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49701.

The perimeter of a square is 26 cm. Find its area (in cm2).

A. 42.25
B. 84.5
C. 39.25
D. 78.5
Answer» B. 84.5
49702.

The CRT display is made up of small picture elements called pixels. The ________ the pixels, the _______ the image clarity or resolution of the display.

A. smaller, better
B. smaller, poorer
C. larger, better
D. larger, poorer
Answer» B. smaller, poorer
49703.

What is the value of (37 + 23)2 – (37 – 23)2?

A. 1908
B. 1602
C. 1702
D. 3404
Answer» E.
49704.

Which of the following sentence is exclamatory?

A. What a piece of work is man!
B. What do you know about ancient India?
C. Which is your favourite book?
D. His cruelty knew no bounds.
Answer» B. What do you know about ancient India?
49705.

There is a definite relationship between figures (1) and (2). Establish a similar relationship between figures (3)and (4) by selecting a suitable figure from the Answer Set that would replace the question mark (?)in fig.(4).

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
Answer» E.
49706.

The valves mounted on the boilers which change the direction of flow of steam by 90° and valves fitted in the pipelines which allow the steam in the same direction are respectively called as _____.

A. Stop valves and junction valves
B. Junction valves and stop valves
C. Junction valves and safety valves
D. Feed safety valves and stop valves
Answer» C. Junction valves and safety valves
49707.

UPS finds application in

A. Battery powered vehicle
B. Electric traction
C. HVDC
D. Computer power supply
Answer» E.
49708.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select 'No substitution'.Every day, a vegetable - seller coming in the lane nearby.

A. comes into the lane nearby
B. coming on the lane nearby
C. came at a lane nearby
D. No substitution
Answer» B. coming on the lane nearby
49709.

The value of 1/5log103125 – 4log102 + log1032 is

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» C. 2
49710.

The allowable slenderness ratio of the elements in built-up section is

A. 180
B. 250
C. 145
D. 50
Answer» E.
49711.

Sandeep is the son of the brother of Vasant's mother. How is Sandeep related to Vasant?

A. Maternal cousin
B. Aunt
C. Maternal grandmother
D. Mother
Answer» B. Aunt
49712.

The relation between modules of elasticity E, bulk modules K, Poission ratio 1/m is :

A. E = 2K (1 - 3/m)
B. K = 2E (1 - 2/m)
C. K = 2E (1 - 3/m)
D. E = 3K (1 - 2/m)
Answer» E.
49713.

The famous cartoon character called 'Gattu' was created by the legendary cartoonist RK Laxman for which company?

A. Onida
B. Amul
C. Nirma
D. Asian Paints
Answer» E.
49714.

The quality of coal generally received by cement plants in the country has an ash content in the range of _______.

A. 80 – 90 percent
B. 100 percent
C. 30 – 40 percent
D. 90 percent
Answer» D. 90 percent
49715.

The relation which Skinner has with rats and Thorndike has with cats, same relation Kohler has with

A. dogs
B. hens
C. monkeys
D. chimpanzees
Answer» E.
49716.

The process of copying the genetic information on the RNA from one of the DNA is called _____________.

A. Transcription
B. Transcoping
C. Transformation
D. Translation
Answer» B. Transcoping
49717.

The seven digit number 78x1y68 is divisible by 88. The value of (x + y) is:

A. 10
B. 11
C. 14
D. 13
Answer» C. 14
49718.

When a capacitor load is connected, the power factor is:

A. Leading
B. Infinite
C. Unity
D. Lagging
Answer» B. Infinite
49719.

There would be 20% loss if a toy is sold for Rs. 11.20. At what price (in Rs.) the toy should be sold to earn a profit of 10%?

