[1] Who developed the idea that "means justify the ends"?
A.
Kautilya
B.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
C.
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
D.
Mahatma Gandhi
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Gandhi firmly believed that the means always justify the end. So he chose only good means to drive away the British from India.
[2] Who said that 'the real seat of taste is not the tongue, but the mind?
A.
Aurobindo Ghosh
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D.
Swami Vivekananda
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi Quote: “The real seat of taste was not the tongue but the mind.” (7 wallpapers) - Quotefancy.
[3] Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the preamble to the Indian Constitution?
A.
the 38th Amendment Act, 1975
B.
the 40th Amendment Act, 1976
C.
the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
D.
the 44th Amendment Act, 1979
Ans:
the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
Explanation :
The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".
[4] The interval between two sessions of either House of Parliament should not exceed -
A.
three months
B.
six months
C.
nine months
D.
twelve months
Ans:
six months
Explanation :
The period during which the House meets to conduct its business is called a session. The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than a six-month gap between the two sessions. Hence the Parliament must meet at least twice a year.
[5] Helium gas is used in gas balloons instead of hydrogen gas because it is
A.
lighter than hydrogen
B.
more abundant that hydrogen
C.
non-combustible
D.
more stable
Ans:
lighter than hydrogen
Explanation :
The gases like hydrogen and helium are used in the balloons because they are lighter than the air. But helium is more preferable than hydrogen because helium is non-combustible and that's why it is more safe to use.
[6] The gas used in the artificial ripening of fruits is –
A.
Acetylene
B.
Methane
C.
Ethane
D.
Butane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[7] Ruby and sapphire are oxides of:
A.
copper
B.
tin
C.
iron
D.
aluminium
Ans:
aluminium
Explanation :
A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The word ruby comes from ruber, Latin for red.
[8] In the 53rd National Film awards the award for Best Feature Film has gone for -
A.
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
B.
'Rang De Basanti'
C.
Parzania
D.
Paheli
Ans:
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
Explanation :
Kaalpurush or Kalpurush (English name: Memories in the Mist) is a 2005 Indian Bengali drama film directed and written by Buddhadev Dasgupta. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty and Rahul Bose in lead roles. The 120 minute version of the film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
[9] The Andaman group and Nicobar group of islands are separated from each other by -
A.
Ten Degree Channel
B.
Great Channel
C.
Bay of Bengal
D.
Andaman Sea
Ans:
Ten Degree Channel
Explanation :
Ten degrees Channel which lies between Little Andaman Island and the Car Nicobar, about 77 miles to the S, is deep and clear. The Channel is approximately 150 km wide, running essentially along an east- west orientation. It is so named as it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude, north of the equator
[10] The number of chambers in a human heart is -
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Three
D.
Five
Ans:
Four
Explanation :
In humans, other mammals, and birds, the heart is divided into four chambers: upper left and right atria and lower left and right ventricles. Commonly the right atrium and ventricle are referred together as the right heart and their left counterparts as the left heart.
[11] A universal recipient belongs to the blood group:
A.
AB
B.
O
C.
B
D.
A
Ans:
AB
Explanation :
In transfusions of packed red blood cells, individuals with type O Rh D negative blood are often called universal donors. Those with type AB Rh D positive blood are called universal recipients.
[12] The vitamin that helps tri blood clotting is -
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Ans:
Vitamin K
Explanation :
Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin)
[13] Which of the following is a perfect match?
A.
Coronary attack - vascular dilation
B.
Atherosclerosis - blockage of arteries
C.
Hypertension - low blood pressure
D.
Hypotension – heart attack
Ans:
Hypotension – heart attack
Explanation :
Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. Low blood pressure during a heart attack can be due to a few factors: Your heart pumps less blood because its tissue is damaged: During a heart attack, blood flow to your heart is blocked or cut off completely. It causes a drop in blood pressure and can lead to fainting.
[14] Which of the following is Correct About cold blooded animals?
A.
Their blood remains cold all the time
B.
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
C.
Their body temperature remains constant all the time
D.
They kill all the animals they come across
Ans:
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
Explanation :
Cold-blooded animals, like reptiles, amphibians, and fish, become hotter and colder, depending on the the temperature outside. For example, when the sun sets at night, their bodies are cooler because it is less warm outside. When the sun is out, however, their bodies soak up the heat and become warmer.
[15] 'IC Chips' for computers are usually made of:
A.
Chromium
B.
Silicon
C.
Lead
D.
Copper
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips used in computers are made with Silicon. An integrated circuit, or IC, is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
[16] Which of the Wowing pairs is incorrect?
A.
Amirkhusro - Sarod
B.
Bhim Sen Joshi - Vocal music
C.
Utpal Dutt - Films
D.
