[1] What is the name of the currency of Bangladesh?
A.
Taka
B.
Lek
C.
Dinar
D.
Peso
Ans:
Taka
Explanation :
The Bangladeshi Taka is the currency of Bangladesh. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Bangladesh Taka exchange rate is the EUR to BDT rate. The currency code for Takas is BDT, and the currency symbol is Tk.
[2] The famous car (chariot) festival is held at -
A.
Puri
B.
Gwalior
C.
Bhopal
D.
Konark
Ans:
Puri
Explanation :
Ratha Jatra (also called as Car Festival or Chariot Festival) is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Odisha, India.
[3] Which country has a high density of population?
A.
India
B.
Canada
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[4] The iron and steel plant in Chhattisgarh is at -
A.
Burnpur
B.
Salem
C.
Bhilai
D.
Bokaro
Ans:
Bhilai
Explanation :
The Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), located in Bhilai, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, is India's first and main producer of steel rails, as well as a major producer of wide steel plates and other steel products.
[5] The sex of a child is determined -
A.
six to seven weeks after conception
B.
in the third month of pregnancy
C.
at the time of sperm's entry
D.
at the time of fertilization of ovum
Ans:
at the time of sperm's entry
Explanation :
0
[6] The food chain of the ecosystem is maintained by the activities of:
A.
Decomposers
B.
Predators
C.
Producers
D.
Consumers
Ans:
Decomposers
Explanation :
0
[7] Which one of these primates is closest to the modern man?
A.
Orangutan
B.
Chimpanzee
C.
Gorilla
D.
Gibbon
Ans:
Chimpanzee
Explanation :
The closest living relatives of humans are bonobos and chimpanzees (both genus Pan) and gorillas (genus Gorilla). With the sequencing of both the human and chimpanzee genome, as of 2012 estimates of the similarity between their DNA sequences range between 95% and 99%.
[8] The surgery that was practised in ancient India is known from the works of which of the following scholars?
A.
Atreya
B.
Sushruta
C.
Charaka
D.
Vagbhata
Ans:
Sushruta
Explanation :
Sushruta, one of the founding fathers of surgery and plastic surgery, lived in India sometime between 600 to 1000 B.C. His Sushruta Samhita (Sushruta's compendium), one of the most outstanding treatises in Indian medical literature, describes the ancient tradition of surgery in India.
[9] Eutrophication' is associated with -
A.
Nitrates and Phosphates
B.
Sewage
C.
Silt load
D.
Vegetation
Ans:
Nitrates and Phosphates
Explanation :
Eutrophication most commonly arises from the oversupply of nutrients, most commonly as nitrogen or phosphorus, which leads to overgrowth of plants and algae in aquatic ecosystems. After such organisms die, bacterial degradation of their biomass results in oxygen consumption, thereby creating the state of hypoxia.
[10] The BSE Sensex is based on how many stocks?
A.
80
B.
100
C.
30
D.
50
Ans:
30
Explanation :
The BSE SENSEX (also known as the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange or Sensitive Index or simply the SENSEX) is a free-float market-weighted stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on Bombay Stock Exchange.
[11] The funds raised by the Government within the country is known as -
A.
Domestic budgetary source
B.
Domestic banking source
C.
Domestic saving source
D.
Domestic monetary source
Ans:
Domestic budgetary source
Explanation :
0
[12] Sick units are referred to:
A.
SIA
B.
DGTD
C.
FIPB
D.
BIFR
Ans:
BIFR
Explanation :
The Government of India, in order to tackle the problem of industrial sickness, had set up a Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), under the purview of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act,1985 (SICA).
[13] The concept Duopoly' was introduced by -
A.
Sweezy
B.
Malthus
C.
Ricardo
D.
Cournot
Ans:
Cournot
Explanation :
This model of duopoly critiques the Cournot model by stating that it is not the production quantity that primarily shapes competition between the two firms, but rather price.
[14] Which of the following is the feature of monopolistic competition?
A.
Single firm
B.
Large number of firms
C.
Group of firms
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Group of firms
Explanation :
A central feature of monopolistic competition is that products are differentiated. There are four main types of differentiation: Physical product differentiation, where firms use size, design, colour, shape, performance, and features to make their products different.
[15] The Supreme Court of India offers advice to the President on matters of Legal, Public or Constitutional importance based on -
A.
Article-148
B.
Article-129
C.
Article-147
D.
Article 143
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
[16] Which is the most effective means of executive control of administration?
A.
Financial administration
B.
Political direction
C.
Appointment and removal of top officials
D.
Subordinate legislation
Ans:
Appointment and removal of top officials
Explanation :
Budgetary System: A more effective means of control over administration by the Legislature is through the budgetary system. We have seen earlier that budgetary system places control of the administration in the hands of the executive.
