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49101.

The equation of the ellipse whose centre is at origin, major axis is along x-axis with eccentricity \(\frac{3}{4}\) and latus rectum 4 units is

A. \(\frac{{{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{7{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1\)
B. \(\frac{{49{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{7{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1\)
C. \(\frac{{7{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{49{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1\)
D. \(\frac{{{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{{7{x^2}}}{{1024}} + \frac{{49{y^2}}}{{64}} = 1\)
49102.

Very small quantity of carbon in iron as in steels forms interstitial solid solution mainly because atomic size(s) of

A. carbon and iron are almost same
B. iron is very much smaller than that of carbon
C. carbon is very much smaller than that of iron
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
49103.

The following question consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly.S1: Mr and Mrs Robert went home late last night.S6: Mr Robert rushed to the police station immediately.P: Somebody had broken open the lock.Q: To their dismay they found all their tilings missing.R: They got into the house with a lot of fear.S: When they reached home they found the front door open.The correct sequence should be

A. R S P Q
B. S P R Q
C. Q S R P
D. R Q P S
Answer» C. Q S R P
49104.

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.1. Veracity2. Veranda3. Vernacular4. Verdict5. Vertigo

A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B. 1, 2, 4, 3, 5
C. 2, 1, 4, 3, 5
D. 5, 2, 4, 3, 1
Answer» C. 2, 1, 4, 3, 5
49105.

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words:A person motivated by irrational enthusiasm

A. Polytheist
B. Atheist
C. Fanatic
D. Infidel
Answer» D. Infidel
49106.

When both the junctions of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) are in forward biased, then in which region BJT will operate?

A. Ohmic region
B. Cut-off region
C. Saturation region
D. Active region
Answer» D. Active region
49107.

Stephanie Frappart became the first woman to referee a men’s Champions League game in December 2020. She also made her Europa League debut in which year?

A. 2020
B. 2019
C. 2018
D. 2017
E. 2016
Answer» B. 2019
49108.

Three of the following four numbers are a like in a certain way and one is different, Pick the number that is different from the rest.

A. 341
B. 209
C. 166
D. 154
Answer» D. 154
49109.

Which of the following has published the book, One Arranged Murder?

A. Westland Publications
B. Taxman Publications Limited
C. Orient Longman
D. National Book Trust
E. Random House India
Answer» B. Taxman Publications Limited
49110.

The given graph represents the rainfall (in cm) in a city, over a period of six years. Study the graph and answer the question that follows.In which two consecutive years was the difference of the rainfall minimum?

A. 2007-2008
B. 2005-2006
C. 2008-2009
D. 2006-2007
Answer» C. 2008-2009
49111.

River that makes a boundary between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh is

A. Jamni
B. Chambal
C. Betwa
D. Gambhir
Answer» B. Chambal
49112.

Scientists have achieved the world’s fastest internet data speed, which is enough to download ________ HD movies in a split second.

A. 1000
B. 750
C. 500
D. 250
E. 100
Answer» B. 750
49113.

The tissue providing nutrition to the embryo in the uterus is the __________.

A. Fallopian tube
B. Oviduct
C. Placenta
D. Villi
Answer» D. Villi
49114.

The 'Startup India' scheme is applicable to entities whose annual turnover for any previous year does NOT exceed ______.

A. 1 crore
B. 10 crore
C. 15 crore
D. 25 crore
Answer» E.
49115.

Scientists have now used 3D seismic data to understand the interaction between the bottom surface of marine sediments and the seafloor in the northern Taranaki basin offshore which country?

A. New Zealand
B. Australia
C. Indonesia
D. China
E. Japan
Answer» B. Australia
49116.

System has some poles lying on imaginary axis is

A. Unconditionally stable
B. Conditionally stable
C. Unstable
D. Marginally stable
Answer» E.
49117.

Two bodies of masses 25 kg and 35 kg are dropped vertically from a certain height from the ground. The rate of change of their velocity is:

A. More for the body of mass 35 kg
B. More for the body of mass 25 kg
C. Same for both the bodies
D. Zero for both the bodies
Answer» D. Zero for both the bodies
49118.

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set.(7, 98, 196)

A. (18, 185, 360)
B. (20, 267, 520)
C. (11, 154, 308)
D. (15, 190, 380)
Answer» D. (15, 190, 380)
49119.

The causes of learning disabilities are

A. genetic factors
B. organic and environmental factors
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
49120.

The process of acquiring oxygen from outside the body and to use it in the process of breakdown of food sources for cellular needs is commonly called ________.

A. respiration
B. nutrition
C. digestion
D. transportation
Answer» B. nutrition
49121.

The purpose of work-break-down structure in project planning is mainly to1) Facilitate and improve the decision-making on procurement of resources .2) Relate activities under particular trade specializations to help in organizing for project staff3) Co-ordinate regarding milestone events across trade specialization to improve the synergy between the trades

A. 1 and only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
49122.

The radioactive heat transfer per unit area (W/m2) between two plane-parallel gray surfaces (emissivity = 0.9) maintained at 400 K and 300 K is

A. 992
B. 812
C. 464
D. 567
Answer» C. 464
49123.

To how much percent of GDP is RBI aiming to push up digital transactions over the next two years?

A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 18
E. 20
Answer» D. 18
49124.

The basic requirement of a d.c. armature winding is that it must be

A. a closed one
B. a lap winding
C. a wave winding
D. a lap or a wave winding
Answer» B. a lap winding
49125.

Which of the following is both qualitative and quantitative?

A. Study
B. Experimentation
C. Evaluation
D. Observation
Answer» D. Observation
49126.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development Sanjay Dhotre launched the Shala Darpan Portal of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.2.This will integrate all Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas with a common standard which includes around 636 schools and 2.67 million students.3.It provides a platform to meet the educational and administrative needs of all stakeholders-students, teachers and parents.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.
49127.

