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46151.

Read the following statements carefully:1.An experimental antiviral drug, remdesivir, designed to treat Ebola virus disease can effectively help fight off Nipah virus.2.Remdesivir completely protected four African green monkeys from a lethal dose of Nipah virus.3.Remdesivir, is being developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc. in collaboration with scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).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» F.
46152.

Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?

A. 61st
B. 92nd
C. 86th
D. 52nd
Answer» E.
46153.

The self-actualization theory of motivation was advocated by

A. Maslow
B. Kohlberg
C. Watson
D. None of them
Answer» B. Kohlberg
46154.

What will be the female population above the poverty line of state P if it is known that the total population of state P is 9 million?A. 4.15 millionB. 5.32 millionC. 3.32 millionD. 6.32 million

A. C
B. D
C. B
D. A
Answer» E.
46155.

The frequency response of the given parallel LRC circuit at resonance is:

A. \(f=\frac{1}{{2\pi \sqrt {LC} }}\)
B. \(f= \frac{1}{{2{\rm{π }} }}\sqrt {\frac 1{LC} - \frac {R^2} {L^2}}\)
C. \(f= \frac{1}{{2{\rm{π }}\sqrt {{\rm{LC}}} }}\sqrt {1 - {{\rm{R}}^2}\frac{{\rm{C}}}{{\rm{L}}}}\)
D. \(f= \frac{1}{{2{\rm{π }} }}\sqrt {{LC} - \frac {R^2} {L^2}}\)
Answer» B. \(f= \frac{1}{{2{\rm{π }} }}\sqrt {\frac 1{LC} - \frac {R^2} {L^2}}\)
46156.

The median date of the year 2019 written as DD.MM is:

A. 30.06
B. 01.07
C. 03.07
D. 02.07
Answer» E.
46157.

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-clusterTZS : WCV ∷ KQP : ?

A. NTS
B. MTS
C. NSP
D. NTP
Answer» B. MTS
46158.

Two cubes each of volume 729 cm3 are joined end to end. The total surface area of the resulting cuboid is:

A. 841 cm2
B. 729 cm2
C. 810 cm2
D. 720 cm2
Answer» D. 720 cm2
46159.

The woman returned the letter to the postman because

A. she could not pay the postage
B. the letter was not addressed to her
C. she already knew the contents of the letter
D. she hated the person who wrote the letter
Answer» D. she hated the person who wrote the letter
46160.

What is the name of the model built by scientists from Chennai, Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi and Goa that can help predict outcomes of COVID-19 under different scenarios?

A. RESCUEIND
B. INDCOV
C. COV-PROTECT
D. INDSCI-SIM
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
46161.

Which luxury train was introduced by Indian Railways on the completion of 50 years of independence?

A. Swarna Jayanti
B. Swarna Saradhi
C. Swarna Bharati
D. Swarna Kranti
Answer» B. Swarna Saradhi
46162.

Which of the following is known as the heat sphere?

A. Mesosphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Troposphere
D. Thermosphere
Answer» E.
46163.

The temperature of a surface with 0.2 m2 area is 17 deg C. Calculate the wavelength corresponding to maximum monochromatic emissive power

A. 20 micrometers
B. 30 micrometers
C. 10 micrometers
D. 40 micrometers
Answer» D. 40 micrometers
46164.

What will be the modulation index of an amplitude modulator if the carrier signal has an amplitude of 100 V and frequency 1 MHz whereas the modulating signal as the amplitude of 20 V and frequency 10 kHz?

A. 0.01
B. 0.1
C. 0.2
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
46165.

What are the components of (x6 – x4 – x5 – x4 + x2 - 4)?

A. (x - 1)
B. (x + 1)
C. Both (x - 1) & (x + 1)
D. Neither (x - 1) or (x + 1)
Answer» E.
46166.

What is logically equivalent to "If today is Sunday, Matt cannot play hockey" ?

