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3851.

The piles which are used to protect water front structures against impacts in floating objects is

A. Batterpile
B. Anchor pile
C. Fender pile
D. Sheet pile
Answer» D. Sheet pile
3852.

The difference between a positive fraction and its reciprocal is \(6\frac{{39}}{{160}}\) . What is the fraction under consideration?

A. 15/8
B. 16/5
C. 32/5
D. 13/8
Answer» D. 13/8
3853.

Where was the 6th World Congress on Rural and Agriculture Finance organised by NABARD and Asia - Pacific Rural Agricultural and Credit Association (APRACA)?

A. Raipur
B. Ranchi
C. Gwalior
D. Delhi
E. Lucknow
Answer» E. Lucknow
3854.

The language L = {anbn | ≥ 1} is a ____ language.

A. regular
B. natural
C. virtual
D. non-regular
Answer» E.
3855.

The problem figure follows a certain sequence. Select the choice from the answer figures that continue the sequence.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
3856.

The hypotenuse allowance (in m) for 30 m long chain, if the slope is 1 : 10 is __________.

A. 0.1
B. 0.12
C. 0.15
D. 0.22
Answer» D. 0.22
3857.

What is the percentage of population of Uttar Pradesh to India’s population as per Census 2011?

A. 14.2
B. 15.5
C. 16.16
D. 18.2
Answer» B. 15.5
3858.

Two closed coil springs of stiffness s and 2s are arranged in series in one case and in parallel in other case. The ratio of stiffness of springs connected in series to parallel is-

A. 1/6
B. 2/9
C. 2/3
D. 1/3
Answer» C. 2/3
3859.

Recently, India successfully test-fired its all weather tracked-chassis Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile. QR-SAM system can engage multiple targets within a range of around ________ km.

A. 10 to 15
B. 15 to 20
C. 25 to 30
D. 35 to 40
E. 45 to 50
Answer» D. 35 to 40
3860.

The average age of a cricket team of eleven players is 27 years. If two more players are included in the team the average becomes 26 years, then the average age (in years) of the two included players is∶

A. 24.5
B. 20.5
C. 26
D. 27
Answer» C. 26
3861.

The difference between simple and compound interest on a certain sum of money at 5% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 160. Find the sum.

A. Rs. 64,000
B. Rs. 60, 000
C. Rs. 40, 000
D. Rs. 48,000
Answer» B. Rs. 60, 000
3862.

Where did Union Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Prakash Javadekar inaugurate ELECRAMA 2020?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
E. Punjab
Answer» B. Bihar
3863.

Which among the following is the fastest switching logic family?

A. CMOS
B. DTL
C. TTL
D. ECL
Answer» E.
3864.

भीमाचे बाहु लोखंडासारखे होते. यातील उपमेय व उपमान अनुक्रमे कोणते?

A. भीमाचे बाहु – लोखंड
B. लोखंड - बलदंड
C. बलदंड – लोखंड
D. भीमाचे बाहु बलदंड
Answer» B. लोखंड - बलदंड
3865.

Which of the following pair of the phrases helps best to bring out the intention of the speaker?

A. "Go on to the end", "shall never surrender"
B. "Growing confidence", "subjugated and sarving"
C. "Subjugated and starving", fighting on the landing ground"
D. "Fighting in the streets", "subjugated and starving"
Answer» B. "Growing confidence", "subjugated and sarving"
3866.

Udayagiri caves is located at

A. Vidisha
B. Ujjain
C. Mandu
D. Khajuraho
Answer» B. Ujjain
3867.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.A nation’s progressA-requires many policies, manyB-on many frontsC-plans, and actions

A. ABC
B. CBA
C. ACB
D. CAB
Answer» D. CAB
3868.

Syria and Iran signed ________ agreements and MoUs including a "long-term strategic economic cooperation" deal on January 29, 2019.

A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
E. 15
Answer» D. 13
3869.

The 2019 Kumbh Melais held on the site of confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and ______

A. Saraswati
B. Cauvery
C. Brahmaputra
D. Godavari
Answer» B. Cauvery
3870.

The weight of the water to be added to prepare the mortar cube to conduct compressive strength of cement is

A. \(\frac{P}{4}+3\)
B. \(\frac{P}{2}+3\)
C. \(\frac{P}{4}+4\)
D. \(\frac{P}{4}+5\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{P}{2}+3\)
3871.

Which of the following is an example of a unicellular organism?I. EuglenaII. AmoebaIII. Paramecium

A. Only I and II
B. Only I and III
C. Only II and III
D. All option are correct
Answer» E.
3872.

Which fuse acts as a substitute for oil circuit breaker?

A. Liquid Type Fuse
B. Metal Clad oil-immersed fuse
C. Cartridge Type Fuse
D. Drop-Out Fuse
Answer» C. Cartridge Type Fuse
3873.

In the follwing question, select the related word from the given alternatives.Vacant : Empty :: Abduct : ?

A. Distort
B. Grace
C. Favour
D. Kidnap
Answer» E.
3874.

The winning candidate got how many more votes than the one who came second?

A. 6000
B. 5000
C. 11000
D. 7000
Answer» B. 5000
3875.

The amount of heat required for a substance to change from one state to another without change in temperature is called:

A. Convection
B. Specific Heat
C. Radiation
D. Latent Heat
Answer» E.
3876.

The diagonals of a cyclic quadrilateral ABCD intersect at P and the area of the triangle APB is 24 square cm. If AB = 8 cm and CD = 5 cm, then what is the area of the circle CPD?

