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49851.

The value of the determinant\(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} { - {a^2}}&{ab}&{ac}\\ {ab\;}&{ - {b^2}}&{bc}\\ {ac}&{bc}&{ - {c^2}} \end{array}} \right|\)

A. 0
B. -(a2 + b2 + c2)
C. 4a2 b2 c2
D. 2(ac + bc + ca)
Answer» D. 2(ac + bc + ca)
49852.

Which Indian state has the largest number of Cotton Textiles Mills?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. West-Bengal
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» C. Gujarat
49853.

What is the average import (in quintals) of Soybean for the given years?

A. 521.33
B. 366.66
C. 417.16
D. 471.16
Answer» D. 471.16
49854.

The process of forming a thick oxide layer of aluminium is known as ________.

A. Refracting
B. Catalyzing
C. Purifying
D. Anodizing
Answer» E.
49855.

The figure given below shows the variation of temperature across the thickness of materials with different thermal conductivities under steady states. Curve C will be applicable when thermal conductivity of the material______

A. Increases with increase in temperature
B. Decreases with increase in temperature
C. Is very large
D. Is constant at all temperatures
Answer» D. Is constant at all temperatures
49856.

Two strain gauges fixed along the principal directions on a plane surface of a steel member recorded strain values of 0.0013 tensile and -0.0013 compressive respectively. Given that the value of E = 2 × 105 MPa and μ = 0.3, the largest normal and shearing stress at this point are

A. 200 MPa and 200 MPa
B. 400 MPa and 200 MPa
C. 260 MPa and 260 MPa
D. 260 MPa and 520 MPa
Answer» B. 400 MPa and 200 MPa
49857.

Which of the following temple towns is NOT located in Tamil Nadu?

A. Kumbakonam
B. Tenkasi
C. Gokarna
D. Rameswaram
Answer» D. Rameswaram
49858.

Which of the following has been conferred with the FICCI Claims Excellence Award in May 2019?

A. Reliance General Insurance Company Limited
B. Future Generali India Life Insurance Co. Ltd
C. Bharti AXA Life Insurance
D. Aviva Life Insurance Company India Private Limited
E. New India Insurance Company Limited
Answer» D. Aviva Life Insurance Company India Private Limited
49859.

The code name of India - Pakistan kargil war was ________.A. Operation Blue StarB. Operation VijayC. Operation ViraatD. Operation Kargil

A. B
B. D
C. C
D. A
Answer» B. D
49860.

"To every action, there is always an equal and opposite reaction." This statement is ________________.

A. Newton's 1st Law
B. Newton's 2nd Law
C. Law of conservation of energy
D. Newton's 3rd Law
Answer» E.
49861.

What is the nickname of PT Usha?

A. Payyoli Express
B. Flying woman
C. The Wall
D. Punisher
Answer» B. Flying woman
49862.

The value of 56 + (4)3 − 3 × (3)2 is:

A. 83
B. 93
C. 79
D. 76
Answer» C. 79
49863.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.Dr. Verma advised patients to try out a new medicine for migraine.

A. The patients were being advised to try out a new medicine for migraine by Dr. Verma.
B. The old patients had been advised to try out a new medicine for migraine by Dr. Verma.
C. Patients were advised to try out a new medicine for migraine by Dr. Verma.
D. Patients have been advised to try out a new medicine for migraine by Dr. Verma.
Answer» D. Patients have been advised to try out a new medicine for migraine by Dr. Verma.
49864.

What is the compound interest on Rs. 48,000 for 2 years at 20% p.a., if interest is compounded annually?A. Rs. 69,120B. Rs. 21,120C. Rs. 76,800D. Rs. 72,000

A. B
B. D
C. A
D. C
Answer» B. D
49865.

Which of the following is the tallest plateau in the world?

A. Deccan Plateau
B. Tibetan Plateau
C. Columbia Plateau
D. Katanga Plateau
Answer» C. Columbia Plateau
49866.

\(\sqrt[3]{2.744}\) = _____.

