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48301.

What colour of light is formed when red, blue and green colours of light meet in equal proportion?

A. Black
B. Yellow
C. White
D. Violet
Answer» D. Violet
48302.

The amount of rivet in a steel roof truss is what percentage of the total weight of the truss?

A. 2.5%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 7.5%
Answer» C. 10%
48303.

Which of the following is a type test for transformers?

A. Temperature rise test
B. Lightning impulse test
C. Partial discharge test
D. All of the above
Answer» C. Partial discharge test
48304.

'Sulh-i-Kul' was a policy introduced by

A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Jahandar Shah
D. Mohammad Shah
Answer» B. Aurangzeb
48305.

A family consists of three members A, B and C (all born between 1979 – 1999). In the year 2010, they attempt to find the ratio of their present age and age when the digits of their present age are interchanged. The ratio obtained for A, B and C are 3 ∶ 8, 23 ∶ 32 and 2 ∶ 9 respectively. What is the sum of their present ages? (in years)

A. 65
B. 66
C. 67
D. 68
E. 69
Answer» E. 69
48306.

Rithika had Rs. 750 left in her purse after spending 75% of her money. Find the amount of money she originally had?

A. Rs. 1000
B. Rs. 7500
C. Rs. 1500
D. Rs. 3000
Answer» E.
48307.

The electromagnetic waves ranging in frequencies between 1 GHz and 300 GHz are called _______

A. Radio waves
B. Microwaves
C. Infrared waves
D. Light waves
Answer» C. Infrared waves
48308.

The transplantation of rice requires 10 days and total depth of water required during transplantation is 48 cm. During transplantation there is an effective rainfall (useful for irrigation) of 8 cm. The duty of irrigation water in hectare/cumecs is

A. 110
B. 108
C. 114
D. 216
Answer» E.
48309.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Children under five years are ______ from passport biometrics.

A. acquitted
B. escaped
C. allowed
D. exempted
Answer» E.
48310.

That are contributing ________ this change.

A. above
B. on
C. of
D. towards
Answer» E.
48311.

What is the theme of the International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day) 2019?

A. Quality health care to every person, everywhere
B. Keep the promise
C. Healthy life for all
D. Unite for Universal Health Coverage: now is the time for collective action
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Healthy life for all
48312.

Sourav and Yamini while playing a game simultaneously roll a die and toss a coin. What is the probability that the die which Sourav rolls shows an odd number and Yamini’s coin shows a head?

A. 1/2
B. 1/3
C. 1/4
D. 1/5
Answer» D. 1/5
48313.

The next term in the sequence 4, 10, 22, 46, ________ is

A. 66
B. 76
C. 56
D. 94
Answer» E.
48314.

Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.Quarter : Half : : Single : ?

A. Multiple
B. Double
C. Set
D. Group
Answer» C. Set
48315.

The US has ruled out giving any exemption from its punitive sanctions to some countries for buying oil from which country?

A. Iraq
B. Saudi Arab
C. Iran
D. Israel
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Israel
48316.

Which of the following is an example of a Unstriated muscle

A. Arm muscles
B. Pupil muscles
C. Heart muscle
D. Leg muscles
Answer» C. Heart muscle
48317.

The rate of income tax is reduced to \(12 \dfrac{1}{2}\%\) from 16%. If a person has taxable income of Rs. 2,40,000 then the tax benefit (in rupees) is:

A. Rs. 4,800
B. Rs. 6,400
C. Rs. 7,200
D. Rs. 8,400
Answer» E.
48318.

Which of the following sources of energy is not unconventional?

A. Wind energy
B. Geothermal energy
C. Tidal energy
D. Coal Thermal power plants
Answer» E.
48319.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Last year there was an increase ________ the number of road accidents on the Eastern Expressway.

A. at
B. to
C. in
D. with
Answer» D. with
48320.

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:Some jars are mugs.Some mugs are pots.Conclusions:I. Some pots are mugs.II. Some pots are jars.

A. Both conclusions I and II follow
B. Only conclusion I follows
C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
D. Only conclusion II follows
Answer» C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
48321.

The present resolution of an 8-bit D/A converter is

A. 0.392
B. 1/256
C. 1/255
D. (A) and (B) both
Answer» D. (A) and (B) both
48322.

The city was plunged ________ darkness due to a sudden power failure.

A. at
B. through
C. to
D. into
Answer» E.
48323.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Who is making this chaos?

A. Who has been made this chaos?
B. By whom has this chaos been made?
C. By whom this chaos is being made?
D. By whom is this chaos being made?
Answer» E.
48324.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Pull someone's leg

A. Tell someone a secret
B. Deceive someone playfully
C. Get upset with someone
D. Trust someone
Answer» C. Get upset with someone
48325.

Which of the following is the most common kidney stone forming compound?

A. Calcium oxalate
B. Magnesium oxide
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Magnesium citrate
Answer» B. Magnesium oxide
48326.

The window type air conditioner is an example of ________ type Air conditioner.

A. Axial type
B. Unitary central type
C. Unitary type
D. Central type
Answer» D. Central type
48327.

The stick-slip motion is found to occur in machine tool slides under certain conditions which are

A. at very high feed rates and/or when there is small difference between the coefficients of static and dynamic friction at the slider and guideway interfaces
B. at very high feed rates and when there is small difference between the coefficients of static and dynamic friction at the headstock spindle and bed of machine tool
C. at very low feed rates and/or when there is large difference between the coefficients of static and dynamic friction at the slider and guideway interfaces
D. at very low feed rates and large difference in coefficient of only dynamic friction at headstock spindle and bed of machine tool
Answer» D. at very low feed rates and large difference in coefficient of only dynamic friction at headstock spindle and bed of machine tool
48328.

