[1] Which of the following are a -blooded animals?
A.
Whales
B.
whale Sharks
C.
Alytes
D.
Draco
Ans:
Whales
Explanation :
Whales are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic placental marine mammals. They are an informal grouping within the infraorder Cetacea, usually excluding dolphins and porpoises. Whales, dolphins and porpoises belong to the order Cetartiodactyla, which consists of even-toed ungulates.
[2] Syrinx is the voice box in -
A.
Amphibians
B.
Reptiles
C.
Birds
D.
Mammals
Ans:
Birds
Explanation :
The syrinx is the vocal organ of birds. Located at the base of a bird's trachea, it produces sounds without the vocal folds of mammals.
[3] The largest ecosystem of the Earth is -
A.
Biome
B.
Hydrosphere
C.
Lithosphere
D.
Biosphere
Ans:
Biome
Explanation :
The atmosphere of the whole earth from oceans to mountains, deserts to the forest, all is covered by it. Though the ecosystem of the earth can be divided into many narrow subdivisions and are known as hydrosphere, biosphere, Lithosphere and the Biome.
[4] In a food chain, the solar energy utilized by plants is only –
A.
10 percent
B.
1 percent
C.
0.1 percent
D.
0.01 percent
Ans:
0.1 percent
Explanation :
The photosynthesis is the process of preparation of own food by the plants. When the light passes through the plant, it will be available only 1 to 2 percent. Therefore evaluating in the food chain the plants utilize the sunlight only for 0.1 percent for the preparation of their food.
[5] Supersonic jet causes pollution by thinning of:
A.
O3 layer
B.
O2 layer
C.
SO2 layer
D.
CO2 layer
Ans:
O3 layer
Explanation :
Most commercial flights are confined to the troposphere, but high-level supersonic aircraft inject pollutants into the stratosphere, which leads to the thinning of the ozone layer. Of these nitrogen oxides are especially harmful.
[6] Disinvestment in Public Sector is called –
A.
Liberalization
B.
Globalization
C.
Industrialization
D.
Privatization
Ans:
Privatization
Explanation :
The transfer of ownership, property or business from the government to the private sector is termed privatization. The government ceases to be the owner of the entity or business. The process in which a publicly-traded company is taken over by a few people is also called privatization
[7] 'Darwin finches' refers to a group of:
A.
Fishes
B.
Lizards
C.
Birds
D.
Amphibians
Ans:
Birds
Explanation :
Darwin's finches (also known as the Galápagos finches) are a group of about 15 species of passerine birds. They are well known for their remarkable diversity in beak form and function. They are often classified as the subfamily Geospizinae or tribe Geospizini. They belong to the tanager family and are not closely related to the true finches. The closest known relative of the Galápagos finches is the South American Tiaris obscurus. They were first collected by Charles Darwin on the Galápagos Islands during the second voyage of the Beagle. Apart from the Cocos finch, which is from Cocos Island, the others are found only on the Galápagos Islands.
[8] An individual's actual standard of living can be assessed by –
A.
Gross National Income
B.
Net National Income
C.
Per Capita Income
D.
Disposable Personal Income
Ans:
Disposable Personal Income
Explanation :
Disposable Personal Income (DPI) is how much money a person has to spend after taxes and any other mandatory withholdings are taken from their paycheck. Disposable personal income is the total amount someone has after taxes to spend on necessities, like housing and food.
[9] As announced by the Finance Minister in his Budget speech on 28th February 2011, with a view to assist States in modernising their stamp and registration administration, E-stamping is expected to be rolled out in all the districts of different States in a period of:
A.
one year
B.
two years
C.
three years
D.
five years
Ans:
three years
Explanation :
0
[10] Which Sikh Guru called himself the `Sachcha Badshah'?
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Hargovind
C.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
D.
Guru Arjan Dev
Ans:
Guru Hargovind
Explanation :
Guru Hargobind Singh proclaimed himself as Sacha Badshah. He was the sixth guru of the Sikh community.
[11] Which troubled model was recalled recently by the Indian automobile giant Maruti Suzuki for replacement of faulty fuel pump gasket?
A.
Maruti 800
B.
Maruti A-Star
C.
Wagon R
D.
Baleno
Ans:
Maruti A-Star
Explanation :
0
[12] As a part of Human Resource Development Ministry's 'bran gain' policy, to attract global talent, 14 world class universities to attract global talents are proposed to set up in various-states. Name the state from following where no university of the aforesaid type is proposed to be located.
A.
Punjab
B.
Bihar
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttaranchal
Ans:
Uttaranchal
Explanation :
0
[13] Who discovered South Pole?
A.
Robert Peary
B.
Amundsen
C.
John Cabot
D.
Tasman
Ans:
Amundsen
Explanation :
The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition
[14] Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?