[17] Violation of 'Rule of law’ arises mostly from -
A.
Lack of Checks and Balances
B.
Executive's Quasi-Judicial Powers
C.
Limited Franchise
D.
Delegated Legislation
Ans:
Lack of Checks and Balances
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
The Bangladeshi Taka is the currency of Bangladesh. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Bangladesh Taka exchange rate is the EUR to BDT rate. The currency code for Takas is BDT, and the currency symbol is Tk.
[2] The famous car (chariot) festival is held at -
A.
Puri
B.
Gwalior
C.
Bhopal
D.
Konark
Ans:
Puri
Explanation :
Ratha Jatra (also called as Car Festival or Chariot Festival) is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Odisha, India.
[3] Which country has a high density of population?
A.
India
B.
Canada
C.
Sweden
D.
Greenland
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[4] The iron and steel plant in Chhattisgarh is at -
A.
Burnpur
B.
Salem
C.
Bhilai
D.
Bokaro
Ans:
Bhilai
Explanation :
The Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), located in Bhilai, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, is India's first and main producer of steel rails, as well as a major producer of wide steel plates and other steel products.
[5] The sex of a child is determined -
A.
six to seven weeks after conception
B.
in the third month of pregnancy
C.
at the time of sperm's entry
D.
at the time of fertilization of ovum
Ans:
at the time of sperm's entry
Explanation :
0
[6] The food chain of the ecosystem is maintained by the activities of:
A.
Decomposers
B.
Predators
C.
Producers
D.
Consumers
Ans:
Decomposers
Explanation :
0
[7] Which one of these primates is closest to the modern man?
A.
Orangutan
B.
Chimpanzee
C.
Gorilla
D.
Gibbon
Ans:
Chimpanzee
Explanation :
The closest living relatives of humans are bonobos and chimpanzees (both genus Pan) and gorillas (genus Gorilla). With the sequencing of both the human and chimpanzee genome, as of 2012 estimates of the similarity between their DNA sequences range between 95% and 99%.
[8] The surgery that was practised in ancient India is known from the works of which of the following scholars?
A.
Atreya
B.
Sushruta
C.
Charaka
D.
Vagbhata
Ans:
Sushruta
Explanation :
Sushruta, one of the founding fathers of surgery and plastic surgery, lived in India sometime between 600 to 1000 B.C. His Sushruta Samhita (Sushruta's compendium), one of the most outstanding treatises in Indian medical literature, describes the ancient tradition of surgery in India.
[9] Eutrophication' is associated with -
A.
Nitrates and Phosphates
B.
Sewage
C.
Silt load
D.
Vegetation
Ans:
Nitrates and Phosphates
Explanation :
Eutrophication most commonly arises from the oversupply of nutrients, most commonly as nitrogen or phosphorus, which leads to overgrowth of plants and algae in aquatic ecosystems. After such organisms die, bacterial degradation of their biomass results in oxygen consumption, thereby creating the state of hypoxia.
[10] The BSE Sensex is based on how many stocks?
A.
80
B.
100
C.
30
D.
50
Ans:
30
Explanation :
The BSE SENSEX (also known as the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange or Sensitive Index or simply the SENSEX) is a free-float market-weighted stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on Bombay Stock Exchange.
[11] The funds raised by the Government within the country is known as -
A.
Domestic budgetary source
B.
Domestic banking source
C.
Domestic saving source
D.
Domestic monetary source
Ans:
Domestic budgetary source
Explanation :
0
[12] Sick units are referred to:
A.
SIA
B.
DGTD
C.
FIPB
D.
BIFR
Ans:
BIFR
Explanation :
The Government of India, in order to tackle the problem of industrial sickness, had set up a Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), under the purview of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act,1985 (SICA).
[13] The concept Duopoly' was introduced by -
A.
Sweezy
B.
Malthus
C.
Ricardo
D.
Cournot
Ans:
Cournot
Explanation :
This model of duopoly critiques the Cournot model by stating that it is not the production quantity that primarily shapes competition between the two firms, but rather price.
[14] Which of the following is the feature of monopolistic competition?
A.
Single firm
B.
Large number of firms
C.
Group of firms
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Group of firms
Explanation :
A central feature of monopolistic competition is that products are differentiated. There are four main types of differentiation: Physical product differentiation, where firms use size, design, colour, shape, performance, and features to make their products different.
[15] The Supreme Court of India offers advice to the President on matters of Legal, Public or Constitutional importance based on -
A.
Article-148
B.
Article-129
C.
Article-147
D.
Article 143
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
[16] Which is the most effective means of executive control of administration?
A.
Financial administration
B.
Political direction
C.