A. 0.14
B. 0.014
C. 1.4
D. 1.414
Answer» D. 1.414
49867.

The foci of the ellipse \(\frac {x^2}{16} + \frac {y^2}{b^2} = 1\) and the hyperbola \(\frac {x^2}{144} - \frac {y^2}{81} = \frac 1 {25}\) coincide, then the value of b2 is

A. 1
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
Answer» D. 9
49868.

The difference between 44 % of a number and 33% of the same number is 286. What is the 54% of that number?

A. 1564
B. 1404
C. 1456
D. 1304
Answer» C. 1456
49869.

United Nations General Assembly (UNGC) has declared June 21 as:

A. International Yoga Day
B. International Doctors Day
C. World Environment Day
D. International Health Day
Answer» B. International Doctors Day
49870.

What is the ratio of inradius and circumradius of an equilateral triangle?

A. 1 : 2
B. 1 : 3
C. 1 : 4
D. 3 : 2
Answer» B. 1 : 3
49871.

Which of the following statements regarding the Green bonds is NOT true?

A. Green Bond investment is only for climate friendly projects
B. Green bonds were first introduced by European Investment Fund in 2007
C. Green Bonds are Financial Market Innovation
D. Green Bonds are fixed interest loan is short date maturities
Answer» E.
49872.

Which college was the number of students admitted in the year 2016 second lowest and the number of students admitted in the year 2018 minimum respectively?

A. College C and College B
B. College B and College A
C. College C and College A
D. College A and College B
Answer» D. College A and College B
49873.

Which of the following released the “The Global Risks Report 2020“?

A. World Bank
B. World Economic Forum
C. IMF
D. NDB
E. UNEP
Answer» C. IMF
49874.

Which number will be in the middle if the following numbers are arranged in descending order. 4456, 4465, 4655, 4665, 4565

A. 4456
B. 4465
C. 4565
D. 4655
Answer» D. 4655
49875.

If one more dyeing machine is added, at the most how many more units of Fabric X can be made in a day ?

A. 0
B. 5
C. 8
D. 10
Answer» B. 5
49876.

For long spans such as above 800 m, which type of bridge is provided?

A. Beam bridge
B. Cantilever bridge
C. Truss bridge
D. Suspension bridge
Answer» E.
49877.

Which among the following is NOT a tributary of Godavari?

A. Manjira
B. Sarbari
C. Indravati
D. Barakar
Answer» E.
49878.

When did the integrated education programme start in India?

A. 1950 to 1960
B. 1961 to 1970
C. 1971 to 1980
D. 1981 to 1990
Answer» E.
49879.

The iteration formula to find the reciprocal of a given number N by Newton’s method is

A. \({{\rm{x}}_{{\rm{i}} + 1}} = {{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}}\left( {2 - {\rm{N}}{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}}} \right)\)
B. \({{\rm{x}}_{{\rm{i}} + 1}} = {{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{Nx}}_{\rm{i}}^2\)
C. \({{\rm{x}}_{{\rm{i}} + 1}} = 2 - {\rm{N}}{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}}\)
D. \({{\rm{x}}_{{\rm{i}} + 1}} = {{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}}\left( {2 + {\rm{N}}{{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}}} \right)\)
Answer» B. \({{\rm{x}}_{{\rm{i}} + 1}} = {{\rm{x}}_{\rm{i}}} - {\rm{Nx}}_{\rm{i}}^2\)
49880.

The ______ in excess makes the cement unsound and causes the cement to expand and disintegrate

A. Silica
B. Alumina
C. Magnesia
D. Lime
Answer» E.
49881.

The marked Price of an article is Rs. 5000. Three successive discounts of 15%, 10% and 18%, are given on its marked price. The selling price (in Rs.) of the article is:

A. 3136.5
B. 3250
C. 3000
D. 3362.75
Answer» B. 3250
49882.

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a part of a school laboratory compound microscope?

