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2851.

Union Cabinet has approved the Phase- 2 of the Swachh Bharat Mission, Grameen till which year which will focus on Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus)?

A. 2022-23
B. 2023-24
C. 2024-25
D. 2025-26
E. 2026-27
Answer» D. 2025-26
2852.

The Mongols under _________ invaded Transoxiana in north-east Iran in 1219.

A. Timur Lang
B. Nadir Shah
C. Ahmed Shah Abdali
D. Genghis Khan
Answer» E.
2853.

What was the objective of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?

A. Better protection to human rights
B. To constitute Human Rights Protection Commission
C. To establish Human Rights Protection Commission in the States
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
2854.

The diffusion potential, also called the built-in potential, across a p-n junction:

A. decreases with increasing doping concentration
B. increases with decreasing band-gap
C. does not depend on doping concentration
D. increases with increases in doping concentration
Answer» E.
2855.

The electric motor used in portable drills is __________.

A. Capacitor run motor
B. Hysteresis motor
C. Universal motor
D. Repulsion motor
Answer» D. Repulsion motor
2856.

Retail inflation rose to a 4-month high of ________% in February 2019.

A. 2.32
B. 2.57
C. 2.65
D. 2.73
E. 2.87
Answer» C. 2.65
2857.

The value of \(\frac{{{{\sin }^2}60^\circ + {{\cos }^2}30^\circ - \sec 35^\circ .\sin 55^\circ }}{{\sec 60^\circ + cosec\;30^\circ }}\)

A. 1/2
B. 1/4
C. 1/8
D. 1/3
Answer» D. 1/3
2858.

Two similar bars of Steel and Aluminium are heated to a same temperature. Forces are applied at the ends of the bars to maintain their lengths unaltered. If the ratio of Young’s moduli of Steel and Aluminium is 3, and the ratio of the coefficients of thermal expansion of Steel to that of Aluminium is 0.5, what is the stress on the Aluminium bar if the stress on the Steel bar is 100 MPa?

A. 16.7 MPa
B. 66.7 MPa
C. 136.7 MPa
D. 150.0 MPa
Answer» C. 136.7 MPa
2859.

Two non-spherical natural satellites are

A. Phobos and Miranda
B. Phobos and Triton
C. Deimos and Miranda
D. Deimos and Phobos
Answer» E.
2860.

Which of the following spillways is least suited for earthen dams?

A. Ogee
B. side channel
C. Chute
D. shaft
E. Bell-mouth
Answer» B. side channel
2861.

When is the International Day of Living Together in Peace observed?

A. 13 May
B. 14 May
C. 15 May
D. 16 May
E. 17 May
Answer» E. 17 May
2862.

The Indo-Lanka Economic and Technological cooperation Agreement is a ______ agreement.

A. Trade
B. Cultural
C. Educational
D. Information technology
Answer» B. Cultural
2863.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.The customers _________ the company with complaints against the price increase.

A. hoarded
B. flooded
C. failed
D. criticized
Answer» C. failed
2864.

Where was the first ever marathon specifically for girls and women organised in India in September 2019?

A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Indore
D. Udhampur
E. Ahmedabad
Answer» E. Ahmedabad
2865.

Select the option figure that will complete the series of question figures.Question FiguresOption figures

A. B
B. C
C. D
D. A
Answer» E.
2866.

Which among the following players was awarded Padma Shri in 2017 for his/her contribution to Indian sports ?

A. Devendra Jhajharia
B. Bhupendra Singh
C. Sekhar Naik
D. Brij Bhushan Mohanty
Answer» D. Brij Bhushan Mohanty
2867.

The Maxwell's equation ∇ × H = J + \(\frac{\partial D}{\partial t}\) is based on

A. Ampere's law
B. Gauss's law
C. Faraday's law
D. Coulomb's law
Answer» B. Gauss's law
2868.

Three sides of a triangle measure 6 cm, 10 cm and x cm. The minimum integral value of x is:

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer» E.
2869.

Recently, V. Viswanatha Menon passed away. He was a/an ________.

A. Politician
B. Actor
C. Journalist
D. Cricketer
E. Spiritual Leader
Answer» B. Actor
2870.

What kind of light/signal can the bees see that is used by the flowers to attract pollinators?

A. Infrared
B. Gamma Rays
C. Ultraviolet
D. Radio Waves
Answer» D. Radio Waves
2871.

Ustad Mansur was a famous painter during the rule of which among the following Mughal Emperors?

A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
Answer» C. Shah Jahan
2872.

Which of the following is NOT an internal factor which influence growth and development in children?

A. Social nature
B. Heredity factors
C. Technical factors
D. Intelligence
Answer» D. Intelligence
2873.

The average of 6, 14, 25, x, 13 and 35 is 16 then the value of x is -

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» E.
2874.

The allowance provided in between a hole and a shaft is calculated from the difference between

A. upper limit of the shaft and the lower limit of the hole
B. lower limit of the shaft and the upper limit of the hole
C. lower limit of the shaft and the lower limit of the hole
D. upper limit of the shaft and the upper limit of the hole
Answer» B. lower limit of the shaft and the upper limit of the hole
2875.

