Quiz 409: General Knowledge Questions For All Examinations June 27, 2010 1. Dendrochronology is the scientific method of dating based on the analysis of patterns of tree-rings. In a tree from which of the following zones, the analyzing the circles would be most easy?Tropical Rain ForestsTemperate ZonesPolar TundraTaiga2. Consider the Following: Crop Rotation helps in avoiding the building up of Pathogens Crop Rotation avoids Excessive depletion of Soil Nutrients Crop Rotation involves alternative cultivation of cereals like wheat Which among the above statements are correct?1 & 2 only2 only1 & 3 onlyAll are correct3. Consider the following statements: It takes approximately 11 seconds for the light to reach the earth from moon It takes approximately 8 minutes for the light to reach from the sun. It takes 4.22 years for the light to reach from the nearest star Alpha Centauri Which among the above statements is/ are correct ?1 & 2 only2 & 3 only1 & 3 only2 only4. Consider the following statements: It takes approx. 11 seconds for the light to reach the earth from moon It takes approx. 8 minutes for the light to reach from the sun. It takes 4.22 years for the light to reach from the nearest star Alpha Centauri Which among the above statements is/ are correct ?1 & 2 only2 & 3 only1 & 3 only2 only5. At which of the following places water shall boil at the lowest temperature?KochiOotyMount AbuNew Delhi6. As we all know that, Gunpowder is a mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate. Which among these components adds in speeding up the burning of the Gun Powder? Only Potassium NitrateOnly CharcoalOnly SulphurBoth Sulphur and Potassium Nitrate7. What is the average life of Red Blood cells in our body?30-40 days70-80 days100-120 days160-180 days8. What name has been given to the fear of crossing roads?ArthrophobiaAtychiphobiaAichmophobiaAgyrophobia9. Consider the following statements: Color blindness is more common in men Color blindness is an X-linked recessive trait If both the X chromosomes are defective, a woman may have color blindness Which among the above statements are correct:1 only1 & 22 & 3all are correct10. Which of the following country is the largest producer of Uranium?AustraliaKazakhstanRussiaFranceSubmit Test « Previous Next »