58536 + Mcqs in General Awareness Page 281 McqOptions

14001.	Which of the following has agreed to buy U.S. drugmaker Alexion Pharmaceuticals for $39 billion in its largest ever deal?
A.	Johnson & Johnson
B.	Novartis
C.	Sanofi
D.	AstraZeneca
E.	GlaxoSmithKline
Answer» E. GlaxoSmithKline

Discussion

14002.	Which of the following districts does receive the highest normal annual rainfall in Odisha?
A.	Ganjam
B.	Keonjhar
C.	Nuapara
D.	Subarnapur
Answer» C. Nuapara

Discussion

14003.	Three bottles of equal capacity contain a mixture of milk and water in ratio 2 : 3, 3 : 5 and 4 : 5 respectively. These three bottles are emptied into a large bottle. What is the ratio of milk and water respectively in the large bottle?
A.	439 : 1080
B.	439 : 641
C.	439 : 360
D.	439 : 79
Answer» C. 439 : 360

Discussion

14004.	Sudha sold an article to Renu for Rs. 576 at a loss of 20% Renu spent a sum of Rs. 224 on its transportation and sold it to Raghu at a price which would have given Sudha a profit of 24%. The percentage of gain for Renu is:
A.	10.5%
B.	11.6%
C.	13.2%
D.	12.9%
Answer» C. 13.2%

Discussion

14005.	The Permanent Settlement was rarely extended to other regions because:
A.	increase in agricultural prices after 1810 increased the value of the harvest while the Permanent Settlement disallowed an increase in the State's share
B.	the economic theories of Ricardo influenced the policy makers
C.	the State found it expedient to settle directly with the ryot
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

14006.	Relative density is equals to:
A.	density of a substance / density of oil.
B.	density of a substance / density of water.
C.	density of a component of the substance / density of total substance.
D.	density of a water / density of a substance.
Answer» C. density of a component of the substance / density of total substance.

Discussion

14007.	Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?VNN, VNNV, VNNVV, ?
A.	VVNNVV
B.	VNNVVV
C.	VNVNVN
D.	VNNVNV
Answer» C. VNVNVN

Discussion

14008.	Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.Daily pricingP: is being seen as a ployQ: government to escape any political backlashR: to increase prices while allowing the
A.	RQP
B.	PRQ
C.	QPR
D.	PQR
Answer» C. QPR

Discussion

14009.	Which award is called the Oscar of Sports?
A.	Lady Byng memorial trophy
B.	Laureus world sports award
C.	ESPY awards / ESPY
D.	Stanley Cup
Answer» C. ESPY awards / ESPY

Discussion

14010.	What are antibiotics?
A.	Drugs prepared from moulds and mould like organisms
B.	Special medicines used during surgical operations
C.	Sleeping pills
D.	Anaesthetic substances
Answer» B. Special medicines used during surgical operations

Discussion

14011.	Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Coward : Brave :: Traditional : ?
A.	Culture
B.	National
C.	Modern
D.	Progress
Answer» D. Progress

Discussion

14012.	The lenders to the crippled ________ moved NCLT to appoint a new resolution professional (RP) and form a committee of creditors.
A.	Bharti Airtel
B.	Reliance Communications
C.	BSNL
D.	Tata Docomo
E.	MTS India
Answer» C. BSNL

Discussion

14013.	পশ্চিমবঙ্গ বাংলা আকাদেমি গৃহীত বানানবিধি অনুসারে নিম্নলিখিত শব্দগুলির মধ্যে কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান নয় ?
A.	ডাঙা
B.	ঘরানা
C.	যাঁতা
D.	খুশি
Answer» D. খুশি

Discussion

14014.	The shape factor of a hemispherical body placed on a flat surface with respect to itself is
A.	0
B.	0.25
C.	0.5
D.	1.0
Answer» D. 1.0

Discussion

14015.	The Manipur Cabinet has decided to extend a one-time cash incentive of how many rupees to Tokyo Olympics-bound weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu?
A.	8 lakh
B.	10 lakh
C.	12 lakh
D.	14 lakh
E.	16 lakh
Answer» C. 12 lakh