A.
Rauf
B.
Jhora
C.
Veedhi
D.
Suisini
Ans:
Suisini
Explanation :
Basically, Indian folk and tribal dances are simple and are performed to express joy during arrival of seasons, birth of a child, wedding and festivals
[15] Which of the following books is authored by V.S. Naipaul?
A.
The Rediscovery of India
B.
A House for Mr. Biswas
C.
Witness the Night
D.
Tender Hooks
Ans:
A House for Mr. Biswas
Explanation :
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul 17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018), most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
[16] The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in -
A.
1928
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1922
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
He formally launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on April 6, 1930 by picking a handful of salt after the completion of historic 'Dandi March' from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, thus breaking the salt law imposed by the Government.
[17] What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies?
A.
350
B.
600
C.
500
D.
750
Ans:
500
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Whales are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic placental marine mammals. They are an informal grouping within the infraorder Cetacea, usually excluding dolphins and porpoises. Whales, dolphins and porpoises belong to the order Cetartiodactyla, which consists of even-toed ungulates.
[2] Syrinx is the voice box in -
A.
Amphibians
B.
Reptiles
C.
Birds
D.
Mammals
Ans:
Birds
Explanation :
The syrinx is the vocal organ of birds. Located at the base of a bird's trachea, it produces sounds without the vocal folds of mammals.
[3] The largest ecosystem of the Earth is -
A.
Biome
B.
Hydrosphere
C.
Lithosphere
D.
Biosphere
Ans:
Biome
Explanation :
The atmosphere of the whole earth from oceans to mountains, deserts to the forest, all is covered by it. Though the ecosystem of the earth can be divided into many narrow subdivisions and are known as hydrosphere, biosphere, Lithosphere and the Biome.
[4] In a food chain, the solar energy utilized by plants is only –
A.
10 percent
B.
1 percent
C.
0.1 percent
D.
0.01 percent
Ans:
0.1 percent
Explanation :
The photosynthesis is the process of preparation of own food by the plants. When the light passes through the plant, it will be available only 1 to 2 percent. Therefore evaluating in the food chain the plants utilize the sunlight only for 0.1 percent for the preparation of their food.
[5] Supersonic jet causes pollution by thinning of:
A.
O3 layer
B.
O2 layer
C.
SO2 layer
D.
CO2 layer
Ans:
O3 layer
Explanation :
Most commercial flights are confined to the troposphere, but high-level supersonic aircraft inject pollutants into the stratosphere, which leads to the thinning of the ozone layer. Of these nitrogen oxides are especially harmful.
[6] Disinvestment in Public Sector is called –
A.
Liberalization
B.
Globalization
C.
Industrialization
D.
Privatization
Ans:
Privatization
Explanation :
The transfer of ownership, property or business from the government to the private sector is termed privatization. The government ceases to be the owner of the entity or business. The process in which a publicly-traded company is taken over by a few people is also called privatization
[7] 'Darwin finches' refers to a group of:
A.
Fishes
B.
Lizards
C.
Birds
D.
Amphibians
Ans:
Birds
Explanation :
Darwin's finches (also known as the Galápagos finches) are a group of about 15 species of passerine birds. They are well known for their remarkable diversity in beak form and function. They are often classified as the subfamily Geospizinae or tribe Geospizini. They belong to the tanager family and are not closely related to the true finches. The closest known relative of the Galápagos finches is the South American Tiaris obscurus. They were first collected by Charles Darwin on the Galápagos Islands during the second voyage of the Beagle. Apart from the Cocos finch, which is from Cocos Island, the others are found only on the Galápagos Islands.
[8] An individual's actual standard of living can be assessed by –
A.
Gross National Income
B.
Net National Income
C.
Per Capita Income
D.
Disposable Personal Income
Ans:
Disposable Personal Income
Explanation :
Disposable Personal Income (DPI) is how much money a person has to spend after taxes and any other mandatory withholdings are taken from their paycheck. Disposable personal income is the total amount someone has after taxes to spend on necessities, like housing and food.
[9] As announced by the Finance Minister in his Budget speech on 28th February 2011, with a view to assist States in modernising their stamp and registration administration, E-stamping is expected to be rolled out in all the districts of different States in a period of:
A.
one year
B.
two years
C.
three years
D.
five years
Ans:
three years
Explanation :
0
[10] Which Sikh Guru called himself the `Sachcha Badshah'?
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Hargovind
C.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
D.
Guru Arjan Dev
Ans:
Guru Hargovind
Explanation :
Guru Hargobind Singh proclaimed himself as Sacha Badshah. He was the sixth guru of the Sikh community.
[11] Which troubled model was recalled recently by the Indian automobile giant Maruti Suzuki for replacement of faulty fuel pump gasket?