Shambhu Maharaj - Kathak
Ans:
Amirkhusro - Sarod
Explanation :
Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau, better known as Amīr Khusrau Dehlavī was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
[17] In a photocell light energy is converted into -
A.
potential energy
B.
chemical energy
C.
heat energy
D.
electrical energy
Ans:
electrical energy
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
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[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Gandhi firmly believed that the means always justify the end. So he chose only good means to drive away the British from India.
[2] Who said that 'the real seat of taste is not the tongue, but the mind?
A.
Aurobindo Ghosh
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
D.
Swami Vivekananda
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi Quote: “The real seat of taste was not the tongue but the mind.” (7 wallpapers) - Quotefancy.
[3] Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the preamble to the Indian Constitution?
A.
the 38th Amendment Act, 1975
B.
the 40th Amendment Act, 1976
C.
the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
D.
the 44th Amendment Act, 1979
Ans:
the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
Explanation :
The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".
[4] The interval between two sessions of either House of Parliament should not exceed -
A.
three months
B.
six months
C.
nine months
D.
twelve months
Ans:
six months
Explanation :
The period during which the House meets to conduct its business is called a session. The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than a six-month gap between the two sessions. Hence the Parliament must meet at least twice a year.
[5] Helium gas is used in gas balloons instead of hydrogen gas because it is
A.
lighter than hydrogen
B.
more abundant that hydrogen
C.
non-combustible
D.
more stable
Ans:
lighter than hydrogen
Explanation :
The gases like hydrogen and helium are used in the balloons because they are lighter than the air. But helium is more preferable than hydrogen because helium is non-combustible and that's why it is more safe to use.
[6] The gas used in the artificial ripening of fruits is –
A.
Acetylene
B.
Methane
C.
Ethane
D.
Butane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[7] Ruby and sapphire are oxides of:
A.
copper
B.
tin
C.
iron
D.
aluminium
Ans:
aluminium
Explanation :
A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The word ruby comes from ruber, Latin for red.
[8] In the 53rd National Film awards the award for Best Feature Film has gone for -
A.
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
B.
'Rang De Basanti'
C.
Parzania
D.
Paheli
Ans:
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
Explanation :
Kaalpurush or Kalpurush (English name: Memories in the Mist) is a 2005 Indian Bengali drama film directed and written by Buddhadev Dasgupta. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty and Rahul Bose in lead roles. The 120 minute version of the film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
[9] The Andaman group and Nicobar group of islands are separated from each other by -
A.
Ten Degree Channel
B.
Great Channel
C.
Bay of Bengal
D.
Andaman Sea
Ans:
Ten Degree Channel
Explanation :
Ten degrees Channel which lies between Little Andaman Island and the Car Nicobar, about 77 miles to the S, is deep and clear. The Channel is approximately 150 km wide, running essentially along an east- west orientation. It is so named as it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude, north of the equator
[10] The number of chambers in a human heart is -
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Three
D.
Five
Ans:
Four
Explanation :
In humans, other mammals, and birds, the heart is divided into four chambers: upper left and right atria and lower left and right ventricles. Commonly the right atrium and ventricle are referred together as the right heart and their left counterparts as the left heart.
[11] A universal recipient belongs to the blood group:
A.
AB
B.
O
C.
B
D.
A
Ans:
AB
Explanation :
In transfusions of packed red blood cells, individuals with type O Rh D negative blood are often called universal donors. Those with type AB Rh D positive blood are called universal recipients.
[12] The vitamin that helps tri blood clotting is -
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Ans:
Vitamin K
Explanation :
Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin)
[13] Which of the following is a perfect match?
A.
Coronary attack - vascular dilation
B.
Atherosclerosis - blockage of arteries
C.
Hypertension - low blood pressure
D.
Hypotension – heart attack
Ans:
Hypotension – heart attack
Explanation :
Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. Low blood pressure during a heart attack can be due to a few factors: Your heart pumps less blood because its tissue is damaged: During a heart attack, blood flow to your heart is blocked or cut off completely. It causes a drop in blood pressure and can lead to fainting.
[14] Which of the following is Correct About cold blooded animals?
A.
Their blood remains cold all the time
B.
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
C.
Their body temperature remains constant all the time
D.
They kill all the animals they come across
Ans:
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
Explanation :
Cold-blooded animals, like reptiles, amphibians, and fish, become hotter and colder, depending on the the temperature outside. For example, when the sun sets at night, their bodies are cooler because it is less warm outside. When the sun is out, however, their bodies soak up the heat and become warmer.
[15] 'IC Chips' for computers are usually made of:
A.
Chromium
B.
Silicon
C.
Lead
D.
Copper
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips used in computers are made with Silicon. An integrated circuit, or IC, is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
[16] Which of the Wowing pairs is incorrect?
A.
Amirkhusro - Sarod
B.
Bhim Sen Joshi - Vocal music
C.
Utpal Dutt - Films
D.
