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43551.

The seasoning of timber is done for

A. Increasing moisture content
B. Decreasing moisture content
C. Reducing knots
D. Determining age of the timber
Answer» C. Reducing knots
43552.

The interest of the team gradually waned in the project.

A. diminished
B. waxed
C. roused
D. heightened
Answer» B. waxed
43553.

Number of letter repeated in the given word ‘MEASUREMENTS‘ are indicated in front of each alternative. Identify the correct alternative.

A. M2E2A2S2U1R1N1T1
B. M2E3A1S1U2R1N2T1
C. M2E2A1S2U1R1N1T1
D. M2E3A1S2U1R1N1T1
Answer» E.
43554.

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?XxXXXXX, XXxXXXX, XXXxXXX, XXXXxXX, XXXXXxX, ______.

A. xXXXXXX
B. XxXXXXX
C. XXXXXXx
D. XXxXXXX
Answer» D. XXxXXXX
43555.

The Chhattisgarh government has decided to provide financial assistance of how many rupees to the dependants of media persons who died due to Covid-19?

A. 3 lakh
B. 4 lakh
C. 5 lakh
D. 6 lakh
E. 7 lakh
Answer» D. 6 lakh
43556.

The problem of maximizing z = x1 - x2 subject to constraints x1 + x2 ≤ 10, x1 ≥ 0, x2 ≥ 0 and x2 ≤ 5 has

A. no solution
B. one solution
C. two solutions
D. more than two solutions
Answer» C. two solutions
43557.

There are two statements and four conclusions I, II, III and IV are given below. Assuming the statements to be true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:All the trains are scooters.All the busses are scooters.Conclusions:I. Some scooters are train.II. No train is a bus.III. Some trains are busses.IV. No scooter is a train.

A. Conclusion I and either conclusion III or IV follow.
B. Conclusion I and either conclusion II or III follow.
C. Only conclusions I and III follow.
D. Only conclusions I and IV follow.
Answer» C. Only conclusions I and III follow.
43558.

What is the name of the electronic spot platform launched by Bombay Stock Exchange for agricultural commodities in December 2020?

A. AGRI
B. BEAM
C. SALE
D. FEED
E. None of the above
Answer» C. SALE
43559.

Suppose the given statements are true when they seem to be different from the commonly known facts and decide which of the conclusions completely follows the statement.Statement:To get involved in a long and complicated dispute, one has to be very intelligent, because they are very talkative and boring.Conclusions:I. All intelligent people are boring.II. All intelligent people are quite capable of handling long and complicated disputes.

A. Either conclusion I or II follows.
B. Both conclusions I and II do not follow.
C. Only conclusion I follows.
D. Only conclusion II follows.
Answer» E.
43560.

sun is shining ________ a clear sky,

A. inside
B. in
C. into
D. inner
Answer» C. into
43561.

The cost of four cycle tyres and three tubes is Rs. 720, whereas the cost of the three cycle tyres and four tubes is Rs. 610. What is the cost of a tube?

A. Rs. 50
B. Rs. 42
C. Rs. 45
D. Rs. 40
Answer» E.
43562.

Select the option in which the two numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given number-pair.4 : 68

A. 7 : 350
B. 3 : 27
C. 5 : 135
D. 6 : 225
Answer» B. 3 : 27
43563.

Which of the following is a typical feature of river erosion in youthful stage?

A. Gorge
B. Cut-bank
C. Ox-bow lake
D. Natural Levee
Answer» B. Cut-bank
43564.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A person giving too much attention to small details and wanting perfection.

A. Studious
B. Fanatic
C. Fastidious
D. Gullible
Answer» D. Gullible
43565.

Which of the following method is recommended by IRC for design of flexible pavement ?

A. CBR test
B. Group index test
C. Westergaard test
D. Penetration test
Answer» B. Group index test
43566.

Which of the following is a Central Scheme to modernize food processing and develop Agro-Processing Clusters?

A. SAHAYOG
B. SAMPADA
C. SAHAKAR
D. SAMYOG
Answer» C. SAHAKAR
43567.

SBI Cards and Payment Services has tied up with which of the following to launch an exclusive co-branded contactless credit card?

