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1.	The runs of first 5 innings are added and the value is called S1. The runs of last 5 innings are added and the value is called S2. What is the value of S2-S1?
A.	67
B.	68
C.	73
D.	71
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	What is the ratio of the total cars sold by showroom B during the years 2014 and 2016 and the total cars sold by showroom C during 2015 and 2016?
A.	88 : 97
B.	85 : 97
C.	88 : 95
D.	86 : 97
Answer» B. 85 : 97

Discussion

3.	The famous Hawa Mahal in Jaipur was built by
A.	Maharaja Chatur Singh
B.	Maharaja Man Singh
C.	Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
D.	Maharaja Pratap Singh
Answer» D. Maharaja Pratap Singh

Discussion

4.	The nature of stele in primitive vascular plants was
A.	Protostele
B.	Siphonostele
C.	Dictyostele
D.	Atactostele
Answer» B. Siphonostele

Discussion

5.	The question below consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark the correct answer.They will not admit children under fourteen.
A.	Avow
B.	Receive
C.	Accept
D.	Concede
Answer» D. Concede

Discussion

6.	The Arab League has pledged $________ million per month to the Palestinian Authority (PA) to make up for funds withheld by Israel.
A.	90
B.	100
C.	110
D.	120
E.	130
Answer» C. 110

Discussion

7.	The precursor of Indian National Congress was:
A.	British Indian Association
B.	Indian Association
C.	The Indian National Union
D.	Indian League
E.	None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» C. The Indian National Union

Discussion

8.	The average age of P, Q and R is 25 years. If the total age of P and Q together is 39 years, then R’s age is:
A.	19 years
B.	22 years
C.	28 years
D.	36 years
Answer» E.

Discussion

9.	Select the most appropriate option to ﬁll in the blank. I was frustrated at not being able to ______ of my old car.
A.	deal
B.	devoid
C.	depose
D.	dispose
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	The money with two persons Anil and Sunil are in the ratio of 3 : 4. Anil can spends money in 5 days and Sunil can spends money in 6 days. Both spend money with their constant rate. After how many days will their money be in the ratio of 9 : 20?
A.	3 days
B.	4 days
C.	2 days
D.	1 day
Answer» C. 2 days

Discussion

11.	What is the common name for the chemical compound Sodium bicarbonate?
A.	Vinegar
B.	Detergent
C.	Baking powder
D.	Salt
Answer» D. Salt

Discussion

12.	Which Abhiyan has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15th September, 2018 ?
A.	Jhum Cultivation
B.	Ayushman Bharat
C.	Blue Economy
D.	Swachhata Hi Seva
Answer» E.

Discussion

13.	Which of the following depends on Build Operate Transfer System of Contract ?
A.	Public private partnership
B.	Resource and service
C.	Cost plus fee
D.	Fixed price
Answer» B. Resource and service

Discussion

14.	The sum of the five consecutive numbers is greater than 665 but less than 675. The sum of even numbers in the set of these five numbers is
A.	406
B.	404
C.	402
D.	400
Answer» D. 400

Discussion

15.	Which of the following is NOT a North East Indian sister state?
A.	Odisha
B.	Tripura
C.	Manipur
D.	Meghalaya
Answer» B. Tripura

Discussion

16.	The differential equation of the deflection curve generated due to the temperature difference between the bottom and top fibers for the beam loaded as shown in the following figure can be given as (assume α as the coefficient of thermal expansion)
A.	α(T1 - T2 × T1)/h
B.	α(T1 - T2)/h
C.	α(T1 ×T2 - T2)/h
D.	α(T2 - T1)/h
E.	α(T1 × T2 - T2)/(T1 × h)
Answer» E. α(T1 × T2 - T2)/(T1 × h)

Discussion

17.	Select the number that can replace the question mark? In the following series.58, 73, 99, 138, 193, ?, 368
A.	329
B.	312
C.	260
D.	268
Answer» E.

Discussion

18.	Which of the following pairs of symbols will NOT be on the opposite faces when the given sheet is folded to form a cube?
A.	% and @
B.	# and +
C.	@ and &
D.	$ and %
Answer» B. # and +

Discussion

19.	What is the best quality wheat of Madhya Pradesh known as?
A.	Bread wheat
B.	Annapoorna
C.	Sharbati
D.	Durum
Answer» D. Durum

Discussion

20.	The gas used for inflating balloons is?
A.	Helium
B.	Air
C.	Hydrogen
D.	Nitrogen
Answer» B. Air

Discussion

21.	Read the sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error is any, will be in one part is the sentence. The number of that part will be the answer. If there is no error, then the answer is (5). Ignore error of punctuation if any.Ella insisted to paying (1)/ for the expensive meal (2)/ even though it was (3)/ Anna who had invited her for brunch. (4)/ No Error
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	5
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

