GENERAL STUDIES - MCQs 3

1.    With reference to the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) programme of ISRO; identify the correct statement(s);
1.    RLV is based on SCRAMJET Technology.
2.    RLV will perform docking operations for manned space flights of ISRO.
3.    RLV is the advanced version of AVATAR.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2     (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3    (d)    All

2.    Identify the correct statement(s):
1.    South Africa has permitted the use of artificial blood under the name Oxygent.
2.    Artificial blood is having RBC for the purpose of carrying Oxygen.
3.    The blood group of artificial blood is O negative.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2     (b)    3 only
    (c)    All    (d)    None of these

3.    Identify the correct Statement(s):
1.    Indian Ballistic Missile Defence System was tested by Intercepting Prithivi Missile.
2.    The National Missile Defence System of USA is having the use of Laser System and Missiles.
3.    The NMD of USA can intercept incoming ballistic missile only from ground based stations.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 3    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 2    (d)    All

4.    Of the following identify the instruments/mechanism based on convection:
1.    Geysers
2.    Land Breeze
3.    Position of cooling unit in a Refrigerator.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2     (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    All    (d)    None of these
5.    Arrange the following in the decreasing order of specific heat:
1.    Water
2.    Ice
3.    Iron
    Codes:
    (a)    1-3-2    (b)    2-1-3
    (c)    1-2-3    (d)    3-1-2

6.    Consider the following statements:
1.    An Air Conditioner (A.C.) operates by regulating temperature and humidity.
2.    A one tonne A.C. transfer 1,000 BTU (British Thermal Unit) of heat from the Room in One Hour.
3.    One BTU is equivalent to 1055 Joules.
Choose the correct statement(s) is/are:
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 3    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 2    (d)    All

7.    Consider the following statements:
1.    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses x-rays whereas CT Scan (Computed Tomography) does not use x-rays.
2.    The PET Scan uses tracer technique based on radioactive substances.
    The correct statements is/are:
    Codes:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None of these



8.    From the given disorder identify the Mendelian disorders:
1.    Haemophilia
2.    Down's Syndrome
3.    Turner Syndrome
4.    Cystic Fibrosis
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 4    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3    (d)    2 and 4
9.    Of the following identify the symptoms of AIDS:
1.    Severe pain in the mucuous membrane
2.    Pain in Joint
3.    Swelling of Lymph nodes
4.    Loss of 10% or more of body weight.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    3 and 4
    (c)    2 and 3        (d)    All

10.    In human beings interferons are produced by the:
1.    Leucocytes
2.    Fibroblasts
    Codes:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None of these

11.    The "Synthetic Aperture Radar" Technology is used in:
1.    RISAT-1    2.    RISAT-2
3.    CARTOSAT    4.    KALPANA
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 4
    (b)    3 and 4
    (c)    2 and 3
    (d)    1 and 2

12.    The Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) and Blue Ray Disc (BD) differ from each other like:
1.    In DVD data is stored in between two layers of polycarbonate material having thickness of .6 mm each. In BD data is stored on the surface of a layer having thickness of 1.1 mm.
2.    DVD can store upto 4.7 GB of data whereas BD can store upto 27 GB only.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2
    (d)    None of these
13.    The overdose of alcohol results in:
    (a)    Liver disorder
    (b)    Respiratory failure
    (c)    Insomnia
    (d)    None of these

14.    The insectivorous plants:
1.    Grow in nitrogen deficient conditions.
2.    Capture insects to obtain nitrogen.
3.    Often have colourless parts.
4.    Are having glandular hairs which secrete digestive enzymes.
    Codes:
    (a)    1, 3 and 4
    (b)    2, 3 and 4
    (c)    1, 2 and 3
    (d)    1, 2 and 4


15.    Identify the correct statement(s) with respect to fats:
1.    Essential fat are both saturated and unsaturated in nature.
2.    Arachidonic acid is a type of essential fatty acid.
3.    Fish is a rich source of PUFA (Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid)
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3        (d)    All


16.    The Bast Fibres are:
    1.    Obtained from the xylem.
    2.    Produced by the hemp and Jute plants.
    3.    Commercially valuable
    Codes:
    (a)    2 and 3        (b)    1 and 3
    (c)    1 and 2        (d)    All

17.    Identify the correct matched pair(s):
        Common Name        Phylum
    1.    Jelly Fish    -    Mollusca
    2.    Squid    -    Coelanterata
    3.    Duck Billed     -    Mammalia
        Platypus
    4.    Sea Urchin    -    Echinodermata
    Codes:

    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    3 and 4
    (c)    1 and 4        (d)    2 and 3

18.    HIV which causes AIDS is the acute form of infection:
1.    Is Retrovirus in nature.
2.    Found to transfer only their DNA in the host cell for causing infection.
3.    For the prevention of HIV, ART (Anti Retroviral Therapy) uses six different types of drugs.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 only    (b)    1 and 2
    (c)    1 and 3    (d)    All


