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4301.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?I. \(\sqrt {7}-\sqrt 6 > \sqrt 5 -\sqrt 3 \)II. \(\sqrt 4-\sqrt 3 > \sqrt 6 -\sqrt 5 \)

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» C. Both I and II
4302.

The block diagram of a feedback control system is shown in the figure. The overall closed – loop gain G of the system is

A. \({\rm{G}} = \frac{{{{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{H}}_1}}}\)
B. \({\rm{G}} = \frac{{{{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2} + {{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{H}}_1}}}\)
C. \({\rm{G}} = \frac{{{{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2}{{\rm{H}}_1}}}\)
D. \({\rm{G}} = \frac{{{{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2} + {{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2}{{\rm{H}}_1}}}\)
Answer» C. \({\rm{G}} = \frac{{{{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2}}}{{1 + {{\rm{G}}_1}{{\rm{G}}_2}{{\rm{H}}_1}}}\)
4303.

Recently, who was conferred with the lifetime achievement award by the Mantralaya and Vidhimandal Vartahar Sangh?

A. Ravish Kumar
B. Rajat Sharma
C. Dinu Randive
D. Karan Thapar
E. Arun Shourie
Answer» D. Karan Thapar
4304.

The crystal structure of Aluminium is

A. Body - centred cubic
B. Face - centred cubic
C. Close - packed hexagonal
D. Body - centred tetragonal
Answer» C. Close - packed hexagonal
4305.

Which of the following is not a major cause of bucking of rail tracks

A. Missing fastenings
B. Installation beyond specified rail temperature range
C. Water logging of rails
D. Excessive creep, jammed joints and sunkinks in welded tracks
E. No frequent lubrication to SEJs
Answer» D. Excessive creep, jammed joints and sunkinks in welded tracks
4306.

What is the simplified value of sin2(90 – θ) – [{sin(90 – θ)sin θ}/tanθ]?

A. 1
B. cosec θ
C. 0
D. cos θ
Answer» D. cos θ
4307.

Rani Jhansi Marine National park is situated in

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Pondicherry
C. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D. Lakshadweep
Answer» D. Lakshadweep
4308.

The term used to describe 'reading disability' is:

A. Dyslexia
B. Dysgraphia
C. Dyscalculia
D. Dysparaxia
Answer» B. Dysgraphia
4309.

The value of sin 18° is

A. \(\frac{\sqrt{5} - 1}{4}\)
B. \(\frac{\sqrt{5} + 1}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{\sqrt{5} - 1}{2}\)
D. \(\frac{\sqrt{5} + 1}{2}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{\sqrt{5} + 1}{4}\)
4310.

Two students, A and B, appeared for an examination. A secured 8 marks more than B and the marks of the former was 60% of the sum of their marks. The sum of the marks obtained by A and B is:

A. 75
B. 40
C. 50
D. 45
Answer» C. 50
4311.

What is the average of 132, 146, 218, 232, 321 and 223?

A. 212
B. 208
C. 218
D. 214
Answer» B. 208
4312.

Under the Mudra Yojna, which bank has sanctioned loans to over 2.69 lakh small entrepreneurs this fiscal, till Feb 14, 2019?

A. SBI
B. PNB
C. UCO
D. ICICI
E. Yes
Answer» C. UCO
4313.

There are six children in a family, namely G, H, I, J, K and L. G and K are brothers, L is the sister of K. I is the only son of G's uncle. H and J are the daughters of the brother of I's father.Out of the six children, how many are females?

A. 1
B. 4
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» E.
4314.

Which of the following divisions of plants does NOT have a well differentiated body?

A. Bryophyta
B. Thallophyta
C. Gymnosperms
D. Pteridophyta
Answer» C. Gymnosperms
4315.

The number of students who completed the Ph.D. programme from Universities A and D together exceeds the number of students who joined the Universities C and E together, by:

A. 369
B. 399
C. 304
D. 278
Answer» C. 304
4316.

What is the major problem in hot extrusion?

