234 + Mcqs in General Knowledge Page 5 McqOptions

201.	Sea of Tranquillity is found on
A.	Moon
B.	Mars
C.	Venus
D.	Mercury.
Answer» B. Mars

Discussion

202.	The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is a satellite used to study the most powerful sources of radiations in the universe. When it was launched?
A.	39975
B.	40005
C.	39610
D.	39640
Answer» D. 39640

Discussion

203.	The famous 1996 Hubble image of a tiny patch of sky containing 3,000 objects is , known as
A.	The Galaxy zoo
B.	The Hubble deep field
C.	Cosmic caterpillar
D.	The Star fair.
Answer» C. Cosmic caterpillar

Discussion

204.	Read the given paragraph and select the option which correctly fills the blanks. When stars run out of fuel in their core, they bloat into___ (i) ___giants. After a few million years, the outer layers begin to 'puff off', forming a planetary nebulae, leaving behind only the dead core of mostly ___ (ii) ___ fill and __ (iii) _. They then become ___ (iv) ___ dwarf stars.
A.	i-Blue ii-Oxygen iii-Carbon iv-Red
B.	i-Red ii-Methane iii-Oxygen iv-Blue
C.	i-White ii-Carbon iii-Methane iv-Red
D.	i-Red ii-Carbon iii-Oxygen iv-White
Answer» E.

Discussion

205.	The Hubble Space Telescope is repaired and upgraded when needed. Many space shuttle missions have carried astronauts to Nubble for servicing missions. How many servicing missions were launched to repair or upgrade Hubble?
A.	17
B.	8
C.	4
D.	5
Answer» E.

Discussion

206.	Robonaut. a NASA's robot designed to be humanoid is called a dexterous robot because
A.	It can walk like a human
B.	Its hands and fingers move like humans
C.	It can think like a person
D.	It can eat like a person.
Answer» C. It can think like a person

Discussion

207.	In the study of black holes, what do you call a star that is produced by a supernova?
A.	Plutonic star
B.	Neutron star
C.	Falling star
D.	Shooting star
Answer» C. Falling star

Discussion

208.	Different stars have a number of physical characteristics that vary for each of the different types of stars. Which quality determines, the fate of a star as black hole upon its death?
A.	Temperature
B.	Amount of light it emits
C.	Mass
D.	Altitude of star
Answer» D. Altitude of star

Discussion

209.	The first direct observation of an extra-terrestrial collision of a solar objects was observed in July 1994 when a comet collided with Jupiter. This collision provided new information about Jupiter and highlighted its role in reducing space debris in the inner solar system. What is the name of that comet?
A.	Shoemaker-Levy 9
B.	Halley's comet
C.	Hale-Bopp
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Halley's comet

Discussion

210.	The 'Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as
A.	Fundamental Right
B.	Directive Principles of State Policy
C.	Extent of Executive Power of Stale
D.	Conduct of Business of the Government of India,
Answer» C. Extent of Executive Power of Stale

Discussion

211.	It is one of the largest forts in the world built by a Rajput ruler in 1156. This majestic fort, built in yellow sandstone, is also known as the Golden fort because of its golden hue during sunset. Name the fort.
A.	Jaisalmer fort
B.	Gwalior fort
C.	Golconda fort
D.	Mehrangarh fort
Answer» B. Gwalior fort

Discussion

212.	_____ skills help us to find solutions for complex issues.
A.	Self-awareness
B.	Self-empathy
C.	Problem solving
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

213.	Critical thinking requires basic qualities as
A.	Open-mindedness
B.	Flexibility
C.	Persistence
D.	All of these.
Answer» E.

Discussion

214.	Opium is a plant product obtained from ______ of opium poppy.
A.	Dried leaves
B.	Dried roots
C.	Stem
D.	Seed pods
Answer» E.

Discussion

215.	Manya while visiting a garden observed a unique plant with urn-shaped leaves that are covered with a flap. She observed that this plant traps insects. Which of the following plants can it most likely be?
A.	Sundew
B.	Venus flytrap
C.	Pitcher plant
D.	Water wheel
Answer» D. Water wheel

Discussion

216.	Rohan took a potted plant and noted down the rate of water absorption by roots. He then placed this plant under the fan and was surprised to find that the rate of water absorption through roots increased. What could be the probable reason for it?
A.	The wind speed of fan increases the rate of transpiration.
B.	The wind speed of fan decreases the rate of transpiration.
C.	The root increases its surface area under the fan.
D.	There is more water loss which creates lower suction pull.
Answer» B. The wind speed of fan decreases the rate of transpiration.

Discussion

217.	Reshuffle the letters to get the name of an animal that lives in groups in Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa and is famed for its upright posture.
A.	YOOCET
B.	GIKN NSKAE
C.	XADAD
D.	REMAKET
Answer» E.

