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49451.

Tata Digital Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited, is all set to acquire a majority stake in which of the following?

A. Pharmeasy
B. Netmeds
C. Plum
D. 1MG Technologies Private Ltd
E. Strand Life Sciences
Answer» E. Strand Life Sciences
49452.

What is (1000000001)2 – (0.0101)­2 equal to?

A. (512.6775)10
B. (512.6875)10
C. (512.6975)10
D. (512.0909)10
Answer» C. (512.6975)10
49453.

The cost prices of articles A and B are the same. A is sold at 20% profit, whereas B is sold for Rs. 54.60 more than the selling price of A. If the overall profit earned on selling A and B is 28%, then what is the cost price of each article?

A. Rs. 348
B. Rs. 345
C. Rs. 341.25
D. Rs. 342.75
Answer» D. Rs. 342.75
49454.

Which of the following received the Letter of Intent (LoI) to acquire the insolvent Korba West Power Company (KWPCL) in April 2019?

A. Tata Power
B. Adani Power
C. Reliance Power
D. Torrent Power
E. Aarti Industries
Answer» C. Reliance Power
49455.

Which among the following Harappan site terracotta of ‘plough’ was found?

A. Dholavira
B. Banawali
C. Kalibangan
D. Lothal
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» C. Kalibangan
49456.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. P: Delhi’s air quality deteriorates with unfailing regularity, with large swathes of north India in the grip of suffocating smog, but the State governments that can make it easier for millions to breathe do not act with any sense of urgency. Q: The smog that envelops the region is exacerbated by the burning of biomass in Punjab and Haryana, and the winter atmosphere is marked by weak ventilation. R: It is unconscionable for governments, through indifference and inaction, to subject citizens to such toxic air, and cause extreme suffering especially among people with respiratory ailments and impaired lung function. S: It has turned into a public health emergency in the capital, with the air quality index touching extremely hazardous levels in some parts, necessitating the closure of primary schools, has further lowered its standing.

A. RSQP
B. PSRQ
C. SRQP
D. RQPS
Answer» C. SRQP
49457.

The three vertices of a parallelogram taken in order are (0, 1), (2, 3) and (4, 3) respectively, then the coordinates of the fourth vertex is -

A. (2, 1)
B. (1, 2)
C. (-2, 1)
D. (-2, -1)
Answer» B. (1, 2)
49458.

Which of the following is CORRECT to maximize the efficiency of all reaction turbines?

A. Angle of absolute velocity vector at outlet is 90 degrees
B. Blade angle is 90 degrees at inlet
C. Blade angle is 90 degrees at outlet
D. Guide vane angle is 90 degrees
Answer» B. Blade angle is 90 degrees at inlet
49459.

What is the value of 30% of 125 + 45% of 300?

A. 165
B. 172.5
C. 155
D. 163.5
Answer» C. 155
49460.

Select the correct synonym of the given word.Scintillating

A. Glittering
B. Flattering
C. Boring
D. Stinging
Answer» B. Flattering
49461.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The study has uncovered differences in how the brain ______ visual information in patients with various types of lazy eye.

A. exchanges
B. transforms
C. changes
D. processes
Answer» E.
49462.

Select the letter that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.T, N, I, ?, B

A. E
B. F
C. H
D. G
Answer» B. F
49463.

Select the option is which the two words are related in the same way as the words in the given pair are related.Rapid : Slow

A. Stop : Cease
B. Wait : Remain
C. Increase : Shrink
D. Stare : Peer
Answer» D. Stare : Peer
49464.

The income of A is 60% less than that of B, and the expenditure of A is equal to 60% of B’s expenditure. If A’s income is equal to 70% of B’s expenditure, then what is the ratio of the saving of A and B?

A. 3 : 8
B. 2 : 15
C. 4 : 7
D. 5 : 9
Answer» C. 4 : 7
49465.

Which of the following statements is false about R?

A. R is sitting exactly between T and Q
B. R is sitting 2nd to the right of P
C. R is sitting 4th to the left of S
D. R is sitting 2nd to the right of V
E. R is sitting 3rd to the left of U
Answer» E. R is sitting 3rd to the left of U
49466.

