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43951.

Which of the following dam is not constructed on Chambal River?

A. Indira Sagar Dam
B. Gandhi Sagar Dam
C. Jawahar Sagar Dam
D. Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
Answer» B. Gandhi Sagar Dam
43952.

To use the Galvanometer as Voltmeter we must connect _______.

A. A high resistance in parallel with galvanometer
B. A low resistance in parallel with galvanometer
C. A high resistance in series with galvanometer.
D. A low resistance in series with galvanometer.
Answer» D. A low resistance in series with galvanometer.
43953.

Select the correct Antonym of the given word.salient

A. repetitive
B. sensible
C. fascinating
D. inconspicuous
Answer» E.
43954.

The angles of a quadrilateral are in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7 : 9. What is the difference between the least and the greatest angles of the quadrilateral?

A. 50°
B. 60°
C. 72°
D. 90°
Answer» E.
43955.

The longitudinal movement of a rail is known as:

A. Wear of rail
B. Hogging rail
C. Crushed rail
D. Creep of rail
Answer» E.
43956.

The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks to amend the Insurance Act of which year?

A. 1934
B. 1936
C. 1938
D. 1940
E. 1942
Answer» D. 1940
43957.

Where will the G-20 Summit 2019 be held?

A. Argentina
B. Australia
C. Brazil
D. Japan
E. Germany
Answer» E. Germany
43958.

The primary function of a clamper circuit is

A. Suppress variations in signal voltage
B. Raise the positive cycle of the signal
C. Lower the negative cycle of the signal
D. Introduce a DC level to an ac signal
Answer» E.
43959.

The noise level of the spectrum analyzer can be related to Noise Figure (NF) and IF Bandwidth by which of the following formula

A. -114 dBm + 20 log (BW/1MHz) + NF
B. -114 dBm + 10 log (BW/1MHz) + NF
C. -14 dBm + 10 log (BW/1GHz) + NF
D. -14 dBm + 20 log (BW/1GHz) + NF
Answer» B. -114 dBm + 10 log (BW/1MHz) + NF
43960.

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.JEALOUSY : LAYSEJUO :: FUSEWIRE : _____

A. ESERUFIW
B. EEFIRSUW
C. REWISEFU
D. ESUFERIW
Answer» B. EEFIRSUW
43961.

The graph shows how the magnification m produced by a thin lens varies with image distance v. What is the focal length of the lens used?

A. \(\frac{{{{\rm{b}}^2}}}{{{\rm{ac}}}}\)
B. \(\frac{{{{\rm{b}}^2}{\rm{c}}}}{{\rm{a}}}\)
C. \(\frac{{\rm{a}}}{{\rm{c}}}\)
D. \(\frac{{\rm{b}}}{{\rm{c}}}\)
Answer» E.
43962.

What is the theme of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021?

A. Investment in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth
B. Beyond the Borders: Equality in Science for Society
C. Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19
D. Gender Equality and Parity in Science for Peace and Development
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Gender Equality and Parity in Science for Peace and Development
43963.

What is the number of girls who take part in handball, if the ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 10 respectively ?

A. 48
B. 80
C. 78
D. 160
Answer» E.
43964.

Which of the following languages has been used by Surdas in his writings?

A. Awadhi
B. Khariboli
C. Braj
D. Bundeli
Answer» D. Bundeli
43965.

Which of the following Characteristics is not usually associated with batch production?

A. products made to customer order
B. low volume
C. stable, predictable demand
D. general purpose equipment
Answer» B. low volume
43966.

The SI unit of potential difference is ______.

A. Watt
B. Volt
C. Coulomb
D. Jule
Answer» C. Coulomb
43967.

The statements below are followed by four conclusions labeled I, II, III and IV. 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:Some Linear Equations are Quadratic Equations.All Quadratic Equations are Algebraic Equations.Conclusions:I. All Linear Equations are Algebraic Equations.II. Some Algebraic Equations are Linear Equations.III. Some Algebraic Equations are Quadratic Equations.IV. All Quadratic Equations are Linear Equations.