A. Today is Sunday and Matt can play hockey
B. If Matt plays hockey, then today is not Sunday
C. Today is not Sunday and Matt cannot play hockey
D. Today is not Sunday if and only if Matt plays hockey
Answer» C. Today is not Sunday and Matt cannot play hockey
46167.

Which of the following factors affect the values of input offset voltage, input bias current and input offset current?

A. Change in input impedance
B. Change in temperature
C. Change in supply voltages +VCC and –VEE
D. Change in both temperature and supply voltage +VCC and -VEE
Answer» E.
46168.

What is f’(4) equal to?

A. -4
B. -3
C. 3
D. 2
Answer» D. 2
46169.

The Embassy of India in which country marked the 56th Anniversary of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day-2020 in October 2020?

A. Bangladesh
B. Nepal
C. Myanmar
D. Bhutan
E. Sri Lanka
Answer» C. Myanmar
46170.

The capacity of a beam is determined by the load which causes

A. yielding of steel
B. crack in tensile zone
C. crushing of concrete in compression zone
D. the shift of neutral axis
Answer» B. crack in tensile zone
46171.

The voltage across an impedance Z is 100∠15° and the current through is 20∠-45°A. The active and reactive power in Z respectively are

A. 1000 W and 1732 VAR
B. 500 W and 1732 VAR
C. 1000 W and 6000 VAR
D. 500 W and 6000 VAR
Answer» B. 500 W and 1732 VAR
46172.

The digestion of fat in intestine is aided by

A. Diffusion
B. Peptization
C. Emulsification
D. Neutralisation
Answer» D. Neutralisation
46173.

Which of the following rivers are flowing in Rift valley?

A. Bhima - Koyana
B. Wardha - Vainganga
C. Tapi - Narmada
D. Godawari - Krishna
Answer» D. Godawari - Krishna
46174.

Where was the first world summit on social development under the aegis of UNESCO held?

A. London
B. New York
C. Paris
D. Copenhagen
Answer» E.
46175.

The _______ Channel separates the Andaman and Nicobar groups of Islands.

A. Ten Degree
B. Six Degree
C. Eight Degree
D. Twelve Degree
Answer» B. Six Degree
46176.

Which of the following is TRUE about Mass and Weight?

A. Mass is a vector quantity and weight is a scalar quantity.
B. Both mass and weight are vector quantities.
C. Both mass and weight are scalar quantities.
D. Mass is a scalar quantity and weight is a vector quantity.
Answer» E.
46177.

The plane 2x - 2y + z + 12 = 0 touches the sphere x2 + y2 + z2 - 2x - 4y + 2z - 3 = 0 at the point

A. (1, -4, -2)
B. (-1, 4, -2)
C. (-1, -4, 2)
D. (1, 4, -2)
Answer» C. (-1, -4, 2)
46178.

Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:All purses are rupees.Some rupees are coins.Conclusions:I. Some purses are coins.II. No purse is coin.III. No rupee is coin.

A. Only Conclusion I and II follow.
B. Only Conclusion I and III follow.
C. Only Conclusion II and III follow.
D. Either Conclusion I or II follows.
Answer» E.
46179.

The central services constitute those services:(a) Which works for the Central Government(b) There is state cadre personnel in central services.(c) Officers appointed by the centre in any state but they work for centre.

A. (b) and (c) only
B. (a) and (b) only
C. (a), (b) and (c) only
D. (a) and (c) only
Answer» E.
46180.

The chemical ingredient of cement which provides quick setting property to the cement is

A. Lime
B. Silica
C. Alumina
D. Iron oxide
Answer» D. Iron oxide
46181.

When was the Lahore session held?

A. 1820
B. 1929
C. 1940
D. 1945
Answer» C. 1940
46182.

Surge absorbers are used for protection against

A. High-voltage low-frequency oscillations
B. Low-voltage low-frequency oscillations
C. Low-voltage high-frequency oscillations
D. High-voltage high-frequency oscillations
Answer» D. High-voltage high-frequency oscillations
46183.

