Tag: general knowledge

Questions Related to general knowledge

The higher the wind speed and the longer the fetch or distance of open water across which the wind blows and waves travel, the ____ waves and the ____ enerty they prosses.
general knowledge

  1. larger, more

  2. larger, less

  3. smaller, more

  4. smaller, less

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Correct Option: A

The hazards of radiation belts include
general knowledge

  1. deterioration of electronic circuits

  2. damage of solar cells of spacecraft

  3. adverse effect on living organisms

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

The great Victoria Desert is located in
general knowledge

  1. Canada

  2. West Africa

  3. Australia

  4. North America

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Correct Option: C

The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are
general knowledge

  1. latitudes

  2. longitudes

  3. geographic grids

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C

The light of distant starts is affected by
general knowledge

  1. the earth's atmosphere

  2. interstellar dust

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C

The landmass of which of the following continents is the least?
general knowledge

  1. Africa

  2. Asia

  3. Australia

  4. Europe

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Correct Option: C

Without ____ the equator would be much hotter than it is while the poles would be much cooler.
general knowledge

  1. latitudinal redistribution of heat

  2. cycle of air circulation

  3. global wind pattern

  4. All are similar terms

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Correct Option: D

The habitats valuable for commercially harvested species are called
general knowledge

  1. coral reefs

  2. sea grass bed

  3. hot spots

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B

Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of
general knowledge science & technology

  1. collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

  2. action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen

  3. action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

  4. lightning discharge in atmosphere

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Correct Option: A

It is easier to roll a stone up a sloping road than to lift it vertical upwards because
general knowledge science & technology

  1. work done in rolling is more than in lifting

  2. work done in lifting the stone is much more than rolling it

  3. work done in both is same but the rate of doing work is less in rolling

  4. work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it

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Correct Option: D