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18901.

Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a ‘No error’ response.Rima acted (A)/ accordingly to her (B)/ mother's instructions (C)/ No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
18902.

The shear angle for two-dimensional cutting operation is given by an equationwhere r = cutting ratio, α = rake angle and ϕ = shear angle.

A. \(\tan \phi = \frac{{r\cos \alpha }}{{1 + r\sin \alpha }}\)
B. \(\tan \phi = \frac{{r\cos \alpha }}{{1 - r\sin \alpha }}\)
C. \(\tan \phi = \frac{{1 - r\sin \alpha }}{{r\cos \alpha }}\)
D. \(\tan \phi = \frac{{1 + r\sin \alpha }}{{r\cos \alpha }}\)
Answer» C. \(\tan \phi = \frac{{1 - r\sin \alpha }}{{r\cos \alpha }}\)
18903.

The stator winding of a single phase motor is placed in the

A. Rotor
B. Stator
C. Armature
D. Field
Answer» C. Armature
18904.

What will be the total modulation index if a wave is amplitude modulated by three sine waves with modulation indices of 25%, 50% and 75%?

A. Mt = 1.5
B. Mt = 0.93
C. Mt = 1.22
D. Mt = 1
Answer» C. Mt = 1.22
18905.

Which district is largest producer of lac in Jharkhand?

A. Ranchi
B. Khunti
C. W. Singhbhum
D. Gumla
Answer» C. W. Singhbhum
18906.

What is the theme of World Metrology Day 2021?

A. Measurements for Global Trade
B. Measurement for Health
C. The International System of Units – Fundamentally better
D. Weather-ready, Climate-smart
E. Measurements for Transport
Answer» C. The International System of Units – Fundamentally better
18907.

The total production of type B cars in 2015 and type D cars 2016 is what percent less than the total production of type E cars in five years?

A. \(50\frac{1}{3}\)
B. \(46\frac{2}{3}\)
C. \(53\frac{1}{3}\)
D. \(52\frac{2}{3}\)
Answer» D. \(52\frac{2}{3}\)
18908.

The capillaries of collenchyma tissue become thick due to the deposit of _____.

A. Cellulose and Pectin
B. Lignin and Cutin
C. Pectin and Chitin
D. Suberin and Cellulose
Answer» B. Lignin and Cutin
18909.

The tropical rainforests _______.

A. are dry and hot
B. are in the coastal regions only
C. are mostly covered in snow
D. get plenty of rainfall
Answer» E.
18910.

Re-enactment of historic Dandi March of Mahatma Gandhi flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Sabarmati Ashram reached Dandi on which day?

A. 4 April
B. 5 April
C. 6 April
D. 7 April
E. 8 April
Answer» C. 6 April
18911.

The number of (a,b,c), where a,b,c are positive integers such that abc = 30, is

A. 30
B. 27
C. 9
D. 8
Answer» C. 9
18912.

Select the option that will correctly replace the question mark (?) in the following series.77, 95, 113, 131, ?

A. 146
B. 149
C. 154
D. 148
Answer» C. 154
18913.

Two points P and Q are at the distance of x and y (where y > x) respectively from the base of a building and on a straight line. If the angles of elevation of the top of the building from points P and Q are complementary, then what is the height of the building?

A. xy
B. √(y/x)
C. √(x/y)
D. √(xy)
Answer» E.
18914.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.He always beats around the bush, which confuses his clients.

A. To avoid talking about what is important.
B. Confusing with wrong information.
C. Talking to the point in a conversation.
D. Focusing on the points
Answer» B. Confusing with wrong information.
18915.

The Ayodhya district administration has been felicitated with Skoch Gold Award for the measures taken to contain COVID-19. In which year was the Skoch Award started?

A. 2001
B. 2002
C. 2003
D. 2004
E. 2005
Answer» D. 2004
18916.

Which hormone is produced by Islets of langerhans to control diabetes mellitus?

