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46301.

Which district in Haryana is known as 'the city of Gurudwaras'?

A. Panipat
B. Kaithal
C. Karnal
D. Sonipat
Answer» C. Karnal
46302.

What is the area of a rhombus (in cm2) whose side is 20 cm and one of the diagonals is 24 cm?

A. 350
B. 396
C. 392
D. 384
Answer» E.
46303.

The relationship between the force f(t) and the displacement x(t) of a spring-mass system (with a mass M, viscous damping D and spring constant K) is\(M\frac{{{d^2}x\left( t \right)}}{{d{t^2}}} + D\frac{{dx\left( t \right)}}{{dt}} + Kx\left( t \right) = f\left( t \right)\)X(s) and F(s) are the Laplace transforms of x(t) and f(t) respectively. With M = 0.1, D = 2, K = 10 in appropriate units, the transfer function \(G\left( s \right) = \frac{{X\left( s \right)}}{{F\left( s \right)}}\;is\)

A. \(\frac{{10}}{{{s^2} + 20s + 100}}\)
B. s2 + 20s + 100
C. \(\frac{{10{s^2}}}{{{s^2} + 20s + 100}}\)
D. \(\frac{s}{{{s^2} + 20s + 100}}\)
Answer» B. s2 + 20s + 100
46304.

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is conducted by:

A. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering
B. Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam
C. Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam
D. Pithoragarh District Administration
Answer» D. Pithoragarh District Administration
46305.

The estimate prepared on the basis of the built-up covered area at the floor level of any storey of a building is known as:

A. Cubical content method
B. Plinth area estimate
C. Building cost index estimate
D. Unit base method
Answer» C. Building cost index estimate
46306.

Which is the aquatic bryophyte?

A. Marchantia polymorpha
B. Riccia fluitans
C. Marchantia palmata
D. Riccia discolor
Answer» C. Marchantia palmata
46307.

Twice the difference between two numbers is equal to their sum. If one number is 15, find the other number.

A. 15 or 45
B. 10 or 30
C. 5 or 45
D. 20 or 35
Answer» D. 20 or 35
46308.

Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.117, 107, 92, 72, .........

A. 42
B. 47
C. 37
D. 52
Answer» C. 37
46309.

Which of the following has developed an automated lung ultrasound for COVID-19 screening and monitoring through cloud-based image analysis and scoring system?

A. IIT Tirupati
B. IIT Dharwad
C. IIT Goa
D. IIT Palakkad
E. IIT Hyderabad
Answer» E. IIT Hyderabad
46310.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:1. Some cats are dogs.2. Some trees are dogs.Conclusions:(I) Some dogs are cats.(II) Some cats are trees.

A. Both conclusions I and II follow.
B. Either conclusion I or II follows.
C. Only conclusion II follows.
D. Only conclusion I follows.
Answer» E.
46311.

Which is the first state in India to achieve 100% electrification households ?

A. Gujarat
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Meghalaya
Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh
46312.

The cluster of cells that is similar in structure and performs the same function constitute a/an_____.

A. Organ
B. Organ system
C. Tissue
D. Organism
Answer» D. Organism
46313.

River Tel is a tributary of which of the following rivers ?

A. Bagmati
B. Ghaghara
C. Gandak
D. Kamla
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» F.
46314.

The rajas of the Mahajanpadas built forts as they provided _______

A. Mutability
B. Security
C. Marketability
D. Transportability
Answer» C. Marketability
46315.

Wave guide acts like a

A. High pass filter
B. Low pass filter
C. All pass filter
D. Band reject filter
Answer» B. Low pass filter
46316.

Which of the following ministries has released the backend code of Aarogya Setu App in the open domain?

A. ​Ministry of Home Affairs
B. ​Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C. NITI Aayog
D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
46317.

Which clan of Rajputs did Rudra Pratap Singh belong to?

