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19601.

What is a mushroom?

A. Fungi
B. Plant
C. Protist
D. Bacteria
Answer» B. Plant
19602.

The angle between two forces P and Q is α. The resultant of these forces is

A. \(\sqrt {{P^2} + {Q^2} + 2PQ\sin \alpha } \)
B. \(\sqrt {{P^2} + {Q^2} + 2PQ\cos \alpha } \)
C. \(\sqrt {{P^2} + {Q^2} \ } \)
D. \(\sqrt {{P^2} + {Q^2} - 2PQ\cos \alpha } \)
Answer» C. \(\sqrt {{P^2} + {Q^2} \ } \)
19603.

The n-bit fixed-point representation of an unsigned real number X uses f bits for the fraction part. Let i = n - f. The range of decimal values for X in this representation is.

A. 2-f to 2i
B. 2-f to (2i - 2-f)
C. 0 to 2i
D. 0 to (2i - 2-f)
Answer» E.
19604.

Two taps A and B can fill a tank in 10 hours and 12 hours respectively. If two taps are opened at 10 a.m., then at what time (in p.m.) should the tap A be closed to completely fill the tank at exactly 4 pm.

A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. 1.3
Answer» D. 1.3
19605.

The length of the arc of the curve r = f(θ) between the points, where θ = α and θ = β , is:

A. \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_\alpha ^\beta \sqrt {{r^2} + \left( {\frac{{dr}}{{d\theta }}} \right)^2} \;d\theta \;\)
B. \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_\alpha ^\beta \sqrt {1 + {{\left( {r\;sin\theta } \right)}^2}} \;d\theta \)
C. \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_\alpha ^\beta \sqrt {1 + {{\left( {\frac{{dr}}{{d\theta }}} \right)}^2}} \;d\theta \)
D. \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_\alpha ^\beta \sqrt {r + {{\left( {r\frac{{dr}}{{d\theta }}} \right)}^2}\;} \;d\theta \)
Answer» B. \(\mathop \smallint \nolimits_\alpha ^\beta \sqrt {1 + {{\left( {r\;sin\theta } \right)}^2}} \;d\theta \)
19606.

The refugees and migrants in Europe reached which milestone mark recently as disclosed by the UNHCR?

A. 1.0 Million
B. 1.5 Million
C. 2.0 Million
D. 3.0 Million
Answer» B. 1.5 Million
19607.

The term independent of x in the binomial expansion of \(\rm \left( \frac {2}{x^2} - \sqrt x \right)^{10}\) is equal to

A. 180
B. 120
C. 90
D. 72
Answer» B. 120
19608.

Where is Devi Jageshwari Fair held?

A. Bhander
B. Chanderi
C. Mandu
D. Ghighara
Answer» C. Mandu
19609.

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives:Statement:Some mats are brooms.All the pencils are broomsConclusion:I. Some mats are pencils.II. Some brooms are mats.

A. Only I conclusion follows
B. Only II conclusion follows
C. Either I or II follows
D. Neither I nor II follows
Answer» C. Either I or II follows
19610.

Two bananas and one guava cost Rs. 7. Three bananas and two guavas cost Rs 12. What is the cost of one guava?

A. Rs. 2
B. Rs. 3
C. Rs. 5
D. Rs. 7
Answer» C. Rs. 5
19611.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.Life offers myriad choices, isn't it?

A. shouldn't it?
B. does it?
C. doesn't it?
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
19612.

What is the total GDP (in crore dollars) for the country with the third lowest per capita income?

A. 181900
B. 108460
C. 145200
D. 164560
Answer» E.
19613.

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.A book that contains information on various subjects

A. Omnibus
B. Encyclopedia
C. Magazine
D. Guide
Answer» C. Magazine
19614.

What according to the author is the major reason for unemployment?

A. Students focus more on theories taught in the syllabus.
B. Negligence on the part of the government.
C. Lack of industrial skills among students and such skills not being imparted during college years.
D. Skewed student teacher ratio in most colleges.
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Skewed student teacher ratio in most colleges.
19615.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Sluggish

A. Dull
B. Weak
C. Sedentary
D. Active
Answer» E.
19616.

Which of the following is essential in classroom communication?

