General awareness

Q.1. The wave theory of light cannot explain the phenomenon of
A. Scattering
B. Polarisation
C. Reflection
D. Photoelectric effect
Ans. Photoelectric effect

Q.2. Alfalfa is the name of a
A. Mineral
B. Tribe
C. Grass
D. None
Ans. Grass

Q.3. The Beaufort scale is used to measure
A. Atmospheric pressure
B. Altitutes of mountains
C. Wind velocity
D. Intensity of earthquakes
Ans. Wind velocity

Q.4. Which country recently detonated its first hydrogen bomb
A. North Korea
B. South Korea
C. Iran
D. Libya
Ans. North Korea

Q.5. The 'Choke' used with a tube light is basically
A. An inductor
B. A capacitor
C. A resistor
D. A conductor
Ans. An inductor

Q.6. Light year is a measure of
A. Light
B. Speed
C. Intensity of light
D. Distance.
Ans. Distance

Q.7. The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves
A. Viscosity of ink
B. Siphon action
C. Capillary action phenomenon
D. Diffusion of ink through blotting
Ans. Capillary action phenomenon

Q.8. Cryogenic engines find application in
A. Rocket technology
B. Submarine propulsions
C. Frost free refrigerators
D. Researches in superconductivity
Ans. Rocket technology

Q.9. Turpentine oil is extracted from
A. Cycas
B. Pine
C. Teak
D. None
Ans. Pines

Q.10. "Yellow Cake" an iteam of smuggling through border is
A. A crude form of heroin
B. A crude form of cocaine
C. Uranium oxide
D. Unrefined gold
Ans. Uranium oxide

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