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19951.

Two buses start from the opposite points of the main road, 150 km apart. The first bus runs for 25 km and takes a right turn and then runs for 15 km. It then turns left and runs for another 25 km and takes the direction back to reach the main road. In the meantime, due to a minor breakdown, the other bus has run only 35 km along the main road. What would be the distance between the two buses at this point?

A. 85 km
B. 80 km
C. 65 km
D. 75 km
Answer» D. 75 km
19952.

Entrepreneurial intent is linked to:

A. Personality traits and the likelihood that an individual would set up a new venture
B. High rewards and low risks
C. Tapping opportunities and seeking recognition
D. Managing resources and family context
Answer» B. High rewards and low risks
19953.

If only Fabric Y has to be made, what machine should be bought so that there is a maximum increase in production capacity ?

A. Spinning machine
B. Weaving machine
C. Dyeing machine
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. Weaving machine
19954.

The discharge through a single acting reciprocating pump iswhere A = cross – sectional area of cylinder of pistonL = length of strokeN = R. P. M of the crank

A. \(Q = \frac{{ALN}}{{60}}\)
B. \(Q = \frac{{2ALN}}{{60}}\)
C. Q = ALN
D. Q = 2ALN
Answer» B. \(Q = \frac{{2ALN}}{{60}}\)
19955.

Three forces acting on a rigid body are represented in magnitude, direction and line of action by the three sides of a triangle taken in order. The forces are equivalent to a couple whose moment is equal to___

A. Thrice the area of the triangle
B. Twice the area of the triangle
C. The area of the triangle
D. Half the area of the triangle
Answer» C. The area of the triangle
19956.

rather than in the manifest ______ of the story.

A. relay
B. education
C. comprehend
D. morality
Answer» E.
19957.

What is the distance between A and X?

A. 6 km
B. 8 km
C. 10 km
D. 9 km
E. 12 km
Answer» C. 10 km
19958.

What do we call a network element that may be separated by some distance? It usually involves two or more networks and dedicated highspeed telephone lines.

A. WAN
B. SERVER
C. WWW
D. LAN
Answer» B. SERVER
19959.

The tangent at a point C of a circle and diameter AB when extended intersect at D, if ∠DCA = 110°, then ∠CBA is equal to

A. 60°
B. 70°
C. 55°
D. 110°
Answer» C. 55°
19960.

Under which section is the appointment of a dowry prohibition officer done?

A. Section 8 B
B. Section 1 B
C. Section 7 C
D. Section 6 F
Answer» B. Section 1 B
19961.

The friction factor of laminar liquid flow in a circular pipe is proportional to

A. Inversely to the Reynold's number
B. Square to the Reynold's number
C. Square root of the Reynold's number
D. Reynold's number
Answer» B. Square to the Reynold's number
19962.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Trip : Travel ∷ Worship : ?

A. Pray
B. Stand
C. Sit
D. Blink
Answer» B. Stand
19963.

The least number that when divided by 12, 14, 21 and 28 leaves a remainder of 7 in each case is:

A. 84
B. 210
C. 7
D. 91
Answer» E.
19964.

The group number, number of valence electron, and valency of an element with atomic number 15, respectively, are:

A. 16, 5 and 2
B. 15, 5 and 3
C. 16, 6 and 3
D. 15, 6 and 2
Answer» C. 16, 6 and 3
19965.

What is the ratio of sales of brand B to that of brand E?

A. 7 : 4
B. 4 : 7
C. 4 : 1
D. 1 : 4
Answer» B. 4 : 7
19966.

Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words.Tonsillitis : throat

A. Blood : Anaemia
B. Knee : joints
C. Goitre : intestine
D. Polio : leg
Answer» E.
19967.

Which is the second largest river basin in India that covers 10% of the country’s area?

A. Krishna
B. Narmada
C. Mahanadi
D. Godavari
Answer» E.
19968.

The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every _____ years among athletes from all over Asia.

A. Five
B. Three
C. Four
D. Two
Answer» D. Two
19969.

The title of the RTE Act incorporates the words:-

A. Free but not compulsory
B. Free for only poor children
C. Compulsory but not free
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
19970.

The quantum efficiency (η) and responsivity (R) at a wavelength λ (in μm) in a p-i-n photodetector are related by

A. \(R = \frac{{\eta \times \lambda }}{{1.24}}\)
B. \(R = \frac{\lambda }{{\eta \times 1.24}}\)
C. \(R = \frac{{1.24 \times \lambda }}{\eta }\)
D. \(R = \frac{{1.24}}{{\eta \times \lambda }}\)
Answer» B. \(R = \frac{\lambda }{{\eta \times 1.24}}\)
19971.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.SANE

A. foolish
B. crazy
C. sensitive
D. sensible
Answer» E.
19972.

The figure given below shows the relationship between power (P) and discharge (Q) for different vane exit angels of centrifugal pump. In the figure given below, curve C holds good for.

A. Vane exit angle of 90°
B. vane exit angle of less than 90°
C. vane exit angle of more than 90°
D. any vane exit angle
Answer» D. any vane exit angle
19973.

Which letter cluster from the options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?AZG, BYH, CXI, ?

A. DVJ
B. DUK
C. DYK
D. DWJ
Answer» E.
19974.

Which of the following microorganisms yields restriction enzyme?

