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301.

*/*_The total number of members of UN Security Council is?

A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Answer» D. 20
302.

*/*_The term cover point in cricket means?

A. the position given by the bowler to the fielder on the offside, in front of a wicket
B. if the ball goes off the batsman's leg
C. an off-break ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman
D. None of the above
Answer» B. if the ball goes off the batsman's leg
303.

*/*_Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary at Tamil Nadu has reserves of?

A. wild ass, wolf, nilgai, chinkara
B. important bird sanctuary
C. pantha, chital, sloth bear, wolf
D. elephant, deer, wild boar, crocodile, crangetic dolphin
Answer» C. pantha, chital, sloth bear, wolf
304.

*/*_The trophy know by the name of Grand Prix is associated with?

A. table tennis
B. lawn tennis
C. table tennis and lawn tennis
D. table tennis, lawn tennis and shooting
Answer» E.
305.

*/*_Vijayalakshmi Pandit was?

A. the first women minister of an Indian state (UP)
B. the first women to become president of the UN General Assembly
C. the first Indian women Ambassador to Moscow
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
306.

*/*_To which of the following countries does the news agency Cetreko belong??

A. Czechoslovakia
B. Indonesia
C. France
D. USA
Answer» B. Indonesia
307.

*/*_The UN Flag is made up of?

A. the white UN Emblem is super-imposed on a light blue background
B. the red UN Emblem is super-imposed on white background
C. the light blue UN Emblem is super-imposed on white background
D. None of the above
Answer» B. the red UN Emblem is super-imposed on white background
308.

*/*_When light passes from air into glass it experiences change of?

A. frequency and wavelength
B. frequency and speed
C. wavelength and speed
D. frequency, wavelength and speed
Answer» D. frequency, wavelength and speed
309.

*/*_The process of revival of learning that swept across Europe in 15th and 16th centuries is called?

A. feudalisam
B. crusade
C. renaissance
D. communism
Answer» D. communism
310.

*/*_The Roman governor and principal assassin in the murder of Julies Caesar was?

A. Marcus Junius Brutus
B. Marco Polo
C. Leon Trotsky
D. Karl Markx
Answer» B. Marco Polo
311.

*/*_The origin of modern badminton is attributed to?

A. India
B. Britain
C. France
D. Spain
Answer» C. France
312.

*/*_The ozone layer is being destroyed by chlorofluorocarbons. In this regard which do you consider as the most harmful??

A. Carbon atom
B. Chlorine atom
C. Fluorine atom
D. The entire compound
Answer» D. The entire compound
313.

*/*_The parts of the Mahabharata which include Bhagawad Gita, is?

A. more then 100 years old
B. more then 2500 years old
C. more then 1500 years old
D. None of the above
Answer» C. more then 1500 years old
314.

*/*_Tiruchirapalli is situated on river?

A. Cauvery
B. Tapti
C. Krishna
D. Ganga
Answer» B. Tapti
315.

*/*_When a moving bus stops suddenly, the passenger are pushed forward because of the?

A. friction between the earth and the bus
B. friction between the passengers and the earth
C. inertia of the passengers
D. inertia of the bus
Answer» D. inertia of the bus
316.

*/*_What is the height of Nainital, Uttaranchal above sea level??

A. 7,500 ft above sea level
B. 3,500 ft above sea level
C. 7,168 ft above sea level
D. 6,400 ft above sea level
Answer» B. 3,500 ft above sea level
317.

*/*_What is the purpose of 'United Nations Conference on Trade and Development' (UNCTAD)??

A. Promotes International Trade with a view to accelerate economic growth of developing countries
B. Promotes International Monetary co-operation & expansion of International Trade
C. Set rules for World Trade
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Promotes International Monetary co-operation & expansion of International Trade
318.

*/*_When does Russia celebrates its Independence Day??

A. 14th November
B. 8th October
C. 9th August
D. 12th June
Answer» E.
319.

*/*_When and where was tennis introduced in the Asian Games??

A. In 1958 at Tokyo
B. In 1962 at Jakarta
C. In 1966 at Bangkok
D. In 1974 at Teheran
Answer» B. In 1962 at Jakarta
320.

*/*_From the following, choose the set in which names of Secretary-Generals of the UNO are arranged in correct chronological order??

A. Trygve Lie, Dag Hammarskjoeld, U Thant, Kurt Waldheim.
B. U Thant, Dag Hammarskjoeld, Trygve Lie, Kurt Waldheim.
C. U Thant, Kurt Waldheim, Dag Hammarskjoeld, Trygve Lie.
D. Trygve Lie, U Thant , Dag Hammarskjoeld, Kurt Waldheim.
Answer» B. U Thant, Dag Hammarskjoeld, Trygve Lie, Kurt Waldheim.
321.

*/*_Hermann Scheer (Germany) received right Livelihood Award in 1999 for?

A. his long standing efforts to end the impunity of dictators
B. his indefatigable work for thepromotion of solar energy worldwide
C. showing that organic agriculture is a key to both environmental sustainability and food security
D. None of the above
Answer» C. showing that organic agriculture is a key to both environmental sustainability and food security
322.

*/*_Eugenics is the study of?

A. genetic of plants
B. different races of mankind
C. people of European origin
D. altering human beings by changing their genetic components
Answer» E.
323.

*/*_DRDL stands for?

A. Defence Research and Development Laboratary
B. Differential Research and Documentation Laboratary
C. Department of Research and Development Laboratory
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Differential Research and Documentation Laboratary
324.