A. Design of punch
B. Design of die
C. Wear and tear of die
D. Wear of punch
Answer» C. Wear and tear of die
4317.

To avoid separation, the most suitable ratio of throat diameter and pipe diameter in a venturi meter is ______

A. \(\frac{1}{4}\) to \(\frac{1}{2}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{3}\) to \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{3}\) to 1
D. 1 to 4
Answer» C. \(\frac{1}{3}\) to 1
4318.

Vikram Sarabhai Library won UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation is present in which IIM of India?

A. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
B. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
C. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
D. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
E. Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli.
Answer» B. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
4319.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.BEGUILE

A. Repulse
B. Hasten
C. Deceive
D. Disenchant
Answer» D. Disenchant
4320.

The Taylor series expansion of 3 sin x + 2 cos x is

A. \(2 + 3x - {x^2} - \frac{{{x^3}}}{2} + \ldots \)
B. \(2 - 3x + {x^2} - \frac{{{x^3}}}{2} + \ldots \)
C. \(2 + 3x + {x^2} + \frac{{{x^3}}}{2} + \ldots \)
D. \(2 - 3x - {x^2} + \frac{{{x^3}}}{2} + \ldots \)
Answer» B. \(2 - 3x + {x^2} - \frac{{{x^3}}}{2} + \ldots \)
4321.

The given graph shows the biscuit exports of India over a period of five years. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.In which year, the percentage increase in exports was maximum from its preceding year:

A. 2007
B. 2006
C. 2009
D. 2008
Answer» B. 2006
4322.

What is the minimum age to contest an election for Lower House (Lok Sabha) in India?

A. 18 years
B. 20 years
C. 25 years
D. 30 years
Answer» D. 30 years
4323.

Which of the following statements represent the main functions of UGC?(i) Recognition of institutions(ii) Maintenance of quality and standards(iii) Appointment of Vice-Chancellor(iv) Giving grants to institutions(v) Making state governments responsible for educational developmentChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
B. (i), (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. (ii), (iii) and (v)
Answer» D. (ii), (iii) and (v)
4324.

Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.8, 17, 36, 75, 154, ?

A. 300
B. 320
C. 313
D. 308
Answer» D. 308
4325.

What is the ratio of oranges sold on Tuesday and Friday to oranges sold on Wednesday and Sunday?

A. 2 : 1
B. 5 : 2
C. 4 : 3
D. 6 : 5
E. 3 : 2
Answer» E. 3 : 2
4326.

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, ?, 65, 82, 101

A. 48
B. 42
C. 50
D. 49
Answer» D. 49
4327.

The sum of all natural numbers ‘n’ such that 100 < n < 200 and H.C.F. (91, n) > 1 is:

A. 3203
B. 3303
C. 3221
D. 3121
Answer» E.
4328.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.You never know how much you rely on your friends _______ they are beyond your reach.

A. still
B. in case
C. until
D. unless
Answer» D. unless
4329.

Which of the following is NOT a book by Jane Austen?

A. Little Women
B. Pride and Prejudice
C. Northanger Abbey
D. Emma
Answer» B. Pride and Prejudice
4330.

What is the amount of annual health cover available to a family under Ayushman Bharat scheme of the Government of India?

A. Rs. 2 lakh
B. Rs. 3 lakh
C. Rs. 5 lakh
D. Rs. 4 lakh
Answer» D. Rs. 4 lakh
4331.

Sea Ltd. is injecting how many dollars (in billions) into a new unit that will manage bets on fledgling technology companies?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
E. 6
Answer» B. 2
4332.

The average of 6 values is 11.2. If 3 is multiplied to each number then what will be the new average?

A. 22.6
B. 14.6
C. 18.6
D. 33.6
Answer» E.
4333.

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following letter series?ORVY, MPTW, KNRU, ?

