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2301.

When water at 0°C is heated, its specific volume under standard atmosphere

A. First increases then decreases
B. First decreases then increases
C. Increases steadily
D. Decreases steadily
Answer» C. Increases steadily
2302.

Which of the following input devices does NOT use any scanning technology to read user data?

A. Microphone
B. OCR
C. Bar code reader
D. OMR
Answer» B. OCR
2303.

Where was the first-ever India-Caricom leaders' summit held?

A. New York
B. Bangkok
C. Singapore
D. Kuala Lumpur
E. Tokyo
Answer» B. Bangkok
2304.

Two long straight parallel conductors of length 'L', separated by a distance 'd' and each carrying a current 'I' attract each other with a force equal to___________.

A. μoIL/(2 πd)
B. μoI2L/(πd)
C. μoIL/(πd)
D. μoI2L/(2πd)
Answer» E.
2305.

Total marks scored by all the students in chemistry is what percent of the total marks scored in physics by all the students?A. 94%B. 96%C. 98%D. 102%

A. A
B. D
C. C
D. B
Answer» D. B
2306.

The Kudankulam plant is built in India with collaboration of which country?

A. China
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. Germany
Answer» C. Japan
2307.

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.Understand a difficult problem after much thought

A. Fathom
B. Confound
C. Obscure
D. Perplex
Answer» B. Confound
2308.

Select the synonym of the given word.LAUNCHING

A. introducing
B. driving
C. running
D. navigating
Answer» B. driving
2309.

Statement (I): A semi-log plot is used to represent the grain size distribution of a soil sample.Statement (II): In a semi-log plot, a wide range of grain sizes can be accommodated.

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)
2310.

The repeated application of loads along the same wheel path causes cumulative deformation of flexible pavement resulting in___________.

A. shear cracking
B. alligator cracking
C. longitudinal rut
D. reflection cracking
Answer» D. reflection cracking
2311.

What is the region of operation of a 3-phase inverter employing sinusoidal PWM when the peak-to-peak values of both the carrier and the modulating wave are made equal?

A. Linear modulation
B. Over Modulation
C. Boundary of linear modulation and over modulation
D. Six-step operation
Answer» D. Six-step operation
2312.

The atmosphere is held to the earth by

A. Gravity
B. The sun
C. Clouds
D. none of these
Answer» B. The sun
2313.

To which state has the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) sanctioned credit of Rs 1,050 crore in the current fiscal by May end 2020?

A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Rajasthan
D. West Bengal
E. Odisha
Answer» E. Odisha
2314.

The region of integration in is \(\mathop \smallint \limits_0^1 \mathop \smallint \limits_x^{\sqrt {2 - {x^2}} } \frac{x}{{\sqrt {{x^2} + {y^2}} }}dy\;dx\)

A. x = 0; x = y; x2 + y2 = 2
B. y = 0; y = x; x2 + y2 = 2
C. x = 0; y = 0; x2 + y2 = 0
D. x = 0; x + y = 0; x2 + y2 = 2
Answer» B. y = 0; y = x; x2 + y2 = 2
2315.

The constitution of India provides the right to establish educational institutes of their choice by all minorities as per:

A. Article 30(1)
B. Article 29
C. Article 38
D. Article 16 (2)
Answer» B. Article 29
2316.

To an astronaut in space, the sky appears to be ______.

A. yellow
B. red
C. blue
D. black
Answer» E.
2317.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required select 'No substitution'Even if he is a honest man, he has been accused of theft.

A. Although he is an honest man
B. No substitution
C. Since he are an honest man
D. Even though he is a honest man
Answer» B. No substitution
2318.

Which of the following Small Finance Banks has launched DIGIGEN, a digital banking platform, in April 2020?

A. Jana Small Finance Bank
B. Equitas Small Finance Bank
C. AU Small Finance Bank
D. ESAF Small Finance Bank
E. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Answer» B. Equitas Small Finance Bank
2319.

When you enter text in a cell in MS Excel, it also appears in the __________.