The minute hand of a clock overtakes the hour hand after every 72 minutes of correct time. How much time does the clock lose or gain in a day of normal time?

A. Lose \(121\frac{9}{{11}}\) minutes
B. Lose \(157\frac{1}{{11}}\) minutes
C. Gain \(121\frac{9}{{11}}\) minutes
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
48329.

Which of the following is measured in Megabytes?

A. Sound intensity
B. Earthquake intensity
C. Computer memory capacity
D. Power consumption
Answer» D. Power consumption
48330.

Two numbers, first and second, are respectively 15% and 25% more than a third number. The first number is what percentage of the second number.

A. 92%
B. 90%
C. 95%
D. None of these
Answer» B. 90%
48331.

Which of the following classification of elements is based on atomic numbers?

A. Dobereiner’s Triads
B. Modern periodic table
C. Newland’s Octaves
D. Mendeleev’s periodic table
Answer» C. Newland’s Octaves
48332.

The function of the retina is to:

A. lubricate the eye by releasing tears in a controlled way
B. close the eyes through the eyelids to prevent damage to the lens from excessive light
C. process the information gathered by photoreceptor cells and send it to the brain to decide what the picture is
D. adjust the focus of the lens for formation of a clear image
Answer» D. adjust the focus of the lens for formation of a clear image
48333.

The velocity coefficient at the vena contracta is -

A. Vact. X Vth
B. Vth + Vact.
C. Vth - Vact.
D. Vact. / Vth
Answer» E.
48334.

Three taps A, B and C can fill a tank in 120, 80 and 96 minutes respectively. If all the taps are opened together, then in how many minutes will the tank be filled?

A. 35
B. 32
C. 43
D. 42
Answer» C. 43
48335.

Select the option in which the words share the same relationship as that shared by the given pair of words.Gallop : Horse

A. Scamper : Mouse
B. Elephant : Amble
C. Bird : Kangaroo
D. Run : Lion
Answer» B. Elephant : Amble
48336.

The day of the week on March 6, 1989 was:

A. Tuesday
B. Monday
C. Sunday
D. Wednesday
Answer» C. Sunday
48337.

The method of embedding semi‐precious stones such as lapis lazuli, onyx, jasper and topaz and cornelian is called ______.

A. Arculate
B. Trabeate
C. Pietra Dura
D. Calligraphy
Answer» D. Calligraphy
48338.

The 'Nalanda Project' is a programme of which of the following ministries?

A. Ministry of Culture
B. Ministry of Human Resource Development
C. Ministry of Minority Affairs
D. Ministry of External Affairs
Answer» D. Ministry of External Affairs
48339.

'ঠাঁস ঠাঁস ভাঙ্গিতেছে বাগানের বাঁশ ।" এটা কোন্ বাচ্য ?

A. কর্মবাচ্য
B. কর্তৃবাচ্য
C. ভাববাচ্য
D. কর্ম-কর্তৃবাচ্য
Answer» E.
48340.

Which of the following has been selected as India's official entry at the 93rd Oscars in the 'Live Action Short Film' category?

A. Shameless
B. Natkhat
C. Sound Proof
D. Trapped
E. Safar
Answer» B. Natkhat
48341.

The US presidential elections in 2016 will be the ______th presidential elections in United States of America.

A. 60
B. 58
C. 55
D. 65
Answer» C. 55
48342.

Which of the following has launched a cloud-based intelligent subscription solution built on SAP business technology platform for its media clients?

A. Infosys
B. TCS
C. Tech Mahindra
D. IBM
E. Capgemini
Answer» C. Tech Mahindra
48343.

Which Indian monument was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799?

A. Mattancherry Palace
B. Mysore Palace
C. Leh Palace
D. Hawa Mahal
Answer» E.
48344.

What is the value of Sin 30° - √2 Cos 30°?

A. (1 - √6)/√2
B. (1 - √6)/2
C. (3 - √6)/2
D. (3 - √6)/√2
Answer» C. (3 - √6)/2
48345.

What is the percentage increase/decrease in the number of candidates admitted in civil Engineering discipline from the year 2015 to 2016 ?

A. 9.09%
B. 8.43%
C. 8.33%
D. 9.19%
Answer» D. 9.19%
48346.

The greatest disadvantage of the informal sector is that ______.

A. it pays lower and unequal salaries.
B. workers do not get security of work
C. it has fewer opportunities for movement
D. labour legislation does not reach workers
Answer» E.
48347.

Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different from the rest. Find the odd one out.

A. D C G F
B. Q P S R
C. F E H G
D. L K N M
Answer» B. Q P S R
48348.

Read the following statements carefully:1.A programme funded by NASA in the U.S. has produced a series of videos about popular archaeological sites and institutions in India.2.The videos come with lesson plans in Hindi, to aid in teaching the language internationally using themes of science and technology.3.The NASA-funded programme STARTALK made a USD 90,000 grant to Neeraj Gupta, director of the project.Which o 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» C. Only 1 and 3
48349.

Select the synonym of the given word.AUTHENTIC

A. dubious
B. genuine
C. incredible
D. counterfeit
Answer» C. incredible
48350.

The pollutant generated in high quantity by the thermal power plants is:

A. SO2
B. CO
C. NH3
D. Fly ash
Answer» B. CO