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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Who invented the safety razor ? |
| A. | Steve Cher |
| B. | Lar Strauss |
| C. | Gillette |
| D. | Steve Job |
| Answer» D. Steve Job | |
| 2. |
Which was the first talkie film made in India? |
| A. | Raja Harishchandra |
| B. | Kisan Kanya |
| C. | Alam Ara |
| D. | Mother India |
| Answer» D. Mother India | |
| 3. |
How many states are there in the Indian Union ? |
| A. | 28 |
| B. | 29 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 27 |
| Answer» C. 30 | |
| 4. |
The Indian who won the Grammy Award 2015 in the new age album category is : |
| A. | Musician Ricky Kej |
| B. | Musician A R Rehman |
| C. | Singer Kavita Krishna Murthy |
| D. | Author Neela Vaswani |
| Answer» B. Musician A R Rehman | |
| 5. |
Who wrote the famous novel ‘The Guide’ ? |
| A. | Satyajit Ray |
| B. | R K Narayan |
| C. | Arundhati Roy |
| D. | Chetan Bhagat |
| Answer» C. Arundhati Roy | |
| 6. |
When was the last telegram sent in India ? |
| A. | July 14, 2013 |
| B. | June 14’ 2013 |
| C. | July 30’ 2013 |
| D. | August 1’ 2013 |
| Answer» B. June 14’ 2013 | |
| 7. |
How many Nobel Prize Awards are awarded each year ? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» B. 8 | |
| 8. |
Eddie Redmayne won the Oscar (2015) for Best Actor for which film ? |
| A. | The Theory of Everything |
| B. | Birdman |
| C. | Still Alice |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Birdman | |
| 9. |
When and where did the concept of Earth Hour begin ? |
| A. | In March, 2007 in Sydney, Austalia |
| B. | In April, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan |
| C. | In June, 2007 in Christ Church, New Zealand |
| D. | In May, 2009 in Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Answer» B. In April, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan | |
| 10. |
The serious environmental degradation of Maldives is considered to be essentially due to : |
| A. | Constant soil erosion |
| B. | High population density |
| C. | Industrial pollution of water and air |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
‘Cloud burst’ means |
| A. | Abnormally heavy downpour of rain associated with a thunderstorm. |
| B. | Formation of artificial rain |
| C. | Presence of scattered flakes of cloud in the sky |
| D. | Sowing of seeds of a crop in cloudy weather |
| Answer» B. Formation of artificial rain | |
| 12. |
In which year was the first World Environmental day observed ? |
| A. | 1973 |
| B. | 1980 |
| C. | 1972 |
| D. | 1974 |
| Answer» B. 1980 | |
| 13. |
The gas that causes suffocation and death when coal or coke is burnt in a closed room is: |
| A. | Carbon monoxide |
| B. | Carbon dioxide |
| C. | Methane |
| D. | Ethane |
| Answer» B. Carbon dioxide | |
| 14. |
The common name of sodium bicarbonate is : |
| A. | Baking powder |
| B. | Baking soda |
| C. | Soda lime |
| D. | Soda ash |
| Answer» C. Soda lime | |
| 15. |
If there is one million Mg2+ ions in MgC12 how many chloride ions are there ? |
| A. | Half a million |
| B. | One million |
| C. | Two million |
| D. | Ten million |
| Answer» D. Ten million | |
| 16. |
Which one of the following is odd ? |
| A. | SMTP |
| B. | IMAP |
| C. | POP |
| D. | SNMP |
| Answer» D. SNMP | |
| 17. |
Which of the following properties of sound is affected by change in air temperature ? |
| A. | Amplitude |
| B. | Frequency |
| C. | Wavelength |
| D. | Intensity |
| Answer» D. Intensity | |
| 18. |
Pick out the person associated with the coining of the term ‘gene’ ? |
| A. | Mendel |
| B. | Waldyer |
| C. | Johannsen |
| D. | Morgan |
| Answer» D. Morgan | |
| 19. |
The intensity ratio of waves is 25 : 9. What is the ratio of their amplitudes ? |
| A. | 50 : 18 |
| B. | 25 : 9 |
| C. | 5 : 3 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» D. 3 | |
| 20. |
Which day is observed as World AIDS Day ? |
| A. | December 20th |
| B. | March Ist |
| C. | March 20th |
| D. | December 1st |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Which one of the following wood is used in making cricket bats ? |
| A. | Cedrus deodara |
| B. | Salix purpurea |
| C. | Morus alba |
| D. | Linun usitatissimum |
| Answer» C. Morus alba | |
| 22. |
Soilless agriculture refers to : |
| A. | Hydroponics |
| B. | Hygroponics |
| C. | Sericulture |
| D. | Inter-cropping |
| Answer» B. Hygroponics | |
| 23. |
The instrument used to measure pressure is : |
| A. | Aneroid Barometer |
| B. | Anemometer |
| C. | Hygrometer |
| D. | Thermometer |
| Answer» B. Anemometer | |
| 24. |
Phycology is the study of : |
| A. | Fungi |
| B. | Algae |
| C. | Lichens |
| D. | Bacteria |
| Answer» C. Lichens | |
| 25. |
First human heart transplant was performed in |
| A. | 1959 |
| B. | 1955 |
| C. | 1967 |
| D. | 1972 |
| Answer» D. 1972 | |
| 26. |
World’s largest producer of coffee is |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | Peru |
| C. | Argentina |
| D. | India |
| Answer» B. Peru | |
| 27. |
What is “Talcher’ important for ? |
| A. | Atomic reactor |
| B. | Hydro-electricity generation |
| C. | Heavy water plant |
| D. | Cable industry |
| Answer» D. Cable industry | |
| 28. |
Which one of the following is not coal variety ? |
| A. | Bituminous |
| B. | Dolomite |
| C. | Lignite |
| D. | Peat |
| Answer» C. Lignite | |
| 29. |
In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.Question: Was the question answered? |
| A. | Did they answer the question? |
| B. | Was the answer to the question given ? |
| C. | Were they answering the question? |
| D. | Did the question get answered ? |
| Answer» B. Was the answer to the question given ? | |
| 30. |
In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.Question:He may have left a message for me. |
| A. | He might have left a message for me. |
