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19251.

Six soldiers A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a row next to each other. F is at immediate left to C. F and E are at the extreme ends of the row. C is exactly between F and B. A is at the immediate left of D. E is at the immediate right of D. Which soldier is at the fourth position from the right?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
19252.

Read the following statements carefully:1.The Maharashtra and Goa Circle of the India Post is celebrating National Postal Week which will end on 15 October.2.The week is being celebrated to spread awareness about services provided by the department and efforts made to meet changing requirements of customers.3.The week also commemorates the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1894 in the Swiss capital Berne.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 are correct
Answer» C. Only 1 and 3
19253.

Which of the following fits the blank (15) appropriately?

A. Some
B. If
C. The
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
19254.

The dielectric strength of an insulating material is measured in ________.

A. V/m
B. V/J
C. V/F
D. V/A
Answer» B. V/J
19255.

The value of 62 - 5 of (18 -14) + 5 × 7 is equal to:

A. 18
B. 28
C. 15
D. 77
Answer» E.
19256.

The concept of Natural selection was first given by ______.

A. Charles Darwin
B. Jean Baptiste Lamarck
C. Hugo De Vries
D. John Gregor Mendel
Answer» B. Jean Baptiste Lamarck
19257.

Select the antonym of the given word.RECOVERED

A. last
B. latest
C. leased
D. lost
Answer» E.
19258.

The curved suface area of a hemisphere is 2772 cm2 and its volume is 19404 cm3. What is its radius?

A. 21 cm
B. 22.5 cm
C. 42 cm
D. 13 cm
Answer» B. 22.5 cm
19259.

When is the International Day of Friendship observed each year?

A. 27 July
B. 28 July
C. 29 July
D. 30 July
E. 31 July
Answer» E. 31 July
19260.

When was the "Boxer Rebellion" happened in China?

A. 1895
B. 1900
C. 1905
D. 1909
Answer» C. 1905
19261.

What is the value of Sin 30° + Cos 30°?

A. (√6 + 1) /√3
B. (√3 + 2) /√3
C. (1 + √3) /2
D. 5/√3
Answer» D. 5/√3
19262.

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 paragraph.Some of theseX-height of more thanY -2000 feet above the seaZ -rocks rise to the

A. YZX
B. ZXY
C. YXZ
D. XZY
Answer» C. YXZ
19263.

The individuals who joined Mughal Services and held a position or rank were referred as ________.

A. Jagirs
B. Jat
C. Iqtas
D. Mansabdars
Answer» E.
19264.

The formation of three dimension image by interference of two light beams from the laser or the other coherent source of light is called

A. Optical photography
B. Holography
C. X - ray photography
D. Radiography
Answer» C. X - ray photography
19265.

What is the term of office of the members of Rajya Sabha?

A. 2 years
B. 6 years
C. 7 years
D. 4 years
Answer» C. 7 years
19266.

The value of \(3\frac{5}{6} + \left[ {3\frac{2}{3} - \left\{ {\frac{{15}}{4}\left( {5\frac{4}{5} \div 14\frac{1}{2}} \right)} \right\}} \right]\) is equal to∶

A. 37/6
B. 35/6
C. 6
D. 19/3
Answer» D. 19/3
19267.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Go down in flames

A. crash land an aeroplane
B. get hit by a burning cracker
C. fail completely
D. get completely burnt
Answer» D. get completely burnt
19268.

Vikrant is son of Kunjan. Suman is daughter of Rama. Balram is Vikrant’s son. Lilavati’s only son is married to Rama. Balram is brother of Suman. How is Kunjan related to Lilavati?

A. Son
B. Husband
C. Uncle
D. Brother
Answer» C. Uncle
19269.

Which crop does grow better in the sandy soils of he Odisha coast?

A. Cashew
B. Chilly
C. Tobacco
D. Turmeric
Answer» E.
19270.

Which movement led to the formation of Haryana?

A. Home Rule Movement
B. Punjabi Suba Movement
C. Khilafat Movement
D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Answer» C. Khilafat Movement
19271.

The total production of type E cars in 2015 and type C cars in 2013 taken together is what percent of the total production of type A cars and type D cars taken together during 2012 to 2016?

A. 21.8%
B. 21.4%
C. 22%
D. 20%
Answer» E.
19272.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To pick up the threads

A. To restart from the previous closing point
B. To examine an issue seriously
C. Being received very warmly
D. At a short distance
Answer» B. To examine an issue seriously
19273.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". Ram as well as his friends (are) coming for lunch.

A. Have
B. Is
C. Are not
D. No improvement
Answer» E.
19274.

Total outlay in the year 1992 on agriculture and medicine together was how much percentage more than total outlay in the year 1991 on industrial and medicine together.

A. 25%
B. 100%
C. 20%
D. 50%
Answer» E.
19275.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.MOTIVE

A. benefit
B. chance
C. utility
D. reason
Answer» E.
19276.

The generals of ______________ conquered land upto Ganges, while his admirals established their authority over several overseas territories including Ceylon, Nicobar islands and parts of the Malaya Peninsula.

A. Rajendra Chola I
B. Rajaraja I
C. Someshvara III
D. Vikramaditya Vikramaditya IV
Answer» B. Rajaraja I
19277.

RC coupling is used for ______ amplification.

A. voltage
B. current
C. signal
D. power
Answer» B. current
19278.

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has created which of the following mobile applications on the android platform for its pensioners?

A. Pensioners Invite
B. Pensioners Friend
C. Pensioners Guide
D. Pensioners Corner
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
19279.

