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2901.

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?

A. Bhitarkanika National Park
B. Keibul Lamjao National Park
C. Keoladeo Ghana National Park
D. Sultanpur National Park
Answer» C. Keoladeo Ghana National Park
2902.

The radius of the first Bohr orbit of electrons in the hydrogen atom is 0.529 Å. What is the radius of the second Bohr orbit in singly ionized helium atom?

A. 1.058 Å
B. 0.264 Å
C. 10.58 Å
D. 0.0264 Å
Answer» B. 0.264 Å
2903.

The presence of magnetic monopoles is ruled out by

A. Gauss's law for electrstatics
B. Gauss's law for magnetism
C. Faraday's law
D. Ampere's circuital law with Maxwell's addition
Answer» C. Faraday's law
2904.

Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has been chosen by the new emir of which country to serve as crown prince?

A. Kuwait
B. Qatar
C. Oman
D. Libya
E. Saudi Arabia
Answer» B. Qatar
2905.

The speaker in the passage wants to go on fighting because:

A. He is a raving lunatic
B. He is in a state of utter despair
C. He expects help from other quarters
D. He is the leader of a suicide squad
Answer» D. He is the leader of a suicide squad
2906.

What is the ratio of weight of rail in tonnes to the locomotive axle load in tonnes in India?

A. 1 : 510
B. 1 : 410
C. 1 : 310
D. 1 : 210
Answer» B. 1 : 410
2907.

Rekha spends 75% of her monthly income. If her income increases by 15% and still she saves the same amount as before, then what is the percentage increase in her expenditure?

A. 20
B. 15
C. 25
D. 18
Answer» B. 15
2908.

What is the Quorum laid down to constitute a meeting of either of the Houses of Parliament?

A. one-tenth of the total number of members of that House
B. one-fourth of the total number of members of that House
C. one-fifth of the total number of members of that House
D. one-half of the total number of members of that House
Answer» B. one-fourth of the total number of members of that House
2909.

Which of the following is the largest among √2, ∛3, √4, ∛5.

A. √2
B. ∛3
C. √4
D. ∛5
Answer» D. ∛5
2910.

The purpose of this passage is to:

A. compare Indian agriculture with that of other countries
B. talk about the consequences of the green revolution
C. suggest measures for improving the farmers’ lot
D. express the anguish of the farmers
Answer» C. suggest measures for improving the farmers’ lot
2911.

The heat flows from a cold body to a hot body with aid of an external source. The statement is given by

A. Kelvin
B. Joule
C. Clausius
D. Gay-Lussac
Answer» D. Gay-Lussac
2912.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Rumours spread that he_______ soon order the army to open fire.

A. would be
B. will be
C. would have
D. would
Answer» E.
2913.

The sum of 17 consecutive numbers is 289. The sum of another 10 consecutive numbers, whose first term is 5 more than the average of the first set of consecutive numbers, is:

A. 300
B. 265
C. 285
D. 315
Answer» C. 285
2914.

Which of the following disease is caused due to the deficiency of protein?

A. Arthritis
B. Kwashiorkor
C. Goitre
D. Night Blindness
Answer» C. Goitre
2915.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT in the case of stiffness of wood?

A. Structural sizes of timber are stiffer than the clear small sticks.
B. Green timber is stiffer than when seasoned.
C. Denser wood is stiffer.
D. Wood is not a stiff material.
Answer» B. Green timber is stiffer than when seasoned.
2916.

Which of the following has become the first team to qualify for playoffs of IPL 2020?

A. Mumbai Indians
B. Chennai Super Kings
C. Kolkata Knight Riders
D. Royal Challengers Bangalore
E. Kings XI Punjab
Answer» B. Chennai Super Kings
2917.

Which nation enacted 'Human Organ Transplantation Law' for migrants from Indian origin in August 2018?

