63850 + Mcqs in General Awareness McqOptions

1.	Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required.As the tree comes crashing down, monkeys woke from its sleep and run from branch to branch.
A.	wakes from it sleep
B.	woke in their sleep
C.	No substitution required
D.	wake from their sleep
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	The compound interest on a certain sum of money at 21% for 2 years is Rs. 11,602.5. Its simple interest (in Rs.) at the same rate and for the same period is:
A.	10,500
B.	10,750
C.	16,000
D.	12,500
Answer» B. 10,750

Discussion

3.	Universal Gas Constant, R, is a property of
A.	Ideal Gases
B.	Halogen Gases
C.	Inert Gases
D.	All Gases
Answer» B. Halogen Gases

Discussion

4.	Tarapur Atomic Power Station is located in Tarapur, in _________.
A.	Jharkhand
B.	Maharashtra
C.	Chhattisgarh
D.	Odisha
Answer» C. Chhattisgarh

Discussion

5.	The function \(f\left( x \right) = \frac{{tanx}}{x}\) at x = 0 has
A.	a discontinuity
B.	a maximum
C.	a minimum
D.	a point of inflection
Answer» E.

Discussion

6.	Statement I): Though closely related, job evaluation and performance appraisal are not the same.Statement II): The purpose of job evaluation is to fix the remuneration and other relevant benefits.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following codes is correct?
A.	Both the Statement I) and II) are correct
B.	Both the Statement I) and II) are incorrect
C.	Statement I) is correct, while Statement II) is incorrect
D.	Statement I) is incorrect, while Statement II) is correct
Answer» B. Both the Statement I) and II) are incorrect

Discussion

7.	The Government of India Act, 1919 was based upon:
A.	Morley-Minto Reform
B.	Montagu-Chelmsford Report
C.	Ramsay MacDonald Award
D.	Nehru Report
Answer» C. Ramsay MacDonald Award

Discussion

8.	Under ideal conditions, isothermal, isobaric, isochoric and adiabatic processes are ________.
A.	Static processes
B.	Dynamic processes
C.	Quasi - static processes
D.	Stable processes
Answer» D. Stable processes

Discussion

9.	Which of the following gives the correct order (from deepest level to surface level) of the three levels of organizational culture?
A.	Values, Artifacts and Assumptions
B.	Artifacts, Values and Assumptions
C.	Assumptions, Values and Artifacts
D.	Values, Assumptions and Artifacts
Answer» D. Values, Assumptions and Artifacts

Discussion

10.	Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Have you ______ for a job in this company?
A.	supplied
B.	appointed
C.	applied
D.	approved
Answer» D. approved

Discussion

11.	The Alipore Bombay Case Trial refers to which of the following
A.	Throwing a bomb in central Assembly
B.	Delivering of infuriating speeches against British
C.	Killing of a police head constable
D.	attempt to murder district judge of Muzaffarpur
Answer» E.

Discussion

12.	Which of the following is probably the most widely used for the river training works?
A.	Spurs
B.	Check dams
C.	Aqueduct
D.	Apron
Answer» B. Check dams

Discussion

13.	Reshmi and Swathi were playing chess sitting in a standard chess seating arrangement. If Reshmi was facing east direction then her opponent Swathi was facing towards which direction?
A.	East
B.	South
C.	West
D.	North
Answer» D. North

Discussion

14.	Which of the following is NOT a part of the brain?
A.	Medulla
B.	Pons
C.	Thalamus
D.	Pinna
Answer» E.

Discussion

15.	The introduction of open and distance education in complementation with MOOC in India, gives a leeway to
A.	Ensuring educational excellence to all
B.	Addressing diverse social needs of the rural folks
C.	Social stratification of the educational institutions
D.	Equality of educational opportunity specially to the disadvantaged groups
Answer» E.

