[1] What is the minimum age for becoming a Governor of state in India?
A.
30 years
B.
25 years
C.
35 years
D.
45 years
Ans:
35 years
Explanation :
According to Article 157 of Indian constitution, no person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty-five years. Governors are appointed by the President for a term of five years.
[2] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Har Kishan contracted smallpox. He was publicly beheaded in 1675 on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi for re-fusing to convert to Islam.
[3] Lord Cornwallis is known for _.
A.
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B.
attacking the caste system
C.
land revenue settlement of United States
D.
rayotwari settlement of Madras
Ans:
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Explanation :
Permanent land revenue settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in, one firth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas. Under it, the zamindars of Bengal were recognized as the owners of land as long as they paid the revenue to the East India Company regularly.
[4] 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
North and South Vietnam
C.
Germany and France
D.
Brazil and Chile
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel line of latitude at 49°N. It forms a border between the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba (to the north), and the US states Washington, Idaho, Montana North Dakota, and Minnesota (to the south).
[5] How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?
A.
Decreases salinity of ocean
B.
Cools downs the temperature of water
C.
Maintains stable temperature of water
D.
Increases salinity of ocean
Ans:
Cools downs the temperature of water
Explanation :
La Nina is a climate pattern that describes the cooling of surface waters of the Pacific Ocean along the tropical west coast of South America. La Nina is considered to be the counterpart to El Nino, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures the equatorial region of the pacific Ocean.
[6] Cinnamon is obtained from which part of the plant?
A.
Stem
B.
Bark
C.
Roots
D.
Fruits
Ans:
Bark
Explanation :
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from genus Cinnamomum Cinnamon is used mainly as an arometic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of cuisines.
[7] Insulin is a kind of:
A.
hormone
B.
protein
C.
enzyme
D.
vitamin
Ans:
hormone
Explanation :
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows our body to use sugar (glucose from carbohydrates in the food) that we eat for energy or store glucose for future use.
[8] Which among the following carries impure blood to human heart?
A.
Aorta
B.
Pulmonary vein
C.
Pulmonary arteries
D.
Vena Cava
Ans:
Pulmonary arteries
Explanation :
A pulmonary artery is an artery in the pulmonary circulation that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of heart to the lungs. The pulmonary arteries are unique in that unlike most arteries which carry oxygenated blood to other parts of the body, the pulmonary arteries carry deoxyzen ated blood to the lungs.
[9] Which one of the following is not an instrument of credit control in India?
A.
Rationing of credit
B.
Direct Action
C.
Open Market operations
D.
Variable cost reserve ratios
Ans:
Variable cost reserve ratios
Explanation :
There are two methods that the RBI uses for credit control in the economy: Qualitative method (Marginal requirement, Rationing of credit, Direct action, Moral Suasion, etc) and Quantitative method (Bank rate, Open Market Operations, Cash Reserve Ratio, Statutory Liquidity Ratio, etc).
[10] Which among the following is an example of micro-economic variable?
A.
National Income
B.
Aggregate Supply
C.
Employment
D.
Consumer's Equilibrium
Ans:
Consumer's Equilibrium
Explanation :
Consumer's Equilibrium is related to microeconomics, the study of the behaviour of the individual units (like an individual firm or an individual consumer) of the economy. It refers to the situation when a consumer is having maximum satisfaction with limited income and has no tendency to change his Way of existing expenditure. The consumer has to pay a price for each unit of the commodity. So, he cannot buy or consume u ° led quantity.
[11] Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?
A.
Part II
B.
Part III
C.
Part V
D.
Part IV A
Ans:
Part IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A under Part WA of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42 Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86 Amendrnent in 2002
[12] Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?
A.
Due to reflection
B.
Due to refraction
C.
Due to diffraction
D.
Due to total internal reflection
Ans:
Due to refraction
Explanation :
Water tank appears shallower than its depth due to the phenomenon of refraction of light. The rays of light coming from tank fravel from water to air. As the rays pass from densev (water) to rarer (air) medium they bend away from the normal. When the rays are produced back they form an image of bottom of the tank at a point above the real position. Hence the tank appears to be less deep that it really is Real depth Apparent depth
[13] Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?
A.
Light blue
B.
Yellow
C.
White
D.
Grey
Ans:
Yellow
Explanation :
Red, green and blue are the prim colors and all other colors can be created from them. When red and green combine, the result is yellow. When red and blue combine, the result is magenta. When blue and green combine, the result is cyan.
[14] What is the full form of JPEG?
A.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
B.
Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C.
Joint Programming Experts Graphics
D.