A.
Maruti 800
B.
Maruti A-Star
C.
Wagon R
D.
Baleno
Ans:
Maruti A-Star
Explanation :
0
[12] As a part of Human Resource Development Ministry's 'bran gain' policy, to attract global talent, 14 world class universities to attract global talents are proposed to set up in various-states. Name the state from following where no university of the aforesaid type is proposed to be located.
A.
Punjab
B.
Bihar
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttaranchal
Ans:
Uttaranchal
Explanation :
0
[13] Who discovered South Pole?
A.
Robert Peary
B.
Amundsen
C.
John Cabot
D.
Tasman
Ans:
Amundsen
Explanation :
The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition
[14] Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?
A.
Rauf
B.
Jhora
C.
Veedhi
D.
Suisini
Ans:
Suisini
Explanation :
Basically, Indian folk and tribal dances are simple and are performed to express joy during arrival of seasons, birth of a child, wedding and festivals
[15] Which of the following books is authored by V.S. Naipaul?
A.
The Rediscovery of India
B.
A House for Mr. Biswas
C.
Witness the Night
D.
Tender Hooks
Ans:
A House for Mr. Biswas
Explanation :
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul 17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018), most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
[16] The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in -
A.
1928
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1922
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
He formally launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on April 6, 1930 by picking a handful of salt after the completion of historic 'Dandi March' from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, thus breaking the salt law imposed by the Government.
[17] What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies?
A.
350
B.
600
C.
500
D.
750
Ans:
500
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
The atmosphere of the whole earth from oceans to mountains, deserts to the forest, all is covered by it. Though the ecosystem of the earth can be divided into many narrow subdivisions and are known as hydrosphere, biosphere, Lithosphere and the Biome.
[4] In a food chain, the solar energy utilized by plants is only –
A.
10 percent
B.
1 percent
C.
0.1 percent
D.
0.01 percent
Ans:
0.1 percent
Explanation :
The photosynthesis is the process of preparation of own food by the plants. When the light passes through the plant, it will be available only 1 to 2 percent. Therefore evaluating in the food chain the plants utilize the sunlight only for 0.1 percent for the preparation of their food.
[5] Supersonic jet causes pollution by thinning of:
A.
O3 layer
B.
O2 layer
C.
SO2 layer
D.
CO2 layer
Ans:
O3 layer
Explanation :
Most commercial flights are confined to the troposphere, but high-level supersonic aircraft inject pollutants into the stratosphere, which leads to the thinning of the ozone layer. Of these nitrogen oxides are especially harmful.
[6] Disinvestment in Public Sector is called –
A.
Liberalization
B.
Globalization
C.
Industrialization
D.
Privatization
Ans:
Privatization
Explanation :
The transfer of ownership, property or business from the government to the private sector is termed privatization. The government ceases to be the owner of the entity or business. The process in which a publicly-traded company is taken over by a few people is also called privatization
[7] 'Darwin finches' refers to a group of:
A.
Fishes
B.
Lizards
C.
Birds
D.
Amphibians
Ans:
Birds
Explanation :
Darwin's finches (also known as the Galápagos finches) are a group of about 15 species of passerine birds. They are well known for their remarkable diversity in beak form and function. They are often classified as the subfamily Geospizinae or tribe Geospizini. They belong to the tanager family and are not closely related to the true finches. The closest known relative of the Galápagos finches is the South American Tiaris obscurus. They were first collected by Charles Darwin on the Galápagos Islands during the second voyage of the Beagle. Apart from the Cocos finch, which is from Cocos Island, the others are found only on the Galápagos Islands.
[8] An individual's actual standard of living can be assessed by –
A.
Gross National Income
B.
Net National Income
C.
Per Capita Income
D.
Disposable Personal Income
Ans:
Disposable Personal Income
Explanation :
Disposable Personal Income (DPI) is how much money a person has to spend after taxes and any other mandatory withholdings are taken from their paycheck. Disposable personal income is the total amount someone has after taxes to spend on necessities, like housing and food.
[9] As announced by the Finance Minister in his Budget speech on 28th February 2011, with a view to assist States in modernising their stamp and registration administration, E-stamping is expected to be rolled out in all the districts of different States in a period of:
A.
one year
B.
two years
C.
three years
D.
five years
Ans:
three years
Explanation :
0
[10] Which Sikh Guru called himself the `Sachcha Badshah'?
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Hargovind
C.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
D.
Guru Arjan Dev
Ans:
Guru Hargovind
Explanation :
Guru Hargobind Singh proclaimed himself as Sacha Badshah. He was the sixth guru of the Sikh community.
[11] Which troubled model was recalled recently by the Indian automobile giant Maruti Suzuki for replacement of faulty fuel pump gasket?
