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47401.

What is the median of the following scores?3, 5, 4, 9, 8

A. 4
B. 3
C. 5
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
47402.

This non linearity represents

A. Dead zone
B. Coulomb friction
C. Saturation
D. Hysteresis
Answer» B. Coulomb friction
47403.

What is the value of \(\frac{{5.6 \times 0.36 + 0.42 \times 3.2}}{{0.8 \times 2.1}}?\)

A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. 3/2
Answer» B. 1
47404.

The overall Idea behind the passage is

A. Importance to education
B. Importance to people below poverty line
C. Women’s education
D. None of these
Answer» B. Importance to people below poverty line
47405.

The breakdown of pyruvate using O2 takes place in the _______.

A. lysosomes
B. nucleus
C. vacuoles
D. mitochondria
Answer» E.
47406.

The main objective of compaction of concrete is:

A. To incorporate air voids
B. To provide intimate contact between the concrete and embedded materials
C. To make the concrete less dense
D. To increase the permeability of the concrete
Answer» C. To make the concrete less dense
47407.

V.O Chidambaranar Port Trust has signed an MoU with which of the following for operation, manning and maintenance of vessel traffic system and development of indigenous vessel traffic software at V.O Chidambaranar Port Trust, Tuticorin?

A. Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Limited
B. National Technology Centre for Ports Waterways and Coasts
C. Shipping Corporation of India,
D. Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation
E. Hooghly Dock & Port Engineers Limited
Answer» C. Shipping Corporation of India,
47408.

The current coil of a single-phase energy meter is wound on

A. One limb of the laminated core
B. Both the limbs of the laminated core with same number of turns
C. Both the limbs of the laminated core with different number of turns
D. The centre of the limb on the laminated core
Answer» C. Both the limbs of the laminated core with different number of turns
47409.

Statement (I): In an enhancement type MOSFET (with n-type source and drain regions), only positive voltage can be applied to the gate with respect to the substrate (p-type).Statement (II): Only with a positive voltage to the gate, an ‘inversion layer’ is formed and conduction can take place.Codes:

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» B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
47410.

The question below consist of set of labelled sentence. Out of the four option given select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.Rural populationP: as the number is consideredQ: urban population as farR: still dominates the

A. QPR
B. PQR
C. RPQ
D. RQP
Answer» E.
47411.

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.MNOP: LONQ: : FGHI : ?

A. EGHJ
B. DHGK
C. GFIJ
D. EHGJ
Answer» E.
47412.

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 60, 48, 38, 28, 24, 20, 18

A. 24
B. 28
C. 18
D. 60
Answer» C. 18
47413.

Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 12 minutes and 15 minutes, respectively. When an outlet pipe C is also opened, then the three pipes together can fill the tank in 10 minutes. In how many minutes can C alone empty the full tank?

A. 18
B. 20
C. 16
D. 24
Answer» C. 16
47414.

Which of the following has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market epilepsy treatment drug Brivaracetam tablets?

A. Sun Pharma
B. Cipla
C. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
D. Zydus Cadila
E. Lupin Limited
Answer» E. Lupin Limited
47415.

The UN Chief has appointed whom as the new UN Humanitarian Chief, in May 2021?

A. Steve Forbes
B. Martin Griffiths
C. Jim Justice
D. Bruce Rauner
E. Rick Scott
Answer» C. Jim Justice
47416.

When is World Suicide Prevention Day observed annually?

A. September 10
B. September 11
C. September 9
D. September 12
E. September 8
Answer» B. September 11
47417.

The engine assembly department of a car making company is to the north of the painting department. The analysis department is to the east of the production department but to the west of the painting department. The painting, production and investigation departments are in the same line. In the context of engine assembly department, in which direction is the investigation department located?

A. North-East
B. South-West
C. South
D. North-West
Answer» C. South
47418.

The following question has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).When I finished writing the letter, (a) I could not help admiring myself (b) to have achieved the impossible. (c) No error. (d)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
47419.

The intensity of an earthquake is measured on _______.

