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4551.

What is the tone adopted by the author in this passage?

A. Expository
B. Factual
C. Critical
D. Satirical
Answer» B. Factual
4552.

Which of the following formulas is correct?

A. Molarity = Moles of solute / Volume of solution in millilitres
B. Molarity = Moles of solute / Volume of solution in litre
C. Molarity = Mass of solute in grams / Volume of solution in litres
D. Molarity = Mass of solute in grams / Volume of solution in millilitres
Answer» C. Molarity = Mass of solute in grams / Volume of solution in litres
4553.

Where is the Central Food Technological Research Institute located?

A. Bangalore
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. Mysore
Answer» E.
4554.

What will be the value of the expression if the signs '÷' and '×' are interchanged?45 ÷ 0.4 - 21 × 3 + 1

A. -5
B. 12
C. 7
D. 11
Answer» C. 7
4555.

There is variable tariff rate for electricity consumption in village D. Upto 500 units per month, the rate is Rs. 5 per units and beyond that rate is Rs. 6 per unit. Find the amount of bill generated from each house in village D. (1 Month = 4 weeks)

A. Rs. 3140
B. Rs. 3340
C. Rs. 3650
D. Rs. 3440
E. Rs. 3320
Answer» C. Rs. 3650
4556.

The postman delivered to the author

A. his rejected manuscript.
B. his rejected manuscript alongwith a rejection slip.
C. a letter commissioning him to write a new novel.
D. a letter inviting him to interview the Maharishi.
Answer» B. his rejected manuscript alongwith a rejection slip.
4557.

The Odisha government has decided to set up "Bulk Drug Park" in the state. The cost of infrastructure development in the park was estimated at around how many rupees (in crores)?

A. 800
B. 1000
C. 1200
D. 1500
E. 1700
Answer» E. 1700
4558.

The field density of a soil can be determined by:

A. Core cutter method
B. Proctor compaction test
C. Modified compaction test
D. Both 2 and 3
Answer» B. Proctor compaction test
4559.

Which of the following IAF Personnel has been posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra, the country’s highest peace time gallantry medal?

A. Rajinder Kumar
B. Jyoti Prakash Nirala
C. Harshvardhan Negi
D. Anant Thakur
Answer» C. Harshvardhan Negi
4560.

Which of the following is not considered as a planet of the solar system but called as a dwarf planet since the year 2006 ?

A. Mercury
B. Uranus
C. Neptune
D. Pluto
Answer» E.
4561.

The fourth edition of BIMSTEC summit 2017 was held in which country?

A. India
B. Nepal
C. Sri Lanka
D. China
Answer» C. Sri Lanka
4562.

The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particles have become frequent news in the recent past. What is/are the importance/importances of discovering this particle?1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass.2. It will enable us in the near future to develop the technology of transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear fission.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
4563.

Which among the below choices can cause a Tsunami (also known as harbour wave)

A. Under sea earthquakes
B. Typhoon
C. Volcanic eruptions on land
D. Drought
Answer» B. Typhoon
4564.

The voltage and current in an element are given as v(t) = 12 e-8t V and i(t) = 5e-8t A for t ≥ 0. Find the power.

A. 10 e-16t W
B. 60 e-16t W
C. 12/5 e-16t W
D. 60 e-8t W
Answer» C. 12/5 e-16t W
4565.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade.2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country.3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» C. 3 only
4566.

The font size of 36 points in MS-Word 2007 is equal to how many inches?

A. 0.25
B. 1
C. 0.125
D. 0.5
Answer» E.
4567.

Where is a 3-day National Yoga Olympiad of school children, organised by the National Council of Educational Research and Training being held in June 2019?

A. Chennai
B. Varanasi
C. New Delhi
D. Lucknow
E. Nagpur
Answer» D. Lucknow
4568.

What is the least number which when divided by 12, 15 and 24 leaves remainder 5 in each case?

A. 115
B. 120
C. 125
D. 130
Answer» D. 130
4569.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Vice-President of India?

