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This section includes 1334 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 851. |
Super cooling stands for cooling of a liquid : |
| A. | at freezing point |
| B. | below freezing point |
| C. | at melting point |
| D. | above melting point |
| Answer» C. at melting point | |
| 852. |
Sullage water is_______ |
| A. | Waste water released from kitchen |
| B. | waste water released from toilets |
| C. | waste water released from factories |
| D. | waste water released from hospitals |
| Answer» B. waste water released from toilets | |
| 853. |
Sugarcane is a type of _____. |
| A. | creeper |
| B. | tree |
| C. | shrub |
| D. | grass |
| Answer» E. | |
| 854. |
Study of teeth is called |
| A. | Pedagogy |
| B. | Ornithology |
| C. | Orthoepy |
| D. | Odontology |
| Answer» E. | |
| 855. |
Study of the sun is called |
| A. | Coronagraphy |
| B. | Seismography |
| C. | Helioseismology |
| D. | Heliography |
| Answer» D. Heliography | |
| 856. |
Study of fishes is called |
| A. | Amphiology |
| B. | Phylumology |
| C. | Zoology |
| D. | Ichthyology |
| Answer» E. | |
| 857. |
Study of earth is known as |
| A. | Ecology |
| B. | Biology |
| C. | Ethology |
| D. | Geology |
| Answer» E. | |
| 858. |
Study of classification of organisms is known as _____. |
| A. | Serpentology |
| B. | Virology |
| C. | Taxonomy |
| D. | Physiology |
| Answer» D. Physiology | |
| 859. |
Stretching exercises should ideally be performed |
| A. | within a 5-minute time period |
| B. | 5 to 7 days a week |
| C. | with a swinging, bouncing motion |
| D. | to the point of moderate pain |
| Answer» C. with a swinging, bouncing motion | |
| 860. |
Storage containers for recyclables must be designed to |
| A. | Wrap them in napkin |
| B. | Prevent the entry of rodents |
| C. | Keep the food handlers bare hands off the food |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Keep the food handlers bare hands off the food | |
| 861. |
Statement I :_x005F_x000D_ Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitationed forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun and the rotation of the Earth._x005F_x000D_ Statement II :_x005F_x000D_ The Earth rotates from west to east. _x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false | |
| 862. |
Statement I :_x005F_x000D_ Portions of glacial troughs may exhibit remarkably flat floors._x005F_x000D_ Statement II :_x005F_x000D_ The flat floor in a glacial trough is produced by uniform glacial erosion._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I | |
| 863. |
Statement I :_x005F_x000D_ Incised meanders are formed in the mature stage of a river._x005F_x000D_ Statement II :_x005F_x000D_ Incised meanders are characterized by rejuvenation and upliftment of land. |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true_x005F_x000D_ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 864. |
Statement I :_x005F_x000D_ By far the most common topographic form in a Karst terrain is the sinkhole._x005F_x000D_ Statement II :_x005F_x000D_ Topographically, a sinkhole is a depression that varies in depth from less than a meter to few hundred meters. |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false | |
| 865. |
Stars twinkle but planets do not twinkle because |
| A. | they emit light of a constant intensity |
| B. | their distance from the earth does not change with time |
| C. | they are very far away from the earth resulting in decrease in intensity of light |
| D. | they are nearer to the earth and hence we receive a greater amount of light and therefore minor variations in intensity are not noticeable |
| Answer» B. their distance from the earth does not change with time | |
| 866. |
Spring tides occur when ______. |
| A. | the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line |
| B. | the sun is closest to earth |
| C. | the moon is farthest from earth |
| D. | the earth is at right angles with the sun and the moon |
| Answer» B. the sun is closest to earth | |
| 867. |
Speeding is a factor in _% of all fatal accidents? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 55 |
| Answer» D. 55 | |
| 868. |
Speed of laser printer is measured in |
| A. | PPM |
| B. | CPM |
| C. | LPM |
| D. | DPI |
| Answer» B. CPM | |
| 869. |
Special 3-D photographs which have been taken with laser beams (and which make the objects look real) are called what? |
| A. | Holograms |
| B. | 3D special effects |
| C. | Portraits |
| D. | DVD |
| Answer» B. 3D special effects | |
| 870. |
Speakers can establish credibility by |
| A. | using professionally designed visual aids |
| B. | describing their qualifications |
| C. | previewing their main points |
| D. | getting the audience involved |
| Answer» C. previewing their main points | |
| 871. |
Soil that forms on unconsolidated deposits is called |
| A. | humus |
| B. | bedrock |
| C. | transported soil |
| D. | residual soil |
| Answer» D. residual soil | |
| 872. |
Soil having high content of aluminum and iron oxide is also known as _____. |
| A. | meadow soil |
| B. | pedalfer soil |
| C. | chernozen soil |
| D. | podzol soil |
| Answer» C. chernozen soil | |
| 873. |
Soil contains decayed remains of living organisms. This is called __________. |
| A. | minerals |
| B. | biosphere |
| C. | saline soil |
| D. | humus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 874. |
SMOG is a combination of |
| A. | Air and water vapour |
| B. | Water and smoke |
| C. | Fire and water |
| D. | Smoke and fog |
| Answer» E. | |
| 875. |
Skills that can be transferred to other employers are called ___________._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | general skills |
| B. | specific skills |
| C. | Non-economic skills |
| D. | All options are correct |
| Answer» B. specific skills | |
| 876. |
"Sirius", the brightest star outside solar system, is also called ______. |
| A. | Cat star |
