Basic General Knowledge problems
- 1. Where does most weather occur in the atmosphere?
Options- A. Ionosphere
- B. Stratosphere
- C. Troposphere
- D. Mesosphere Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Troposphere
Explanation:
The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere and where most clouds are. That means all weather is in the troposphere. Almost all weather occurs in the Troposphere, basically, the lowest layer that goes up to about 10 - 15 kms.
- 2. Name the body that has recently announced a plan to promote micro-enterprises in 115 aspirational districts across the country after tying up with Common Service Centre (CSC).
Options- A. SEBI
- B. RBI
- C. SIDBI
- D. IRDAI Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: SIDBI
Explanation:
Small Industries and Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced a plan to promote micro-enterprises in 115 aspirational districts across the country. It has tied up with Common Service Centre (CSC).
- 3. Merdeka cup is associated with
Options- A. Badminton
- B. Tennis
- C. Football
- D. Hockey Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Football
Explanation:
Merdeka cup is associated with Football in Indonesia.
- 4. Which is not true of the Intertropical Convergence Zone?
Options- A. It features heavy precipitation
- B. It's where the trade winds collide
- C. It's a high-pressure zone with sinking air
- D. It is also known as the doldrums Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: It's a high-pressure zone with sinking air
Explanation:
The Inter-tropical convergence zone rather has rising air, with common thunderstorms and attendant precipitation and is known by seamen as the doldrums.
Inter-tropical convergence zone is where the trade winds collide.
Hence, it is not a high pressure zone with sinking air.
- 5. Father of Indian Engineering -
Options- A. James Hickey
- B. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
- C. Nandalal Bose
- D. M.Visweswariah Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, IT Trainer
Correct Answer: M.Visweswariah
Explanation:
M.Visweswariah is known as the Father of Indian Engineering.
Father of Indian Printing - James Hickey
Father of Indian Green Revolution - Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
Father of Indian Painting - Nandalal Bose.
- 6. What was the symbol of death of gautama buddha?
Options- A. Stupa
- B. Bodhi tree
- C. Lion
- D. Chaitya Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Stupa
Explanation:
Stupa represents the symbol of death of Gautama Buddha. On the other hand, Bodhi Tree is the symbol of nirvana of Gautama Buddha.
- 7. Thorndike was known for his work with
Options- A. Modeling
- B. a skinner box
- C. monkeys
- D. a puzzle box Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: a puzzle box
Explanation:
Edward Thorndike (1874 - 1949) is famous in psychology for his work on learning theory that lead to the development of operant conditioning within behaviorism.
Thorndike (1898) studied learning in animals (usually cats). He devised a classic experiment in which he used a puzzle box to empirically test the laws of learning.
- 8. Who has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and is an IAS officer?
Options- A. TS Vijayan
- B. Subhash Chandra Khuntia
- C. Devendra Jhajharia
- D. T K Malhotra Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Subhash Chandra Khuntia
Explanation:
Subhash Chandra Khuntia, a 1981-batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer who was a former Karnataka Chief Secretary, has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
- 9. Which city is hosting 2020 summer Olymic games?
Options- A. Athens
- B. Tokyo
- C. Pyeongchang
- D. Beijing Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Tokyo
Explanation:
2020 summer Olymic games to be held in Tokyo, Japan.
- 10. What is meant by demography?
Options- A. The well being of populations
- B. Growth of population
- C. Birth and death of population
- D. All the above Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: All the above
Explanation:
The study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.
In brief, Study of both quantitative and qualitative aspects of human population.
1. Quantitative aspects include composition, density, distribution, growth, movement, size, and structure of the population.
2. Qualitative aspects are the sociological factors such as education quality, crime, diet, development, nutrition, wealth and well being.
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