[A] Ultraviolet
[B] Visible
[C] Infrared
[D] Micro waves
Answer: Ultraviolet
[B] Visible
[C] Infrared
[D] Micro waves
Answer: Ultraviolet
The sunlight that reaches the earth has ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B (UVA and UVB) rays. These ultraviolet rays are the main causes of damage to the skin from the sun. UVA and UVB rays affect the skin's sensitivity to sun exposure in different ways.
2. Akbarnama was written originally in which among the following languages?
[A] Chagtai Turkic
[B] Persian
[C] Arabic
[D] Urdu
Answer: Persian
[B] Persian
[C] Arabic
[D] Urdu
Answer: Persian
Abul Fazal was the author of Akbarnama which is written in Persian. It is the official history of Akbar’s reign in 3 volumes. This book gives the history of Akbar’s forefathers from Timur to Humayun and Akbar’s reign till 1602.
3. The use of SIM cards is mandatory in which among the following kind of mobile services?
[A] GSM
[B] CDMA
[C] CDMA 2000
[D] UMTS
Answer: GSM
[B] CDMA
[C] CDMA 2000
[D] UMTS
Answer: GSM
The use of SIM cards is mandatory in GSM. The Global System for Mobile Communications is a standard developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute to describe the protocols for second-generation digital cellular networks used by mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets. It was first deployed in Finland in December 1991.
4. Which among the following schedules of Constitution of India talks about the allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha?
[A] 3rd
[B] 4th
[C] 5th
[D] 6th
Answer: 4th
[B] 4th
[C] 5th
[D] 6th
Answer: 4th
The Fourth schedule of Constitution of India talks about the allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha.
5. Which among the following month of Indian Calendar are placed in correct order ?
[A] Chaitra-Jyeshtha-Baishakha-Ashvin
[B] Chaitra – Sravana-Bhadrapada-Pausha
[C] Chaitra -Baishakha – Pausha -Ashada
[D] Chaitra -Baisakha – Kartika – Ashvina
Answer: Chaitra – Sravana-Bhadrapada-Pausha
[B] Chaitra – Sravana-Bhadrapada-Pausha
[C] Chaitra -Baishakha – Pausha -Ashada
[D] Chaitra -Baisakha – Kartika – Ashvina
Answer: Chaitra – Sravana-Bhadrapada-Pausha
6. Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, was built by:
[A] Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah.
[B] Abrahim Quil Qutb Shah
[C] Sher Shah Suri
[D] Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali
Answer: Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali
[B] Abrahim Quil Qutb Shah
[C] Sher Shah Suri
[D] Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali
Answer: Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali
Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad, Telangana was built by Ibrahim Quli Qutab Shah in 1563. The lake was named after Hussain Shah Wali, who was the Master of Architecture in the Kingdom. The lake was built across a tributary of the Musi river. The lake is 5.7 square kilometers and 32 feet deep. It is fed by the Musi river and is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and picnicking. The lake is the largest artificial lake in Asia. It is believed that Hussain Shah Wali was the force behind the lake's unique heart-shaped design. The lake is home to several fishes and waterbirds. A monolithic statue of the Buddha is installed in the heart of the lake.
7. The word “El Niño” comes from which among the following languages?
[A] Arabic
[B] French
[C] Spanish
[D] Portuguese
Answer: Spanish
[B] French
[C] Spanish
[D] Portuguese
Answer: Spanish
8. Consider the following headquarters of the various international organizations:
- International Maritime Organization – London
- European Court of Human Rights – Frankfurt
- International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development – Kathmandu
- International Federation of Association Football – Zurich
[A] 1,2, 3, 4,
[B] 1, 2, 3,
[C] 1, 2
[D] 1,3, 4,
Answer: 1,3, 4,
[B] 1, 2, 3,
[C] 1, 2
[D] 1,3, 4,
Answer: 1,3, 4,
European Court of Human Rights - Strasbourg
9. Identify the festival of India with the help of given information:
- It is a harvest festival.
- It is celebrated in the month of August-September according to Gregorian Calendar.
- King Mahabali and Lord Vishnu are revered during the festival.
[A] Onam
[B] Pongal
[C] Bihu
[D] Ugadi
Answer: Onam
[B] Pongal
[C] Bihu
[D] Ugadi
Answer: Onam
All the above features are of Onam Festival, a 10 day festival celebrated in Kerala state of India.
10. Consider the following matches:
- Asafoetida - Gum
- Saffron - Stigma
- Turmeric - Underground root
- Clove - Flower bud
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 4
- Asafoetida - Gum: Correct. Asafoetida is the dried latex or gum obtained from the rhizome or tap roots of certain plants.
- Saffron - Stigma: Correct. Saffron is derived from the dried purple stigmas of the saffron crocus flower.
- Turmeric - Underground root: Incorrect. Turmeric is made from the underground stems (rhizomes) of the turmeric plant. It appears like a root but actually is a pseudo-root.
- Clove - Flower bud: Correct. Cloves are derived from the dried flower buds of the clove tree.