Discussion

218.	Which of the following statements are correct? (i) The medical term for thumb is pollex, (ii) The Babinski reflex occurs in infants Involving hand. (iii) The space between the eyebrows is called the glabrous.
A.	(i)only
B.	(ii) and (iii) only
C.	(i) and (iii) only
D.	(iii) only
Answer» B. (ii) and (iii) only

Discussion

219.	Shruti found that certain parts of plant like leaf and stem can be bent easily without breaking. This flexibility is due to the presence of which tissue?
A.	Parenchyma
B.	Sclerenchyma
C.	Colienchyma
D.	Aerenchyma
Answer» D. Aerenchyma

Discussion

220.	Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column II 1. Tallest perennial grass (a) Spruce 2. Evergreen tree (b) Gulmohar 3. Flame tree (c) Sequoia 4. General Sherman (d) Bamboo
A.	1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
B.	1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
C.	1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
D.	1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
Answer» C. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

Discussion

221.	Saffron is a spice derived from the plant of saffron crocus. It gives food a golden yellow colour and is the world's most expensive spice. Which part of saffron plant is used to obtain the spice saffron?
A.	Leaves
B.	Dry stigma
C.	Dry roots
D.	Fruits
Answer» C. Dry roots

Discussion

222.	Dalbergia is a large genus of small to medium- sized trees, shrubs and lianas in the pea family. With which of the following is Dalbergia associated?
A.	Sandalwood
B.	Teak
C.	Rosewood
D.	Redwood
Answer» D. Redwood

Discussion

223.	In an examination, 65% of the total examinees passed. If the number of failures is 420, the total number of examinees is _______.
A.	500
B.	1200
C.	1000
D.	1625
Answer» C. 1000

Discussion

224.	The value of\[({{2}^{3}}+{{2}^{2}}+{{2}^{-2}}+{{2}^{-3}})\] is equal to_____.
A.	\[\frac{99}{8}\]
B.	\[\frac{99}{16}\]
C.	\[\frac{97}{8}\]
D.	\[6\]
Answer» B. \[\frac{99}{16}\]

Discussion

225.	In the given diagram, the triangle stands for graduates, square stands for membership of professional organisations and the circle stands for membership of social organisations. The number of graduates who has membership in professional organisations only is
A.	5
B.	7
C.	6
D.	4
Answer» C. 6

Discussion

226.	The number of trees in different parks of a city are 33, 38, 48, 33. 34, 34, 33 and 24. The mode of this data is
A.	24
B.	34
C.	33
D.	48
Answer» D. 48

Discussion

227.	At Shimla, on Tuesday the temperature was\[\text{-8 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\]. It then dipped by \[\text{4 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\] on Wednesday. On Thursday, it rose by x. if the temperature on Thursday is\[\text{-7 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\], then find the value of x.
A.	\[\text{4 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\]
B.	\[\text{5 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\]
C.	\[\text{7 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\]
D.	\[\text{2 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\]
Answer» C. \[\text{7 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\]

Discussion

228.	P, Q and R start at the same time and in the same direction to run around a circular stadium. P completes a round in 252 seconds, Q in 308 seconds and R in 198 seconds, ail starting at the same point. After what time will they meet again at the starting point?
A.	26 mins 18 sees
B.	42 mins 36 sees
C.	46 mins 12 sees
D.	45 mins
Answer» D. 45 mins

Discussion

229.	A student was asked to divide a number by 3. But, instead of dividing it, he multiplied it by 3 and got 29.7. What was the correct answer?
A.	3.3
B.	9.3
C.	9.8
D.	9.9
Answer» B. 9.3

Discussion

230.	Which greatest number will divide 3026 and 5053 leaving remainders 11 and 13 respectively?
A.	15
B.	30
C.	45
D.	60
Answer» D. 60

Discussion

231.	The difference between \[{{\left( \frac{\text{3}}{\text{5}} \right)}^{\text{th}}}\] of \[{{\left( \frac{\text{2}}{\text{3}} \right)}^{\text{rd}}}\]of a number and \[{{\left( \frac{\text{2}}{5} \right)}^{\text{th}}}\]of \[{{\left( \frac{1}{4} \right)}^{\text{th}}}\] of the same number is 288. What is the number?
A.	960
B.	850
C.	895
D.	995
Answer» B. 850

Discussion

232.	In the given figure, the ratio of the area of the shaded portion to the area of total figure is ____.
A.	0.0854166666666667
B.	0.0444444444444444
C.	0.0430555555555556
D.	0.04375
Answer» D. 0.04375

Discussion

233.	In the given figure (not drawn to scale), ABCD is a rhombus, FHI is an equilateral triangle and CEFG is a trapezium with EC parallel to FG. DCF/, BCG and GFH are straight lines. Find \[x+y+z\].
A.	\[\text{190 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ }\]
B.	\[\text{198 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ }\]
C.	\[\text{203 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ }\]
D.	\[\text{193 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ }\]
Answer» E.

