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46001.

The medieval traveller Marco Polo was from:

A. Zurich
B. Paris
C. Istanbul
D. Venice
Answer» E.
46002.

Which country is scheduled to host the meeting of Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in November 2020?

A. China
B. Russia
C. India
D. Pakistan
E. Kazakhstan
Answer» D. Pakistan
46003.

Which among the following Expressway will connect Meerut to Prayagraj?

A. Bundelkhand Expressway
B. Yamuna Expressway
C. Purvanchal Expressway
D. Ganga Expressway
Answer» E.
46004.

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?QPQPQRPQP, QPQPRQPQP, QPQRPQPQP, QPRQPQPQP, QRPQPQPQP, __________.

A. RQPQPQPQP
B. QPQPQPRQP
C. QPQPQRPQP
D. QPQPRQPQP
Answer» B. QPQPQPRQP
46005.

Water is flowing through the pipe. The flow-through pipe will be steady when

A. velocity changes with time
B. at any point velocity does not change with time
C. pressure variation does not change along with the flow
D. density changes with time
Answer» C. pressure variation does not change along with the flow
46006.

Usually pure virtual function

A. Has complete function body
B. Will never be called
C. Will be called only to delete an object
D. Is defined only in derived class
Answer» E.
46007.

To create or abolish a State Legislative Council, the State Legislative Assembly must pass a resolution, which must be supported by the following.A) The majority of the HouseB) 2/3 majority of members present and voting in the House.

A. Both A and B
B. Neither A nor B
C. Only A
D. Only B
Answer» B. Neither A nor B
46008.

What is the pressure difference between inside and outside of a droplet of water?

A. \(\frac{{2\sigma }}{d}\)
B. \(\frac{{4\sigma }}{d}\)
C. \(\frac{{8\sigma }}{d}\)
D. \(\frac{{12\sigma }}{d}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{{8\sigma }}{d}\)
46009.

State of Haryana ranks _____ in ease of doing business in North India.

A. No. 1
B. No. 2
C. No. 3
D. No. 4
Answer» B. No. 2
46010.

Which country has become the 1st country to receive Coronavirus vaccines through the Covax vaccine-sharing initiative?

A. Liberia
B. Ghana
C. Gambia
D. Nigeria
E. Senegal
Answer» C. Gambia
46011.

Which of the following related to snowflake schema is true?

A. Each dimension is represented by a single dimensional table
B. Maintenance efforts are less
C. Dimension tables are normalised
D. It is not an extension of star schema
Answer» D. It is not an extension of star schema
46012.

Water is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen by means of an electric current by the method of:

A. Electrolysis
B. Electric heating
C. Electroplating
D. None of these
Answer» B. Electric heating
46013.

The frequency of the DC system in India is _____.

A. 60 Hz
B. 50 Hz
C. 0 Hz
D. 110 Hz
Answer» D. 110 Hz
46014.

Which of the following has become the 11th state in the country to successfully undertake the Public Distribution System (PDS) reforms stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance?

A. Odisha
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Telangana
E. Kerala
Answer» D. Telangana
46015.

The statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. Consider the given statements as true and decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statements.Statements:United Nation has adopted 21st June as world Yoga day. This has promoted India’s glorious tradition all over the world.Conclusions:I. Yoga is practiced only on 21st June.II. More people are coming to India now to practice Yoga.

A. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Only conclusion I follows
D. Both conclusions I and II follow.
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows
46016.

The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an

A. ASEAN initiative to upgrade infrastructure in Asia and financed credit from the Asian Development Bank.
B. World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital.
C. Collaboration among the major banks of the world working with the OECD and focused on expanding the set of infrastructure projects that have the potential to mobilize private investment.
D. UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to finance and facilitate infrastructure development in the world.
Answer» C. Collaboration among the major banks of the world working with the OECD and focused on expanding the set of infrastructure projects that have the potential to mobilize private investment.
46017.

Statement (I) : A monostable multi-vibrator, when switched on remains in a quasi stable state.Statement (II) : Quasi stable state duration is decided by charging time of capacitor.