Joint Project Experts Group
Ans:
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Explanation :
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. It is an ISO/MC group of experts that develops and maintains standards for a suite of compression algorithms for computer image files. It is also a term for any graphic image file produced by using a JPEG standard. Together with the Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file formats, JPEG is one of the image file formats supported on the World Wide Web.
[15] What is an endothermic reaction?
A.
Reaction in which heat is released.
B.
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C.
Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed.
D.
None of these
Ans:
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
Explanation :
The term endothermic process describes a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually in the form of heat. The concept is frequently applied in physical sciences to, for example, chemical reactions, where thermal energy (heat) is converted to chemical bond energy.
[16] Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A.
Galena
B.
Cryollite
C.
Cinnabar
D.
Epsom Salt
Ans:
Galena
Explanation :
Cryolite (Na2NaAlF6) is a double fluoride of sodium and aluminium which in terms of chemical composition is referred to as sodium hexafluo roaluminate. It was historically used as an aluminium ore and later in the electrolytic processing of the aluminium ore bauxite. It is also used in the glass and enamel industries.
[17] Term 'Gambit' is associated with which of the following sport?
A.
Basketball
B.
Chess
C.
Boxing
D.
Golf
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
According to Article 157 of Indian constitution, no person shall be eligible for appointment as Governor unless he is a citizen of India and has completed the age of thirty-five years. Governors are appointed by the President for a term of five years.
[2] Who amongst the following was the successor of Sikh Guru Har Krishan?
A.
Guru Angad Dev
B.
Guru Tegh Bahadur
C.
Guru Hargobind
D.
Guru Amar Das
Ans:
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Explanation :
Guru Tegh Bahadur was appointed as the as the ninth guru of Sikhs in 1664 A.D after the eighth Guru Har Kishan contracted smallpox. He was publicly beheaded in 1675 on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi for re-fusing to convert to Islam.
[3] Lord Cornwallis is known for _.
A.
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
B.
attacking the caste system
C.
land revenue settlement of United States
D.
rayotwari settlement of Madras
Ans:
permanent revenue settlement of Bengal
Explanation :
Permanent land revenue settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in, one firth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas. Under it, the zamindars of Bengal were recognized as the owners of land as long as they paid the revenue to the East India Company regularly.
[4] 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
North and South Vietnam
C.
Germany and France
D.
Brazil and Chile
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel line of latitude at 49°N. It forms a border between the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba (to the north), and the US states Washington, Idaho, Montana North Dakota, and Minnesota (to the south).
[5] How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?
A.
Decreases salinity of ocean
B.
Cools downs the temperature of water
C.
Maintains stable temperature of water
D.
Increases salinity of ocean
Ans:
Cools downs the temperature of water
Explanation :
La Nina is a climate pattern that describes the cooling of surface waters of the Pacific Ocean along the tropical west coast of South America. La Nina is considered to be the counterpart to El Nino, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures the equatorial region of the pacific Ocean.
[6] Cinnamon is obtained from which part of the plant?
A.
Stem
B.
Bark
C.
Roots
D.
Fruits
Ans:
Bark
Explanation :
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from genus Cinnamomum Cinnamon is used mainly as an arometic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of cuisines.
[7] Insulin is a kind of:
A.
hormone
B.
protein
C.
enzyme
D.
vitamin
Ans:
hormone
Explanation :
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows our body to use sugar (glucose from carbohydrates in the food) that we eat for energy or store glucose for future use.
[8] Which among the following carries impure blood to human heart?
A.
Aorta
B.
Pulmonary vein
C.
Pulmonary arteries
D.
Vena Cava
Ans:
Pulmonary arteries
Explanation :
A pulmonary artery is an artery in the pulmonary circulation that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of heart to the lungs. The pulmonary arteries are unique in that unlike most arteries which carry oxygenated blood to other parts of the body, the pulmonary arteries carry deoxyzen ated blood to the lungs.
[9] Which one of the following is not an instrument of credit control in India?
A.
Rationing of credit
B.
Direct Action
C.
Open Market operations
D.
Variable cost reserve ratios
Ans:
Variable cost reserve ratios
Explanation :
There are two methods that the RBI uses for credit control in the economy: Qualitative method (Marginal requirement, Rationing of credit, Direct action, Moral Suasion, etc) and Quantitative method (Bank rate, Open Market Operations, Cash Reserve Ratio, Statutory Liquidity Ratio, etc).
[10] Which among the following is an example of micro-economic variable?
A.
National Income
B.
Aggregate Supply
C.
Employment
D.
Consumer's Equilibrium
Ans:
Consumer's Equilibrium
Explanation :
Consumer's Equilibrium is related to microeconomics, the study of the behaviour of the individual units (like an individual firm or an individual consumer) of the economy. It refers to the situation when a consumer is having maximum satisfaction with limited income and has no tendency to change his Way of existing expenditure. The consumer has to pay a price for each unit of the commodity. So, he cannot buy or consume u ° led quantity.