Discussion

14016.	Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.LAMENT
A.	celebrate
B.	bleed
C.	appeal
D.	bemoan
Answer» B. bleed

Discussion

14017.	which need social ______ to a great level.
A.	awareness
B.	miracle
C.	marketing
D.	boycotting
Answer» B. miracle

Discussion

14018.	Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.Haematology : Blood : : Podiatry : ?
A.	Ankle
B.	Skull
C.	Liver
D.	Kidney
Answer» B. Skull

Discussion

14019.	Seven-ninths of my current age is the same as five-sixths of that of one of my cousins. Thirty-nine years ago my age was twice his age. My current age is ______ years.
A.	60
B.	55
C.	45
D.	50
Answer» D. 50

Discussion

14020.	The Reserve Bank of India has revealed that over 6,800 cases of bank fraud involving an unprecedented ________ crore were reported in 2018-19.
A.	₹71,000
B.	₹80,000
C.	₹71,500
D.	₹70,000
E.	₹85,000
Answer» D. ₹70,000

Discussion

14021.	Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given number-pair.4 : 80
A.	3 : 66
B.	7 : 292
C.	5 : 150
D.	6 : 239
Answer» D. 6 : 239

Discussion

14022.	The performance of grinding wheel depends upon the-
A.	Type of abrasive grains
B.	Size of abrasive grains
C.	Type of bonding material
D.	All of the options
Answer» E.

Discussion

14023.	What is the unit of radioactivity?
A.	Megavolt
B.	Curie
C.	Weber
D.	Quark
Answer» C. Weber

Discussion

14024.	Researchers at Shiv Nadar University have discovered two strains of 'plastic-eating' bacteria from the wetlands of ________.
A.	Lucknow
B.	Greater Noida
C.	Agra
D.	Bareilly
E.	Mathura
Answer» C. Agra

Discussion

14025.	The rate of super-elevation for a horizontal curve of radius 500 m in a national highway for a design speed of 100 kmph is:
A.	0.08
B.	0.07
C.	0.06
D.	0.03
Answer» C. 0.06

Discussion

14026.	Stainless steel resist corrosion due to
A.	Carbon
B.	Manganese
C.	Chromium
D.	Sulphur
Answer» D. Sulphur

Discussion

14027.	The Foreign Minister of which country is on a two-day visit to India from 5 April 2021?
A.	Russia
B.	Mongolia
C.	Turkey
D.	China
E.	Ukraine
Answer» B. Mongolia

Discussion

14028.	The average of 5 numbers is 50. If each number is increased by 5, the new average is :
A.	57
B.	54
C.	53
D.	55
Answer» E.

Discussion

14029.	Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.The large mansion was over his reaching.
A.	No substitution required
B.	beyond his reach
C.	above his reaching
D.	away from reaching
Answer» C. above his reaching

Discussion

14030.	To dispose of the old stocks, a person sold a tea-set for Rs. 3,420, which was 43% below the cost price. In order to make a profit of 10% the seller should have sold the set for Rs. ______ .
A.	Rs. 6,180
B.	Rs. 6,580
C.	Rs. 6,680
D.	Rs. 6,600
Answer» E.

Discussion

14031.	Which of the following banks is not authorized to open accounts under the Jan Dhan Yojana scheme?
A.	HSBC Bank
B.	IDBI Bank
C.	ICICI Bank
D.	Union Bank of India
Answer» B. IDBI Bank

Discussion

14032.	The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts. decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.Statements:1. All keys are locks.2. All locks are screws.3. All doors are keys.Conclusions:I. All screws are keys.II. Some locks are keys.
A.	Only conclusion II follows
B.	Either conclusion I or II follows
C.	Neither conclusion I nor II follows
D.	Only conclusion I follows
Answer» B. Either conclusion I or II follows