A. Myntra
B. Ajio
C. Fabindia
D. Westside
E. Pepperfry
Answer» D. Westside
43568.

A filter circuit that consists of a second choke connected to the output side in order to improve filtering action is known as

A. T-type filter circuit
B. π type filter circuit
C. R-L filter circuit
D. Inverted L-type filter circuit
Answer» B. π type filter circuit
43569.

The principal scientific advisor to the PM is putting together a team of young researchers known as PMSTIAC. What does I stands for in PMSTIAC?

A. Invention
B. Innovation
C. Internet
D. Intention
E. Income
Answer» C. Internet
43570.

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.A detailed list of things in a place

A. Directory
B. Inventory
C. Glossary
D. Itinerary
Answer» C. Glossary
43571.

What is the slope at the fixed end of a cantilever beam, subjected to concentrated load ‘W’ at its free end?

A. 30°
B. 90°
C.
D. None
Answer» D. None
43572.

The relation between the period of a simple pendulum 'T' and its length 'L' is ______ (‘g' is the acceleration due to gravity)

A. \(T = 2\pi\sqrt{(\frac{L}{g})}\)
B. \(T = 4\pi\sqrt{(\frac{g}{L})}\)
C. \(T = 4\pi\sqrt{(\frac{L}{g})}\)
D. \(T = 2\pi\sqrt{(\frac{g}{L})}\)
Answer» B. \(T = 4\pi\sqrt{(\frac{g}{L})}\)
43573.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.ELEGANT

A. Unmatched
B. Undignified
C. Graceful
D. Refined
Answer» C. Graceful
43574.

Which of the following has released the Draft Health Data Management Policy of the National Digital Health Mission in the public domain?

A. WHO India
B. National Institutes of Health
C. National Health Authority
D. CDC
E. NCATS
Answer» D. CDC
43575.

The height of a cone is 24 cm and radius of its base 10 cm. If the rate of painting it is Rs. 28 / cm2, then what will be the total cost in painting the cone from outside?

A. Rs. 18880
B. Rs. 20820
C. Rs. 17660
D. Rs. 22880
Answer» E.
43576.

What will be the non-passing sight distance on a highway for a design speed of 100 kmph when its ascending gradient is 2%? Assume coefficient of friction as 0.7 and brake efficiency as 50%.

A. 176 m
B. 200 m
C. 150 m
D. 185 m
Answer» B. 200 m
43577.

Which country bagged the Award of Excellence for ‘Best in Show’ at New York Times Travel Show 2019?

A. Australia
B. USA
C. Canada
D. India
E. China
Answer» E. China
43578.

Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assumingthe statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts,decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:I. All posters are pamphlets.II. All envelopes are pamphlets.Conclusions:I. All pamphlets are envelopes.II. Some pamphlets are posters.III. Some posters are envelopes.

A. Only Conclusion II follows
B. Conclusions I and II follow
C. Conclusions II and III follow
D. Only Conclusion III follows
Answer» B. Conclusions I and II follow
43579.

The percentage of decadal growth of population during 2001-2011 as per Census 2011 is:

A. 21.54
B. 17.64
C. 15.89
D. 19.21
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» C. 15.89
43580.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:All peacocks are swans.All parrots are swans.Conclusion I: Some parrots are peacocks.Conclusion II: Some swans are peacocks.Conclusion III: Some swans are parrots.

A. Only conclusion I and III follows
B. Only conclusion I and II follows
C. All conclusions I, II and III follow
D. Only conclusion II and III follows
Answer» E.
43581.

The equation for a voltage wave is v = 0.02 sin (2πt + 30°) V. Find the frequency.

A. 1 Hz
B. 2π Hz
C. 50 Hz
D. 1 rad/s
Answer» B. 2π Hz
43582.

Which of the following has tied up with Saraswat Co-operative Bank in March 2020 to distribute its products with the bank’s customers?

A. Motilal Oswal Securities
B. ICICI Prudential AMC
C. Sun Life Financial
D. India Infoline
E. HDFC Mutual Fund
Answer» C. Sun Life Financial
43583.