[11] Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?
A.
Part II
B.
Part III
C.
Part V
D.
Part IV A
Ans:
Part IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A under Part WA of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42 Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86 Amendrnent in 2002
[12] Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?
A.
Due to reflection
B.
Due to refraction
C.
Due to diffraction
D.
Due to total internal reflection
Ans:
Due to refraction
Explanation :
Water tank appears shallower than its depth due to the phenomenon of refraction of light. The rays of light coming from tank fravel from water to air. As the rays pass from densev (water) to rarer (air) medium they bend away from the normal. When the rays are produced back they form an image of bottom of the tank at a point above the real position. Hence the tank appears to be less deep that it really is Real depth Apparent depth
[13] Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?
A.
Light blue
B.
Yellow
C.
White
D.
Grey
Ans:
Yellow
Explanation :
Red, green and blue are the prim colors and all other colors can be created from them. When red and green combine, the result is yellow. When red and blue combine, the result is magenta. When blue and green combine, the result is cyan.
[14] What is the full form of JPEG?
A.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
B.
Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C.
Joint Programming Experts Graphics
D.
Joint Project Experts Group
Ans:
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Explanation :
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. It is an ISO/MC group of experts that develops and maintains standards for a suite of compression algorithms for computer image files. It is also a term for any graphic image file produced by using a JPEG standard. Together with the Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file formats, JPEG is one of the image file formats supported on the World Wide Web.
[15] What is an endothermic reaction?
A.
Reaction in which heat is released.
B.
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C.
Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed.
D.
None of these
Ans:
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
Explanation :
The term endothermic process describes a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually in the form of heat. The concept is frequently applied in physical sciences to, for example, chemical reactions, where thermal energy (heat) is converted to chemical bond energy.
[16] Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A.
Galena
B.
Cryollite
C.
Cinnabar
D.
Epsom Salt
Ans:
Galena
Explanation :
Cryolite (Na2NaAlF6) is a double fluoride of sodium and aluminium which in terms of chemical composition is referred to as sodium hexafluo roaluminate. It was historically used as an aluminium ore and later in the electrolytic processing of the aluminium ore bauxite. It is also used in the glass and enamel industries.
[17] Term 'Gambit' is associated with which of the following sport?
A.
Basketball
B.
Chess
C.
Boxing
D.
Golf
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
Permanent land revenue settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis in, one firth of British territory in India, including Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, Varanasi and some other areas. Under it, the zamindars of Bengal were recognized as the owners of land as long as they paid the revenue to the East India Company regularly.
[4] 49th Parallel is the boundary line between which two countries?
A.
USA and Canada
B.
North and South Vietnam
C.
Germany and France
D.
Brazil and Chile
Ans:
USA and Canada
Explanation :
The 49th parallel is used as an informal name for the Canadian border with the USA, which is marked out by the parallel line of latitude at 49°N. It forms a border between the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba (to the north), and the US states Washington, Idaho, Montana North Dakota, and Minnesota (to the south).
[5] How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?
A.
Decreases salinity of ocean
B.
Cools downs the temperature of water
C.
Maintains stable temperature of water
D.
Increases salinity of ocean
Ans:
Cools downs the temperature of water
Explanation :
La Nina is a climate pattern that describes the cooling of surface waters of the Pacific Ocean along the tropical west coast of South America. La Nina is considered to be the counterpart to El Nino, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures the equatorial region of the pacific Ocean.
[6] Cinnamon is obtained from which part of the plant?
A.
Stem
B.
Bark
C.
Roots
D.
Fruits
Ans:
Bark
Explanation :
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from genus Cinnamomum Cinnamon is used mainly as an arometic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of cuisines.
[7] Insulin is a kind of:
A.
hormone
B.
protein
C.
enzyme
D.
vitamin
Ans:
hormone
Explanation :
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows our body to use sugar (glucose from carbohydrates in the food) that we eat for energy or store glucose for future use.
[8] Which among the following carries impure blood to human heart?
A.
Aorta
B.
Pulmonary vein
C.
Pulmonary arteries
D.
Vena Cava
Ans:
Pulmonary arteries
Explanation :
A pulmonary artery is an artery in the pulmonary circulation that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of heart to the lungs. The pulmonary arteries are unique in that unlike most arteries which carry oxygenated blood to other parts of the body, the pulmonary arteries carry deoxyzen ated blood to the lungs.
[9] Which one of the following is not an instrument of credit control in India?
A.
Rationing of credit
B.
Direct Action
C.
Open Market operations
D.