A. LORU
B. ILOR
C. ILPS
D. LOSV
Answer» D. LOSV
4334.

The name of which saint is associated with the "Sankhya Philosophy‟:

A. Kanada
B. Patanjali
C. Prashastapada
D. Kapila
Answer» E.
4335.

Total unit cost is given by

A. \(\frac{{Set\;up\;costs \;+\; Tooling\;costs}}{{Volume}} + Variable\;cost\)
B. \(\frac{{Set\;up\;costs\; +\; Tooling\;costs}}{{Volume}} - Variable\;cost\)
C. \(\frac{{Set\;up\;costs\; -\; Tooling\;costs}}{{Volume}} + Variable\;cost\)
D. \(\frac{{Volume}}{{Set\;up\;costs\; +\; Tooling\;costs}} + Variable\;cost\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{{Set\;up\;costs\; +\; Tooling\;costs}}{{Volume}} - Variable\;cost\)
4336.

Which of the following, a major film actor, has been selected for the prestigious award in France called 'Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters'.

A. Kamal Hassan
B. Shabana Azmi
C. Rajinikanth
D. Anupam Kher
Answer» B. Shabana Azmi
4337.

Select the most appropriate word for the group of words.One who eats too much

A. Glutton
B. Overweight
C. Corpulent
D. Obese
Answer» B. Overweight
4338.

Which of the following is/are true for the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque?(i) The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque built-in 1573 is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad.(ii) The mosque is entirely arcuated.(iii) The mosque is famous for beautifully carved ten-stone latticework windows on the side and rear arches.(iv) The latticework windows beautifully display the delicate ‘tree of life’ motif

A. Only (i)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (i), (iii) and (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
4339.

The International Solar Alliance [ISA] has recently signed a pact with which international organisation to promote solar deployment in Asia and the Pacific?

A. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
B. New Development Bank
C. African Development Bank
D. Asian Development Bank
E. ​None of the above
Answer» E. ​None of the above
4340.

When a motor-speed of 5000 rpm is required using A.C. supply, the choice of the motor is

A. universal motor
B. shaded pole motor
C. capacitor-start induction motor
D. synchronous motor
Answer» B. shaded pole motor
4341.

Which element is 2nd to the right of the one which is 4th to the left element in step 1?

A. 112
B. 44
C. 148
D. 75
E. None of these
Answer» D. 75
4342.

The two major functional components of any ecosystem are __________.

A. Energy flow and producers
B. Nutrients cycling and energy flow
C. Energy flow and decomposer population
D. Consumers and energy flow
Answer» C. Energy flow and decomposer population
4343.

Where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be held?

A. China, Japan, South Korea
B. Russia, Belarus, Finland
C. US, Canada, Mexico
D. UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Answer» D. UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
4344.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by

A. Chief Minister
B. Vice President
C. Prime minister
D. President
Answer» E.
4345.

Vedic civilization flourished along the river ______.

A. Godavari
B. Cauvery
C. Krishna
D. Saraswati
Answer» E.
4346.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.EFG : JLN :: GKM : ?

A. NZY
B. NVZ
C. NUZ
D. KMG
Answer» C. NUZ
4347.

The armature core of a dc machine is laminated to minimize.

A. Hysteresis loss
B. Eddy-current loss
C. Mechanical loss
D. Temperature rise
Answer» C. Mechanical loss
4348.

Which of the following is not a member of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?

A. Bangladesh
B. Mauritius
C. Afghanistan
D. India
Answer» D. India
4349.

The coarse screen is normally kept inclined at about 45°–60° to the horizontal, so as to:

A. Decrease the opening area to reduce the flow velocity
B. Decrease the opening area to increase the flow velocity
C. Increase the opening area to reduce the flow velocity
D. Increase the opening area to increase the flow velocity
Answer» D. Increase the opening area to increase the flow velocity
4350.

The Union government has approved ______ Project of the Income Tax Department to enhance the efficiency of income tax administration system in the country.

A. Innovative E-filing and Centralised Processing Center 2.0
B. Enhanced E-filing and Centralised Processing Center 2.0
C. Interdisciplinary E-filing and Centralised Processing Center 2.0
D. Integrated E-filing and Centralised Processing Center 2.0
Answer» E.