Guwahati to North Guwahati. What is the length of the ropeway?

A. 1.4 km
B. 1.6 km
C. 1.8 km
D. 2.0 km
E. 2.2 km
Answer» D. 2.0 km
18790.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the continuation of ________ schemes under the 'Umbrella Scheme for Family Welfare and Other Health Interventions' from 2017-18 to 2019-20.

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
Answer» D. 6
18791.

The main function of a sand column to

A. prevent the escape of fine soils by seepage water
B. reduce damage due to liquefaction of saturated granular soils during earthquakes.
C. reduce seepage of water through the body of the earth dams.
D. facilitate the drainage of water through the body of the earth dams.
Answer» C. reduce seepage of water through the body of the earth dams.
18792.

Separation of flow occurs when pressure gradient:

A. Tends to approach zero
B. Becomes negative
C. Changes abruptly
D. Reduces to a value when vapour formation starts
Answer» D. Reduces to a value when vapour formation starts
18793.

The ratio of the number of boys and girls who participated in an examination is 4 : 3. The total percentage of candidates who passed the examination is 80 and the percentage of girls who passed is 90. The percentage of boys who passed is ______.

A. 55.5
B. 72.5
C. 80.5
D. 90
Answer» C. 80.5
18794.

The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference is 13. Find their product.

A. 315
B. 114
C. 104
D. 325
Answer» C. 104
18795.

US President-elect Joe Biden was sworn in as which President of the United States in January 2021?

A. 43
B. 44
C. 45
D. 46
E. 47
Answer» E. 47
18796.

Read the following statements carefully:1. A MoU between the Indian Navy and India Meteorological Department was signed at Naval Base, Kochi on 28 Aug 19 for the handing over of Cyclone Detection Radar (CDR) building by IMD to the IN.2. The CDR building was constructed during the period 1983-86 inside the Naval Base, having an S-band Cyclone Detection Radar installed by M/s Bharat Electronics Limited.3. The building is set to be utilised by Indian Naval Meteorological Analysis Centre (INMAC), an operational unit set up in 2013 with the mandate to provide daily meteorological information/ forecasts to users across the Navy such as IN ships and establishments.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.
18797.

The LCM of two numbers is 520 and the HCF is 4. If one of these numbers is 52, then the other number is

A. 40
B. 42
C. 50
D. 52
Answer» B. 42
18798.

The radius of a horizontal circular curve on a highway is 120 m. The design speed is 60 km/hour, and the design coefficient of lateral friction between the tyre and the road surface is 0.15. The estimated value of superelevation required (if full lateral friction is assumed to develop), and the value of coefficient of friction needed (if no superrelevation is provided) will, respectively, be

A. 1/11.6 and 0.10
B. 1/10.5 and 0.37
C. 1/11.6 and 0.24
D. 1/12.9 and 0.24
Answer» D. 1/12.9 and 0.24
18799.

The operator used to get value at address stored in pointer variable in ‘C’ language is

A. &
B. | |
C. &&
D. *
Answer» E.
18800.

Which of the following is equivalent to the expression\(\left( {\overline {\overline {X + Y} + \bar Z} } \right)\)?

A. (X̅ + Y̅)Z
B. (X + Y)Z̅
C. (X̅ + Y̅)Z̅
D. (X + Y)Z
Answer» E.