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45401.

The Reserve Bank of India observed ________ Week across the country from 3rd to 7th June 2019.

A. Girl Child
B. Environment
C. Global Wealth
D. Financial Literacy
E. Globalisation
Answer» E. Globalisation
45402.

Simplify: tan (60° - θ) - cot (30° + θ)

A. \(\sqrt 3 + \frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
B. \(\frac{{2 + \sqrt 3 }}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
C. 0
D. 2√3
Answer» D. 2√3
45403.

The First Indian Equestrian who is officially qualified to represent India for the Tokyo Olympics:

A. Jitendra Virwani
B. Fouaad Mirza
C. Imtiaz Anees
D. I. J. Lamba
Answer» C. Imtiaz Anees
45404.

Which of the following is correct about profit after tax for year Y2, Y6 and Y8?

A. Y8 > Y6 = Y2
B. Y6 > Y2 > Y8
C. Y8 > Y6 > Y2
D. Y6 = Y8 > Y2
Answer» D. Y6 = Y8 > Y2
45405.

The ratio of brake power to indicated power of an I.C. engine is called

A. Mechanical efficiency
B. Thermal efficiency
C. Volumetric efficiency
D. Relative efficiency
Answer» B. Thermal efficiency
45406.

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to rectify the equation?10 × 4 + 5 - 30 ÷ 6 = 31

A. × and -
B. ÷ and -
C. + and ÷
D. - and +
Answer» B. ÷ and -
45407.

Three-fifths of my current age is the same as five-sixths of that of one of my cousins’. My age ten years ago will be his age four years hence. My current age is ______ years.

A. 55
B. 45
C. 60
D. 50
Answer» E.
45408.

What is the respective ratio between the total expenditure of company P, Q and S together to the total expenditure?

A. 31 : 60
B. 50 : 31
C. 60 : 31
D. 31 : 50
Answer» E.
45409.

What is the solution of the differential equation\(\frac{{dx}}{{dy}} + \frac{x}{y} - {y^2} = 0\) ?Where c is an arbitrary constant.

A. xy = x4 + c
B. xy = y4 + c
C. 4xy = y4 + c
D. 3xy = y3 + c
Answer» D. 3xy = y3 + c
45410.

The value of \((\dfrac{1}{4}\ of\ 1\dfrac{1}{2}) \div (3\dfrac{1}{2} - 1\dfrac{1}{4})\ of\ 1\dfrac{1}{2} - 1\dfrac{1}{2} \div 2\dfrac{1}{4} + 1\dfrac{1}{3}\) is∶

A. \(\dfrac{7}{9}\)
B. \(\dfrac{11}{9}\)
C. \(\dfrac{5}{9}\)
D. \(\dfrac{17}{9}\)
Answer» B. \(\dfrac{11}{9}\)
45411.

The relationship between the capital recovery factor and sinking fund factor in a uniform series of payments is given by

A. Capital recovery factor = Sinking fund factor - Interest rate
B. Capital recovery factor = Sinking fund factor - (Interest rate)2
C. Capital recovery factor = Sinking fund factor + (Interest rate)2
D. Capital recovery factor = Sinking fund factor + Interest rate
Answer» E.
45412.

What would be the smaller of the two angles formed by the hour hand and the minute hand at 3:47 p.m.?

A. 168.5°
B. 166.5°
C. 165°
D. 162°
Answer» B. 166.5°
45413.

Recently, the Minister of State for Culture & Tourism launched an integrated NOC online Application Processing System for National Monuments Authority in ________.

A. Ahmedabad
B. Bhopal
C. Agra
D. New Delhi
E. Mumbai
Answer» E. Mumbai
45414.

Two electric presses are connected in parallel. The resistance of the first press is 100 Ω and that of the second is 300 Ω. The total current taken by both the presses is 4 A. The ratio of currents taken by first: second will be equal to ________.

