58536 + Mcqs in General Awareness McqOptions

1.	What does ATM stand for?
A.	Any Time Money
B.	Automated Teller Machine
C.	Automatic Talking Media
D.	Analog Time Machine
Answer» C. Automatic Talking Media

Discussion

2.	The evidence of History of Haryana is not found at
A.	Ashoka Pillar
B.	Chaneti Stupas
C.	Sanchi Stupas
D.	Stupas at Thaneshwar
Answer» D. Stupas at Thaneshwar

Discussion

3.	Which of the following Prime Minister has served a term of 13 days?
A.	Jawaharlal Nehru
B.	Charan Singh
C.	Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D.	Morarji Desai
Answer» D. Morarji Desai

Discussion

4.	Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.EXCEPTIONAL
A.	unique
B.	rare
C.	ordinary
D.	optional
Answer» D. optional

Discussion

5.	Seasoning of timber is done to
A.	Reduce weight only
B.	Make it soft only
C.	Prevent shrinkage and warping
D.	Increase moisture content
Answer» D. Increase moisture content

Discussion

6.	Which of the following is appropriate as a simple field method for assessing consistency of concrete?
A.	Compacting factor
B.	Slump test
C.	Vee-Been test
D.	Kelly ball test
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	Which of the below emits nearly monochromatic light?
A.	Mercury vapor lamp
B.	Bulb
C.	Tubelight
D.	Sodium vapor lamp
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	Recently, Shamsher Singh Surjewala passed away. He is related to which of the following fields?
A.	Politics
B.	Journalism
C.	Economics
D.	Cricket
E.	Real Estate
Answer» B. Journalism

Discussion

9.	The government has decided to add about sixty castes and communities to the list of other backward castes in thirteen States/Union territories. This decision has been taken on the basis of recommendation made by
A.	Planning Commission of India
B.	National Council of Chief Ministers
C.	National Commission for Backward Classes
D.	National Commission for Equal Opportunities
Answer» D. National Commission for Equal Opportunities

Discussion

10.	When a number is divided by 14, the remainder is 9. If the square of the same number is divided by 14, then the remainder will be:
A.	11
B.	9
C.	8
D.	10
Answer» B. 9

Discussion

11.	The speed of a wave in a medium is 600 m/s If 600 waves are passing through a point in the medium in 1 minute, the wavelength is:
A.	60 m
B.	100 m
C.	10 m
D.	20 m
Answer» B. 100 m

Discussion

12.	The practice of growing more than one crop on a piece of land during a year is known as _________ cropping.
A.	Mixed
B.	Inter
C.	Diverse
D.	Multiple
Answer» E.

Discussion

13.	Read the following statements carefully:1.Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Space X) launched its 17th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station by using Falcon 9 rocket with Dragon Spacecraft.2.The 213-foot-tall rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in California.3.This mission is a part of NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services program, which uses commercial spacecraft to deliver cargo to the ISS.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 1 and 2
C.	Only 1 and 3
D.	Only 2 and 3
E.	All are correct
Answer» D. Only 2 and 3

Discussion

14.	Which of the following statements about Exercise IBSAMAR is/are correct?It is a joint exercise of Navy of India, Brazil and Sri Lanka.The fifth edition of IBSAMAR was held in Goa.All previous editions of IBSAMAR were held outside India.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.	2 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only

Discussion

15.	What is the condition for maximum discharge through a circular channel section using Manning’s formula?
A.	0.938D
B.	0.105R
C.	0.5D
D.	0.093R
Answer» B. 0.105R

Discussion

16.	When a ray of light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium, it bends ________.
A.	Towards the normal and slows down
B.	Away from the normal and slow down
C.	Towards the normal and speeds up
D.	Away from the normal and speeds up
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.AFFLUENT
A.	Wealthy
B.	Destitute
C.	Proficient
D.	Impoverished
Answer» B. Destitute

Discussion

18.	What is the general term for covering all the various models of knowing e.g. Perceiving, remembering, ignoring, conceiving, reasoning:
A.	Perception
B.	Intelligence
C.	Understanding
D.	Cognition
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	What are the Committees that the Gram Panchayats have to formulate to improve the transparency and accountability in the administration and also participation of public in village development?
A.	Village Water and Sanitation Committees
B.	Mothers Committees
C.	Functional Committees
D.	Beneficiary Committees
Answer» D. Beneficiary Committees

Discussion

20.	Read the statements and identify the logically correct conclusion from the given information.Statement:This scale is transparent.Conclusions:I. The scale is made up of glass.II. The scale is made up of plastic.
A.	Only II follow
B.	Both I and II follows
C.	Only I follow
D.	Neither I nor II follow
Answer» E.

