Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Aptitude.

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1.

bio medical waste can be effectively managed by the thermal process.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
2.

what was the cost of making the palm islands.

A. $11.99 billion
B. $16.99 billion
C. $12 billion
D. $99 billion
Answer» D. $99 billion
3.

green buildings practices include

A. Only energy efficiency
B. Only recycled materials
C. Only environmental protection
D. All of these
Answer» E.
4.

production of fertilizers is related to ______ revolution.

A. Green
B. White
C. Pink
D. Grey
Answer» E.
5.

why did the U.S. build the Panama Canal?

A. To reduce travel time
B. To speed up trade
C. To protect from invaders
D. For fishing
Answer» B. To speed up trade
6.

one of the first steps in implementing BIM is to appoint a_______.

A. Chief drafter
B. Job captain
C. BIM manager
D. Lead architect
Answer» D. Lead architect
7.

which of the following is incorrect regarding the fabric filter?

A. They can remove very small particle
B. They are liable to chemical attack
C. They have low efficiency in comparison to venturi scrubber
D. They can handle large volume of gas at relatively high speed
Answer» D. They can handle large volume of gas at relatively high speed
8.

our effect on the environment – a combination of what we consumeand the waste we produce.

A. Ecological fingerprint
B. Ecological footprint
C. Ecological image
D. Ecological history
Answer» C. Ecological image
9.

soot only warm earth’s climate system.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» C. none
10.

about how tall is the pyramid of Khufu at Giza?

A. 30 feet
B. 80 feet
C. 250 feet
D. 480 feet
Answer» E.
11.

which of the following is involved in production of carboxy hemoglobin.

A. CO
B. SO2
C. NO2
D. NO3
Answer» B. SO2
12.

how long did it take to build the Great Wall of China?

A. One hundred years
B. 50 years
C. Hundreds of years
D. Thousands of years
Answer» D. Thousands of years
13.

the hoover dam was built to _______.

A. Provide power, contain flooding and provide irrigation
B. Provide power and create a tourists attraction
C. All of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Provide power and create a tourists attraction
14.

the hoover dam is located on the border of_______.

A. California and Utah
B. Nevada and Arizona
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. None of the mentioned
15.

which gas produced in open dumps from the decomposition ofbiodegradable waste?

A. Ethane
B. Methane
C. Propene
D. Ethene
Answer» C. Propene
16.

what does sustainability mean?

A. Avoiding the depletion of natural resources In order to maintain ecological balance
B. Using only fossil fuels
C. Using only non-renewable resources
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Using only fossil fuels
17.

what is the average Wall height of the Great Wall of China?

A. 10-15 feet
B. 15-30 feet
C. 30-45 feet
D. 50 feet
Answer» C. 30-45 feet
18.

among the following, which do not come under the components of GIS?

A. Hardware
B. Software
C. Compiler
D. Data
Answer» D. Data
19.

in the process of GIS, digitalization is done for better output.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
20.

when was the Burj Khalifa officially finished?

A. 1957
B. 2010
C. 2000
D. 1959
Answer» C. 2000
21.

who owns the Panama Canal Zone?

A. The U.S.
B. Russia
C. Britain
D. Germany
Answer» B. Russia
22.

the industrial revolution began in ______.

A. USA
B. Germany
C. Italy
D. England
Answer» E.
23.

what is the Great Wall of China made of?

A. Stone only
B. Bricks only
C. Dirt and wood
D. A mix of stone, brick, dirt and wood
Answer» E.
24.

most recycling focuses on four major categories of products. Whichone of these is not one of them?

A. Paper
B. Plastic
C. Chemicals
D. Glass
Answer» D. Glass
25.

consider the following statements regarding human development index: I) The human development index is a composite index that measures the average achievements in a country in three basic dimensions of human development. II) The basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
26.

what geometrical shape formed the base of all the pyramids?