The time required by the rain-water to reach the outlet of drainage basin is generally called

A. duration of rainfall
B. time of concentration
C. time of overland flow
D. concentration time of overland flow
Answer» C. time of overland flow
2876.

Which of the following provides anti-clockwise and clockwise rotation about the vertical axis perpendicular to the arm?

A. Shoulder swivel
B. Arm sweep
C. Wrist bend
D. Elbow extension
Answer» C. Wrist bend
2877.

Union Home Ministry has issued new guidelines for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. Yoga institutes and gymnasiums will be allowed to open from which date?

A. 1 August
B. 5 August
C. 15 August
D. 20 August
E. 25 August
Answer» C. 15 August
2878.

Which of the following cities hosts the Kumbh Mela?

A. Varanasi
B. Allahabad
C. Banaras
D. Ayodhya
Answer» C. Banaras
2879.

The microorganism that acts as the fermenting agent in the conversion of sugar into alcohol is:

A. Lactobacillus
B. Rhizobium
C. Yeast
D. Penicillium
Answer» D. Penicillium
2880.

The size of the marginal landholding in India is:

A. More than 5 hectares
B. 2 hectares to 4 hectares
C. 1 hectare to 2 hectares
D. Less than 1 hectare
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
2881.

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?20, 20, 22, ?, 40, 60, 90

A. 26
B. 25
C. 28
D. 27
Answer» D. 27
2882.

A Piezoelectric transduction with a sensitivity of 2.0 pC/N having a capacitance of 1600 pF and a leakage resistance of 1012 Ω is connected to a charge amplifer as shown in figure. If a force of 0.1 sin 10t N is applied to the transducer, the output-amplitude of the charge amplifier is

A. 0.141 V
B. 0.232 mV
C. 1.414 mV
D. 1.732 mV
Answer» B. 0.232 mV
2883.

Statement (II): Entropy across the normal shock increases.Statement (II): Stagnation Temperature across the normal shock remains constant.

A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (1)
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is NOT the correct explanation of Statement (1)
C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) false
D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
Answer» C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) false
2884.

What is the value of β in a transistor having IE = 100.2 mA and IC = 100 mA?

A. 101
B. About 1
C. 500
D. 201
Answer» D. 201
2885.

The horizontal rows in Mendeleev's periodic table are called as:

A. Periods
B. Gradation
C. Subgroups
D. Groups
Answer» B. Gradation
2886.

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.I don't think that many people will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow

A. have able
B. are able
C. No Improvement
D. is able
Answer» D. is able
2887.

Which of the following numbers will have an even number of factors ?

A. 16900
B. 36000
C. 28900
D. 62500
Answer» C. 28900
2888.

The slope of a 1.0 m diameter concrete sewer laid at a slope of 1 in 1000, develops a velocity of 1 m/s when flowing full. When it is flowing half-full, the velocity of flow through the sewer will be:

A. 0.5 m/s
B. 1.0 m/s
C. 2.0m/s
D. 4.0 m/s
Answer» C. 2.0m/s
2889.

The units digit of the square of the number 1384 is:

A. 6
B. 2
C. 4
D. 8
Answer» B. 2
2890.

The value of the expression (cos6θ + sin6θ – 1) (tan2θ + cot2θ + 2) is∶

A. 1
B. -1
C. -3
D. 0
Answer» D. 0
2891.

Statement I: In last five years the job market has improved for professionally qualified youth.Statement II: Many youths are not able to get jobs up to their expectations.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. If both statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Answer» E.
2892.

Ravi and Kishore were ranked 13th and 14th respectively in the class. If there are a total of 39 students in the class, then which of the two will be at the bottom?

A. 26th and 25th
B. 27th and 26th
C. 29th and 28th
D. 27th and 28th
Answer» C. 29th and 28th
2893.

What do we mean by sustainable economic development?

A. Future economic development with the development of present generation
B. Only economic development of present generation
C. Industrial development
D. Agriculture development
Answer» B. Only economic development of present generation
2894.

What is the output waveform when Vin is given square wave?

A. Square wave
B. Sine wave
C. triangle wave
D. Saw tooth wave
Answer» D. Saw tooth wave
2895.

State True (T) or False (F) respectively:1. For better tensile strength, cast component is preferred over forged component2. Quenching of hot iron component in water improves its malleability

A. T, T
B. F, F
C. T, F
D. F, T
Answer» C. T, F
2896.

Which of the following has highest amount of citric acid?

A. Lime
B. Grapes
C. Banana
D. Mango
Answer» B. Grapes
2897.

The above passage can be :

A. a part of an article in a scientific journal
B. an argument in front of the court of law
C. a part of a speech delivered to an educated audience
D. an extract of a scientific report
Answer» D. an extract of a scientific report
2898.

The Sahitya Academy Award in English for 2017 was won by:

A. Chetan Bhagat
B. Shashi Tharoor
C. Rana Ayub
D. Mamang Dai
Answer» E.
2899.

The Norton’s current in the circuit shown below is:

A. 120 A
B. 12 A
C. 4 A
D. 2 A
Answer» C. 4 A
2900.

Washing machines and microwave oven are operated by ________ embedded inside these gadgets.

A. Satellites
B. Electronic Device
C. e-books
D. Internet
Answer» C. e-books