Basic General Knowledge(General Knowledge ) Questions and answers for exam Preparation

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BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE MCQs

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Question 41.

Tritium is an isotope of ......................

Oxygen
Hydrogen
Phosphorous
Nitrogen
None of these

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Answer: Option B. -> Hydrogen

Question 42.

The three basic components of an atom are .........................

protons, neutrons and ions
protons, neutrons and electrons
protium, deuterium and tritium
protons, neutrinos and ions
None of these

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Answer: Option B. -> protons, neutrons and electrons

Question 43.

X rays are ............................ waves.

longitudinal
transverse
electromagnetic
elastic
None of these

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Answer: Option C. -> electromagnetic

Question 44.

From the given alternatives select the word which can be formed using the letters given in the word.
PREPARATION

PAMPER
REPEAT
PARTITION
PARROT
None of these

Discuss Question

Answer: Option D. -> PARROT
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A (PAMPER) cannot be formed as letter M is not available in the given word; B (REPEAT) Only one E is available in the given word; C (PARTITION) Only one T & I is available in the given word.

Question 45. Directions to solve: Some equations are solved on the basis of a certain system. Find the correct answer for the unsolved equation on that basis
4 X 6 X 9 = 694, 5 X 3 X 2 = 325, 7 X 8 X 2 =?

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Answer: Option C. -> 827
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Number on the R.H.S = Middle number, Third number, First number (on LHS); 7 X 8 X 2 = 827

Question 46. Directions to solve: Some equations are solved on the basis of a certain system. Find the correct answer for the unsolved equation on that basis.
If 2463 = 36 and 5552 = 30 then, 6732 =?

Discuss Question

Answer: Option A. -> 32
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The number of the R.H.S = Sum of first three digits x fourth digit
Hence, 6732 = (6+7+3) X 2 = 32

Question 47.

................… received “Bharat Ratna” as well as the “Nishan-e-Pakistan” – the highest civilian awards of the two countries.

Mahatma Gandhi
Morarji Bhai Desai
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Gen. Ayub Khan
Bhimrao Ambedkar

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Answer: Option B. -> Morarji Bhai Desai

Question 48.

Magsaysay Award is given for special contribution in the field of:

Literature
Social Science
Science
Public Service, Community Leadership
Economics

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Answer: Option D. -> Public Service, Community Leadership
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The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay's example of integrity in governance, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society.

Question 49.

The first Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award was given to:

Acharya Tulsi
Mother Teresa
J.R.D. Tata
Ranganath Mishra
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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Answer: Option B. -> Mother Teresa
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Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic religious sister and missionary.

Question 50.

The Indian National Calendar is based on:

Christian Era
Hizri Era
Vikram Era
Falgun
Saka Era

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Answer: Option D. -> Falgun
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The Saka era, also known as the Shalivahana Saka era and the Greater Era or Major Era was adopted by the Indian government as the Indian national calendar.