Discussion

14033.	The metal used in the making of microchips is
A.	copper
B.	iron
C.	titanium
D.	silicon
Answer» E.

Discussion

14034.	This book, including all its chapters, _______ interesting. The students as well as the instructor _________ in agreement about it.
A.	is, was
B.	are, are
C.	is, are
D.	were, was
Answer» D. were, was

Discussion

14035.	Shafique Ansari passed away in May 2020. He was a member of the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) since ________.
A.	2002
B.	2004
C.	2006
D.	2008
E.	2010
Answer» E. 2010

Discussion

14036.	Select the correct answer to fill in the blank:I am sure I ________ him before.
A.	have met
B.	met
C.	had met
D.	will meet
Answer» B. met

Discussion

14037.	Which compound is an acid?
A.	HCl gas
B.	HCl solution
C.	NH4OH solution
D.	NH3 gas
Answer» C. NH4OH solution

Discussion

14038.	What is the output of the following code?class test: def __init__(self,a="Old"): self.variable = a def display(self): print(self.variable) obj = test() obj.display()
A.	An error displays: function doesn’t have parameters
B.	‘old’ is printed
C.	The program has an error because constructor can’t have default arguments
D.	nothing is printed
Answer» C. The program has an error because constructor can’t have default arguments

Discussion

14039.	What is the approximate total number of nucleotides in a Human genome?
A.	3 billion
B.	1 billion
C.	4 billion
D.	10 billion
Answer» B. 1 billion

Discussion

14040.	What are the values of x that satisfy the equation $\left\| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x&0&2\\ {2x}&2&1\\ 1&1&1 \end{array}} \right\| + \left\| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {3x}&0&2\\ {{x^2}}&2&1\\ 0&1&1 \end{array}} \right\| = 0\;?$
A.	-2 ± √3
B.	-1 ± √3
C.	-1 ± √6
D.	-2 ± √6
Answer» E.

Discussion

14041.	The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Victoria Memorial Hall is located in which Indian city?A. MumbaiB. ChennaiC. KolkataD. Delhi
A.	A
B.	C
C.	B
D.	D
Answer» C. B

Discussion

14042.	The synchronous speed of a four-pole induction motor operating at 50 Hz is
A.	25 rps
B.	1560 rpm
C.	3000 rpm
D.	1000 rpm
Answer» B. 1560 rpm

Discussion

14043.	The pressure ratio of a gas power plant cycle corresponding to maximum work output for the given temperature limits of Tmin and Tmax will be:
A.	${\left( {\frac{{{T_{\max }}}}{{{T_{\min }}}}} \right)^{\gamma - 1/\gamma }}$
B.	${\left( {\frac{{{T_{\min }}}}{{{T_{\max }}}}} \right)^{1 /{2{\left( {\gamma - 1} \right)}}}}$
C.	${\left( {\frac{{{T_{\max }}}}{{{T_{\min }}}}} \right)^{\gamma /2\left( {\gamma - 1} \right)}}$
D.	${\left( {\frac{{{T_{\max }}}}{{{T_{\min }}}}} \right)^{\gamma /\gamma - 1}}$
Answer» D. ${\left( {\frac{{{T_{\max }}}}{{{T_{\min }}}}} \right)^{\gamma /\gamma - 1}}$

Discussion

14044.	The total strain energy of a beam of length L, having moment of inertia of its section I, when subjected to a bending moment M is
A.	${{\rm{}}_{\rm{}}} \mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{L}} \frac{{{{\rm{2M}}^2}}}{{{\rm{EI}}}}{\rm{dx}}$
B.	${{\rm{}}_{\rm{}}} \mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{L}} \frac{{{{\rm{M}}^2}}}{{{\rm{EI}}}}{\rm{dx}}$
C.	${{\rm{}}_{\rm{}}} \mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{L}} \frac{{{{\rm{M}}^2}}}{{2{\rm{EI}}}}{\rm{dx}}$
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

