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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.
| 351. |
Which one is called the dwarf planet? |
| A. | Venus |
| B. | Mercury |
| C. | Moon |
| D. | Pluto |
| Answer» E. | |
| 352. |
Which one among the following stars is nearest to the earth? |
| A. | Proxima Centauri |
| B. | Sirius |
| C. | Arcturus |
| D. | Spica |
| Answer» B. Sirius | |
| 353. |
Which of these resources cannot be renewed? |
| A. | Coal |
| B. | Petroleum |
| C. | Natural gas |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 354. |
Which of these provides your body with energy? |
| A. | Carbohydrates |
| B. | Fats |
| C. | Vitamins |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 355. |
Which of these is an example of negative feedback? |
| A. | After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels. |
| B. | Once labor begins, contractions increase in frequency and intensity. |
| C. | After you eat, glucagon stimulates an increase in blood sugar levels. |
| D. | As a blood clot begins to form, the process of its formation gets faster and faster. |
| Answer» B. Once labor begins, contractions increase in frequency and intensity. | |
| 356. |
Which of these is a starting point for primary succession? |
| A. | a neglected yard |
| B. | a surface exposed by a retreating glacier |
| C. | an abandoned city |
| D. | abandoned farmland |
| Answer» C. an abandoned city | |
| 357. |
Which of these groups is the smallest level of classification? |
| A. | Phylum |
| B. | Family |
| C. | Kingdom |
| D. | Species |
| Answer» D. Species | |
| 358. |
Which of these equations best summarizes photosynthesis? |
| A. | CO2 + H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2 |
| B. | 6O2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6CO2 |
| C. | 6CO2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2 |
| D. | C6H12O6 + 6O2 -----> CO2 + 6H2O |
| Answer» D. C6H12O6 + 6O2 -----> CO2 + 6H2O | |
| 359. |
Which of the following uses a nonrenewable energy source to make electricity? |
| A. | power plant |
| B. | wind mill |
| C. | swimming pool |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. wind mill | |
| 360. |
Which of the following was India's first interplanetary mission? |
| A. | Chandrayaan Mission |
| B. | Mangalyaan Mission |
| C. | Aryabhatta Mission |
| D. | Philae Mission |
| Answer» C. Aryabhatta Mission | |
| 361. |
Which of the following three R's are regarded as environment friendly? |
| A. | Reduce – Reuse – Recycle |
| B. | Reduce – Reuse – Reutilize |
| C. | Recollect – Reuse – Reutilize |
| D. | Reduce – Renew – Reutilize |
| Answer» B. Reduce – Reuse – Reutilize | |
| 362. |
Which of the following technique is used to know the age of a tree in years? |
| A. | Counting the number of branches |
| B. | Counting the number of tree rings |
| C. | Measuring the size of the bark |
| D. | Counting the seasons of its flowering |
| Answer» C. Measuring the size of the bark | |
| 363. |
Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct?_x005F_x000D_ 1.It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning._x005F_x000D_ 2.It mostly occurs in the hilly areas._x005F_x000D_ 3.It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., 250 mm-300 mm in a couple of hours._x005F_x000D_ 4.It occurs only during daytime._x005F_x000D_ Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 364. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?_x005F_x000D_ 1.In June 2016, the LIGO group of scientists announced the detection of a second set of gravitational waves._x005F_x000D_ 2.Gravitational waves were generated due to merger of two black holes at about 1.4 billion light-years distant._x005F_x000D_ 3.Gravitational waves were inserted due to collision of two white dwarf stars at about 1.4 billion light-years distant._x005F_x000D_ Select the correct answer using the code given below._x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 365. |
Which of the following statements concerning atmosphere of the Earth are correct?_x005F_x000D_ 1. In stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude._x005F_x000D_ 2. In mesosphere, temperature decreases with altitude._x005F_x000D_ 3. The lowest temperature of the atmosphere is recorded in the upper part of mesosphere._x005F_x000D_ 4. Tropopause is an isothermal zone._x005F_x000D_ Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 366. |