A. Only I and II follows.
B. Only II follows.
C. Only I follows.
D. Only II and III follow.
Answer» E.
43968.

Select the option which means the same as the given word/group of words.Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth

A. Altruistic
B. Avaricious
C. Benevolent
D. Bounteous
Answer» C. Benevolent
43969.

The 'Slash-and-burn' agricultural method of farming is also known as _____ in Madhya Pradesh.

A. Roca
B. Penda
C. Dahiya
D. Kuruwa
Answer» D. Kuruwa
43970.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.CONSTRAINT

A. Control
B. Concern
C. Hazard
D. Burden
Answer» B. Concern
43971.

The height of two cylinders are equal and their radius are in the ratio of 1 : 2 respectively. What is the respective ratio of the volume of the two cylinders?

A. 1 : 4
B. 1 : 2
C. 1 : 8
D. 1 : 6
Answer» B. 1 : 2
43972.

Two shafts A and B are made of the same material. The diameter of shaft B is twice that of shaft A. The ratio of power which can be transmitted by shaft A to that of shaft B.

A. \(\frac{1}{2} \)
B. \(\frac{1}{4} \)
C. \(\frac{1}{8} \)
D. \(\frac{1}{16} \)
Answer» D. \(\frac{1}{16} \)
43973.

Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below.Eight friends—A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table and are facing thecentre, but not necessarily in the same order. C sits third to the left of E. Only two people sitbetween A and G. Neither A nor G is an immediate neighbour of C. H sits second to the right ofF. F is not an immediate neighbour of C. A sits third to the left of C. D and B are not immediateneighbours. D sits third to the left of F.Which of the following persons sits to the immediate left of B?

A. A
B. C
C. H
D. D
Answer» D. D
43974.

What is the process of creating a better adapted environment for organisms to live and grow more?A. Natural SelectionB. MutationC. RecombinationD. Non-Random Mating

A. D
B. C
C. A
D. B
Answer» C. A
43975.

The MoU signed between WE HUB and JKEDI will have a pre-incubation program for aspiring entrepreneurs from Telangana and Jammu and Kashmir catering how many from each state?

A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
E. 40
Answer» D. 35
43976.

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) is located near

A. Hyderabad
B. Pune
C. Bhopal
D. Chandigarh
Answer» B. Pune
43977.

To reduce the distortion, which one of the following can be used?

A. Multiplexer
B. Sampler
C. Companders
D. Equalizer
Answer» E.
43978.

Satyam and Shivam can do a work in 10 days and 15 days respectively. Both start the work together, after 4 days Satyam left the work. Shivam has to complete the remaining work. In how many days, does the total work get completed?

A. 10
B. 6
C. 12
D. 9
Answer» E.
43979.

What is results of decline in the participation of women in labor?

A. They are included from the labor force but they are denied access to employment
B. They are included from the labor force
C. They are excluded from the labor force, If included in labor, they are denied access to employment
D. If included in labor, they are denied access to wages
Answer» D. If included in labor, they are denied access to wages
43980.

Repairing of a machine consists of 5 steps that must be performed sequentially. Time taken to perform each of the 5 steps is found to have an exponential distribution with of mean of 5 minutes and is independent of other steps. If these machines break down in Poisson fashion at an average rate of 2/hour and if there is only one repairman, the average idle time for each machine that has broken down will be

A. 120 minutes
B. 110 minutes
C. 100 minutes
D. 90 minutes
Answer» B. 110 minutes
43981.

Where will Indian Army hold Him Vijay exercise in 2019?

A. Sikkim
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Nagaland
E. Mizoram
Answer» C. Assam
43982.

Which language did Gautam Buddha use for his discourse?

A. Bhojpuri
B. Magadhi
C. Pali
D. Sanskrit
Answer» D. Sanskrit
43983.

Water with specific heat (cp = 4 kJ/kgK) is fed to a boiler at 30°C, the enthalpy of vaporization at atmospheric pressure in the boiler is 2400 kJ/kg, the steam coming from the boiler is 0.9 dry. The net heat supplied (in kJ/kg) in the boiler is

A. 2160
B. 2400
C. 2440
D. 2280
Answer» D. 2280
43984.

The maximum demand of a consumer is 20 A at 220 V. calculate the equivalent maximum power demand.