The Baglihar Hydroelectric power project in J & K is built across the river.--.

A. Beas
B. Chenab
C. Jhelum
D. Sutlej
Answer» C. Jhelum
19280.

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan was the world renowned musician associated with which of the following musical instruments?

A. Violin
B. Flute
C. Sitar
D. Sarod
Answer» E.
19281.

The number of averaging period in the simple moving average method of forecasting is increased for greater smoothing but at the cost of

A. Accuracy
B. Stability
C. Visibility
D. Responsiveness to changes
Answer» E.
19282.

Select the option figure that will come next in the following figure series.EB, HC, KD, NE, QF,?

A. SG
B. TG
C. UH
D. VH
Answer» C. UH
19283.

The captain of the cricket team of 11 members is 26 years old and the wicket keeper is 3 years older than captain. If the ages of these two are excluded, the average of the remaining players is one year less than the average age of the whole team. What is the average age of the team?

A. 23 years
B. 24 years
C. 25 years
D. none of these
Answer» B. 24 years
19284.

The weights of three boxes are 3 kg, 8 kg and 12 kg. Which of the following CANNOT be the total weight, in kg, of any combination of these boxes?

A. 15
B. 20
C. 23
D. 21
Answer» E.
19285.

The dielectric strength of SF6 gas (used in circuit breakers) is approximately

A. Same as that of air
B. 2 to 3 times more than air
C. 10 to 20 times more than air
D. 2 to 3 times less than air
Answer» C. 10 to 20 times more than air
19286.

The mass flow through a convergent – divergent nozzle is maximum when the pressure at:

A. Exit is equal to the critical pressure
B. Exit is less than atmospheric pressure
C. Throat is equal to the exit pressure
D. Throat is equal to the critical pressure
Answer» E.
19287.

The steady state stability limit of a synchronous machine connected to infinite bus is 2.2 pu. Infinite bus voltage is 1pu and synchronous machine voltage is 1.1 pu. The transfer reactance between generator and infinite bus is:

A. j 0.5
B. –j 0.5
C. j 1.0
D. –j 1.0
Answer» B. –j 0.5
19288.

A man walks 10 m towards east and then 28 m towards north. How far is he from his starting point?

A. \(2\sqrt {221} m\)
B. \(\sqrt {221} m\)
C. \(4\sqrt {221} \)
D. \(\sqrt {38} m\)
Answer» B. \(\sqrt {221} m\)
19289.

What is the value of a, if 7 × 7 of 3 ÷ 3 - 14 × a = 7

A. 3
B. 2
C. 1
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
19290.

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has partnered with which of the following to launch the first study into gender depiction in advertising?

A. Genpact India
B. Perficient India
C. Aarts Creative Studio
D. Futurebrands India
E. Onedesign
Answer» E. Onedesign
19291.

Which of the following is an example of longitudinal waves (in gas as a medium)?

A. heat waves
B. radio waves
C. electromagnetic waves
D. sound waves
Answer» E.
19292.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement.You won't tell the secret, won't you?

A. isn't it
B. No improvement
C. would you
D. will you
Answer» E.
19293.

What does the contour interval on a map sheet denote

A. Vertical distance of contour lines above the datum plane
B. Horizontal distance between two successive contour lines
C. Vertical distance between two successive contour lines
D. Slope distance between two successive contour lines
Answer» D. Slope distance between two successive contour lines
19294.

Which of the following are the barriers of communication in a class room?1) Students not able to see the writings on the Black Board (Due to distance)2) Verbosity in the language of teacher.3) Having more attention on the subject matter.4) Irrelevant illustrations given by the teacher.

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 3, 4
Answer» D. 1, 3, 4
19295.

What is the approximate length of the Ganga river?

A. 2500 km
B. 1800 km
C. 3200 km
D. 4100 km
Answer» B. 1800 km
19296.

Which of the following states topped the 'Good Governance index 2019' among the 18 big states of India ?

A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra pradesh
Answer» C. Kerala
19297.

Read the question below:What is the average age of Aman, Boman and Chaman?Read the statement given below:The age of Aman, Boman and Chaman are in the ratio 6 : 5 : 3 respectively.Which of the below information is additionally required to answer the above question?

A. The age of Boman is greater than the average age of three people.
B. The difference in the age of Boman and Chaman is twice the difference in the age of Aman and Boman.
C. The age of Aman is twice the age of Chaman.
D. On the first birthday of Chaman, Aman was 9 years older than Boman.
Answer» E.
19298.

The donor and accepter impurities in an abrupt junction silicon diode are 1 × 1016 cm-3 and 5 × 1018 cm-3, respectively. Assume that the intrinsic carrier concentration is silicon ni = 1.5 × 1010 cm-3 at \(300\;K,\;\frac{{kT}}{q} = 26\;mV\) and the permittivity of silicon ϵsi = 1.04 × 10-12 F/cm. The built-in potential and the depletion width of the diode under thermal equilibrium conditions, respectively, are

A. 0.7 V and 1 × 10-4 cm
B. 0.86 V and 1 × 10-4 cm
C. 0.7 V and 3.3 × 10-5 cm
D. 0.86 V and 3.3 × 10-5 cm
Answer» E.
19299.

Which Indian Chief Minister’s father was a ‘Maharaja’?

A. Chandrababu Naidu
B. Devendra Fadnavis
C. K Chandrasekhar Rao
D. Amrinder Singh
Answer» E.
19300.

The time required by the capacitor to get the charge of the input voltage applied to sample and hold circuit is called:

A. aperture time
B. sampling time
C. holding time
D. acquisition time
Answer» E.