58536 + Mcqs in General Awareness McqOptions

1.	Which of the following is the largest bauxite producing state in India?
A.	Rajasthan
B.	Jharkhand
C.	Odisha
D.	Gujarat
Answer» D. Gujarat

Discussion

2.	The capacitor start-capacitor run single phase induction motor is operationally a
A.	Single phase motor
B.	Two phase motor
C.	Three phase motor
D.	A.C. series motor
Answer» C. Three phase motor

Discussion

3.	The Core sector growth slowed to ________ in November 2018 due to a slowdown in the coal, cement, and electricity sectors.
A.	4%
B.	3.5%
C.	5%
D.	2.8%
E.	3.8%
Answer» C. 5%

Discussion

4.	Which of the following departments along with NITI Aayog aim to cut government stake in select Central Public Sector Enterprises to below 51%?
A.	DIPP
B.	DIT
C.	DIPAM
D.	DCPSE
E.	DDWS
Answer» D. DCPSE

Discussion

5.	The rate of change of displacement with time is called as _________.
A.	Force
B.	Acceleration
C.	Retardation
D.	Velocity
Answer» E.

Discussion

6.	The output of the logic gate in the figure is given as
A.	0
B.	1
C.	A
D.	A̅
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	When did Life Insurance Corporation come into existence ?
A.	1st September 1956
B.	1st January 1964
C.	1st January 1973
D.	5th September 1960
Answer» B. 1st January 1964

Discussion

8.	The perimeter of a rhombus is 20 cm and one of the diagonal is 8 cm. what is the area (in cm2) of the rhombus?
A.	12
B.	24
C.	48
D.	96
Answer» C. 48

Discussion

9.	The output Qn of a J-K flip-flop is zero. It changes to 1 when a clock pulse is applied. The input Jn and Kn are respectively (X represents don’t care condition):
A.	1 and X
B.	0 and X
C.	X and 0
D.	X and 1
Answer» B. 0 and X

Discussion

10.	Which of the following rulers is referred as 'Napolean of India'.?
A.	Chandragupta II
B.	Skandgupta
C.	Samudragupta
D.	Kumaragupta
Answer» D. Kumaragupta

Discussion

11.	The foremost barrier to oral communication is:
A.	Poor listening
B.	Humility
C.	Interestedness
D.	Concentration
Answer» B. Humility

Discussion

12.	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 paragraph.P: The real purpose underlying this maxim lies in its utility in the worldly sense. Q: He has within him a spirit which is ever exhorting him to cut down his needs and learn to be happy with what he has. R: Man is something much greater than an intelligent being using his intellect to make newer inventions from time to time. S: It tells us to be up and doing, not to be passive in our attitude to life.
A.	PRQS
B.	QPSR
C.	RQPS
D.	SRPQ
Answer» D. SRPQ

Discussion

13.	Strength of concrete show an increase with ______.
A.	Decrease in rate of loading
B.	Increase in rate of loading
C.	Unaffected by rate of loading
D.	Depends on application of load
Answer» C. Unaffected by rate of loading

Discussion

14.	The sum $1 + \frac{{{1^3} + {2^3}}}{{1 + 2}} + \frac{{{1^3} + {2^3} + {3^3}}}{{1 + 2 + 3}} + \ldots + \frac{{{1^3} + {2^3} + {3^3} + \ldots + {{15}^3}}}{{1 + 2 + 3 + \ldots + 15}} - \frac{1}{2}\left( {1 + 2 + 3 + \ldots + 15} \right)$ is equal to:
A.	620
B.	1240
C.	1860
D.	660
Answer» B. 1240

Discussion

15.	The percentage contribution of CO2 to green house effect is
A.	50
B.	30
C.	18
D.	10
Answer» B. 30

Discussion

16.	Which of the following has announced an investment of $150 million (approx Rs 1100 crore) to set up a Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad, Telangana?
A.	Groupe PSA
B.	Maserati
C.	Jeep
D.	Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
E.	Ford Motor Company
Answer» E. Ford Motor Company