Appointment and removal of top officials
D.
Subordinate legislation
Ans:
Appointment and removal of top officials
Explanation :
Budgetary System: A more effective means of control over administration by the Legislature is through the budgetary system. We have seen earlier that budgetary system places control of the administration in the hands of the executive.
[17] Violation of 'Rule of law’ arises mostly from -
A.
Lack of Checks and Balances
B.
Executive's Quasi-Judicial Powers
C.
Limited Franchise
D.
Delegated Legislation
Ans:
Lack of Checks and Balances
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
0
[4] The iron and steel plant in Chhattisgarh is at -
A.
Burnpur
B.
Salem
C.
Bhilai
D.
Bokaro
Ans:
Bhilai
Explanation :
The Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), located in Bhilai, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, is India's first and main producer of steel rails, as well as a major producer of wide steel plates and other steel products.
[5] The sex of a child is determined -
A.
six to seven weeks after conception
B.
in the third month of pregnancy
C.
at the time of sperm's entry
D.
at the time of fertilization of ovum
Ans:
at the time of sperm's entry
Explanation :
0
[6] The food chain of the ecosystem is maintained by the activities of:
A.
Decomposers
B.
Predators
C.
Producers
D.
Consumers
Ans:
Decomposers
Explanation :
0
[7] Which one of these primates is closest to the modern man?
A.
Orangutan
B.
Chimpanzee
C.
Gorilla
D.
Gibbon
Ans:
Chimpanzee
Explanation :
The closest living relatives of humans are bonobos and chimpanzees (both genus Pan) and gorillas (genus Gorilla). With the sequencing of both the human and chimpanzee genome, as of 2012 estimates of the similarity between their DNA sequences range between 95% and 99%.
[8] The surgery that was practised in ancient India is known from the works of which of the following scholars?
A.
Atreya
B.
Sushruta
C.
Charaka
D.
Vagbhata
Ans:
Sushruta
Explanation :
Sushruta, one of the founding fathers of surgery and plastic surgery, lived in India sometime between 600 to 1000 B.C. His Sushruta Samhita (Sushruta's compendium), one of the most outstanding treatises in Indian medical literature, describes the ancient tradition of surgery in India.
[9] Eutrophication' is associated with -
A.
Nitrates and Phosphates
B.
Sewage
C.
Silt load
D.
Vegetation
Ans:
Nitrates and Phosphates
Explanation :
Eutrophication most commonly arises from the oversupply of nutrients, most commonly as nitrogen or phosphorus, which leads to overgrowth of plants and algae in aquatic ecosystems. After such organisms die, bacterial degradation of their biomass results in oxygen consumption, thereby creating the state of hypoxia.
[10] The BSE Sensex is based on how many stocks?
A.
80
B.
100
C.
30
D.
50
Ans:
30
Explanation :
The BSE SENSEX (also known as the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange or Sensitive Index or simply the SENSEX) is a free-float market-weighted stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on Bombay Stock Exchange.
[11] The funds raised by the Government within the country is known as -
A.
Domestic budgetary source
B.
Domestic banking source
C.
Domestic saving source
D.
Domestic monetary source
Ans:
Domestic budgetary source
Explanation :
0
[12] Sick units are referred to:
A.
SIA
B.
DGTD
C.
FIPB
D.
BIFR
Ans:
BIFR
Explanation :
The Government of India, in order to tackle the problem of industrial sickness, had set up a Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), under the purview of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act,1985 (SICA).
[13] The concept Duopoly' was introduced by -
A.
Sweezy
B.
Malthus
C.
Ricardo
D.
Cournot
Ans:
Cournot
Explanation :
This model of duopoly critiques the Cournot model by stating that it is not the production quantity that primarily shapes competition between the two firms, but rather price.
[14] Which of the following is the feature of monopolistic competition?
A.
Single firm
B.
Large number of firms
C.
Group of firms
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Group of firms
Explanation :
A central feature of monopolistic competition is that products are differentiated. There are four main types of differentiation: Physical product differentiation, where firms use size, design, colour, shape, performance, and features to make their products different.
[15] The Supreme Court of India offers advice to the President on matters of Legal, Public or Constitutional importance based on -
A.
Article-148
B.
Article-129
C.
Article-147
D.
Article 143
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
[16] Which is the most effective means of executive control of administration?
A.
Financial administration
B.
Political direction
C.
Appointment and removal of top officials
D.
Subordinate legislation
Ans:
Appointment and removal of top officials
Explanation :
Budgetary System: A more effective means of control over administration by the Legislature is through the budgetary system. We have seen earlier that budgetary system places control of the administration in the hands of the executive.
[17] Violation of 'Rule of law’ arises mostly from -
A.
