58536 + Mcqs in General Awareness Page 415 McqOptions

20701.	Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.
A.	but
B.	or
C.	if
D.	and
Answer» C. if

Discussion

20702.	Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.
A.	contained
B.	discovered
C.	produced
D.	occurred
Answer» E.

Discussion

20703.	Two circles of radii 10 cm and 8 cm intersect at the points P and Q. If PQ = 12 cm, and the distance between the centres of the circles is x cm. The value of x (correct to one decimal place) is:
A.	14.8
B.	12.8
C.	13.3
D.	13.9
Answer» D. 13.9

Discussion

20704.	The functional difference between an S-R flip flop and J-K flip flop is that
A.	JK flip flop is faster than SR flip flop
B.	JK flip flop has a feedback path
C.	JK flip flop accepts both inputs as 1
D.	JK flip flop does not require external clock
Answer» D. JK flip flop does not require external clock

Discussion

20705.	What does the writer mean when he/she says: slaying her own sphere bit by bit
A.	A woman not being allowed to assert herself.
B.	A woman not being able to balance work and home.
C.	A woman sacrificing her individuality on becoming a mother.
D.	A woman struggling to re-create her career after child birth.
Answer» D. A woman struggling to re-create her career after child birth.

Discussion

20706.	Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.
A.	in
B.	with
C.	after
D.	along
Answer» B. with

Discussion

20707.	Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.
A.	depicted
B.	diverted
C.	directed
D.	distributed
Answer» B. diverted

Discussion

20708.	What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Union Government to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the returning citizens under the Vande Bharat Mission?
A.	BHARAT
B.	SWADES
C.	SAKSHAM
D.	SASHAKT
E.	DEVELOP
Answer» C. SAKSHAM

Discussion

20709.	Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.
A.	elderly
B.	outdated
C.	ancient
D.	obsolete
Answer» D. obsolete

Discussion

20710.	Statement (1): With the heat exchanger gas turbine cycle, the cycle efficiency reduces as the pressure ratio increases.Statement (II): As the pressure ratio increases, the delivery temperature from the compressor increases and ultimately will exceed that of the exhaust gas from the turbine.
A.	Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (1)
B.	Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is NOT the correct explanation of Statement (1)
C.	Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) false
D.	Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
Answer» B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is NOT the correct explanation of Statement (1)

Discussion

20711.	What is the rank of India in the PHDCCI International Economic Resilience (IER) Rank?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	5
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

20712.	What is the Moment of Inertia of a thin circular disc of mass 'M' and radius 'R' about its diameter?
A.	MR2/2
B.	MR2/3
C.	MR2/6
D.	MR2/4
Answer» E.

Discussion

20713.	When the temperature of a semiconductor is increased, its resistivity:
A.	Increases
B.	Sometimes increases, sometimes decreases
C.	Decreases
D.	Remains constant
Answer» D. Remains constant

Discussion

20714.	What is the name of the anti eve teasing squad of Satara police?
A.	Bharari
B.	Shourya
C.	Nirbhaya
D.	Hunter
Answer» D. Hunter

Discussion

20715.	Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.126, 217, 344, ?
A.	513
B.	521
C.	729
D.	512
Answer» B. 521

Discussion

20716.	The decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal operation A10 + B21 is
A.	5425
B.	5246
C.	2849
D.	5344
Answer» B. 5246

Discussion

20717.	The total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow was over 318 billion US dollars between 2014 and September 2019 representing nearly how much per cent of the cumulative FDI in India since April 2000.
A.	30
B.	40
C.	50
D.	60
E.	70
Answer» D. 60

Discussion

20718.	Which of the following is not a computer language?I. C++II. JavaIII. Linux
A.	Only I
B.	Only III
C.	II and III
D.	I and II
Answer» C. II and III

Discussion

20719.	Recently, Master Hirannaiah passed away. He was a/an ________.
A.	Polittician
B.	Actor
C.	Spiritual Leader
D.	Cricketer
E.	Tennis Player
Answer» C. Spiritual Leader

Discussion

20720.	Which of the following fintech startups has announced its foray into merchant services with a new app in May 2019?
A.	BharatPe
B.	FINO PayTech
C.	ItzCash
D.	Citrus Pay
E.	Mswipe
Answer» B. FINO PayTech

Discussion

20721.	Recently, the Israeli and US defence ministries have successfully tested ballistic missile interceptors named ________ deployed at Israeli air bases.
A.	Arrow 5
B.	Arrow 4
C.	Arrow 1
D.	Arrow 3
E.	Arrow 6
Answer» E. Arrow 6

Discussion

20722.	The National Security Adviser of which country visited New Delhi on 4 March 2021?
A.	South Africa
B.	Ghana
C.	Nigeria
D.	Kenya
E.	Somalia
Answer» D. Kenya

Discussion

20723.	The largest number of cotton mills in Tamil Nadu are found in:
A.	Chennai
B.	Coimbatore
C.	Madurai
D.	Salem
E.	None of the above/ More than one of the above
Answer» C. Madurai

Discussion

20724.	Which of the following statement is NOT Correct?If an object sinks in water, it means that:
A.	The upper thrust of water on the object is less than the weight of the object.
B.	The density of object is less than the density of the water.
C.	The density of an object is greater than the density of water.
D.	The overhead of water on an object is greater than the weight of the object.
Answer» C. The density of an object is greater than the density of water.

