Basic general knowledge

11. The theory of utilitarianism was expounded by

Jeremy Bentham (1748-1836)
James Mill(1773-1839)
Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900)
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe theory of utilitarianism was expounded by

12. Numismatics is the study of

coins
numbers
stamps
space

Detailed SolutionNumismatics is the study of

13. Which minerals are found in Chhattisgarh?

Iron-ore, limestone, dolomite
Coal, bauxite, corundum
Gaunet, guartz, marble, diamond
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhich minerals are found in Chhattisgarh?

14. Malfunctioning of which of the following organs causes jaundice?

Stomach
Pancreas
Liver
Kidney

Detailed SolutionMalfunctioning of which of the following organs causes jaundice?

15. The 2005 Wimbledon Women’s Singles champion defeated which of the following to win the title?

Mary Pierce
Lindsay Davenport
Maria Sharapova
Serena Williams

Detailed SolutionThe 2005 Wimbledon Women’s Singles champion defeated which of the following to win the title?

16. Vijayalakshmi Pandit was

the first women minister of an Indian state (UP)
the first women to become president of the UN General Assembly
the first Indian women Ambassador to Moscow
All of the above

Detailed SolutionVijayalakshmi Pandit was

17. Which from the following countries does not yeild veto power?

United States
United Kingdom
Canada
France

Detailed SolutionWhich from the following countries does not yeild veto power?

18. The Indian Olympic Council was established in

1938
1986
1924
1914

Detailed SolutionThe Indian Olympic Council was established in

19. Which is the major mineral found in Punjab?

Coal
Gold
Salt
Iron

Detailed SolutionWhich is the major mineral found in Punjab?

20. The air we inhale is mixture of gases. Which of the following gases in the mixture is highest in percentage?

Ozone
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide

Detailed SolutionThe air we inhale is mixture of gases. Which of the following gases in the mixture is highest in percentage?

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