A. E - coli
B. I-aquaticus
C. H-influenzae
D. All of these
Answer» B. I-aquaticus
19975.

The greatest 4-digit number which is a perfect square is_______

A. 9999
B. 9909
C. 9801
D. 9081
Answer» D. 9081
19976.

What is the average of first 9 even numbers?

A. 9
B. 12
C. 11
D. 10
Answer» E.
19977.

What is the popular name of the world’s highest peak “Mt. Everest” in Nepal?

A. Mahalangur
B. Sagarmatha
C. Chomolungma
D. Khumbutse
Answer» C. Chomolungma
19978.

The shock-absorbing capacity (resilience) of bolts can be increased by

A. increasing the shank diameter above the core diameter of threads
B. reducing the shank diameter to the core diameter of threads
C. decreasing the length of shank portion of the bolt
D. pre-heating of the shank portion of the bolt
Answer» C. decreasing the length of shank portion of the bolt
19979.

The internal angle of regular pentagon is __________ degree.

A. 72
B. 108
C. 120
D. 150
Answer» C. 120
19980.

Which of the following countries has the longest coastline in the world?

A. Australia
B. Norway
C. Canada
D. Indonesia
Answer» D. Indonesia
19981.

What is the area of the region enclosed between the curve y2 = 2x and the straight line y = x?

A. \(\frac{2}{3}\) square units
B. \(\frac{4}{3}\) square units
C. \(\frac{1}{3}\) square units
D. 1 square uni
Answer» B. \(\frac{4}{3}\) square units
19982.

For what value of a, if any, will the following system of equations in x, y and z have a solution ?2x + 3y = 4x + y + z = 4x + 2y – z = a

A. Any real number
B. 0
C. 1
D. There is no such value
Answer» C. 1
19983.

What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop.2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible.3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
19984.

The queue data structure is to be realized by using stack. The number of stacks needed would be

A. It cannot be implemented
B. 2 stacks
C. 4 stacks
D. 1 stack
Answer» C. 4 stacks
19985.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second tern is related to the first term.Sweet : Bitter : : Interesting : ?

A. Unusual
B. Book
C. Story
D. Boring
Answer» E.
19986.

The refractive index of the core is uniform throughout and undergoes an abrupt change at the cladding boundary which is known as ______.

A. uniform-index fibre
B. scale-index fibre
C. graded-index fibre
D. step-index fibre
Answer» E.
19987.

The unit of calorific value of a fuel is expressed as:

A. psi
B. micron
C. mmHg
D. kJ/g
Answer» E.
19988.

Which of the following has rolled out new digital tools for its users to segregate useful information regarding Covid-19?

A. Jio
B. Airtel
C. Vodafone-Idea
D. Aircel
E. BSNL
Answer» C. Vodafone-Idea
19989.

Under which project have the Scientists and Students in Indian Institute of Science developed a prototype of an indigenous ventilator?

A. Jeevan
B. Rakshak
C. Praana
D. Madad
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Madad
19990.

Which country topped the list on "World Happiness Index", 2015 published by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)?A. BhutanB. SwitzerlandC. IcelandD. Norway

A. B
B. D
C. A
D. C
Answer» B. D
19991.

Reliance Industries and BP have announced the launch of Reliance BP Mobility Limited. The energy major BP is based in which country?

A. USA
B. UK
C. Australia
D. Singapore
E. Indonesia
Answer» C. Australia
19992.

Two pulleys mounted on driven shaft and one pulley on driving shaft of a flat belt drive is a ______

A. Cross pulley drive
B. Fast and loose pulley drive
C. Multiple belt drive
D. Idle pulley drive
Answer» C. Multiple belt drive
19993.

Which of the following has planned to develop aerial “urban passenger ropeway” links?

A. Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority
B. Ghaziabad Development Authority
C. Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
D. Agra Development Authority
E. Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority
Answer» C. Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
19994.

What is the theme of the Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021?

A. Periods in Pandemic
B. Action and Investment in Menstrual Hygiene and Health
C. It's Time for Action
D. Menstruation matters to everyone, everywhere
E. Let's end the hesitation around menstruation
Answer» C. It's Time for Action
19995.

Which of the following cells are destroyed by the HIV virus which results in the weakening of the immunity of a person?

A. Lymphocytes
B. Thrombocytes
C. Erythrocytes
D. Mast cells
Answer» B. Thrombocytes
19996.

What is the largest possible length of a scale so that the lengths of 12 m, 20 cm, and 4 m 20 cm can be accurately measured?

A. 30 cm
B. 10 cm
C. 20 cm
D. 40 cm
Answer» D. 40 cm
19997.

Statement (I): The process by which the geometry of an image area is made planimetric is called rectification.Statement (II): It is the most precise geometric correction.

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» C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
19998.

Select the antonym of the given word.Boost

A. Exclude
B. Decline
C. Memorize
D. Increase
Answer» C. Memorize
19999.

Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

A. Third Schedule
B. Fifth Schedule
C. Ninth Schedule
D. Twelfth Schedule
Answer» C. Ninth Schedule
20000.

Sterlite Power has raised how many rupees (in crores) in debt financing from Allianz Global Investors (Allianz GI), a global investment manager focussing on sustainable investments?

A. 100
B. 150
C. 200
D. 250
E. 300
Answer» D. 250