General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and ______ energy.

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    kinetic
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    heat
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    electrical
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    chemical
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Answer : 1. "kinetic"
Explanation :

1. Mechanical energy is a combination of kinetic energy and potential energy.

2. Mechanical energy is defined as the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy used to do work on an object.

3. Mechanical energy is the form of energy that is related to the position and motion of an object.

Q:

Which of the following Indian states was one of the worst affected by the tsunami on 26th December 2004?

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    Bihar
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    Maharashtra
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    Tamil Nadu
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    Uttar Pradesh
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Answer : 3. " Tamil Nadu"
Explanation :

1. Tamil Nadu was worst affected by the tsunami that occurred on 26 December 2004. The tsunami devastated the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu.

2. The tsunami also caused extensive damage to infrastructure in coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, including roads, bridges, and houses.

Q:

Which of the following statements about bryophytes is not true? 

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    They are called amphibians of the plant kingdom.
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    The presence of a special tissue is found in these for the flow of
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    water and other substances from one part of the plant body to another. Their body is generally differentiated by taking the form of stem and leaf-like structures.
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    Moss (Funaria) and Marchantia are examples of bryophytes.
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Answer : 3. "water and other substances from one part of the plant body to another. Their body is generally differentiated by taking the form of stem and leaf-like structures. "
Explanation :

All the given statements about bryophytes are true.

1.  They are called amphibians of the plant kingdom.

2. The presence of a special tissue is found in these for the flow of

3. Moss (Funaria) and Marchantia are examples of bryophytes.

Q:

______ is a dance which combines speech, mime and pure dance.

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    Kathakali
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    Bharatanatyam
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    Mohiniattam
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    Kuchipudi
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Answer : 4. "Kuchipudi"
Explanation :

1. It is a traditional Indian classical dance originating from Andhra Pradesh.

2. It is an expressive dance form that combines dance, music and drama.

3. It requires extensive footwork.

4. It is one of the major forms of Indian classical dance.

5. It originated in a village called Kuchipudi in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Q:

Starch and sugar in our food are forms of _____.

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    Proteins
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    fats
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    vitamins
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    carbohydrates
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Answer : 4. "carbohydrates"
Explanation :

1. Starch and sugar found in our food are forms of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are an important part of our diet. They provide energy to the body and are essential for other body functions.

2. Starch is a complex carbohydrate found in plants. It is found in wheat, rice, potatoes, and other grains. Starch is used to thicken food, make sugar, and make other foods.

Q:

‘Microliths’ were ______ used by early humans.

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    coins
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    stone tools
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    clothes
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    earthen pots
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Answer : 2. "stone tools"
Explanation :

1. 'Microliths' were stone tools used by early humans.

2. 'Microliths' were used by early humans for hunting and food collection.

3. Microliths were used for other purposes as well.

- cutting bone and wood

- grinding seeds

- knitting clothes

- make up

Q:

Which of the following statements about tides is INCORRECT?

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    High tides occur when the moon is in its first and last quarter.
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    Low tides are also called neap tides.
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    Tides are caused by the gravitational pull exerted by the sun and the moon on Earth’s surface.
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    Spring tides occur on full moon and new moon days
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Answer : 1. "High tides occur when the moon is in its first and last quarter."
Explanation :

All of the following statements about jowar are true.

1. Low tides are also called neap tides.

2. . Tides are caused by the gravitational pull exerted by the sun and the moon on Earth’s surface.

3. Spring tides occur on full moon and new moon days

Q:

Which Indian finance minister was India’s delegate to the World Monetary Conference at Bretton Woods in 1944?

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    KC Neogy
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    CD Deshmukh
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    John Mathai
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    RK Shanmukham Chetty
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Answer : 4. "RK Shanmukham Chetty"
Explanation :

1. In the World Monetary Conference at Bretton Woods in 1944, R. Of. Shanmukham Chetty served as the Indian Finance Minister.

 2. Served as Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly of India, and also as Dewan of Cochin State from 1935 to 1941.

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