63850 + Mcqs in General Awareness McqOptions

1.	Read the following statements carefully:1.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the creation of Indi’s first exchange traded Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund (ETF).2.It is a move aimed at deepening the corporate bond market and reducing the cost of borrowing in India. 3.Bharat Bond ETF is expected to create an additional source of funding for Central Public Sector Undertakings, Central Public Sector Enterprises, etc.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

2.	Two lenses of power -15 D and +5 D are placed in contact with each other. The focal length of the combination is:
A.	-10 cm
B.	+10 cm
C.	-20 cm
D.	+20 cm
Answer» B. +10 cm

Discussion

3.	What is the median of the given data?41, 43, 46, 50, 85, 61, 76, 55, 68, 95
A.	61
B.	57
C.	58
D.	55
Answer» D. 55

Discussion

4.	The rivers of North-West Europe are good examples of
A.	parallel pattern of drainage
B.	radial pattern of drainage
C.	barbed pattern of drainage.
D.	trellis pattern of drainage
Answer» D. trellis pattern of drainage

Discussion

5.	When was the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) established as a non-statutory body?
A.	1970
B.	1988
C.	1890
D.	1980
Answer» C. 1890

Discussion

6.	Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households?1. Regional Rural Banks2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development3. Land Development BanksSelect the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	2 only
C.	1 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3

Discussion

7.	Steel pipes are manufactured by
A.	Argon arc welding
B.	Thermit welding
C.	Resistance welding
D.	Arc welding
Answer» D. Arc welding

Discussion

8.	The frequency at which the Nyquist plot of a unity feedback system with the open loop transfer function \(G(s) = \frac {25s}{\sqrt {(s+1)}(s+1)^4}\) crosses the negative real axis is
A.	1 rad / s
B.	√2 rad / s
C.	√3 rad / s
D.	5 rad / s
Answer» D. 5 rad / s

Discussion

9.	The United States has suspended all engagement with which country under a 2013 trade and investment agreement until the return of a democratically elected government?
A.	Bhutan
B.	Laos
C.	Cambodia
D.	Myanmar
E.	Thailand
Answer» E. Thailand

Discussion

10.	The alternating current cannot be used for
A.	Heating
B.	Lighting
C.	Generate mechanical energy
D.	Electroplating
Answer» E.

Discussion

11.	The cross-section of two solid bars made of the same material is shown in the figure. The square cross-section has flexural (bending) rigidity EI1, while the circular cross-section has flexural rigidity EI2. Both sections have the same cross-sectional area. The ratio I1/I2 is
A.	1/π
B.	2/π
C.	π/3
D.	π/6
Answer» D. π/6

Discussion

12.	The following question has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).Those of us who have a family history of heart disease (a) should make a yearly appointment (b) with their doctors. (c) No error. (d)
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

13.	Which country is the second-largest producer of sugarcane in the world?
A.	China
B.	Pakistan
C.	India
D.	Brazil
Answer» D. Brazil

Discussion

14.	Where was the fifth edition of International Army Scout Masters Competition kicked off in August 2019?
A.	Jaisalmer
B.	Kochi
C.	Hyderabad
D.	Ladakh
E.	Ranchi
Answer» B. Kochi

Discussion

15.	Which of the following has signed definitive agreements with the Vini Cosmetics group to acquire a controlling stake in the company?
A.	The Blackstone Group
B.	TPG Capital
C.	KKR
D.	CVC Capital Partners
E.	Bain Capital
Answer» D. CVC Capital Partners

Discussion

16.	The value of \(\dfrac{\cos^2 60^\circ + 4 \sec^2 30^\circ - \tan^2 45^\circ}{\sin^2 30^\circ + \cos^2 30^\circ}\)
A.	\(\dfrac{64}{\sqrt{3}}\)
B.	\(\dfrac{55}{12}\)
C.	\(\dfrac{67}{12}\)
D.	\(\dfrac{67}{10}\)
Answer» C. \(\dfrac{67}{12}\)

Discussion

17.	The integrating factor of the differential equation(ylog y) dx + (x - logy)dy = 0 is
A.	1/y
B.	1/x
C.	-1/y
D.	-1/x
Answer» B. 1/x

Discussion

18.	The transpose of the Co-factor Matrix is called
A.	Adjoint matrix
B.	Skew symmetric matrix
C.	Co-factor matrix
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Skew symmetric matrix

Discussion

19.	The life of the cylinder block is increased by using_______
A.	Phosphate coating
B.	Heat Treatment
C.	Chromium coating
D.	Liner
Answer» E.