Shambhu Maharaj - Kathak
Ans:
Amirkhusro - Sarod
Explanation :
Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau, better known as Amīr Khusrau Dehlavī was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
[17] In a photocell light energy is converted into -
A.
potential energy
B.
chemical energy
C.
heat energy
D.
electrical energy
Ans:
electrical energy
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
The 42nd Amendment changed the description of India from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic", and also changed the words "unity of the nation" to "unity and integrity of the nation".
[4] The interval between two sessions of either House of Parliament should not exceed -
A.
three months
B.
six months
C.
nine months
D.
twelve months
Ans:
six months
Explanation :
The period during which the House meets to conduct its business is called a session. The Constitution empowers the President to summon each House at such intervals that there should not be more than a six-month gap between the two sessions. Hence the Parliament must meet at least twice a year.
[5] Helium gas is used in gas balloons instead of hydrogen gas because it is
A.
lighter than hydrogen
B.
more abundant that hydrogen
C.
non-combustible
D.
more stable
Ans:
lighter than hydrogen
Explanation :
The gases like hydrogen and helium are used in the balloons because they are lighter than the air. But helium is more preferable than hydrogen because helium is non-combustible and that's why it is more safe to use.
[6] The gas used in the artificial ripening of fruits is –
A.
Acetylene
B.
Methane
C.
Ethane
D.
Butane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[7] Ruby and sapphire are oxides of:
A.
copper
B.
tin
C.
iron
D.
aluminium
Ans:
aluminium
Explanation :
A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The word ruby comes from ruber, Latin for red.
[8] In the 53rd National Film awards the award for Best Feature Film has gone for -
A.
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
B.
'Rang De Basanti'
C.
Parzania
D.
Paheli
Ans:
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
Explanation :
Kaalpurush or Kalpurush (English name: Memories in the Mist) is a 2005 Indian Bengali drama film directed and written by Buddhadev Dasgupta. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty and Rahul Bose in lead roles. The 120 minute version of the film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
[9] The Andaman group and Nicobar group of islands are separated from each other by -
A.
Ten Degree Channel
B.
Great Channel
C.
Bay of Bengal
D.
Andaman Sea
Ans:
Ten Degree Channel
Explanation :
Ten degrees Channel which lies between Little Andaman Island and the Car Nicobar, about 77 miles to the S, is deep and clear. The Channel is approximately 150 km wide, running essentially along an east- west orientation. It is so named as it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude, north of the equator
[10] The number of chambers in a human heart is -
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Three
D.
Five
Ans:
Four
Explanation :
In humans, other mammals, and birds, the heart is divided into four chambers: upper left and right atria and lower left and right ventricles. Commonly the right atrium and ventricle are referred together as the right heart and their left counterparts as the left heart.
[11] A universal recipient belongs to the blood group:
A.
AB
B.
O
C.
B
D.
A
Ans:
AB
Explanation :
In transfusions of packed red blood cells, individuals with type O Rh D negative blood are often called universal donors. Those with type AB Rh D positive blood are called universal recipients.
[12] The vitamin that helps tri blood clotting is -
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Ans:
Vitamin K
Explanation :
Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin)
[13] Which of the following is a perfect match?
A.
Coronary attack - vascular dilation
B.
Atherosclerosis - blockage of arteries
C.
Hypertension - low blood pressure
D.
Hypotension – heart attack
Ans:
Hypotension – heart attack
Explanation :
Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. Low blood pressure during a heart attack can be due to a few factors: Your heart pumps less blood because its tissue is damaged: During a heart attack, blood flow to your heart is blocked or cut off completely. It causes a drop in blood pressure and can lead to fainting.
[14] Which of the following is Correct About cold blooded animals?
A.
Their blood remains cold all the time
B.
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
C.
Their body temperature remains constant all the time
D.
They kill all the animals they come across
Ans:
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
Explanation :
Cold-blooded animals, like reptiles, amphibians, and fish, become hotter and colder, depending on the the temperature outside. For example, when the sun sets at night, their bodies are cooler because it is less warm outside. When the sun is out, however, their bodies soak up the heat and become warmer.
[15] 'IC Chips' for computers are usually made of:
A.
Chromium
B.
Silicon
C.
Lead
D.
Copper
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips used in computers are made with Silicon. An integrated circuit, or IC, is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
[16] Which of the Wowing pairs is incorrect?
A.
Amirkhusro - Sarod
B.
Bhim Sen Joshi - Vocal music
C.
Utpal Dutt - Films
D.
Shambhu Maharaj - Kathak
Ans:
Amirkhusro - Sarod
Explanation :
Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau, better known as Amīr Khusrau Dehlavī was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
[17] In a photocell light energy is converted into -
A.
potential energy
B.
chemical energy
C.
heat energy
D.
electrical energy
Ans:
electrical energy
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
The gases like hydrogen and helium are used in the balloons because they are lighter than the air. But helium is more preferable than hydrogen because helium is non-combustible and that's why it is more safe to use.
[6] The gas used in the artificial ripening of fruits is –
A.