A. United Kingdom
B. Canada
C. USA
D. Singapore
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» B. Canada
2918.

Simplest value of \(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{{12}} + \frac{1}{{20}} + \frac{1}{{30}} + \frac{1}{{42}} + \frac{1}{{56}} + \frac{1}{{72}} + \frac{1}{{90}}\) is

A. \(\frac{1}{10}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{9}\)
C. \(\frac{8}{9}\)
D. \(\frac{9}{10}\)
Answer» E.
2919.

The width of the carriageway for various classes of roads standardized by the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) for two-lane without raised Kerbs is

A. 3.75 m
B. 7.00 m
C. 7.50 m
D. 5.50 m
Answer» C. 7.50 m
2920.

What does a 5A light socket represent in load calculation of a building as per standard guidelines?

A. 100 W
B. 500 W
C. 1000 W
D. 60 W
Answer» D. 60 W
2921.

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.1. Never2. Nervous3. Nicotine4. Navigation5. Neptune

A. 4, 2, 5, 1, 3
B. 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
C. 4, 5, 1, 2, 3
D. 4, 5, 2, 1, 3
Answer» E.
2922.

The number of fundamental tolerance in the Indian Standard System are:

A. 16
B. 15
C. 18
D. 14
Answer» D. 14
2923.

Which number will replace the question mark(?) in the following?75, 76, 72, 81, 65, ?

A. 90
B. 95
C. 85
D. 80
Answer» B. 95
2924.

বাংলা গদ্যে বিরতি ও যতিচিহ্নের ব্যবহার করেন

A. ঈশ্বরচন্দ্র গুপ্ত
B. মৃত্যুঞ্জয় বিদ্যালংকার
C. অক্ষয়কুমার দত্ত
D. উপরের কেউই নন
Answer» E.
2925.

What if we end __________ in the other group

A. Upon
B. On
C. Up
D. Above
Answer» D. Above
2926.

The plume behavior which occurs in the super adiabatic condition with light to moderate wind speed in the presence of large scale thermal eddies are known as _____.

A. plume
B. neutral plume
C. looping plume
D. fanning plume
Answer» D. fanning plume
2927.

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number:78 : 117 ∷ 90 : ? ∷ 108 : 162

A. 135
B. 144
C. 117
D. 126
Answer» B. 144
2928.

Select the related letter group from the given alternatives.YQ : VN :: KN : ?

A. HL
B. HK
C. HJ
D. GK
Answer» C. HJ
2929.

The area of a square is 60.5 cm2. Find the length of its diagonal (in cm).

A. 5.5
B. 22
C. 11
D. 16.5
Answer» D. 16.5
2930.

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.INTEX : EINTX :: SMALL : ?

A. LLAMV
B. ALMLV
C. AJKLM
D. ALLMS
Answer» E.
2931.

What is the equation of the line passing through the point of intersection of the given lines and parallel to x-axis?

A. y + 1 = 0
B. y – 1 = 0
C. y – 2 = 0
D. y + 2 = 0
Answer» E.
2932.

What is the equation of the line passing through the point of intersection of the given lines and parallel to y-axis?

A. x + 1 = 0
B. x – 1 = 0
C. x – 2 = 0
D. x + 2 = 0
Answer» C. x – 2 = 0
2933.

Read the following statements carefully:1.UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has voted to list the sprawling Mesopotamian metropolis of Babylon as a World Heritage Site.2.Iraq had been trying since 1983 to have the site - a massive 10sq-km complex of which just 18% has been excavated thus far - recognised by UNESCO.3.The city was the centre of the ancient Babylonian empire more than 4,000 years ago.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» F.
2934.

The value of the expression cosec (85° + θ) – sec(5° – θ) – tan (55° + θ) + cot(35° – θ)is:

A. 1
B. 0
C. -1
D. 3/2
Answer» C. -1
2935.

Thinlas Chorol has setup the first women's travel company fully operated by women in ________.

