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Saturday 2 March 2013

GENERAL KOWLEDGE-NOVEMBER-2012

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS/ PSC EXAMS /UPSC EXAMS /RRB/SSC EXAMS. 

1.    Which vitamin is known as Ascorbic Acid?
Vitamin C.

2.    Who is the author of the book “Planned Economy for India”?


M.Visvesvarayya.
He was a notable Indian engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore during 1912 to 1918. His birth day 15 September is celebrated as Engineer's Day in India. He was the chief designer of the flood protection system for the city of Hyderabad, as well as the chief engineer responsible for the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysore. He won Bharat Ratna in 1955.

3.    World Red Cross Day is celebrated on?
May 8.

4.    Which is called “Powerhouse of the cell”?
Mitochondria.

5.    The State Election Commissioner is appointed by?
Governor.

6.    Who invented Photocopier Machine?


Chester Carlson.
He is best known for having invented the process of electro photography, which produced a dry copy rather than a wet copy, as was produced by the mimeograph process. Carlson's process was subsequently renamed xerography, a term that literally means "dry writing."

7.    Which is the venue of 2012 nuclear security summit?
Seoul.

8.    Who is the first recognised opposition leader in the Lok Sabha?
Dr.Ram Subhag Singh.

9.    The Article related to Annual Financial Statement is?
112.

10.    Pulse Polio Programme was launched in India in?
1995.

11.    The study of blood is called?
Hematology.

12.    UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) was set up under the article?
Article 315.

13.    Who is the founder of Benaras Hindu University?
Madan Mohan Malavya.

14.    Study of fruits is known as?
Mushroom.

15.    Who is called the “Metro Man of India”?
E.V.Sreedharan.

16.    Which gas is evolved using during photosynthesis?
Oxygen.

17.    Water gas is the mixture of?
Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide.

18.    Which is widely known as Urea?
Carbamide.

19.    Which is popularly known as Mohr’s salt?
Iron ammonium Sulphate.

20.    Jog water falls is in?
Karnataka.

21.    The major component of biogas is?
Methane.

22.    Which country is the largest producer of gold in the world?
China.

23.    Which chemical is known as ‘salt gas’?
Hydrogen Chloride.

24.    When was the universal declaration of Human Rights adopted?
December 10, 1948.

25.    The book “How India Fought For Freedom” is written by?
Annie Besant.

26.    Zawar mines in Rajasthan are famous for the mineral?
Zinc

27.    Badminton originated in which country?
India.

28.    International “Mole” day is observed on?
October 23.

29.    Hindustan Shipyard Ltd is located at?
Cochin, Kerala.

30.    The 86th amendment of Indian Constitution is dealt with?
Right to Education.

31.    Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the river?
Narmada.

32.    “Silly point” is a term in a sport which is associated with?
 Cricket.

33.    The statue of Liberty was presented to USA by?
France.

34.    Full name of ELISA Test is?
Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbito Assay Test.

35.    The chemical added to give particular smell to LPG?
Ethyl Marcaptan.
Ethanethiol, commonly known as ethyl mercaptan, is an organosulfur compound with the formula CH3CH2SH. The odor of Ethanethiol is infamous. Ethanethiol is toxic. It occurs naturally as a minor component of petroleum, and may be added to otherwise odorless gaseous products such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to help warn of gas leaks. At these concentrations, ethanethiol is not harmful.

36.    Lift was firstly used in which country?
France.

37.    “The Last Judgment” is the painting of?
Michaleangelo.

38.    Who said these words “Give us good mother and I shall give you good nation”?
Napoleon.

39.    What is the size of the boxing ring?
14ft X 20ft.

40.    Which is the first month of the Saka Calendar?
Chaithra.

41.    Which is the national sport of Japan?
Judo.

42.    Who was the first Indian athlete to represent India in the Olympic Games?
Mary D’souza.

43.    What is NABARD?
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.

44.    Second World War started in the year?
1939.

45.    The farming of silkworm is called?
Sericulture.

46.    Period  of Eight Five year plan is:
1992 to 1997.

47.    The ratio of the width to the length of our national flag is:
2:3

48.    The Prime Minister who reduced the voting age to 18 years is:
Rajiv Gandhi.

49.    What gas do plats give out at night?
Carbon dioxide.

50.    P.C.Mahalanobis was the architect of which five year plan?
Second.






















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