| B. | A message might be left for me by him. |
| C. | A message may have been left for me. |
| D. | A message may have been left for me by him. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
In the following questions, the Ist and the last sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four sentences/parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer.Question:1.Some people seem to imagineP. and that when you have filled it with anythingQ. and it becomes as empty R. that the human mind is like a bottleS. you pour it out again6. as it was before |
| A. | RSPQ |
| B. | PRSQ |
| C. | RPSQ |
| D. | PQRS |
| Answer» D. PQRS | |
| 32. |
In the following questions, the Ist and the last sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four sentences/parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer.Question:1. England's Cath Webb.P. with her resolutionQ. to make a sponge cake every day for a yearR. hit the headlines in JanuaryS. and give it to a friend, family member or stranger6. Just to make them smile. |
| A. | RQSP |
| B. | RPQS |
| C. | SRPQ |
| D. | SPRQ |
| Answer» C. SRPQ | |
| 33. |
In the following questions, the Ist and the last sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four sentences/parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer.Question: 1. A social network isP. provides a clear way of analyzingQ. a set of actors and theR. a social structure made up ofS. dyadic ties between these actors6. the structure of whole social entities. |
| A. | RQSP |
| B. | QSPR |
| C. | SPRQ |
| D. | PQRS |
| Answer» B. QSPR | |
| 34. |
In the following questions, the Ist and the last sentence are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four sentences/parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. Then find the correct answer.Question: 1. The pilgrimage to MeccaP. giving almsQ. recognizing Allah as the only God.R. is one of the five religious duties of each MuslimS. along with praying five times a day6. and fasting four weeks once a year. |
| A. | RQPS |
| B. | SPQR |
| C. | RSQP |
| D. | SQRP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
A general act of forgiveness or pardon. |
| A. | benediction |
| B. | emancipation |
| C. | gratification |
| D. | amnesty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.Question. A place where arms and weapons are stored. |
| A. | arsenal |
| B. | granary |
| C. | tannery |
| D. | kiln |
| Answer» B. granary | |
| 37. |
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.Question. A partner in crime |
| A. | accomplice |
| B. | alibi |
| C. | assistant |
| D. | helper |
| Answer» B. alibi | |
| 38. |
One who sells articles at public sales. |
| A. | Juggler |
| B. | auctioneer |
| C. | teller |
| D. | milliner |
| Answer» C. teller | |
| 39. |
In the following question, a part of the sentence is in Bracket . Below are given alternatives to the word in bracket part. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed our answer will be no improvement. Question: (He summarily dismissed what his son told him in a fit of rage.) |
| A. | In a fit of rage he summarily dismissed what his son told him. |
| B. | He summarily dismissed in a fit of rage what his son told him. |
| C. | What his son told in a fit of rage he summarily dismissed. |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» D. No improvement | |
| 40. |
Let you and (I) to together. |
| A. | my |
| B. | me |
| C. | mine |
| D. | no improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
A sufficiently large scale map indicating the detailed surface features of an area including relief is called: |
| A. | Relief map |
| B. | Chorographical map |
| C. | Topographical map |
| D. | Wall map |
| Answer» C. Topographical map | |
| 42. |
In the following question, a part of the sentence is in Bracket . Below are given alternatives to the word in bracket part. Choose the correct alternative which may improve the sentence. In case no improvement is needed our answer will be no improvement. Question : There were times in his life when (he struggled for one square meal a day) |
| A. | he keeps struggling for meals |
| B. | he struggled with one square meal a day |
| C. | he struggled one day for food |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» C. he struggled one day for food | |
| 43. |
The lowest temperature is recorded by: |
| A. | Mercurial Thermometer |
| B. | Alcohol thermometer |
| C. | Maximum reading thermometer |
| D. | Minimum reading thermometer |
| Answer» C. Maximum reading thermometer | |
| 44. |
Which is the final Appellate Court of Justice? |
| A. | Supreme Court |
| B. | High Court |
| C. | Civil Court |
| D. | District Court |
| Answer» B. High Court | |
| 45. |
What is Hawala ? |
| A. | Full details of a subject |
| B. | Illegal transactions of foreign exchange |
| C. | Illegal trading of shares |
| D. | Tax evasion |
| Answer» C. Illegal trading of shares | |
| 46. |
Who was the first to use the term “Micro” and “Macro” in Economics in 1933? |
| A. | James Tobin |
| B. | Ragnar Frisch |
| C. | Gurly |
| D. | I Fischer |
| Answer» C. Gurly | |
| 47. |
Which of the following regulates the working of share market in India ? |
| A. | MRTP Act |
| B. | FERA |
| C. | BIFR |
| D. | SEBI |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Aggregate Monetary Resources is : |
| A. | M1 |
| B. | M2 |
| C. | M3 |
| D. | M4 |
| Answer» D. M4 | |
| 49. |
India’s 1st Hi-speed Rural Broadband Network has been commissioned in a district of : |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Telangana |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» D. Karnataka | |
| 50. |
Television was invented by: |
| A. | Louis Braille |
| B. | J L Baird |
| C. | R A Millikan |
| D. | Lawrence |
| Answer» C. R A Millikan | |