SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination-2017(Tier-1) Exam Date – 20.08.2017 Exam Sitting – (3 rd Sitting) | GK Infopedia

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[1] Ajanta and Ellora caves art situated in which state of India?
A. Kerala
B. Odisha
C. Maharashtra
D. Jammu & Kashmir
Ans: Maharashtra
Explanation : Ajanta and Ellora caves art located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. The Ajanta Caves are about 29 rock-cu. Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650. The Ellora caves are a group of caves featuring Buddhist. Hindu and Jain monuments and artwork, dating from the 600-1000 CE. Both sites are UNESCO World Heritage Site.

[2] To whom the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2016 was awarded?
A. David J. Thouless
B. Yoshinori Ohsumi
C. J. Michael Kosterlitz
D. Sir J. Fraser Stoddart
Ans: Yoshinori Ohsumi
Explanation : Yoshinori Ohsumi of the Tokyo Institute of Technology, in October 2016, won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries about "autophagy" — a fundamental process cells use to degrade and recycle parts of themselves. His work opened the path to understanding how cells adapt to starvation and respond to infection. The nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017 was awarded jointly to Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael, W. Young "for their discoveries of Molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm.

[3] According to Stockholm Inter-national Peace Research Institute, with spending of $55.9 in 2016, which country became world's fifth-largest military spender?
A. China
B. USA
C. Russia
D. India
Ans: India
Explanation : According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's annual report on defence spending, released in April 2017, India has become world's fifth-largest military spender spending at $55.9 billion in 2016. The US remains the world's largest military followed by China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.

[4] Which of the following river originates in Nepal and flows into the Ganges?
A. Kosi
B. Jhelum
C. Chenab
D. Ravi
Ans: Kosi
Explanation : Koshi river originates in Nepal. Some of its headstreams rise beyond the Nepalese border in Tibet. From a major confluence of tributaries north of the Chatra Gorge onwards, the Koshi River is also known as Saptakoshi. After crossing into Bihar, it branches into distributaries before joining the Ganges near Katihar.

[5] Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from in January 1915.
A. South Africa
B. England
C. USA
D. Russia
Ans: South Africa
Explanation : Gandhi returned to India from South Africa, in 1915. He came back the request of Gopal Krishna Gokhale, conveyed to him by C. F. Anurews. He spent 21 years in South Africa as a lawyer.

[6] is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar.
A. Sri Lanka
B. Myanmar
C. Bangladesh
D. Pakistan
Ans: Sri Lanka
Explanation : Sri Lanka is separated from the mainland portion of the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait. It is an island country in South Asia, located south-east Of India and northeast of the Maldives.

[7] The land mass of India has an area of million square km.
A. 1.28
B. 2.28
C. 3.28
D. 4.28
Ans: 3.28
Explanation : India is the seventh-largest country in the world, with a total area of 3,287,263 square kilometres. India measures 3,214 km from north to south and 2,933 km from east to west. It has a land frontier of 15,200 km and a coastline of 7,516.6 km.

[8] characters.
A. Order
B. Species
C. Genus
D. Class being a higher category, is the assemblage of families which exhibit a few similar
Ans: Order
Explanation : Order is an assemblage of families which exhibit a few similar characters. The similar characters are less in number as compared to different genera included in a family. A. class includes one or more orders.

[9] Sexual reproduction in Algae that takes place through fusion of two dissimilar size gametes is called?
A. Zoospores
B. Anisogamous
C. Isogamous
D. Oogamous
Ans: Anisogamous
Explanation : In algae, sex u reproduction takes place through fusion of two gametes. It is of two types on the basis of the size of gametes: isopornous (where male and female gametes are morphologically similar) and heterogamous (anisogamous and oogamous). Anisogamous fusion happens when gametes are dissimilar in size.

[10] The animals in which the body cavity is absent are known as _.
A. Coelomates
B. Wild
C. Pseudocoelomates
D. Acoelomates
Ans: Acoelomates
Explanation : Animals that have a cavity between body wall and digestive tract are known as coelomates for e.g. annelids, molluscs, arthropods, Echinodermata, and chordates etc. In contrast, animals in which the body cavity is absent are known as acoelornates. Platy-helminthes is an example of acoelomates. The presence orabsence of body cavity or co-elom plays a very important role in the classification of animals.

[11] According to the Second Law of Motion, for a given force, acceleration is inversely proportional to the of an object.
A. density
B. volume
C. force
D. mass
Ans: mass
Explanation : Newton's second law of motion can be formally stated as follows. The acceleration of an object as produced by a net force is directly proportional to the magnitude of the net force, in the same direction as the net force, and inversely proportional to the mass of the object.

[12] The coil wire in the electric room heater or electric cooking heater is called .
A. Circuit
B. Element
C. Filament
D. Cells
Ans: Element
Explanation : This coil of wire in an electric room heater or electric cooking heater is called an element. When these appliances are switched on after connecting to the electric supply, their elements become red hot and give out heat. The amount of heat produced in a wire depends on its material, length and thickness

[13] If the firm has zero costs or only has fixed cost, the quantity supplied in equilibrium is given by the point where the marginal revenue is zero.
A. Perfect Competition
B. Monopoly
C. Oligopoly
D. Monopolistic Competition
Ans: Monopoly
Explanation : If the monopoly firm has zero costs or only has fixed cost, the quantity supplied in equilibrium is given by the point where marginal revenue is zero. In contrast, perfect competition would supply an equilibrium quantity given by the point where average revenue is zero. The essence of monopoly power is the ability to alter the price of a product. There is only one seller or firm in the market facing many buyers.