Which of the following statements describes the glycemic index of foods? |
| A. | the extent to which a given food raises blood glucose and insulin levels |
| B. | the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose |
| C. | an individual’s glucose/insulin ratio in a fasted state |
| D. | the glucose content of a given food |
| Answer» B. the amount of insulin required to metabolize 100 grams of glucose | |
| 367. |
Which of the following statements about water is false? |
| A. | There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase. |
| B. | Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis. |
| C. | Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water. |
| D. | Water can act both as an acid and as a base. |
| Answer» B. Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis. | |
| 368. |
Which of the following products can be obtained from coal processing? |
| A. | Coke |
| B. | Coal tar |
| C. | Coal gas |
| D. | All options are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 369. |
Which of the following represents the most complex trophic level? |
| A. | Community |
| B. | Population |
| C. | Ecosystem |
| D. | Species |
| Answer» D. Species | |
| 370. |
Which of the following processes is responsible for causing rain? |
| A. | Filtration |
| B. | Evaporation and Condensation |
| C. | Evaporation |
| D. | Condensation |
| Answer» C. Evaporation | |
| 371. |
Which of the following processes would release energy? |
| A. | Condensation |
| B. | Fermentation |
| C. | Evaporation |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Fermentation | |
| 372. |
Which of the following processes includes all others? |
| A. | diffusion of a solute across a membrane |
| B. | passive transport |
| C. | osmosis |
| D. | facilitated diffusion |
| Answer» C. osmosis | |
| 373. |
Which of the following planets of our solar system has least mass? |
| A. | Neptune |
| B. | Jupiter |
| C. | Mars |
| D. | Mercury |
| Answer» E. | |
| 374. |
Which of the following planets has the highest revolutionary motion? |
| A. | Mercury_x005F_x000D_ |
| B. | Venus |
| C. | Mars |
| D. | Jupiter_x005F_x000D_ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 375. |
Which of the following planets has the highest average density? |
| A. | Jupiter |
| B. | Mars |
| C. | Earth |
| D. | Mercury |
| Answer» E. | |
| 376. |
Which of the following planet is also known as 'Earth's twin'? |
| A. | Mercury |
| B. | Venus |
| C. | Jupiter |
| D. | Saturn |
| Answer» C. Jupiter | |
| 377. |
Which of the following metals is stored in kerosene oil? |
| A. | Copper |
| B. | Sodium |
| C. | Platinum |
| D. | Gold |
| Answer» C. Platinum | |
| 378. |
Which of the following minerals is not found in the plateau regions? |
| A. | Coal |
| B. | Iron ore |
| C. | Mineral oil_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | Manganese_x005F_x000D_ |
| Answer» D. Manganese_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 379. |
Which of the following metal (shown by its symbol) is generally used for making filaments of bulb? |
| A. | Fe |
| B. | An |
| C. | Ag |
| D. | W |
| Answer» E. | |
| 380. |
Which of the following is true of a scientific theory? |
| A. | It is only accepted after the person who came up with it has died. |
| B. | It is a method or device that applies scientific knowledge for some specific purpose. |
| C. | It generates testable hypotheses, is supported by a large body of evidence, and is broad in scope. |
| D. | It must demonstrate the effect of one variable by testing control groups and experimental groups. |
| Answer» D. It must demonstrate the effect of one variable by testing control groups and experimental groups. | |
| 381. |
Which of the following metals forms an amalgam with other metals  ? |
| A. | Mercury |
| B. | Zinc |
| C. | Tin |
| D. | Lead |
| Answer» B. Zinc | |
| 382. |
Which of the following layers of the atmosphere makes Radio Communication possible? |
| A. | Troposphere |
| B. | Thermosphere |
| C. | Ionosphere |
| D. | Stratosphere |
| Answer» D. Stratosphere | |
| 383. |
