Top 1000 GK Questions for Competitive Exams
Solar cells work on the principle of
(A) Photovoltaic effect
(B) photoelectric effect
(C) photoconductive effect
(D) photosynthesis
Correct Answer : A
Which part of the nervous system controls the activities of internal organs?
(A) Spinal cord
(B) Cerebrum
(C) Cerebellum
(D) Medulla Oblongata
Correct Answer : D
Materials for rain-proof coats and tents owe their water proof properties to
(A) Surface tension
(B) Viscosity
(C) Specific gravity
(D) Elasticity
Correct Answer : A
In the human body, fats are stored in the
(A) Epidermis
(B) Adipose tissue
(C) Liver
(D) Epithelium
Correct Answer : B
An element that does not occur in nature but can be produced artificially is
(A) thorium
(B) radium
(C) plutonium
(D) uranium
Correct Answer : C
The 'Greenhouse effect' is produced due to the presence of excess amount of
(A) Sulphur dioxide
(B) Nitrogen dioxide
(C) Carbon monoxide
(D) Methane
Correct Answer : D
Which of the following is biodegradable?
(A) Paper
(B) D.D.T.
(C) Aluminum
(D) Plastic
Correct Answer : A
Who has been appointed as chief design consultant for TRIFED?
(A) Tarun Tahiliani
(B) Manish Malhotra
(C) Rohit Bal
(D) Ritu Beri
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Ritu Beri, the iconic global fashion designer, represents the best of Indian and international fashion. Hence their creativity will foster synergy with world class handmade masterpieces of tribal craftsmen and artisans to create a mini India of Tribal Haute Couture.
Acid rain is caused due to pollution of atmosphere by
(A) oxides of carbon and nitrogen
(B) oxides of nitrogen and Sulphur
(C) oxides of nitrogen and phosphorous
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
A mixture of water and alcohol can be separated by
(A) Filtration
(B) Evaporation
(C) Decantation
(D) Distillation
Correct Answer : D
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