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48851.

Which of the following statements about bio-gas is INCORRECT?

A. Bio-gas burns without smoke and leaves no residue.
B. Bio-gas contains less than 1% methane.
C. Bio-gas is also known as ‘gobar-gas’.
D. Plant parts, vegetable waste and sewage are used in the production of bio-gas.
Answer» C. Bio-gas is also known as ‘gobar-gas’.
48852.

Which law of physics states that the force between the two electric charges reduces to a quarter of its former value when the distance between them is doubled?

A. Coulomb’s Law
B. Hooke's Law
C. Pascal's Law
D. Stefan's Law
Answer» B. Hooke's Law
48853.

The thermal runway is not possible in FET because, as the temperature of FET increases

A. The drain current increases
B. The mobility of charge carriers decreases
C. The mobility of charge carriers increases
D. The transconductance increases
Answer» C. The mobility of charge carriers increases
48854.

The Madras High Court has extended the permission given for the online sale of pharmaceuticals till ________ 2019.

A. 15 February
B. 28 February
C. 20 March
D. 31 March
E. 15 April
Answer» D. 31 March
48855.

The number of cosets of H in G, where G = (Z, +) and H = (4Z, +) is

A. 0
B. 4
C. 1
D. 2
Answer» C. 1
48856.

The voltage-current relationship feeding the network N is shown in the above figure. The Thevenin’s equivalent of network N will have VTh and RTh as

A. 5 V and 25 Ω
B. -25 V and 5 Ω
C. 25 V and -5 Ω
D. 25 V and 5 Ω
Answer» E.
48857.

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?89, 90, 82, 109, 45, ?

A. 170
B. -80
C. 125
D. 109
Answer» B. -80
48858.

What is Makar Sankranti?A. Lunar eclipseB. Harvest festivalC. Festival of lightsD. Puppet show

A. B
B. A
C. D
D. C
Answer» B. A
48859.

The coefficient of discharge for venturimeter (Cd) ranges from _______

A. 0.50 – 0.55
B. 0.61 – 0.65
C. 0.61 – 0.69
D. 0.95 – 0.99
Answer» E.
48860.

The political party that won the majority of seats in 2017 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly Elections is ________.

A. NCP
B. BJP
C. RPI
D. BSP
Answer» C. RPI
48861.

What would come in Place of (6) ?

A. severe
B. several
C. sheer
D. mere
Answer» C. sheer
48862.

The famous Saint Chaitanya of Bengal was a contemporary of which of the following?

A. Alauddin Husain Shah
B. Azamshah
C. Sikandar Shah
D. Mohammad Shah
Answer» B. Azamshah
48863.

What are the evidences in favour of the Continental Drift Theory ? Select the proper option ?a. Jigsaw fitb. Trans-current faults c. Fossils in different areasd. Convection in mantle

A. a and d
B. b and d
C. a and c
D. a and b
Answer» D. a and b
48864.

What is the value of flexural strength of M 25 concrete:-

A. 1.75 M Pa
B. 3.0 M Pa
C. 4.0 M Pa
D. 3.5 M Pa
Answer» E.
48865.

The apparent weight of a man in moving lift is less than his real weight when it is going down with _____.

A. Uniform speed
B. An acceleration
C. Some linear momentum
D. Retardation
Answer» C. Some linear momentum
48866.

The proposition ‘All birds are cows’ is equivalent to which of the following propositions?a) Some cows are birdsb) Some cows are not non-birdsc) Some birds are cowsd) Many birds are cows

A. a only
B. c and d
C. a, b, c and d
D. d only
Answer» B. c and d
48867.

The transfer function of a phase lead compensator is given by\(D\left( s \right) = \frac{{3\left( {s + \frac{1}{{3T}}} \right)}}{{\left( {s + \frac{1}{T}} \right)}}\)The frequency (in rad/sec), at which ∠D(jω) is maximum, is

A. \(\sqrt {\frac{3}{{{T^2}}}}\)
B. \(\sqrt {\frac{1}{{3{T^2}}}}\)
C. \(\sqrt {3T}\)
D. \(\sqrt {3{T^2}}\)
Answer» C. \(\sqrt {3T}\)
48868.

The study of insects is known as:

A. Entomology
B. Mycology
C. Philology
D. Phycology
Answer» B. Mycology
48869.

The concept of ‘zone of proximal development’ is given by

A. Piaget
B. Woodworth
C. Bruner
D. None of them
Answer» E.
48870.

Which among the following language was not included in the Eighth Schedule by 71st Constitutional Amendment?

A. Manipuri
B. Nepali
C. Bodo
D. Konkani
Answer» D. Konkani
48871.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.Suman found a hundred-rupee note ______ on the road.

A. lying
B. lied
C. laid
D. laying
Answer» B. lied
48872.

The value of \(\left( {\frac{{sinA}}{{1 - cosA}} + \frac{{1 - cosA}}{{sinA}}} \right) \div \left( {\frac{{{{\cot }^2}A}}{{1 + cosecA}} + 1} \right)\) is:

A. 2
B. 1/2
C. 3/2
D. 1
Answer» B. 1/2
48873.

The difference between the number of students passed and those who failed is the highest in which academic year?

A. 2015-2016
B. 2014-2015
C. 2017-2018
D. 2016-2017
Answer» B. 2014-2015
48874.

The angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower standing on a horizontal plane is observed to be 45° from a point A on the plane. Let B be the point 30 m vertically above the point A. If the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from B be 30°, then the distance (in m) of the foot of the tower from the point A is:

A. \(15\left( {3 + \sqrt 3 } \right)\)
B. \(15\left( {5 - \sqrt 3 } \right)\)
C. \(15\left( {3 - \sqrt 3 } \right)\)
D. \(15\left( {1 + \sqrt 3 } \right)\)
Answer» B. \(15\left( {5 - \sqrt 3 } \right)\)
48875.