A.
Maruti 800
B.
Maruti A-Star
C.
Wagon R
D.
Baleno
Ans:
Maruti A-Star
Explanation :
0
[12] As a part of Human Resource Development Ministry's 'bran gain' policy, to attract global talent, 14 world class universities to attract global talents are proposed to set up in various-states. Name the state from following where no university of the aforesaid type is proposed to be located.
A.
Punjab
B.
Bihar
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttaranchal
Ans:
Uttaranchal
Explanation :
0
[13] Who discovered South Pole?
A.
Robert Peary
B.
Amundsen
C.
John Cabot
D.
Tasman
Ans:
Amundsen
Explanation :
The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition
[14] Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?
A.
Rauf
B.
Jhora
C.
Veedhi
D.
Suisini
Ans:
Suisini
Explanation :
Basically, Indian folk and tribal dances are simple and are performed to express joy during arrival of seasons, birth of a child, wedding and festivals
[15] Which of the following books is authored by V.S. Naipaul?
A.
The Rediscovery of India
B.
A House for Mr. Biswas
C.
Witness the Night
D.
Tender Hooks
Ans:
A House for Mr. Biswas
Explanation :
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul 17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018), most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
[16] The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in -
A.
1928
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1922
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
He formally launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on April 6, 1930 by picking a handful of salt after the completion of historic 'Dandi March' from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, thus breaking the salt law imposed by the Government.
[17] What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies?
A.
350
B.
600
C.
500
D.
750
Ans:
500
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Most commercial flights are confined to the troposphere, but high-level supersonic aircraft inject pollutants into the stratosphere, which leads to the thinning of the ozone layer. Of these nitrogen oxides are especially harmful.
[6] Disinvestment in Public Sector is called –
A.
Liberalization
B.
Globalization
C.
Industrialization
D.
Privatization
Ans:
Privatization
Explanation :
The transfer of ownership, property or business from the government to the private sector is termed privatization. The government ceases to be the owner of the entity or business. The process in which a publicly-traded company is taken over by a few people is also called privatization
[7] 'Darwin finches' refers to a group of:
A.
Fishes
B.
Lizards
C.
Birds
D.
Amphibians
Ans:
Birds
Explanation :
Darwin's finches (also known as the Galápagos finches) are a group of about 15 species of passerine birds. They are well known for their remarkable diversity in beak form and function. They are often classified as the subfamily Geospizinae or tribe Geospizini. They belong to the tanager family and are not closely related to the true finches. The closest known relative of the Galápagos finches is the South American Tiaris obscurus. They were first collected by Charles Darwin on the Galápagos Islands during the second voyage of the Beagle. Apart from the Cocos finch, which is from Cocos Island, the others are found only on the Galápagos Islands.
[8] An individual's actual standard of living can be assessed by –
A.
Gross National Income
B.
Net National Income
C.
Per Capita Income
D.
Disposable Personal Income
Ans:
Disposable Personal Income
Explanation :
Disposable Personal Income (DPI) is how much money a person has to spend after taxes and any other mandatory withholdings are taken from their paycheck. Disposable personal income is the total amount someone has after taxes to spend on necessities, like housing and food.
[9] As announced by the Finance Minister in his Budget speech on 28th February 2011, with a view to assist States in modernising their stamp and registration administration, E-stamping is expected to be rolled out in all the districts of different States in a period of:
A.
one year
B.
two years
C.
three years
D.
five years
Ans:
three years
Explanation :
0
[10] Which Sikh Guru called himself the `Sachcha Badshah'?
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Hargovind
C.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
D.
Guru Arjan Dev
Ans:
Guru Hargovind
Explanation :
Guru Hargobind Singh proclaimed himself as Sacha Badshah. He was the sixth guru of the Sikh community.
[11] Which troubled model was recalled recently by the Indian automobile giant Maruti Suzuki for replacement of faulty fuel pump gasket?
A.
Maruti 800
B.
Maruti A-Star
C.
Wagon R
D.
Baleno
Ans:
Maruti A-Star
Explanation :
0
[12] As a part of Human Resource Development Ministry's 'bran gain' policy, to attract global talent, 14 world class universities to attract global talents are proposed to set up in various-states. Name the state from following where no university of the aforesaid type is proposed to be located.
A.
Punjab
B.
Bihar
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttaranchal
Ans:
Uttaranchal
Explanation :
0
[13] Who discovered South Pole?
A.
Robert Peary
B.
Amundsen
C.
John Cabot
D.
Tasman
Ans:
Amundsen
Explanation :
The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition
[14] Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?
A.
Rauf
B.
Jhora
C.
Veedhi
D.