Acetylene
B.
Methane
C.
Ethane
D.
Butane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[7] Ruby and sapphire are oxides of:
A.
copper
B.
tin
C.
iron
D.
aluminium
Ans:
aluminium
Explanation :
A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The word ruby comes from ruber, Latin for red.
[8] In the 53rd National Film awards the award for Best Feature Film has gone for -
A.
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
B.
'Rang De Basanti'
C.
Parzania
D.
Paheli
Ans:
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
Explanation :
Kaalpurush or Kalpurush (English name: Memories in the Mist) is a 2005 Indian Bengali drama film directed and written by Buddhadev Dasgupta. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty and Rahul Bose in lead roles. The 120 minute version of the film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
[9] The Andaman group and Nicobar group of islands are separated from each other by -
A.
Ten Degree Channel
B.
Great Channel
C.
Bay of Bengal
D.
Andaman Sea
Ans:
Ten Degree Channel
Explanation :
Ten degrees Channel which lies between Little Andaman Island and the Car Nicobar, about 77 miles to the S, is deep and clear. The Channel is approximately 150 km wide, running essentially along an east- west orientation. It is so named as it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude, north of the equator
[10] The number of chambers in a human heart is -
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Three
D.
Five
Ans:
Four
Explanation :
In humans, other mammals, and birds, the heart is divided into four chambers: upper left and right atria and lower left and right ventricles. Commonly the right atrium and ventricle are referred together as the right heart and their left counterparts as the left heart.
[11] A universal recipient belongs to the blood group:
A.
AB
B.
O
C.
B
D.
A
Ans:
AB
Explanation :
In transfusions of packed red blood cells, individuals with type O Rh D negative blood are often called universal donors. Those with type AB Rh D positive blood are called universal recipients.
[12] The vitamin that helps tri blood clotting is -
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Ans:
Vitamin K
Explanation :
Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin)
[13] Which of the following is a perfect match?
A.
Coronary attack - vascular dilation
B.
Atherosclerosis - blockage of arteries
C.
Hypertension - low blood pressure
D.
Hypotension – heart attack
Ans:
Hypotension – heart attack
Explanation :
Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. Low blood pressure during a heart attack can be due to a few factors: Your heart pumps less blood because its tissue is damaged: During a heart attack, blood flow to your heart is blocked or cut off completely. It causes a drop in blood pressure and can lead to fainting.
[14] Which of the following is Correct About cold blooded animals?
A.
Their blood remains cold all the time
B.
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
C.
Their body temperature remains constant all the time
D.
They kill all the animals they come across
Ans:
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
Explanation :
Cold-blooded animals, like reptiles, amphibians, and fish, become hotter and colder, depending on the the temperature outside. For example, when the sun sets at night, their bodies are cooler because it is less warm outside. When the sun is out, however, their bodies soak up the heat and become warmer.
[15] 'IC Chips' for computers are usually made of:
A.
Chromium
B.
Silicon
C.
Lead
D.
Copper
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips used in computers are made with Silicon. An integrated circuit, or IC, is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
[16] Which of the Wowing pairs is incorrect?
A.
Amirkhusro - Sarod
B.
Bhim Sen Joshi - Vocal music
C.
Utpal Dutt - Films
D.
Shambhu Maharaj - Kathak
Ans:
Amirkhusro - Sarod
Explanation :
Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau, better known as Amīr Khusrau Dehlavī was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
[17] In a photocell light energy is converted into -
A.
potential energy
B.
chemical energy
C.
heat energy
D.
electrical energy
Ans:
electrical energy
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
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[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The word ruby comes from ruber, Latin for red.
[8] In the 53rd National Film awards the award for Best Feature Film has gone for -
A.
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
B.
'Rang De Basanti'
C.
Parzania
D.
Paheli
Ans:
‘kaalpurush- Memories in the Mist'
Explanation :
Kaalpurush or Kalpurush (English name: Memories in the Mist) is a 2005 Indian Bengali drama film directed and written by Buddhadev Dasgupta. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty and Rahul Bose in lead roles. The 120 minute version of the film screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.
[9] The Andaman group and Nicobar group of islands are separated from each other by -
A.
Ten Degree Channel
B.
Great Channel
C.
Bay of Bengal
D.
Andaman Sea
Ans:
Ten Degree Channel
Explanation :
Ten degrees Channel which lies between Little Andaman Island and the Car Nicobar, about 77 miles to the S, is deep and clear. The Channel is approximately 150 km wide, running essentially along an east- west orientation. It is so named as it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude, north of the equator
[10] The number of chambers in a human heart is -
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Three
D.
Five
Ans:
Four
Explanation :
In humans, other mammals, and birds, the heart is divided into four chambers: upper left and right atria and lower left and right ventricles. Commonly the right atrium and ventricle are referred together as the right heart and their left counterparts as the left heart.
[11] A universal recipient belongs to the blood group:
A.