Discussion

21.	Which of the following is related to the learner's handwriting?
A.	Maturation
B.	Family
C.	Environment
D.	Peer-groups
Answer» B. Family

Discussion

22.	The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.P: Honesty is an important principle that must govern our lives.Q: Honesty is reflected in our words and deeds.R: When we speak the truth we state the facts as they are.S: We may find it convenient to avoid telling the truth, but if we are honest we should say the truth whatever may be the repercussions.
A.	SRQP
B.	SPQR
C.	QRPS
D.	PQRS
Answer» E.

Discussion

23.	What is the value of:\(3\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{9}{2} \div \frac{1}{2}\;of\;\frac{4}{3}\left( {1 + \frac{1}{3}} \right) + \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{3}\;?\)
A.	3
B.	431/48
C.	163/47
D.	9
Answer» C. 163/47

Discussion

24.	The Kaveri river rises from:
A.	The Brahmagiri hills
B.	The Trimbak hills
C.	The Amarkantak plateau
D.	Mahabaleshwar
Answer» B. The Trimbak hills

Discussion

25.	Which of the following statements about energy is correct?
A.	Energy can be created as well as destroyed
B.	Energy can be created but not destroyed
C.	Energy can neither be created nor destroyed
D.	Energy can’t be created but can be destroyed
Answer» D. Energy can’t be created but can be destroyed

Discussion

26.	The ratio of volumes of two cylinders is a : b and the ratio of their heights is c : d. The ratio of their diameters will be
A.	\(\dfrac{ad}{bc}\)
B.	\(\dfrac{ad^2}{bc^2}\)
C.	\(\sqrt{\dfrac{a}{b}\times \dfrac{d}{c}}\)
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

27.	Suppose that in an organization every teacher is a scientist; every scientist who is not a teacher is an engineer. Therefore :
A.	every engineer is a scientist
B.	every teacher is an engineer
C.	every scientist is either a teacher or an engineer
D.	no teacher is an engineer
Answer» D. no teacher is an engineer

Discussion

28.	Six People A, B, C, D, E and F, are sitting in two rows with three people in each row. E is not sitting at any end of any row. D is sitting on the left of F and is at second place. C is sitting next to E and diagonally opposite to D. B is sitting next to F. On the basis of given information who is sitting opposite to B?
A.	D
B.	F
C.	A
D.	E
Answer» E.

Discussion

29.	Rewrite the sentence in the active voice.A gift was given to me by my friend.
A.	My friend had given me a gift
B.	My friend has given me a gift
C.	My friend gave me a gift
D.	My friend gives me a gift
Answer» D. My friend gives me a gift

Discussion

30.	What is the dimension of pressure?
A.	M1L0T-2
B.	M1L-1T-2
C.	M1L1T-2
D.	M1L-1T2
Answer» C. M1L1T-2

Discussion

31.	The bending stress in a T-beam section is maximum1. At top fibre2. At centroid fibre3. At bottom fibre
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	3 only
D.	At a level which is dependent on the loading condition
Answer» D. At a level which is dependent on the loading condition

Discussion

32.	What would be the result of the following expression?\(\frac{{192 \times 192 \times 192 - 8 \times 8 \times 8}}{{192 \times 192 + 192 \times 8 + 8 \times 8}}\)
A.	200
B.	184
C.	1
D.	4
Answer» C. 1

Discussion

33.	The work input to the air compressor is minimum if compression law followed is
A.	Isentropic PVγ = C
B.	Isothermal PV = C
C.	PV1.2 = C
D.	PV1.35 = C
Answer» C. PV1.2 = C

Discussion

34.	Which of the following options convert and present the processed information in a format useful to the user?
A.	Control Unit
B.	Storage Unit
C.	Output Unit
D.	Input Unit
Answer» D. Input Unit

