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8751.

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.TRANSITION

A. Change
B. End
C. Introduction
D. Stagnation
Answer» B. End
8752.

The length breadth and height of a cuboid are in the ratio 4: 3: 2. If the volume of the cuboid is 1536 cm, then what will be the total surface area of the cuboid?

A. 868 cm2
B. 416 cm2
C. 624 cm2
D. 832 cm2
Answer» E.
8753.

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Filtration and boiling2. Cooling and solidifying3. Sugarcane production4. Jaggery making5. Juice extraction

A. 3, 5, 1, 2, 4
B. 3, 5, 2, 4, 1
C. 3, 4, 5, 2, 1
D. 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
Answer» B. 3, 5, 2, 4, 1
8754.

Regarding plane-table survey, which of the following statements does not hold true?

A. It is quite suitable for small scale surveys
B. Less number of control points are required
C. All the plotting work including contouring can be done in the field
D. It can be done in all seasons
Answer» E.
8755.

The point of origin of an earthquake is known as

A. Tectonic point
B. Seismic focus
C. Plutonic point
D. Epicentre
Answer» C. Plutonic point
8756.

When each edge of a cube is increased by 10%, then the increase in the total surface area of cube is

A. 44%
B. 21%
C. 20%
D. 40%
Answer» C. 20%
8757.

Steam curing is not used with ______.

A. Ordinary Portland cement
B. Rapid hardening cement
C. High alumina cement
D. All the options are correct
Answer» D. All the options are correct
8758.

Six friends – A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a circle facing centre. F is sitting immediate left of A and B is sitting opposite to E. A and D is sitting opposite to each other. Who is sitting opposite to F?

A. A
B. E
C. C
D. F
Answer» D. F
8759.

The front door of Mr. X's house faces East. Mr. X leaves the house, walking 50 m straight from the back door that is situated directly opposite to the front door. He then turns to his right, walks for another 50 m and stops. The direction of the point Mr. X is row located at with respect to the starting point is ______.

A. North-West
B. North-East
C. South-East
D. West
Answer» B. North-East
8760.

Unit of wave length is

A. λ
B. meter
C. μs1
D. second
Answer» C. μs1
8761.

The verses and ideas of which one of the following personalities have been preserved in ‘Panchvani’ and ‘Bijak’?

A. Mirabai
B. Kabir
C. Guru Nanak
D. Ravidas
Answer» C. Guru Nanak
8762.

What is the most commonly standard length of a feeler gauge blade?

A. 25 mm
B. 65 mm
C. 100 mm
D. 50 mm
Answer» D. 50 mm
8763.

The disease Kala-Azar is caused by

A. Escherichia coli
B. Leishmania
C. Amoeba
D. Clostridium
Answer» C. Amoeba
8764.

What is the modulation index in a frequency modulated signal with a carrier frequency of 100 kHz, modulating frequency of 4 kHz and frequency deviation of 50 kHz?

A. 5
B. 8
C. 12.5
D. 20
Answer» D. 20
8765.

To double the period of oscillation of a simple pendulum with small swings

A. Its length should be quadrupled
B. The mass of the bob should be quadrupled
C. Its length should be doubled
D. The mass of the bob should be doubled
Answer» B. The mass of the bob should be quadrupled
8766.

The step-by-best procedure to ride EHang 184: I. Sit back and enjoy the ride II. Select one of the pre-programmed destinations on the touch screenIII. Use the company’s smartphone app and ask for the flying taxi to pick them up from designated zones IV. Strap oneself into the race-car-style seat

A. I, III, II, IV
B. III, IV, II, I
C. III, II, IV, I
D. II, I, IV, III
Answer» C. III, II, IV, I
8767.

Read the following data carefully and answer the question based on it.i) ‘A + G’ means ‘A is mother of G’ii) ‘A ÷ G’ means ‘A is daughter of G’iii) ‘A – G’ means ‘A is husband of G’iv) ‘A × G’ means ‘A is maternal aunt of G’If L + M × N then how is L related to N?

A. Aunt
B. Mother
C. Daughter
D. Maternal Grandmother
Answer» E.
8768.

The connection of NVC in DC 3 point starter, is connected across DC supply in series with:

A. field winding
B. handle
C. overload relay
D. starting resistor
Answer» B. handle
8769.

What is the relation between the refractive index of core n1 and cladding n2?

A. n2 is less than n1
B. n1 is equal to n2
C. n1 is less than n2
D. No relation between n1 and n2
Answer» B. n1 is equal to n2
8770.

Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act,1919?1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provincesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
8771.

The position of centroid can be determined by inspection, if an area has

A. Single axis of symmetry
B. Two axes of symmetry
C. An irregular shape
D. Centre axes of symmetry
Answer» C. An irregular shape
8772.

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Ornaments2. Gold3. Goldsmith4. Jewellery shop5. Bride

A. 4, 2, 5, 3, 1
B. 2, 5, 4, 3, 1
C. 2, 4, 5, 1, 3
D. 2, 3, 1, 4, 5
Answer» E.
8773.

The difference between the measured value and the true value of a measurand is called ________.

A. Sensitivity
B. Threshold
C. Fidelity
D. Static error
Answer» E.
8774.

What is the theme of the International Naval event 'MILAN', to be held in March 2020?