Discussion

17.	What is the radius of the moon?
A.	1.74 x 105 m
B.	1.79 x 106 m
C.	1.74 x 106 m
D.	1.78 x 106 m
Answer» D. 1.78 x 106 m

Discussion

18.	What is the name of the book by Suhail Seth which was released in London in June 2016?
A.	Mantra for Success
B.	Dark Horse
C.	Wings of fire
D.	Messiah
Answer» B. Dark Horse

Discussion

19.	The kinematic indeterminacy of the plane truss shown in the figure is
A.	11
B.	8
C.	3
D.	0
Answer» B. 8

Discussion

20.	The structures inside a cell can be seen clearly with:
A.	Light microscope
B.	Compound microscope
C.	Hand lens
D.	Electron microscope
Answer» E.

Discussion

21.	Which is the odd one among the following?
A.	F
B.	N
C.	A
D.	W
Answer» D. W

Discussion

22.	Six kids are sitting in two rows facing north. Their names are Fuji, Ukain, Yam and Krish, Charlie. Mac. Fuji and Mac are sitting diagonally opposite. Ukain is in the top row and to the immediate right of Fuji. Krish is second to the left of Mac while Yam and Krish are not in the same row. Who is sitting diagonally opposite to Yam?
A.	Charlie
B.	Krish
C.	Ukain
D.	Mac
Answer» C. Ukain

Discussion

23.	The unit of magnetic susceptibility is
A.	Tesla
B.	H/m
C.	J/m
D.	Dimensionless
Answer» E.

Discussion

24.	The consecutive two discounts of 10% and 20% same as single discount of
A.	32%
B.	30%
C.	28%
D.	40%
Answer» D. 40%

Discussion

25.	The total number of students in the Chemistry department forms approximately what percent of the total number of students in the mathematics department?
A.	90%
B.	95%
C.	105%
D.	110%
Answer» E.

Discussion

26.	Where did Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda launch the APNA UREA - Sona Ugle brand of Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL) in January 2020?
A.	Pune
B.	New Delhi
C.	Hyderabad
D.	Kolkata
E.	Shimla
Answer» C. Hyderabad

Discussion

27.	The defect in image formation for the wandering of the focus on the principal axis of a lens is called ________.
A.	spherical aberration
B.	astigmatism
C.	chromatic aberration
D.	distortion
Answer» B. astigmatism

Discussion

28.	Which Indian actress is a part of the UN's global "Girl up" Campaign?
A.	Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
B.	Kareena Kapoor
C.	Priyanka Chopra
D.	Katrina Kaif
Answer» D. Katrina Kaif

Discussion

29.	Stanford-Binet Test’ measures
A.	personality
B.	reading efficiency
C.	intelligence
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

30.	Which of the following numbers is not a perfect square?
A.	30625
B.	38416
C.	34967
D.	40804
Answer» D. 40804

Discussion

31.	Which is the best and most effective method for the removal of organic contaminant present in the polluted water in very small quantity (< 200 mg/litre)?
A.	Biological oxidation pond
B.	Lagooning
C.	Activated carbon adsorption
D.	Chemical coagulation
Answer» D. Chemical coagulation

Discussion

32.	The hour hand of clock is 6 cm long. What is the area of the sector formed by this hand in 90 minutes?
A.	7.7 cm2
B.	7.14 cm2
C.	14.7 cm2
D.	14.14 cm2
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	Two plates with diameters 3.5 cm and 2.5 cm are kept one above the other. The larger plate is placed at the bottom. What is the total area of the larger plate in sq. cm that is visible?
A.	2 π
B.	π
C.	1.5 π
D.	2.5 π
Answer» D. 2.5 π

Discussion

34.	The swift movement of the falling water droplets along with the rising air create lightning and sound. It is this event that we call a ________.
A.	Thunderstorm
B.	Hail
C.	Twister
D.	Cloudburst
Answer» B. Hail