A. status bar
B. formula bar
C. row heading
D. name box
Answer» C. row heading
2320.

What is the synonym of ‘stubborn’?

A. Easy
B. Obstinate
C. Willing
D. Smart
Answer» C. Willing
2321.

Which of the following is the stage of intrapersonal communication?

A. Phatic stage
B. Intimate stage
C. Personal stage
D. Transcendental communication
Answer» E.
2322.

There are five lines in a plane, no two of which are parallel. The maximum number of points in which they can intersect is

A. 4
B. 6
C. 10
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
2323.

The school Principal received several complaints from parents about bullying in the school campus during recess. He wants to investigate the matter and find the culprit. Therefore, he instructs to one of his teachers to look after the students during the recess. Which situation should the teacher report to the Principal?

A. A lonely girl is sitting under the tree and crying.
B. Four boys are forcefully trying to open another boy's backpack.
C. Five girls are playing catch and throw game.
D. Three boys are huddled ' over a mobile phone which is not supposed to be oh school campus.
Answer» C. Five girls are playing catch and throw game.
2324.

Read the following statements carefully:1. The second interstellar object has been officially detected in the Solar System.2. According to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the comet is 'unambiguously' interstellar in origin, and it has now been given a name: 2I/Borisov.3. In 2I, I stands for 'interstellar', and 2 for being the second interstellar object ever discovered, after 'Oumuamua, which was detected in October 2017.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.
2325.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.P: Whereas, Children with poor phonological skills progress more poorly.Q: The consensus concerns the causal role of phonological skills in young children’s reading progress.R: Studies of the factors governing reading development in young children have achieved a remarkable degree of consensus over the past two decades.S: Children who have good phonological skills or good phonological awareness become good readers and good spellers.

A. QSPR
B. SPQR
C. RQSP
D. PQRS
Answer» D. PQRS
2326.

The largest River of Asia is ________.

A. Yangtze
B. Yenisei
C. Indus
D. Mekong
Answer» B. Yenisei
2327.

The average production of cars in 2018 is approximately what percent less than the total production of type D cars in 2015 and type B cars in 2017 taken together?

A. 45.83%
B. 43.6%
C. 42.4%
D. 44.2%
Answer» B. 43.6%
2328.

Which of the following has no units?

A. Thermal capacity
B. Magnetic susceptibility
C. Angular acceleration
D. Moment of a magnet
Answer» C. Angular acceleration
2329.

Rewrite the sentence in Passive voice.Rajesh kicked the ball.

A. The ball was kicked by Rajesh
B. The ball is kicked by Rajesh
C. The ball has been kicked by Rajesh
D. The ball had been kicked by Rajesh
Answer» B. The ball is kicked by Rajesh
2330.

Which of the following movies won the award for ‘Outstanding Artistic Achievement’ at the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival in June 2019?

A. Ustad Hotel
B. Veyil Marangal
C. Bharatham
D. Kaalapani
E. Sandhesam
Answer» C. Bharatham
2331.

The velocity profile of a fully developed laminar flow in a straight circular pipe, as shown in the figure, is given by the expression \(u\left( r \right) = \frac{{ - {R^2}}}{{4\mu }}\left( {\frac{{dp}}{{dx}}} \right)\left( {1 - \frac{{{r^2}}}{{{R^2}}}} \right)\) , where \(\frac{dp}{dx}\) is a constant. The average velocity if fluid in the pipe is

A. \(-\frac{{{R^2}}}{{8\mu}}\left( {\frac{{dp}}{{dx}}} \right)\)
B. \(- \frac{{{R^2}}}{{4\mu}}\left( {\frac{{dp}}{{dx}}} \right)\)
C. \(- \frac{{{R^2}}}{{2\mu}}\left( {\frac{{dp}}{{dx}}} \right)\)
D. \(-\frac{{{R^2}}}{\mu}\left( {\frac{{dp}}{{dx}}} \right)\)
Answer» B. \(- \frac{{{R^2}}}{{4\mu}}\left( {\frac{{dp}}{{dx}}} \right)\)
2332.