A. The Vice-President is elected for a term of six years
B. The Vice-President is elected for a term of five years
C. The Vice-President is elected for a term of four years
D. The Vice-President is elected for a term of seven years
Answer» C. The Vice-President is elected for a term of four years
4570.

Which of the following has partnered with the University of Wisconsin Madison and US-based company FluGen to develop a vaccine, Coro-Flu, against COVID-19?

A. Bharat Biotech
B. Amrita Therapeutics Limited
C. Panacea Biotec Ltd.
D. Mitra Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
E. Serum Institute of India Ltd.
Answer» B. Amrita Therapeutics Limited
4571.

Which of the following statements is / are TRUE for undirected graphs?P: Number of odd degree vertices is even.Q: Sum of degrees of all vertices is even.

A. P only
B. Q only
C. Both P and Q
D. Neither P nor Q
Answer» D. Neither P nor Q
4572.

Which of the following are not chemical changes?1. Tempering of iron2. Conversion of the iron piece into an electro-magnet by passing the current around the iron3. Melting of iron4. Rusting of ironSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4
4573.

Statement (I): To use a sensor, we generally need to add signal conditioning circuitry, such as circuits which amplify and convert from analog to digital, to get the sensor signal in the right form, take account of any non-linearities, and calibrate it.Statement (II): A smart sensor is integrated with the required buffering and conditioning circuitry in a single element and provides functions beyond that of just a sensor.

A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
Answer» C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
4574.

Which of the following magnetic materials has the highest reluctance?

A. Ferromagnetic
B. Paramagnetic
C. Diamagnetic
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
4575.

Which of the following is a Piagetian construct in the context of cognitive development of children ?

A. Schemas
B. Observational learning
C. Conditioning
D. Reinforcement
Answer» B. Observational learning
4576.

Regarding the state bills reserved for President's consideration, examine the following statements:(a) President may declare his assent to the bill.(b) President may return the bill to the state legislature for its consideration.(c) State legislature shall reconsider it accordingly within a period of six months.(d) If the legislature again passed it with or without amendment, President shall approve it.Choose the correct answer:

A. (a), (b) and (c) only
B. (a), (b) and (d)
C. (b), (c) and (d) only
D. (a) and (c) only
Answer» B. (a), (b) and (d)
4577.

Select the most appropriate meaning for the phrase: Give one a long rope

A. to let someone commit mistakes
B. To pull someone with rope
C. to support a person
D. to make issues of small matters
Answer» B. To pull someone with rope
4578.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.INSIDIOUS

A. treacherous
B. sincere
C. stealthy
D. astute
Answer» C. stealthy
4579.

The length and breadth of a photo frame is 8 cm × 6 cm. If both the dimensions are increased in the same proportion, what will be the difference in the length and breadth of the frame, when the perimeter of the frame becomes 112 cm?

A. 5 cm
B. 7 cm
C. 6 cm
D. 8 cm
Answer» E.
4580.

The simple interest on a certain sum in \(5\frac{1}{2}\) years at 6% p.a. is ₹ 2541. what will be the amount of the same sum in \(5\frac{2}{3}\) years at \(​​8\frac{1}{7}\) % p.a.?

A. ₹ 13125
B. ₹ 11235
C. ₹ 12153
D. ₹ 11253
Answer» E.
4581.

The wavelengths of which electromagnetic waves is between those of ultraviolet light and gamma rays?

A. Radio waves
B. X-Rays
C. Microwaves
D. Infra-red light
Answer» C. Microwaves
4582.

The charge when C = 0.001 μF and V = 1 kV is

A. 0.001 C
B. 1 μC
C. 1 C
D. None of these
Answer» C. 1 C
4583.

What is the mode value of the given scores?8, 8, 4, 3, 4, 8, 5, 5

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 8
Answer» E.
4584.