A. 4.4 W
B. 440 W
C. 4.4 kW
D. 220 W
Answer» D. 220 W
43985.

Which among the following is also Known by the name of Yarlung Tsangpo?

A. Ganges
B. Brahmaputra
C. Mahanadi
D. Sutlej
Answer» C. Mahanadi
43986.

The allowable shear stress is stiffened webs of mild steel beams decreases with

A. Decrease in spacing of the stiffeners
B. Increase in spacing of the stiffeners
C. Decreases in the effective depth
D. Increase in the effective depth
Answer» C. Decreases in the effective depth
43987.

Select the option in which the number pair shares the same relationship as that shared by the following number pair.344 : 513

A. 126 : 217
B. 1331 : 2744
C. 999 : 1330
D. 1332 : 1001
Answer» B. 1331 : 2744
43988.

The stress distribution in a curved beam, when subjected to a pure-bending couple, is

A. linear
B. non-linear and hyperbolic
C. non-linear and parabolic
D. none of the above
Answer» C. non-linear and parabolic
43989.

Usually, boiler rating is defined in terms of _________.

A. Calorific value of the fuel used for combustion
B. Steam output in kg/hr
C. Heat transfer area in m2
D. Rate of heat transfer in KJ/hr
Answer» C. Heat transfer area in m2
43990.

The westerly disturbances causing winter rains in northern India originate in

A. the Himalayas
B. the Arabian Sea
C. the Indian Ocean
D. the Mediterranean Region
Answer» E.
43991.

The average production of all type of cars in 2014 is approximately what percent less than the production of type B cars in 2013 and type D cars in 2010 taken together?

A. 44.4%
B. 43.2%
C. 41.8%
D. 44.9%
Answer» D. 44.9%
43992.

Which of the following is the first step in the scientific method of problem solving?

A. Formation of Hypothesis
B. Problem of Awareness
C. Collection of Relevant Information
D. Verification of Hypothesis
Answer» C. Collection of Relevant Information
43993.

The double bar graph shows the number of bags sold by two stores A and B during four months. In the month of _______ the sales was equal in both stores

A. May
B. July
C. August
D. June
Answer» D. June
43994.

Three soil specimens (Soil 1, Soil 2 and Soil 3), each 150 mm long and 100 mm diameter, are placed in series in a constant head flow set-up as shown in the figure. Suitable screens are provided at the boundaries of the specimens to keep them intact. The values of coefficient of permeability of Soil 1, Soil 2 and Soil 3 are 0.01, 0.003 and 0.03 cm/s,respectively.The value of h in the set-up is ___

A. 0 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 255 mm
D. 560 mm
Answer» C. 255 mm
43995.

Which of the following has developed a new navigation system designed for use underwater that could do for underwater wayfinding what GPS has done for travel on and above the surface?

A. Harvard University
B. Yale university
C. Princeton University
D. MIT
E. Columbia University
Answer» E. Columbia University
43996.

The equivalent capacitance between A and B is,

A. 50 pF
B. \(\frac{{100}}{3}\;pF\)
C. 150 pF
D. 300 pF
Answer» C. 150 pF
43997.

Read the following statement and answer the following question.A + B is A is husband of B.A × B is A is wife of B. A * B is A is the son of B.A / B is A is daughter B. In the equation X / Y + Z / W, How is Y related to W?

A. Son-in-law
B. Uncle
C. Father-in-law
D. Son
Answer» B. Uncle
43998.

What is the ratio of chocolate flavor cookies sold by company C to the total cookies sold by D?

A. 2 : 1
B. 3 : 2
C. 2 : 3
D. 1 : 2
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
43999.

The lengths of trains A and B are in the ratio of 2 : 3. They pass a static pole in 4 seconds and 5 seconds, respectively. In what time (in seconds) will they cross each other when they move in the same direction?

A. 45
B. 48
C. 50
D. 40
Answer» D. 40
44000.

Which is the biggest refinery in India?

A. Jam Nagar
B. Paradweepp
C. Digboi
D. Tatipaka
Answer» B. Paradweepp