Discussion

16.	Read the following statements carefully:1.Ministry of HRD announced a new PPP Scheme, National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) for using technology for better learning outcomes in Higher Education.2.The objective is to use Artificial Intelligence to make learning more personalised and customised as per the requirements of the learner. 3.MHRD proposed to launch and operationalise NEAT in March 2020.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 of the above
Answer» C. Only 1 and 3

Discussion

17.	The value of \((\frac{7}{8}\div5\frac{1}{4}\times7\frac{1}{5}-\frac{3}{20} of \frac{2}{3}) \div \frac{1}{2}+ (\frac{3}{5} \times 7\frac{1}{2} + \frac{2}{3}\div\frac{8}{15})\) is equal to 7 + k, where k =
A.	\(\frac{3}{5}\)
B.	\(\frac{1}{5}\)
C.	\(\frac{1}{20}\)
D.	\(\frac{19}{20}\)
Answer» E.

Discussion

18.	What is the average number of articles sold to shopkeeper P by the sellers A, B, C and D together?
A.	42
B.	43
C.	41
D.	44
Answer» D. 44

Discussion

19.	There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?1. Reducing revenue expenditure2. Introducing new welfare schemes3. Rationalizing subsidies4. Reducing import dutySelect the correct answer using the code given below.
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

20.	What is the synonym of the word Skimp
A.	Thrifty
B.	Lavish
C.	Palatial
D.	Squander
E.	Splurge
Answer» B. Lavish

Discussion

21.	Statement (I): If the soil moisture is only slightly more than the wilting coefficient, the plant must expend extra energy to obtain the water, and hence the plant will not grow healthy.Statement (II): Excessive water supply retards plant growth.
A.	Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B.	Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C.	Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
D.	Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
Answer» C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false

Discussion

22.	Which of the following state of the matter have two specific heats?
A.	solid
B.	gas
C.	liquid
D.	None of these
Answer» C. liquid

Discussion

23.	Suresh bought two books for Rs. 1,200. He sold one at a profit of 20% and the other at a loss of 16%. If the selling prices of both the books are the same, then find the approximate cost price of each book.
A.	Rs. 550 and Rs. 650
B.	Rs. 500 and Rs. 700
C.	Rs. 600 and Rs. 600
D.	Rs. 400 and Rs. 800
Answer» C. Rs. 600 and Rs. 600

Discussion

24.	When does the United Nations (UN) celebrate the International Day of Human Space Flight?
A.	9 April
B.	10 April
C.	11 April
D.	12 April
E.	13 April
Answer» E. 13 April

Discussion

25.	When 200 is divided by a positive integer x, the remainder is 8. How many values of x are there?
A.	6
B.	8
C.	7
D.	5
Answer» C. 7

Discussion

26.	Which of the following organizations connects subscriber’s computer using a modem to the internet?
A.	Google
B.	WWW
C.	Internet service provider
D.	IETF
Answer» D. IETF

Discussion

27.	The gas turbine blades are subjected to:
A.	High centrifugal stress and thermal stress
B.	Tensile stress and compressive stress
C.	High creep and compressive stress
D.	Compressive stress and thermal stress
Answer» B. Tensile stress and compressive stress

Discussion

28.	Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?115, ?, 134, 145, 157, 170
A.	127
B.	124
C.	125
D.	122
Answer» C. 125

Discussion

29.	Specify the range of char type data
A.	-127 to 128
B.	-128 to 127
C.	128 to 127
D.	-128 to 128
Answer» C. 128 to 127

Discussion

30.	The unit normal vector to the surface X2 + Y2 + Z2 - 48 = 0 at the point (4, 4, 4) is
A.	\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\)
B.	\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)
C.	\(\frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{2}{\sqrt{2}}\)
D.	\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\)
Answer» E.

Discussion

31.	The ages (in years) of 6 students in a class are given as: 13, 14, 18, 16, 19, 12 Their median will be
A.	14
B.	15
C.	16
D.	17
Answer» C. 16

Discussion

32.	Six friends B, D, F, H, J and L are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). B is to the immediate right of L. D is second to the left of J. F is second to the left of H. L is second to the right of H.Who is sitting third to the left of F?
A.	B
B.	L
C.	D
D.	J
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	Volkswagen announced the expansion of its corporate business centre (CBC) programme in India with the addition of ________ more such outlets across its sales network over the next three months.
A.	5
B.	8
C.	10
D.	12
E.	15
Answer» D. 12

Discussion

34.	The word which is not a synonym of 'Foe' is:
A.	Enemy
B.	Opponent
C.	Friend
D.	Adversary
Answer» D. Adversary

Discussion

35.	Which logic gate will produce the following output?InputOutputABY000010100111
A.	OR
B.	AND
C.	NAND
D.	NOR
Answer» C. NAND

