General Science problems
- 1. The disease that has been eradicated from the world is
Options- A. small pox
- B. poliomyelitis
- C. leprosy
- D. seizures Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: small pox
Explanation:
The disease that has been eradicated from the world is small pox. Smallpox was an infectious disease caused by one of two virus variants, Variola major and Variola minor. The last naturally occurring case was diagnosed in October 1977 and the World Health Organization (WHO) certified the global eradication of the disease in 1980.
- 2. In a food chain, what is the difference between primary consumers and secondary consumers?
Options- A. Primary consumers eat plants and other consumers, secondary consumers eat plants and decomposed matter
- B. Primary consumers eat only plants, secondary consumers eat primary consumers
- C. Primary consumers eat plants and decomposed matter, secondary consumers eat plants and other consumers
- D. Primary consumers eat other consumers, secondary consumers eat only plants Discuss
Correct Answer: Primary consumers eat only plants, secondary consumers eat primary consumers
- 3. The space shuttle which took Sunita Williams beyond earth was
Options- A. Challenger
- B. Galileo
- C. Discovery
- D. Voyager-2 Discuss
Correct Answer: Discovery
- 4. How CNG is a cleaner fuel? I. It produces oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen in very small amounts. II. It makes environment less polluted. III. It emits less greenhouse gases.
Options- A. Only I and II
- B. Only II and III
- C. Only I and III
- D. All I, II and III Discuss
Correct Answer: All I, II and III
- 5. Evidence suggests that life on Earth has existed for about_________________.
Options- A. 3.5 million years
- B. 35 million years
- C. 3.5 billion years
- D. 35 billion years Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT
Correct Answer: 3.5 billion years
- 6. The outer most layer of the Sun is known as--
Options- A. Corona
- B. Photosphere
- C. Chromosphere
- D. Granule Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Corona
Explanation:
The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun, starting at about 1300 miles (2100 km) above the solar surface (the photosphere)
- 7. What is constellation?
Options- A. A particular pattern of equidistant stars from the earth in the sky
- B. A particular pattern of stars that may not be equidistant from the earth in the sky
- C. A particular pattern of planets of our solar system in the sky
- D. A particular pattern and satellites in the sky due totheir position in the space Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: A particular pattern of stars that may not be equidistant from the earth in the sky
Explanation:
A constellation is a group of stars that forms an imaginary outline or pattern on the celestial sphere, typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, a god, or an inanimate object. Stars may or may not be equidistant from the earth.
- 8. Growth in production (in percent) of which one of the following core industries in India during the period 2015-2016 was negative?
Options- A. Natural gas
- B. Refinery products
- C. Fertilizer
- D. Coal Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Natural gas
Explanation:
Coal production (weight: 4.38 %) increased by 12.0 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 increased by 5.4% over corresponding period of previous year.Natural Gas
The Natural Gas production(weight: 1.71 %) decreased by 4.5 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 declined by 6.1 % over the corresponding period of previous year.Refinery Products (93% of Crude Throughput)
Petroleum Refinery production(weight: 5.94%) increased by 3.5 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 increased by 7.1 % over the corresponding period of previous year.Fertilizers
Fertilizer production(weight: 1.25%)increased by 9.8 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 increased by 11.0 % over the corresponding period of previous year.
- 9. Which of the following has maximum bio-diversity?
Options- A. Desert
- B. River
- C. Polar Region
- D. Tropical Region Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Tropical Region
- 10. In MICR, what does 'I' stands for?
Options- A. Interactive
- B. Information
- C. Ink
- D. Instruction Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Ink
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