Lack of Checks and Balances
B.
Executive's Quasi-Judicial Powers
C.
Limited Franchise
D.
Delegated Legislation
Ans:
Lack of Checks and Balances
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
0
[6] The food chain of the ecosystem is maintained by the activities of:
A.
Decomposers
B.
Predators
C.
Producers
D.
Consumers
Ans:
Decomposers
Explanation :
0
[7] Which one of these primates is closest to the modern man?
A.
Orangutan
B.
Chimpanzee
C.
Gorilla
D.
Gibbon
Ans:
Chimpanzee
Explanation :
The closest living relatives of humans are bonobos and chimpanzees (both genus Pan) and gorillas (genus Gorilla). With the sequencing of both the human and chimpanzee genome, as of 2012 estimates of the similarity between their DNA sequences range between 95% and 99%.
[8] The surgery that was practised in ancient India is known from the works of which of the following scholars?
A.
Atreya
B.
Sushruta
C.
Charaka
D.
Vagbhata
Ans:
Sushruta
Explanation :
Sushruta, one of the founding fathers of surgery and plastic surgery, lived in India sometime between 600 to 1000 B.C. His Sushruta Samhita (Sushruta's compendium), one of the most outstanding treatises in Indian medical literature, describes the ancient tradition of surgery in India.
[9] Eutrophication' is associated with -
A.
Nitrates and Phosphates
B.
Sewage
C.
Silt load
D.
Vegetation
Ans:
Nitrates and Phosphates
Explanation :
Eutrophication most commonly arises from the oversupply of nutrients, most commonly as nitrogen or phosphorus, which leads to overgrowth of plants and algae in aquatic ecosystems. After such organisms die, bacterial degradation of their biomass results in oxygen consumption, thereby creating the state of hypoxia.
[10] The BSE Sensex is based on how many stocks?
A.
80
B.
100
C.
30
D.
50
Ans:
30
Explanation :
The BSE SENSEX (also known as the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange or Sensitive Index or simply the SENSEX) is a free-float market-weighted stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on Bombay Stock Exchange.
[11] The funds raised by the Government within the country is known as -
A.
Domestic budgetary source
B.
Domestic banking source
C.
Domestic saving source
D.
Domestic monetary source
Ans:
Domestic budgetary source
Explanation :
0
[12] Sick units are referred to:
A.
SIA
B.
DGTD
C.
FIPB
D.
BIFR
Ans:
BIFR
Explanation :
The Government of India, in order to tackle the problem of industrial sickness, had set up a Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), under the purview of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act,1985 (SICA).
[13] The concept Duopoly' was introduced by -
A.
Sweezy
B.
Malthus
C.
Ricardo
D.
Cournot
Ans:
Cournot
Explanation :
This model of duopoly critiques the Cournot model by stating that it is not the production quantity that primarily shapes competition between the two firms, but rather price.
[14] Which of the following is the feature of monopolistic competition?
A.
Single firm
B.
Large number of firms
C.
Group of firms
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Group of firms
Explanation :
A central feature of monopolistic competition is that products are differentiated. There are four main types of differentiation: Physical product differentiation, where firms use size, design, colour, shape, performance, and features to make their products different.
[15] The Supreme Court of India offers advice to the President on matters of Legal, Public or Constitutional importance based on -
A.
Article-148
B.
Article-129
C.
Article-147
D.
Article 143
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
[16] Which is the most effective means of executive control of administration?
A.
Financial administration
B.
Political direction
C.
Appointment and removal of top officials
D.
Subordinate legislation
Ans:
Appointment and removal of top officials
Explanation :
Budgetary System: A more effective means of control over administration by the Legislature is through the budgetary system. We have seen earlier that budgetary system places control of the administration in the hands of the executive.
[17] Violation of 'Rule of law’ arises mostly from -
A.
Lack of Checks and Balances
B.
Executive's Quasi-Judicial Powers
C.
Limited Franchise
D.
Delegated Legislation
Ans:
Lack of Checks and Balances
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
The closest living relatives of humans are bonobos and chimpanzees (both genus Pan) and gorillas (genus Gorilla). With the sequencing of both the human and chimpanzee genome, as of 2012 estimates of the similarity between their DNA sequences range between 95% and 99%.
[8] The surgery that was practised in ancient India is known from the works of which of the following scholars?
A.
Atreya
B.
Sushruta
C.
Charaka
D.
Vagbhata
Ans:
Sushruta
Explanation :
Sushruta, one of the founding fathers of surgery and plastic surgery, lived in India sometime between 600 to 1000 B.C. His Sushruta Samhita (Sushruta's compendium), one of the most outstanding treatises in Indian medical literature, describes the ancient tradition of surgery in India.