A. Bundelas
B. Chandelas
C. Paramaras
D. Chalukyas
Answer» B. Chandelas
46318.

The ratio of the sum of the individual maximum demands to the maximum demand of the whole system under consideration is called as:

A. power factor
B. load factor
C. diversity factor
D. demand factor
Answer» D. demand factor
46319.

The largest amount of fresh water on our planet is in

A. Rivers
B. Lacks and streams
C. Continental and mountain glaciers (Permanent ice)
D. Underground water
Answer» D. Underground water
46320.

What is the average runs scored by the batsman in the five matches?

A. 50
B. 45
C. 49
D. 56.25
Answer» D. 56.25
46321.

The Steel Authority of India Ltd has bagged how many awards for its efforts in the field of communication at the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) National Awards-2020?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
Answer» E. 7
46322.

Which of the following statements are true?(A) A parity check code can detect and correct single bit error(B) The efficiency of Huffman code is linearly proportional to average entropy(C) Coding increases the channel bandwidth(D) Coding increases the information rate(E) A code dictionary with minimum distance 2 is not capable of error correction.Choose the correct answer from the options given below:(1) (A), (B), (D) only(2) (B), (D), (E) only(3) (A), (C), (D) only(4) (B), (C), (D) only

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» E.
46323.

The total (both external and internal) degrees of indeterminacy of the pin-jointed structure shown in the figure is:

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» E.
46324.

Which country has unveiled new missile defence system Bavar-373 in August 2019?

A. Saudi Arabia
B. Qatar
C. Iran
D. Iraq
E. Turkey
Answer» D. Iraq
46325.

The best device for improving the switching speeds of bipolar transistors is

A. speed-up capacitor
B. transistor with a higher cut-off frequency
C. clamping diode
D. clamping diode with zero storage time
Answer» E.
46326.

Thermal radiation extends over the range of

A. 0.01 μ to 0.1 μ
B. 0.1 μ to 100 μ
C. 100 μ to 250 μ
D. 250 μ to 1000 μ
Answer» C. 100 μ to 250 μ
46327.

The resolution of a 6-bit DAC will be nearly

A. 4.6%
B. 3.2%
C. 1.6%
D. 1.2%
Answer» D. 1.2%
46328.

Vibrations of the transient in nature occur in:

A. Damped vibrations
B. Undamped vibrations
C. Torsional vibrations
D. Transverse vibrations
Answer» B. Undamped vibrations
46329.

Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.She says, "I go for a walk every morning."

A. She says that she goes for a walk every morning.
B. She says that I go for a walk every morning.
C. She said that she went for a walk every morning.
D. She said that she goes for a walk every morning.
Answer» B. She says that I go for a walk every morning.
46330.

‘Scientist’ is related to ‘Laboratory’ in the same way as ‘Teacher’ is related to ‘______’.

A. Job
B. Research
C. Students
D. School
Answer» E.
46331.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.On the double

A. between two undesirable things
B. out of order
C. at a fast pace
D. on the verge of collapse
Answer» D. on the verge of collapse
46332.

What would be the accounting entry for a partner’s withdrawal of cash in lieu of salary ?

A. Dr salary A/cTo Cash A/c
B. Dr Cash A/cTo Partner’s Current A/c
C. Dr Cash A/cTo Salary A/c
D. Dr Partner’s Current A/cTo Cash A/c
Answer» E.
46333.

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-cluster.RDPC : NHLG : : SKDG : ?

A. OOYK
B. OPZK
C. NOYK
D. OOZK
Answer» E.
46334.

Which country has released a commemorative postage stamp on Mahatma Gandhi, honouring his legacy and values, to mark the 150 birth anniversary of the world leader?

A. USA
B. Bhutan
C. Indonesia
D. ​Palestine
E. South Africa
Answer» E. South Africa
46335.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Defence Acquisition Council approved procurement of indigenous Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries for the Indian Navy.2.The SDR is a complex and state of art communication system which will enable information sharing.3.The Batteries will be fitted with supersonic BrahMos surface-to-surface cruise missiles and would be deployed along the coast.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.
46336.

The thickness of transformer core laminations is ________.

A. 0.35 mm to 0.5 mm
B. 25 mm to 60 mm
C. 1.2 mm to 0.06 mm
D. 2.5 mm to 4 mm
Answer» B. 25 mm to 60 mm
46337.

Which country has officially rejoined the Commonwealth in February 2020?