There are 2000 mice living in a field. If 1000 mice are born each month and 200 mice die each month, what is the percentage growth rate of mice over a month?

A. 20
B. 40
C. 30
D. 10
Answer» C. 30
46184.

The tangent at a point A on a circle with centre O intersects the diameter PQ of the circle, when extended, at point B. If ∠BAQ = 105°, then ∠APQ is equal to:

A. 55°
B. 60°
C. 65°
D. 75°
Answer» E.
46185.

The disease 'Myopia' is also known as:

A. Far-sightedness
B. Near-sightedness
C. Presbyopia
D. Astigmatism
Answer» C. Presbyopia
46186.

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.A raised place on which offerings are made to God.

A. Temple
B. Shrine
C. Altar
D. Pilgrimage
Answer» D. Pilgrimage
46187.

Which of the following are the lines of symmetry?

A. AB and CD
B. EF and GH
C. All of the above
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
46188.

The salary of A is 50% more than the salary of B. If A got a 50% rise in his salary and B got a 25% rise in his salary, then the percentage increase in their combined salaries will be:

A. \(33 \frac{1}{3}\)
B. 40
C. \(35 \frac{1}{2}\)
D. 75
Answer» C. \(35 \frac{1}{2}\)
46189.

Select the option that is correct for the bracketed letters with respect to their inclusion in the given series. F, K, H, F, L, A, (S), V, Z, Q, J, (L)

A. Both the bracketed letters are correct
B. The first bracketed letter is incorrect and the second bracketed letter is correct.
C. The first bracketed letter is correct and the second bracketed letter is incorrect
D. Both the bracketed letters are incorrect.
Answer» C. The first bracketed letter is correct and the second bracketed letter is incorrect
46190.

What is a Court of Record ?

A. A court where judicial records are kept for security reasons
B. A lower court
C. A court whose decision becomes a precedent
D. A court to deal with litigation on records
Answer» D. A court to deal with litigation on records
46191.

'Star of India', a non-hereditary order of knighthood for both Europeans and Indians, began to be awarded from which year?

A. 1833
B. 1853
C. 1861
D. 1883
Answer» D. 1883
46192.

Thermit is a mixture of fine aluminium powder and iron oxide in the ratio of about _____ by weight.

A. 2 : 1
B. 3 : 1
C. 1 : 3
D. 1 : 2
Answer» D. 1 : 2
46193.

The side of a cube is 15 cm. What is the base area of a cuboid whose volume is 175 cm3 less than that of the cube and whose height 32 cm?

A. 100 cm2
B. 200 cm2
C. 325 cm2
D. 160 cm2
Answer» B. 200 cm2
46194.

The ratio of the momentum correction factor to the energy correction factor for a laminar flow in a pipe is

A. 2/3
B. 1
C. 1/2
D. 3/2
Answer» B. 1
46195.

The author of the passage is in favour of the idea of

A. Vertical learning
B. Laboratory learning
C. Circular learning
D. Teacher-focussed learning
Answer» C. Circular learning
46196.

When net profit is Rs. 44,000 and profit on sale of a fixed asset is Rs. 4,000, what is the fund from operations?

A. Rs. 40,000
B. Rs. 44,000
C. Rs. 48,000
D. Cannot be computed
Answer» B. Rs. 44,000
46197.

When an electric current passes through a solenoid, it acts as a/an_______.

A. electric bell
B. bar magnet
C. resistor
D. insulator
Answer» C. resistor
46198.

The property of metals wherein they can be beaten into thin sheets is called ________.

A. Expansion
B. Malleability
C. Ductility
D. Conduction
Answer» C. Ductility
46199.

Which country was visited by Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in March 2018?

A. Pakistan
B. Nepal
C. Mauritius
D. Iran
Answer» D. Iran
46200.

Two dice are thrown simultaneously. The probability of getting a sum of at most 5 is

A. \(\frac{5}{18}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{9}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{12}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)