What is the derivative of the function f(x) = etan x + ln(sec x) – eln x at \({\rm{x}} = \frac{{\rm{\pi }}}{4}?\)

A. e/2
B. e
C. 2e
D. 4e
Answer» D. 4e
49128.

Which of the following has become the first two-wheeler company across the globe to cross a market capitalisation of ₹1-lakh crore (around $13.6 billion)?

A. Hero MotoCorp
B. Honda Motor Company
C. Bajaj Auto
D. TVS Motor Company
E. Royal Enfield
Answer» D. TVS Motor Company
49129.

Which Indian personality was given a knighthood by the British monarch but he returned it after the Jallianwala massacre?

A. Aurobindo Ghosh
B. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Motilal Nehru
Answer» D. Motilal Nehru
49130.

The rms value of an alternating current is given by steady DC current which when flowing through a given circuit for a given time produces,

A. The same heat as produced by AC when flowing through the same circuit
B. The less heat than produced by AC when flowing through the same circuit
C. The more heat than produced by AC when flowing through the same circuit
D. 14.4 calories
Answer» B. The less heat than produced by AC when flowing through the same circuit
49131.

The primary of a current transformer is never energized with its secondary

A. Short circuited.
B. Connected to unity power - factor load
C. Connected to lagging power - factor load
D. Open circuited
Answer» E.
49132.

Recently, PM Modi met leaders of the Pacific Islands Developing States and announced the allocation of ________ million US Dollar grant towards the implementation of high impact developmental project.

A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
E. 16
Answer» D. 14
49133.

Select the antonym of the given word.BONDAGE

A. slavery
B. liberty
C. wealth
D. affection
Answer» C. wealth
49134.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Keep abreast of

A. Keep a watch on
B. Keep up the good work
C. Keep ahead of
D. Keep oneself updated
Answer» E.
49135.

What is the full form of PROM from the following?

A. Programmable Read Only Memory
B. Progressive Read Only Memory
C. Periodic Read Only Memory
D. Perfect Read Only Memory
E. Program Read-Only Memory
Answer» B. Progressive Read Only Memory
49136.

The following question has two premises and two conclusions. If the premises re assumed to be true (irrespective of factuality), then, in respect of each of the items given below, which of the following conclusions follow logically?Premises: All film stars are playback singers. All film directors are film stars.Conclusion:I. All film directors are playback singers.II. Some film stars are film directors.

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
49137.

A problem solving rule or procedure that when followed step by step, assures that a correct solution will be found is known as:

A. Mental set
B. Trial and error
C. Algorithm
D. Insight
Answer» D. Insight
49138.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.The sound of a crow

A. cackle
B. cluck
C. creak
D. caw
Answer» E.
49139.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.HOLISTIC

A. Comprehensive
B. Dissimilar
C. Sketchy
D. Superficial
Answer» B. Dissimilar
49140.

Which of the following is working on a portable ventilator to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak in the country?

A. IIT Kharagpur
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Roorkee
D. IIT Kanpur
E. IIT Delhi
Answer» E. IIT Delhi
49141.

What is the share of Government of India and Government of Rajasthan in the funding pattern ratio of National Food Security Mission since 2015-16?

A. 60 ∶ 40
B. 50 ∶ 50
C. 70 ∶ 30
D. 80 ∶ 20
Answer» B. 50 ∶ 50
49142.

Which of the following magnetic materials is preferred for very-high-frequency communication systems?

A. Nickel-iron alloys containing up to 80% of nickel
B. Rolled steel
C. Forged steel
D. Nickel-iron alloys containing up to 20% of nickel
Answer» B. Rolled steel
49143.

The speed of sound will be highest in?

A. Dry air at 30˚C
B. Dry air at 0˚C
C. Humid air at 0˚C
D. Humid air at 30˚C
Answer» E.
49144.

What kind of collaboration helped Curies to unlock the secrets of the atom?

A. friendly
B. competitive
C. courteous
D. industrious
Answer» B. competitive
49145.

The company officer, who was assassinated in Kota during the Revolution of 1857 –

A. Colonel Abbott
B. Captain Shawers
C. Major Burton
D. Captain Monk Mason
Answer» D. Captain Monk Mason
49146.

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions I and II. Assuming these statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:All executives are humble people.All humble people are rich.Conclusions:I All executives are rich.II All humble people are executives.

A. Only conclusion I follows.
B. Only conclusion II follows.
C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
D. Both conclusions I and II follow.
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows.
49147.

Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted from one person to another?

A. Hepatitis B
B. Syphilis
C. Cirrhosis
D. AIDS
Answer» D. AIDS
49148.

Read the following group of sentences. The first and the last sentences are numbered 1 and 6, while the rest are numbered P, Q, R and S. Arrange these four sentences in proper order to form a meaningful paragraph.1. Ancient Egyptian tomb painting and writing reveal a variety of clothing depending on status and activity.P. They depict wrap-around garments for ancient Egyptians made from a length of cloth.Q. In addition, there are also cut garments, including loin cloths, bag-tunics and dresses.R. They do not seem to be tailored to fit or darted for shaping, although they are sewn together with cords.S. The wrap-around garments include kilts, skirts, cloaks, shawls etc.6. Some studies suggests that the clingy clothing depicted in tomb painting is more wishful than based on sewing skills.

A. RPQS
B. SRPQ
C. PSQR
D. QSRP
E. RSPQ
Answer» D. QSRP
49149.

Which Indian State has the maximum number of sea ports?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
Answer» C. Gujarat
49150.

The day before the day before yesterday is three days after Saturday. What day is it today?

A. Tuesday
B. Wednesday
C. Thursday
D. Friday
Answer» E.