14045.	The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.P: All these ensure that the world we live in grows a new skin every few years.Q: These influences do, of course, work on humankind but they have to greatest impact on that section of society which is on the threshold of discovery-discovery of the self, of life and of living.R: The life and times of two generations cannot be identical or even similar, thanks to modern research, progress in science, faster and easier communication and even distasteful things like inflation and population explosion.S: These changes in due course or thinking and influence or attitudes, expectations, behavioural patterns and values.
A.	PSQR
B.	RPSQ
C.	QSPR
D.	QPSR
Answer» C. QSPR

Discussion

14046.	The following CMOS transistor based circuit with A, B, C as input and X, Y as output
A.	Positive edge triggered J-K flip flop
B.	Negative edge triggered J-K flip flop
C.	Positive edge trigger S-R flip flop
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

14047.	Which of the following is not a port of India?
A.	Mangalore
B.	Vishakhapatnam
C.	Kandla
D.	Bangalore
Answer» E.

Discussion

14048.	Three successive discounts on the marked price of an article turns out to be equivalent to a single discount of 19%. If the rates of the first and second discount are 10% and 4% respectively, what is the rate of the third discount?
A.	7.50%
B.	6.25%
C.	6.00%
D.	5.25%
Answer» C. 6.00%

Discussion

14049.	What is AAA in networking?
A.	Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
B.	Annual Average Authentication
C.	Adaptive Access and Accounting
D.	Adaptive Analytic Acceleration
Answer» B. Annual Average Authentication

Discussion

14050.	Select the option, which is the logical equivalent of the statement given below:If the statement is not True, then it is False.
A.	If the statement is True, then it is not False
B.	If the statement is False, then it is not True
C.	If the statement is not False, then it is True
D.	If the statement is not True, then it is not False
Answer» D. If the statement is not True, then it is not False

Discussion

14043.	The pressure ratio of a gas power plant cycle corresponding to maximum work output for the given temperature limits of Tmin and Tmax will be:
A.	\({\left( {\frac{{{T_{\max }}}}{{{T_{\min }}}}} \right)^{\gamma - 1/\gamma }}\)
B.	\({\left( {\frac{{{T_{\min }}}}{{{T_{\max }}}}} \right)^{1 /{2{\left( {\gamma - 1} \right)}}}}\)
C.	\({\left( {\frac{{{T_{\max }}}}{{{T_{\min }}}}} \right)^{\gamma /2\left( {\gamma - 1} \right)}}\)
D.	\({\left( {\frac{{{T_{\max }}}}{{{T_{\min }}}}} \right)^{\gamma /\gamma - 1}}\)
Answer» D. \({\left( {\frac{{{T_{\max }}}}{{{T_{\min }}}}} \right)^{\gamma /\gamma - 1}}\)

14044.	The total strain energy of a beam of length L, having moment of inertia of its section I, when subjected to a bending moment M is
A.	\({{\rm{}}_{\rm{}}} \mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{L}} \frac{{{{\rm{2M}}^2}}}{{{\rm{EI}}}}{\rm{dx}}\)
B.	\({{\rm{}}_{\rm{}}} \mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{L}} \frac{{{{\rm{M}}^2}}}{{{\rm{EI}}}}{\rm{dx}}\)
C.	\({{\rm{}}_{\rm{}}} \mathop \smallint \nolimits_0^{\rm{L}} \frac{{{{\rm{M}}^2}}}{{2{\rm{EI}}}}{\rm{dx}}\)
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

Which of the following has agreed to buy U.S. drugmaker Alexion Pharmaceuticals for $39 billion in its largest ever deal?

Which of the following districts does receive the highest normal annual rainfall in Odisha?

Three bottles of equal capacity contain a mixture of milk and water in ratio 2 : 3, 3 : 5 and 4 : 5 respectively. These three bottles are emptied into a large bottle. What is the ratio of milk and water respectively in the large bottle?

Sudha sold an article to Renu for Rs. 576 at a loss of 20% Renu spent a sum of Rs. 224 on its transportation and sold it to Raghu at a price which would have given Sudha a profit of 24%. The percentage of gain for Renu is:

The Permanent Settlement was rarely extended to other regions because:

Relative density is equals to:

Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?VNN, VNNV, VNNVV, ?

