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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Expand DNA

  1. Deoxyribo acid

  2. Deoxyribonucleic acid

  3. Deoxyiamino acid

  4. Deoxyichromonucleic acid
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, which is the molecule that carries genetic instructions for life. Option A 'Deoxyribo acid' is incomplete and incorrect. Option C 'Deoxyiamino acid' and Option D 'Deoxyichromonucleic acid' are fictional terms with no scientific meaning.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

How many boilers did Titanic have?

  1. 41

  2. 11

  3. 29

  4. 36
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The RMS Titanic had 29 boilers powering its triple-expansion steam engines. These massive boilers generated the steam needed to drive the ship's propulsion system. Options A (41), B (11), and D (36) are incorrect numbers.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who created the first mouse?

  1. Bill Gates

  2. Douglas Englebart

  3. John Mauchly

  4. Robert Noyce
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Douglas Engelbart invented the first computer mouse in 1964 at Stanford Research Institute. Bill Gates (A) co-founded Microsoft, John Mauchly (C) co-designed ENIAC, and Robert Noyce (D) co-founded Intel. The mouse was demonstrated publicly in 1968 at the 'Mother of All Demos'.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the below is not a type of computer memory?

  1. DIMM

  2. MIMM

  3. RIMM

  4. SIMM
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

MIMM is not a real type of computer memory module. DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module), SIMM (Single Inline Memory Module), and RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module) are all actual memory module types used in computers. MIMM appears to be a made-up term.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the below is the GUI commonly used with Linux?

  1. LUI

  2. GNU

  3. GPL

  4. GNOME
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

GNOME is one of the most popular GUI desktop environments for Linux systems. LUI (A) is not a standard Linux GUI. GNU (B) is the project and free software movement, not a GUI. GPL (C) is the General Public License, a software license. GNOME provides the complete desktop interface with panels, windows, and applications.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Elephant's young one is?

  1. cub

  2. kid

  3. calf

  4. whelp
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A young elephant is called a calf. 'Cub' (A) typically refers to young bears, lions, or other carnivores. 'Kid' (B) refers to young goats. 'Whelp' (D) refers to young dogs or wolves. Calf is the correct biological term for young elephants, whales, and other large mammals.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who got man of the match award In T20 2007 world cup final?

  1. Gautham Gambhir

  2. Irphan Pathan

  3. Jogindar Sharma

  4. Misbah Ul Haq
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Irfan Pathan was awarded Man of the Match in the 2007 ICC World T20 Final for his brilliant bowling performance of 3/16 in 4 overs, dismissing key Pakistani batsmen early in the innings. Gautam Gambhir (A) scored 75 runs but Pathan's bowling broke Pakistan's momentum. Joginder Sharma (C) bowled the final over, and Misbah-ul-Haq (D) was Pakistan's top-scorer but on the losing side.