22.	When a DC series motor runs on no load:
A.	the speed of motor is very low
B.	the speed of motor is very high
C.	the motor does not run at all
D.	the motor runs at rated speed
Answer» C. the motor does not run at all

Discussion

23.	Two postmen, C and D, start walking from a post office. C walk 2 km north, then turns to his right and walks 5 km. Meanwhile D walks 5 km East, turns right and walks 6 km. Where is D with respect C?
A.	D is 8 km south of C
B.	D is 4 km south of C
C.	D is 8 km North of C
D.	D is 4 km North of C
Answer» B. D is 4 km south of C

Discussion

24.	Three persons A, B, C had different amount of money with them. C had an amount equal to the average of their total. A spent half of his money, B spent 2 / 3 of his money and C spent all of his money. The remaining amount with them is equal to half the amount B initially have. The percentage of total amount spent by all together, is:
A.	50%
B.	75%
C.	80%
D.	90%
Answer» C. 80%

Discussion

25.	The tool signature in the American system is 8 – 10 – 6 – 6 – 12 – 2 – 30 – 0. Side rake angle is:
A.	6°
B.	8°
C.	10°
D.	12°
Answer» D. 12°

Discussion

26.	Which of the following states/union territories does NOT have more than 75% forest cover as of forest report 2017?
A.	Mizoram
B.	Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.	Assam
D.	Lakshadweep
Answer» D. Lakshadweep

Discussion

27.	Scientists from which of the following institutes have developed a hybrid variety of grapes which is resistant to fungal diseases?
A.	IISER Pune
B.	Institute of Nano Science and Technology
C.	Physical Research Laboratory
D.	Agharkar Research Institute
E.	Harish-Chandra Research Institute
Answer» E. Harish-Chandra Research Institute

Discussion

28.	What is the least value of 15 cos2θ + 17 sin2θ?
A.	14
B.	15
C.	2
D.	18
Answer» C. 2

Discussion

29.	The energy obtained per gram intake is highest from?
A.	Carbohydrates
B.	Proteins
C.	Fat
D.	Hormones
Answer» D. Hormones

Discussion

30.	The matrix form of the linear system $\frac{{dx}}{{dt}} = 3x - 5y$ and $\frac{{dy}}{{dt}} = 4x + 8y$ is
A.	$\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 3&{ - 5}\\ 4&8 \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}$
B.	$\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 3&8\\ 4&{ - 5} \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}$
C.	$\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 4&{ - 5}\\ 3&8 \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}$
D.	$\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 4&8\\ 3&{ - 5} \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}$
Answer» B. $\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 3&8\\ 4&{ - 5} \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}$

Discussion

31.	What is the reflection of the point (5, -1) in the line y = 2?
A.	(5, -5)
B.	(-5, -5)
C.	(5, 5)
D.	(-5, 5)
Answer» D. (-5, 5)

Discussion

32.	The temporary erection provided to support a number of platforms at different levels for the convenience of workers is called______.
A.	Lintels
B.	Winders
C.	Shoring
D.	Scaffolding
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the sale of education assets of debt-ridden IL&FS to which of the following?
A.	Phoenix Equity Holdings Ltd.
B.	AK Equity Holdings Ltd.
C.	Lexington Equity Holdings Ltd.
D.	Woodbury Equity Holdings Ltd
E.	Census Equity Holdings
Answer» D. Woodbury Equity Holdings Ltd

Discussion

34.	The available power required at a receiving antenna is 10-6 Watts. Transmitting and receiving antennas have gain of 40 dB each. The carrier frequency is 4 GHz and the distance between them is 30 miles. The required transmitter power is
A.	0.64 W
B.	0.71 W
C.	0.78 W
D.	0.32 W
Answer» B. 0.71 W

Discussion

35.	Which festival is celebrated on the first day of Uttarayana?
A.	Vat Purnima
B.	Guru Purnima
C.	Onam
D.	Pongal
Answer» E.

Discussion

36.	A Gas engine has a swept volume of 300 cm3 and its volumetric efficiency is 0.88 and mechanical efficiency is 0.90. The volume of mixture taken in per stroke is
A.	248 cm3
B.	252 cm3
C.	264 cm3
D.	286 cm3
Answer» D. 286 cm3

Discussion

37.	The rotated positions of a dice are given below. Which number will be at the top if ‘3’ is at the bottom?
A.	6
B.	4
C.	2
D.	1
Answer» D. 1