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.Daily pricingP: is being seen as a ployQ: government to escape any political backlashR: to increase prices while allowing the

Which award is called the Oscar of Sports?

What are antibiotics?

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. Coward : Brave :: Traditional : ?

The lenders to the crippled ________ moved NCLT to appoint a new resolution professional (RP) and form a committee of creditors.

পশ্চিমবঙ্গ বাংলা আকাদেমি গৃহীত বানানবিধি অনুসারে নিম্নলিখিত শব্দগুলির মধ্যে কোনটি শুদ্ধ বানান নয় ?

The shape factor of a hemispherical body placed on a flat surface with respect to itself is

The Manipur Cabinet has decided to extend a one-time cash incentive of how many rupees to Tokyo Olympics-bound weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu?

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.LAMENT

which need social ______ to a great level.

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.Haematology : Blood : : Podiatry : ?

Seven-ninths of my current age is the same as five-sixths of that of one of my cousins. Thirty-nine years ago my age was twice his age. My current age is ______ years.

The Reserve Bank of India has revealed that over 6,800 cases of bank fraud involving an unprecedented ________ crore were reported in 2018-19.

Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship as that shared by the given number-pair.4 : 80

The performance of grinding wheel depends upon the-

What is the unit of radioactivity?

Researchers at Shiv Nadar University have discovered two strains of 'plastic-eating' bacteria from the wetlands of ________.

The rate of super-elevation for a horizontal curve of radius 500 m in a national highway for a design speed of 100 kmph is:

Stainless steel resist corrosion due to

The Foreign Minister of which country is on a two-day visit to India from 5 April 2021?

The average of 5 numbers is 50. If each number is increased by 5, the new average is :

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.The large mansion was over his reaching.

To dispose of the old stocks, a person sold a tea-set for Rs. 3,420, which was 43% below the cost price. In order to make a profit of 10% the seller should have sold the set for Rs. ______ .

Which of the following banks is not authorized to open accounts under the Jan Dhan Yojana scheme?

The metal used in the making of microchips is

This book, including all its chapters, _______ interesting. The students as well as the instructor _________ in agreement about it.

Shafique Ansari passed away in May 2020. He was a member of the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) since ________.

Select the correct answer to fill in the blank:I am sure I ________ him before.

Which compound is an acid?

What is the output of the following code?class test: def __init__(self,a="Old"): self.variable = a def display(self): print(self.variable) obj = test() obj.display()

What is the approximate total number of nucleotides in a Human genome?

What are the values of x that satisfy the equation \(\left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} x&0&2\\ {2x}&2&1\\ 1&1&1 \end{array}} \right| + \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {3x}&0&2\\ {{x^2}}&2&1\\ 0&1&1 \end{array}} \right| = 0\;?\)

The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Victoria Memorial Hall is located in which Indian city?A. MumbaiB. ChennaiC. KolkataD. Delhi

The synchronous speed of a four-pole induction motor operating at 50 Hz is

The pressure ratio of a gas power plant cycle corresponding to maximum work output for the given temperature limits of Tmin and Tmax will be:

The total strain energy of a beam of length L, having moment of inertia of its section I, when subjected to a bending moment M is

The following CMOS transistor based circuit with A, B, C as input and X, Y as output

Which of the following is not a port of India?

Three successive discounts on the marked price of an article turns out to be equivalent to a single discount of 19%. If the rates of the first and second discount are 10% and 4% respectively, what is the rate of the third discount?

What is AAA in networking?

Select the option, which is the logical equivalent of the statement given below:If the statement is not True, then it is False.

This book, including all its chapters, _ interesting. The students as well as the instructor ___ in agreement about it.

What is the output of the following code?class test: def init(self,a="Old"): self.variable = a def display(self): print(self.variable) obj = test() obj.display()

What are the values of x that satisfy the equation \(\left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} x&0&2\\ {2x}&2&1\\ 1&1&1 \end{array}} \right| + \left| {\begin{array}{{20}{c}} {3x}&0&2\\ {{x^2}}&2&1\\ 0&1&1 \end{array}} \right| = 0\;?\)