Suisini
Ans:
Suisini
Explanation :
Basically, Indian folk and tribal dances are simple and are performed to express joy during arrival of seasons, birth of a child, wedding and festivals
[15] Which of the following books is authored by V.S. Naipaul?
A.
The Rediscovery of India
B.
A House for Mr. Biswas
C.
Witness the Night
D.
Tender Hooks
Ans:
A House for Mr. Biswas
Explanation :
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul 17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018), most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
[16] The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in -
A.
1928
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1922
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
He formally launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on April 6, 1930 by picking a handful of salt after the completion of historic 'Dandi March' from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, thus breaking the salt law imposed by the Government.
[17] What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies?
A.
350
B.
600
C.
500
D.
750
Ans:
500
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Darwin's finches (also known as the Galápagos finches) are a group of about 15 species of passerine birds. They are well known for their remarkable diversity in beak form and function. They are often classified as the subfamily Geospizinae or tribe Geospizini. They belong to the tanager family and are not closely related to the true finches. The closest known relative of the Galápagos finches is the South American Tiaris obscurus. They were first collected by Charles Darwin on the Galápagos Islands during the second voyage of the Beagle. Apart from the Cocos finch, which is from Cocos Island, the others are found only on the Galápagos Islands.
[8] An individual's actual standard of living can be assessed by –
A.
Gross National Income
B.
Net National Income
C.
Per Capita Income
D.
Disposable Personal Income
Ans:
Disposable Personal Income
Explanation :
Disposable Personal Income (DPI) is how much money a person has to spend after taxes and any other mandatory withholdings are taken from their paycheck. Disposable personal income is the total amount someone has after taxes to spend on necessities, like housing and food.
[9] As announced by the Finance Minister in his Budget speech on 28th February 2011, with a view to assist States in modernising their stamp and registration administration, E-stamping is expected to be rolled out in all the districts of different States in a period of:
A.
one year
B.
two years
C.
three years
D.
five years
Ans:
three years
Explanation :
0
[10] Which Sikh Guru called himself the `Sachcha Badshah'?
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Hargovind
C.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
D.
Guru Arjan Dev
Ans:
Guru Hargovind
Explanation :
Guru Hargobind Singh proclaimed himself as Sacha Badshah. He was the sixth guru of the Sikh community.
[11] Which troubled model was recalled recently by the Indian automobile giant Maruti Suzuki for replacement of faulty fuel pump gasket?
A.
Maruti 800
B.
Maruti A-Star
C.
Wagon R
D.
Baleno
Ans:
Maruti A-Star
Explanation :
0
[12] As a part of Human Resource Development Ministry's 'bran gain' policy, to attract global talent, 14 world class universities to attract global talents are proposed to set up in various-states. Name the state from following where no university of the aforesaid type is proposed to be located.
A.
Punjab
B.
Bihar
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttaranchal
Ans:
Uttaranchal
Explanation :
0
[13] Who discovered South Pole?
A.
Robert Peary
B.
Amundsen
C.
John Cabot
D.
Tasman
Ans:
Amundsen
Explanation :
The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition
[14] Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?
A.
Rauf
B.
Jhora
C.
Veedhi
D.
Suisini
Ans:
Suisini
Explanation :
Basically, Indian folk and tribal dances are simple and are performed to express joy during arrival of seasons, birth of a child, wedding and festivals
[15] Which of the following books is authored by V.S. Naipaul?
A.
The Rediscovery of India
B.
A House for Mr. Biswas
C.
Witness the Night
D.
Tender Hooks
Ans:
A House for Mr. Biswas
Explanation :
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul 17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018), most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
[16] The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in -
A.
1928
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1922
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
He formally launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on April 6, 1930 by picking a handful of salt after the completion of historic 'Dandi March' from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, thus breaking the salt law imposed by the Government.
[17] What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies?
A.
350
B.
600
C.
500
D.
750
Ans:
500
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
0
[10] Which Sikh Guru called himself the `Sachcha Badshah'?
A.
Guru Gobind Singh
B.
Guru Hargovind
C.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
D.
Guru Arjan Dev
Ans:
Guru Hargovind
Explanation :
Guru Hargobind Singh proclaimed himself as Sacha Badshah. He was the sixth guru of the Sikh community.
[11] Which troubled model was recalled recently by the Indian automobile giant Maruti Suzuki for replacement of faulty fuel pump gasket?
A.
Maruti 800
B.
Maruti A-Star
C.
Wagon R
D.
Baleno
Ans:
Maruti A-Star
Explanation :
0
[12] As a part of Human Resource Development Ministry's 'bran gain' policy, to attract global talent, 14 world class universities to attract global talents are proposed to set up in various-states. Name the state from following where no university of the aforesaid type is proposed to be located.
A.
Punjab
B.