Variable cost reserve ratios
Ans:
Variable cost reserve ratios
Explanation :
There are two methods that the RBI uses for credit control in the economy: Qualitative method (Marginal requirement, Rationing of credit, Direct action, Moral Suasion, etc) and Quantitative method (Bank rate, Open Market Operations, Cash Reserve Ratio, Statutory Liquidity Ratio, etc).
[10] Which among the following is an example of micro-economic variable?
A.
National Income
B.
Aggregate Supply
C.
Employment
D.
Consumer's Equilibrium
Ans:
Consumer's Equilibrium
Explanation :
Consumer's Equilibrium is related to microeconomics, the study of the behaviour of the individual units (like an individual firm or an individual consumer) of the economy. It refers to the situation when a consumer is having maximum satisfaction with limited income and has no tendency to change his Way of existing expenditure. The consumer has to pay a price for each unit of the commodity. So, he cannot buy or consume u ° led quantity.
[11] Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?
A.
Part II
B.
Part III
C.
Part V
D.
Part IV A
Ans:
Part IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A under Part WA of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42 Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86 Amendrnent in 2002
[12] Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?
A.
Due to reflection
B.
Due to refraction
C.
Due to diffraction
D.
Due to total internal reflection
Ans:
Due to refraction
Explanation :
Water tank appears shallower than its depth due to the phenomenon of refraction of light. The rays of light coming from tank fravel from water to air. As the rays pass from densev (water) to rarer (air) medium they bend away from the normal. When the rays are produced back they form an image of bottom of the tank at a point above the real position. Hence the tank appears to be less deep that it really is Real depth Apparent depth
[13] Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?
A.
Light blue
B.
Yellow
C.
White
D.
Grey
Ans:
Yellow
Explanation :
Red, green and blue are the prim colors and all other colors can be created from them. When red and green combine, the result is yellow. When red and blue combine, the result is magenta. When blue and green combine, the result is cyan.
[14] What is the full form of JPEG?
A.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
B.
Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C.
Joint Programming Experts Graphics
D.
Joint Project Experts Group
Ans:
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Explanation :
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. It is an ISO/MC group of experts that develops and maintains standards for a suite of compression algorithms for computer image files. It is also a term for any graphic image file produced by using a JPEG standard. Together with the Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file formats, JPEG is one of the image file formats supported on the World Wide Web.
[15] What is an endothermic reaction?
A.
Reaction in which heat is released.
B.
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C.
Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed.
D.
None of these
Ans:
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
Explanation :
The term endothermic process describes a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually in the form of heat. The concept is frequently applied in physical sciences to, for example, chemical reactions, where thermal energy (heat) is converted to chemical bond energy.
[16] Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A.
Galena
B.
Cryollite
C.
Cinnabar
D.
Epsom Salt
Ans:
Galena
Explanation :
Cryolite (Na2NaAlF6) is a double fluoride of sodium and aluminium which in terms of chemical composition is referred to as sodium hexafluo roaluminate. It was historically used as an aluminium ore and later in the electrolytic processing of the aluminium ore bauxite. It is also used in the glass and enamel industries.
[17] Term 'Gambit' is associated with which of the following sport?
A.
Basketball
B.
Chess
C.
Boxing
D.
Golf
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
La Nina is a climate pattern that describes the cooling of surface waters of the Pacific Ocean along the tropical west coast of South America. La Nina is considered to be the counterpart to El Nino, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures the equatorial region of the pacific Ocean.
[6] Cinnamon is obtained from which part of the plant?
A.
Stem
B.
Bark
C.
Roots
D.
Fruits
Ans:
Bark
Explanation :
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from genus Cinnamomum Cinnamon is used mainly as an arometic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of cuisines.
[7] Insulin is a kind of:
A.
hormone
B.
protein
C.
enzyme
D.
vitamin
Ans:
hormone
Explanation :
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows our body to use sugar (glucose from carbohydrates in the food) that we eat for energy or store glucose for future use.
[8] Which among the following carries impure blood to human heart?
A.
Aorta
B.
Pulmonary vein
C.
Pulmonary arteries
D.
Vena Cava
Ans:
Pulmonary arteries
Explanation :
A pulmonary artery is an artery in the pulmonary circulation that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of heart to the lungs. The pulmonary arteries are unique in that unlike most arteries which carry oxygenated blood to other parts of the body, the pulmonary arteries carry deoxyzen ated blood to the lungs.
[9] Which one of the following is not an instrument of credit control in India?
A.
Rationing of credit
B.
Direct Action
C.
Open Market operations
D.
Variable cost reserve ratios
Ans:
Variable cost reserve ratios
Explanation :
There are two methods that the RBI uses for credit control in the economy: Qualitative method (Marginal requirement, Rationing of credit, Direct action, Moral Suasion, etc) and Quantitative method (Bank rate, Open Market Operations, Cash Reserve Ratio, Statutory Liquidity Ratio, etc).