19.    F-22 Raptor which is a fighter aircraft:
1.    Belongs to fifth generation of fighter aircraft.
2.    Is having hypersonic speed and advanced stealth technology.
3.    Is manufactured by Boeing.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 3
    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 2
    (d)    All

20.    An inherited disease of nervous system in humans called creatzfeldt-Jacob diseases is caused by:
    (a)    Virus    (b)    Viroids
    (c)    Prions    (d)    Bacteria

21.    Sun hemp which is a legume crop is famous for:
1.    Use in the manufacturing of currency paper.
2.    Use as a green manure.
3.    Producing bast Fibres.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 3
    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1, 2 and 3   
    (d)    None of these

22.    Of the given identify the true statements:
1.    Parathormone raises blood calcium level.
2.    Vasopressin regulates water reabsorption by the Kidney.
3.    Calcitonin increases blood Calcium level.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 3    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 2    (d)    1, 2 and 3

23.    The enzymes of Lysosomes are:
1.    Hydrolytic in nature.
2.    Functional in alkaline pH
3.    Responsible for the name "suicidal bags" for Lysosomes.
    Codes:
    (a)    1, 2 and 3
    (b)    1 and 2
    (c)    1 and 3
    (d)    None of these

24.    Consider the following statement(s) in relations to transformer and choose the correct alternative:
1.    Transformer operates by using both A.C. and D.C.
2.    In a stepdown transformers the number of turns in the primary coil is more than the number of turns in the secondary coil.
3.    Inside a transformer the constant magnetic field does not produce EMF in the secondary coil.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3        (d)    All

25.    Consider the following statements in relations to the nuclear reactors and choose the correct alternative:
1.    The Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) uses natural Uranium as the Fuel.
2.    The Fast Breader Reactor (FBR) uses liquid Sodium as the moderator.
3.    The Advanced Heavy Water Reactor (AHWR) will be based on U233 as the Fuel.
4.    The French Company Areva is building the European Pressurized Reactors (EPR) at Jaitapur in Maharashtra.
    Codes:
    (a)    1, 3 and 4
    (b)    2, 3 and 4
    (c)    1, 2 and 4
    (d)    1 and 4

26.    Consider the following statement(s) and choose the correct alternatives:
1.    Sodium Carbonate is used for the treatment of Hard Water.
2.    Gypsum is added to the cement to increase the rate of setting.
3.    Silica gel is kept in the medicine bottles for absorbing the moisture.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2
    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3
    (d)    1, 2 and 3

27.    The Chemicals which are used as the Fire-extinguishers is/are:
1.    Dry Ice/Solid Carbon-Di-oxide.
2.    Pyrene/Carbon Tetra Chloride
3.    Sodium Bi-carbonate
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    2 only    (d)    All

28.    Consider the following statements:
1.    Superconductivity is demonstrated by different materials below critical temperature.
2.    Ceramic becomes super-conducting at a higher temperature than the metals.
3.    Iron demonstrates super-conductivity at 56 Kelvin.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2
    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3
    (d)    1, 2 and 3
29.    Consider the following statements in relations to Plasma TV and choose the correct option:
1.    In Plasma TV a mixture of noble gases is filled between two panels of glasses.
2.    The display panel of Plasma TV is less than 4 inches thick.
3.    Plasma TV consumes less power than the Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) TV.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3    (d)    1, 2 and 3


30.    The rainbow like colours in a CD is due to:
1.    Refraction    2.    Reflection
3.    Interference    4.    Diffraction
    Codes:
    (a)    2 and 3        (b)    3 and 4
    (c)    1 and 3        (d)    2 and 4

31.    Consider the following statement(s) and choose the correct alternative:
1.    Asteroids are also known as proto planets.
2.    Asteroids lies in between Mars and Jupiter
3.    Vesta is the largest Asteroid.
4.    Dawn Mission has been launched to study the asteroids.
    Codes:
    (a)    1, 2 and 3
    (b)    2, 3 and 4
    (c)    1, 3 and 4
    (d)    1, 2 and 4

32.    Consider the following statements:
1.    The head of a comet is formed by the evaporation of the material from the frozen core.
2.    The tail of a comet is always pointed away from the sun.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 only        (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both 1 and 2    (d)    None
33.    Identify the correct matched pair(s):
        Instrument    Purpose
1.    Beufort Scale    -    Wind Force
2.    Betatron    -    Electron
            Accelerator
3.    Cosmotron    -    Proton
            Accelerator
4.    Bolometer    -    Measurement
            Heat Radiation
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 4
    (b)    2, 3 and 4
    (c)    2 and 3
    (d)    1, 2, 3 and 4

34.    DNA is the genetic material in human beings because:
    (a)    it can undergo mutation at a slower rate than RNA
    (b)    It can under go mutation at a faster rate than RNA
    (c)    DNA is found in the Chromosomes
    (d)    DNA forms genes

35.    Inhaling carbon monoxide (CO) is harmful because:
    (a)    CO forms unstable compound with Haemoglobin (Hb) in the blood and abnormally increases its O2 carrying capacity.
    (b)    CO forms unstable compound with Hb in the blood and drastically reduce its O2 carrying capacity.
    (c)    Co forms stable compound with Hb in the blood and abnormally increase its O2 carrying capacity.
    (d)    CO forms stable compound with Hb in the blood and reduce its O2 carrying capacity.