A. The rectangle
B. The triangle
C. The square
D. The circle
Answer» D. The circle
27.

what is the order of waste management hierarchy, from most to leastfavoured

A. Prevention- Recycle- Reuse- Disposal
B. Prevention- Reuse- Disposal- Recycle
C. Prevention- Disposal- Reuse- Recycle
D. Prevention- Reuse- Recycle-Disposal
Answer» E.
28.

which of the integrated waste management is reduced on an individuallevel?

A. Source reduction
B. Recycling
C. Disposal
D. Burning
Answer» B. Recycling
29.

why burning waste is not an acceptable practice of solid wastemanagement?

A. Because it is very costly
B. Because it requires modern technologies
C. Because it cause several environmental issues
D. Because it requires lot of space
Answer» D. Because it requires lot of space
30.

before steam powered ships sailed across the seas they used_____.

A. Wind energy
B. Gas
C. Electric motors
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Gas
31.

re- processing material to make another product called?

A. Reduce
B. Reuse
C. Recycle
D. None of above
Answer» D. None of above
32.

what innovation allowed fresh water into roman cities?

A. Rivers
B. Aqueducts
C. Catapults
D. Arches
Answer» C. Catapults
33.

approximately how many miles long (including branches) is the GreatWall of China?

A. 3000 miles
B. 13000 miles
C. 300 miles
D. 30000 miles
Answer» C. 300 miles
34.

the virtual building model in a BIM project, called a BIM model, serves asthe foundation of the project.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
35.

what is the definition of ecological footprint?

A. The impact of a person on their neighbors
B. The impact of a person on the environment
C. The impact of the oceans towards erosion
D. How much pollution an animal produces
Answer» C. The impact of the oceans towards erosion
36.

where is the Colosseum?

A. Paris, France
B. Hillsborough, NJ
C. San Francisco, California
D. Rome, Italy
Answer» E.
37.

in which Indian city is the Taj Mahal located?

A. Ludhiana
B. Agra
C. Nasik
D. Thane
Answer» C. Nasik
38.

what was the Colosseum mostly made of?

A. Limestone
B. Tuff
C. Concrete
D. Wood
Answer» B. Tuff
39.

which country is the Burj Khalifa made?

A. China
B. New England
C. Dubai
D. New Zealand
Answer» D. New Zealand
40.

the industrial revolution led to an increase in _______.

A. Population
B. Imports
C. Free time activities
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Imports
41.

which of the following doesn’t determine the capability of GIS?

A. Defining a map
B. Representing cartographic feature
C. Retrieving data
D. Transferring data
Answer» E.
42.

which among the following is a server based hardware platform of GIS?

A. Autodesk Revit
B. STAAD pro
C. Arc GIS
D. Google maps
Answer» E.
43.

how many percent of carbon dioxide increased in the atmosphere sincepre-industrial times?

A. About 10%
B. About 20%
C. About 30%
D. About 40%
Answer» D. About 40%
44.

what does it mean if an item is ‘biodegradable’?

A. It means that it will eventually break down completely in nature
B. It means that it is bad for the environment
C. It means that it is perfect for composting
D. It means that it can be eaten?
Answer» B. It means that it is bad for the environment
45.

one of the biggest reasons that BIM has had more growth in the ______sector is competition.

A. Residential
B. Commercial
C. Civil
D. Structural Steel
Answer» C. Civil
46.

who created the first indoor plumbing system.

A. Harappa
B. Bob’s porta-potties
C. Inca
D. Mohenjo Daro
Answer» E.
47.

for some ______ firms, the startup costs involved in implementing BIMcan present significant challenges.

A. Structural steel
B. Commercial
C. Residential
D. Civil
Answer» D. Civil
48.

what is the main reason for melting of ice sheets?

A. Increase in the oxygen content
B. Global warming
C. Decrease in carbon dioxide content
D. Noise pollution
Answer» C. Decrease in carbon dioxide content
49.

the name of the reservoir at the hoover dam is______.

A. The Colorado river
B. Lake mead
C. River mead
D. Hoover lake
Answer» C. River mead
50.

what is the largest pyramid built by the Egyptians?

A. The pyramid of Djoser
B. The pyramid of Khafre
C. The pyramid of Menkaure
D. The great pyramid of Giza
Answer» E.