A. Ptyalin
B. HCl
C. Rennin
D. Insulin
Answer» E.
18917.

The maximum bending stress in a curved beam having symmetrical section always occurs at the

A. Neutral axis
B. Centroidal axis
C. Inside fibre
D. Outside fibre
Answer» D. Outside fibre
18918.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given."A person or animal that eats all kinds of food"

A. Omnivorous
B. Herbivorous
C. Insectivorous
D. Carnivorous
Answer» B. Herbivorous
18919.

Select the correct indirect narration of the given sentence. “Why did you leave the door open?” she asked her husband.

A. She asked her husband that why you had left the door open.
B. She asked her husband why did he leave the door open.
C. She asked her husband why he had left the door open.
D. She asked her husband why he leave the door open.
Answer» D. She asked her husband why he leave the door open.
18920.

What would be system pressure of Si-MBE system in order to achieve 5 × 107 cm mean free path(L) of atoms ?

A. 10-7 torr
B. 10-8 torr
C. 10-9 torr
D. 10-10 torr
Answer» E.
18921.

Which of the following sequences of signs would replace '*' to correctly solve the given equation?14 * 24 * 3 * 5 * 3 * 7

A. +, ÷, -, ×, =
B. +, ÷, ×, -, =
C. ÷, +, ×, -, =
D. +, ×, ÷, -, =
Answer» B. +, ÷, ×, -, =
18922.

Shrinath switched on a bulb at 1 : 44 : 41 hours and switched it off on the same day at 11 : 35 : 35 hours. For how long was the bulb in switched-on mode?

A. 9 hours 50 minutes 54 seconds
B. 9 hours 09 minutes 06 seconds
C. 10 hours 09 minutes 06 seconds
D. 12 hours 40 minutes 06 seconds
Answer» B. 9 hours 09 minutes 06 seconds
18923.

The deficiency of which nutrient causes night blindness ?

A. Vitamin C
B. Proteins
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin A
Answer» E.
18924.

The sentence(s) given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.She has already ______ the floor.

A. clean
B. cleaning
C. been clean
D. cleaned
Answer» E.
18925.

For the design of staircase, self-weight of waist slab is calculated as ______. Where, T = Tread, R = Riser and D = depth of waist slab, γc = density of R. C. C

A. γc D
B. γc D\(\left( {\frac{T}{{\sqrt {{R^2} + {T^2}} }}} \right)\)
C. γc D\(\frac{{\sqrt {{T^2} + {R^2}} }}{T}\)
D. γc \(\frac{{\sqrt {{T^2} + {R^2}} }}{T}\)
Answer» D. γc \(\frac{{\sqrt {{T^2} + {R^2}} }}{T}\)
18926.

What are enzymes?

A. Bio catalysts
B. Tissues
C. Cells
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Tissues
18927.

The CSIR's Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) and ________ have signed an agreement for licensing of KNOW-HOW for rapid and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19.

A. Tata Sons
B. Reliance Industries
C. Aditya Birla Group
D. Infosys
E. Mahindra Group
Answer» B. Reliance Industries
18928.

The poet wants the tigers to be

A. in jungle
B. everywhere
C. in his room
D. None of the above
Answer» C. in his room
18929.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:I. Some chairs are doors.II. All doors are tables.Conclusion I: Some chairs are tables.Conclusion II: No doors are chairs.Conclusion III: Some tables are doors.

A. All conclusions I, II and III follows.
B. Only conclusion I and II follows.
C. Only conclusion I and III follows
D. Only conclusion II follows.
Answer» D. Only conclusion II follows.
18930.

Two trains of length 140 m and 100 m long are going on a parallel track in same direction at a speed of 90 km/h and 18 km/h respectively. What is the time taken for the trains to cross each other completely?

A. 12 seconds
B. 13 seconds
C. 15 seconds
D. 14 seconds
Answer» B. 13 seconds
18931.

The main advantage of VMOS is:

A. Decrease in power handling level
B. V-cut
C. Low current rating
D. Increase in power handling level
Answer» E.
18932.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent sentence.Resources are vitalP: well as for maintainingQ: the quality of lifeR: for human survival as

A. PQR
B. RQP
C. RPQ
D. QRP
Answer» D. QRP
18933.

The silver coin introduced by Sher Shah Suri was called:

A. Tankah
B. Rupiya
C. Mohar
D. Dinar
Answer» C. Mohar
18934.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Indian Railways has launched ‘one touch ATVM’ at 42 suburban stations of Central Railway to render fast ticketing to millions of commuters over Mumbai Suburban Network.2.Railway passenger can avail the service of this new machine at 42 suburban stations.3.This new machine will reduce the waiting time of the passengers and allow passenger to avoid standing in long queues.Which of the above statements is/are true?