[10] Which among the following is an example of micro-economic variable?
A.
National Income
B.
Aggregate Supply
C.
Employment
D.
Consumer's Equilibrium
Ans:
Consumer's Equilibrium
Explanation :
Consumer's Equilibrium is related to microeconomics, the study of the behaviour of the individual units (like an individual firm or an individual consumer) of the economy. It refers to the situation when a consumer is having maximum satisfaction with limited income and has no tendency to change his Way of existing expenditure. The consumer has to pay a price for each unit of the commodity. So, he cannot buy or consume u ° led quantity.
[11] Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?
A.
Part II
B.
Part III
C.
Part V
D.
Part IV A
Ans:
Part IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A under Part WA of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42 Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86 Amendrnent in 2002
[12] Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?
A.
Due to reflection
B.
Due to refraction
C.
Due to diffraction
D.
Due to total internal reflection
Ans:
Due to refraction
Explanation :
Water tank appears shallower than its depth due to the phenomenon of refraction of light. The rays of light coming from tank fravel from water to air. As the rays pass from densev (water) to rarer (air) medium they bend away from the normal. When the rays are produced back they form an image of bottom of the tank at a point above the real position. Hence the tank appears to be less deep that it really is Real depth Apparent depth
[13] Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?
A.
Light blue
B.
Yellow
C.
White
D.
Grey
Ans:
Yellow
Explanation :
Red, green and blue are the prim colors and all other colors can be created from them. When red and green combine, the result is yellow. When red and blue combine, the result is magenta. When blue and green combine, the result is cyan.
[14] What is the full form of JPEG?
A.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
B.
Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C.
Joint Programming Experts Graphics
D.
Joint Project Experts Group
Ans:
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Explanation :
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. It is an ISO/MC group of experts that develops and maintains standards for a suite of compression algorithms for computer image files. It is also a term for any graphic image file produced by using a JPEG standard. Together with the Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file formats, JPEG is one of the image file formats supported on the World Wide Web.
[15] What is an endothermic reaction?
A.
Reaction in which heat is released.
B.
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C.
Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed.
D.
None of these
Ans:
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
Explanation :
The term endothermic process describes a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually in the form of heat. The concept is frequently applied in physical sciences to, for example, chemical reactions, where thermal energy (heat) is converted to chemical bond energy.
[16] Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A.
Galena
B.
Cryollite
C.
Cinnabar
D.
Epsom Salt
Ans:
Galena
Explanation :
Cryolite (Na2NaAlF6) is a double fluoride of sodium and aluminium which in terms of chemical composition is referred to as sodium hexafluo roaluminate. It was historically used as an aluminium ore and later in the electrolytic processing of the aluminium ore bauxite. It is also used in the glass and enamel industries.
[17] Term 'Gambit' is associated with which of the following sport?
A.
Basketball
B.
Chess
C.
Boxing
D.
Golf
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows our body to use sugar (glucose from carbohydrates in the food) that we eat for energy or store glucose for future use.
[8] Which among the following carries impure blood to human heart?
A.
Aorta
B.
Pulmonary vein
C.
Pulmonary arteries
D.
Vena Cava
Ans:
Pulmonary arteries
Explanation :
A pulmonary artery is an artery in the pulmonary circulation that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of heart to the lungs. The pulmonary arteries are unique in that unlike most arteries which carry oxygenated blood to other parts of the body, the pulmonary arteries carry deoxyzen ated blood to the lungs.
[9] Which one of the following is not an instrument of credit control in India?
A.
Rationing of credit
B.
Direct Action
C.
Open Market operations
D.
Variable cost reserve ratios
Ans:
Variable cost reserve ratios
Explanation :
There are two methods that the RBI uses for credit control in the economy: Qualitative method (Marginal requirement, Rationing of credit, Direct action, Moral Suasion, etc) and Quantitative method (Bank rate, Open Market Operations, Cash Reserve Ratio, Statutory Liquidity Ratio, etc).
[10] Which among the following is an example of micro-economic variable?
A.
National Income
B.
Aggregate Supply
C.
Employment
D.
Consumer's Equilibrium
Ans:
Consumer's Equilibrium
Explanation :
Consumer's Equilibrium is related to microeconomics, the study of the behaviour of the individual units (like an individual firm or an individual consumer) of the economy. It refers to the situation when a consumer is having maximum satisfaction with limited income and has no tendency to change his Way of existing expenditure. The consumer has to pay a price for each unit of the commodity. So, he cannot buy or consume u ° led quantity.
[11] Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?
A.
Part II
B.
Part III
C.
Part V
D.