A. Frequent repetition of the message in different ways
B. Avoiding repetition of the message
C. Interrupting the speaker frequently
D. Avoiding eye contact with students
Answer» B. Avoiding repetition of the message
19617.

হংস > হাঁস, এই পরিবর্তনের ধ্বনিতাত্ত্বিক সূত্রটি হল

A. মহাপ্রাণীভবন
B. নাসিক্যীভবন
C. বিষমীভবন
D. উপরের কোনটিই নয়
Answer» C. বিষমীভবন
19618.

Some of the greatest scientists gathered in the 1940s to figure out how to refine uranium and build an atomic bomb. What was their work called?

A. Manhattan Project
B. Atomic Heritage
C. Pearl Harbour Project
D. Los Alamos Project
Answer» B. Atomic Heritage
19619.

The value of \(\frac{{2\left( {{{\sin }^6}\theta \; + \;{{\cos }^6}\theta } \right) - 3\left( {{{\sin }^4}\theta \; + \;{{\cos }^4}\theta } \right)}}{{{{\cos }^4}\theta - {{\sin }^4}\theta - 2{{\cos }^2}\theta }}\)is :

A. 2
B. -2
C. -1
D. 1
Answer» E.
19620.

Which of the following statements about the Arya Samaj which emerged in the late 19th century are correct?1. Had a very strong support base amongst the trading castes2. Introduced 'shuddhi' or mass purification3. The moderates in the Arya Samaj were headed by Hand Raj and Lajpat Rai and set up a chain of Dayanand Anglo-Vedic colleges4. The Arya Samaj had fewer members than the Brahmo SamajSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 3 and 4 only
19621.

The ______________________ is a device to measure the flow speed of incompressible fluid.

A. Alti-meter
B. Baro-meter
C. Venturi-meter
D. Hydro-meter
Answer» D. Hydro-meter
19622.

What is the shortcut for performing 'Cut' on the selected text in a document?

A. Ctrl + X
B. Ctrl + F
C. Ctrl + C
D. Ctrl + H
Answer» B. Ctrl + F
19623.

The remainder when 4 power 16 is divided by 5 is

A. 3
B. 2
C. 0
D. 1
Answer» E.
19624.

The Code on Wages is one of the four codes that would subsume ________ labour laws with certain amendments to improve the ease of doing business and attract investment for spurring growth.

A. 26
B. 32
C. 38
D. 44
E. 48
Answer» E. 48
19625.

The received signal level for a particular digital system is 0 151 dBW and the effective noise temperature of the receiver system is 1500 K. The value of \(\frac{{{E_b}}}{{{N_0}}}\) required for a link transmitting 2400 bps is

A. -12 dB
B. – 1.2 dB
C. + 1.2 dB
D. + 12 dB
Answer» E.
19626.

The length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 7 cm and 25 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm2).

A. 336
B. 208
C. 168
D. 416
Answer» D. 416
19627.

Select the antonym of the given word.ARID

A. Dry
B. Scorched
C. Wet
D. Parched
Answer» D. Parched
19628.

What is the maximum amount of work done in 10 s by a 20 kW engine?

A. 20 KJ
B. 200 KJ
C. 25 KJ
D. 2 KJ
Answer» C. 25 KJ
19629.

Sagrada Familia (church) which is a UNESCO World Heritage site is located in which of the following countries?

A. France
B. Spain
C. Italy
D. Norway
Answer» C. Italy
19630.

‘Square’ is related to ‘Line’ in the same way as ‘Cube’ is related to___.

A. Rectangle
B. Square
C. Point
D. Circle
Answer» C. Point
19631.

The vertices of a triangle are (0, 3) (-3, 0) and (3, 0) the co-ordinates of its orthocenter are:

A. (0, -2)
B. (0, 2)
C. (0, 3)
D. (0, -3)
Answer» D. (0, -3)
19632.

Which of the following are matters on which the Parliament has the power to modify provisions of the Constitution by the simple majority?1. Alternation of names, boundaries and areas of States.2. Appointment of Additional Judges.3. Abolition of the second chamber of State Legislature.4. Administration of Scheduled Areas.Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. None of the options
D. 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4
19633.