Bihar
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttaranchal
Ans:
Uttaranchal
Explanation :
0
[13] Who discovered South Pole?
A.
Robert Peary
B.
Amundsen
C.
John Cabot
D.
Tasman
Ans:
Amundsen
Explanation :
The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition
[14] Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?
A.
Rauf
B.
Jhora
C.
Veedhi
D.
Suisini
Ans:
Suisini
Explanation :
Basically, Indian folk and tribal dances are simple and are performed to express joy during arrival of seasons, birth of a child, wedding and festivals
[15] Which of the following books is authored by V.S. Naipaul?
A.
The Rediscovery of India
B.
A House for Mr. Biswas
C.
Witness the Night
D.
Tender Hooks
Ans:
A House for Mr. Biswas
Explanation :
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul 17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018), most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
[16] The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in -
A.
1928
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1922
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
He formally launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on April 6, 1930 by picking a handful of salt after the completion of historic 'Dandi March' from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, thus breaking the salt law imposed by the Government.
[17] What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies?
A.
350
B.
600
C.
500
D.
750
Ans:
500
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
0
[12] As a part of Human Resource Development Ministry's 'bran gain' policy, to attract global talent, 14 world class universities to attract global talents are proposed to set up in various-states. Name the state from following where no university of the aforesaid type is proposed to be located.
A.
Punjab
B.
Bihar
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Uttaranchal
Ans:
Uttaranchal
Explanation :
0
[13] Who discovered South Pole?
A.
Robert Peary
B.
Amundsen
C.
John Cabot
D.
Tasman
Ans:
Amundsen
Explanation :
The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition
[14] Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?
A.
Rauf
B.
Jhora
C.
Veedhi
D.
Suisini
Ans:
Suisini
Explanation :
Basically, Indian folk and tribal dances are simple and are performed to express joy during arrival of seasons, birth of a child, wedding and festivals
[15] Which of the following books is authored by V.S. Naipaul?
A.
The Rediscovery of India
B.
A House for Mr. Biswas
C.
Witness the Night
D.
Tender Hooks
Ans:
A House for Mr. Biswas
Explanation :
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul 17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018), most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
[16] The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in -
A.
1928
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1922
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
He formally launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on April 6, 1930 by picking a handful of salt after the completion of historic 'Dandi March' from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, thus breaking the salt law imposed by the Government.
[17] What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies?
A.
350
B.
600
C.
500
D.
750
Ans:
500
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
The first expedition to reach the geographic South Pole was led by the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. He and four others arrived at the pole on 14 December 1911, five weeks ahead of a British party led by Robert Falcon Scott as part of the Terra Nova Expedition
[14] Which of the following folk dances is associated with Rajasthan?
A.
Rauf
B.
Jhora
C.
Veedhi
D.
Suisini
Ans:
Suisini
Explanation :
Basically, Indian folk and tribal dances are simple and are performed to express joy during arrival of seasons, birth of a child, wedding and festivals
[15] Which of the following books is authored by V.S. Naipaul?
A.
The Rediscovery of India
B.
A House for Mr. Biswas
C.
Witness the Night
D.
Tender Hooks
Ans:
A House for Mr. Biswas
Explanation :
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul 17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018), most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
[16] The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in -
A.
1928
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1922
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
He formally launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on April 6, 1930 by picking a handful of salt after the completion of historic 'Dandi March' from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, thus breaking the salt law imposed by the Government.
[17] What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies?
A.
350
B.
600
C.
500
D.
750
Ans:
500
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul 17 August 1932 – 11 August 2018), most commonly known as V. S. Naipaul, and informally, Vidia Naipaul, was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian British writer of works of fiction and nonfiction in English.
[16] The Civil Disobedience Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in -
A.
1928
B.
1930
C.
1931
D.
1922
Ans:
1930
Explanation :
He formally launched the Civil Disobedience Movement on April 6, 1930 by picking a handful of salt after the completion of historic 'Dandi March' from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, thus breaking the salt law imposed by the Government.
[17] What is the maximum strength prescribed for State Legislative Assemblies?
A.
350
B.
600
C.
500
D.
750
Ans:
500
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Article 170 of the Indian constitution reads: Subject to the provision of article 333, The maximum strength of the members of legislative assembly must be 500 while the minimum must be 60.
[18] Fa-hien visited India during the reign of:
A.
Chandragupta II
B.
Samudragupta
C.
Ramagupta
D.
Kumaragupta
Ans:
Chandragupta II
Explanation :
Faxian's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also renowned for his pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha (modern Nepal). However, he mentioned nothing about Guptas.
[19] At which place in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651?
A.
Calcutta
B.
Cassim Bazar
C.
Singur
D.