Discussion

38.	The term ‘Butterfly stroke’ is related with:
A.	swimming
B.	boxing
C.	wrestling
D.	kanaddi
Answer» B. boxing

Discussion

39.	A particle is moving along a circular path with a constant speed of 10 ms-1. What is the magnitude of the change in velocity of the particle, when its moves through an angle of 60° around the centre of the circle?
A.	10√2 m/s
B.	10 m/s
C.	10√3 m/s
D.	Zero
Answer» C. 10√3 m/s

Discussion

40.	Read the following statements and answer which of the following arguments are stronger?Statements: Indian cricket team should continue playing against the Pakistan cricket team.I. Yes, it attracts both Indian and Pakistani audiences.II. No, it creates a dispute between India and Pakistan.
A.	Only argument॥ is strong.
B.	Both arguments I and II are not strong
C.	Only argument I is strong
D.	Both arguments I and II are strong
Answer» C. Only argument I is strong

Discussion

41.	Use the following passage for the questions based on it.Rahul and Kusum are good in Hindi and Maths, Sameer and Rahul are good in Hindi and Biology. Gita and Kusum are good in Marathi and Maths. Sameer, Gita and Mihir are good in History and Biology.Who is good in both Biology and Marathi?A. GitaB. KusumC. SameerD. Mihir
A.	D
B.	A
C.	B
D.	C
Answer» C. B

Discussion

42.	The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statement is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.Statements:Some books are erasers.All pens are erasers.Conclusion I: Some erasers are books.Conclusion II: Some books are pens.
A.	Only conclusion I follows.
B.	Only conclusion II follows.
C.	Both conclusions follow.
D.	Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.
Answer» B. Only conclusion II follows.

Discussion

43.	When did Neil Armstrong land on the Moon ?
A.	July 20, 1969
B.	June 20, 1968
C.	June 21, 1969
D.	July 12, 1968
Answer» B. June 20, 1968

Discussion

44.	The cost of the machine is Rs. 20,00,000, and if it is purchased under instalment basis; the company has to pay 25% of the cost at the time of purchase and the remaining amount in 10 annual equal instalments of Rs. 2,50,000 each. If rate of interest is 18%, compounded annually the present worth of the machine will be
A.	Rs. 17,01,000
B.	Rs. 16,22,500
C.	Rs. 15,43,000
D.	Rs. 14,64,500
Answer» C. Rs. 15,43,000

Discussion

45.	What is $\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 1}^1 \left\{ {\frac{d}{{dx}}\left( {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\frac{1}{x}} \right)} \right\}dx$ equal to?
A.	0
B.	$ - \frac{\pi }{4}$
C.	$ - \frac{\pi }{2}$
D.	$\frac{\pi }{2}$
Answer» D. $\frac{\pi }{2}$

Discussion

46.	The circumference of the base of a right circular cone is 44 cm and its height is 24 cm. The curved surface area (in cm2) of the cone is:(Take π $= \frac{22}{7}$)
A.	550
B.	528
C.	440
D.	572
Answer» B. 528

Discussion

47.	The letters of the following word, when arranged, form an appropriate word.T V L I E O NWhat is the position of alphabet 'T' in the word formed?
A.	7
B.	1
C.	2
D.	6
Answer» B. 1

Discussion

48.	Selling price of an article is Rs. 2695. If 23% discount is given, then what is the marked price (in Rs.)?
A.	3700
B.	3100
C.	3500
D.	3800
Answer» D. 3800

Discussion

49.	To be ________ of the main
A.	One
B.	None
C.	All
D.	Some
Answer» B. None

Discussion

50.	The Ministry of Human Resource Development is back to being Ministry of Education with the Union Cabinet approving the change in its name in July 2020. The Ministry of Education was renamed as the HRD ministry in which year?
A.	1970
B.	1975
C.	1980
D.	1985
E.	1990
Answer» E. 1990

Discussion

30.	The matrix form of the linear system \(\frac{{dx}}{{dt}} = 3x - 5y\) and \(\frac{{dy}}{{dt}} = 4x + 8y\) is
A.	\(\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 3&{ - 5}\\ 4&8 \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}\)
B.	\(\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 3&8\\ 4&{ - 5} \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}\)
C.	\(\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 4&{ - 5}\\ 3&8 \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}\)
D.	\(\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 4&8\\ 3&{ - 5} \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{d}{{dt}}\left\{ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\} = \left[ {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} 3&8\\ 4&{ - 5} \end{array}} \right]\left\{ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x\\ y \end{array}} \right\}\)

45.	What is \(\mathop \smallint \limits_{ - 1}^1 \left\{ {\frac{d}{{dx}}\left( {{{\tan }^{ - 1}}\frac{1}{x}} \right)} \right\}dx\) equal to?
A.	0
B.	\( - \frac{\pi }{4}\)
C.	\( - \frac{\pi }{2}\)
D.	\(\frac{\pi }{2}\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{\pi }{2}\)

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