Discussion

20.	Viruses are placed as marginal between living and non-living things because they are________.
A.	able to multiply on their own
B.	like crystals inside the body of the host
C.	living only inside the body of the host
D.	primitive organisms
Answer» D. primitive organisms

Discussion

21.	What is the cause of the Cushing disease?
A.	Viral infection
B.	Elevated levels of a hormone
C.	Bacterial infection
D.	Fungal infection
Answer» C. Bacterial infection

Discussion

22.	'সম্বাদ প্রভাকর' পত্রিকার সম্পাদক ছিলেন
A.	রামমোহন রায়
B.	ঈশ্বর গুপ্ত
C.	বঙ্কিমচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়
D.	এঁদের কেউই নন
Answer» C. বঙ্কিমচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়

Discussion

23.	Step response of the system is defined as1. The output due to a unit step input signal2. The running sum of the impulse response3. The running integral of the impulse response for a continuous-time system
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.

Discussion

24.	Which of the following features of the Permanent Settlements of 1793 is/are correct?1. The Permanent Settlements vested land ownership rights in the peasants2. The Permanent Settlement vested land ownership rights in the Zamindars3. The Zamindars had to pay a fixed amount of rent by a particular date4. The Zamindars benefited hugely from the Permanent Settlement while the peasants sufferedSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
A.	1 only
B.	2 and 3 only
C.	4 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 4 only

Discussion

25.	The radiocarbon dating is applied in which of the following?
A.	Epigraphy
B.	Archaeology
C.	Manuscripts
D.	Archival materials
Answer» C. Manuscripts

Discussion

26.	Which of the following groups take/s part in the election of the President of India?A. All elected Members of ParliamentB. Elected Members of State Legislative AssembliesC. Elected Members of State Legislative CouncilsSelect the code for the correct answer from the options given below:
A.	A and C only
B.	A and B only
C.	A only
D.	C only
Answer» C. A only

Discussion

27.	The diagonals of a rectangle ABCD meet at O. If ∠BOC = 44° then ∠OAD = _____.
A.	64°
B.	58°
C.	68°
D.	78°
Answer» D. 78°

Discussion

28.	Which of the following Hollywood Actor/Actress has recently bagged first ever 'genderless award'?
A.	Hugh Jackman
B.	Emma Watson
C.	Tom Cruise
D.	Brad Pitt
Answer» C. Tom Cruise

Discussion

29.	The ten digit number 2x600000y8 is exactly divisible by 24. If X ≠ 0 and y ≠ 0, then the least value of (x + y) is equal to:
A.	9
B.	2
C.	5
D.	8
Answer» D. 8

Discussion

30.	Two plates of Fe410 grade and thicknesses 14 mm and 12 mm are to be shop welded by a single V-groove weld joint. The joint is subjected to a factored tensile of 350 kN. Assuming effective length of 150 mm, the strength of the weld is
A.	350 kN
B.	410 kN
C.	225 kN
D.	250 kN
E.	125 kN
Answer» D. 250 kN

Discussion

31.	The isotopes of hydrogen are:
A.	Tritium and protium only
B.	Deuterium and tritium only
C.	Protium and deuterium only
D.	Protium, deuterium and tritium
Answer» E.