Discussion

36.	What is the chemical name of quick lime?
A.	Calcium carbonate
B.	Hydrogen sulphide
C.	Calcium oxide
D.	Sodium carbonate
Answer» D. Sodium carbonate

Discussion

37.	Which of the following is not a property of an Ideal fluid.
A.	It is incompressible
B.	It has Viscosity
C.	It has no viscosity
D.	Flow is Irrotational
Answer» C. It has no viscosity

Discussion

38.	Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Execution2. Planning3. Thinking4. Feedback5. Idea
A.	3, 2, 5, 1, 4
B.	3, 5, 2, 1, 4
C.	2, 3, 4, 5, 1
D.	4, 5, 2, 1, 3
Answer» C. 2, 3, 4, 5, 1

Discussion

39.	The colourful part of the Sunflower or Marigold plant is
A.	Flower
B.	Inflorescence
C.	Fruit
D.	Seed
Answer» C. Fruit

Discussion

40.	When was the Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata established?
A.	1875
B.	1864
C.	1854
D.	1885
Answer» C. 1854

Discussion

41.	The increasing order of adsorption power of adsorbents is given by
A.	alumina > silica gel > magnesia > calcium carbonate
B.	calcium carbonate < magnesia < silica gel < alumina
C.	magnesia > calcium carbonate > alumina > silica gel
D.	silica gel > magnesia > calcium carbonate > alumina
Answer» C. magnesia > calcium carbonate > alumina > silica gel

Discussion

42.	The dual of a Boolean function F(x1, x2, … , xn, +, ∙ , ′), written as FD, is the same expression as that of F with + and ⋅ swapped. F is said to be self-dual if F = FD. The number of self-dual functions with n Boolean variables is
A.	2n
B.	2n-1
C.	\({2^{{2^n}}}\)
D.	\({2^{{2^{n - 1}}}}\)
Answer» E.

Discussion

43.	What is/are the advantage/ advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme?1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities.2. It provides the farmer's access to the nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2

Discussion

44.	Read the following statements carefully:1.A new species of bone-eating worm has been discovered by scientists during a study.2.The worm, which has yet to be named, is the first of its kind found in the Gulf of Mexico.3.The species was discovered when it crawled on the corpse of an alligator on the ocean floor -- and completely consumed its soft tissue within 51 days.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» F.

Discussion

45.	Two vessels A and B contain spirit and water in the ratio 2 : 7 and 5: 4 respectively. Their contents are mixed in the ratio of 1 : 2. What is the ratio of spirit and water in the new mixture?
A.	7 : 4
B.	7 : 5
C.	2 : 5
D.	4 : 5
Answer» E.

Discussion

46.	What is the rank of IIM Calcutta in the 'Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings 2019'?
A.	15
B.	17
C.	19
D.	21
E.	23
Answer» C. 19

Discussion

47.	Which of the following numbers is divisible by 2, 5 and 10?
A.	720345
B.	149
C.	125372
D.	19400
Answer» E.

Discussion

48.	The average price of 80 mobile phones is Rs. 30,000. If the highest and lowest price mobile phones are sold out then the average price of remaining 78 mobile phones is Rs. 29,500. The cost of the highest mobile is Rs. 80,000. The cost of lowest price mobile is?
A.	Rs. 18000
B.	Rs. 15000
C.	Rs. 19000
D.	Can’t be determined
Answer» D. Can’t be determined

Discussion

49.	The US President in 2017 has signed an executive order for US withdrawal from a trade organization of the Pacific region. Identify the organization from among the following:
A.	Asia-pacific Economic cooperation (APEC)
B.	Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
C.	Free-Trade Agreement of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP)
D.	Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Answer» C. Free-Trade Agreement of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP)

Discussion

50.	Which Indian Badminton player has been named the Member of the IOC Athlete's Commission?
A.	Srikanth Kidambi
B.	Prakash Padukone
C.	P V Sindhu
D.	Saina Nehwal
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No substitution required.As the tree comes crashing down, monkeys woke from its sleep and run from branch to branch.