AB
B.
O
C.
B
D.
A
Ans:
AB
Explanation :
In transfusions of packed red blood cells, individuals with type O Rh D negative blood are often called universal donors. Those with type AB Rh D positive blood are called universal recipients.
[12] The vitamin that helps tri blood clotting is -
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Ans:
Vitamin K
Explanation :
Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin)
[13] Which of the following is a perfect match?
A.
Coronary attack - vascular dilation
B.
Atherosclerosis - blockage of arteries
C.
Hypertension - low blood pressure
D.
Hypotension – heart attack
Ans:
Hypotension – heart attack
Explanation :
Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. Low blood pressure during a heart attack can be due to a few factors: Your heart pumps less blood because its tissue is damaged: During a heart attack, blood flow to your heart is blocked or cut off completely. It causes a drop in blood pressure and can lead to fainting.
[14] Which of the following is Correct About cold blooded animals?
A.
Their blood remains cold all the time
B.
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
C.
Their body temperature remains constant all the time
D.
They kill all the animals they come across
Ans:
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
Explanation :
Cold-blooded animals, like reptiles, amphibians, and fish, become hotter and colder, depending on the the temperature outside. For example, when the sun sets at night, their bodies are cooler because it is less warm outside. When the sun is out, however, their bodies soak up the heat and become warmer.
[15] 'IC Chips' for computers are usually made of:
A.
Chromium
B.
Silicon
C.
Lead
D.
Copper
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips used in computers are made with Silicon. An integrated circuit, or IC, is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
[16] Which of the Wowing pairs is incorrect?
A.
Amirkhusro - Sarod
B.
Bhim Sen Joshi - Vocal music
C.
Utpal Dutt - Films
D.
Shambhu Maharaj - Kathak
Ans:
Amirkhusro - Sarod
Explanation :
Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau, better known as Amīr Khusrau Dehlavī was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
[17] In a photocell light energy is converted into -
A.
potential energy
B.
chemical energy
C.
heat energy
D.
electrical energy
Ans:
electrical energy
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
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[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Ten degrees Channel which lies between Little Andaman Island and the Car Nicobar, about 77 miles to the S, is deep and clear. The Channel is approximately 150 km wide, running essentially along an east- west orientation. It is so named as it lies on the 10-degree line of latitude, north of the equator
[10] The number of chambers in a human heart is -
A.
Four
B.
Two
C.
Three
D.
Five
Ans:
Four
Explanation :
In humans, other mammals, and birds, the heart is divided into four chambers: upper left and right atria and lower left and right ventricles. Commonly the right atrium and ventricle are referred together as the right heart and their left counterparts as the left heart.
[11] A universal recipient belongs to the blood group:
A.
AB
B.
O
C.
B
D.
A
Ans:
AB
Explanation :
In transfusions of packed red blood cells, individuals with type O Rh D negative blood are often called universal donors. Those with type AB Rh D positive blood are called universal recipients.
[12] The vitamin that helps tri blood clotting is -
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Ans:
Vitamin K
Explanation :
Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin)
[13] Which of the following is a perfect match?
A.
Coronary attack - vascular dilation
B.
Atherosclerosis - blockage of arteries
C.
Hypertension - low blood pressure
D.
Hypotension – heart attack
Ans:
Hypotension – heart attack
Explanation :
Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. Low blood pressure during a heart attack can be due to a few factors: Your heart pumps less blood because its tissue is damaged: During a heart attack, blood flow to your heart is blocked or cut off completely. It causes a drop in blood pressure and can lead to fainting.
[14] Which of the following is Correct About cold blooded animals?
A.
Their blood remains cold all the time
B.
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
C.
Their body temperature remains constant all the time
D.
They kill all the animals they come across
Ans:
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
Explanation :
Cold-blooded animals, like reptiles, amphibians, and fish, become hotter and colder, depending on the the temperature outside. For example, when the sun sets at night, their bodies are cooler because it is less warm outside. When the sun is out, however, their bodies soak up the heat and become warmer.
[15] 'IC Chips' for computers are usually made of:
A.
Chromium
B.
Silicon
C.
Lead
D.
Copper
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips used in computers are made with Silicon. An integrated circuit, or IC, is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
[16] Which of the Wowing pairs is incorrect?
A.
Amirkhusro - Sarod
B.
Bhim Sen Joshi - Vocal music
C.
Utpal Dutt - Films
D.
Shambhu Maharaj - Kathak
Ans:
Amirkhusro - Sarod
Explanation :
Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau, better known as Amīr Khusrau Dehlavī was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
[17] In a photocell light energy is converted into -
A.
potential energy
B.
chemical energy
C.
heat energy
D.
electrical energy
Ans:
electrical energy
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
In transfusions of packed red blood cells, individuals with type O Rh D negative blood are often called universal donors. Those with type AB Rh D positive blood are called universal recipients.
