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3151.

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?6, 10, 26, 62, ?

A. 216
B. 92
C. 126
D. 112
Answer» D. 112
3152.

What is the foot of the altitude from the vertex A of the triangle ABC?

A. (1, 4)
B. (-1, 3)
C. (-2, 4)
D. (-1, 4)
Answer» E.
3153.

Which imitative behaviour occurs when a child observes the model engaged in the previously learnt deviant behaviour being rewarded for it?

A. Modelling effect
B. Dis-inhibitory effect
C. Inhibitory effect
D. Eliciting effect
Answer» C. Inhibitory effect
3154.

Temperature coefficient of resistance in a pure semiconductor is __________.

A. zero
B. positive
C. negative
D. dependent on size of specimen
Answer» D. dependent on size of specimen
3155.

Which of the following award is to recognize distinguished service of a highest order to the nation?

A. Padma Bhushan
B. Param Vir Chakra
C. Padma Vibhushan
D. Bharat Ratna
Answer» E.
3156.

The angle between the bisectors of two adjacent supplementary angles is -

A. Acute angle
B. Obtuse angle
C. Right angle
D. Straight angle
Answer» D. Straight angle
3157.

The maximum velocity attainable at the throat of a steam nozzle is

A. much less than sonic velocity
B. slightly less than sonic velocity
C. sonic velocity
D. slightly more than sonic velocity
Answer» D. slightly more than sonic velocity
3158.

Which of the following responsibilities are under the preview of the Finance Commission?(a) Sharing of net proceeds of taxes between the center and states.(b) Recommending the principles for governing the grant-in-aid to the states by the center.(c) Recommendation on the matters referred to it by the President for the interest of sound finance.Choose the correct answer:

A. (a) only
B. (b) only
C. (b) and (c) only
D. (a), (b) and (c)
Answer» E.
3159.

Which element is mostly used in bleaching powder?

A. Sodium
B. Calcium
C. Phosphorous
D. Hydrogen
Answer» C. Phosphorous
3160.

Which of the following arc welding methods is used for thin sheets as well as in difficult-to access positions?

A. Short arc welding
B. Long arc welding
C. Spray arc welding
D. Pulsed arc welding
Answer» B. Long arc welding
3161.

The Kerala government's three-tower Gender Park in which city will become functional from 11 February 2021?

A. Thiruvananthapuram
B. Kollam
C. Kottayam
D. Kozhikode
E. Kochi
Answer» E. Kochi
3162.

The Indian Navy, in April 2021, deployed a deep submergence rescue vessel to support whose hunt for a submarine that went missing with 53 people on board?

A. Malaysia
B. Indonesia
C. Singapore
D. Cambodia
E. Japan
Answer» C. Singapore
3163.

What is true regarding arrangement?

A. S lives extreme left end
B. P lives in 2nd numbered house
C. C lives immediate west of Q
D. S and W live together
E. None of the given statement is true.
Answer» B. P lives in 2nd numbered house
3164.

Regarding the new MSP of Paddy declared by the Government in July 2018, which of the following statements are correct?1. MSP of Paddy (Common Grade) has been increased by Rs. 200/- per quintal and of Grade A variety by Rs. 160/- per quintal.2. MSP of Paddy (Common Grade) has been increased by Rs. 160/- per quintal and of Grade A variety by Rs. 200/- per quintal.3. The new MSP of Paddy (Common Grade) and Grade A variety is Rs. 1750/- per quintal.4. The new MSP of Paddy (Common Grade) is Rs. 1750/- per quintal and of Grade A is Rs. 1770/- per quintal.

A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only
3165.

The average of the first five consecutive odd numbers is m. If the next three odd numbers are also included, then what is the increase in the average?

A. 17
B. 3
C. 2
D. 8
Answer» C. 2
3166.

Refers to an act that ______ the

A. Violates
B. Supports
C. Initiates
D. Relates
Answer» B. Supports
3167.

Select the correct alternative for the given blank.It is time that we _______ something useful.

A. may do
B. did
C. should have been done
D. could have been done
Answer» C. should have been done
3168.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Cat and dog life

A. to wander aimlessly
B. to be frequently quarrelling
C. to lead a nomadic life
D. to live in poverty
Answer» C. to lead a nomadic life
3169.

Which of the following is true if the Government monetized part of its deficit?

A. Money supply in the economy will increase.
B. Interest rate will increase.
C. Government revenue will decrease.
D. Government expenditure will increase.
Answer» B. Interest rate will increase.
3170.

The sum of 3 numbers is 136. If the ratios between first and second be 2 : 3 and that between second and third is 5 : 3, then the second number is

A. 48
B. 60
C. 40
D. 52
Answer» C. 40
3171.

There is a circular coil having n turns. The field produced at the center is how many times larger than produced by a coil of single turn?

A. n
B. n2
C. n/2
D. n2/2
Answer» B. n2
3172.

The hill station of ‘Pachmarhi’ is located in the state of:

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Bihar
Answer» B. Maharashtra
3173.

The direction or polarity of dynamically induced EMF can be determined by:

A. Fleming’s right-hand rule
B. Faraday’s second law
C. Kirchhoff’s law
D. Faraday’s first law
Answer» B. Faraday’s second law
3174.

The percentage of carbon in cast iron varies from:

A. 0.1 to 0.5
B. 0.5 to 1
C. 1 to 1.7
D. 1.7 to 4.5
Answer» E.
3175.

Which of the following fits the blank (7) appropriately?

A. stimulate
B. rescue
C. protect
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
3176.

The Kanger Valley National Park is located in which of the following states?

A. Gujarat
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Assam
Answer» D. Assam
3177.

What is the value of \(11\frac{1}{6} +11\frac{2}{6} + 11\frac{3}{6}?\)

A. 35
B. 33
C. 34
D. 36
Answer» D. 36
3178.

Which of the below is not a part of 5-Kingdom classification by Whittaker?