The median of 5, 8, 25, 22, 34, 18 is

A. 20
B. 22
C. 15
D. 34
Answer» B. 22
4585.

The arithmetic mean of 75 numbers is calculated to be 35. If each number is increased by 6, then the mean of the new number will be:

A. 41
B. 6
C. 55
D. 81
Answer» B. 6
4586.

The 'going concern concept' is the underlying basis for

A. Disclosing the market value of securities
B. Consolidating the accounts of subsidiary companies with those of parent company
C. Depreciating fixed assets over their useful lives
D. Disclosing the sales and other operating information in the income statement
Answer» B. Consolidating the accounts of subsidiary companies with those of parent company
4587.

Ramu can row 9 km/hr in still water. It takes him twice the time to row up as to row down. Find the rate of flow of the stream.

A. 16 km/hr
B. 8 km/hr
C. 3 km/hr
D. 9 km/hr
Answer» D. 9 km/hr
4588.

The abrasives used in superfinishing is a:

A. Coated abrasive
B. Bonded abrasive
C. Both (1) and (2)
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both (1) and (2)
4589.

There was 25% off on shirt. A lady bought that shirt and got an additional 20% discount for paying in cash and further 10% discount for being a loyal customer. She paid Rs. 324. What was the price tag (in Rs.) on the shirt?

A. 750
B. 725
C. 600
D. 650
Answer» D. 650
4590.

What is \(\sqrt {\frac{{1 + {{\rm{\omega }}^2}}}{{1 + {\rm{\omega }}}}} \) equal to, where ω is the cube root of unity?

A. 1
B. ω
C. ω2
D. iω, where \({\rm{i}} = \sqrt { - 1} \)
Answer» C. ω2
4591.

The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a class is 9 ∶ 7. The average weight of all the boys and girls is 54.25 kg. If the average weight of the girls is 52 kg, then what is the average weight (in kg) of the boys?

A. 56.5
B. 57.5
C. 57
D. 56
Answer» E.
4592.

Sakewa is a religious festival celebrated by the Kirat Khambu Rai community of ______.

A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Sikkim
C. Nagaland
D. Meghalaya
Answer» C. Nagaland
4593.

Recently, the RBI has given approval to the Kerala government to amalgamate ________ DCBs with the Kerala State Cooperative Bank to form Kerala Bank.

A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
E. 17
Answer» E. 17
4594.

The author feels that when we meet people, some meetings can be-

A. Happy
B. Enriching
C. Troublesome
D. Sad
Answer» C. Troublesome
4595.

Which of the following is not an output device?A. PlotterB. SpeakerC. PrinterD. Scanner

A. C
B. A
C. B
D. D
Answer» E.
4596.

The mean free path of gas molecules is proportional to nth power of diameter of molecules. Here n is

A. \(\dfrac{1}{2}\)
B. \(-\dfrac{1}{2}\)
C. 2
D. -2
Answer» E.
4597.

What is the next term in the following series?3, 2, 13, 12, 23, 22, _______.

A. 33
B. 32
C. 21
D. 29
Answer» B. 32
4598.

What is the output of following program?abstract class Sum{ public abstract int sumOfTwo(int n1, int n2); public abstract int sumOfThree(int n1, int n2, int n3); public void disp( ){ System.out.println("Method of class Sum"); }}class DemoAbstract1 extends Sum{ public int sumOfTwo(int num1, int num2) { return num1+num2; } public int sumOfThree(int num1, int num2, int num3) { return num1+num2+num3; } public static void main(String args[ ]){ Sum obj = new DemoAbstract1( ); System.out.println(obj.sumOfTwo(3, 7)); System.out.println(obj.sumOfThree(4, 3, 19)); obj.disp( ); }}

A. 1026Method of class Sum
B. 2610Method of class Sum
C. Method of class Sum2610
D. Error
Answer» B. 2610Method of class Sum
4599.

Vents, which are placed in moulds are used:

A. To carry off gases produced when molten metal comes into contact with sand
B. To pour molten metal into mould
C. To hold pattern
D. To provide strength to mould
Answer» B. To pour molten metal into mould
4600.

The type of fire extinguisher to put out an electrical fire is

A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Answer» E.