Quiz 31: Basic General Knowledge→General Science
First Published: January 25, 2009 | Last Updated:June 10, 2019
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1. What is the common name of analgesic and antipyretic drug acetylsalicylic acid?
[A] Paracetamol
[B] Aspirin
[C] Wintergreen
[D] Trazodone
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Correct Answer: B [Aspirin]
Notes:
Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication.
While in humans much of it is attributable to diet, a substantial part is synthesized endogenously.
2. Which among the following is the first man made fibre (silk)?
[A] Viscose
[B] Reyon
[C] Nylon
[D] Tericot
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Correct Answer: A [Viscose]
3. Which part of the Central Nervous System controls “reflex Actions” ?
[A] Mesencephalon
[B] Rhombencephalon
[C] Medulla oblongata
[D] Spinal Chord
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Correct Answer: D [Spinal Chord]
Notes:
The nervous system is made of two parts viz. Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS). CNS is made of Brain [cerebrum, brainstem and cerebellum] and spinal cord. The PNS is made of nerves and neural ganglia. Further, the meninges (three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord) are also a part of the nervous system
4. Which among the following fishes does not have Central Nervous System?
[A] Dog Fish
[B] Cuttle Fish
[C] Jelly Fish
[D] Star Fish
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Correct Answer: C [Jelly Fish]
5. Which among the following Vitamin is also known as Tocoferol?
[A] Vitamin D
[B] Vitamin E
[C] Vitamin K
[D] Vitamin B
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Correct Answer: B [Vitamin E]
Notes:
Vitamin E is a series of organic compounds consisting of various methylated phenols. Because the vitamin activity was first identified in 1936 from a dietary fertility factor in rats, it was given the name “tocopherol” or birth carrying vitamin.
There are eight forms of Vitamin E. In general, food sources with the highest concentrations of vitamin E are vegetable oils, followed by nuts and seeds including whole grains.
6. Which among the following substances is most suitable for making Compact Discs?
[A] PVC
[B] Polyethylene
[C] Polyamides
[D] Polycarbonates
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Correct Answer: D [Polycarbonates
]
7. Which among the following chemical is most suitable in Food Processing industry, to be used as a food preservatives?
[A] Sodium Carbonate
[B]
Acetylene
[C] Methyl Salicylate
[D] Benzoic Acid
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Correct Answer: D [Benzoic Acid]
8. The most common use of ‘silicone hydrogels’ is making of which among the following?
[A] Surgery Equipments
[B] Contact Lenses
[C] Breast Transplants
[D] Capsules of medicines
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Correct Answer: B [Contact Lenses]
9. “Oil of mirbane” is the most common name of which among the following?
[A] Phenol
[B] Toluene
[C] Phenolphthalein
[D] Nitrobenzene
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Correct Answer: D [Nitrobenzene]
10. In which year monopolistic and restrictive and restrictive trade practices act became effective?
[A] 1969
[B] 1970
[C] 1971
[D] 1972
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Correct Answer: B [1970]
Notes:
The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act (MRTP Act) was passed by Parliament of India on 18 December 1969 and got president’s assent on December 27, 1969,. But it came into force from June 1, 1970.
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