A. 1 : 3
B. 2 : 3
C. 3 : 1.2
D. 3 : 1
Answer» E.
45415.

The largest gland of the human body is_________

A. Pancreas
B. Thyroid
C. Large Intestine
D. Liver
Answer» E.
45416.

The UK government has announced which of the following as the first principal partners for the UN climate conference, COP26, scheduled in November 2021, in Glasgow?

A. SSE
B. Scottish Power
C. NatWest Group
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.
45417.

When is the World Art Day celebrated?

A. 14 April
B. 15 April
C. 16 April
D. 17 April
E. 18 April
Answer» C. 16 April
45418.

Which of the following Indian naval ships reached Mozambique's Beira city loaded with suitable relief material?

A. INS Gharial
B. INS Magar
C. INS Airavat
D. INS Ganga
E. INS Kochi
Answer» C. INS Airavat
45419.

Three resistances of 2 ohms, 3 ohms and 6 ohms are connected in parallel. The total resistance of the combination is:

A. 11 ohms
B. 1 ohm
C. 36 ohms
D. 3 ohm
Answer» C. 36 ohms
45420.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second words is related to the first term.Marble : Stone ∷ Pine : ?

A. Wood
B. Iron
C. Building
D. Plastic
Answer» B. Iron
45421.

The length of diagonal of a square is 9√2 cm. The square is reshaped to form a equilateral triangle in such a way that the perimeter remains same. What is the area (in cm 2) of largest in circle that can be formed in that triangle?

A.
B.
C. 12π
D. 15π
Answer» D. 15π
45422.

Red sea is an example of:

A. Volcanic valley
B. Eroded valley
C. Axial trough
D. U-shaped valley
Answer» D. U-shaped valley
45423.

What is the efficiency of a diesel power station?

A. 53-56%
B. 22-27%
C. 85-90%
D. 35-42%
Answer» E.
45424.

Elon Musk is the founder of-

A. Orbital Sciences Corporation
B. Virgin Galactic
C. Space X
D. Boeing
Answer» D. Boeing
45425.

Ruksana went to the city from her home at a speed of 6 km/h but came back by the same route at a speed of 5 km/h. The two-way journey took her \(16\frac{1}{2}\) hours in total. How far from the city does Ruksana live?

A. 45 km
B. 37.5 km
C. 52.5 km
D. 60 km
Answer» B. 37.5 km
45426.

Tata Steel is supplying up to how many tonnes of medical oxygen from its plants to various state governments and hospitals for the treatment of Covid-19 patients?

A. 200
B. 250
C. 300
D. 350
E. 400
Answer» D. 350
45427.

Which edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been postponed by BCCI till April 15, 2020, as a precautionary measure amid Coronavirus situation?

A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th
E. 14th
Answer» E. 14th
45428.

Which author has been awarded the 28th Vyas Samman(for the year 2018) of the K.K. Birla Foundation?

A. Yogita Yadav
B. Nasira Sharma
C. Leeladhar Jagoori
D. Mamta Kalia
Answer» D. Mamta Kalia
45429.

Select the alphabet/letter that can replace the question mark (?) In the following series.U, R, O, L, I, ?

A. C
B. D
C. E
D. F
Answer» E.
45430.

Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing bacteria?A. SalmonellaB. RhizobiumC. E.coliD. Pseudomonas

A. D
B. A
C. B
D. C
Answer» D. C
45431.

SQL allows duplicate tuples in relations, and correspondingly defines the multiplicity of tuples in the result of joins. Which one of the following queries always gives the same answer as the nestedselect * from R where a in (select S.a from S)

A. select R.* from R, S where R.a = S.a
B. select distinct R.* from R, S where R.a = S.a
C. select R.* from R,(select distinct a from S) as S1 where R.a = S1.a
D. select R.* from R,S where R.a = S.a and is unique R
Answer» D. select R.* from R,S where R.a = S.a and is unique R
45432.

The 16th NAM Summit was held in

A. Sharm - el - Sheikh
B. Tehran
C. Islamabad
D. Singapore
Answer» C. Islamabad
45433.

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. 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:All rivers are mountains.All forests are mountains.Conclusion:I. Some forests are river.II. No forest is a river.

A. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Only conclusion I follows
D. Either conclusion I or II follows
Answer» E.
45434.

Select the related word from the given alternatives.Hirakund : Mahanadi : : Tehri Dam : ?

A. Damodar
B. Bhagirathi
C. Yamuna
D. Son
Answer» C. Yamuna
45435.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correctsentence.Maryam _______ to anyone as she was angry.

A. did not speak
B. not spoke
C. did not spoke
D. did not spoken
Answer» B. not spoke
45436.

Which of the following is an election that is called earlier than expected?

A. Snap election
B. By-election
C. General election
D. Recall election
Answer» B. By-election
45437.

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of numbers.16 : 35

A. 14 : 35
B. 43 : 67
C. 54 : 96
D. 19 : 93
Answer» C. 54 : 96
45438.

When is the World Toilet Day observed?

A. 17 November
B. 18 November
C. 19 November
D. 20 November
E. 21 November
Answer» D. 20 November
45439.

The load carrying capacity of a column designed by working stress method is 500 kN. The ultimate load of the column is

A. 500 kN
B. 662.5 kN
C. 750 kN
D. 1100 kN
Answer» D. 1100 kN
45440.

We have assigned a frequency of 50 Hz to power system because it

A. can be easily obtained
B. gives best result when used for operating both lights and machinery
C. easy calculations
D. none
Answer» B. gives best result when used for operating both lights and machinery
45441.

Trepanning operation is used for

A. Bevelling the edges
B. Finishing the ends of job
C. Cutting grooves
D. Producing large holes
Answer» E.
45442.

The average of all odd numbers between 20 and 30 is

A. 23
B. 24
C. 25
D. 26
Answer» D. 26
45443.

Read the following statements carefully:1.The Corporate Affairs Ministry has notified the thresholds for filing class action -- a provision aimed at providing a redressal mechanism for small and minority investors.2.Under Section 245 of the Companies Act, investors can file a class action suit.3.An application for class action can be filed by a member or members representing 15% of the total members of a company.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All are correct
Answer» C. Only 1 and 3
45444.

Which among the following scheme aims to provide 24 x 7 uninterrupted electricity supply to each rural household across the country by 2022?

A. Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Vidyut Vikas Yojana
C. Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All
D. Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana
Answer» B. Pradhan Mantri Vidyut Vikas Yojana
45445.

To how many media houses will Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar confer the 1st Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman in January 2020?

A. 15
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
E. 35
Answer» E. 35
45446.

The solution of the differential equation \(\left( {x\sin \left( {\frac{y}{x}} \right)} \right)dy - \left( {y\sin \left( {\frac{y}{x}} \right) - x} \right)dx = 0\) is:

A. \(\cos \left( {\frac{y}{x}} \right) - \log x = c\)
B. \(\sin \left( {\frac{y}{x}} \right) = 0\)
C. \(\cos \left( {\frac{y}{x}} \right) = 0\)
D. \(\sin \left( {\frac{y}{x}} \right) - \log x = c\)
Answer» B. \(\sin \left( {\frac{y}{x}} \right) = 0\)
45447.

Surdas was a contemporary of which of the following Mughal ruler?

A. Shahjahan
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Babur
Answer» C. Aurangzeb
45448.

Triangle ABC as shown in the figure has line XY parallel to be BC and the line BY is the bisector of angles XYC, which of the following options is correct.

A. BC = XY
B. BC = YC
C. BC = BY
D. XY = BY
Answer» C. BC = BY
45449.

The radius and slant height of a right circular cone are 5 cm and 13 cm respectively. What is the volume of the cone?

A. 100π cm3
B. 50π cm3
C. 65π cm3
D. 169 cm3
Answer» B. 50π cm3
45450.

Which of the following has inked a licensing pact with Menarini Group for commercializing its nasal spray Ryaltris across 33 countries in Europe?

A. Johnson & Johnson
B. GlaxoSmithKline
C. Merck & Co.
D. Glenmark Specialty
E. Pfizer
Answer» E. Pfizer