General Knowledge Questions

Q:

AIDS is caused by the organisms which are

A) bacteria B) fungi
C) viruses (HTLV III) D) ProtoZoa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) viruses (HTLV III)

Explanation:

AIDS: The term means Acquired Immunity Deficiency Synodrome. The virus attacks the T cells of the (white corpuscle type) blood and destroys them.

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What is India’s rank in the Global Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 by World Economic Forum ?

A) 40th B) 52nd
C) 12th D) 6th
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40th

Explanation:

India has jumped 12 places to 40th rank globally in travel and tourism competitiveness list by World Economic Forum.

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Which is evidence that supports the dynamo theory?

A) Earth's outer core contains liquid that conducts electricity B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron
C) Granite and basalt conduct electricity D) Convection occurs in Earth's inner core
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron

Explanation:

In physics, the dynamo theory proposes a mechanism by which a celestial body such as Earth or a star generates a magnetic field.

Earth's crust core contains a large amount of iron and nickel is the evidence of the dynamo theory.

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Q:

Who advocated the theory of laissez Faire

A) Marshall B) Malthus
C) Adam smith D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Adam smith

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Q:

National Statistics day observed every year on

A) 20 October B) 20 July
C) 29 June D) 21 September
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 29 June

Explanation:

National Statistics day is celebrated annually 29th June, on the occasion of Birth anniversary of India’s eminent statistician Late Prof Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.

It also commemorates the contributions made by PC Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning.

 

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Q:

The Indian Space Research Organisation is planning its maiden mission to explore which planet ?

A) Mars B) Saturn
C) Jupiter D) Venus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Venus

Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) is planning its maiden mission to Venus and its second one to Red planet. The same was confirmed by the newly allotted budget to the department of space, which mentions provisions for 'Mars Orbiter Mission II and Mission Venus'.

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Q:

Teressa Island is located in which union territory of India?

A) Andaman & Nicobar B) Pondicherry
C) Delhi D) Lakshadweep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Andaman & Nicobar

Explanation:

Teressa Island is located in Andaman & Nicobar of India.

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Q:

'Barren Island' which is the only active volcano in India is situated in?

A) Rajasthan B) Andaman-Nicobar
C) Chattisgarh D) Lakshadweep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Andaman-Nicobar

Explanation:

The only active volcano in India is situated in Andaman-Nicobar islands.

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