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- Question
Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to
Options- A. gravitational pull
- B. rotation of earth
- C. revolution of earth
- D. uneven heating of earth
- Correct Answer
- gravitational pull
ExplanationThe atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi.
That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
- 1. The ozone layer at high altitude contains
Options- A. atomic oxygen (O) and ordinary oxygen (O2)
- B. only ozone (O3)
- C. mixture of atomic oxygen (O), ordinary oxygen (O2) and Ozone (O3)
- D. only ordinary oxygen (O2) Discuss
- 2. FRS stands for
Options- A. Fellow Research System
- B. Federation of Regulation Society
- C. Fellow of Royal Society
- D. None of the above Discuss
- 3. The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is
Options- A. one-fourth of the total membership
- B. one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses
- C. 50 percent strength of the Lok Sabha
- D. at least 100 members Discuss
- 4. Against which team did Virender Sehwag make his one day international debut?
Options- A. New Zealand
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. Pakistan
- D. South Africa Discuss
- 5. What was the bowling figures (O-M-R-W ) of Anil Kumble in his ODI debut against Sri Lanka?
Options- A. 1.1-0-27-0
- B. 10-7-10-5
- C. 10-0-42-1
- D. 8.2-2-33-2 Discuss
- 6. Who is known as the 'Lady with the Lamp'?
Options- A. Florence Nightingale
- B. Sarojini Naidu
- C. Indira Gandhi
- D. Joan of Arc Discuss
- 7. Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit named
Options- A. Fermi
- B. angstrom
- C. newton
- D. tesla Discuss
- 8. The study of human geography includes study of
Options- A. human society and culture
- B. behaviour and urban systems
- C. economics and politics
- D. All of the above Discuss
- 9. Pandit K. G. Ginde, was well known for his contribution in the field of?
Options- A. Music
- B. Sanskrit
- C. Dance
- D. Ayurveda Discuss
- 10. Which of the following was Satyajit Ray associated with?
Options- A. Classical music
- B. Commercial art
- C. Film Direction
- D. Classical dance Discuss
More questions
Correct Answer: mixture of atomic oxygen (O), ordinary oxygen (O2) and Ozone (O3)
Correct Answer: Fellow of Royal Society
Correct Answer: one-tenth of the total membership of the Houses
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Explanation:
Sehwag made his debut against Pakistan on April 1, 1999 at Chandigarh. That is not a good day for Sehwag. He was dismissed for 1 run and go for 35 runs in his 3 overs. Pakistan won the match by 7 wickets.
Correct Answer: 10-0-42-1
Explanation:
Anil Kumble's first match against Sri Lanka was held on April 25, 1990 at Sharjah. Anil kumble picked up a wicket of SHU Karnain. Sri Lanka won the match by 3 wickets.
Correct Answer: Florence Nightingale
Correct Answer: Fermi
Explanation:
Fermi - A unit of length equal to 10-15 meter (one femtometer), used in nuclear physics. It is similar to the diameter of a proton.
Correct Answer: All of the above
Correct Answer: Music
Correct Answer: Film Direction
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