Part IV A
Ans:
Part IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A under Part WA of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42 Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86 Amendrnent in 2002
[12] Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?
A.
Due to reflection
B.
Due to refraction
C.
Due to diffraction
D.
Due to total internal reflection
Ans:
Due to refraction
Explanation :
Water tank appears shallower than its depth due to the phenomenon of refraction of light. The rays of light coming from tank fravel from water to air. As the rays pass from densev (water) to rarer (air) medium they bend away from the normal. When the rays are produced back they form an image of bottom of the tank at a point above the real position. Hence the tank appears to be less deep that it really is Real depth Apparent depth
[13] Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?
A.
Light blue
B.
Yellow
C.
White
D.
Grey
Ans:
Yellow
Explanation :
Red, green and blue are the prim colors and all other colors can be created from them. When red and green combine, the result is yellow. When red and blue combine, the result is magenta. When blue and green combine, the result is cyan.
[14] What is the full form of JPEG?
A.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
B.
Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C.
Joint Programming Experts Graphics
D.
Joint Project Experts Group
Ans:
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Explanation :
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. It is an ISO/MC group of experts that develops and maintains standards for a suite of compression algorithms for computer image files. It is also a term for any graphic image file produced by using a JPEG standard. Together with the Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file formats, JPEG is one of the image file formats supported on the World Wide Web.
[15] What is an endothermic reaction?
A.
Reaction in which heat is released.
B.
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C.
Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed.
D.
None of these
Ans:
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
Explanation :
The term endothermic process describes a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually in the form of heat. The concept is frequently applied in physical sciences to, for example, chemical reactions, where thermal energy (heat) is converted to chemical bond energy.
[16] Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A.
Galena
B.
Cryollite
C.
Cinnabar
D.
Epsom Salt
Ans:
Galena
Explanation :
Cryolite (Na2NaAlF6) is a double fluoride of sodium and aluminium which in terms of chemical composition is referred to as sodium hexafluo roaluminate. It was historically used as an aluminium ore and later in the electrolytic processing of the aluminium ore bauxite. It is also used in the glass and enamel industries.
[17] Term 'Gambit' is associated with which of the following sport?
A.
Basketball
B.
Chess
C.
Boxing
D.
Golf
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
There are two methods that the RBI uses for credit control in the economy: Qualitative method (Marginal requirement, Rationing of credit, Direct action, Moral Suasion, etc) and Quantitative method (Bank rate, Open Market Operations, Cash Reserve Ratio, Statutory Liquidity Ratio, etc).
[10] Which among the following is an example of micro-economic variable?
A.
National Income
B.
Aggregate Supply
C.
Employment
D.
Consumer's Equilibrium
Ans:
Consumer's Equilibrium
Explanation :
Consumer's Equilibrium is related to microeconomics, the study of the behaviour of the individual units (like an individual firm or an individual consumer) of the economy. It refers to the situation when a consumer is having maximum satisfaction with limited income and has no tendency to change his Way of existing expenditure. The consumer has to pay a price for each unit of the commodity. So, he cannot buy or consume u ° led quantity.
[11] Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following part of Indian Constitution?
A.
Part II
B.
Part III
C.
Part V
D.
Part IV A
Ans:
Part IV A
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A under Part WA of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42 Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86 Amendrnent in 2002
[12] Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?
A.
Due to reflection
B.
Due to refraction
C.
Due to diffraction
D.
Due to total internal reflection
Ans:
Due to refraction
Explanation :
Water tank appears shallower than its depth due to the phenomenon of refraction of light. The rays of light coming from tank fravel from water to air. As the rays pass from densev (water) to rarer (air) medium they bend away from the normal. When the rays are produced back they form an image of bottom of the tank at a point above the real position. Hence the tank appears to be less deep that it really is Real depth Apparent depth
[13] Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?
A.
Light blue
B.
Yellow
C.
White
D.
Grey
Ans:
Yellow
Explanation :
Red, green and blue are the prim colors and all other colors can be created from them. When red and green combine, the result is yellow. When red and blue combine, the result is magenta. When blue and green combine, the result is cyan.
[14] What is the full form of JPEG?
A.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
B.
Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C.
Joint Programming Experts Graphics
D.
Joint Project Experts Group
Ans:
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Explanation :
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. It is an ISO/MC group of experts that develops and maintains standards for a suite of compression algorithms for computer image files. It is also a term for any graphic image file produced by using a JPEG standard. Together with the Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file formats, JPEG is one of the image file formats supported on the World Wide Web.
[15] What is an endothermic reaction?
A.
Reaction in which heat is released.
B.
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C.
Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed.
D.
None of these
Ans:
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
Explanation :
The term endothermic process describes a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually in the form of heat. The concept is frequently applied in physical sciences to, for example, chemical reactions, where thermal energy (heat) is converted to chemical bond energy.
