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45001.

The South Eastern Railway has launched a project to boost the security of women passengers in trains during their entire journey. What is the name of the project?

A. Rail Sathi
B. Humsafar
C. Madad
D. My Saheli
E. Mangal Yatra
Answer» E. Mangal Yatra
45002.

Which of the following resulted from Bretton Woods Conference?

A. United Nations
B. League of Nations
C. Institutions meant for checking nuclear proliferation
D. World Bank and IMF
Answer» E.
45003.

The sum of the two digits of a number is 10. If the number is subtracted from the number obtained by reversing its digits, the result is 54. Find the number?

A. 34
B. 28
C. 12
D. 17
Answer» C. 12
45004.

Steppe (temperate continental) climate is not experienced in which one of the following places?

A. Pretoria
B. Saskatchewan
C. Perth
D. Buenos Aires
Answer» B. Saskatchewan
45005.

The ________ Municipal Corporation and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have joined hands to set up the country’s first e-waste clinic.

A. Patna
B. Surat
C. Bhopal
D. Rohtak
E. Shimla
Answer» D. Rohtak
45006.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?I. (7)450 > (9)300II. (2)900 > (7)450

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» B. Only II
45007.

Select the option that will replace the question mark according to the same logic set in the first pair.W : L :: T : ??

A. J
B. Z
C. A
D. I
Answer» E.
45008.

Tachometers are used to measure __________.

A. displacement
B. strain
C. vibration
D. angular velocity
Answer» E.
45009.

The marked price of a chair is 40% more than its cost price. If the chair is sold for Rs. 520 after a discount of Rs. 40, then what will be the profit percentage?

A. 33
B. 40
C. 25
D. 30
Answer» E.
45010.

Which is the new state bird of Andhra Pradesh declared by the State Government in June 2018?

A. Great Hornbill
B. Sarus Crane
C. Black Crested Bulbul
D. Rose-ringed Parrot
Answer» E.
45011.

The price of a house is decreased from Rs 15,00,000 to Rs 12,00,000. Find the % of decrease.

A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 30%
Answer» C. 25%
45012.

The year 2020 marks the nth year of the famous Oersted’s Experiment, where n is equal to:

A. 150
B. 125
C. 100
D. 200
Answer» E.
45013.

The standard clearance in diameter and width of slots for 20 mm nominal size of fastener is

A. 1 mm
B. 2 mm
C. 3 mm
D. 4 mm
Answer» C. 3 mm
45014.

The United Nation Ad Hoc Interagency Coordinating Group (IACG) warned that drug-resistant diseases could cause 10 million deaths each year by ________.

A. 2020
B. 2030
C. 2040
D. 2050
E. 2060
Answer» E. 2060
45015.

The Barabar Caves, the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, mostly belong to which of the following periods?

A. Chola Dynasty
B. Gupta Empire
C. Maurya Empire
D. Chera Dynasty
Answer» D. Chera Dynasty
45016.

Read the following passage and answer the item that follows. Your answers to this item should be based on the passage only.In a democratic State, where a high degree of political maturity of the people obtains, the conflict between the will of the sovereign law making body and the organized will of the people seldom occurs.What does the above passage imply?

A. In a democracy, force is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
B. In a mature democracy, force to a great extent is the main phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
C. In a mature democracy, use of force is irrelevant in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
D. In a mature democracy, force is narrowed down to a marginal phenomenon in the actual exercise of sovereignty.
Answer» E.
45017.

The point of contraflexure lies where:

A. bending moment is zero
B. shear force is zero
C. shear force changes sign
D. bending moment is maximum
Answer» B. shear force is zero
45018.

The Bajaj Allianz Pet Dog Insurance Policy provides comprehensive coverage to domesticated pet dogs of indigenous origin, pedigree, non-pedigree, cross-bred and also exotic breeds over the lifetime of the dogs from age 3 months to how many years?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
E. 12
Answer» E. 12
45019.

Which of the following statements is not true? Handwriting is used by graphologists to

A. verify genuineness of signatures
B. help couples to determine their suitability to each other
C. predict about a person's future criminal tendency
D. nail criminals
Answer» D. nail criminals
45020.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Incorrigible

A. Legible
B. Irreparable
C. Legal
D. Reformable
Answer» E.
45021.

Vincent’s mother gave him a packet of chocolates on his birthday and asked him to put them equally in small pouches for his classmates. First he put 3 in each bag but 1 chocolate remained. So he put 4 but once again one chocolate remained. Then he tried 5 and 6 in each pouch. But the result was same that 1 chocolate was left. His mother advised him to put 7 in each pouch. Surprisingly, this time, none was left over. Find the number of chocolates.

A. 301
B. 145
C. 499
D. 307
Answer» B. 145
45022.

What is the value of \(1 + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{{16}} + \frac{1}{{64}} + \frac{1}{{256}} + \ldots ?\)

A. 2
B. \(\frac{7}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
D. \(\frac{4}{3}\)
Answer» E.
45023.

Under 'Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana' launched by Gujarat, those children who have lost both their parents due to Covid, will get how many rupees per month till they turn 18?

A. 2,500
B. 3,000
C. 3,500
D. 4,000
E. 4,500
Answer» E. 4,500
45024.

Select the terms that will replace? in the following seriesK, M, O, ?, S, U, ?, Y

A. Q, X
B. Q, W
C. R, W
D. P, W
Answer» C. R, W
45025.

The state forest dept and the civic body signed an MoU for the handing over of around 100 acres of land at Aarey Colony in Goregaon to extend the ________.

A. Kamala Nehru Park
B. Veermata Jijabai Bhosle Udyan
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
D. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
E. Vihar Lake
Answer» C. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
45026.