[9] Eutrophication' is associated with -
A.
Nitrates and Phosphates
B.
Sewage
C.
Silt load
D.
Vegetation
Ans:
Nitrates and Phosphates
Explanation :
Eutrophication most commonly arises from the oversupply of nutrients, most commonly as nitrogen or phosphorus, which leads to overgrowth of plants and algae in aquatic ecosystems. After such organisms die, bacterial degradation of their biomass results in oxygen consumption, thereby creating the state of hypoxia.
[10] The BSE Sensex is based on how many stocks?
A.
80
B.
100
C.
30
D.
50
Ans:
30
Explanation :
The BSE SENSEX (also known as the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange or Sensitive Index or simply the SENSEX) is a free-float market-weighted stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on Bombay Stock Exchange.
[11] The funds raised by the Government within the country is known as -
A.
Domestic budgetary source
B.
Domestic banking source
C.
Domestic saving source
D.
Domestic monetary source
Ans:
Domestic budgetary source
Explanation :
0
[12] Sick units are referred to:
A.
SIA
B.
DGTD
C.
FIPB
D.
BIFR
Ans:
BIFR
Explanation :
The Government of India, in order to tackle the problem of industrial sickness, had set up a Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), under the purview of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act,1985 (SICA).
[13] The concept Duopoly' was introduced by -
A.
Sweezy
B.
Malthus
C.
Ricardo
D.
Cournot
Ans:
Cournot
Explanation :
This model of duopoly critiques the Cournot model by stating that it is not the production quantity that primarily shapes competition between the two firms, but rather price.
[14] Which of the following is the feature of monopolistic competition?
A.
Single firm
B.
Large number of firms
C.
Group of firms
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Group of firms
Explanation :
A central feature of monopolistic competition is that products are differentiated. There are four main types of differentiation: Physical product differentiation, where firms use size, design, colour, shape, performance, and features to make their products different.
[15] The Supreme Court of India offers advice to the President on matters of Legal, Public or Constitutional importance based on -
A.
Article-148
B.
Article-129
C.
Article-147
D.
Article 143
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
[16] Which is the most effective means of executive control of administration?
A.
Financial administration
B.
Political direction
C.
Appointment and removal of top officials
D.
Subordinate legislation
Ans:
Appointment and removal of top officials
Explanation :
Budgetary System: A more effective means of control over administration by the Legislature is through the budgetary system. We have seen earlier that budgetary system places control of the administration in the hands of the executive.
[17] Violation of 'Rule of law’ arises mostly from -
A.
Lack of Checks and Balances
B.
Executive's Quasi-Judicial Powers
C.
Limited Franchise
D.
Delegated Legislation
Ans:
Lack of Checks and Balances
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
Eutrophication most commonly arises from the oversupply of nutrients, most commonly as nitrogen or phosphorus, which leads to overgrowth of plants and algae in aquatic ecosystems. After such organisms die, bacterial degradation of their biomass results in oxygen consumption, thereby creating the state of hypoxia.
[10] The BSE Sensex is based on how many stocks?
A.
80
B.
100
C.
30
D.
50
Ans:
30
Explanation :
The BSE SENSEX (also known as the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange or Sensitive Index or simply the SENSEX) is a free-float market-weighted stock market index of 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on Bombay Stock Exchange.
[11] The funds raised by the Government within the country is known as -
A.
Domestic budgetary source
B.
Domestic banking source
C.
Domestic saving source
D.
Domestic monetary source
Ans:
Domestic budgetary source
Explanation :
0
[12] Sick units are referred to:
A.
SIA
B.
DGTD
C.
FIPB
D.
BIFR
Ans:
BIFR
Explanation :
The Government of India, in order to tackle the problem of industrial sickness, had set up a Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), under the purview of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act,1985 (SICA).
[13] The concept Duopoly' was introduced by -
A.
Sweezy
B.
Malthus
C.
Ricardo
D.
Cournot
Ans:
Cournot
Explanation :
This model of duopoly critiques the Cournot model by stating that it is not the production quantity that primarily shapes competition between the two firms, but rather price.
[14] Which of the following is the feature of monopolistic competition?
A.
Single firm
B.
Large number of firms
C.
Group of firms
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Group of firms
Explanation :
A central feature of monopolistic competition is that products are differentiated. There are four main types of differentiation: Physical product differentiation, where firms use size, design, colour, shape, performance, and features to make their products different.
[15] The Supreme Court of India offers advice to the President on matters of Legal, Public or Constitutional importance based on -
A.
Article-148
B.
Article-129
C.
Article-147
D.
Article 143
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
[16] Which is the most effective means of executive control of administration?
A.
Financial administration
B.
Political direction
C.
Appointment and removal of top officials
D.