A. Tripura
B. Assam
C. Ladakh
D. Jammu and Kashmir
E. Nagaland
Answer» D. Jammu and Kashmir
2936.

The tallest bridge in the world Millau Viaduct has been constructed over the river A. SeineB. TarnC. DuranceD. Loire

A. C
B. B
C. D
D. A
Answer» C. D
2937.

The instrument used for measuring evaporation is:

A. hygrometer
B. atmometer
C. lysimeter
D. luxmeter
Answer» C. lysimeter
2938.

What is the ratio of the total revenue of the company in 2015 and 2018 to that of its expenditure in 2014 and 2018?

A. 13 : 10
B. 7 : 5
C. 9 : 7
D. 5 : 4
Answer» D. 5 : 4
2939.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells?1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.2. Plant cells do not have a plasma membrane, unlike animal cells which do.3. Mature plant cell has one large vacuole whilst animal cell has many small vacuoles.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
2940.

The resistances of 125 Ω strain gauge changes by 1 Ω for 4000 micro-strain. The gauge factor for strain gauge is

A. 1.5
B. 2
C. 2.5
D. 3
Answer» C. 2.5
2941.

Select the correct set of symbols which will fit in the given equation?8 0 3 9 = 35

A. + , -, ×
B. -, +, ×
C. × , × , ×
D. × , +, ×
Answer» C. × , × , ×
2942.

The Rheological behaviour of concrete, when represented by shear stress vs rate of shear, is characterized asWhere : τ shear stress,Τ0 = (initial) yield value,μ = at-point plastic viscosity,γ̇ = at point rate of shear.

A. τ = τ0 + μ . γ̇
B. τ0 = τ + μ . γ̇
C. \(\frac{\tau }{{{\tau _0}}} = \mu .\dot \gamma\)
D. τ = μ . γ̇
Answer» B. τ0 = τ + μ . γ̇
2943.

What is the unit cost percentage and maximum monetary assistance (subsidy) available to general category beneficiaries under the Ambedkar Special Employment Scheme (AVRY)?

A. 25% Rs. 7,500
B. 33% Rs. 7,500
C. 25% Rs. 10,000
D. 33% Rs. 10,000
Answer» B. 33% Rs. 7,500
2944.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiomBackseat driver

A. Someone who doesn't like to participate in anything.
B. Someone who is very good at their job.
C. Someone who fend for themselves and their family even from far away
D. Someone who gives unwanted advice or who tries to control something that is supposed to be controlled by another person.
Answer» E.
2945.

‘अंथरून पाहून पाय पसरावे’ या म्हणीचा अर्थ सांगा?

A. ऐपतीनुसार खर्च करावा
B. झोपताना काळजी घ्यावी
C. संकोचून बसावे
D. झोपताना पाय पसरावे
Answer» B. झोपताना काळजी घ्यावी
2946.

Two cars travel from city A to city B at a speed of 30 km/hr and 36 km/hr respectively. If one car takes 3 hours lesser time than the other car for the journey, then the distance between City A and City B is?

A. 648 km
B. 810 km
C. 432 km
D. 540 km
Answer» E.
2947.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.CONVERSE (Verb)

A. oppose
B. display
C. talk
D. agree
Answer» D. agree
2948.

What will the code for 'discover grievance' in the given coding language?

A. eg qw
B. jk mh
C. ki pb
D. bh oa
E. pb eg
Answer» F.
2949.

The fourth edition of United Economic Forum World Summit along with Trade Expo is scheduled to be held from December 4, 2020. Who will inaugurate the event?

A. O. Panneerselvam
B. Mithun Kumar
C. V. K. Sasikala
D. K Palaniswami
E. Banwarilal Purohit
Answer» E. Banwarilal Purohit
2950.

Where will the second edition of Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) - 2019 be held on 5 and 6 March 2019?

A. Lucknow
B. Hyderabad
C. Noida
D. New Delhi
E. Pune
Answer» E. Pune