General Knowledge (PPSC & FPSC) Part 4

 

The Olympic Flame, was, for the first time, ceremonially lighted and burnt in a giant torch at the entrance of the stadium at

A. Athens Games (1896) B. London Games (1908) C. Paris Games (1924) D. Amsterdam Games (1928) Answer: Option D

 

The Olympic Flame symbolises

A. unity among various nations of the world B. speed, perfection and strength C. sports as a means for securing harmony among nations D. continuity between the ancient and modern games Answer: Option D

 

The reaction which converts sugar solution into alcohol is an example of

A. saponification B. hydrogenation C. fermentation D. hydrolysis Answer: Option C

 

The Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin was

A. Alexander Fleming B. Albert Einstein C. Archimeder D. Aryabhatta Answer: Option A

 

The number of already named bones in the human skeleton is

A. 200 B. 206 C. 212 D. 218 Answer: Option B

 

The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is

A. studying population dynamics B. collecting population data C. evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes D. All of the above Answer: Option D

 

The six official languages of the United Nations are:

1. Arabic
2. Chinese (Mandarin)
3. English
4. French
5. Russian
6. Spanish

 

The ozone layer restricts

A. visible light B. infrared radiation C. x-rays and gamma rays D. ultraviolet radiation Answer: Option D

 

The Secretary-General is required to submit an annual report on the work of the UN to

A. the General Assembly B. the Security Council C. the Trusteeship Council D. All of the above simultaneously Answer: Option A

 

The site of the third oldest civilisation after the Sumerian and Egyption, Mohenjo-daro, was Built in

A. 2500 BC B. 2500-2000 BC C. 2300 BC D. 2200 BC Answer: Option A

 

The saffron colour in the national flag signifies

A. truth and peace B. courage and Sacrifice C. faith and chivalry D. None of the above Answer: Option B

 

The news agency Reuters belongs to which of the following country?

A. Palestine B. Yugoslavia C. Vietnam D. UK Answer: Option D

 

The sacred place of the followers of Shintoism is

A. Central shrine of Ise (Central of Japan) B. Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo C. both are correct D. None of the above Answer: Option C

 

The smallest state of India is

A. Rajasthan B. Sikkim C. Himachal Pradesh D. Goa Answer: Option D

 

The parts of the Mahabharata which include Bhagawad Gita, is

A. more then 100 years old B. more then 2500 years old C. more then 1500 years old D. None of the above Answer: Option B

 

The ruling party of Singapore, where no opposition parties are allowed is called

A. People's Party B. People's Action Party C. Labour Party D. Communist Party Answer: Option B

 

The restoration o the Olympic Games at the end of the last century was at the initiative of a/an

A. French baron B. Greek philosopher C. German philanthropist D. English duke Answer: Option A

 

The national sport of Canada is

A. tennis and cricket B. lacrosse C. judo D. rugby and football Answer: Option B

 

The Prize that is awarded every two years to people who have worded for "Freedom of speech", is

A. Plame Prize B. UNEOSCO Prize for Tolerance C. Unesco Peace Award D. Monismanien Swedish Answer: Option D

 

The origin of modern badminton is attributed to

A. India B. Britain C. France D. Spain Answer: Option B

 

The SAF (South Asian Federation) Game, as a part of the SAARC programme, was first held in

A. 1964 B. 1974 C. 1984 D. 1994 Answer: Option C

 

The normal threshold of hearing is around

A. 60-80 db B. 45-60 db C. 100-120 db D. 25-45 db Answer: Option D

 

The refrigerant commonly used for domestic refrigerators is

A. alcohol B. ammonia C. neon D. None of the above Answer: Option B

 

The normal term of office for which the President and Vice-President of the International Court of Justice are elected is

A. three years B. five years C. seven years D. nine years Answer: Option A

 

The ozone layer is being destroyed by chlorofluorocarbons. In this regard which do you consider as the most harmful?

A. Carbon atom B. Chlorine atom C. Fluorine atom D. The entire compound Answer: Option B

 

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was created in

A. 1945 B. 1947 C. 1949 D. 1951 Answer: Option C

 

The principal bodies of the UNO are I.        The General Assembly and the Security Council II.        The Economic and Social Council III.        International Court of Justice IV.        Trusteeship Council and secretariat

A. I B. I, II C. I,II,III D. All of the above Answer: Option D

 

The range of missile Agni is approximately

A. 150 km B. 1200-2000 km C. 500 m to 9 km D. 4 km Answer: Option B

 

The process of revival of learning that swept across Europe in 15th and 16th centuries is called

A. feudalisam B. crusade C. renaissance D. communism Answer: Option C

 