Discussion

35.	The condition under which the input impedance at port 1 for the above network will be equal to R0 is
A.	Za + Zb = Ro
B.	Za Zb = R02
C.	Za/Zb = 1
D.	Za/Zb = 1/2
Answer» C. Za/Zb = 1

Discussion

36.	'দীপ ও ধুপ' কাব্যগ্রন্থটির রচয়িতা হলেন
A.	কামিনী রায়
B.	দ্বিজেন্দ্রলাল রায়
C.	কুমুদরঞ্জন মল্লিক
D.	যতীন্দ্রমোহন বাগচী
Answer» B. দ্বিজেন্দ্রলাল রায়

Discussion

37.	The foul smell of rancid butter is due to ________.
A.	Butyric acid
B.	Palmitic acid
C.	Stearic acid
D.	Caproic acid
Answer» B. Palmitic acid

Discussion

38.	What is the profession of D?
A.	Judge
B.	Stenographer
C.	Doctor
D.	Cannot be determined
Answer» C. Doctor

Discussion

39.	The volume of a cube is 2197 cm3. What is its lateral surface area (in cm2)?
A.	845
B.	1014
C.	676
D.	576
Answer» D. 576

Discussion

40.	The dilatancy correction in Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is given by-
A.	N’ = 15 + (N – 15)
B.	N’ = \(15 + \frac{1}{2}\left( {N - 15} \right)\)
C.	N’ = \(15 + \frac{1}{2}\left( {N - 10} \right)\)
D.	N’ = 15 + (N – 10)
Answer» C. N’ = \(15 + \frac{1}{2}\left( {N - 10} \right)\)

Discussion

41.	The salinity in water
A.	does not affect evaporation
B.	reduces the evaporation
C.	increases the evaporation
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. increases the evaporation

Discussion

42.	What does the word ‘harness’ mean?
A.	Control and make use of something especially in a positive or constructive way.
B.	To avoid something deliberately.
C.	To keep away from it unknowingly.
D.	None of the above.
Answer» B. To avoid something deliberately.

Discussion

43.	When the surface area of the vibrating body increases, the intensity of the sound produced
A.	decreases
B.	increases
C.	remains same
D.	Cannot be determined
Answer» C. remains same

Discussion

44.	The steady-state error for a Type 0 system for unit-step input is 0.2. In a certain instance, this error possibility was removed by the insertion of a unity gain block. Thereafter, a unit ramp was applied. The nature of the block and new steady-state error in this changed configuration will, respectively, be
A.	integrator, 0.25
B.	differentiator, 0.25
C.	integrator, 0.20
D.	differentiator, 0.20
Answer» B. differentiator, 0.25

Discussion

45.	Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set.(15, 62, 120)
A.	(18, 74, 144)
B.	(9, 20, 86)
C.	(12, 28, 110)
D.	(6, 26,38)
Answer» B. (9, 20, 86)

Discussion

46.	The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent sentence.The aim ofP: services that we wantQ: production is toR: produce the goods and
A.	PQR
B.	QRP
C.	PRQ
D.	RPQ
Answer» C. PRQ

Discussion

47.	The two circles x2 + y2 = r2 and x2 + y2 – 10x + 16 = 0 intersect at two distinct points. Then which one of the following is correct?
A.	2 < r < 8
B.	r = 2 or r = 8
C.	r < 2
D.	r > 2
Answer» B. r = 2 or r = 8

Discussion

48.	Which of the following Small Finance Banks has launched a facility of opening an account through video KYC?
A.	ESAF Small Finance Bank
B.	Fincare Small Finance Bank
C.	Suryoday Small Finance Bank
D.	Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited
E.	Jana Lakshmi Small Finance Bank
Answer» E. Jana Lakshmi Small Finance Bank

Discussion

49.	The closed loop transfer function of a system is \(T\left( s \right) = \frac{{\left( {s + 8} \right)\left( {s + 6} \right)}}{{{s^5} - {s^4} + 4{s^3} - 4{s^2} + 3s - 2}}\). The function of poles in RHP and LHP are
A.	4, 1
B.	1, 4
C.	3, 2
D.	2, 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

50.	Recently, a delegation of 23 Members of Parliament from different European countries which is on a two-day visit to ________ met students, women, traders, fruit growers besides panchs & sarpanchs.
A.	Shimla
B.	Jaipur
C.	Ranchi
D.	Srinagar
E.	Kolkata
Answer» E. Kolkata

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

What does ATM stand for?