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» E.
46018.

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the given word-pair.Wish : Desire

A. Run : Ride
B. Drive : Speed
C. Morning : Evening
D. Cool : Cold
Answer» E.
46019.

The Supreme Court at Fort William in Calcutta was established by which Act?

A. Regulating Act of 1773
B. India Act of 1784
C. Charter Act of 1793
D. Charter Act of 1813
Answer» B. India Act of 1784
46020.

Which of the following elements has the least chemical reactivity?

A. Platinum
B. Magnesium
C. Sodium
D. Calcium
Answer» B. Magnesium
46021.

The Reserve Bank of India was established in the year

A. 1930
B. 1935
C. 1947
D. 1951
Answer» C. 1947
46022.

What is the minimum age laid down for a candidate to seek election to the Lok Sabha?

A. 18 years
B. 21 years
C. 25 years
D. 30 years
Answer» D. 30 years
46023.

The pie-chart below shows the professions of 300 members of a hobby club. Study the given information and answer the questions that follow.What percent of the total members are the engineers?

A. 20
B. 30
C. 15
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
46024.

Which of the following ministries has launched a dashboard on its website to provide details of Dhabas and Truck?

A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
E. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Answer» C. Ministry of Home Affairs
46025.

Robert Fisk passed away in November 2020. He was related to which of the following fields?

A. Cricket
B. Polo
C. Medicine
D. Journalism
E. Singing
Answer» E. Singing
46026.

Read the following passage and answer. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.A vast majority of Indians are poor, with barely 10 percent employed in the organised sector. We are being convinced that vigorous economic growth is generating substantial employment. But this is not so. When our economy was growing at 3 percent per year, employment in the organised sector was growing at 2 percent per year. As the economy began to grow at 7 - 8 percent per year, the rate of growth of employment in the organised sector actually declined to 1 percent per year.The above passage seems to imply that1. Most of the modern economic growth is based on technological progress.2. Much of the modern Indian economy does not nurture a sufficient symbiotic relationship with labor-intensive, natural resource-based livelihoods.3. Service sector in India is not very labour-intensive.4. Literate rural population is not willing to enter the organised sector.Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
46027.

The partial differential equation \(\frac{{\partial u}}{{\partial t}} + u\frac{{\partial u}}{{\partial x}} = \frac{{{\partial ^2}u}}{{\partial {x^2}}}\) is a

A. Linear equation of order 2
B. Non-linear equation of order 1
C. Linear equation of order 1
D. Non-linear equation of order 2
Answer» E.
46028.

Under the Indian Penal Code, an attempt to commit suicide is punishable with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to ______ or with a fine, or with both.

A. 3 years
B. 6 months
C. 1 year
D. 3 months
Answer» D. 3 months
46029.

such joy (6)_________

A. experimented
B. shown
C. felt
D. heard
Answer» D. heard
46030.

Size of A3 drawing sheet is:

A. 594 mm × 840 mm
B. 420 mm × 594 mm
C. 297 mm × 420 mm
D. 210 mm × 297 mm
Answer» D. 210 mm × 297 mm
46031.

The capacity of a water tank is 900 liters. If its height is 5m, what is the surface area required to place the tank?

A. 4500m2
B. 1800 cm2
C. 580m2
D. 360m2
Answer» C. 580m2
46032.

Which of the following should be used under no-load conditions?

A. Isolator
B. Rewireable fuse
C. Circuit breaker
D. Air-break switch
Answer» B. Rewireable fuse
46033.

The fasteners in gusseted base plate are designed for

A. 25% column load
B. 50% column load
C. 75% column load
D. 100% column load
Answer» C. 75% column load
46034.

The arrangement of dates or events in the order of their occur:

A. Calendar
B. Chronicle
C. Chronology
D. Coronation
Answer» D. Coronation
46035.

The locus of poles of normal chord to the parabola y2 = 4ax is

A. (x + 2a)y2 - 4a3 = 0
B. (x + 2a)y2 + 4a3 = 0
C. (x - 2a)y2 + 4a3 = 0
D. (x - 2a)y2 - 4a3 = 0
Answer» C. (x - 2a)y2 + 4a3 = 0
46036.