[16] Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A.
Galena
B.
Cryollite
C.
Cinnabar
D.
Epsom Salt
Ans:
Galena
Explanation :
Cryolite (Na2NaAlF6) is a double fluoride of sodium and aluminium which in terms of chemical composition is referred to as sodium hexafluo roaluminate. It was historically used as an aluminium ore and later in the electrolytic processing of the aluminium ore bauxite. It is also used in the glass and enamel industries.
[17] Term 'Gambit' is associated with which of the following sport?
A.
Basketball
B.
Chess
C.
Boxing
D.
Golf
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
The Fundamental Duties of citizens are provided in Article 51A under Part WA of Indian Constitution. They were added to the Constitution by the 42 Amendment in 1976, upon the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally ten in number, the Fundamental Duties were increased to eleven by the 86 Amendrnent in 2002
[12] Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?
A.
Due to reflection
B.
Due to refraction
C.
Due to diffraction
D.
Due to total internal reflection
Ans:
Due to refraction
Explanation :
Water tank appears shallower than its depth due to the phenomenon of refraction of light. The rays of light coming from tank fravel from water to air. As the rays pass from densev (water) to rarer (air) medium they bend away from the normal. When the rays are produced back they form an image of bottom of the tank at a point above the real position. Hence the tank appears to be less deep that it really is Real depth Apparent depth
[13] Which colour is formed when Red and Green are mixed?
A.
Light blue
B.
Yellow
C.
White
D.
Grey
Ans:
Yellow
Explanation :
Red, green and blue are the prim colors and all other colors can be created from them. When red and green combine, the result is yellow. When red and blue combine, the result is magenta. When blue and green combine, the result is cyan.
[14] What is the full form of JPEG?
A.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
B.
Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C.
Joint Programming Experts Graphics
D.
Joint Project Experts Group
Ans:
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Explanation :
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. It is an ISO/MC group of experts that develops and maintains standards for a suite of compression algorithms for computer image files. It is also a term for any graphic image file produced by using a JPEG standard. Together with the Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file formats, JPEG is one of the image file formats supported on the World Wide Web.
[15] What is an endothermic reaction?
A.
Reaction in which heat is released.
B.
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C.
Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed.
D.
None of these
Ans:
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
Explanation :
The term endothermic process describes a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually in the form of heat. The concept is frequently applied in physical sciences to, for example, chemical reactions, where thermal energy (heat) is converted to chemical bond energy.
[16] Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A.
Galena
B.
Cryollite
C.
Cinnabar
D.
Epsom Salt
Ans:
Galena
Explanation :
Cryolite (Na2NaAlF6) is a double fluoride of sodium and aluminium which in terms of chemical composition is referred to as sodium hexafluo roaluminate. It was historically used as an aluminium ore and later in the electrolytic processing of the aluminium ore bauxite. It is also used in the glass and enamel industries.
[17] Term 'Gambit' is associated with which of the following sport?
A.
Basketball
B.
Chess
C.
Boxing
D.
Golf
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
Red, green and blue are the prim colors and all other colors can be created from them. When red and green combine, the result is yellow. When red and blue combine, the result is magenta. When blue and green combine, the result is cyan.
[14] What is the full form of JPEG?
A.
Joint Photographic Experts Group
B.
Joint Protocol Experts Graphics.
C.
Joint Programming Experts Graphics
D.
Joint Project Experts Group
Ans:
Joint Photographic Experts Group
Explanation :
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. It is an ISO/MC group of experts that develops and maintains standards for a suite of compression algorithms for computer image files. It is also a term for any graphic image file produced by using a JPEG standard. Together with the Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file formats, JPEG is one of the image file formats supported on the World Wide Web.
[15] What is an endothermic reaction?
A.
Reaction in which heat is released.
B.
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
C.
Reaction in which neither heat is released nor absorbed.
D.
None of these
Ans:
Reaction in which heat is absorbed.
Explanation :
The term endothermic process describes a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually in the form of heat. The concept is frequently applied in physical sciences to, for example, chemical reactions, where thermal energy (heat) is converted to chemical bond energy.
[16] Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A.
Galena
B.
Cryollite
C.
Cinnabar
D.
Epsom Salt
Ans:
Galena
Explanation :
Cryolite (Na2NaAlF6) is a double fluoride of sodium and aluminium which in terms of chemical composition is referred to as sodium hexafluo roaluminate. It was historically used as an aluminium ore and later in the electrolytic processing of the aluminium ore bauxite. It is also used in the glass and enamel industries.
[17] Term 'Gambit' is associated with which of the following sport?
A.
Basketball
B.
Chess
C.