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.
18935.

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by the

A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Members of both Houses of Parliament
D. Members of Lok Sabha
Answer» E.
18936.

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to MBO program failure?1. Altering goals to meet changes in circumstances2. Easy goals3. Lack of management support4. Setting of unrealistically difficult goals

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
18937.

Which law states the relationship between the potential difference across a conductor and the current flowing through it?

A. Newton’s law
B. Faraday’s law
C. Ohm’s law
D. Joules law
Answer» D. Joules law
18938.

Which of the following is not true with reference to the climatic conditions required for the cultivation of wheat?1. It requires a cool growing season.2. It requires bright sunshine at the time of ripening.3. It requires more than 100 cm of annual rainfall.4. It can be grown in all parts of India.

A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 3 and 4
D. Only 4
Answer» D. Only 4
18939.

What will happen to a person's weight when he is in a moving elevator?A. IncreaseB. DecreaseC. Weight will not changeD. May increase or decrease

A. B
B. A
C. D
D. C
Answer» E.
18940.

The traditional festival of Shakrain was celebrated in several parts of which city in January 2021?

A. Kolkata
B. Kathmandu
C. Dhaka
D. Phnom Penh
E. Shillong
Answer» D. Phnom Penh
18941.

Voters in which of the following cities of USA passed a ballot initiative that temporarily bans the public use of facial-recognition technology by law enforcement and other government officials?

A. Seattle
B. Chicago
C. Portland
D. Los Angeles
E. San Diego
Answer» D. Los Angeles
18942.

The solution of the differential equation \(\frac{{{d^2}y}}{{d{x^2}}} - y = 0\) is

A. Oscillatory
B. Exponential
C. Trigonometric
D. None of these
Answer» C. Trigonometric
18943.

The Relation between μ = Poisson's ratio, K = Bulk modulus, and G = Rigidity modulus or shear modulus is given by,

A. (2G + 3K)μ = (3K – 6G)
B. (6G + 2K)μ = (2K – 3G)
C. (2G + 6K)μ = (3K – 2G)
D. (2G + 6K) = μ (3K – 2G)
Answer» D. (2G + 6K) = μ (3K – 2G)
18944.

The Indian government has signed a $100-million dollar loan with which of the following to enhance the power distribution system of Bengaluru in Karnataka with an aim to modernise and upgrade the power distribution system?

A. ADB
B. AIIB
C. World Bank
D. NDB
E. IMF
Answer» B. AIIB
18945.

The table given below shows number of literate people and total population in a village from the year 2011 to 2016.YearLiterate peopleTotal population201171230422012814307220139173128201412503750201513803940201615604050 What is the average number of literate people from 2011 to 2016?

A. 1370.6
B. 980.5
C. 1070.5
D. 1105.5
Answer» E.
18946.

Which of the following is NOT true about duties of local authority according to Right to Education Act, 2009?I. Provide school building, teaching staff and learning materialII. Decide the academic calendar

A. Only II
B. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
D. Only I
Answer» C. Both I and II
18947.

The characteristic impedance of a lossless transmission line is given by:

A. \(\sqrt {\frac{C}{L}} \)
B. \(\sqrt {LC} \)
C. \(\sqrt {\frac{L}{C}} \)
D. \(\frac{1}{{\sqrt {LC} }}\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{1}{{\sqrt {LC} }}\)
18948.

The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by whom ?

A. Governor
B. President
C. Chief Minister
D. Council of Ministers
Answer» B. President
18949.

The difference between two specific heats, \({C_p} - {C_v} = \frac{R}{J}\). This relation is valid for

A. Any gas
B. Perfect gases
C. Real gases
D. Pure gases
E. All of the above
Answer» C. Real gases
18950.

The expression (x - √2)(x - √4) goes through its minima at the value of x = a. Find the value of 2a - √ 2.

A. √ 2
B. 1
C. 2
D. 0
Answer» D. 0