General Knowledge Questions

Q:

Operating system functions may include

A) multiprogramming B) input/output control
C) virtual storage D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

An operating system has three main functions:

(1) manage the computer's resources, such as the central processing unit, memory, disk drives, and printers,

(2) establish a user interface, and

(3) execute and provide services for applications software.

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Q:

Damage to hearing is caused by sounds which exceed

A) 70 decibles B) 80 decibles
C) 100 decibles D) 120 decibles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 120 decibles

Explanation:

High frequency sound attacks the tympanic memberane and makes it defective. 120 decibles is too high a pitch to be heard and therefore it impairs the hearing ability.

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Q:

“Chief Minister’s Award” has been launched by which state government to reward districts adopting digital payments?

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Rajastan
C) Assam D) Kerala
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Assam

Explanation:

The C.M of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal has recently launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Award’ to promote digital transaction in Assam.

 

The Chief Minister’s Award would be given to the best performing district of the state that adopts digital payment methods and also educate larger section of the society about the cashless transaction.

 

The winning district’s Deputy Commissioner would be presented a prize of Rs 50,000 at the end of financial year 2016-2017 after March 31, 2017.

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Q:

The book "The Man who knew Infinity" by Robert Kanigel and extensively reviewed in Indian newspapers is the biography of 

A) Vikram Sarabhai B) Sir Homi J Bhabha
C) Sir CV Raman D) Srinivasa Ramanujan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Srinivasa Ramanujan

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Q:

Which method of expressing direction is indicated in the illustration?

A) Section B) Interjuction
C) Intersection D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Intersection

Explanation:

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Intersection method of expressing direction is indicated in the illustration.

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Q:

When is genetic drift a major factor in evolution?

A) When there is male competition B) When there is artificial selection
C) When there is no selective pressure D) When there is disruptiveselection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) When there is no selective pressure

Explanation:

Genetic drift or allelic drift is the change in the relative frequency in which a gene variant (allele) occurs in a population due to random sampling and chance.

 

When is genetic drift a major factor in evolution is

* When there is low gene flow.

* When there is no selective pressure.

* When there is a bottleneck.

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Q:

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched

A) West Bengal - Highest density of population B) Himachal Pradesh - Highest sex ratio
C) Uttar Pradesh - Highest percentage of Scheduled Castes population D) Nagaland - Highest percentage of Scheduled Tribes population
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) West Bengal - Highest density of population

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Q:

Name the India's highest award which is given to a civilian

A) Bharat Ratna B) Param Vir Chakra
C) National Film Award D) Jananpeth Award
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bharat Ratna

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