Burdwan
Ans:
Cassim Bazar
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
At Qasim Bazar in Bengal was the East India Company given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals in 1651.
[20] Diu is an island off:
A.
Daman
B.
Goa
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Diu Island is an island off the Southern coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). It belongs to Diu District and lies 5 km to the east of Diu Head.
[21] Which from the following is a land-locked sea?
A.
Red Sea
B.
Timor Sea
C.
North Sea
D.
(3) Aral Sea
Ans:
Aral Sea
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
The landlocked seas are Aral Sea, Caspian Sea, Dead Sea, Great Salt Lake, Salton Sea and Sea of Galilee. Landlocked seas may are also considered lakes as the definition of a lake is “a large body of fresh water surrounded by land”.
[22] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has found its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[23] Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because –
A.
it is closest to the Sun
B.
there are charged particle in it
C.
it is heated by the Earth's surface
D.
heat is generated in it
Ans:
it is heated by the Earth's surface
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
The sun primarily warms the troposphere from the surface and because air cools as it rises, the warmest temperatures in the troposphere on average are at the earth's surface.
[24] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
Chromosphere
B.
Photosphere
C.
Corona
D.
Lithosphere
Ans:
Corona
Explanation :
The inner layers are the Core, Radiative Zone and Convection Zone. The outer layers are the Photosphere, the Chromosphere, the Transition Region and the Corona.
[25] Where was India's first computer installed?
A.
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
B.
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
C.
Indian Iron'& Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
D.
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Ans:
Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
In Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, was the India's first computer installed in 1955. The computer age in India began in 1955 with the installation of HEC-2M (a computer designed by A.D.Booth in England) at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) at Calcutta (now Kolkata).
[26] In the budget for 2011-12, the fiscal deficit (% of GDP) for 2011 — 12 has been projected at -
A.
5.1
B.
5
C.
4.6
D.
3.4
Ans:
4.6
Explanation :
In signs of a deterioration in the country's financial position, the government's fiscal deficit has risen to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, or 74.4 per cent of the Budget estimate, in the first seven months (April-October) of 2011-12 amid a decline in non-tax revenue growth.
[27] Which was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul' of the 'Constitution?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right against Exploitation
C.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
D.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Ans:
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Ambedkar called Article 32 of the Indian Constitution i.e. Right to Constitutional remedies as ' the heart and soul of the Constitution'. It was made so because mere declaration of the fundamental right without an effective machinery for enforcement of the fundamental rights would have been meaningless.
[28] Which is not the concern of the local government?
A.
Public Health
B.
Sanitation
C.
Law and Order
D.
Public Utility Services
Ans:
Law and Order
Explanation :
Law & Order is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf, launching the Law & Order franchise. Airing its entire run on NBC, Law & Order premiered on September 13, 1990 and completed its twentieth and final season on May 24, 2010.
[29] In India, the concept of single citizenship is adopted from -
A.
EngIand
B.
U.S.A.
C.
Canada
D.
France
Ans:
EngIand
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Indian constitution has borrowed provisions from Constitutions of other countries and incorporates them after modifying. Indian constitution declares India a federal state that is two governments but it provides for a single citizenship for India and States both. This provision is borrowed from the Constitution of Britain.
[30] Who had proposed party less democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Jayaprakash Narayan ( 11 October 1902 – 8 October 1979), popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak was an Indian independence activist, theorist, socialist and political leader.
[31] The dried flower buds are used as a spice in –
A.
Cardamom
B.
Cinnamon
C.
Cloves
D.
Saffron
Ans:
Cloves
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Dried flower buds as Spices. A bud is a structure on a plant, often round, that encloses an undeveloped flower or leaf. All buds can be harvested and dried; some are used as spices. The best-known of the dried flower buds is cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn.
[32] The tissue in man where no cell division occurs after birth is –
A.
skeletal
B.
nerves
C.
connective
D.
germinal
Ans:
nerves
Explanation :
Bundles of fibres or axons, in the peripheral nervous system are called nerves, and bundles of afferent fibers are known as sensory nerves. An efferent nerve fiber conducts signals from a motor neuron in the central nervous system to muscles.
[33] DNA fingerprinting is used to identify the –
A.
Parents
B.
Rapist
C.
Thieves
D.
All the above
Ans:
All the above
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
DNA fingerprinting is a chemical test that shows the genetic makeup of a person or other living things. It's used as evidence in courts, to identify bodies, track down blood relatives, and to look for cures for disease.
[34] The normal cholesterol level in human blood is:
A.
80 — 120 mg%
B.
120 — 140 mg%
C.
140 — 180 mg%
D.
180 — 200 mg%
Ans:
180 — 200 mg%
Explanation :
Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered high. LDL cholesterol levels should be less than 100 mg/dL.
