13469.The dark lines in the solar spectrum are due to
absorption of corresponding wavelengths by the outer layers of the sun
destructive interference between waves of certain definite wavelengths
absorption of corresponding wavelengths by the prism used in the photograph
absence of corresponding wavelengths from the light emitted by the core of the sun
13533.The imaginary axis at which the earth rotates remains inclined at an angle of ____ to the plane of earths orbit.
44 1/2 °
55 1/2 °
66 1/2 °
0 °
13796.The planets that are called superior planets are
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Jupiter
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
Mercury, Pluto, Venus, Neptune and Earth
Earth, Uranus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter
12181.The originating in the Himalayan mountain complex consists of how many distinct drainage systems of the Indian Subcontinent?
Two
Three
Four
Five
13311.What is the duration of football match?
Two 15 minute period with a reset at half time
Two 25 minute period with a reset at half time
Two 35 minute period with a reset at half time
Two 45 minute period with a reset at half time
13568.A dual-layer DVD is valued because it:
Can hold more data
Contains a backup of the data stored
Uses a second layer to offer a speed increase
Creates alternative sound tracks
13581.How can you catch a computer virus?
Sending e-mail messages
Using a laptop during the winter
Opening e-mail attachments
Shopping online
13650.This virus activated every Friday the 13th, affects both .EXE and .COM files and deletes any programs run on that day. What is the name of that virus?
Chernobyl
Jerusalem
Melissa
I Love You
13724.The mica belt of the Himalayas, the major part of it is situated in
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Rajasthan
West Bengal
13807.The process of destruction or dying of fronts is called
fromtogenesis
frontolysis
both (1) and (2)
None of the above
11968.Innocent III, who became pope in 1198 led
the first crusade
the second crusade
the third crusade
the fourth crusade
12136.Rana Pratap Sagar (Rajasthan) is famous for
nuclear power station
aluminum industry
brassware
sports goods
12374.Under which article in 1968, the number of votes required in the Security Council to convene a general conference to review the charter was increased from seven to nine?
Article 81
Article 98
Article 109
Article 115
13204.out of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates present in a cell membrane, what is true?
Lipids are maximum
Carbohydrates are minimum
Carbohydrates are maximum
All three are in equal proportion
13270.When and where was weightlifting introduced in Olympics?
1986 at Athens
1988 at Seoul
1924 at St. Louis
1908 at London
13415.The group of metals Fe, Co, Ni may best called as
transition metals
main group metals
alkali metals
rare metals
13423.Permanent hardness of water may be removed by the addition of
sodium carbonate
alum
potassium permanganate
lime
13715.The most notable example of a tectonic valley is that of the
Doon valley
Kashmir valley
plains of Aksai Chin
None of the above
9683.What falling object is said to have inspired Isaac Newtons theories about gravity?
Apple
Orange
12149.Which of the following has a potential for harnessing of tidal energy in India?
Gulf of Cambay
Gulf of Mannar
Backwaters of Kerala
Chilka lake
12227.The important industries of Assam are
tea processing, oil refineries and coal
silk and plywood
both (1) and (2)
None of the above
13300.What was the purpose of establishment of NATO?
To maintain and develop individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack
To defend economic and trade interests of the developing nations of the world
TO provide collective defence and economic cooperation in south-east Asia
None of the above
13468.Who suggested that most of the mass of the atom is located in the nucleus?
Thompson
Bohr
Rutherford
Einstein
13612.Internet Explorer is a...
Any person browsing the net
Web Browser
Graphing Package
News Reader
13795.The periodic rise and fall of the sea level on the earth, gives rise to tides. This is related to
the position of the moon with reference to the earth and the gravitational pull exerted mainly by the moon and partly by the sun
infrared rays from the sun
ultraviolet rays from the sun
None of the above
11898.During World War I Germany was defeated in the Battle of Verdun on the western front and Romania declared war on the eastern front in the year
1914 AD
1915 AD
1916 AD
1917 AD
12018.On a night when the sky is clear, the temperature may dip considerably; on a cloudy night the temperature will usually dip much less. The reason for this difference is that
the clear sky allows radiant energy to escape readily from the earth
on a cloudy night the clouds are warm and therefore retard the cooling
the clear sky allows the cold of outer space to reach the earth
current of air carry the heat away from the earth on a clear night
12147.What is the predominant type of Indian agriculture?
Commercial agriculture
Extensive agriculture
plantation agriculture
subsistence agriculture
12201.The market condition when goods and services are not freely available and thus the prices are relatively high is called
rights issue
sinking fund
seller`s market
recession
12340.The velocity of sound in air (under normal condition) is
30 m/sec
320 m/sec
343 m/sec
3,320 m/sec
13181.Most fish do not sink in water because of the presence of
I. swim bladder
II. air bladder
III. air sacs
IV. air in spongy bones
Choose the right code from below.
I. swim bladder
II. air bladder
III. air sacs
IV. air in spongy bones
Choose the right code from below.
I and II are correct
II and III are correct
III and IV are correct
I, II, III and IV are correct
13271.What is the purpose of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?
Promotes International Trade with a view to accelerate economic growth of developing countries
Promotes International Monetary co-operation & expansion of International Trade
Set rules for World Trade
None of the above