Which of the following arrangements is an effective suppliment for providing Teacher Education through distance mode ?

A. EDUSAT
B. Smart Classrooms
C. Virtual Universities
D. MOOC
Answer» E.
45027.

Which of the following Robots has application for mobile platform handling in cockpit flight simulators?

A. SCARA Robot
B. Articulated Robot
C. Parallel Robot
D. Cylindrical Robot
Answer» D. Cylindrical Robot
45028.

The company of what kind of people is relaxing?

A. Emotional people
B. Considerate people
C. Emotionally intelligent people
D. Emotionally calm people
Answer» D. Emotionally calm people
45029.

Which of the following glands is responsible for the production of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?

A. Hypothalamus
B. Anterior pituitary gland
C. Posterior pituitary gland
D. Middle lobe of pituitary gland
Answer» C. Posterior pituitary gland
45030.

The acid that can be used as a hypnotic is?

A. Tartaric acid
B. Barbituric acid
C. Butanoic acid
D. Benzoic acid
Answer» C. Butanoic acid
45031.

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following sequence of numbers. 189763456342, 89763456342, 8976345634, 976345634, 97634563, ?

A. 1897358
B. 8763456
C. 7634563
D. 9876345
Answer» D. 9876345
45032.

What is the maximum permissible settlement for isolated foundation or sand as per I.S. code?

A. 40 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 60 mm
Answer» B. 10 mm
45033.

There is a family of five members: K, L, M, N and O. Among them, there is one married couple. O is unmarried and is the brother of K. N is the sister of O. M is the only married female and the mother of N. L and O are the only males in the group.Who is the father of K?

A. L
B. K
C. M
D. O
Answer» B. K
45034.

The required line compensating inductance between the line to neutral is 800 Ω to get a receiving end voltage of 400 kV. The reactance generates:

A. 800 MVar
B. 700 MVar
C. 200 MVar
D. 66.66 MVar
Answer» D. 66.66 MVar
45035.

Two identical ball bearings P and Q are operating at loads 30 kN and 45 kN respectively. The ratio of the life of bearing P to the life of bearing Q is

A. 81/16
B. 27/8
C. 9/4
D. 3/2
Answer» C. 9/4
45036.

Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Parallax method?

A. This method can be used to measure all kinds of distances – large, small, medium and micro.
B. To measure the distance of a far away planet by this method, we observe it from two different positions (observatories).
C. Parallactic angle will always be very small while calculating very far off objects.
D. The distance between the two points of observation is called the basis.
Answer» B. To measure the distance of a far away planet by this method, we observe it from two different positions (observatories).
45037.

The thickness of laminar boundary layer at a distance ‘x’ from the leading edge over a flat plate varies as :

A. x
B. \({x^{\frac{1}{2}}}\)
C. \({x^{\frac{1}{5}}}\)
D. \({x^{\frac{4}{5}}}\)
Answer» C. \({x^{\frac{1}{5}}}\)
45038.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.A blessing in disguise

A. A hidden misfortune
B. An apparent fortune
C. An apparent blessing
D. A hidden favour
Answer» E.
45039.

Where was the 5th meeting of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) of the 15th Finance Commission held in December 2019?

A. Pune
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Hyderabad
E. Raipur
Answer» C. Mumbai
45040.

Select the related word from the given alternatives.Car : Steering wheel :: Motorcycle : ?

A. Tyre
B. Headlight
C. Engine
D. Handle bar
Answer» E.
45041.

The reactors are used in transmission line to

A. increase the maximum power transfer capability
B. minimise the transmission losses
C. minimise the fault current
D. improve the corona performance
Answer» D. improve the corona performance
45042.

What is the theme of the 11th BRICS Summit be held?

A. Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the 4th Industrial Revolution
B. Economic Growth for an Innovative Future
C. Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future
D. Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions
E. Partnership - a driving force of global development
Answer» C. Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future
45043.

Recently, Elizabeth Kerkar passed away. She was related to which of the following?

A. Golf
B. Painting
C. Dancing
D. Interior designing
E. Fighter Pilot
Answer» E. Fighter Pilot
45044.

What is the maximum strength of elected members of Rajya Sabha?

A. 246
B. 224
C. 213
D. 238
Answer» E.
45045.

Two poles of the height 12 m and 17 m stand vertically upright on a plane ground. lf the distance between their feet is 12 m, find the distance between their tops.

A. 11 m
B. 12 m
C. 13 m
D. 14 m
Answer» D. 14 m
45046.

What is the theme of the International Day of Cooperatives 2020?

A. COOPS 4 DECENT WORK
B. Cooperatives For Climate Action
C. Sustainable societies through cooperation
D. Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world
E. Co-operatives: The power to act for a sustainable future
Answer» C. Sustainable societies through cooperation
45047.

Which of the following is a good assessment strategy to avoid cultural bias?

A. Assess students using a variety of methods
B. Use a single, good standardized test
C. Assume that ethnic differences are due to heredity
D. Avoid using portfolio for assessment purposes
Answer» B. Use a single, good standardized test
45048.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The pleasant ______ of the rain as it fell on the dust made me feel nostalgic.

A. incense
B. balm
C. aroma
D. perfume
Answer» D. perfume
45049.

The octal equivalent of (177)10 is:

A. (231)8
B. (251)8
C. (261)8
D. (162)8
Answer» D. (162)8
45050.

Which of the following parts of India receives rainfall from retreating monsoon?

A. North East India
B. Tamil Nadu Coast
C. Mahanadi Delta
D. Malabar Coast
Answer» C. Mahanadi Delta