[14] The short run marginal cost curve is shaped.
A. U
B. V
C. X
D. W
Ans: U
Explanation : A short-run marginal cost curve graphically represents the relation between marginal (i.e., incremental) cost incurred by a firm in the short-run production of a good or service and the quantity of output produced. It is usually U-shaped. This U shape is directly attributable to increasing, then decreasing marginal returns (and the law of diminishing marginal returns). As marginal product (and marginal returns) increases for relatively small output quantities, marginal cost declines. Then as marginal product (and marginal returns) decreases with the law of diminishing marginal returns for relatively large output quantities, marginal cost increases.

[15] "Betting and gambling" is listed in the list given in the Seventh Schedule in Constitution of India.
A. Union
B. State
C. Global
D. Concurrent
Ans: State
Explanation : the Betting and gambling come under State List or List-II. It is a list of 61 items (initially there were 66 items in the list) in Schedule Seven to the Constitution of India. The state list contains the areas in respect of which only the State Legislature can make laws.

[16] There are total parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha constituency) in West Bengal.
A. 42
B. 2
C. 14
D. 40
Ans: 42
Explanation : There are 42 Lok Sabha Constituencies in West Bengal. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by adult universal suffrage and a first-past-the-post system to represent their respective constituencies. The Lok Sabha (House off the People) is the Lower house of India's bicameral Parliament.

[17] In 1916 Mahatma Gandhi travelled to oppressive plantation system.
A. Dandi
B. Sabarmati
C. Champaran
D. Chauri Chaura
Ans: Champaran
Explanation : to inspire the peasants to strule against the Gandhiji travelled", to Champaran in Bihar in 1917 to know about the plight of indigo peasants under the oppressive Tinkathia' plantation system. Under this system, the peasants were forced by the British to plant 3 out of 20 parts of his land with indigo. Gandhiji launched, hamparan Satyagraha in support of their cause.

[18] software are freely available and can be edited and customized by anyone.
A. Free Source
B. Open Source
C. Easy Source
D. Unpaid Source
Ans: Open Source
Explanation : Open Source Software is software that is freely available, and anyone is freely licensed to use, copy, study, and change the software in any way. This is in contrast to proprietary software, where the software is under restrictive copyright and the source code is us-all 7 hidden from the users.

[19] is obtained by evaporation of sea.
A. Sugar
B. Iron
C. Salt
D. Steel
Ans: Salt
Explanation : Salt is produced from the evaporation of seawater. Sea water contains a large amount of common salt and the salts of other metals dissolved in it. Near the sea-shore, the sea water is collected in shallow pits and allowed to evaporate in sunshine. In a few days, the water evaporates, leaving behind salt.

[20] The passage of an electric cu rent through a conducting Iiquid causes -
A. Galvanisation
B. Evaporation
C. Physical Reaction
D. Chemical Reaction
Ans: Chemical Reaction
Explanation : When an electric current is passed through a conducting liquid (i.e. acidulated water) called an electrolyte, it is decomposed into its constituents due to chemical action. The practical application of this effect is utilized in electroplating, block making, battery charging, metal refinery, etc.

[21] is the number of individuals of the population who left the habitat and gone elsewhere during the time period under consideration.
A. Natality
B. Mortality
C. Immigration
D. Emigration
Ans: Emigration
Explanation : Emigration is the number of individuals of the population who left the habitat and gone elsewhere during the time period under consideration. It leads to decrease of size of local population. In contrast immigration is the number of individuals of the same species that have come into habitat from elsewhere. It leads to increase in population.

[22] was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a part of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign.
A. Sukanya Samridhi Accou
B. Bal Swachta Mission
C. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhar Yojana
D. Beti Bachao Beti Padh Yojana
Ans: Sukanya Samridhi Accou
Explanation : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in January, 2015 launched twin programmes of "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and "Sukanya Samriddhi account" in a bid to encourage birth and education of girls and tackle the abysmally low child sex ratio of 918 girls for 1000 boys. Under Sukanva Samriddhi Yojna, girl children below 10 years will have bank accounts with more interest and income tax benefits.

[23] Who created the first mechanical computer, which proved to be the prototype for future computers?
A. Archim edes
B. John Harrison
C. Cal Lun
D. Charles Babbage
Ans: Charles Babbage
Explanation : English mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage, who is credited with having invented the first mechanical computer that eventually led to more complex electronic designs. The 'Analytical Engine invented by him in 1837 contained an Arithmetic Logic Unit, basic flow control, and integrated memory; hailed as the first general-purpose computer concept

[24] In which sport did India win Bronze medal at Rio Olympics 2016?
A. Badminton
B. Boxing
C. Hockey
D. Wrestling
Ans: Wrestling
Explanation : Indian freestyle wrestle-Sakshi Malik Malik won bronze medal in the women's 58 kg event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. An Indian woman, badminton player P.V. Sindhu won silver medal in badminton. India won two medals at the Rio Olympics.

[25] Which of the statements given below are correct? 1. The author of 'A Foreign Policy For India' is UK Advani. 2. 'Wings of Fire' is a book written by A.P.J Abdul kalam. 3. 'Open' is an Autobiography of Andre Agassi.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and
Ans: 2 and 3
Explanation : 'A Foreign Policy for India' was authored by Inder Kumar Gujral, former Prime Minister of India. It was first published in 1998. Twice a Foreign Minister, Gujral authored a foreign Policy doctrine called the "Gujral Doctrine," a set of principles to guide the conduct of foreign relations with India's immediate neighbours.



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