A. 15.2
B. 14.8
C. 14.4
D. 15.4
Answer» E.
49720.

The line lx + my + n = 0 is a normal to the ellipse \(\frac{{{x^2}}}{{{a^2}}} + \frac{{{y^2}}}{{{b^2}}} = 1\) if

A. \(\frac{{{a^2}}}{{{l^2}}} - \frac{{{b^2}}}{{{m^2}}} = \frac{{{{\left( {{a^2} - {b^2}} \right)}^2}}}{{{n^2}}}\)
B. \(- \frac{{{a^2}}}{{{l^2}}} - \frac{{{b^2}}}{{{m^2}}} - \frac{{{{\left( {{a^2} - {b^2}} \right)}^2}}}{{{n^2}}} = 0\)
C. \(\frac{{{a^2}}}{{{l^2}}} + \frac{{{b^2}}}{{{m^2}}} = \frac{{{{\left( {{a^2} - {b^2}} \right)}^2}}}{{{n^2}}}\)
D. \(\frac{{{a^2}}}{{{l^2}}} + \frac{{{b^2}}}{{{m^2}}} + \frac{{{{\left( {{a^2} - {b^2}} \right)}^2}}}{{{n^2}}} = 0\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{{{a^2}}}{{{l^2}}} + \frac{{{b^2}}}{{{m^2}}} + \frac{{{{\left( {{a^2} - {b^2}} \right)}^2}}}{{{n^2}}} = 0\)
49721.

The series field of a long-shunt compound generator is excited by a:

A. Field current
B. Armature current
C. Supply current
D. Load current
Answer» C. Supply current
49722.

What are the advantages of DC transmission system over AC transmission system?

A. DC System is economical for long line
B. There is no skin effect in DC system
C. Corona limits are highest of AC circuit as compared to DC circuit
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
49723.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the appointment of Arun Raste as the new MD and CEO of which of the following?

A. Multi Commodity Exchange
B. National Securities Depository Limited
C. National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Ltd
D. Metropolitan Stock Exchange
E. Central Depository Services Ltd
Answer» D. Metropolitan Stock Exchange
49724.

The effective height of the chimney is equal to

A. Height of the chimney + plume rise
B. Height of the chimney + plume rise + thermal rise
C. Height of the chimney + plume rise + pressure rise
D. Height of the chimney – plume rise
Answer» B. Height of the chimney + plume rise + thermal rise
49725.

Samsung, one of the producers of the electronic devices is based in _________.

A. Philippines
B. South Korea
C. Japan
D. China
Answer» C. Japan
49726.

The percentage of deposits which a bank must keep as cash reserves with RBI is known as ________.

A. Cash Reserve Ratio
B. Capital Output Ratio
C. Statutory Liquidity Ratio
D. Liquidity Reserve Ratio
Answer» B. Capital Output Ratio
49727.

Which of the following Asian countries celebrates its Independence Day on 4th February?

A. Sri Lanka
B. Bahrain
C. Cambodia
D. Bangladesh
Answer» B. Bahrain
49728.

When is the World Organ Donation Day observed?

A. 11 August
B. 12 August
C. 13 August
D. 14 August
E. 15 August
Answer» D. 14 August
49729.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.STRINGENT

A. Annoying
B. Revengeful
C. Incidental
D. Rigorous
Answer» E.
49730.

What could be the approximate voltmeter reading for the given circuit?

A. 200
B. 120
C. 80
D. 0
Answer» B. 120
49731.

Which of the following represents homogenous scientific group of animals?

A. Bat, Pigeon, Duck, Hen
B. Crab, Fish, Prawn, whale
C. Hen, duck, Goat, Sheep
D. Man, Orangutan, Gibbon, Monkey
Answer» B. Crab, Fish, Prawn, whale
49732.

The HCF of two numbers is 5 and their LCM is 200. If one of the number is 25, the other is:

A. 40
B. 27
C. 35
D. 30
Answer» B. 27
49733.

Which of the following pair of name – designation – colour is correct?

A. D – General Manager – Yellow
B. B – Assistant Manager – Blue
C. E – PO – White
D. A – General manager – Green
E. G – manager – orange
Answer» E. G – manager – orange
49734.