Where was the ‘Friends of MP summit’ held in Jan 2018?

A. Indore
B. Ujjain
C. Gwalior
D. Bhopal
Answer» B. Ujjain
49467.

The gain of an ideal amplifier must be

A. Infinity
B. Zero
C. Unity
D. 600 ohms
Answer» B. Zero
49468.

There are six members - Pills, Qills, Rills, Sills, Tills and Uills in a family. There are two married couples.Qills is Bengali and is the father of Tills. Uills is the grandfather of Rills. Uills is from Tamil Naidu. Sills is the grandmother of Tills and Sills is from Punjab. There is one Bengali, one Tamilian, one Punjabi, one Telegu and two Haryanvis in the family. The Telegu person is a female and married. Nobody who is a grandchild is married. Which of the following two are married couples?

A. Pills Qills, Uills Sills
B. Pills Sills, Qills Uills
C. Pills Rills, Qills Sills
D. Pills Uills, Qills Rills
Answer» B. Pills Sills, Qills Uills
49469.

The National War Memorial is proposed to be erected in

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Mumbai
C. Srinagar
D. New Delhi
Answer» E.
49470.

The mean of the 8 smallest numbers from a group is 17, while the mean of all the numbers of the group taken together is 20. If the mean of the numbers leaving the smallest eight out is 22, how many numbers were present in group in all?

A. 22
B. 20
C. 18
D. 19
Answer» C. 18
49471.

The Constitution (126th) Amendment Bill which was passed by Parliament in December 2019, seeks to extend the reservation quota for the SC and ST community in legislature by another:

A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 20 years
D. 15 years
Answer» C. 20 years
49472.

Under the tree transplantation policy to preserve trees for a clean and green Delhi, how much per cent of trees uprooted for any construction/development project, must be transplanted elsewhere?

A. 65
B. 70
C. 75
D. 80
E. 85
Answer» E. 85
49473.

Ten friends planned to share equally the cost of buying a gift for their teacher. When two of them decided not to contribute, each of the other friends had to pay Rs 150 more. The cost of the gift was Rs. ________.

A. 666
B. 3000
C. 6000
D. 12000
Answer» D. 12000
49474.

The boxes that are displayed to indicate that the text, pictures or objects are placed in it are called ________.

A. Word art
B. Text box
C. Auto text
D. Placeholder
Answer» E.
49475.

What was the theme of the India-Nepal Logistics Summit in Kathmandu in July 2019?

A. Transforming Logistics Landscape
B. Partners in Progress
C. Belt and Road Cooperation: Shaping a Brighter Shared Future
D. Leadership for Progress
E. Leadership through Resilience
Answer» B. Partners in Progress
49476.

Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc.2. Loans received from foreign governments3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union TerritoriesSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
49477.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.A. The guide warned us that we would have to climb 937 steps to reach the top of the ancient tower.B. We occasionally passed small windows cut into the wall.C. At first we started counting the steps ourselves, but we soon lost patience.D. As these gave little light, we felt as if we were going round and round a dark tunnel.

A. ABCD
B. ADBC
C. ACDB
D. ACBD
Answer» E.
49478.

Sabarimala is located in which of the following states?

A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Odisha
Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh
49479.

The lines x cos α + y sin α = p1 and x cos β + y sin β = p2 will be perpendicular if

A. α = β
B. \(|\alpha - \beta |=\dfrac{\pi}{2}\)
C. \(\alpha = \dfrac{\pi}{2}\)
D. \(\alpha \pm \beta = \dfrac{\pi}{2}\)
Answer» C. \(\alpha = \dfrac{\pi}{2}\)
49480.

The curved surface area and the height of a right circular cylinder are 660 cm2 and 10 cm respectively. Find its diameter (in cm).

A. 14
B. 10.5
C. 21
D. 17.5
Answer» D. 17.5
49481.

Which of the following is not a function of fixture?

A. Clamping the workpiece
B. Holding the workpiece
C. Guiding the tool
D. Locating the workpiece
Answer» D. Locating the workpiece
49482.

