General Knowledge Questions

Q:

'Vikalp' is a scheme launched by Indian Railways to help wait-listed passengers. Which of the following is NOT true about this scheme?

A) Confirmed berths in alternate trains. B) No-extra charges will be taken from passengers.
C) Wait-listed passengers can avail opportunity of travelling in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Special trains even when booking made is in other mail/express trains. D) Vikalp scheme will be initially available for e-tickets only.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Confirmed berths in alternate trains.

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Q:

In polar areas, solar radiation strikes earth at a

A) small angle B) right angle
C) large angle D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) small angle

Explanation:

The earth receives energy from the Sun in the form of radiation . The Earth reflects about 30% of the incoming solar radiation. In polar areas, solar radiation strikes earth at a low angle. The more acute the angle at which the sunlight strikes, the more atmosphere that sunlight must pass through.

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Q:

World's first fully solar-powered airport is in

A) India B) China
C) Dubai D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) India

Explanation:

World's first fully solar-powered airport is in India. The Cochin International Airport is powered by a solar plant comprised of over 46,000 solar panel units.

 

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Q:

Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty was signed in

Answer

1991 AD

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Q:

Computers on an internet are identified by

A) Street address B) E-mail address
C) IP address D) all of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) IP address

Explanation:

An Internet Protocol address is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. An IP address serves two main functions: host or network interface identification and location addressing

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Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

All bark and no bite

 

A) Children should only be scolded but never beaten B) To be full of big talk but lacking action
C) The person who appears most scary will help you the most D) A person who talks a lot will never harm you
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To be full of big talk but lacking action

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Q:

Select the word with the correct spelling.

A) adoption B) crocusses
C) dollorous D) pallatine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) adoption

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Q:

What is Gol Gumbadh ?

A) Mausoleum of Hyder Ali B) Mausoleum of Aurangazeb
C) Mausoleum of Chand Bibi D) Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah

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