A. Animalia
B. Protista
C. Fungi
D. Protozoa
Answer» E.
3179.

Which is the space shuttle in which the Indian-born astronaut Kalpana Chawla went into space for the first time?

A. Columbia
B. Discovery
C. Enterprise
D. Atlantis
Answer» B. Discovery
3180.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Archery's world body has de-listed the Archery Association of India (AAI) as a member and given it a month's time to either get its house in order or face suspension.2.The World Archery will wait for the Supreme Court's verdict on the controversial elections of the AAI.3.The decision to de-list AAI will prevent Indian archers from taking part in international events.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» C. Only 1 and 3
3181.

What is the code for “highest marks secured”?

A. E8, K6, S12
B. K8, E6, S10
C. E8, K8, S10
D. S8, K6, E8
E. None of the above
Answer» D. S8, K6, E8
3182.

Which among the following is not a permanent partner of Malabar trilateral naval exercise?

A. United states of America
B. India
C. Japan
D. China
Answer» E.
3183.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Researchers have found that employees who have friends at the office are generally happier in their job.

A. It could be found by researchers that employees who have friends at the office are generally happier in their job.
B. It is being found by researchers that employees who have friends at the office are generally happier in their job.
C. It was found by researchers that employees who have friends at the office are generally happier in their job.
D. It has been found by researchers that employees who have friends at the office are generally happier in their job.
Answer» E.
3184.

Trans-himalaya rivers are: __________.

A. Sutlej, Indus, Ganga
B. Brahmaputra, Indus, Sutlej
C. Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga
D. Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Ganga
Answer» C. Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga
3185.

To drill holes of size 0.025 mm, which is the most appropriate process?

A. Plasma drilling
B. CNC drilling
C. LASER Drilling
D. Electro Discharge drilling
Answer» D. Electro Discharge drilling
3186.

The value of \(\frac{{56\; + \;\frac{2}{3}\;of\;27 - 8}}{{15 - \frac{3}{5}\;of\;\left( {29 - 14} \right)}}\) is:

A. 12
B. 10
C. 15
D. 11
Answer» E.
3187.

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.Statements:All Strong are animals.Some animals are Tigers.All Tigers are Sharp.Conclusions:I. Some Strong are Sharp.II. No Strong is Sharp.

A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
C. Either conclusion I or II follows
D. Only conclusion I follows
Answer» D. Only conclusion I follows
3188.

"Servants of India Society" was founded by:

A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. G. K. Gokhale
D. Annie Besant
Answer» D. Annie Besant
3189.

Samar was given some money to take care of his travel during an 8-day sales drive he had to undertake. However he had to increase his stay by another 6 days and as a result his average daily travel allowance went down by Rs. 120. What was the amount that was sanctioned to him in the beginning?

A. Rs. 560
B. Rs. 2240
C. Rs. 1120
D. Rs. 840
Answer» C. Rs. 1120
3190.

The government has set up a 25-member Development Council for Footwear and Leather Industry for a period of two years. Who is the chairman of the council?

A. Amar Kaushik
B. Naresh Singh
C. Pulkit Aggarwal
D. Raj Kumar Gupta
E. Saksham Seth
Answer» E. Saksham Seth
3191.

The question below consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark the correct answer.The soldiers repulsed the enemy.

A. Defeated
B. Destroyed
C. Rejected
D. Repelled
Answer» E.
3192.

The radius of a solid sphere of a metal is 3 cm. How long wire of diameter 4 mm can be drawn from it?

A. 8.8 mt.
B. 9.0 mt.
C. 9.6 mt.
D. 9.1 mt.
Answer» C. 9.6 mt.
3193.

The series given below contains a sequence of alphabets and numbers. Identify the incorrect combination:(i) df8o7e6uwz (ii) df8o7e6uwz (iii) df8o7e6uvvz (iv) df8o7e6uwz

A. i
B. ii
C. iii
D. iv
Answer» D. iv
3194.

The credit for classifying the elements on the basis of their atomic masses goes to:

A. Dmitri Mendeleev
B. John Dalton
C. John Alexander Reina Newlands
D. Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner
Answer» B. John Dalton
3195.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.The ISRO team is working round the clock to _______ Chandrayaan-2.

A. introduce
B. steer
C. navigate
D. launch
Answer» E.
3196.

Which ‘law’ describes the exponential growth of integrated circuit complexity

A. Lenz law
B. Moore’ law
C. Faraday law
D. Nyquist theorem
Answer» C. Faraday law
3197.

The sum of the age of father and son is 45. Five years back, the product of age was 4 times the age of the father, what is the age of father and son

A. 36 years, 9 years
B. 39 years, 6 years
C. 35 years, 10 years
D. 40 years, 5 years
Answer» B. 39 years, 6 years
3198.

The sum of the three numbers in an arithmetic progression is 45 and the sum of the squares of the smallest and largest numbers of these is 468. Find the largest number among these numbers.

A. 15
B. 16
C. 18
D. 21
Answer» D. 21
3199.

Suppose the given statements are true, even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and decide which of the conclusions completely follows the statement.StatementThe boss insulted Sachin in the presence of his colleagues.Conclusions:1. Boss doesn't like Sachin.2. Sachin was not popular among his colleagues.

A. Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.
B. Only conclusion 1 follows.
C. Either conclusion 1 or 2 follows.
D. Only conclusion 2 follows.
Answer» B. Only conclusion 1 follows.
3200.

Two waves are said to be coherent if they have

A. Same amplitude
B. Same amplitude and wavelength.
C. Same wavelength
D. Same wavelength and same phase difference.
Answer» E.