Discussion

20725.	Which is not the important characteristics of thermistors that make them extremely useful in measurement and control applications ?
A.	the resistance - temperature characteristic
B.	the voltage - current characteristic
C.	the current - time characteristic
D.	the power - time characteristic
Answer» E.

Discussion

20726.	Shehan Madushanka is related to which sport?
A.	Hockey
B.	Badminton
C.	Cricket
D.	Polo
E.	Chess
Answer» D. Polo

Discussion

20727.	Which of the following major rivers flow into the Arabian Sea?
A.	Ganga and Yamuna
B.	Krishna and Godavari
C.	Narmada and Tapti
D.	Kaveri and Tungabhadra
Answer» D. Kaveri and Tungabhadra

Discussion

20728.	What would come in place of 6
A.	these
B.	this
C.	that
D.	which
Answer» D. which

Discussion

20729.	The ratio of two numbers is 5 ∶ 9 and their difference is 44. What will be the smaller number among both the numbers?
A.	50
B.	65
C.	55
D.	70
Answer» D. 70

Discussion

20730.	Which of the following has launched its flagship leadership development programme for students enrolled in premier B-Schools in India?
A.	Amazon
B.	Flipkart
C.	Snapdeal
D.	Myntra
E.	Jabong
Answer» B. Flipkart

Discussion

20731.	The trigonometric Fourier series of an even function does not have the
A.	DC terms
B.	Sine terms
C.	Cosine terms
D.	Odd harmonic terms
Answer» C. Cosine terms

Discussion

20732.	The diameter of a circle is doubled. By how much does the area increase?
A.	2 times
B.	4 times
C.	8 times
D.	16 times
Answer» C. 8 times

Discussion

20733.	What is the LCM of 6(xy – y), 8 (x4y – xy)?
A.	24 xy (x3 – 1)
B.	(x3 – 1) xy
C.	24 (x3 – 1)
D.	24 xy
Answer» B. (x3 – 1) xy

Discussion

20734.	What is ‘Bhabha Kavach’ developed by the scientists of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre?
A.	Next generation light weight bullet proof jacket for Indian Armed Forces
B.	Extremely light cover to prevent radiation from nuclear reactors
C.	Radioactive coating on fruits and vegetables to prevent from rotting
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Extremely light cover to prevent radiation from nuclear reactors

Discussion

20735.	Two students A and B appeared in an exam, A secured 8 marks more than B and the marks of the former was 55% of the sum of their marks. Find the sum of marks obtained by A and B.
A.	80
B.	100
C.	75
D.	90
Answer» B. 100

Discussion

20736.	Two Indians have won the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2018. One of them is Sonam Wangchuk. What is the name of the second Indian to win the award?
A.	Bharat Watwani
B.	Aruna Roy
C.	Prakash Amte
D.	Rajendra Singh
Answer» B. Aruna Roy

Discussion

20737.	Which among the following is false with respect to First generation of computers?
A.	Generates large amount of heat
B.	Use of vacuum tubes to make circuits
C.	More reliable and less prone to hardware failure
D.	Use of machine language and symbols in instructions
Answer» D. Use of machine language and symbols in instructions

Discussion

20738.	Which of the following imitative behaviour involves acquiring new behaviour as a result of observing a model?
A.	Eliciting effect
B.	Inhibitory effect
C.	Dis-inhibitory effect
D.	Modelling effect
Answer» E.

Discussion

20739.	Which of the following statements is/are definitely true?
A.	J is from Delhi
B.	H is a Teacher
C.	G is from Mumbai
D.	F is from Mumbai
Answer» E.

Discussion

20740.	Rotating shaft’s tend to vibrate violently in ______ at critical speeds.
A.	Longitudinal direction
B.	Transverse direction
C.	Torsional direction
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Torsional direction

Discussion

20741.	What type of noise can be abated by providing lining on walls and ceiling with sound absorbing materials?
A.	Source noise
B.	Reflection noise
C.	Structural noise
D.	Direct air – borne noise
Answer» C. Structural noise

Discussion

20742.	Which Bank terminated the contract of former managing director and CEO Chanda Kochhar for violating the bank’s code of conduct?
A.	ICICI
B.	PNB
C.	Yes
D.	Dena
E.	SBI
Answer» B. PNB

Discussion

20743.	Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.72, 69, 64, ?, 48
A.	57
B.	54
C.	59
D.	55
E.	None
Answer» B. 54