Discussion

35.	Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.INTENSIFY
A.	eliminate
B.	terminate
C.	strengthen
D.	destroy
Answer» D. destroy

Discussion

36.	Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Gall and wormwood
A.	Useless
B.	Hard to digest
C.	A problem
D.	Hateful
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	Which of the following are the primary causes of climate change?1. Excessive burning of fossil fuels2. Exploding numbers of automobiles driven by oil3. Increasing solar flares4. Heavy deforestationSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
A.	2 and 3 only
B.	1, 2 and 4 only
C.	1, 2, 3 and 4
D.	1 and 4 only
Answer» C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

38.	The driving-point impedance of the network shown in the figure has a zero at -4 and poles at -2 ± j5.If Z(0) = 1, the values of R, L, and C are respectively
A.	$\frac{1}{4},~1~and~\frac{4}{{29}}$
B.	$1,~\frac{1}{4}~and~\frac{4}{{29}}$
C.	$\frac{4}{{29}},\frac{1}{4}~and~1$
D.	$1,~2~and~\frac{2}{{29}}$
Answer» C. $\frac{4}{{29}},\frac{1}{4}~and~1$

Discussion

39.	What is the Moment of Inertia of a thin circular disc of mass 'M' and radius 'R' about an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through its centre?
A.	MR2/4
B.	MR2/3
C.	MR2/2
D.	MR2/6
Answer» D. MR2/6

Discussion

40.	The advantage of reheating of steam in a turbine is that:
A.	it increases the efficiency of the turbine
B.	it increases the work done through the turbine
C.	it reduces the wears on the blades
D.	all of the above advantages
Answer» E.

Discussion

41.	Where was the 24th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council comprising of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal held in February 2020?
A.	Patna
B.	Ranchi
C.	Bhubaneswar
D.	Kolkata
E.	Gaya
Answer» D. Kolkata

Discussion

42.	Which of the following satellites will be launched by ISRO on 24 January 2019?1.Kalamsat2.Microsat-R3.Jaihind-1S
A.	Only 2
B.	Only 1 and 2
C.	Only 1 and 3
D.	Only 2 and 3
E.	All are correct
Answer» C. Only 1 and 3

Discussion

43.	Two towers face each other separated by a distance of 25 meters. As seen from the top of the first tower, the angle of depression of the second tower’s base is 60° and that of the top is 30°. The height (in meters) of the second tower is
A.	$\dfrac{50}{\sqrt{3}}$
B.	$\dfrac{25}{\sqrt{3}}$
C.	50
D.	$25\sqrt{3}$
Answer» B. $\dfrac{25}{\sqrt{3}}$

Discussion

44.	Which historian is famous for his research on Mughal History?
A.	Summit Sarkar
B.	Jadunath Sarkar
C.	Sushobhan Chandra Sarkar
D.	S. Gopal
Answer» C. Sushobhan Chandra Sarkar

Discussion

45.	The overall efficiency of the steam power plant is defined as:
A.	$\frac{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;mechanical\;output}}{{heat\;of\;combustion\;of\;coal}}$
B.	$\frac{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;electrical\;output}}{{heat\;of\;combustion\;of\;coal}}$
C.	$\frac{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;electrical\;output}}{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;mechanical\;output}}$
D.	$\frac{{electrical\;output}}{{heat\;of\;combustion\;of\;coal}}$
Answer» C. $\frac{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;electrical\;output}}{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;mechanical\;output}}$

Discussion

46.	Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. Our new office will become operational from a weeks time.
A.	by the week's time
B.	in a week's time
C.	No improvement
D.	for a week
Answer» C. No improvement