Which of the following is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere? |
| A. | Stratosphere |
| B. | Mesosphere |
| C. | Ionosphere |
| D. | Exosphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 384. |
Which of the following is the primary purpose of the DSM? |
| A. | Understanding the causes of mental disorders |
| B. | Placement of mental disorders in appropriate cultural context |
| C. | Diagnosis of mental disorders |
| D. | Selection of appropriate psychological therapies for mental disorders |
| Answer» D. Selection of appropriate psychological therapies for mental disorders | |
| 385. |
Which of the following is the most important raw material for generation of power in India? |
| A. | Mineral Oil |
| B. | Natural Gas |
| C. | Uranium |
| D. | Coa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 386. |
Which of the following is the treatment of water pollution? |
| A. | Bag house filter |
| B. | Windrow composting |
| C. | Venturi scrubber |
| D. | Reverse Osmosis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 387. |
Which of the following is the outermost solid part of the Earth?_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | Crust |
| B. | Core_x005F_x000D_ |
| C. | Mantle_x005F_x000D_ |
| D. | Caldera |
| Answer» B. Core_x005F_x000D_ | |
| 388. |
Which of the following is the lowermost layer of the Atmosphere?_x005F_x000D_ |
| A. | Troposphere |
| B. | Mesosphere |
| C. | Thermosphere |
| D. | Exosphere |
| Answer» B. Mesosphere | |
| 389. |
Which of the following is the main benefit of ozone? |
| A. | absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun |
| B. | neutralizes the effects of carbon monoxide |
| C. | reduces pollution levels |
| D. | filters particulates from the atmosphere |
| Answer» B. neutralizes the effects of carbon monoxide | |
| 390. |
Which of the following is the most abundant metal on Earth's crust? |
| A. | Magnesium |
| B. | Iron |
| C. | Copper |
| D. | Aluminium |
| Answer» E. | |
| 391. |
Which of the following is the largest satellite of the Solar System? |
| A. | Titan |
| B. | Miranda |
| C. | Moon |
| D. | Ganymede |
| Answer» E. | |
| 392. |
Which of the following is the largest mammal? |
| A. | Whale |
| B. | Rhinoceros |
| C. | Elephant |
| D. | Human |
| Answer» B. Rhinoceros | |
| 393. |
Which of the following is the cleanest source of energy? |
| A. | Biofuel |
| B. | Fossil fuel |
| C. | Nuclear power |
| D. | Wind energy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 394. |
Which of the following is responsible for regulating noise pollution? |
| A. | Central authorities |
| B. | State authorities |
| C. | Local authorities |
| D. | Both B & C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 395. |
Which of the following is Study of fossils ? |
| A. | Ethology |
| B. | Etiology |
| C. | Anthropology |
| D. | Palaeontology |
| Answer» E. | |
| 396. |
Which of the following is NOT true about energy balance? |
| A. | Inactive people use more energy so they should consume fewer calories. |
| B. | Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy. |
| C. | Energy balance is influenced by the amount of exercise one gets and their dietary habits. |
| D. | Stored body fat will increase if calorie intake is greater than energy used. |
| Answer» B. Energy balance is the balance between the amount of calories consumed and the amount used for energy. | |
| 397. |
Which of the following is NOT true about vascular system? |
| A. | Life span of human RBC is 115-120 days. |
| B. | The vascular system forms about 7-8% of the body weight. |
| C. | Blood is white or red vascular connective tissue. |
| D. | There is about 6.8 liters of blood in an adult person |
| Answer» D. There is about 6.8 liters of blood in an adult person | |
| 398. |
Which of the following is not transferred by alveoli? |
| A. | Gases |
| B. | Oxygen |
| C. | Blood |
| D. | Carbondioxide |
| Answer» D. Carbondioxide | |
| 399. |
Which of the following is not considered as a part of the Abiotic Environment? |
| A. | Plants |
| B. | Air |
| C. | Water |
| D. | Soil |
| Answer» B. Air | |
| 400. |
Which of the following is NOT an effect of Noise Pollution? |
| A. | Death of Animals |
| B. | Tinnitus |
| C. | Hypertension |
| D. | Ozone Depletion |
| Answer» E. | |