36.    Consider the following statements and choose the correct statement(s):
1.    The pH of human blood is slightly alkaline.
2.    The pH of human Urine is highly alkaline.
3.    The pH and temperature influence the bonding and dissociation of O2 and CO2 with Haemoglobin.
4.    The Ultrafiltered liquid from kidney is discharged directly in the form of Urine.
    Codes:
    (a)    2 and 3        (b)    3 and 4
    (c)    1 and 2        (d)    1 and 4

37.    Choose the correctly matched pair(s):
        Name of cell    Organ
1.    Oxyntic cells    -    Stomach
2.    Podocytes    -    Kidney
3.    Chief cells    -    Liver
4.    Goblet cells    -    Pancreas
Codes:
    (a)    2 and 4        (b)    1 and 4
    (c)    1 and 2        (d)    2 and 3


38.    With respect to  C -3 and C-4 plants the correct statements are:
1.    Kranz anatomy is found in C-4 plants and C-3 plants lack kranz anatomy.
2.    In C-3 plants photorespiration is more than C-4 plants.
3.    The productivity of C-3 plants is more than C-4 plants.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3    (d)    All

39.    Consider the following statements-
1.    Guttation takes place through hydathodes.
2.    Transpiration takes place through stomata.
3.    Only water is released in guttation.
    The correct statements are:
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3    (d)    All

40.    Consider the following statements-
1.    In a true fruit the fleshy part is developed from the thalamus.
2.    In a false fruit fleshy part is developed from the ovary.
3.    In a fruit seeds are developed from the ovules.
    The correct statement(s) is/are-
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    3 only        (d)    all


41.    The pair of cell organelles containing the ribosomes and DNA is-
    1.    Plastids
    2.    Endoplasmic Reticulum
    3.    Mitochondria
    4.    Golgi Complex
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2          (b)    1 and 3
    (c)    3 and 4    (d)    1 and 4


42.    Consider the following statements:
1.    E-bomb is based on the application of superconductivity
2.    E-bomb destroys only the electrical and electronics equipments and does not harm the living beings.
Correct statement(s) is/are:
    Codes:
    (a)    1 only
    (b)    2 only
    (c)    Both1 and 2
    (d)    None

43.    Consider the following statements in relation to the sound waves and choose the correct statements-
1.    Sound waves are longitudinal in the liquids and the gases.
2.    Sound waves are transverse in the solids.
3.    The speed of sound waves is more in a denser medium.
    Codes:
    (a)    1  and 2
    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    3 only
    (d) All


44.    Consider the following statements-
1.    The value of acceleration due to gravity is maximum at poles.
2.    The value of acceleration due to gravity increases with altitude and decreases with depth
3.    If the value of acceleration due to gravity is high then the value of escape velocity will also be higher.
Correct statement(s) is/are:
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3    (d)    All


45. Consider the following statements:
1.    The PSLV of ISRO is having four  solid fuel, liquid fuel stages.
2.    The GSLV Mk III can launch satellite weighing upto 5.0 tonne.
3.    The GSLV Mk III can launch only INSAT satellites.
    The correct statements is/are:
    Codes:
    (a)    1  and  2        (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    1 and 3        (d)    All

46.    Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement(s)-
1.    The range of human hearing is from 2khz to 20 khz.
2.    The limitation of human hearing is due to middle ear.
3.    The range of frequencies used in ultrasound is from 2MHZ to 25 MHZ.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    ALL    (d)    1 and 3


47.    Consider the following statement and choose the correct statement(s)-
1.    In adiabatic expansion temperature of the system increases.
2.    In isochoric process no work is done by the system.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 Only        (b)    2 Only
    (c)    ALL        (d)    None

48.    Consider the following statements and choose the correct statement(s)-
1.    The rate of photosynthesis always increase with increase in CO2 levels.
2.    The light phase of the photosynthesis is affected by the increase in the temperature.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 Only        (b)    2 Only
    (c)    Both 1  and 2     (d)    None

49.    Spintronics is having applications in-
    (a)    Optical Computer
    (b)    DNA computer
    (c)    Quantum Computer
    (d)    Super Computer

50.    Consider the following statements and choose the correct statement(s)-
1.    In mitotic cell division the daughter cells are having the same number of chromosomes as in the  parent cell.
2.    In meiotic cell division in the first cycle the number of chromosomes becomes half.
3.    Chiasmata is formed during meiosis cell division-II.
    Codes:
    (a)    1 and 2    (b)    2 and 3
    (c)    All    (d)    1 and 3

- Answers

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