A. Seychelles
B. Maldives
C. Mauritius
D. Namibia
E. Botswana
Answer» C. Mauritius
46338.

The maximum tolerances in overall length of a 20 m and 30 m metric chains should be respectively

A. ± 2 mm,+ 8 mm
B. ± 3 mm,+ 5 mm
C. ± 5 mm,+ 8 mm
D. ± 8 mm,+ 5 mm
Answer» D. ± 8 mm,+ 5 mm
46339.

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangements of the following words in a logical order.i. Centuryii. Monthiii. Yeariv. Decadev. Millennium

A. v, i, iv, iii, ii
B. v, i, iii, iv, ii
C. v, iv, i, iii, ii
D. i, v, iv, ii, iii
Answer» B. v, i, iii, iv, ii
46340.

Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?

A. Bodh Gaya
B. Shravasti
C. Sarnath
D. Vaishali
Answer» D. Vaishali
46341.

Which of the following factors/policies were affecting the price of rice in India in the recent past?1. Minimum Support Price2. Government's trading3. Government's stockpiling4. Consumer subsidiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
46342.

Where are the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) being held in February 2020?

A. Odisha
B. Bihar
C. Assam
D. West Bengal
E. Punjab
Answer» B. Bihar
46343.

Which of the following structures has the information for the next generation?

A. DNA
B. RNA
C. Protein
D. Nucleus
Answer» B. RNA
46344.

Two stainless steel foils of 0.1 mm thickness are to be joined. Which of the following processes would be best suited

A. Gas welding
B. TIG welding
C. MIG welding
D. Plasma arc welding
Answer» E.
46345.

Recently, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports ________ jointly launched the Fit India School Rating System.

A. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
B. Prahlad Singh Patel
C. Kiren Rijiju
D. Pema Khandu
E. Tapir Gao
Answer» D. Pema Khandu
46346.

Which of the following statements are correct in regard to the grants to women?(i) Abul Fazl speaks of grants held by Irani and Turani women(ii) Jahangr appointed a foster sister of his father as the special official-in-charge of grants to women.(iii) Mazhar-i Shahjahani refers to two categories of chaks (lands) of the a'imma, the chake-ha-i musammati (lands held by women) and muzakkkarti (held by men)(iv) Aurangzeb's farman of 1690 about madad-i ma'ash deprived a daughter of her share if she was married or otherwise provided for; and it laid down that a widow might keep her husband's grant for her lifetime.Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A. (i) and (ii) only
B. (i), (iii) and (iv) only
C. (ii) and (iv) only
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer» E.
46347.

The one-way simply-supported slab for a room of plan dimensions 9 m x 4 m carries ultimate working load of 9 kN/m. The design moment for the slab should be

A. 12.00 kN.m
B. 18.00 kN.m
C. 9.00 kN.m
D. 27.00 kN.m
Answer» C. 9.00 kN.m
46348.

Which country will confer the country's prestigious award to a Turkish lawmaker, Ali Sahin, in recognition of his services to promoting friendship between the two countries?

A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Bhutan
D. Bangladesh
E. Israel
Answer» B. India
46349.

Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statement is completely true, even if it differs from commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions follow/s the statement ?Statement: All pianists are good at dance.Conclusions:i) All people who are good at dance are pianists.ii) Some people who are good at dance are pianists.

A. Only conclusion i) follows.
B. Only conclusion ii) follows.
C. Both conclusion i) and conclusion ii) follow.
D. Neither conclusion i) nor conclusion ii) follows.
Answer» C. Both conclusion i) and conclusion ii) follow.
46350.

The resistivities of copper and aluminum are respectively:

A. 2.83 × 10-8 and 1.72 × 10-8 Ohm metre
B. 41.72 × 10-8 and 1.60 × 10-8 Ohm metre
C. 1.60 × 10-8 and 1.72 × 10-8 Ohm metre
D. 1.72 × 10-8 and 2.83 × 10-8 Ohm metre
Answer» E.