The red blood cells are in the

A. heart B. liver C. lymph nodes D. bone marrow Answer: Option D

 

The revival work of the Olympic Games was undertaken by Baron Pierre deCoubertin after a lapse of 15 centuries. The first modern Games were held in 1896 at

A. Athens B. London C. Paris D. St. Louis Answer: Option A

 

The significance of the lotus symbol is

A. culture and civilisation B. peace C. justice D. sign of mourning, in protest Answer: Option A

 

The number of judges is European Court of Human Rights are

A. 5 B. 11 C. 47 D. 15 Answer: Option C

 

The Roman governor and principal assassin in the murder of Julies Caesar was

A. Marcus Junius Brutus B. Marco Polo C. Leon Trotsky D. Karl Markx Answer: Option A

 

The term of office of the UN Secretary-General is

A. three years B. four years C. five years D. six years Answer: Option C

 

 

The Newspaper Paravada is taken out in

A. London B. Beijing C. Jakarta D. Moscow Answer: Option D

 

The Olympic Symbol (Summer Games) comprises five rings or circles linked together to represent

A. the sporting friendship of all people B. the five continents C. both (a) and (b) D. None of the above Answer: Option C

 

The prize given to individuals fighting for freedom, independence and dignity of people is

A. Simon Bolivai Prize B. Golden Bear Award C. David Cohen Award D. Owen Global Award Answer: Option A

 

The SI unit of ___ is named after Andre Marie Ampere.

A. power B. potential difference C. electric current D. energy Answer: Option C

 

The regional economic commissions of the Economic and social Council (UNO) are

A. ECE (Economic Commission of Europe) and ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia) B. ECLA (Economic Commission for Latin America) and ECA (Economic Commission for Africa) C. ECWA (Economic Commission for Western Asia) and ECLA D. All of the above

 

The playground of baseball is known as

A. court B. diamond C. ring D. pitch Answer: Option B

 

The sacred text of Confucianism is

A. The Tripitaka B. The Analects C. Quran D. no specific text Answer: Option B

 

The National Convention framed the new Republican constitution of France in 1795, according to which

A. the executive authority of the state was vested in a committee of five directors, called the Directory B. a bicameral legislature was established C. both (a) and (b) D. None of the above Answer: Option C

 

The playground of lawn tennis is called

A. court B. ring C. arena D. rink Answer: Option A

 

The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) was established on

A. April 4, 1949 B. September 1, 1966 C. December 12, 1990 D. January 20, 1950 Answer: Option A

 

The number of principal organs of the United Nation is

A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 Answer: Option D

 

The Reliance Cup was earlier known by the name of

A. Benson and Hedges Cup B. McDowell's Challenge Cup C. Prudential Cup D. Rothmans Cup Answer: Option C

 

The Rh factor refers to

A. a protein substance found in the blood of some people B. a hormone carried by the blood C. the ratio of red corpuscles to white corpuscles in the blood D. a process that speeds up the clothing of blood Answer: Option A

 

The Reliance Cup is associated with

A. sea plane race (England) B. world badminton (women) C. badminton D. cricket Answer: Option D

 

The scientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was

A. Newton B. Dalton C. Copernicus D. Einstein Answer: Option C

 

The number of sovereign countries who are members of the United Nations, is

A. 180 B. 182 C. 195 D. 191 Answer: Option C

 

The sacred place for Buddhists is

A. Lumbini (Nepal) where Buddha was born B. Bodh Gaya (Bihar) where Buddha received enlightenment C. Kusinagara (UP) where Buddha attained Nirvana D. All of the above Answer: Option D

 

The News Agency "Associated Press" is of

A. Indonesia B. America C. Bangladesh D. China Answer: Option B

 

The Olympic Flame was lit for the first time at the Amsterdam stadium in

A. 1981 B. 1928 C. 1938 D. 1948 Answer: Option B

 

The significance of peace is denoted by which of the following symbol?

A. Olive branch B. Green light C. Lotus D. Red flag Answer: Option A

 

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awards the Nobel Prize in

A. physics B. economics C. chemistry D. both (a) and (c) Answer: Option D

 

The 'pulse' of the aquatic environment can be ascertained by measuring

A. nitrogen B. oxygen C. alkalinity D. conductivity Answer: Option B

 

The range of R.B.C to W.B.C in the human body is

A. 15 : 500 B. 10 : 500 C. 5 : 500 D. 1 : 500 Answer: Option D

 

The number of chromosomes in human body is

A. 42 B. 44 C. 46 D. 48 Answer: Option C

 

The purest form of water can be obtained from

A. a deep tubewell B. a running stream C. a hot water spring D. a heavy shower of rain Answer: Option D