GK For SSC Examinations 1. Consider the following: 1. Help ISRO in Research 2. Help Department of Space in New Discoveries 3. Commercially sell Products & Services of Indian Space Which among the above is / are the correct objectives of ANTRIX? [A]1 & 2 [B]2 & 3 [C]Only 2 [D]Only 3 Answer-D 2. Which among the following diseases is also known as " Pink Eye" ? [A]Conjunctivitis [B]Myopia [C]Astigmatism [D]Presbyopia Answer-A 3. Which among the following is used to listen and record underwater sounds? [A]Altimeter [B]Sonar [C]Hydrophone [D]RADAR Answer-C 4 . Which among the following is measured using a Vernier Calliper? [A] Dimensions [B]Time [C]Sound [D]Temperature Answer-A 5. Who among the following are considered to be the first owners of Koh-i-noor diamond? [A]Kakatiyas [B]Khiljis [C]Tughlaqs [D]Mughals Answer-A 6. Vedic mythology refers to an ancient settlement called Pushkalavati after Pushkal, who was the son of King Bharata in the epic Ramayan. What is the modern location of Pushkalavati? [A]Panipat [B]Pushkar [C]Peshawar (in Pakistan) [D]Punjab Answer- C 7. Which among the following is the correct location of Adrenal Glands in Human Body? [A] Above kidneys [B] Below kidneys [C]Above Medulla Oblongata [D]Near Pancreases Answer-A 8. Who was the first Indian to get elected in House of commons? [A]Bhikaji Kama [B]JRD Tata [C]Dadabhai Naoroji [D]Dinshaw Edulji Wacha Answer-C 9. Which among the following is the official language of Union Territory of Lakshadweep ? [A]Tamil [B]Malayalam [C]Great Andamanese [D]English Answer-B 10. Baba Amte is known for which of the following social work? [A]Work for Poor & homeless people [B]Work To Save Ganga [C]Work for Leprosy Patients [D]Work for Landless laborers Answer-C 11. Bohag Bihu is a festival in North East India, mainly in the state of ____? [A]Assam [B]Manipur [C]Meghalaya [D]Tripura Answer-A 12. Which among the following is not a part of World Bank? [A]Asian Development Bank [B]International Monetary Fund [C]International Finance Corporation [D]International Development Association Answer-A 13. National Security Guards was created by the Government of India on the pattern of Special Air Service & GSG-9 of two European Countries. Which are these two countries respectively? [A]UK & France [B]France & Germany [C]UK & Germany [D]UK and Italy Answer-C 14. National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) conducts nationwide sample surveys on various socio-economic issues in successive rounds, each round covering subjects of current interest in a specific survey period. Who is the founder of this Organization? [A]Prof. P.C.Mahalanobis [B]P.V. Sukhatme [C]C R Rao [D]Mohan Dharia Answer-A 15. Le Corbusier was the architect of which city among the following? [A]New Delhi [B]Chandigarh [C]Mumbai [D]Jaipur Answer-B 16. Karl Pearson is mainly related to which branch of Mathematics? [A]Algebra [B]Trigonometry [C]Statistics [D]Arithmetic Answer-C 17. Whose among the following had original name " Mula Shanakar" ? [A]Swami Dayanand Saraswati [B]Swami Vivekanand [C]Raja Ram Mohan Roy [D]Adi Shankaracharya Answer-A 18. Which among the following organization of Government of India is the repository of the non-current records of the Government of India and is holding them in trust for the use of administrators and scholars? [A] Archeological Survey of India [B]TheNational Archives of India [C]Sahitya Academy [D]National Library Answer-B 19. Which among the following states produces rubber in large quantities? [A]Assam [B]Kerala [C]Tamilnadu [D]Karnataka Answer-B 20. Consider the following statements: 1. The atmospheric pressure on poles is very low 2. The atmospheric pressure on equator is very high Which among the above statements is/ are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 & 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 Answer-C
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