General Awareness Questions

Q:

One of the following was not associated with the Gadar party

A) Lala Hardayal B) Baba Gurdit Singh
C) Mohammad Barkatullah D) Sohan Singh Bhakna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Baba Gurdit Singh

Explanation:
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Q:

Chinese writers mention India by the name of

A) Yin-tu B) Si-Yu-Ki
C) Sikia-Pono D) Fo-Kwo-Ki
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Yin-tu

Explanation:

The Chinese writers mention India by the name of "Yin-tu".

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One major cause of floods is

A) light rain over a large area B) a decrease in stream discharge
C) rapid spring snowmelt D) increased capacity of stream channels
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) rapid spring snowmelt

Explanation:

There are lots of reasons behind the flood in any area but the main reason is a heavy downpour or rapid snowmelt can flood canyons with a mixture of soil, rock, and water is a major cause of floods.

 

When the spring times come, sometimes there's a lot of warmth that suddenly comes, especially nowadays when there are things such as global warming. So the snow melts and large amounts of water can flood the fields that are often found at the foot of a mountain or similar things.

 

But they may also be caused by deforestation, drainage channel modification from a landslide, earthquake or volcanic eruption. Examples include outburst floods and lahars.

 

 

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Q:

In e-FRRO, 'FRRO' stands for?

A) Foreigners Reacceptance Registration Office B) Foreigners Regional Registration Office
C) Foreigners Regaining Registration Office D) Foreigners Registry Registration Office
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Foreigners Regional Registration Office

Explanation:

Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the web-based application e-FRRO (e-Foreigners Regional Registration Office) scheme under which foreigners can avail, various visa and immigration-related services online. This will facilitate hassle-free travel to India for foreigners.

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Q:

Carbon monoxide is a common atmospheric pollutant.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Carbon monoxide is one of the major pollutant present in the world. The six most common pollutants include ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.


 


Carbon monoxide is a common atmospheric pollutant. It is produced largely in combustion processes like in industries and in vehicles. It is a gas that cannot be seen nor smelled.

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Q:

Wild animals are not considered a natural resource.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

The given statement is False. Wild animals are considered as a natural resource.


Natural resources are resources taken from nature to satisfy our needs. These natural resources are:


1) Air


2) Water


3) Soil


4) Plants


5) Animals


6) Minerals


7) Forests


8) Natural Gas


9) Coal


10) Petroleum.

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Q:

The study of the weather is known as

A) Weatherology B) Siesmology
C) Meteorology D) Pulmology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Meteorology

Explanation:

Meteorology is the study of weather and Earth's atmosphere. Climatology is another term used to describe the study of weather.

 

Studying the weather is not only useful for determining if you'll need an umbrella for the day. While forecasting is an important aspect of studying weather, understanding weather patterns provides valuable information about the status of the planet.

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Q:

An implied power is one that

Answer

Implied powers are powers of U.S. government which have not been explicitly granted by the Constitution but that is implied by the necessary and proper clause to be delegated for the purpose of carrying out the enumerated powers.

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