*/*_Fastest shorthand writer was?

A. Dr. G. D. Bist
B. J.M. Tagore
C. Khudada Khan
D. J.R.D. Tata
Answer» B. J.M. Tagore
325.

*/*_Exposure to sunlight helps a person improve his health because?

A. resistance power increases
B. the infrared light kills bacteria in the body
C. the ultraviolet rays convert skin oil into Vitamin D
D. the pigment cells in the skin get stimulated and produce a healthy tan
Answer» D. the pigment cells in the skin get stimulated and produce a healthy tan
326.

*/*_First China War was fought between?

A. China and Egypt
B. China and Greek
C. China and Britain
D. China and France
Answer» D. China and France
327.

*/*_Famous sculptures depicting art of love built some time in 950 AD - 1050 AD are?

A. Konark Temple
B. Khajuraho temples
C. Mahabalipuram temples
D. Sun temple
Answer» C. Mahabalipuram temples
328.

*/*_Recession is?

A. slowing down of economic activity over a limited period
B. period that results from accumulation of unsold goods, owing to fall in demand
C. period during which unemployment may rise and demand and output may fall, leading to slump in trade
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
329.

*/*_The language spoken in Lakshadweep island is?

A. Malayalam
B. Marathi
C. Tamil
D. Kannada
Answer» B. Marathi
330.

*/*_Small amounts of iodine are necessary in our diet to?

A. prevent pellagra
B. stimulate pituitary gland
C. stimulate clotting of blood
D. compensate for underactive the thyroid gland
Answer» E.
331.

*/*_Deforestation in the uplands may cause pollution in rivers through?

A. leaching of salts
B. erosion and silting
C. inflow of forest material
D. increased discharge rate
Answer» C. inflow of forest material
332.

*/*_In 1947, Algeria became politically unified with France but the 80 percent population revolted against French domination?

A. Hindu
B. Muslim
C. Christian
D. Jain
Answer» C. Christian
333.

*/*_The largest city of India is?

A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
Answer» C. Kolkata
334.

*/*_Sulphur is not present in?

A. coal
B. gypsum
C. iron pyrites
D. chlorapatite
Answer» E.
335.

*/*_The 2003 Right Livelihood Honorary Award honors ____, when the jury recognizes "for his steadfast work over many years for a world free of nuclear weapons".?

A. New Zealand's former Prime Minister David Lange
B. Martin Green (Australia)
C. Martin Almada (Australia)
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Martin Green (Australia)
336.

*/*_Oscar Awards are conferred annually by?

A. Government of United States
B. Hollywood Foreign Press Association
C. Academy of Motion Pictures, arts and sciences, USA
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
337.

*/*_Plorence(Chadwick) is the associated place for which of the following sport??

A. Skiing
B. Tennis
C. Snooker
D. Racking Horse
Answer» B. Tennis
338.

*/*_South Indian temples have?

A. tall towers with curving sides that taper at the top
B. gateway towers shaped like trapezoidal pyramids
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
339.

*/*_Satellite launching station is located at?

A. Sriharikotta (Andhra Pradesh)
B. Salem (Tamilnadu)
C. Solapur (Maharashtra)
D. Warangal (Andhra Pradesh)
Answer» B. Salem (Tamilnadu)
340.

*/*_The largest lake in India is?

A. Luni lake
B. Wular lake
C. Sambhar lake
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Sambhar lake
341.

*/*_The main credit of the concept of Non-aligned Movement goes to?

A. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, India
B. Marshal Tito - President of Yugoslavia
C. Dr. Sukarno - President of Indonesia
D. G. A. Nassir - President of Egypt
Answer» B. Marshal Tito - President of Yugoslavia
342.

*/*_Sir Humphry Davy was a British chemist who?

A. invented the safety lamp for miners
B. discovered the anesthetic properties of nitrous oxide
C. both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
343.

*/*_The American General who led the revolt against the British and declared American independence was?

A. George Washington
B. George Bush
C. Bill Clinton
D. None of the above
Answer» B. George Bush
344.

*/*_The 2005 Wimbledon Women's Singles champion defeated which of the following to win the title??

A. Mary Pierce
B. Lindsay Davenport
C. Maria Sharapova
D. Serena Williams
Answer» C. Maria Sharapova
345.

*/*_Penicillin is widely used as?

A. an antiseptic
B. an insecticide
C. an antibiotic
D. a disinfectant
Answer» D. a disinfectant
346.

*/*_The first Indian to be awarded the Oscar for lifetime achievements in Cinema in 1992 was?

A. Satyajit Ray
B. Dilip Kumar
C. Bhanu Athaiya
D. Amitabh Bachchan
Answer» B. Dilip Kumar
347.

*/*_The electron was first identified by?

A. J. Kepler
B. D. Rutherford
C. J. J. Thompson
D. James Chadwick
Answer» D. James Chadwick
348.

*/*_The first General Elections in India took place in?

A. 1948
B. 1949
C. 1952
D. 1955
Answer» D. 1955
349.

*/*_The corps of Military Police central school is situated at?

A. Bangalore
B. West Bengal
C. Trimulgherry
D. Secunderabad
Answer» C. Trimulgherry
350.

*/*_The five permanent members of the Security Council are?

A. China, France, Russia, UK, USA
B. India, UK, USA, China, Germany
C. China, UK, Belgium, France, USA
D. None of the above
Answer» B. India, UK, USA, China, Germany