1.The process by which sun’s rays reach the earth is
(a) radiation
(b) conduction
(c) convection
(d) diffusion
Ans: a
2.Cream gets separated out of milk when it is churned. This is due to
(a) gravitational force
(b) centripetal force
(c) centrifugal force
(d) frictional force
Ans: b
3.Where is the largest reflecting telescope of Asia?
(a) Kodaikanal
(b) Ooty
(c) Kavalur
(d) Naintal
Ans: c
4.The major constituent of air is
(a) nitrogen
(b) carbon dioxide
(c) oxygen
(d) hydrogen
Ans: a
5.Which one of the following acids is used in battery?
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Hydrofluoric acid
(c) Sulphuric acid
(d) Sulphurous acid
Ans: c
6.Which one of the following is extensively used for sterilizing water?
(a) Bleaching powder
(b) Alum
(c) Borax powder
(d) Soda powder
Ans: a
7.Free Trade refers to
(a) free movement of goods from one country to another
(b) movement of goods free of cost
(c) unrestricted exchange of goods and service
(d) trade free of duty
Ans: c
8.The term ‘GM food’ refers to the food
(a) that grows under genetic measures
(b) that is genetically modified
(c) that grows under geographical modification
(d) with greater glucose metabolism capacity
Ans: b
9.In a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared his birth anniversary, October 2, as the
(a) International Day of Non-Violence
(b) International Day of Co-operation
(c) International Day of Peace and Co-operation
(d) International Day of Prace and Non-Violence
Ans: a
10.Study of newly born up to the age of 3 months is called
(a) Chorology
(b) Conchology
(c) Nematology
(d) Neonatology
Ans: d
11.The term ‘gene’ was coined by
(a) T.H.Morgan
(b) W.L.Johanssen
(c) G.Mendel
(d) De Vries
Ans: b
12.World No. 2 Rafael Nadal won the French Open, 2007 defeating
(a) Stegan Edberg
(b) Andy Roddick
(c) Roger Federer
(d) Fred Alexander
Ans: c
13.Ryder Cup is related with which sports?
(a) Football
(b) Golf
(c) Badminton
(d) Cricket
Ans: b
14.The Department of Space proposed setting up of Indian Institute of Space Technology on the line of the seven IITs. It will have its independent campus at
(a) Chennai
(b) Thumba
(c) Thiruvananthapuram
(d) Sriharikota
Ans: c
15.Name the President of India who was elected unopposed
(a) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
(b) Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
(c) Dr. Fakhruddina Ali Ahmed
(d) Dr. Zakir Husain
Ans: b
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