Discussion

32.	The percentage of nitrogen gas in the air is
A.	78
B.	21.5
C.	40
D.	3
Answer» B. 21.5

Discussion

33.	Which of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?
A.	Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops
B.	Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field
C.	Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

34.	Which of the following is/are true with reference to ‘view’ in DBMS?(a) A ‘view’ is a special stored procedure executed when certain event occurs.(b) A ‘view’ is a virtual table, which occurs after executing a pre-compiled query.
A.	Only (a) is true
B.	Only (b) is true
C.	Both (a) and (b) are true
D.	Neither (a) nor (b) are true
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) are true

Discussion

35.	Reynolds number for non - circular cross-section is:[V = mean velocity, ν = kinematic viscosity, P = ratio of cross-sectional area to the wetted perimeter]A) \(V.\frac{{4P}}{v}\)B) \(\frac{{V.P}}{v}\)C) \(\frac{{V.2P}}{{4v}}\)D) \(\frac{{V.P}}{{4v}}\)
A.	Only A
B.	Only B
C.	Only C
D.	Only D
Answer» B. Only B

Discussion

36.	The average population of city B for all the given years is what percent less than the total population of city A for 2014, 2016 and 2018?
A.	57
B.	62
C.	48
D.	54
Answer» C. 48

Discussion

37.	The product of two numbers is 45360; if the HCF of the numbers is 36, then their LCM is:
A.	252
B.	630
C.	126
D.	1260
Answer» E.

Discussion

38.	Simplify : 1.2̅ – 0.12̅
A.	1
B.	9/10
C.	11/90
D.	11/10
Answer» E.

Discussion

39.	Under voltage relays are generally used for
A.	busbar protection
B.	feeder protection
C.	transformer protection
D.	motor protection
Answer» E.

Discussion

40.	Thyristor is a ______ layered device.
A.	1
B.	4
C.	3
D.	2
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

41.	The circuit shown in the figure represents a
A.	voltage-controlled voltage source
B.	voltage-controlled current source
C.	current-controlled current source
D.	current controlled voltage source
Answer» D. current controlled voltage source

Discussion

42.	What is the rank of India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran in the latest ATP rankings released in April 2019?
A.	72
B.	76
C.	80
D.	82
E.	89
Answer» D. 82

Discussion

43.	Which disease causes excess swelling of the legs?
A.	Cholera
B.	Tuberculosis
C.	Leprosy
D.	Elephantiasis
Answer» E.

Discussion

44.	Under which Act the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Atrocity Removal Law implemented?
A.	Act 1990
B.	Act 1989
C.	Act 1992
D.	Act 1991
Answer» C. Act 1992

Discussion

45.	Which among the following is not a founding member of Oil Producing and Exporting Countries?
A.	Iran
B.	Iraq
C.	Saudi Arabia
D.	Nigeria
Answer» E.

Discussion

46.	What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?10000, 3000, 1800, 1620, ?
A.	1560
B.	790
C.	1460
D.	1944
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

47.	The question below consists of a main statement followed by two statements. Select the one that logically follows the main statement"Private property trespassers will be prosecuted" - A notice on a plot of land. Given below are two statementsStatement I: The passer-by may read the notice and may not trespass.Statement II: The people are scared of prosecutionIn light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
A.	Only Statement I is implicit
B.	Only Statement II is implicit
C.	Both Statements I and II are implicit
D.	Neither I nor II are implicit
Answer» D. Neither I nor II are implicit

Discussion

48.	The equation \(\rm x = \frac {x - 1}{x + 1}\) is a
A.	Linear equation
B.	Non - linear equation
C.	Transcendental equation
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Transcendental equation

Discussion

49.	The 'two factor theory of Intelligence' was given by :
A.	Thurston
B.	Spearman
C.	Binet
D.	Piaget
Answer» C. Binet

Discussion

50.	Ranjith can complete a task in 25 days while Anjali can finish it in 20 days. They work together on the task for 5 days and then Ranjith leaves. In how many days will Anjali finish the remaining work?
A.	15 days
B.	10 days
C.	11 days
D.	9 days
Answer» D. 9 days

Discussion

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