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47151.

Three capacitors 10 μF, 20 μF, 30 μF are connected in series across 150V (sinusoidal). Then identify the correct statement

A. Maximum voltage will be applied across 10 μF
B. Maximum voltage will be applied across 30 μF
C. Maximum voltage will be applied across 20 μF
D. Minimum voltage will be applied across 10 μF
Answer» B. Maximum voltage will be applied across 30 μF
47152.

Which of the following is a key to effective teaching behaviour?

A. Teacher mediated dialogue which helps learners restructure what is being learned
B. Elicting clarification of an answer given by students
C. Soliciting additional information about a response of students
D. Promoting low error rate (high success) contributive to increased levels of students' self esteem and positive attitude
Answer» E.
47153.

Which of the following Articles in the Constitution grants us the Right to Equality?

A. Article 14-18
B. Article 23-24
C. Article 368
D. Article 32
Answer» B. Article 23-24
47154.

There are two columns, Column—A and Column—B : Column - A Column - B (a) Canopy (i) Dead plant and animal tissues (b) Decomposers (ii) A wild animal (c) Humus (iii) Microorganism (d) Porcupine (iv) Branches of tall treeWhich one of the following is the correct sequence of Column—B for the given sequence of Column—A?

A. (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
B. (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)
C. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
D. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
Answer» E.
47155.

Where was 'Aero India 2019' inaugurated by the Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 20 February 2019?

A. New Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Pune
D. Bengaluru
E. Lucknow
Answer» E. Lucknow
47156.

Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements :1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
47157.

The pedagogy which involves productive learning and finding new solutions to problems, where manipulation of existing information and creation of real-world products are possible with ICT, is called

A. collaborative pedagogy
B. Creative pedagogy
C. integrative pedagogy
D. evaluative pedagogy
Answer» C. integrative pedagogy
47158.

Total/internal characteristic of DC generators is described as:

A. the relation between the emf and the field current
B. the relation between the terminal voltage and the armature current
C. the relation between the on-load generated emf and armature current
D. the relation between the terminal voltage and field current
Answer» D. the relation between the terminal voltage and field current
47159.

The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 10. When the digits are reversed, the number decreases by 54. Find the reversed number.

A. 73
B. 82
C. 28
D. 37
Answer» D. 37
47160.

The ratio of the square of a number to the reciprocal of its cube is 243/16807. What is the number?

A. 2/7
B. 7/3
C. 3/7
D. 5/7
Answer» D. 5/7
47161.

Reverse Repo Rate is a tool used by the Reserve Bank of India primarily to __________

A. Inject liquidity
B. Absorb liquidity
C. Protect bank credit
D. Build reserve
Answer» C. Protect bank credit
47162.

The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 17/4, Find the numbers.

A. 4 and 1/2
B. 3 and 1/3
C. 5 and 1/5
D. 4 and 1/4
Answer» E.
47163.

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) protects farmers against which of the following?

A. Loss of crops due to unexplained diseases or insect infections
B. The high rate of interest by local currency lenders
C. Very dry, flood or any other natural disaster
D. An extreme drop in price during bumper production
Answer» E.
47164.

The sides of a triangular park are 35 m, 53 m and 66 m. The cost of levelling the park at the rate of Rs. 9.25/m2 is:

A. Rs. 8,584
B. Rs. 8.621
C. Rs. 8,547
D. Rs. 8,510
Answer» D. Rs. 8,510
47165.

Which of the following has recently launched an instant digital savings account (SA) along with Fixed Deposit (FD) and Privilege Savings Account to offer distinctive banking and digital services to its customers?

A. Fincare Small Finance Bank
B. Jana Lakshmi Small Finance Bank
C. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
D. ​Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
E. Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Answer» E. Suryoday Small Finance Bank
47166.

Where will Texas Instruments (TI), a US company, will set up a hi-tech, research lab?