| B. | Dog star |
| C. | Fox star |
| D. | Lion star |
| Answer» C. Fox star | |
| 877. |
Silk worms feed on |
| A. | Basil leaves |
| B. | Curry leaves |
| C. | Rose leaves |
| D. | Mulberry leaves |
| Answer» E. | |
| 878. |
Silicon carbide is used for |
| A. | Making cement paste |
| B. | Cutting very hard substances |
| C. | Making statues |
| D. | Disinfectant |
| Answer» C. Making statues | |
| 879. |
Short term side effects of alcohol and other drugs include |
| A. | Temporary blindness |
| B. | Disrupted sleep |
| C. | Forgetfulness |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 880. |
Shampooing is which country's concept? |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | China |
| C. | India |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» D. Japan | |
| 881. |
Serious dehydration may cause all of the following, EXCEPT |
| A. | muscle cramps |
| B. | torn ligaments |
| C. | reduced blood volume |
| D. | increased heart rate |
| Answer» C. reduced blood volume | |
| 882. |
Select the four statements about Plasmodium that are true._x005F_x000D_ Â _x005F_x000D_ A)Â Â Inside an infected mosquito, haploid gametes fuse, forming a diploid zygote that develops into an oocyst_x005F_x000D_ B) Plasmodium cells infect two specific types of cells in humans._x005F_x000D_ C) Inside an infected mosquito, haploid gametes fuse, forming a haploid zygote that develops into an oocyst._x005F_x000D_ D) When a mosquito bites a human with malaria, diploid Plasmodium cells enter the mosquito._x005F_x000D_ E) Plasmodium cells are transferred to humans through mosquito saliva._x005F_x000D_ F) The life cycle of Plasmodium involves only haploid forms._x005F_x000D_ G) The complete life cycle of Plasmodium requires two hosts. |
| A. | A, B, E, G |
| B. | A, C, F, G |
| C. | B, C, D, F |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. A, C, F, G | |
| 883. |
Select the correct statement about the process of scientific inquiry. |
| A. | The goal of scientific research is to prove the stated hypothesis. |
| B. | It is possible to test hypotheses, such as those involving historical events, without conducting experiments. |
| C. | If the results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis that is tested, the experiment is badly designed. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. If the results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis that is tested, the experiment is badly designed. | |
| 884. |
Secondhand smoke is more dangerous in enclosed spaces. |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | |
| C. | |
| D. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 885. |
Seawater (i.e. saltwater) freezes at: |
| A. | at a slightly higher temperature than fresh water |
| B. | at a slightly lower temperature than fresh water. |
| C. | the same temperature as fresh water. |
| D. | seawater does not freeze. |
| Answer» C. the same temperature as fresh water. | |
| 886. |
Scanning means that the reader |
| A. | reads every single word of the article. |
| B. | searches for the most important details. |
| C. | looks for words to catch his or her attention. |
| D. | focuses on the text's conclusion. |
| Answer» C. looks for words to catch his or her attention. | |
| 887. |
Saturn is the _______ planet from the Sun. |
| A. | 2nd |
| B. | 4th |
| C. | 6th |
| D. | 8th |
| Answer» D. 8th | |
| 888. |
Salination of soil is caused by |
| A. | Pesticides |
| B. | soil erosion |
| C. | excess irrigation |
| D. | crop rotation |
| Answer» D. crop rotation | |
| 889. |
Sandstone is which type of rock? |
| A. | Calcareous Rock |
| B. | Igneous Rock |
| C. | Metamorphic Rock |
| D. | Sedimentary Rock |
| Answer» E. | |
| 890. |
Rodentia Sciurus is the scientific name of |
| A. | Rat |
| B. | Platypus |
| C. | Squirrel |
| D. | Beaver |
| Answer» D. Beaver | |
| 891. |
S. Somanath, an Indian aerospace engineer and rocket technologist, has taken charge as the new director of |
| A. | The Auxiliary Propulsion System Unit (APSU) |
| B. | The Space Applications Center (SAC) |
| C. | The ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC) |
| D. | Vikram Sarabhai Space Center(VSSC) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 892. |
Rodentia Muridae is the scientific name of |
| A. | Mouse |
| B. | Squirrel |
| C. | Monkey |
| D. | Lizard |
| Answer» B. Squirrel | |
| 893. |
Rise in sugar levels in blood is detected by the cells of: |
| A. | Liver |
| B. | Gall bladder |
| C. | Kidney |
| D. | Pancreas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 894. |
Red rot is a disease caused to which of the following plant? |
| A. | Paddy |
| B. | Sugarcane |
| C. | Mustard |
| D. | Wheat |
| Answer» C. Mustard | |
| 895. |
Red Data Book contains |
| A. | Rare minerals |
| B. | Vanishing rivers |
| C. | Red pandas |
| D. | Rare plants & animals under threat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 896. |
Rayon is obtained from which among thefollowing? |
| A. | Silk |
| B. | Wood pulp_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | Wool_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | Cotton |
| Answer» C. Wool_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 897. |
Rayon is obtained from which among the following? |
| A. | Silk |
| B. | Wood pulp |
| C. | Wool |
| D. | Cotton |
| Answer» C. Wool | |
| 898. |
Red data book contains data of which of the following? |
| A. | All plant species |
| B. | All animal species |
| C. | All endangered species |
| D. | All extinct species |
| Answer» D. All extinct species | |
| 899. |
Recently, scientists have found second Great Spot 24000 km across and 12000 km wide on which planet? |
| A. | Saturn |
| B. | Mars |
| C. | Jupiter |
| D. | Mercury |
| Answer» D. Mercury | |
| 900. |
Punica granatum is the scientific name of _________ |
| A. | Custard Apple |
| B. | Gulmohar |
| C. | Silver Oak |
| D. | Pomegranate |
| Answer» E. | |