A. Secant Scale
B. Weighing Scale
C. Richter Scale
D. Mercalli scalea
Answer» D. Mercalli scalea
47420.

The Parkinson gear tester is used for measuring

A. Runout test of gears
B. Pitch of gear tooth
C. Tooth thickness
D. Composite errors and backlash of gears
Answer» E.
47421.

Viscosity of gases

A. Remains constant with temperature
B. Increases with increase in temperature
C. Decreases with increase in temperature
D. Increases with decrease in temperature
Answer» C. Decreases with increase in temperature
47422.

The remains of the Vijayanagara empire are found in:

A. Bijapur
B. Golconda
C. Hampi
D. Baroda
E. None of the above/ More than one of the above
Answer» D. Baroda
47423.

The prairie is?

A. A grassland without trees
B. A local community in Australia
C. Name of a King
D. An area in South America on the side of river Amazon
Answer» B. A local community in Australia
47424.

The household spends the most for which item?

A. Rent
B. Travel
C. Food
D. Fees
Answer» D. Fees
47425.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.11: 132 :: 15:?

A. 240
B. 235
C. 221
D. 210
Answer» B. 235
47426.

The value of 4.5 + 0.45 + 0.045 + 0.0045 is:

A. 5.0005
B. 4.99995
C. 4.995
D. 4.9995
Answer» E.
47427.

Read the following passage and answer the item that follows the passage. Your answer should be based on the passage only.We are witnessing a dangerous dwindling of biodiversity in our food supply. The green revolution is a mixed blessing. Over time farmers have come to rely heavily on broadly adapted, high yield crops to the exclusion of varieties adapted to the local conditions. Monocropping vast fields, with the same genetically uniform seeds helps boost yield and meet immediate hunger needs. Yet high-yield varieties are also genetically weaker crops that require expensive chemical fertilizers and toxic pesticides. In our focus on increasing the amount of food we produce today, we have accidentally put ourselves at risk for food shortages in future.Which among the following is the most logical and critical inference that can be made form the above passage?

A. In our agricultural practices, we have become heavily dependent on expensive chemical fertilizers and toxic pesticides only due to green revolution
B. Monocropping vast fields with high-yield varieties is possible due to green revolution
C. Monocropping with high-yield varieties is the only way to ensure food security to millions
D. Green revolution can pose a threat to biodiversity in food supply and food security in the long run
Answer» E.
47428.

Which important feature of modern life troubles the writer most?

A. There is inequality in the distribution of things.
B. People do not care for their fellow beings.
C. Civilizations have become dependent.
D. Older civilizations do not exist anymore.
Answer» B. People do not care for their fellow beings.
47429.

Which of the following Articles in the Constitution of India are exceptions to the Fundamental Rights enumerated in Article 14 and Article 19?

A. Article 31A and Article 31C
B. Article 31B and Article 31D
C. Article 12 and Article 13
D. Article 16 and Article 17
Answer» B. Article 31B and Article 31D
47430.

Which country is hosting the Second Lead Author Meeting of IPCC Working Group III Sixth Assessment Report?

A. India
B. USA
C. Russia
D. UK
E. Japan
Answer» B. USA
47431.

Which of the following is not a homologous series?

A. CH4
B. C2H6
C. C4H9
D. C3H8
Answer» D. C3H8
47432.

What is the value of \(\frac{1}{{30\; \times \;31}} + \frac{1}{{31\; \times \;32}} + \frac{1}{{32\; \times \;33}} + \ldots + \frac{1}{{89\; \times \;90}}\)?

A. 1/45
B. 2/15
C. 2/45
D. 1/15
Answer» B. 2/15
47433.

Some conclusions following the statements are given below.Statement:1. A lot of efforts are made to test milk for the supply of public.2. There is no attempt to pay attention to the infection arising due to cows and buffaloes living in very unhealthy conditions.Conclusion:I. The welfare of milking animals is equally important.II. Sources supplying milk remain highly contaminated.Decide which of the following conclusions logically follows from the given statement (s).A. Only conclusion I follows.B. Only conclusion ॥ follows.C. Both I and II follow.D. Neither I nor II follows.