A. NIT Rourkela
B. NIT Trichy
C. NIT Surathkal
D. MNNIT Allahabad
E. NIT Warangal
Answer» C. NIT Surathkal
47167.

The BCD code for a decimal number (874)10 is:

A. (100001110100)BCD
B. (010001111000)BCD
C. (100001000111)BCD
D. (011110000100)BCD
Answer» B. (010001111000)BCD
47168.

The discharge (Q) through an orifice meter is given by __________:(Where a1 and a2 are the areas of the pipe and orifice, Cd is the coefficient of discharge and h is the difference of pressure head in the orifice meter)

A. \(Q = {C_d}\frac{{{a_1} - {a_2}}}{{\sqrt {a_1^2 - a_2^2} }}\sqrt {2gh} \)
B. \(Q = {C_d}\frac{{{a_1}/{a_2}}}{{\sqrt {a_1^2 - a_2^2} }}\sqrt {2gh} \)
C. \(Q = {C_d}\frac{{{a_1} + {a_2}}}{{\sqrt {a_1^2 - a_2^2} }}\sqrt {2gh} \)
D. \(Q = {C_d}\frac{{{a_1}{a_2}}}{{\sqrt {a_1^2 - a_2^2} }}\sqrt {2gh} \)
Answer» E.
47169.

Shear failure at sections of beams and cantilevers without shear reinforcement will normally occur on plane inclined to an angle

A. 30 degree to the horizontal
B. 30 degree to the vertical
C. 45 degree to the horizontal
D. 45 degree to the vertical
E. 25 degree to the vertical
Answer» B. 30 degree to the vertical
47170.

The cost price of 25 items is the same as the selling price of 20 items. Find the gain per cent.

A. 40%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 25%
Answer» E.
47171.

Utilization factor of a power station is the ratio of:

A. Maximum demand of a power station to the sum of individual maximum demands.
B. Average demand to the rated capacity of the power station.
C. Sum of individual maximum demands to maximum demand of a power station.
D. Maximum demand on the power station to the rated capacity of the power station.
Answer» E.
47172.

What is TADF?

A. Technology Acquired Desired Firm
B. Technologically Advanced Direct Fund
C. Technologically Accomplished Direct Fund
D. Technology Acquisition and Development Fund
Answer» E.
47173.

Thigmotropism is the response of the plant to ________.

A. Gravity
B. Water
C. Light
D. Contact
Answer» E.
47174.

The book “The Discovery of India” was written by:

A. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
D. Rajendra Prasad
Answer» C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
47175.

Which of the following of Newton’s laws explains the recoiling of a gun when a bullet is fired?

A. Law of gravitation
B. Third law of motion
C. First law of motion
D. Second law of motion
Answer» C. First law of motion
47176.

The average of 7 numbers is 12 and that of another 9 numbers is 16. The average of these 16 numbers is:

A. 17.25
B. 16.5
C. 14.25
D. 15.75
Answer» D. 15.75
47177.

What would happen to the demand curve when there is an increase in the price of substitute products?

A. Outward shift
B. Initially inward and then after a period outward shift
C. Inward shift
D. Remains constant
Answer» B. Initially inward and then after a period outward shift
47178.

The difference of the reference input and the actual output signal is called

A. error signal
B. controlling signal
C. actuating signal
D. transfer function
Answer» B. controlling signal
47179.

The cutting force in punching and blanking operation mainly depends on

A. The modulus of elasticity of metal
B. The shear strength of metal
C. The bulk modulus of metal
D. The yield strength of metal
Answer» C. The bulk modulus of metal
47180.

Which of the following banks has appointed Kusal Roy as the new head of Retail Banking, effective May 5, 2020?

A. Citibank
B. United Overseas Bank
C. Standard Chartered Bank
D. DBS Bank×duplicate options found. English Question 1 options 1,3
E. Maybank
Answer» D. DBS Bank×duplicate options found. English Question 1 options 1,3
47181.

Which of the following is NOT a particulate pollutant?