The compound interest on a certain sum of money at 21% for 2 years is Rs. 11,602.5. Its simple interest (in Rs.) at the same rate and for the same period is:

Universal Gas Constant, R, is a property of

Tarapur Atomic Power Station is located in Tarapur, in _________.

The function \(f\left( x \right) = \frac{{tanx}}{x}\) at x = 0 has

Statement I): Though closely related, job evaluation and performance appraisal are not the same.Statement II): The purpose of job evaluation is to fix the remuneration and other relevant benefits.In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following codes is correct?

The Government of India Act, 1919 was based upon:

Under ideal conditions, isothermal, isobaric, isochoric and adiabatic processes are ________.

Which of the following gives the correct order (from deepest level to surface level) of the three levels of organizational culture?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Have you ______ for a job in this company?

The Alipore Bombay Case Trial refers to which of the following

Which of the following is probably the most widely used for the river training works?

Reshmi and Swathi were playing chess sitting in a standard chess seating arrangement. If Reshmi was facing east direction then her opponent Swathi was facing towards which direction?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the brain?

The introduction of open and distance education in complementation with MOOC in India, gives a leeway to

The value of \((\frac{7}{8}\div5\frac{1}{4}\times7\frac{1}{5}-\frac{3}{20} of \frac{2}{3}) \div \frac{1}{2}+ (\frac{3}{5} \times 7\frac{1}{2} + \frac{2}{3}\div\frac{8}{15})\) is equal to 7 + k, where k =

What is the average number of articles sold to shopkeeper P by the sellers A, B, C and D together?

What is the synonym of the word Skimp

Statement (I): If the soil moisture is only slightly more than the wilting coefficient, the plant must expend extra energy to obtain the water, and hence the plant will not grow healthy.Statement (II): Excessive water supply retards plant growth.

Which of the following state of the matter have two specific heats?

Suresh bought two books for Rs. 1,200. He sold one at a profit of 20% and the other at a loss of 16%. If the selling prices of both the books are the same, then find the approximate cost price of each book.

When does the United Nations (UN) celebrate the International Day of Human Space Flight?

When 200 is divided by a positive integer x, the remainder is 8. How many values of x are there?

Which of the following organizations connects subscriber’s computer using a modem to the internet?

The gas turbine blades are subjected to:

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?115, ?, 134, 145, 157, 170

Specify the range of char type data

The unit normal vector to the surface X2 + Y2 + Z2 - 48 = 0 at the point (4, 4, 4) is

The ages (in years) of 6 students in a class are given as: 13, 14, 18, 16, 19, 12 Their median will be

Six friends B, D, F, H, J and L are sitting around a circular table facing towards the centre (not necessarily in the same order). B is to the immediate right of L. D is second to the left of J. F is second to the left of H. L is second to the right of H.Who is sitting third to the left of F?

Volkswagen announced the expansion of its corporate business centre (CBC) programme in India with the addition of ________ more such outlets across its sales network over the next three months.

The word which is not a synonym of 'Foe' is:

Which logic gate will produce the following output?InputOutputABY000010100111

What is the chemical name of quick lime?

Which of the following is not a property of an Ideal fluid.

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1. Execution2. Planning3. Thinking4. Feedback5. Idea

The colourful part of the Sunflower or Marigold plant is

When was the Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata established?

The increasing order of adsorption power of adsorbents is given by

The dual of a Boolean function F(x1, x2, … , xn, +, ∙ , ′), written as FD, is the same expression as that of F with + and ⋅ swapped. F is said to be self-dual if F = FD. The number of self-dual functions with n Boolean variables is

Two vessels A and B contain spirit and water in the ratio 2 : 7 and 5: 4 respectively. Their contents are mixed in the ratio of 1 : 2. What is the ratio of spirit and water in the new mixture?

What is the rank of IIM Calcutta in the 'Financial Times Masters in Management Rankings 2019'?

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 2, 5 and 10?

The average price of 80 mobile phones is Rs. 30,000. If the highest and lowest price mobile phones are sold out then the average price of remaining 78 mobile phones is Rs. 29,500. The cost of the highest mobile is Rs. 80,000. The cost of lowest price mobile is?

The US President in 2017 has signed an executive order for US withdrawal from a trade organization of the Pacific region. Identify the organization from among the following:

Which Indian Badminton player has been named the Member of the IOC Athlete's Commission?