A. A
B. C
C. D
D. B
Answer» C. D
47434.

Vitamin C is also known as ____.

A. Ascorbic acid
B. Tartaric acid
C. Malic acid
D. Acetic acid
Answer» B. Tartaric acid
47435.

The main purpose of the author in the above passage is to:‐

A. discuss the different writers he has read
B. argue why India should not be considered a developed country
C. delineate the lessons he has learnt for the development of a nation
D. prioritise goals for only economic development of India
Answer» C. delineate the lessons he has learnt for the development of a nation
47436.

Which gauge is used for measuring diameter of a cylinder bore?

A. Taper plug gauge
B. Barometer
C. Telescopic gauge
D. Screw pitch gauge
Answer» D. Screw pitch gauge
47437.

Where was the 25th Senior Women’s National Football Championship held in September 2019?

A. Nagaland
B. Sikkim
C. Assam
D. Arunachal Pradesh
E. Manipur
Answer» E. Manipur
47438.

The Indian Broadcasting Foundation, the apex body of broadcasters, is being renamed as what?

A. Indian Broadcasting and IT Foundation
B. Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation
C. Indian Broadcasting and Communication Foundation
D. Indian Broadcasting and Publishing Foundation
E. Indian Broadcasting and Advertisement Foundation
Answer» C. Indian Broadcasting and Communication Foundation
47439.

What are the points that a teacher should keep in mind while displaying children’s work?I. Displays should encourage skills like reading, listening and looking.II. Ensure that, as far as possible all the children have something on display

A. Both I and II
B. Only II
C. Only I
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» B. Only II
47440.

The value of \([\frac{2}{3}\div\frac{8}{15} of \frac{2}{5} + \frac{2}{5} of 7\frac{1}{2}\div\frac{3}{4}] of \frac{4}{19}\) is:

A. 1
B. \(1\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(1\frac{1}{2}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
47441.

Where was the first capital of Chalukyas?

A. Madras
B. Aihole
C. Hyderabad
D. Kanchipuram
Answer» C. Hyderabad
47442.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Something that cannot be heard

A. inevitable
B. inaudible
C. illegible
D. incomprehensible
Answer» C. illegible
47443.

Which of the following has become the first public sector company to issue senior unsecured US Dollar bonds with a tenure of more than 10 years?

A. Rural Electrification Corporation Limited.
B. Power Grid Corporation of India
C. Power Finance Corporation Ltd
D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
E. Oil India
Answer» D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
47444.

Was achieved. ______ you wanted the flame.

A. If
B. Nor
C. So
D. Thus
Answer» B. Nor
47445.

The railway budget is:

A. Part of the Central budget
B. Part of the States budget
C. Separate from the Central as well as State budget
D. Separate from the Central budget
Answer» B. Part of the States budget
47446.

Which battle was fought between East India Company and the combined forces of the Nawabs and the Mughal Empire in 1764?

A. Battle of Haldighati
B. Battle of Buxar
C. Battle of Hydapses
D. Battle of Panipat
Answer» C. Battle of Hydapses
47447.

Statement I): Slope-deflection method is a displacement method of analysis.Statement II): Forces are the basic unknowns in the slope-deflection method.

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» D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
47448.

Somatotropin' is another name for _______.

A. Tear gas
B. Growth hormone
C. Digestive juice
D. Laughing gas
Answer» C. Digestive juice
47449.

Satish walks 10 km towards East and turns to his right and walks 3 km. He then tums to the right and walks 3 km towards West and then goes 2 km towards left. Finally, he turns right and walks 7 km. In which direction is Satish now from his starting point?

A. North
B. South
C. West
D. East
Answer» C. West
47450.

The phrase ‘Gross National Happiness’ was first coined in:

A. India
B. Sweden
C. New Zealand
D. Bhutan
Answer» E.