Basic General Knowledge problems
- 1. Study of sound is called
Options- A. Agronomy
- B. Accoustics
- C. Aesthetics
- D. Aeronautics Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Accoustics
Explanation:
Accoustics is a subject deals with the Study of sound
Aesthetics is a Philosophy of fine arts
The science or art of flight is called Aeronautics
The science of soil management is called Agronomy.
- 2. The Hardest substance available on Earth is
Options- A. Diamond
- B. Wurtzite
- C. Platinum
- D. Gold Also asked in: GATE, CAT, Bank Exams, AIEEE, IT Trainer, Bank PO, Bank Clerk, Analyst
Correct Answer: Diamond
- 3. Which of the following languages is a Slavic Language?
Options- A. Polish
- B. Flemish
- C. Romanian
- D. Gaelic Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
- Flemish is the language of many Belgians.
- Romanians are more Hungarian or Balkans-affiliated than Russian.
- Gaelic is the language of the Celts (Scotland/Ireland).
Correct Answer: Polish
Explanation:
Slavic languages, also called Slavonic languages, a subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages Eastern European ethnic group, commonly associated with Russia, the Baltic States, and other Eastern European countries. peoples of the lands of today's Eastern Europe and Russia have excited curiosity and beckoned visitors.
Key to these peoples and cultures are the Slavic languages:
1. Russian,
2. Ukrainian,
3. Polish,
4. Czech, and
5. Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian.
- 4. Pinaka is a
Options- A. a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by DRDO
- B. a rocket launcher developed by France
- C. a missile developed by DRDO
- D. a missile imported from Russia Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank PO, IT Trainer
Correct Answer: a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by DRDO
Explanation:
1. Pinaka is a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army.
2. The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 75 km for Mark-II, and can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds.
3. The system is mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility.
4. Actually, the meaning of Pinaka is Shiv Dhanush.
- 6. A five-member committee has been formed to select the candidate for the post of editor-in-chief of Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV). Who will head this committee ?
Options- A. Shashi Shekhar Vempati
- B. Rahul Srivastava
- C. Swapan Dasgupta
- D. A Surya Prakash Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank PO
Correct Answer: A Surya Prakash
- 7. The Indian Space Research Organisation is planning its maiden mission to explore which planet ?
Options- A. Mars
- B. Saturn
- C. Jupiter
- D. Venus Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Venus
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is planning its maiden mission to Venus and its second one to Red planet. The same was confirmed by the newly allotted budget to the department of space, which mentions provisions for 'Mars Orbiter Mission II and Mission Venus'.
- 8. Which of the following is India?s first indigenously developed nuclear powered submarine ?
Options- A. INS Arihant
- B. INS Vikrant
- C. INS Sindhurakshak
- D. INS Trikhand Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: INS Arihant
- 9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the most followed world leader on photo-sharing app Instagram with a whopping 6.9 million followers. Who was on second position in the list ?
Options- A. Xi Jinping
- B. Vladimir Putin
- C. Donald Trump
- D. Kim Jong-un Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT
Correct Answer: Donald Trump
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the most followed world leader on photo-sharing app Instagram with a whopping 6.9 million followers, surpassing US President Donald Trump.
- 10. Orkut?s creator Buyukkokten has launched a new social network called ________, which is available on mobile only.
Options- A. Caller
- B. Hello
- C. Hi
- D. Hay Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Hello
Explanation:
Orkut?s creator Buyukkokten has launched a new social network called Hello, which is available on mobile only. The Hello.com app is available on Android and iOS in the following countries: US, Canada, Britain, France, Australia, Brazil, Ireland. Germany, Mexico and India are next on the list and the app should be available this month.
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