Boxing
D.
Golf
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
The term endothermic process describes a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually in the form of heat. The concept is frequently applied in physical sciences to, for example, chemical reactions, where thermal energy (heat) is converted to chemical bond energy.
[16] Which of the following is an ore of Aluminium?
A.
Galena
B.
Cryollite
C.
Cinnabar
D.
Epsom Salt
Ans:
Galena
Explanation :
Cryolite (Na2NaAlF6) is a double fluoride of sodium and aluminium which in terms of chemical composition is referred to as sodium hexafluo roaluminate. It was historically used as an aluminium ore and later in the electrolytic processing of the aluminium ore bauxite. It is also used in the glass and enamel industries.
[17] Term 'Gambit' is associated with which of the following sport?
A.
Basketball
B.
Chess
C.
Boxing
D.
Golf
Ans:
Chess
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
A gambit (from ancient Italian gambetto, meaning "to trip") is a chess opening in which a player, more often white, sacrifices material, usually a pawn, with the hope of achieving a resulting advantageous position. Some well-known examples are the King's Gambit, Queen's Gambit and Evans Gambit.
[18] Madhuri Dixit is associated with which Indian Dance form?
A.
Bharatnatyam
B.
Kuchipudi
C.
Kathak
D.
Kathakali
Ans:
Kathak
Explanation :
Madhuri Dixit is a trained professional Kathak dancer. Pandit Birju Maharaj, a Kathak dancer, who choreographed Dixit in the film Devdas for the song "Kaahe Chhed", calls her "the best Bollywood dancer due to her versatility." Kathak is one of the ten major forms of Indian classical dance.
[19] Who among the following is a Sanjay Chopra Award recipient for 2016?
A.
Abhinash Mishra
B.
Arjun Singh
C.
Aromal SM
D.
Srawanand Saha
Ans:
Arjun Singh
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
Arjun Singh of Uttarakhand, on 26 January 2016, received the 2016 National Bravery Award for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014. He was honoured with the Sanjay Chopra Award. The Sanjay chopra award 2018 is given to 17 year old Karan-veer Singh from Pubjab who had rescued 15 children from a school bus that has plunged into a drain.
[20] 'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?
A.
Kumar Sangakara
B.
Kevin Peterson
C.
Brendon Mccullum
D.
Michael Clarke
Ans:
Michael Clarke
Explanation :
'My Story' is the autobiography of former Australian captain and batsman Michael Clarke. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 with a Test century on debut, Michael Clarke was Australian cricket's golden boy. And the batting prodigy they nicknamed 'Pup' certainly fulfilled his destiny in a stellar 11-year international career of 115 Tests, 8643 runs and 28 centuries.
[21] Which country has approved more than 500 new settler homes in East Jerusalem?
A.
USA
B.
UAE
C.
Israel
D.
United Kingdom
Ans:
Israel
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
Israel, in November 2016, revived plans to build 500 new homes for Jewish settlers in Ramat Shlom in occupied East Jerusalem. The plans had been on hold since 2014. More than 200,000 Israelis now live in east Jerusalem, which Israel occupied in the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed.
[22] Which of the following country is not a member of SAARC?
A.
Nepal
B.
Maldives
C.
China
D.
Afghanistan
Ans:
China
Explanation :
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional grouping of eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It was set up in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. China is one of the countries that have been accorded observer status in SAARC.
[23] Which of the following gas was released during Bhopal gas tragedy?
A.
Methyl isocyanate
B.
Sodium isothiocyanate
C.
Nitrogen isothiocyanate
D.
Potassium isothiocyanate
Ans:
Methyl isocyanate
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
The Bhopal gas tragedy involved the leakage of poisonous methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas and other chemicalsat the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 2-3 December 1984. It is considered the world's worst industrial disaster.
[24] What is the name of the scheme for the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) beneficiaries launched in Delhi region?
A.
Sakushal Humesha
B.
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
C.
Jeevan Arogya
D.
Shrarnik Kalyan
Ans:
Kahin bhi kabhi bhi
Explanation :
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), in November 2016, launched 'Kahin Bhi-Kabhi Bhi' medical service for its insured in the Delhi region under which the beneficiaries can visit day-care units for minor ailments. Now, insured persons and their family members of Delhi need not visit ESIC hospitals for minor ailments requiring only day care like diarrhoea, high fever, acute asthma attacks, abdominal pain, chest pain and the like.
[25] Match the following. Scientist Discovery 1. Joseph Thomson a. Optical Fiber 2. Alexander Fleming b. Radium 3. Narinder Kapany c. Electron 4. Marie Curie d. Penicillin
A.
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B.
1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
D.
1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c
Ans:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Explanation :
0
Explanation :
0