Discussion

47.	What is India's ranking in the Global Economic Freedom index 2019?
A.	62nd
B.	79th
C.	55th
D.	83rd
Answer» C. 55th

Discussion

48.	When K is the thermal conductivity, ρ is the density and cp is the specific heat of a substance, then thermal diffusivity is given by
A.	$\frac{k}{{\rho {c_p}}}$
B.	$\frac{{k \cdot {c_p}}}{\rho }$
C.	$\frac{{\rho {c_p}}}{k}$
D.	$\frac{{k \rho }}{{{c_p}}}$
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. $\frac{{k \cdot {c_p}}}{\rho }$

Discussion

49.	The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a coronavirus diagnostic test that can be conducted entirely at the point-of-care and can deliver results in ________ minutes.
A.	335
B.	40
C.	45
D.	50
E.	55
Answer» D. 50

Discussion

50.	From the following list, identify the indicates of commitment areas of teachers and learners. Select from the code to give your answer.1) 'Do it well' approach2) Developing contact with community3) Enhancing performance in the classroom including teaching-learning processes4) Concern for the all-round development and readiness to help5) Acquiring curricular and content competency6) Respecting impartiality, objectivity and intellectual honesty
A.	1, 2 and 3
B.	2, 3 and 4
C.	1, 4 and 6
D.	4, 5 and 6
Answer» D. 4, 5 and 6

Discussion

14.	The sum \(1 + \frac{{{1^3} + {2^3}}}{{1 + 2}} + \frac{{{1^3} + {2^3} + {3^3}}}{{1 + 2 + 3}} + \ldots + \frac{{{1^3} + {2^3} + {3^3} + \ldots + {{15}^3}}}{{1 + 2 + 3 + \ldots + 15}} - \frac{1}{2}\left( {1 + 2 + 3 + \ldots + 15} \right)\) is equal to:
A.	620
B.	1240
C.	1860
D.	660
Answer» B. 1240

38.	The driving-point impedance of the network shown in the figure has a zero at -4 and poles at -2 ± j5.If Z(0) = 1, the values of R, L, and C are respectively
A.	\(\frac{1}{4},~1~and~\frac{4}{{29}}\)
B.	\(1,~\frac{1}{4}~and~\frac{4}{{29}}\)
C.	\(\frac{4}{{29}},\frac{1}{4}~and~1\)
D.	\(1,~2~and~\frac{2}{{29}}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{4}{{29}},\frac{1}{4}~and~1\)

43.	Two towers face each other separated by a distance of 25 meters. As seen from the top of the first tower, the angle of depression of the second tower’s base is 60° and that of the top is 30°. The height (in meters) of the second tower is
A.	\(\dfrac{50}{\sqrt{3}}\)
B.	\(\dfrac{25}{\sqrt{3}}\)
C.	50
D.	\(25\sqrt{3}\)
Answer» B. \(\dfrac{25}{\sqrt{3}}\)

45.	The overall efficiency of the steam power plant is defined as:
A.	\(\frac{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;mechanical\;output}}{{heat\;of\;combustion\;of\;coal}}\)
B.	\(\frac{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;electrical\;output}}{{heat\;of\;combustion\;of\;coal}}\)
C.	\(\frac{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;electrical\;output}}{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;mechanical\;output}}\)
D.	\(\frac{{electrical\;output}}{{heat\;of\;combustion\;of\;coal}}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;electrical\;output}}{{heat\;equivalent\;of\;mechanical\;output}}\)

48.	When K is the thermal conductivity, ρ is the density and cp is the specific heat of a substance, then thermal diffusivity is given by
A.	\(\frac{k}{{\rho {c_p}}}\)
B.	\(\frac{{k \cdot {c_p}}}{\rho }\)
C.	\(\frac{{\rho {c_p}}}{k}\)
D.	\(\frac{{k \rho }}{{{c_p}}}\)
E.	None of the above
Answer» B. \(\frac{{k \cdot {c_p}}}{\rho }\)

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Which of the following is the largest bauxite producing state in India?

The capacitor start-capacitor run single phase induction motor is operationally a

The Core sector growth slowed to ________ in November 2018 due to a slowdown in the coal, cement, and electricity sectors.