A. Dust
B. Ozone
C. Soot
D. smoke
Answer» C. Soot
47182.

The type of motor commonly used in washing machines and mixers is:

A. DC shunt motor
B. Reluctance motor
C. synchronous motor
D. universal motor
Answer» E.
47183.

The number of deaths among the army personnel is 8 in 1000, among the civilian population it is 20 per 1000. Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from this statements?

A. it is better to join the army.
B. The relationship is fortuitous.
C. Quality of Life Index is very high within the armed forces.
D. The groups cannot be compared due to their heterogeneity.
Answer» E.
47184.

Which of the following is/are not true in the context of the passage?A. The recession severely impacted the US but not India.B. India is trying to depend less on the US as a source of growth.C. The future success of Indian IT firms depends on emerging markets.

A. Only B and C
B. Only A
C. Only B
D. All A, B and C
Answer» C. Only B
47185.

Where do you commonly find Paradise Flycatchers?

A. Panna Reserve Forests
B. Sanjay Reserve Forests
C. Shivpuri Sanctuary
D. Kanha Reserve Forests
Answer» D. Kanha Reserve Forests
47186.

Which community has the lowest sex ratio in India as disclosed in the additional data pertaining to census 2011 released recently?

A. Buddhist
B. Sikh
C. Jain
D. Muslim
Answer» C. Jain
47187.

What is the code for ‘you’?

A. ne
B. pt
C. ka
D. xn
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
47188.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.I'll be at the parlour near 5 P.M.

A. till
B. along
C. unless
D. No improvement
Answer» B. along
47189.

Two parallel plates (each of area 200 cm2) of a capacitor are given equal and opposite charges of magnitude 1.78 μC. The space between the plates is filled with a dielectric. If the electric field in the dielectric is 1.5 × 106 V/m, what will be the magnitude of charge induced on each dielectric plate? (ε0 = 8.85 × 10-12 F/m)

A. 1.51 μC
B. 1.28 μC
C. 0.52 μC
D. 0.84 μC
Answer» B. 1.28 μC
47190.

Which of the following is the correct market definition of 'BPCL'?1. We distribute oil products2. We are the largest oil supply company in India3. We supply energy4. Bharat's own oil distribution company

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
47191.

What will be the last digit, when you expand 825.?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 1
D. 8
Answer» E.
47192.

Which of the following factors affect the self-concept?I. Names and nicknamesII. Success or failuresIII. IntelligenceIV. Social acceptance

A. I, III and IV
B. II, III and IV
C. I, II and III
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» E.
47193.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.It's a venue for every occasion and one that offers ________ meals on special days.

A. offensive
B. amusing
C. delightful
D. thrilling
Answer» D. thrilling
47194.

Which of the following has introduced a plan called 'Step-up SIPs' on to fiight the dilemma of under-investment?

A. Angel Broking
B. Zerodha
C. HDFC securities
D. Groww
E. Sharekhan
Answer» C. HDFC securities
47195.

The test for diagnosing HIV isA. Pap SmearB. ELISAC. DNAD. Mantoux

A. D
B. B
C. A
D. C
Answer» C. A
47196.

Which of the following methods is used to find the specific gravity of soil in a laboratory?

A. Radiation method
B. Sand bath method
C. Pycnometer method
D. Hydrometer analysis
Answer» D. Hydrometer analysis
47197.

the right to ______ public office,

A. held
B. grant
C. win
D. Hold
Answer» E.
47198.

Which of the following days is celebrated on July 2?

A. World Sports Journalists Day
B. World Braille Day
C. National Doctor's Day
D. World Pulses Day
E. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Answer» B. World Braille Day
47199.

Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for the Jammu and Kashmir (Adaptation of State Laws) Second Order, 2020 issued under Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, ________.

A. ​2016
B. ​2017
C. ​2018
D. 2019
E. 2020
Answer» E. 2020
47200.

Where is the Ministry of AYUSH organizing the International Conference on Yoga in November 2019?

A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
E. Telangana
Answer» E. Telangana