[35] OTEC stands for –
A.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conservation
B.
Oil and Thermal Energy Conservation
C.
Oil and Thermal Energy Convention
D.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Ans:
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.
[36] As per Railway Budget for 2011-12, the senior citizen concession for men has been increased from:
A.
25% to 30%
B.
30% to 40%
C.
40% to 50%
D.
30% to 50%
Ans:
30% to 40%
Explanation :
Senior citizen concession to be increased from 30% to 40% for men; women to get senior citizen concession from 58 years age. Record procurement of 16,500 wagons being done in 2010-11. Target for 2011-12 kept at 18,000 wagons.
[37] The monster earthquake-cum-tsunami which hit Japan on March 11, 2011 has moved the country's main island, Honshu, by about:
A.
one feet
B.
three feet
C.
five feet
D.
eight feet
Ans:
eight feet
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
0
[38] What is the commonly used unit for measuring the speed of data transmission?
A.
Mega Hertz
B.
Characters per second
C.
Bits per second
D.
Nano seconds
Ans:
Bits per second
Explanation :
The speed with which data is getting transmitted in computer is called data transmission speed. It is commonly measured in bits per second.
[39] Which type of reaction produces the most harmful radiation?
A.
Fusion reaction
B.
Fission reaction
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Photo-Chemical reaction
Ans:
Fission reaction
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Nuclear fission is the process on which the operation of most nuclear power plants is based. When certain nuclei (for example that of uranium-235) are bombarded with neutrons, the nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of roughly (though not exactly) equal sizes.
[40] Which type of glass is used for making glass reinforced plastic?
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Quartz glass
D.
Fibre glass
Ans:
Fibre glass
Explanation :
Fiberglass is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber. The fibers may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric.
[41] Who gave the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
A.
Chandrashekhar Azad
B.
Subhash Chandra Bose
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Ans:
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
The famous slogan Inquilab Zindabad was given by Hasrat Mohani. This famous slogan inspired the activities of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association particularly Ashfaqulla Khan, Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
[42] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
The network carried about eight billion passengers (the highest in the world) and 1.01 million tonnes of freight (fourth highest in the world) in 2013
[43] The oldest international airline
A.
Dutch. KLM
B.
Air Canad
C.
Qantas Airways
D.
Air Sahara
Ans:
Dutch. KLM
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
KLM. The Royal Dutch Airlines legally known as Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij or KLM is the national airline of the Netherlands. KLM was established in 1919 making it the world's oldest operating airline.
[44] Which of the following used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?
A.
Boron
B.
Heavy water
C.
Uranium
D.
Plutonium
Ans:
Boron
Explanation :
Control rods are used in nuclear reactors to control the fission rate of uranium or plutonium. Their compositions includes chemical elements such as boron, cadmium, silver, or indium, that are capable of absorbing many neutrons without themselves fissioning.
[45] Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of:
A.
controlled fission reaction
B.
uncontrolled fission reaction
C.
controlled fusion maw reaction
D.
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Ans:
uncontrolled fusion reaction
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Hydrogen Bomb is based on the principle of Nuclear Fusion. Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei are combined to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles.
[46] Which of the following metals causes Itai-Itai disease?
A.
Cadmium
B.
Chromium
C.
Cobalt
D.
Copper
Ans:
Cadmium
Explanation :
Itai-itai disease was caused by cadmium poisoning due to mining in Toyama Prefecture. The earliest records of mining for gold in the area date back to 1710. Regular mining for silver started in 1589, and soon thereafter, mining for lead, copper, and zinc began.
[47] Glycol is added to aviation gasoline because it:
A.
reduces evaporation of petrol
B.
increases efficiency of petrol
C.
prevents freezing of petrol
D.
reduces consumption of petrol
Ans:
prevents freezing of petrol
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
Due to its low freezing point ethylene glycol resists freezing. Diethylene glycol behaves similarly. It is used as a deicing fluid for windshields and aircraft
[48] Who invented penicillin?
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Louis Pasteur
C.
Dreser
D.
Edward Jenner
Ans:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation :
But it was not until 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered by Alexander Fleming, Professor of Bacteriology at St. Mary's Hospital in London.
[49] 2018 FIFA World Cup would be held in -
A.
Russia
B.
Qatar
C.
France
D.
Netherlands
Ans:
Russia
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.
Explanation :
The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the 21st FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018
[50] Who of the following was not the recepient of Nobel Prize in Economics 2010?
A.
Peter A. Diamond
B.
Christopher Pissarides
C.
Lui Xiaobo
D.
Dale Mortensen
Ans:
Lui Xiaobo
Explanation :
Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a Chinese writer, literary critic, human rights activist, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who called for political reforms and was involved in campaigns to end communist one-party rule in China.