Discussion

20744.	The roots of the quadratic equation y2 + 9y – 36 = 0
A.	1, -5
B.	-3, 12
C.	-12, 3
D.	-1, 12
Answer» D. -1, 12

Discussion

20745.	The speed of sound waves in metallic material compared to that in the air is
A.	Faster
B.	Slower
C.	Same
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. Slower

Discussion

20746.	The transfer function of FIR filters will have
A.	Poles and zeros
B.	Only poles
C.	Only zeros
D.	Only constants
Answer» D. Only constants

Discussion

20747.	Under the YSR Law Nestham scheme, a stipend of Rs. ________ has been credited in the accounts of beneficiary junior lawyers.
A.	2,000
B.	3,000
C.	4,000
D.	5,000
E.	6,000
Answer» E. 6,000

Discussion

20748.	The Maitree Express and Bandhan Express trains connect India with which of the following countries?
A.	Mynamar
B.	Pakistan
C.	Nepal
D.	Bangladesh
E.	China
Answer» E. China

Discussion

20749.	Which of the following has appointed ex-Google chief financial officer (CFO) Patrick Pichette as the company's new chairman of the board, in June 2020?
A.	Fcaebook
B.	Twitter
C.	Microsoft
D.	Myntra
E.	LinkedIn
Answer» C. Microsoft

Discussion

20750.	Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.URBAN
A.	Modern
B.	Alien
C.	Rural
D.	Casual
Answer» D. Casual

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

Two circles of radii 10 cm and 8 cm intersect at the points P and Q. If PQ = 12 cm, and the distance between the centres of the circles is x cm. The value of x (correct to one decimal place) is:

The functional difference between an S-R flip flop and J-K flip flop is that

What does the writer mean when he/she says: slaying her own sphere bit by bit

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

What is the name of the new initiative launched by the Union Government to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the returning citizens under the Vande Bharat Mission?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

Statement (1): With the heat exchanger gas turbine cycle, the cycle efficiency reduces as the pressure ratio increases.Statement (II): As the pressure ratio increases, the delivery temperature from the compressor increases and ultimately will exceed that of the exhaust gas from the turbine.

What is the rank of India in the PHDCCI International Economic Resilience (IER) Rank?

What is the Moment of Inertia of a thin circular disc of mass 'M' and radius 'R' about its diameter?

When the temperature of a semiconductor is increased, its resistivity:

What is the name of the anti eve teasing squad of Satara police?

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.126, 217, 344, ?

The decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal operation A10 + B21 is

The total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow was over 318 billion US dollars between 2014 and September 2019 representing nearly how much per cent of the cumulative FDI in India since April 2000.

Which of the following is not a computer language?I. C++II. JavaIII. Linux

Recently, Master Hirannaiah passed away. He was a/an ________.

Which of the following fintech startups has announced its foray into merchant services with a new app in May 2019?

Recently, the Israeli and US defence ministries have successfully tested ballistic missile interceptors named ________ deployed at Israeli air bases.

The National Security Adviser of which country visited New Delhi on 4 March 2021?

The largest number of cotton mills in Tamil Nadu are found in:

Which of the following statement is NOT Correct?If an object sinks in water, it means that:

Which is not the important characteristics of thermistors that make them extremely useful in measurement and control applications ?

Shehan Madushanka is related to which sport?

Which of the following major rivers flow into the Arabian Sea?

What would come in place of 6

The ratio of two numbers is 5 ∶ 9 and their difference is 44. What will be the smaller number among both the numbers?

Which of the following has launched its flagship leadership development programme for students enrolled in premier B-Schools in India?

The trigonometric Fourier series of an even function does not have the

The diameter of a circle is doubled. By how much does the area increase?

What is the LCM of 6(xy – y), 8 (x4y – xy)?

What is ‘Bhabha Kavach’ developed by the scientists of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre?

Two students A and B appeared in an exam, A secured 8 marks more than B and the marks of the former was 55% of the sum of their marks. Find the sum of marks obtained by A and B.

Two Indians have won the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2018. One of them is Sonam Wangchuk. What is the name of the second Indian to win the award?

Which among the following is false with respect to First generation of computers?

Which of the following imitative behaviour involves acquiring new behaviour as a result of observing a model?

Which of the following statements is/are definitely true?

Rotating shaft’s tend to vibrate violently in ______ at critical speeds.

What type of noise can be abated by providing lining on walls and ceiling with sound absorbing materials?

Which Bank terminated the contract of former managing director and CEO Chanda Kochhar for violating the bank’s code of conduct?

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.72, 69, 64, ?, 48

The roots of the quadratic equation y2 + 9y – 36 = 0

The speed of sound waves in metallic material compared to that in the air is

The transfer function of FIR filters will have

Under the YSR Law Nestham scheme, a stipend of Rs. ________ has been credited in the accounts of beneficiary junior lawyers.

The Maitree Express and Bandhan Express trains connect India with which of the following countries?

Which of the following has appointed ex-Google chief financial officer (CFO) Patrick Pichette as the company's new chairman of the board, in June 2020?

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.URBAN