Recently, a 2-day Conference of Governors, Lieutenant Governors began at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It is ________ such Conference to be presided over by President Kovind.

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
E. 5th
Answer» D. 4th
49483.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required select 'No substitution'She availed of the big discounts at the sale.

A. No substitution
B. She availed for a
C. She availed herself of the
D. She availed on the
Answer» D. She availed on the
49484.

When did the Government of India form TRIFED?

A. 1983
B. 1985
C. 1987
D. 1989
Answer» D. 1989
49485.

Select the related letters from the given alternatives.FHJ : CEG :: LNP : ?

A. IKM
B. HJL
C. NPR
D. RTV
Answer» B. HJL
49486.

The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs. 451. If loss percentage is 11%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?

A. 3254
B. 3649
C. 3857
D. 4100
Answer» C. 3857
49487.

When is the World Hindi Day celebrated?

A. 10 January
B. 11 January
C. 12 January
D. 13 January
E. 14 January
Answer» B. 11 January
49488.

The water is flowing through a pipe having areas 0.05 m2 and 0.01 m2 at sections 1 and 2 respectively. The rate of flow through the pipe is 50 litres per second in section 1. The velocity at sections 1 and 2 are:

A. V1 = 0.1 m/s and V2 = 5 m/s
B. V1 = 1 m/s and V2 = 0.5 m/s
C. V1 = 0.1 m/s and V2 = 0.5 m/s
D. V1 = 1 m/s and V2 = 5 m/s
Answer» E.
49489.

Small internal gear teeth are cut in one operation by a tool having a number of cutting edges equal to the number of teeth on the gear. Name the tool.

A. Milling tool
B. Hobbing tool
C. Broaching tool
D. Reaming tool
Answer» D. Reaming tool
49490.

The Mohali International Hockey Stadium in Punjab was renamed after whom?

A. Kishan Lal
B. Balbir Singh Senior
C. Ashok Kumar
D. Dhanraj Pillay
E. Dhyan Chand
Answer» C. Ashok Kumar
49491.

The species that has the same number of electrons as \({}_{17}^{35}Cl\) is

A. \({}_{16}^{32}S\)
B. \({}_{16}^{34}S^+\)
C. \({}_{18}^{40}Ar^+\)
D. \({}_{16}^{35}S\)2-
Answer» D. \({}_{16}^{35}S\)2-
49492.

The Thevenin's equivalent circuit of the network shown in figure is across a-b is

A. 1 Ω
B. 2 Ω
C. 3 Ω
D. 4 Ω
Answer» C. 3 Ω
49493.

Select the related letters from the given alternative.BY : GT ∷ DW : ?

A. CF
B. FC
C. PI
D. IR
Answer» E.
49494.

When white light passes through a hollow prism, then

A. there is both dispersion and deviation
B. deviation but no dispersion
C. there is no dispersion and no deviation
D. dispersion but no deviation
Answer» D. dispersion but no deviation
49495.

The file extension of Microsoft (MS) word document in office 2007 is

A. .docx
B. .png
C. .doc
D. .jpg
Answer» B. .png
49496.

The full scale deflection in an induction instruments is about:

A. 180°
B. 270°
C. 300°
D. 360°
Answer» D. 360°
49497.

Which of the following cell organelle contains DNA apart from nucleus?

A. Cytoplasm
B. Golgi Apparatus
C. Mitochondria
D. Ribosome
Answer» D. Ribosome
49498.

The method of tacheometry commonly used is:

A. Fixed stadia system
B. Movable stadia system
C. Tangential stadia system
D. Transiting stadia system
Answer» B. Movable stadia system
49499.

The device bridge is used at ____ layer of OSI reference model.

A. Datalink
B. Network
C. Transport
D. Application
Answer» B. Network
49500.

The minute hand of a watch is 2 cm long. How far does its tip move in 10 minutes?

A. π / 3 cm
B. π / 4 cm
C. 2π / 3 cm
D. 4 / π cm
Answer» D. 4 / π cm