[12] The vitamin that helps tri blood clotting is -
A.
Vitamin C
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin E
D.
Vitamin K
Ans:
Vitamin K
Explanation :
Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin)
[13] Which of the following is a perfect match?
A.
Coronary attack - vascular dilation
B.
Atherosclerosis - blockage of arteries
C.
Hypertension - low blood pressure
D.
Hypotension – heart attack
Ans:
Hypotension – heart attack
Explanation :
Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. Low blood pressure during a heart attack can be due to a few factors: Your heart pumps less blood because its tissue is damaged: During a heart attack, blood flow to your heart is blocked or cut off completely. It causes a drop in blood pressure and can lead to fainting.
[14] Which of the following is Correct About cold blooded animals?
A.
Their blood remains cold all the time
B.
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
C.
Their body temperature remains constant all the time
D.
They kill all the animals they come across
Ans:
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
Explanation :
Cold-blooded animals, like reptiles, amphibians, and fish, become hotter and colder, depending on the the temperature outside. For example, when the sun sets at night, their bodies are cooler because it is less warm outside. When the sun is out, however, their bodies soak up the heat and become warmer.
[15] 'IC Chips' for computers are usually made of:
A.
Chromium
B.
Silicon
C.
Lead
D.
Copper
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips used in computers are made with Silicon. An integrated circuit, or IC, is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
[16] Which of the Wowing pairs is incorrect?
A.
Amirkhusro - Sarod
B.
Bhim Sen Joshi - Vocal music
C.
Utpal Dutt - Films
D.
Shambhu Maharaj - Kathak
Ans:
Amirkhusro - Sarod
Explanation :
Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau, better known as Amīr Khusrau Dehlavī was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
[17] In a photocell light energy is converted into -
A.
potential energy
B.
chemical energy
C.
heat energy
D.
electrical energy
Ans:
electrical energy
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Low blood pressure is also known as hypotension. Low blood pressure during a heart attack can be due to a few factors: Your heart pumps less blood because its tissue is damaged: During a heart attack, blood flow to your heart is blocked or cut off completely. It causes a drop in blood pressure and can lead to fainting.
[14] Which of the following is Correct About cold blooded animals?
A.
Their blood remains cold all the time
B.
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
C.
Their body temperature remains constant all the time
D.
They kill all the animals they come across
Ans:
Their body temperature changes in accordance with the atmosphere
Explanation :
Cold-blooded animals, like reptiles, amphibians, and fish, become hotter and colder, depending on the the temperature outside. For example, when the sun sets at night, their bodies are cooler because it is less warm outside. When the sun is out, however, their bodies soak up the heat and become warmer.
[15] 'IC Chips' for computers are usually made of:
A.
Chromium
B.
Silicon
C.
Lead
D.
Copper
Ans:
Silicon
Explanation :
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips used in computers are made with Silicon. An integrated circuit, or IC, is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
[16] Which of the Wowing pairs is incorrect?
A.
Amirkhusro - Sarod
B.
Bhim Sen Joshi - Vocal music
C.
Utpal Dutt - Films
D.
Shambhu Maharaj - Kathak
Ans:
Amirkhusro - Sarod
Explanation :
Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau, better known as Amīr Khusrau Dehlavī was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
[17] In a photocell light energy is converted into -
A.
potential energy
B.
chemical energy
C.
heat energy
D.
electrical energy
Ans:
electrical energy
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Integrated Circuits (IC) chips used in computers are made with Silicon. An integrated circuit, or IC, is small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
[16] Which of the Wowing pairs is incorrect?
A.
Amirkhusro - Sarod
B.
Bhim Sen Joshi - Vocal music
C.
Utpal Dutt - Films
D.
Shambhu Maharaj - Kathak
Ans:
Amirkhusro - Sarod
Explanation :
Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau, better known as Amīr Khusrau Dehlavī was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar from India. He was an iconic figure in the cultural history of the Indian subcontinent. He was a mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi, India.
[17] In a photocell light energy is converted into -
A.
potential energy
B.
chemical energy
C.
heat energy
D.
electrical energy
Ans:
electrical energy
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Electrical energy is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge. Energy is the ability to do work or apply force to move an object. In the case of electrical energy, the force is electrical attraction or repulsion between charged particles.
[18] The World's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in -
A.
China
B.
India
C.
Brazil
D.
U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil
Explanation :
The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of about 110 million liters of fuel annually has been set up in Brazil. It is very much essential to opt for largest biofuel plant to serve people at the best.Jul 5, 2018
[19] Which one of the following universities is a Central University?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Dibrugarh
C.
Pondicherry
D.
Kurukshetra
Ans:
Pondicherry
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Courses and programmes offered through Distance mode. pondicherry university. Alumni & Friends. A portal to establish close and lasting relationship alumni.
[20] According to WHO, the bird flue virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond -
A.
60 degrees celsius
B.
70 degrees celsius
C.