Two bus tickets from city A to B and three tickets from city A to C cost Rs. 77, but three tickets from city A to B and two tickets from city A to C cost Rs. 73. What are the fares for cities B and C from A?

A. Rs. 4, Rs. 23
B. Rs. 13. Rs. 17
C. Rs. 15, Rs. 14
D. Rs. 17, Rs. 13
Answer» C. Rs. 15, Rs. 14
43584.

Which country will host the next Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit in early September 2020?

A. Sri Lanka
B. Bangladesh
C. Nepal
D. Thailand
E. Myanmar
Answer» B. Bangladesh
43585.

Which force helps swimmers float in water?

A. Muscular force
B. Magnetic force
C. Buoyant force
D. Frictional force
Answer» D. Frictional force
43586.

What is the remainder when 72 × 92 is divided by 8?

A. 0
B. 6
C. 1
D. 3
Answer» D. 3
43587.

The phase shift of the second order system with transfer function 1/s2 will be

A. -90°
B. -180°
C. +180°
D. +90°
Answer» C. +180°
43588.

The electric supply authority supplies power to the consumers through a low voltage three-phase four-wire distribution system is called ______.

A. Primary transmission system
B. Primary distribution system
C. Secondary transmission system
D. Secondary distribution system
Answer» E.
43589.

various marks will be _________ at the bottom of every​

A. Found
B. Find
C. Finding
D. To find
Answer» B. Find
43590.

What is the residue of the function \(\frac{{1 - {e^{2z}}}}{{{z^4}}}\) at its pole?

A. \(\frac{4}{3}\)
B. \(\frac{{ - 4}}{3}\)
C. \(\frac{{ - 2}}{3}\)
D. \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{{ - 2}}{3}\)
43591.

Where was the 19th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) meeting held?

A. New Delhi
B. St Petersburg
C. Chennai
D. Moscow
E. Pune
Answer» E. Pune
43592.

Reliance General Insurance has launched a comprehensive health insurance plan "Reliance Health Infinity". The product comes with 90 days pre and ________ days post hospitalization cover.

A. 45
B. 90
C. 135
D. 180
E. 225
Answer» E. 225
43593.

Rishabh starts walking towards west. After walking 70 m he turns to left and walks 35m straight. He turns left again and walks 30 m, again he turns to the left and walks a distanceof 35 m. How far is he from the starting point?

A. 40 m
B. 100 m
C. 70 m
D. 60 m
Answer» B. 100 m
43594.

Uranium (Z = 92, A = 238) emits a particle. The product has A and Z

A. 236, 92
B. 234, 90
C. 238, 90
D. 236, 90
Answer» C. 238, 90
43595.

The government has announced the Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) in the Union Budget 2021-22 on the lines of Jal Jeevan Mission (Rural). It will be implemented over how many years?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6
Answer» E. 6
43596.

The stiffness is the ability of a material to resist:

A. Deformation under stress
B. Fracture due to high impact loads
C. Externally applied forces with breakdown or yielding
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Fracture due to high impact loads
43597.

The dimensions of a floor are 18 × 24 What is the smallest number of identical square tiles that pave the entire floor without the need to break any tile?

A. 6
B. 24
C. 8
D. 12
Answer» E.
43598.

Which of the following is a link to access any item on your computer or on a network such as a program, file folder, etc?

A. Icon
B. Shortcut
C. Link
D. Path
Answer» C. Link
43599.

The chemical nature of hydrogen peroxide is

A. Oxidizing and reducing agent in both acidic and basic medium
B. Oxidizing and reducing agent in acidic medium, but not in basic medium
C. Reducing agent in basic medium but not in acidic medium
D. Oxidizing agent in acidic medium, but not in basic medium
Answer» B. Oxidizing and reducing agent in acidic medium, but not in basic medium
43600.

The evil effect of destroying Nature instead of using it is seen in _________

A. The fall in production of our factories
B. The fall in our standard of living
C. The unfavourable changes in climate
D. Frequent occurrence of epidemics
Answer» D. Frequent occurrence of epidemics