What is the missing term in the given series?1/4, 1/8, 1/16, ______, 1/64

A. 1/22
B. 1/32
C. 1/24
D. 1/34
Answer» C. 1/24
19634.

Two straight lines passing through the point A(3, 2) cut the line 2y = x + 3 and x-axis perpendicularly at P and Q respectively. The equation of the line PQ is

A. 7x + y – 21 = 0
B. x + 7y + 21 = 0
C. 21 + y – 8 = 0
D. x + 2y + 8 = 0
Answer» B. x + 7y + 21 = 0
19635.

Which of the following are sufficient to determine the shutdown point of multi commodity firm in the short - run?A. Variable cost of operationsB. Marginal revenue receivedC. Average variable cost of operationsD. Average marginal revenue receivedChoose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A. A and B only
B. C and D only
C. A, B and C only
D. B, C and D only
Answer» C. A, B and C only
19636.

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the gine letter series will complete the series._ _ r _ P Q _ s _ q r _

A. q, s, p, q, s, r
B. p, q, s, r, q, s
C. p, q, s, r, p, s
D. q, s, q, p, s, r
Answer» D. q, s, q, p, s, r
19637.

Simplify: \(\frac{{\cot \left( {90^\circ - \theta } \right)\sin \left( {180^\circ - \theta } \right)\sec \left( {360^\circ - \theta } \right)}}{{\tan \left( {180^\circ \; + \;\theta } \right)\sec \left( { - \theta } \right)\cos \left( {90^\circ \; + \;\theta } \right)}}\)

A. 2
B. 1
C. -2
D. -1
Answer» E.
19638.

The coefficient of x18 in the product (1 + x)(1 – x)10 (1 + x + x2)9 is:

A. 84
B. -126
C. -84
D. 126
Answer» B. -126
19639.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.If you go for his training, it will be beneficial to you in the long run.

A. regularly
B. eventually
C. immediately
D. intermittently
Answer» C. immediately
19640.

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.One who is easily deceived

A. plausible
B. gullible
C. agreeable
D. credible
Answer» C. agreeable
19641.

Rs. 1350 was divided among A, B, C so that A : B = 4 : 5 and B : C = 10 : 7, then C gets:

A. Rs. 380
B. Rs. 450
C. Rs. 350
D. Rs. 378
Answer» E.
19642.

The author of 'Kadambari' was

A. Kshemendra
B. Kalhana
C. Bhababhuti
D. Banabhatta
Answer» E.
19643.

Which of the following has created an Integrated Geospatial Platform to help decision making during the current COVID-19 outbreak?

A. Department of Science and Technology
B. Department of Biotechnology
C. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
D. Indian Council of Social Science Research
E. Science and Engineering Research Board
Answer» B. Department of Biotechnology
19644.

Under whose leadership did the militant outfit National Democratic Front of Bodoland sign a tripartite Suspension of Operation Agreement with the Centre and the Assam Government?

A. Tarun Gogoi
B. B Saoraigwra
C. Keshab Mahanta
D. Siddhartha Bhattacharya
E. Bhumidhar Barman
Answer» C. Keshab Mahanta
19645.

When did the first passenger train started in India?

A. 1920
B. 1856
C. 1853
D. 1959
Answer» D. 1959
19646.

When students repeatedly engage in an activity (such as design and conduct an experiment) to earn a reward that is not directly related to that activity (such as earn a 'star' or 'badge') they are likely to

A. develop materialistic attitude towards learning
B. enjoy learning for the sake of understanding
C. persist in doing the activity even without the reward
D. set mastery goals for themselves rather than work to please others
Answer» B. enjoy learning for the sake of understanding
19647.

Which of the following is example for hot currency?

A. FDI
B. FII or FPI
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Foreign debt
Answer» C. Both (A) and (B)
19648.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence. My sister helped me in packing my suitcase.

A. I am helped by my sister in packing my suitcase.
B. I was help by my sister in packing my suitcase.
C. I was helped by my sister in packing my suitcase.
D. I was helping by my sister in packing my suitcase.
Answer» D. I was helping by my sister in packing my suitcase.
19649.

The pH at which the charge on protein colloid is reversed is called

A. Coagulation Point
B. Flocculation Point
C. Neutral pH Point
D. Isoelectric Point
Answer» E.
19650.

Which act allowed the British government to suppress political activities and detain political prisoners without trial for 2 years?

A. Rowlatt act
B. Elbert bill
C. Arms act
D. Vernacular act
Answer» B. Elbert bill