Which of the following is the smallest?

A. 6√12
B. 3√6
C. 4√8
D. √3
Answer» E.
2333.

Which of the following has invested ₹250 crores in Indian pharmaceutical packaging firm Shriji Polymers (India) Ltd.?

A. Advent International
B. Creador
C. EnCap Investments
D. Blackstone
E. CVC Capital Partners
Answer» C. EnCap Investments
2334.

The following figure depicts?

A. Plugging
B. Regenerative Braking
C. Rheostat Braking
D. Copper test
Answer» D. Copper test
2335.

Which among the following is a nationwide campaign for achieving universal accessibility for persons with disabilities?

A. Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme
B. Manual Scavenging Act
C. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan
D. Integrated Disabled Development Services
Answer» D. Integrated Disabled Development Services
2336.

Which of the following is not a part of computer network?

A. Bridge
B. Cable
C. Modem
D. Mouse
Answer» E.
2337.

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.40, 44, 22, 26, 13, ?

A. 22
B. 17
C. 20
D. 16
Answer» C. 20
2338.

The term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership; often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as

A. G20
B. ASEAN
C. SCO
D. SAARC
Answer» C. SCO
2339.

Which of the following pair is INCORRECT?I. Crocodile – ReptileII. Frog – AmphibianIII. Tiger – Reptile

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. Only III
D. Only II
Answer» D. Only II
2340.

What is the number of right half plane poles in closed-loop transfer function: \(\frac{{{\rm{C}}\left( {\rm{s}} \right)}}{{{\rm{R}}\left( {\rm{s}} \right)}} = \frac{50}{{{{{5s^5}+{35s^4+30s^3+210s^2+40s+280}}}}}\)

A. 3
B. 2
C. 0
D. 1
Answer» D. 1
2341.

The process of enlarging the end of an existing hole to accommodate the head of a socket screw is called:

A. counter boring
B. Counter sinking
C. Boring
D. Punching
Answer» B. Counter sinking
2342.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.The Greek playsP : maintain an extremelyQ : particularly the tragedies,R : high intellectual level

A. PQR
B. RPQ
C. QRP
D. QPR
Answer» E.
2343.

The below-given painting ‘The Persistence of Memory is one of the most recognizable pieces in art history. Who was the painter?

A. Leonardo da Vinci
B. Vincent van Gogh
C. Edvard Munch
D. Salvador Dali
Answer» E.
2344.

Which ______ air have been cut down

A. Increased
B. Nourishes
C. Purify
D. Enhance
Answer» D. Enhance
2345.

The oceanic resources beyond ______ nautical miles of the Exclusive Economic Zone belong to open ocean and no individual/country can utilise these without the concurrence of international institutions.

A. 50
B. 150
C. 100
D. 200
Answer» E.
2346.

Superpassage is a canal cross-drainage structure in which

A. natural stream water flows with the free surface below a canal
B. natural stream water flows under pressure below a canal
C. canal water flows with free surface below a natural stream
D. canal water flows under pressure below a natural stream
Answer» D. canal water flows under pressure below a natural stream
2347.

The first flight of SARAS PT1N, the new upgraded version of indigenous developed transport aircraft SARAS, took off from ________.

A. Hyderabad
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
Answer» D. Chennai
2348.

What is the full form of PMFBY?

A. Pradhan Mantri Fasal BimaYojana
B. Prime Minister's Fast Benefit Yojana
C. Prime Minister's Food and Beverages Scheme
D. Pradhan Mantri Fukhri Bhavishya Yojna
Answer» B. Prime Minister's Fast Benefit Yojana
2349.

What is the difference in temperature of water at the top and bottom of a rainfall of height 500 mts. (Sp. Heat of water = 103 cal/kg & J = 4.2 J/cal)

A. 20°C
B. 2°C
C. 1.16°C
D. 4.9°C
Answer» D. 4.9°C
2350.

There are over ______ capillaries in our lungs.A. 100 millionB. 200 millionC. 400 millionD. 300 million

A. B
B. D
C. A
D. C
Answer» C. A