Discussion

234.	Which of the following options is correct? (1) Every integer and fraction is a rational number. (2) A rational number \[\frac{p}{q}\] is positive if p and q are either both positive or both negative. (3) A rational number \[\frac{p}{q}\] is negative if one of p and q is positive and other is negative. (4) If there are two rational numbers with same denominator, then the one with the larger numerator is larger than the other.
A.	Both 1 and 4 are incorrect.
B.	Both 2 and 3 are incorrect,
C.	Only 1 is incorrect.
D.	All are correct.
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in 7th Class.

Sea of Tranquillity is found on

The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope is a satellite used to study the most powerful sources of radiations in the universe. When it was launched?

The famous 1996 Hubble image of a tiny patch of sky containing 3,000 objects is , known as

The Hubble Space Telescope is repaired and upgraded when needed. Many space shuttle missions have carried astronauts to Nubble for servicing missions. How many servicing missions were launched to repair or upgrade Hubble?

Robonaut. a NASA's robot designed to be humanoid is called a dexterous robot because

In the study of black holes, what do you call a star that is produced by a supernova?

Different stars have a number of physical characteristics that vary for each of the different types of stars. Which quality determines, the fate of a star as black hole upon its death?

The 'Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as

It is one of the largest forts in the world built by a Rajput ruler in 1156. This majestic fort, built in yellow sandstone, is also known as the Golden fort because of its golden hue during sunset. Name the fort.

_____ skills help us to find solutions for complex issues.

Critical thinking requires basic qualities as

Opium is a plant product obtained from ______ of opium poppy.

Manya while visiting a garden observed a unique plant with urn-shaped leaves that are covered with a flap. She observed that this plant traps insects. Which of the following plants can it most likely be?

Rohan took a potted plant and noted down the rate of water absorption by roots. He then placed this plant under the fan and was surprised to find that the rate of water absorption through roots increased. What could be the probable reason for it?

Reshuffle the letters to get the name of an animal that lives in groups in Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa and is famed for its upright posture.

Which of the following statements are correct? (i) The medical term for thumb is pollex, (ii) The Babinski reflex occurs in infants Involving hand. (iii) The space between the eyebrows is called the glabrous.

Shruti found that certain parts of plant like leaf and stem can be bent easily without breaking. This flexibility is due to the presence of which tissue?

Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column II 1. Tallest perennial grass (a) Spruce 2. Evergreen tree (b) Gulmohar 3. Flame tree (c) Sequoia 4. General Sherman (d) Bamboo

Saffron is a spice derived from the plant of saffron crocus. It gives food a golden yellow colour and is the world's most expensive spice. Which part of saffron plant is used to obtain the spice saffron?

Dalbergia is a large genus of small to medium- sized trees, shrubs and lianas in the pea family. With which of the following is Dalbergia associated?

In an examination, 65% of the total examinees passed. If the number of failures is 420, the total number of examinees is _______.

The value of\[({{2}^{3}}+{{2}^{2}}+{{2}^{-2}}+{{2}^{-3}})\] is equal to_____.

In the given diagram, the triangle stands for graduates, square stands for membership of professional organisations and the circle stands for membership of social organisations. The number of graduates who has membership in professional organisations only is

The number of trees in different parks of a city are 33, 38, 48, 33. 34, 34, 33 and 24. The mode of this data is

At Shimla, on Tuesday the temperature was\[\text{-8 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\]. It then dipped by \[\text{4 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\] on Wednesday. On Thursday, it rose by x. if the temperature on Thursday is\[\text{-7 }\!\!{}^\circ\!\!\text{ C}\], then find the value of x.

P, Q and R start at the same time and in the same direction to run around a circular stadium. P completes a round in 252 seconds, Q in 308 seconds and R in 198 seconds, ail starting at the same point. After what time will they meet again at the starting point?

A student was asked to divide a number by 3. But, instead of dividing it, he multiplied it by 3 and got 29.7. What was the correct answer?

Which greatest number will divide 3026 and 5053 leaving remainders 11 and 13 respectively?

In the given figure, the ratio of the area of the shaded portion to the area of total figure is ____.

In the given figure (not drawn to scale), ABCD is a rhombus, FHI is an equilateral triangle and CEFG is a trapezium with EC parallel to FG. DCF/, BCG and GFH are straight lines. Find \[x+y+z\].