A. 24 square cm
B. 15 square cm
C. 12.5 square cm
D. 9.375 square cm
Answer» E.
3877.

Recently, LASIK (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis) procedure is begin made popular for vision correction. Which one of the following statements in this context is not correct?

A. LASIK procedure is used to correct refractive errors of the eye
B. It is a procedure that permanently changes the shapes of the cornea
C. It reduces a person's dependence on glasses or contact lenses
D. It is a procedure that can be done on the person of any age
Answer» E.
3878.

The Centre, in collaboration with the World Bank, has decided to convert large area of ravines in Gwalior-Chambal belt of MP into arable land. How many hectares of rugged land is not cultivable in this area?

A. More than 2 lakh
B. More than 2.5 lakh
C. More than 3 lakh
D. More than 3.5 lakh
E. More than 4 lakh
Answer» D. More than 3.5 lakh
3879.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.The doctor advised him to consume ______ water without any additive.

A. precious
B. potent
C. plain
D. pleasant
Answer» D. pleasant
3880.

The High Court of Kerala had disqualified an independent MLA __________ from the Koduvally Assembly constituency for his defamatory campaign against the rival candidate during the 2016 Assembly Polls.

A. Kamal Nath
B. Himanta Biswa Sarma
C. Karat Razack
D. Ahmed Patel
Answer» D. Ahmed Patel
3881.

Which of the following forests does act as a shelter belt?

A. Tropical dry deciduous
B. Monsoon
C. Tidal
D. Tropical wet evergreen
Answer» B. Monsoon
3882.

Which among the following stated that British India would remain under the administration of the company in trust for the Crown until Parliament should decide otherwise?

A. Government of India Act 1833
B. English Education Act 1835
C. Government of India Act 1858
D. Government of India Act 1821
Answer» D. Government of India Act 1821
3883.

Which of the following has received preliminary approval from regulator Irdai to foray into non-life business in April 2019?

A. Co-op Insurance
B. Indiabulls General Insurance
C. The Oriental Insurance Company
D. Prudential Financial
E. MetLife
Answer» C. The Oriental Insurance Company
3884.

The Madras High Court constituted an expert committee to suggest ways and means to remove the alien species from the Western Ghats on 11 January 2019. It will be headed by ________.

A. Saalumarada Thimmakka
B. Sunita Narain
C. Cherukuri Raghavendra Babu
D. Arun Krishnamurthy
E. M. Yoganathan
Answer» D. Arun Krishnamurthy
3885.

Surkhi is added to lime mortar to:

A. Prevent shrinkage
B. Decrease setting time
C. Increase bulk
D. Impart hydraulicity
Answer» E.
3886.

What will be the neutralizer inductive reactance in ohms for neutralizing the 90% of line to earth capacitance of 1 μF at 50 Hz?

A. 1179
B. 1061
C. 1210
D. 950
Answer» B. 1061
3887.

Which country did not contribute to the list of the cyclone names?

A. Oman
B. Pakistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Yemen
Answer» E.
3888.

The table shows the production of different types of cars (in thousands).Cars/Year20122013201420152016A3035484556B4248403856C4836383544D5124304654E2042403543 What is the ratio of the total production of cars of type A in 2014 and type C in 2013 taken together to the total production of cars of type B in 2016 and type E in 2015 taken together?

A. 12 : 13
B. 12 : 11
C. 10 : 11
D. 11 : 12
Answer» B. 12 : 11
3889.

Which of the following is used to remove the green colour from glass?

A. Silicon dioxide
B. Titanium dioxide
C. Manganese dioxide
D. Sulphur dioxide
Answer» D. Sulphur dioxide
3890.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.There were tooA : many doubts that cropped up everyB : seniors for clarity and resolutionC : now and then and I would run to my

A. ACB
B. ABC
C. CBA
D. CAB
Answer» B. ABC
3891.

The major gap in the Western Ghats is at:

A. Palghat
B. Mangalore
C. Madurai
D. Manipal
Answer» B. Mangalore
3892.

Two cars, passing each other at high speed, are in danger of sideswiping because

A. of the increasing in air pressure in the space between them.
B. of decrease in the velocity of air molecules between them.
C. of decrease in air pressure in the space between them.
D. of the increase in the velocity of air molecules between them
Answer» D. of the increase in the velocity of air molecules between them
3893.

What is the dryness fraction (x) of a saturated liquid?

A. 0
B. 10
C. 1
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. 10
3894.

The area of a square ABCD with AB = 16 cm is ______

A. 32 cm2
B. 64 cm2
C. 256 cm2
D. 512 cm2
Answer» D. 512 cm2
3895.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Throw up the sponge

A. To attack
B. To laugh at someone
C. To surrender
D. To talk loudly
Answer» D. To talk loudly
3896.

Select the synonym of the given word.Morose

A. Delectable
B. Meagre
C. Gloomy
D. Concealed
Answer» D. Concealed
3897.

Which bank has signed an MoU with Muthoot Microfinance in November 2019 to serve Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME)?

A. ICICI Bank
B. Indian Bank
C. Canara Bank
D. Bank of India
E. IDBI Bank
Answer» C. Canara Bank
3898.

The Great Victorian Desert is located at

A. Australia
B. India
C. Egypt
D. North Africa
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» B. India
3899.

Through which of the following states does the Chambal river flow?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. All of the options
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh
3900.

Two trains, one 157 m long and the other 123 m long, are crossing each other in opposite directions in 7.2 seconds. The combined speed of two trains every hour will be:

A. 70 km/hr
B. 105 km/hr
C. 280 km/hr
D. 140 km/hr
Answer» E.