11. As compared to Photosynthesis, the Chemosynthesis involves CO2 fixation using energy derived from __:
[A] Oxidation of inorganic molecules
[B] Sunlight
[C] Ultraviolet radiation
[D] Infra Red radiation
Answer: Oxidation of inorganic molecules
[B] Sunlight
[C] Ultraviolet radiation
[D] Infra Red radiation
Answer: Oxidation of inorganic molecules
Some organisms are able to convert inorganic material into organic compounds by a process called Chemosynthesis. This involves oxidation of inorganic molecules (e.g. hydrogen gas, hydrogen sulfide) or methane as a source of energy, rather than sunlight, as in photosynthesis.
12. Consider the following difference(s) between the Hardwood and Softwood:
- While hardwood comes from deciduous tree, softwood comes from conifer trees
- Hardwood trees reproduce through seeds containing a covering, while softwood trees reproduce using a naked uncovered seeds
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 & 2
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Both are correct statements
Hardwood comes from a deciduous tree which loses its leaves annually and softwood comes from a conifer, which usually remains evergreen. Sapwood is more susceptible to pests than heartwood
Hardwood comes from a deciduous tree which loses its leaves annually and softwood comes from a conifer, which usually remains evergreen. Sapwood is more susceptible to pests than heartwood
13. A set of guidelines called Plant Protection Code (PPC) has been released with respect to cultivation of __?
[A] Tea
[B] Coffee
[C] Sugarcane
[D] Cotton
Answer: Tea
[B] Coffee
[C] Sugarcane
[D] Cotton
Answer: Tea
It is a set of guidelines for regulating the chemical inputs in tea cultivation.
14. Which of the following countries are not the members of the proposed BCIM Economic Corridor?
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Maldives
- Myanmar
- Indonesia
[A] 1, 4 & 5 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 5 Only
[C] 1, 3 & 5 Only
[D] 2, 3 & 4 Only
Answer: 2, 3 & 5 Only
[B] 2, 3 & 5 Only
[C] 1, 3 & 5 Only
[D] 2, 3 & 4 Only
Answer: 2, 3 & 5 Only
The proposed Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor is an ambitious undertaking that aims to connect Kolkata with Kunming, capital of the Yunnan province. It envisages formation of a thriving economic belt, focussing on cross-border transport, energy and telecommunication networks. It starts from Kunming, in Yunnan Province of Southwest China and passes through nodal points, such as Mandalay and Lashio in Myanmar. It heads towards Kolkata after passing through Manipur and Silchar, before crossing Bangladesh via Sylhet and Dhaka, with branches extending to the ports of Cox’s Bazar and Chittagong
15. Curie the a unit of which of the following?
[A] Luminescence
[B] Radioactivity
[C] Pressure
[D] Mass
Answer: Radioactivity
[B] Radioactivity
[C] Pressure
[D] Mass
Answer: Radioactivity
The curie is a unit of ionizing radiation (radioactivity). It is symbolized with Ci . 1 curie = 3.7 x 10 10 disintegrations or nuclear transformations per second. This is approximately the amount of radioactivity emitted by one gram (1 g) of radium-226. The unit is named after Pierre Curie, a French physicist.
16. Where will be the 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships held?
[A] Germany
[B] Hong Kong
[C] Poland
[D] Denmark
Answer: Germany
[B] Hong Kong
[C] Poland
[D] Denmark
Answer: Germany
The 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships will be held in Berlin, Germany at the Velodrom.
17. Which of the following cables work on the properties of light?
[A] Coaxial cables
[B] Twisted pair
[C] Fiber optics
[D] None
Answer: Fiber optics
[B] Twisted pair
[C] Fiber optics
[D] None
Answer: Fiber optics
Fiber Optic works on the properties of light. When light ray hits at critical angle it tends to refracts at 90 degree. This property is the basis of fiber optics.
18. Which of these terms refer to the technology that is used to effectively double the data transfer speed?
[A] Channel bonding
[B] Bandwidth allocation
[C] Walling
[D] None
Answer: Channel bonding
[B] Bandwidth allocation
[C] Walling
[D] None
Answer: Channel bonding
Channel bonding refers to the technology that combines two telephone lines into a single channel, effectively doubling the data transfer speeds. For example, bonding two modems of 56Kbps together would give you a 112 Kbps Internet connection.
19. Which one of the following is not a Type of coal?
[A] Lignite
[B] Siderite
[C] Anthracite
[D] Peat
Answer: Siderite
[B] Siderite
[C] Anthracite
[D] Peat
Answer: Siderite
Siderite is a mineral composed of iron(II) carbonate. It is a valuable iron mineral, since it is 48% iron and contains no sulfur or phosphorus.
20. What is ‘future trading’?
[A] a trade between any two stock exchanges
[B] an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an underlying asset in the future at a
[C] an agreement between stock exchanges that they will not trade the stocks of each other
[D] None of the above
Answer: an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an underlying asset in the future at a
[B] an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an underlying asset in the future at a
[C] an agreement between stock exchanges that they will not trade the stocks of each other
[D] None of the above
Answer: an agreement between two parties to buy or sell an underlying asset in the future at a
In finance, a single-stock future (SSF) is a type of futures contract between two parties to exchange a specified number of stocks in a company for a price agreed today (the futures price or the strike price) with delivery occurring at a specified future date, the delivery date.