The evidence of History of Haryana is not found at

Which of the following Prime Minister has served a term of 13 days?

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.EXCEPTIONAL

Seasoning of timber is done to

Which of the following is appropriate as a simple field method for assessing consistency of concrete?

Which of the below emits nearly monochromatic light?

Recently, Shamsher Singh Surjewala passed away. He is related to which of the following fields?

The government has decided to add about sixty castes and communities to the list of other backward castes in thirteen States/Union territories. This decision has been taken on the basis of recommendation made by

When a number is divided by 14, the remainder is 9. If the square of the same number is divided by 14, then the remainder will be:

The speed of a wave in a medium is 600 m/s If 600 waves are passing through a point in the medium in 1 minute, the wavelength is:

The practice of growing more than one crop on a piece of land during a year is known as _________ cropping.

Which of the following statements about Exercise IBSAMAR is/are correct?It is a joint exercise of Navy of India, Brazil and Sri Lanka.The fifth edition of IBSAMAR was held in Goa.All previous editions of IBSAMAR were held outside India.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

What is the condition for maximum discharge through a circular channel section using Manning’s formula?

When a ray of light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium, it bends ________.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.AFFLUENT

What is the general term for covering all the various models of knowing e.g. Perceiving, remembering, ignoring, conceiving, reasoning:

What are the Committees that the Gram Panchayats have to formulate to improve the transparency and accountability in the administration and also participation of public in village development?

Read the statements and identify the logically correct conclusion from the given information.Statement:This scale is transparent.Conclusions:I. The scale is made up of glass.II. The scale is made up of plastic.

Which of the following is related to the learner's handwriting?

What is the value of:\(3\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{2} + \frac{9}{2} \div \frac{1}{2}\;of\;\frac{4}{3}\left( {1 + \frac{1}{3}} \right) + \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{3}\;?\)

The Kaveri river rises from:

Which of the following statements about energy is correct?

The ratio of volumes of two cylinders is a : b and the ratio of their heights is c : d. The ratio of their diameters will be

Suppose that in an organization every teacher is a scientist; every scientist who is not a teacher is an engineer. Therefore :

Rewrite the sentence in the active voice.A gift was given to me by my friend.

What is the dimension of pressure?

The bending stress in a T-beam section is maximum1. At top fibre2. At centroid fibre3. At bottom fibre

What would be the result of the following expression?\(\frac{{192 \times 192 \times 192 - 8 \times 8 \times 8}}{{192 \times 192 + 192 \times 8 + 8 \times 8}}\)

The work input to the air compressor is minimum if compression law followed is

Which of the following options convert and present the processed information in a format useful to the user?

The condition under which the input impedance at port 1 for the above network will be equal to R0 is

'দীপ ও ধুপ' কাব্যগ্রন্থটির রচয়িতা হলেন

The foul smell of rancid butter is due to ________.

What is the profession of D?

The volume of a cube is 2197 cm3. What is its lateral surface area (in cm2)?

The dilatancy correction in Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is given by-

The salinity in water

What does the word ‘harness’ mean?

When the surface area of the vibrating body increases, the intensity of the sound produced

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as the numbers of the following set.(15, 62, 120)

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent sentence.The aim ofP: services that we wantQ: production is toR: produce the goods and

The two circles x2 + y2 = r2 and x2 + y2 – 10x + 16 = 0 intersect at two distinct points. Then which one of the following is correct?

Which of the following Small Finance Banks has launched a facility of opening an account through video KYC?

The closed loop transfer function of a system is \(T\left( s \right) = \frac{{\left( {s + 8} \right)\left( {s + 6} \right)}}{{{s^5} - {s^4} + 4{s^3} - 4{s^2} + 3s - 2}}\). The function of poles in RHP and LHP are

Recently, a delegation of 23 Members of Parliament from different European countries which is on a two-day visit to ________ met students, women, traders, fruit growers besides panchs & sarpanchs.