Subordinate legislation
Ans:
Appointment and removal of top officials
Explanation :
Budgetary System: A more effective means of control over administration by the Legislature is through the budgetary system. We have seen earlier that budgetary system places control of the administration in the hands of the executive.
[17] Violation of 'Rule of law’ arises mostly from -
A.
Lack of Checks and Balances
B.
Executive's Quasi-Judicial Powers
C.
Limited Franchise
D.
Delegated Legislation
Ans:
Lack of Checks and Balances
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
0
[12] Sick units are referred to:
A.
SIA
B.
DGTD
C.
FIPB
D.
BIFR
Ans:
BIFR
Explanation :
The Government of India, in order to tackle the problem of industrial sickness, had set up a Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), under the purview of Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act,1985 (SICA).
[13] The concept Duopoly' was introduced by -
A.
Sweezy
B.
Malthus
C.
Ricardo
D.
Cournot
Ans:
Cournot
Explanation :
This model of duopoly critiques the Cournot model by stating that it is not the production quantity that primarily shapes competition between the two firms, but rather price.
[14] Which of the following is the feature of monopolistic competition?
A.
Single firm
B.
Large number of firms
C.
Group of firms
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Group of firms
Explanation :
A central feature of monopolistic competition is that products are differentiated. There are four main types of differentiation: Physical product differentiation, where firms use size, design, colour, shape, performance, and features to make their products different.
[15] The Supreme Court of India offers advice to the President on matters of Legal, Public or Constitutional importance based on -
A.
Article-148
B.
Article-129
C.
Article-147
D.
Article 143
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
[16] Which is the most effective means of executive control of administration?
A.
Financial administration
B.
Political direction
C.
Appointment and removal of top officials
D.
Subordinate legislation
Ans:
Appointment and removal of top officials
Explanation :
Budgetary System: A more effective means of control over administration by the Legislature is through the budgetary system. We have seen earlier that budgetary system places control of the administration in the hands of the executive.
[17] Violation of 'Rule of law’ arises mostly from -
A.
Lack of Checks and Balances
B.
Executive's Quasi-Judicial Powers
C.
Limited Franchise
D.
Delegated Legislation
Ans:
Lack of Checks and Balances
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
This model of duopoly critiques the Cournot model by stating that it is not the production quantity that primarily shapes competition between the two firms, but rather price.
[14] Which of the following is the feature of monopolistic competition?
A.
Single firm
B.
Large number of firms
C.
Group of firms
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Group of firms
Explanation :
A central feature of monopolistic competition is that products are differentiated. There are four main types of differentiation: Physical product differentiation, where firms use size, design, colour, shape, performance, and features to make their products different.
[15] The Supreme Court of India offers advice to the President on matters of Legal, Public or Constitutional importance based on -
A.
Article-148
B.
Article-129
C.
Article-147
D.
Article 143
Ans:
Article 143
Explanation :
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
[16] Which is the most effective means of executive control of administration?
A.
Financial administration
B.
Political direction
C.
Appointment and removal of top officials
D.
Subordinate legislation
Ans:
Appointment and removal of top officials
Explanation :
Budgetary System: A more effective means of control over administration by the Legislature is through the budgetary system. We have seen earlier that budgetary system places control of the administration in the hands of the executive.
[17] Violation of 'Rule of law’ arises mostly from -
A.
Lack of Checks and Balances
B.
Executive's Quasi-Judicial Powers
C.
Limited Franchise
D.
Delegated Legislation
Ans:
Lack of Checks and Balances
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
Article 143 of the Indian Constitution confers upon the Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
[16] Which is the most effective means of executive control of administration?
A.
Financial administration
B.
Political direction
C.
Appointment and removal of top officials
D.
Subordinate legislation
Ans:
Appointment and removal of top officials
Explanation :
Budgetary System: A more effective means of control over administration by the Legislature is through the budgetary system. We have seen earlier that budgetary system places control of the administration in the hands of the executive.
[17] Violation of 'Rule of law’ arises mostly from -
A.
Lack of Checks and Balances
B.
Executive's Quasi-Judicial Powers
C.
Limited Franchise
D.
Delegated Legislation
Ans:
Lack of Checks and Balances
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
When the government seeks to punish someone for an offense that was not deemed criminal at the time it was committed, the rule of law is violated because the government exceeds its legal authority to punish. The rule of law requires that government impose liability only insofar as the law will allow.
[18] Which of the following has been ranked first in the list of top global cities index released in 2011?
A.
Tokyo
B.
New York
C.
London
D.
Washington
Ans:
New York
Explanation :
0
[19] The book "Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan is written by -
A.
Jamil Ahmad
B.
Khatija Akbar
C.
Khurram Iqbal
D.