Red loamy soil is rich in _______.

A. Iron oxide
B. Calcium
C. Potash
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Calcium
48876.

The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has launched which of the following initiatives to address the needs of the local communities near its fuel stations?

A. Maher
B. Seva
C. Prayaas
D. Pratham
E. Care
Answer» D. Pratham
48877.

What is the popular name of 'Ascorbic Acid'?

A. Vitamin B12
B. Vitamin A
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin C
Answer» E.
48878.

Which of the following has become the first station in the country that has installed a “foot-operated sanitiser machine” outside its station?

A. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
B. Hazrat Nizamuddin
C. Howrah Railway Station
D. Vijayawada Railway Station
E. Kanpur Central
Answer» C. Howrah Railway Station
48879.

The standard size of modular brick including mortar thickness is

A. 23 × 12 × 8 cm3
B. 19 × 20 × 19 cm3
C. 20 × 10 × 10 cm3
D. 18 × 9 × 9 cm3
Answer» D. 18 × 9 × 9 cm3
48880.

Which is the first island district in India?

A. Daman
B. Lonavala
C. Majuli
D. Kutch
Answer» D. Kutch
48881.

Two numbers are 35% and 20% respectively less than a third number. First number is what percent less than the second number?

A. 22.5
B. 24.5
C. 18.75
D. 16.75
Answer» D. 16.75
48882.

The domestic refrigerator operating on vapour compression cycle uses the following device for expansion

A. Thermostatic valve
B. Thermostat
C. Capillary tube
D. Throttling valve
Answer» D. Throttling valve
48883.

Under torsion, brittle materials generally fail ________.

A. Along a plane perpendicular to its longitudinal axis
B. In the direction of minimum tension
C. Along surfaces forming a 45° angle with the longitudinal axis
D. Not in any specific manner
Answer» D. Not in any specific manner
48884.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.ADMONISH

A. Belittle
B. Attack
C. Harden
D. Applaud
Answer» E.
48885.

The rigid-jointed plane frame QRS shown in the figure is subjected to a load P at the joint R. Let the axial deformations in the frame be neglected. If the support S undergoes a settlement of \({\rm{\Delta }} = \frac{{P{L^3}}}{{\beta EI}}\), the vertical reaction at the support S will become zero when β is equal to

A. 0.1
B. 7.5
C. 3
D. 48
Answer» C. 3
48886.

Shyamlal earns 5% profit while selling a commodity at some selling price. But for his relative, he changes the selling price and earns Rs 10 less profit. If the new profit percentage is 2.5%, determine the cost price of the commodity:

A. Rs 400
B. Rs 420
C. Rs 410
D. Rs 450
Answer» B. Rs 420
48887.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Many people look down uponP: they feel thatQ: abstract art becauseR: abstractionists compose irrationally

A. PQR
B. QPR
C. RPQ
D. PRQ
Answer» C. RPQ
48888.

The correct statement(s) about actinides is/are:

A. The 5f electrons of actinides are bound less tightly than the 4f electrons
B. The trans uranium elements are prepared artificially
C. All the actinides are radioactive.
D. Actinides do not exhibit actinide contraction
Answer» B. The trans uranium elements are prepared artificially
48889.

Which of the following motor is used in vacuum cleaner?

A. Reluctance motor
B. Single-phase induction motor
C. Universal motor
D. Hysteresis motor
Answer» D. Hysteresis motor
48890.

The Centre has proposed to provide how many rupees (in crores) for the welfare of tea workers of Assam and West Bengal?

A. 500
B. 800
C. 1000
D. 1200
E. 1500
Answer» D. 1200
48891.

The total surface area of a cube is 2904 cm2. What is the volume of this cube?

A. 11748 cm3
B. 10848 cm3
C. 10748 cm3
D. 10648 cm3
Answer» E.
48892.

Tamil Nadu has announced the implementation of an operating mechanism for the functioning of single window portals as part of Ease of Doing Business. The portal’s services are delivered in how many different modes?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6
Answer» C. 4
48893.

The luminous efficiency of the high-pressure mercury vapour lamps ranges from:

A. 30-40 lumens/W
B. 60-100 lumens/W
C. 100-150 lumens/W
D. 250 lumens/W
Answer» B. 60-100 lumens/W
48894.

Which among the following is NOT a characteristic of the image of an object formed by a plane mirror?

A. Erect
B. Laterally inverted
C. Real
D. Virtual
Answer» D. Virtual
48895.

Read the passage and fill in the blank (3) by choosing the best option.

A. Brought up
B. Set up
C. Manage
D. Drawn up
Answer» D. Drawn up
48896.

The main advantage of time division multiplexing (TDM) over frequency division multiplexing (FDM) is that it:

A. Requires less bandwidth
B. Requires less power
C. Requires simple circuitry
D. Provide better signal-to-noise ratio
Answer» E.
48897.

The maximum angle to the axis at which light may enter the fiber in order to be propagated is referred to as:

A. critical angle
B. refractive index
C. numerical aperture
D. acceptance angle
Answer» E.
48898.

Which is the deepest trench (steep depression in ocean) in the world?

A. Sean trench
B. Mariana trench
C. Arabic trench
D. Cism trench
Answer» C. Arabic trench
48899.

The Olympic symbol/logo consists of how many rings or circles?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer» C. 6
48900.

The essential condition for parallel operation of two dc generators is they have the same

A. kW rating
B. Terminal voltage
C. Operating speed
D. All of these
Answer» C. Operating speed