Basic general knowledge

1. What is the function of a dynamo?

To convert heat energy into light energy
To convert light energy into heat energy
To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy

Detailed SolutionWhat is the function of a dynamo?

2. The sacred place of the followers of Shintoism is

Central shrine of Ise (Central of Japan)
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo
both are correct
None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe sacred place of the followers of Shintoism is

3. Thomas Cup is associated with

badminton
billiards
lawn tennis
table tennis

Detailed SolutionThomas Cup is associated with

4. The frequency of which of the following is the highest?

Micro waves
Radio waves
Gamma rays
Light waves

Detailed SolutionThe frequency of which of the following is the highest?

5. The headquarter of the International Committee of Red Cross are at

Geneva
Rome
Paris
Stockholm

Detailed SolutionThe headquarter of the International Committee of Red Cross are at

6. Fathometer is used to measure

Rainfall
Ocean depth
Sound intensity
Earthquakes

Detailed SolutionFathometer is used to measure

7. Which body of UNO carries on the function of the UNO with regard to international, economic, social, cultural, education, wealth and related matters?

General Assembly
Security Council
The Economic and Social Council
Trusteeship Council

Detailed SolutionWhich body of UNO carries on the function of the UNO with regard to international, economic, social, cultural, education, wealth and related matters?

8. The Enron project is a

atomic power project
hydro-electric project
thermal power project
gas-fired power project

Detailed SolutionThe Enron project is a

9. Lime is sometimes applied to soil in order to

increase the alkalinity of the soil
increase the acidity of the soil
restore nitrates to the soil
make the soil more porous

Detailed SolutionLime is sometimes applied to soil in order to

10. What is Magna Carta?

It was a charter of Rights granted to the Englishmen during 1215 AD by King John II
It was a charter guaranteeing the freedom of the barons, the church and the common man
It is the foundation stone of the rights and liberties of the English people
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhat is Magna Carta?

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