Which of the following departments along with NITI Aayog aim to cut government stake in select Central Public Sector Enterprises to below 51%?

The rate of change of displacement with time is called as _________.

The output of the logic gate in the figure is given as

When did Life Insurance Corporation come into existence ?

The perimeter of a rhombus is 20 cm and one of the diagonal is 8 cm. what is the area (in cm2) of the rhombus?

The output Qn of a J-K flip-flop is zero. It changes to 1 when a clock pulse is applied. The input Jn and Kn are respectively (X represents don’t care condition):

Which of the following rulers is referred as 'Napolean of India'.?

The foremost barrier to oral communication is:

Strength of concrete show an increase with ______.

The sum \(1 + \frac{{{1^3} + {2^3}}}{{1 + 2}} + \frac{{{1^3} + {2^3} + {3^3}}}{{1 + 2 + 3}} + \ldots + \frac{{{1^3} + {2^3} + {3^3} + \ldots + {{15}^3}}}{{1 + 2 + 3 + \ldots + 15}} - \frac{1}{2}\left( {1 + 2 + 3 + \ldots + 15} \right)\) is equal to:

The percentage contribution of CO2 to green house effect is

Which of the following has announced an investment of $150 million (approx Rs 1100 crore) to set up a Global Digital Hub in Hyderabad, Telangana?

What is the radius of the moon?

What is the name of the book by Suhail Seth which was released in London in June 2016?

The kinematic indeterminacy of the plane truss shown in the figure is

The structures inside a cell can be seen clearly with:

Which is the odd one among the following?

The unit of magnetic susceptibility is

The consecutive two discounts of 10% and 20% same as single discount of

The total number of students in the Chemistry department forms approximately what percent of the total number of students in the mathematics department?

Where did Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda launch the APNA UREA - Sona Ugle brand of Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL) in January 2020?

The defect in image formation for the wandering of the focus on the principal axis of a lens is called ________.

Which Indian actress is a part of the UN's global "Girl up" Campaign?

Stanford-Binet Test’ measures

Which of the following numbers is not a perfect square?

Which is the best and most effective method for the removal of organic contaminant present in the polluted water in very small quantity (< 200 mg/litre)?

The hour hand of clock is 6 cm long. What is the area of the sector formed by this hand in 90 minutes?

Two plates with diameters 3.5 cm and 2.5 cm are kept one above the other. The larger plate is placed at the bottom. What is the total area of the larger plate in sq. cm that is visible?

The swift movement of the falling water droplets along with the rising air create lightning and sound. It is this event that we call a ________.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.INTENSIFY

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Gall and wormwood

Which of the following are the primary causes of climate change?1. Excessive burning of fossil fuels2. Exploding numbers of automobiles driven by oil3. Increasing solar flares4. Heavy deforestationSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

The driving-point impedance of the network shown in the figure has a zero at -4 and poles at -2 ± j5.If Z(0) = 1, the values of R, L, and C are respectively

What is the Moment of Inertia of a thin circular disc of mass 'M' and radius 'R' about an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through its centre?

The advantage of reheating of steam in a turbine is that:

Where was the 24th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council comprising of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal held in February 2020?

Which of the following satellites will be launched by ISRO on 24 January 2019?1.Kalamsat2.Microsat-R3.Jaihind-1S

Two towers face each other separated by a distance of 25 meters. As seen from the top of the first tower, the angle of depression of the second tower’s base is 60° and that of the top is 30°. The height (in meters) of the second tower is

Which historian is famous for his research on Mughal History?

The overall efficiency of the steam power plant is defined as:

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select No improvement. Our new office will become operational from a weeks time.

What is India's ranking in the Global Economic Freedom index 2019?

When K is the thermal conductivity, ρ is the density and cp is the specific heat of a substance, then thermal diffusivity is given by

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a coronavirus diagnostic test that can be conducted entirely at the point-of-care and can deliver results in ________ minutes.