General Awareness Practice Question and Answer

Q: In which layer is the temperature the lowest? 1250 0

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    Troposphere
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    Ionosphere
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    Mesosphere
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    Stratosphere
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Answer : 3. "Mesosphere"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Mesosphere Explanation: The mesosphere lies above the stratosphere and extends to an altitude of about 85 km. This is layer is often referred to as the cold layer, as the lowest readings in the atmosphere are found here.   Temperature decreases with height, reaching a minimum average value of -90 ºC at the top of the layer.

Q: Speeding is a factor in ___ % of fatal crashes. 1125 0

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    30
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    25
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    20
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    15
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Answer : 1. "30"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 30 Explanation: Speed has been identified as a key risk factor in road traffic injuries, influencing both the risk of a road crash as well as the severity of the injuries that result from crashes. Speeding is a factor in 30 % of all fatal accidents.

Q: Which continent has the most countries? 1185 0

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    Asia
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    Africa
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    Antarctica
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    Europe
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Answer : 2. "Africa"
Explanation :

Answer: B) Africa Explanation: We know that, there are 7 continents in the world. They are : Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, South America, Europe and Antarctica.   Africa - 53 countries Asia - 48 countries Europe - 45 countries Antarctica - 0 countries   Hence, the continent Africa has most number of countries with 53 countries and in second place Asia has 48 , third Europe has 45 countries.

Q: Where is it legal to tie up your boat? 1496 0

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    to a lighted buoy
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    to a mooring buoy
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    to a non-lateral marker
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    to a safe water marker
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Answer : 2. "to a mooring buoy"
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Answer: B) to a mooring buoy Explanation: Mooring buoy are white with a blue horizontal band. They usually are placed in marinas and other areas where boats are allowed to anchor. These are the only buoys you may tie up to legally.

Q: Richest man in Asia 2018? 1296 0

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    Mukesh Ambani
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    Jack Ma
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    Prem Ji
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    Lee
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Answer : 1. "Mukesh Ambani"
Explanation :

Answer: A) Mukesh Ambani Explanation: Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani topples Jack Ma as Asia’s richest person as he positions Reliance Industries to disrupt the e-commerce space in India.   The chairman of India’s refining-to-telecoms conglomerate, Ambani was estimated to be worth US$44.3 billion in July 2018 with the share price of Reliance Industries rising 1.6 per cent to a record 1,099.8 rupees (US$16.05), according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.   Jack Ma’s wealth stood at US$44 billion at the close of trading on the sameday in the US, where the company is listed.

Q: FIFA 2018 World Cup won by 952 0

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    Croatia
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    Brazil
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    Argentina
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    France
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Answer : 4. "France"
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Answer: D) France Explanation: France national football team has won the FIFA 2018 - an international football tournament contested by the men's national teams of the member associations of FIFA once every four years. It took place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018.

Q: Which Indian state shares the most borders with other states? 1598 0

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    Uttarakhand
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    Rajasthan
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    Madhya Pradesh
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    Uttar Pradesh
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Answer : 4. "Uttar Pradesh"
Explanation :

Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is the Indian state which share the most borders with 9 different states.   Neighbouring States of Uttar Pradesh – Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh in northwest, Delhi, Haryana and Rajasthan in west, Madhya Pradesh in south, Chhattisgarh in southeast, Bihar and Jharkhand in east.

Q: The study of the weather is known as 1559 0

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    Weatherology
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    Siesmology
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    Meteorology
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    Pulmology
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Answer : 3. "Meteorology"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Meteorology Explanation: Meteorology is the study of weather and Earth's atmosphere. Climatology is another term used to describe the study of weather.   Studying the weather is not only useful for determining if you'll need an umbrella for the day. While forecasting is an important aspect of studying weather, understanding weather patterns provides valuable information about the status of the planet.

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