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This section includes 114 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge (GK) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
A tourist, who plans to visit a hill station located at very high altitude also wishes to take along his Television Set. In this context, consider the following:LCD TVPlasma TVCathode Ray Tube TVWhich among the above are expected to work properly at very high altitudes? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 1 & 2 |
| C. | 1 & 3 |
| D. | 2 & 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 & 3 | |
| 2. |
In which year, Government of India launched the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program? |
| A. | 1981 |
| B. | 1983 |
| C. | 1990 |
| D. | 1999 |
| Answer» C. 1990 | |
| 3. |
Consider the following:Help ISRO in ResearchHelp Department of Space in New DiscoveriesCommercially sell Products & Services of Indian SpaceWhich among the above is / are the correct objectives of ANTRIX? |
| A. | 1 & 2 |
| B. | 2 & 3 |
| C. | Only 2 |
| D. | Only 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Consider the following:Pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR)Fast breeder reactor (FBR)Advanced Heavy Water Reactor(AHWR)The above three represent the stages of India s three stage Nuclear Power programme asfollows respectively? |
| A. | Stage I, Stage II, Stage III |
| B. | Stage II, Stage I, Stage III |
| C. | Stage III, Stage II, Stage I |
| D. | Stage II, Stage III, Stage I |
| Answer» B. Stage II, Stage I, Stage III | |
| 5. |
Consider the following:DispersionTotal Internal ReflectionRefraction |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 1,2 |
| C. | 1,2,3 |
| D. | 2,3 |
| Answer» D. 2,3 | |
| 6. |
Zero point energy is the lowest possible energy that a quantum mechanical physical system may have. Who among the following proposed this concept? |
| A. | Max Planck |
| B. | Albert Einstein and Otto Stern |
| C. | Hendrik B. G. Casimir |
| D. | Gribbin, John |
| Answer» C. Hendrik B. G. Casimir | |
| 7. |
If in a closed room , the door of a refrigerator is kept open for some time , the temperature of room will ? |
| A. | Increase |
| B. | Decrease |
| C. | Remains same |
| D. | First decrease then become stable |
| Answer» B. Decrease | |
| 8. |
Which among the following types of glasses contains Cerium and other rare earths and has a high absorption of ultraviolet rays? |
| A. | Crookes Glass |
| B. | Pyrex Glass |
| C. | Flint Glass |
| D. | Crown Glass |
| Answer» B. Pyrex Glass | |
| 9. |
Consider the following comparisons between the Resourcesat-1 and Resourceset-2:1. The Resourceset-2 will be able to collect data from a wider strip of the Earth s surface2. The Resourceset -2 will provide remote sensing data services for entire globe, in contrast with some selected area by Resourcesat-13. The Resourcesat-2 has been launched with additional payload known as AIS (Automatic Identification System) from COMDEV, Canada as an experimental payload for ship surveillance in VHF bandWhich among the above statement is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | 1 & 3 are correct |
| D. | 2 & 3 are correct |
| Answer» D. 2 & 3 are correct | |
| 10. |
At which among the following temperatures, the indicator of Celsius and Fahrenheit thermometers will show the same reading? |
| A. | -40 C |
| B. | -65 C |
| C. | -25 C |
| D. | -32 C |
| Answer» B. -65 C | |
| 11. |
At which among the following points, the high tides are lower than usual and low tides are higher than usual? |
| A. | New Moon |
| B. | Full Moon |
| C. | Apogee |
| D. | Perigee |
| Answer» D. Perigee | |
| 12. |
The name of Robert Watson-Watt is associated with which among the following inventions? |
| A. | Steam Engine |
| B. | Electric Bulb |
| C. | Radar technology |
| D. | Microwaves |
| Answer» D. Microwaves | |
| 13. |
In context with the Defense of India, Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Projects are related to which among the following? |
| A. | Nuclear Capable Missiles |
| B. | Nuclear Capable Submarines |
| C. | Aircraft Career Ships |
| D. | Amphibious warfare vessels |
| Answer» C. Aircraft Career Ships | |
| 14. |
India s First Moon Mission Chandrayaan was launched on which among the following dates? |
| A. | October 27, 2007 |
| B. | October 22, 2008 |
| C. | November 23, 2008 |
| D. | December 17, 2008 |
| Answer» C. November 23, 2008 | |
| 15. |
Which among the following the correct English Official name of CERN ( Conseil Europ en pour la Recherche Nucl aire)? |
| A. | European Organization for Nuclear Research |
| B. | European Council for Nuclear Research |
| C. | European Center for Nuclear Research |
| D. | European Nuclear Research organization |
| Answer» B. European Council for Nuclear Research | |
| 16. |
The inability of a body to change its state of rest or its uniform motion in a straight line is called as ________? |
| A. | Mass |
| B. | weight |
| C. | Inertia |
| D. | Friction |
| Answer» D. Friction | |
| 17. |
Equal volumes of all gases contain equal number of molecules under similar conditions of temperature and pressure. Which law says this ? |
| A. | Boyle s law |
| B. | Charles law |
| C. | Avogadro s Law |
| D. | Bhor s law |