A. Mirror
B. Objective lens
C. Eye-piece
D. Camera
Answer» E.
49883.

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

A. intellect
B. insatiability
C. integrity
D. insidiousness
Answer» D. insidiousness
49884.

Which of the following is an example of a Specific Learning Disability?

A. Mental Retardation
B. Dyslexia
C. ADHD
D. Autistic Spectrum disorders
Answer» C. ADHD
49885.

The most common type of drill is

A. step drill
B. twist drill
C. spot drill
D. spade drill
Answer» C. spot drill
49886.

Simplify: 6 ÷ [2(1 + 2)]

A. 1
B. 9
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» B. 9
49887.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Rainbow : Sky ∷ Tsunami : ?

A. Sea
B. Land
C. Pond
D. Atmosphere
Answer» B. Land
49888.

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.Statements:1) Some tables are sofas.2) Some sofas are papers.Conclusion:I. Some sofas are tables.II. Some papers are sofas.

A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Both conclusions follow
D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Answer» D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
49889.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Come to the point

A. To unravel a mystery
B. To meet at a designated place
C. To get reconciled to something
D. To speak plainly about the real issue
Answer» E.
49890.

Which of the following has promised that by 2030 it will be carbon negative, and by 2050 it will have removed all the carbon it has emitted since its founding in 1975?

A. Apple
B. Intel
C. Adobe
D. Microsoft
E. IBM
Answer» E. IBM
49891.

The voltage applied to a transformer is increased by 20% and the frequency is reduced by 20%. Assuming the magnetic circuit is unsaturated, the maximum core density will be:

A. 4 times the original value
B. 3 times the original value
C. 0.67 times the original value
D. 1.5 times the original value
Answer» E.
49892.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd has appointed whom as its new Company Head as part of a global revamp by the parent Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC)?

A. Natarajan Chandrasekaran
B. Marc Benioff
C. Chuck Robbins
D. Satoshi Uchida
E. Varun Berry
Answer» E. Varun Berry
49893.

Which of the following substances will NOT give carbon dioxide on treatment with dilute acid?

A. Marble
B. Lime
C. Limestone
D. Baking soda
Answer» C. Limestone
49894.

The liquid limit and plastic limit of the sample are 65% and 29% respectively. The percentage of the soil fraction with grain size finer than 0.002 mm is 24. The activity ratio of the soil sample is

A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 1.5
D. 2
Answer» D. 2
49895.

Red light emerges at an angle of ______ related to the incoming sunlight in case of a primary rainbow.

A. 40°
B. 53°
C. 42°
D. 50°
Answer» D. 50°
49896.

Select the appropriate option in place of underlined part of the sentence.Increased productivity necessary reflects greater efforts made by the employees.

A. Increase in productivity necessary
B. Increase productivity is necessary
C. Increase in productivity necessarily
D. No improvement required
Answer» D. No improvement required
49897.

The position vectors of A and B are \(\rm \vec{a}\) and \(\rm \vec{b}\)Then the position vector of point p dividing AB in the ration m : n is

A. \(\rm \frac{\rm n\vec{a} +m \vec{b}}{m+n}\)
B. \(\rm \frac{\rm n\vec{a} +m \vec{b}}{m-n}\)
C. \(\rm \frac{\rm n\vec{a} -m \vec{b}}{m+n}\)
D. None of these
Answer» B. \(\rm \frac{\rm n\vec{a} +m \vec{b}}{m-n}\)
49898.

What is the theme of the World Haemophilia Day 2020?

A. Outreach and Identification
B. Sharing knowledge
C. Get + involved
D. Hear Their Voices
E. Building a family of support
Answer» D. Hear Their Voices
49899.

What is the colour of negative plates of a lead-acid battery under a fully discharged condition?

A. Dark chocolate brown
B. Goldish brown
C. Pure white
D. Slate grey
Answer» D. Slate grey
49900.

When was the first Constituent Assembly election held in India?

A. 1949
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948
Answer» C. 1947