What is ‘Bhabha Kabach’ ?

A. Name of Talisman
B. Name of Jacket
C. Name of Bullet
D. Name of Weaponry
Answer» C. Name of Bullet
46037.

The value of \(\left( {5\frac{1}{9} - 7\frac{7}{8} \div 9\frac{9}{{20}}} \right) \times \frac{9}{{11}} - \left( {5\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{3}{7}\;of\;\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{2}{7}} \right) \div 4\frac{2}{3} + 1\frac{3}{4}\;is:\)

A. \(2 \frac{1}{4}\)
B. \(2 \frac{1}{3}\)
C. \(3 \frac{1}{4}\)
D. \(4 \frac{1}{2}\)
Answer» B. \(2 \frac{1}{3}\)
46038.

The radius of the base of a right circular cylinder is 3 cm and its curved surface are is 60 πcm2. The volume of the cylinder (in cm3) is:

A. 60 π
B. 72 π
C. 90 π
D. 81 π
Answer» D. 81 π
46039.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Shall we ......... his invitation to dinner.

A. except
B. accept
C. agree
D. expect
Answer» C. agree
46040.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?I. 73 is a composite number.II. There are 6 numbers between 1 to 120 which are divisible by 3 and 9.

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» E.
46041.

Which of the following is a form of music usually associated with Sufism?

A. Qawwali
B. Thumri
C. Khayal
D. Ghazal
Answer» B. Thumri
46042.

This passage is mainly about

A. the experiments of early scientists
B. the humourous side of science
C. searching for explanations for scientific discoveries
D. describing the harmony between science and nature
Answer» E.
46043.

Two football players A and B from opposing teams start from the same corner. A runs 35 m East, then 15 m South, turns to his right and runs 60 m. Meanwhile, B runs 20 m North, then 25 m West, turns left and runs 20 m. What is the distance between B and A and what is the final position of B with respect to A?

A. 15 m North
B. 5 m North
C. 15 m South
D. 5 m South
Answer» B. 5 m North
46044.

Which is the correct sequence in the development of learning theories?

A. Thorndike's Connectionism, Pavlov's Classical Conditioning, Skinner's Operant Conditioning, Tolman's Sign Gestalt, Cognitivist Theory and Constructivist Theory
B. Skinner's Operant Conditioning, Classical Conditioning, Constructivist Theory and Cognitivist Theory
C. Thorndike's Connectionism, Skinner's Operant Conditioning, Social Theory and Cognitive Theory
D. Clasical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Gesalt Theory, Connectionism, Constructivist Theory
Answer» B. Skinner's Operant Conditioning, Classical Conditioning, Constructivist Theory and Cognitivist Theory
46045.

What is a sponge in biology?

A. A plant
B. A fungus
C. An animal
D. A fossil
Answer» D. A fossil
46046.

Saudi Aramco will ensure the energy security of which country remains its highest priority for the next 50 years and beyond?

A. China
B. Russia
C. USA
D. UK
E. Sweden
Answer» B. Russia
46047.

Which of the following color has a wavelength between blue and yellow?

A. Violet
B. Red
C. Green
D. Orange
Answer» D. Orange
46048.

Which instrument is predominantly used in both, Hindustani and Carnatic music? It does not play melody but supports the singer or another instrument.

A. Sitar
B. Tanpura
C. Mridangam
D. Veena
Answer» C. Mridangam
46049.

The scientists have confirmed the existence of the exoplanet named ________ in March 2019.

A. 55 Cancri e
B. Gliese 581c
C. Kepler-1658 b
D. 55 Cancri d
E. PH1b
Answer» D. 55 Cancri d
46050.

Which of the following does not come under the list of circuit breakers?

A. Soil Circuit Breaker
B. Air Blast Circuit Breaker
C. Oil Circuit Breaker
D. Vacuum Circuit Breaker
Answer» B. Air Blast Circuit Breaker