| Answer» D. Bhor s law | |
| 18. |
When light from some sources enters to the earth s atmosphere, it gets scattered. Which among the following is a reason behind scattering? |
| A. | Various wavelengths of light |
| B. | dust, smoke and gas molecules |
| C. | atmospheric pressure |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. atmospheric pressure | |
| 19. |
Which among the following is true about conduction, convection and radiation mode of transfer of heat? |
| A. | A Medium is required for conduction but not required for convection and radiation |
| B. | A medium is required for conduction, convection and radiation |
| C. | A medium is required for conduction and convection but not required for radiation |
| D. | A medium is not required for conduction and convectio, radiation |
| Answer» D. A medium is not required for conduction and convectio, radiation | |
| 20. |
Which of the following term denotes the internal reaction force per unit area developed as a result of applied external force ? |
| A. | Stress |
| B. | Friction |
| C. | Moment of Inertia |
| D. | tension |
| Answer» B. Friction | |
| 21. |
Which among the following kinds of glass is used generally in making of the Bullet proof screens? |
| A. | Pyrex glass |
| B. | Jena glass |
| C. | Reinforced Glass |
| D. | Flint Glass |
| Answer» D. Flint Glass | |
| 22. |
kalpana-1 was first exclusive satellite built by ISRO in which of the following satellite systems? |
| A. | INSAT |
| B. | METSAT |
| C. | GSAT |
| D. | EDUSAT |
| Answer» C. GSAT | |
| 23. |
Consider the following:1. Submarine Communications2. AM Radio3. Short Wave Radio4. RadarArrange the above in increasing frequency of the waves used in their applications. |
| A. | 4 3 2 1 |
| B. | 1 2 3 4 |
| C. | 2 1 4 3 |
| D. | 2 3 4 1 |
| Answer» C. 2 1 4 3 | |
| 24. |
Consider the following advantages of the Optic Fibers and the Copper wires:Optic Fibers are NOT susceptible to the electrical interferenceOptic Fibers can be used to transmit more signals that Copper WiresOptic Fibers can carry a signal over a single fiber, unlike the electricity which requires a pair of Copper wires.Which among the above stand correct ? |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 1 & 2 are correct |
| C. | All 1, 2 & 3 are correct |
| D. | Only 3 is correct |
| Answer» D. Only 3 is correct | |
| 25. |
054615 gigajoule]24. Consider the following statements:1. The space between the valence and conduction bands is zero in Graphene2. This property of Graphene makes it an excellent transistor of commercial viabilityWhich among the above statements is/ are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 & 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 26. |
Consider the following statements:1. Copernicium is at present highest-numbered element recognized by IUPAC2. Copernicum has been synthesized in the lab by a nuclear reaction of Zinc and Lead IsotopesWhich among the above statements is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 & 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 are correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 are correct | |
| 27. |
Consider the following statements regarding Graphene and Fullerene:1. Graphene is 2 dimensional , Fullerene is generally 3 dimensional2. Graphene is SP2 allotrope of Carbon, while Fullerene is SP3 allotrope of Carbon3. Graphene does not dissolve in petrol but fullerenes dissolveWhich among the above statements is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Only 3 is correct |
| D. | 1 & 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Consider the following statements:1. For some diseases like Malaria and Denue, techniques of Population suppression of Vectors is favored over the disease resistance techniques2. RIDL is a Population suppression technique.Which among the above statements is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 & 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct | |
| 29. |
Consider the following statements about Archaeopteryx:1. Archaeopteryx was the earliest and most primitive bird known, when it was found in Germany in late 19th century2. The discovery of Archaeopteryx put an end to the debate that Birds originated from Dinosaurs or the archosaurian reptiles.Which among the above statements is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 & 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 are correct |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 30. |
Consider the following statements regarding the GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) and LMO (Living Modified Organism):GMO are essentially dead , while the LMO are alive and can growGMO are patentable, while LMO are not patentableGMO are modified using Genetic Engineering, while LMO are modified by other technologies.Which among the above statements is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 & 2 are correct |
| B. | Only 2 & 3 are correct |
| C. | All are correct |
| D. | None of them is correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Consider the following statements:1. Most antigens are Proteins or lipids2. Lipids work as antigens if they combine with Proteins or polysaccharides3. Most vaccines contain antigens.Which among the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 & 2 only |