M.J. Akbar
Ans:
M.J. Akbar
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, acclaimed author and journalist M. J. Akbar traces the search for a “Muslim space” that began in the eighteenth century, and the events, people, circumstances, and mind-set that culminated in a fractured India in 1947.
[20] The 37th G-8 Summit was held in 2011 at:
A.
Paris
B.
Moscow
C.
Montreal
D.
Deauville
Ans:
Deauville
Explanation :
0
[21] Sex hormones are:
A.
Vitamins
B.
Alkanes
C.
Carbohydrates
D.
Steroids
Ans:
Steroids
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
The two main sex hormones — estrogen and testosterone — have wide-ranging effects in the body. Produced primarily by the ovaries (estrogen) and testes (testosterone), these hormones affect not just your sexual function but also your bones, brain, and blood vessels, for example.
[22] Which of the following cities in India is considered the greenest?
A.
Delhi
B.
Thiruvananthapuram
C.
Bangalore
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
Chandigarh city in India is considered to be the greenest which is famous for its rock garden, Suhana lake and Rose garden.
[23] Synagogue is the place of worship of:
A.
Zoroastrianism
B.
Taoism
C.
Judaism
D.
Shintoism
Ans:
Judaism
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
The synagogue is the Jewish place of worship, but is also used as a place to study, and often as a community centre as well. Orthodox Jews often use the Yiddish word shul (pronounced shool) to refer to their synagogue. In the USA, synagogues are often called temples.
[24] The best way to maintain a natural equilibrium between the pest and predator is by using -
A.
insecticides
B.
biological control
C.
pesticides
D.
herbicides
Ans:
biological control
Explanation :
0
[25] 'Dry ice is the condensed form of:
A.
sulphur trioxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
highly cooled water
D.
oxygen
Ans:
carbon dioxide
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
Dry ice is just cooled and condensed carbon dioxide. It skips the melting process and sublimates directly into carbon dioxide gas when it reaches room temperature and pressure and expands.
[26] The materials which are strongly attracted by magnet are called -
A.
ferro-magnetic substances
B.
universal substances
C.
paramagnetic substances
D.
diamagnetic substances
Ans:
ferromagnetic substances
Explanation :
Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic). These include the elements iron, nickel and cobalt and their alloys, some alloys of rare-earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone.
[27] In a pin-hole camera, we usually get -
A.
erect impression
B.
inverted impression
C.
erect image
D.
inverted image
Ans:
inverted impression
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
In the pinhole camera, the light enters through a very fine hole and is propagated in a straight line. An inverted image is formed in a pinhole camera because the light rays coming from the top and bottom of the object intersect at the pinhole.
[28] What happens to the kinetic energy of gas molecules with rise of temperature?
A.
Remains same
B.
Fluctuates
C.
Increases
D.
Decreases
Ans:
Increases
Explanation :
Amontons's law. If the temperature is increased, the average speed and kinetic energy of the gas molecules increase. If the gas volume is decreased, the container wall area decreases and the molecule- wall collision frequency increases, both of which increase the pressure exerted by the gas
[29] Who invented the modem?
A.
Apple Computers Inc.
B.
Digital Equipment Corporation
C.
Wang Laboratories Ltd.
D.
AT&T Information Systems
Ans:
AT&T Information Systems
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
In 1962, the first commercial modem was manufactured - the Bell 103 by AT&T. The Bell 103 was also the first modem with full-duplex transmission, frequency-shift keying or FSK, and had a speed of 300 bits per second or 300 bauds. The 56K modem was invented by Dr. Brent Townshend in 1996.
[30] Non-violence as taught and practised by Mahatma Gandhi is rooted in the Indian Doctrine of:
A.
Swaraj
B.
Swadeshi
C.
Satyagraha
D.
Ahimsa
Ans:
Ahimsa
Explanation :
0
[31] The Social Contract theory deals with -
A.
The Purpose of State
B.
The Origin of the State
C.
The Nature of State
D.
The Functions of State
Ans:
The Origin of the State
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
Social contract theory says that people live together in society in accordance with an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior. Social contracts can be explicit, such as laws, or implicit, such as raising one's hand in class to speak.
[32] Who was the founder of the Aligarh Movement?
A.
Syed Amir All
B.
Maulvi Chiragh All
C.
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
D.
Abdul Halim Sharar
Ans:
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation :
In 1866, Sir Syed established British India Association at Aligarh. The main purpose of this organization was to express the grievances and point of view of Indians to the British parliament.
[33] 'Prince of Pilgrims' was the name attributed to:
A.
Plutarch
B.
Hiuen Tsang
C.
Fa-Hien
D.