90 degrees celsius
D.
100 degrees Celsius
Ans:
70 degrees celsius
Explanation :
According to WHO the bird flu cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond 70 degrees Celsius.
[21] The science of map-making is -
A.
Cartography
B.
Geography
C.
Carpology
D.
Geology
Ans:
Cartography
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Cartography is the study and practice of creating maps to communicate spatial, topographic, and geographic information effectively. Ornate world maps were characteristic during the "Age of Exploration" in the 15th through 17th Centuries. Cartography is the science and art of map-making.
[22] Who is known as ‘the father of radian missile technology'?
A.
Dr. U.R. Rao
B.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C.
Dr. Chidambaram
D.
Dr. Homi Bhabha
Ans:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation :
APJ Abdul Kalam: Physicist known as the father of India's missile programme who also served as the country's President.
[23] Which of the following cities/ owns lies to the northern-most latitude
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the Country extends between 8° 4' and 37° 6' latitudes north of the Equator, and 68° 7' and 97° 25' longitudes east of it.
[24] Which of the following Twenty-20 Cricket Rules is not correctly stated?
A.
Each inning has a time limit of 75 minutes. For every over bowled after that, the batting side gets extra 6 runs
B.
If a batsman fails to reach the crease within 90 seconds after the fall of wicket, the bowling side gets 5 penalty runs
C.
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
D.
Fielding restrictions are applicable for the first six overs of the innings
Ans:
A bowler can bowl a maximum of 6 overs per innings
Explanation :
The 90-second rule – Once a wicket has fallen in a Twenty20 match, the following batsman must take up his position at the wicket or bowler's end within 90 seconds. If they are unable to do so, they could potentially be disqualified from batting in the match.
[25] Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?
A.
Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
B.
Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
C.
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
D.
No radiation of heat takes place
Ans:
Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
0
[26] Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface?
A.
ionosphere
B.
stratosphere
C.
mesosphere
D.
exosphere
Ans:
ionosphere
Explanation :
The ionosphere is defined as the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is ionized by solar and cosmic radiation. It lies 75-1000 km (46-621 miles) above the Earth.
[27] Sound cannot pass through -
A.
water
B.
steel
C.
air
D.
vacuum
Ans:
vacuum
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Vacuum is space devoid of matter. The word stems from the Latin adjective vacuus for "vacant" or "void". An approximation to such vacuum is a region with a gaseous pressure much less than atmospheric pressure.
[28] Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because:
A.
the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
B.
water and petrol react chemically
C.
water and petrol are miscible with each other
D.
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Ans:
water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Explanation :
Water will extinguish a petrol fire if it's sprayed on the fire with a fog nozzle. It cools the fuel until it can no longer keep burning, and the fire goes out. All fire departments use it when they can. They also use foam when they need to put the fire out faster than water will; that cuts off the air.
[29] What was the mascot of the Second Asian. Indoor games which were held at Macau sometime back?
A.
Miwiki
B.
Mei Mei
C.
Chei Chei
D.
Chei Mei
Ans:
Mei Mei
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
A woman owned & operated restaurant, catering and food truck business serving locally sourced creative Chinese-American cuisine.
[30] Who is the author of "A River Sutra"?
A.
V. S. Naipaul
B.
Nirad C. Choudhuri
C.
Gita Mehta
D.
Vikram Seth
Ans:
Gita Mehta
Explanation :
Jump to References - McFadden, Robert D. (31 December 2019), "Sonny Mehta, Venerable Knopf Publisher, Is Dead at 77", The New York Times. ^ Mehta,
[31] Where was Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held?
A.
New Delhi
B.
New York
C.
Singapore
D.
Sydney
Ans:
Sydney
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2007. Australia's Prime Minister, John Howard, has today announced further arrangements including program details for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Australia 2007 Business Summit, to be held in Sydney from 6-7 September 2007.
[32] Which of the following Indian banks became the first to touch a market capitalization of Rs. 1,00,000 crore in India?
A.
ICICI
B.
HDFC
C.
SBI
D.
PNB
Ans:
HDFC
Explanation :
HDFC Bank, the country's largest private sector lender, has joined the Rs 7 lakh crore market capitalisation (M-cap) league, making it only the third Indian company to do so after Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy Services. It is the first bank to achieve the feat.
[33] The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the -
A.
credit
B.
deficit financing
C.
member nations
D.
borrowings
Ans:
member nations
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
The United Nations member states are the 193 sovereign states that are members of the United Nations (UN) and have equal representation in the UN General Assembly.
[34] Who among the following is a non-resident Indian?
A.
An Indian tourist in America
B.
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
C.
A person of Indian origin employed in the U.N.O. office at New Delhi
D.
The Indian manager of State Bank of India branch in London
Ans:
A person of Indian origin working as a Computer Engineer in America
Explanation :
A Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen, who stays abroad for employment / business or vacation. Various people that are counted as NRIs are as follows: An Indian passport holder who stays outside India for more than total, not necessarily continuous, 182 days in a financial year is an NRI.