| C. | 2 & 3 only |
| D. | all 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. all 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 32. |
The term Gypsophils is associated with the people who have liking for which among the following? |
| A. | Vultures |
| B. | Eagles |
| C. | Hawks |
| D. | Falcons |
| Answer» B. Eagles | |
| 33. |
Ultrasound which is upper limit of human hearing is characterized by which of the following frequencies? |
| A. | Above 20 KHz |
| B. | Above 200 KHz |
| C. | Above 2 KHz |
| D. | Below 20 KHz |
| Answer» B. Above 200 KHz | |
| 34. |
Highest percentage of nitrogen is found in which among the following fertilizers among the given options? |
| A. | Calcium ammonium nitrate |
| B. | Ammonium nitrate |
| C. | Calcium nitrate |
| D. | Urea |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
SOFAR is a phenomenon which plays an important role in submarine warfare & also known as deep sound channel. Which of the following is correct full form of SOFAR? |
| A. | Sound Field Radio Ranging |
| B. | Sound Fixing and Altering Range |
| C. | Sound Fixing and Ranging channel |
| D. | Sound Fixing and Auto Reflection |
| Answer» D. Sound Fixing and Auto Reflection | |
| 36. |
Consider the following statements:1. All kinds of Color Blindness are result of Genetic disorders2. All kinds of Night Blindness are result of malnutritionWhich among the above statements is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 & 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Consider the following statements:1. Color blindness is more common in men2. Color blindness is an X-linked recessive trait3. If both the X chromosomes are defective, a woman may have color blindnessWhich among the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 & 2 |
| C. | 2 & 3 |
| D. | all are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Which among the following is the first country to issue research licenses for human embryonic cloning to create stem cells? |
| A. | United States |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Britain |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Pratham the first animal born in 1990 by the IVF (In vitro Fertilization) at the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal was a ________ ? |
| A. | Cow |
| B. | Buffalo |
| C. | Sheep |
| D. | Goat |
| Answer» C. Sheep | |
| 40. |
SodiumPotassiumWhich among the above plays a vital role in restoring the body fluid? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1& 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 41. |
A combination of several medicines called SHREZ is used in the treatment of which among the following diseases? |
| A. | HIV/ AIDS |
| B. | Diphtheria |
| C. | Tuberculosis |
| D. | Malaria |
| Answer» D. Malaria | |
| 42. |
Consider the following statements:1. Oxygen as well as most Carbon dioxide are transported by Red Blood cells2. Iron is required for transportation of Oxygen as well as Carbon Dioxide3. Both Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide bind with HemoglobinWhich among the above statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 & 2 |
| B. | 2 & 3 |
| C. | 1 & 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Whenever an alkali metal such as Lithium or Sodium reacts with water , which among the following gas is produced? |
| A. | Oxygen |
| B. | Hydrogen |
| C. | Ozone |
| D. | Carbondioxide |
| Answer» C. Ozone | |
| 44. |
If a person wants to increase the level of good Cholesterol in his / her body, which among the following you would advise?1. Increase the use of trans fatty acids in diet2. Stop smoking3. Consumption of omega-3 fatty acidsChoose the correct option: |
| A. | 1, 2 & 3 |
| B. | Only 1 & 3 |
| C. | Only 2 & 3 |
| D. | Only 3 |
| Answer» D. Only 3 | |
| 45. |
Which among the following disease has the minimum incubation period, comparing to other ones? |
| A. | Small Pox |
| B. | Influenza |
| C. | Measles |
| D. | Mumps |
| Answer» C. Measles | |
| 46. |
Consider the following statements regarding Black Holes:1. A black hole is a supergiant star that has collapsed into itself2. The Black-hole singularity has zero radiusWhich of the above is / are correct statements? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 & 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 47. |
Due to which of the processes in plants the Radiocarbon dating is possible to estimate their age? |
| A. | Growth |
| B. | Chemosynthesis |
| C. | Photosynthesis |
| D. | Assimilation |
| Answer» D. Assimilation | |
| 48. |
F block elements in the periodic table which are commonly called Lanthanides have the following atomic numbers: |
| A. | 57-70 |
| B. | 58-71 |
| C. | 59-72 |
| D. | 58-70 |
| Answer» C. 59-72 | |
| 49. |
Which among the following kinds of Chemical reactions cause the rocks turn red or yellowish? |
| A. | Hydration |
| B. | Oxidation |
| C. | Carbonation |
| D. | Exfoliation |
| Answer» C. Carbonation | |
| 50. |
Rafflesia is the plant with largest flowers and found in many parts of the South East Asia. It is a ______? |
| A. | Mangrove Plant |
| B. | Ornamental Plant |
| C. | Parasitic Plant |
| D. | Carnivorous Plant |
| Answer» D. Carnivorous Plant | |