I-Tsing
Ans:
Hiuen Tsang
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
'Prince of pilgrims' Hieun Tsang, the well-known Chinese traveller was a Buddhist scholar who visited India in the 7th century A.D., (630-644 A.D). He came to India to visit all the places connected with the life of the Buddha, to further his knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and to collect Buddhist manuscripts.
[34] Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?
A.
Sarnath
B.
Rajagriha
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Bodh-Gaya
Ans:
Sarnath
Explanation :
After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya the Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.
[35] Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian?
A.
Dara Shukoh
B.
Sulaiman Shukoh
C.
Khusru
D.
Murad
Ans:
Dara Shukoh
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
The Mughal prince Dara Shikuh, for example, translated (or at least oversaw the translation of) the Gita into Persian, but he was arguably more interested in the Yoga Vasishtha and the Upanishads (his translation is titled Sirr-i Akbar).
[36] What is the name given to the smallest unit of data space available in a spreadsheet software application?
A.
Row
B.
Block
C.
Cell
D.
Pixel
Ans:
Cell
Explanation :
0
[37] The land between two rivers is called:
A.
Natural Levees
B.
Alluvial Cones
C.
Braided Stream
D.
Doab
Ans:
Doab
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
Doab is a term used in South Asia for the "tongue," or tract of land lying between two converging, or confluent, rivers. McGregor defines it as "(Persian do-āb: a region lying between and reaching to the confluence of two rivers.
[38] Which year is called as the 'Demographic divide'?
A.
1941
B.
1921
C.
1901
D.
1931
Ans:
1921
Explanation :
The year 1921 is a “year of the great divide” in the demographic history of India when mortality started to decline leading to acceleration in the rate of population growth (the second stage).
[39] A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain bacteria up to -
A.
five million
B.
one billion and above
C.
fifty thousand
D.
five hundred thousand
Ans:
one billion and above
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
0
[40] The leading sesame producing country in the world is -
A.
Mexico
B.
U.S.A.
C.
China
D.
India
Ans:
India
Explanation :
0
[41] The most literate Union Territory in India is -
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Lakshadweep
C.
Delhi
D.
Pondicherry
Ans:
Lakshadweep
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
Among the Union Territories Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate. Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 91.85%.
[42] The first Secretary-General of the United Nations was -
A.
U. Thant
B.
Dr. Kurt Waldheim
C.
Dag Hammarskjold
D.
Trygve Lie
Ans:
Trygve Lie
Explanation :
After World War II, he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945, being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General, Trygve Lie.
[43] Bina Refinery, which was dedicated to the nation in 2011, is located in –
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
0
[44] Golden Player Award in the IPL-IV Championship (2011) was won by –
A.
Lasith Malinga
B.
Virat Kohli
C.
Chris Gayle
D.
Kieron Pollard
Ans:
Chris Gayle
Explanation :
Chennai Super Kings is IPL 4 winner, Chris Gayle Best bats man and Best bowler Lasit Malinga. The great IPL 4 final match between Chennai Super kings Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Chennai Chepauk Stadium today on May 28. CSK became the IPL 4 winner 2011 by beating RCB by 58 runs in the final match.
[45] A reduction reaction involves -
A.
addition of oxygen
B.
addition of nitrogen
C.
addition of hydrogen
D.
None of the above
Ans:
addition of hydrogen
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
A reduction reaction is one in which a reactant in a chemical reaction gains one or more electrons. Reduction reactions always occur in conjunction with oxidation reactions, in which a reactant loses one or more electrons. Reduction-oxidation reactions are often called redox equations.
[46] An antiknock for petrol is -
A.
Sodium hydroxide
B.
Ethanol
C.
Sodium benzoate
D.
Lead tetraethyl
Ans:
Lead tetraethyl
Explanation :
An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel's octane rating by raising the temperature and pressure at which auto-ignition occurs.
[47] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A.
Vitamin C - Scurvy
B.
Vitamin K - Clotting of blood
C.
Vitamin A - Night blindness
D.
Vitamin E - Rickets
Ans:
Vitamin E - Rickets
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones. People with rickets may have weak and soft bones, stunted growth, and, in severe cases, skeletal deformities.
[48] The fibre that will yield ammonia when destructively distilled is -
A.
Wool
B.
Cellulose acetate
C.
Cotton
D.
Silk
Ans:
Wool
Explanation :
0
[49] During respiration, energy is derived from -
A.
ATP
B.
Chlorophyll
C.
RNA
D.
DNA
Ans:
ATP
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :
Explanation :
During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Energy released during the reaction is captured by the energy-carrying molecule ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
[50] When was a global network of daily temperature records created?
A.
Around 1890
B.
Around 1920
C.
Around 1800
D.
Around 1850
Ans:
Around 1920
Explanation :