[35] Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Management located?
A.
Dehradoon
B.
Hyderabad
C.
New Delhi
D.
Itanagar
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
ICAR, NAARM Rd, Acharya Ng Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad, Telangana 500030.
[36] The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the -
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Cheras
Ans:
Pallavas
Explanation :
Pallava dynasty, early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India whose members originated as indigenous subordinates of the Satavahanas in the Deccan, moved into Andhra, and then to Kanci (Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu state, India), where they became rulers.
[37] Who was the Governor-general of India during the Revolt of 1857?
A.
Lord Dalhousie
B.
Lord Canning
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
Ans:
Lord Canning
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
The governor general at the time of 1857 revolt was Charles Canning. He was made general just after the very famous Lord Dalhousie (1848–1856). Canning became general in 1856 and after having the famous revolt of 1857, till 1862 he was on the post.
[38] Name the clan Buddha belonged to -
A.
Gnathrika
B.
Maurya
C.
Sakya
D.
Kuru
Ans:
Sakya
Explanation :
The Sakya school is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the others being the Nyingma, Kagyu, and Gelug. It is one of the Red Hat Orders along with the Nyingma and Kagyu.
[39] Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Thiruvanthapuram
D.
Srinagar
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Tropic of Cancer is the determining line for finding out whether a city in India will get vertical rays of the Sun or not. Since Srinagar lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, it never gets the vertical rays of the Sun.
[40] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1921-21
Explanation :
During 1911-21 the population of India record a negative growth rate
[41] Which one of the following is an biotic and renewable resource?
A.
iron ore
B.
livestock
C.
water
D.
forests
Ans:
water
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
This mainly include fossil fuels like petroleum, coal gas, etc. Abiotic means other than living things that mean non-living things examples are fresh air, land, heavy metal. Biotic resources also called as living resources. These resources are renewable resources.
[42] Of the following, the town which does not come within the National capital Region is?
A.
panipat
B.
Rohtak
C.
Khujra
D.
Mathura
Ans:
Mathura
Explanation :
Mathura is a sacred city in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. The deity Lord Krishna is said to have been born on the site of Sri Krishna Janma Bhoomi, a Hindu temple. Dotting the Yamuna River are 25 ghats (flights of steps down to the water), of which Vishram Ghat is considered the holiest. Sati Burj is a 16th- century memorial tower. Dwarkadhish Temple has a carved entrance and a black-marble idol of Lord Krishna.
[43] Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?
A.
hydro-electricity
B.
thermal
C.
nuclear
D.
solar
Ans:
thermal
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Thermal energy accounts for the largest share of power generations in India. It accounts 71% of the electricity consumed in India which is generated by the thermal power plants
[44] Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Mountbatten Plan of independence was accepted?
A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
B.
Sardar Patel
C.
Maulana Azad
D.
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Ans:
Acharya J. B. Kripalani
Explanation :
In the Session of 1947 held at Meerut Acharya J.B Kripalani was the President of Indian National Congress when Mountbatten plan of independence was accepted.
[45] Age of a candidate to contest Parliamentary election should not be lesser than -
A.
18 years
B.
21 years
C.
25 years
D.
26 years
Ans:
25 years
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution read with Sec.
[46] The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are -
A.
Hindu and Buddhist
B.
Buddhist and Jain
C.
Hindu and Jain
D.
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Ans:
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
Explanation :
Ellora, built by Rashtrakutas is located 29 km North-West of Aurangabad in Maharashtra. It is one of the World Heritage Sites. It is well known for its monumental caves viz. 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu Caves (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain Caves (caves 30–34).
[47] The original name of Tansen, the most famous musician at the court of Akbar was:
A.
Lal Kalwant
B.
Banda Bahadur
C.
Ramatanu Pande
D.
Markandey Pande
Ans:
Ramatanu Pande
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Tansen became one of the treasured Navaratnas (lit. nava=nine, ratna=jewel) of Akbar's court. He received the honorific title Mian there, and the name Mian Tansen.
[48] Provincial Autonomy was one of the important features of the Act of:
A.
1935
B.
1919
C.
1909
D.
1858
Ans:
1935
Explanation :
The most remarkable feature of the Act was the provincial autonomy. With the abolition of Dyarchy at provinces, the entire provincial administration was instructed to the responsible ministers who were controlled and removed by the provincial legislatures. The provincial autonomy means two things.
[49] Which river of India is called Vridha Galva?
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Kaveri
D.
Narmada
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,
Explanation :
Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.
[50] The capital of Tanzania is -
A.
Nairobi
B.
Lusaka
C.
Kampala
D.
Dar-es-Salaam
Ans:
Dar-es-Salaam
Explanation :
Dar-es-Salaam is the largest city and former capital of Tanzania. It is the largest city in East Africa and the seventh-largest in Africa,