Tag: general knowledge

Questions Related to general knowledge

Relative to shale, sandstone is a much more common reservoir rock for petroleum because of which of the following?
general knowledge science & technology

  1. shale is more porous so the oil tends to leak out over time

  2. shale, especially black shale, is much richer in primary organic matter than is sandstone

  3. sandstone is more abundant than shale

  4. sandstone is more permeable than shale, so fluids may flow through it faster

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Correct Option: D

Which car did sachin receive from ferrai for his feat of equalling Don Bradman's 29 centuries in Test Cricket
general knowledge sports

  1. Ferrari F355

  2. Ferrari 360 Modena

  3. Ferrari 458 Italia

  4. Ferrari F430

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Correct Option: B

"In my life, I was faced with the choice between love and hate. I chose love, and the result is as you see."
general knowledge

  1. Jeffrey Meek

  2. A R Rahman

  3. Bill Clinton

  4. Lance Armstrong

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following environmental effect is NOT linked directly to the use of basic fossil fuels?
general knowledge science & technology

  1. acid rain and snow

  2. groundwater contamination

  3. urban air pollution

  4. global warming (by the “greenhouse” effect)

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Correct Option: B

Sachin Tendulkar is the 2nd Indian batsman to hit six 4's in an innings.
general knowledge

  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B

"They can have any colour, as long as it is black."
general knowledge

  1. George Washington

  2. Michael Dell

  3. Henry Ford

  4. Steve Jobs

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Correct Option: C

Tendulkar played his first Test match against Pakistan and bowled by another debutant of pakistan. Who is that ?
general knowledge sports

  1. Wasim Akram

  2. Aquib Javed

  3. Waqar Younis

  4. Mushtaq Mohammad

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Correct Option: C

'Smart Pigs' used to monitor the integrity of a pipeline may feature:
general knowledge science & technology

  1. GPS

  2. Magnetic sensors

  3. Ultrasound scanners

  4. all of the above

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Correct Option: D

How many man of the match awards Sachin earned in ODIs
general knowledge sports

  1. 57

  2. 58

  3. 59

  4. 60

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following would NOT be considered a compelling reason why we need to find “alternate” energy sources to that of fossil fuels?

general knowledge science & technology

  1. The environmental impact of burning huge quantities of fossil fuels will have an adverse effect on the atmosphere.

  2. Present estimates indicate that the population explosion will result in an increasing depletion of the fossil fuel reserves.

  3. More than 85% of the energy used in the U.S.A. is from nonrenewable resources.

  4. Using increased amounts of fossil fuels to meet increasing demand will be stable for many centuries.

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Correct Option: D