A. Synergy Across the Seas
B. In Pursuit of Maritime Good Order - Need for Comprehensive Information Sharing Apparatus
C. Friendship Across the Seas
D. Crossing the boundries
E. None of the above
Answer» B. In Pursuit of Maritime Good Order - Need for Comprehensive Information Sharing Apparatus
8775.

There are m men and two women participating in a chess tournament. Each participant plays two games with every other participant. If the number of games played by the men between themselves exceeds the number of games played between the men and the women then the value of m is

A. 12
B. 11
C. 9
D. 7
Answer» B. 11
8776.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. One who helps a person in need

A. samaritan
B. veteran
C. collaborator
D. mercenary
Answer» B. veteran
8777.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Incapable of failure or error.

A. Incorrigible
B. Incurable
C. Infallible
D. Irredeemable
Answer» D. Irredeemable
8778.

The specific heat of a gas remains constant at all temperatures and pressures is discussed in:

A. Boyle's Law
B. Charles' Law
C. Regnault's Law
D. Joule's Law
Answer» D. Joule's Law
8779.

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. State2. Individual3. Family4. Community5. Country

A. 2, 3, 4, 1, 5
B. 5, 2, 4, 3, 1
C. 2, 3, 4, 5, 1
D. 2, 5, 4, 3, 1
Answer» B. 5, 2, 4, 3, 1
8780.

Which of the following days is observed every year on 28 April?

A. World Malaria Day
B. World Day for Safety and Health at Work
C. World Intellectual Property Day
D. National Panchayati Raj Day
E. World Book and Copyright Day
Answer» C. World Intellectual Property Day
8781.

Which of the following is a warm-blooded?

A. Pigeon
B. Crocodile
C. Toad
D. Fish
Answer» B. Crocodile
8782.

The greatest number by which dividing 63, 138 and 228 leaves the same remainder in each case is

A. 25
B. 18
C. 15
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
8783.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.Familiar

A. Usual
B. Common
C. Known
D. Strange
Answer» E.
8784.

The object which are used to support the core is known as

A. Chill
B. Chaplets
C. Riser
D. Sprue
Answer» C. Riser
8785.

What approximate value should come in place of the questions mark (?) in the following questions?\(\dfrac{5}{8} \rm \ of \ 4011.33+\dfrac{7}{10} \ of \ 3411.22=?\)

A. 4930
B. 4810
C. 4890
D. 4980
Answer» D. 4980
8786.

Which of the following impart yellow colour to urine in humans?

A. Lymph
B. Bile salts
C. Urochrome
D. Cholesterol
Answer» D. Cholesterol
8787.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.The GATT Treaty, it is explained, would allow subsidized to the extent of 10% of the market price.

A. would allow supply
B. would allow support
C. would allow subsidy
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
8788.

The value of \(\sqrt {3\frac{1}{{16}}} + \frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{4} = \) ?

A. \(1 \frac{1}{4}\)
B. \(1 \frac{3}{4}\)
C. 1
D. \(1 \frac{1}{2}\)
Answer» E.
8789.

Which fraction among 3/11, 4/7 and 5/8 is the smallest?

A. 3/11
B. 4/7
C. 5/8
D. All are equal
Answer» B. 4/7
8790.

The average weight of Shubha, Govinda and Reshma is 65 kg. If the average weight of Shubha and Govinda be 63 kg and that of Govinda and Reshma be 70 kg, then the weight of Govinda is

A. 42
B. 71
C. 88
D. 46
Answer» C. 88
8791.

Which of the following monuments was built by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate the victory over Gujarat?

A. Jama Masjid
B. Buland Darwaza
C. Red Fort
D. Agra Fort
Answer» C. Red Fort
8792.

VLSI stands for

A. Very Large Scale Integration
B. Village Level Systems Integration
C. Virtual Light System Information
D. Verified Large System Integration
Answer» B. Village Level Systems Integration
8793.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order. Science means P: how things Q: finding out R: actually happen

A. QPR
B. PRQ
C. PQR
D. RQP
Answer» B. PRQ
8794.

What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?

A. Recently discovered uranium deposits
B. Tropical rain forests
C. Underground cave systems
D. Water reservoirs
Answer» E.
8795.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements: All nieces are sisters.Some nieces are brothers.ConclusionI : Some brothers are sisters.II : All sisters are nieces.III : No brothers are sisters.

A. Only conclusion II follows
B. Only conclusion I and III follows
C. All conclusions I, II and III follow
D. Only conclusion I follows
Answer» E.
8796.

As per year Statistical Review of World Energy 2015, India is the ______ largest producer of coal in the world.

A. 1st
B. 4th
C. 6th
D. 8th
Answer» C. 6th
8797.

Which of the following is organising the 21-day long online workshop for coaches in April 2020?

A. Sports Authority of India
B. National Sports Federations
C. Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3
8798.

Which of the following programmes was launched in the year 2012 with the objective to link skill training programme with employment?

A. Employment Linked Skill Training Programme
B. Regular Skill Training Programme
C. Pradhanmantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
D. None of these
Answer» B. Regular Skill Training Programme
8799.

Study the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following series.65, 88, 77, 98, 91, 108, ?, 118, 125

A. 104
B. 95
C. 99
D. 107
Answer» E.
8800.

When a jet plane flying at 300 m/s is at the very top of its trajectory, the apparent weight of a passenger is one half of her actual weight. Find the radius of curvature R of the flight path at this point. Use g = 10 m/s2

A. 22 km
B. 18 km
C. 30 km
D. 16 km
Answer» C. 30 km