What is the post of U?

A. Manager
B. General Manager
C. Chairman
D. Senior Manager
E. Assistant Manager
Answer» F.
49735.

The maintenance of bee hives is known as ________.

A. Apiculture
B. Aviculture
C. Horticulture
D. Agriculture
Answer» B. Aviculture
49736.

Which of the following is not a type of computer port?

A. SCSI
B. POP3
C. PS / 2
D. USB
Answer» C. PS / 2
49737.

The common difference of AP will be _______ with a25 - a12 = - 52

A. - 14
B. - 4
C. - 3
D. - 5
Answer» C. - 3
49738.

Select the box (figures 1 to 4) that can be formed by folding the given sheet along the lines.

A. Only figures 3 and 4
B. Only figures 2
C. Only figure 4
D. Only figure 1, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
49739.

What is the value of (cos 45° - 1/3) ?

A. 2 - √3
B. 2/√3
C. (3 - √2)/3√2
D. 1/2√3
Answer» D. 1/2√3
49740.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palanisamy inaugurated Jayalalithaa Memorial at which city in January 2021?

A. Coimbatore
B. Tiruchirappalli
C. Chennai
D. Erode
E. Tiruppur
Answer» D. Erode
49741.

Which of the following has won the English Premier League title 2019-20?

A. Manchester City
B. Chelsea
C. Juventus
D. Liverpool
E. Real Madrid
Answer» E. Real Madrid
49742.

Which of the following committees was appointed in the year 2004 to look into the implementation of land distribution and land legislation by the Government of A.P.?

A. Roshaiah Committee
B. Koneru Ranga Rao Committee
C. Ch. Hanumantha Rao Committee
D. Jayathi Ghosh Committee
Answer» C. Ch. Hanumantha Rao Committee
49743.

Sum of (87A)16 + (50B)16 is:

A. (3461)10
B. (3472)8
C. (9EA)16
D. (63215)8
Answer» B. (3472)8
49744.

What is the Synchronizing power of a synchronous machine?

A. Directly proportional to the synchronous reactance
B. Equal to the synchronous reactance
C. Inversely proportional to the synchronous reactance
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
49745.

Type 1 workers are 2.5 times efficient than Type 2 workers. Twelve Type 1 workers can complete a task in 10 days. How many days would be taken 4 Type 1 and 15 Type 2 workers to do the same work?

A. 10
B. 13
C. 12
D. 11
Answer» D. 11
49746.

The material used for safety from nuclear radiation is

A. Copper
B. Platinum
C. Iron
D. Lead
Answer» E.
49747.

The Constitution of India superseded the Government of India Act, ______.

A. 1949
B. 1947
C. 1935
D. 1939
Answer» D. 1939
49748.

Which of the following is not implied in the passage ?

A. Laws protect those who respect it.
B. Laws ensure people's religious and social rights absolutely and unconditionally
C. A criminal is detered from committing crimes for fear of the law.
D. The forces of law help to transform irresponsible citizens into responsible ones
Answer» C. A criminal is detered from committing crimes for fear of the law.
49749.

Which of the following is the greatest?\(\sqrt 59 -\sqrt 51 , \sqrt 37 - \sqrt 29, \sqrt 87 - \sqrt 79 \ and \sqrt 79 - \sqrt 71\)

A. \(\sqrt 37 - \sqrt 29\)
B. \(\sqrt 59 - \sqrt 51\)
C. \(\sqrt 87 - \sqrt 79\)
D. \(\sqrt 79 - \sqrt 71\)
Answer» B. \(\sqrt 59 - \sqrt 51\)
49750.

Total internal reflection at the fibre wall can occur only if two conditions are met. One of the condition is the glass inside the fibre core must have a/an ______ index of refraction than/as the index of refraction of the material surrounding the fibre core.

A. equal
B. slightly higher
C. slightly smaller
D. slightly sharper
Answer» C. slightly smaller