General knowledge MCQ

1101. Where is the largest plateau in the world located? [SSC SI & ASI Examination-2006]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Central Asia.

Exam Relevance: SSC SI & ASI, UPSC, Civil Services, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The largest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau, also known as the "Roof of the World," located in Central Asia.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Tibetan Plateau with other high-altitude regions such as the Andes in South America or the Rocky Mountains in North America.

Explanations: The Tibetan Plateau, situated in Central Asia, is the largest and highest plateau in the world. It covers an area of approximately 2.5 million square kilometers and has an average elevation of over 4,500 meters. This plateau is often referred to as the "Roof of the World" due to its vast size and high altitude.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The Tibetan Plateau, located in Central Asia, is the largest plateau in the world.
Option B: Incorrect. North America does not contain the largest plateau in the world.
Option C: Incorrect. Europe does not contain the largest plateau in the world.
Option D: Incorrect. South America does not contain the largest plateau in the world.

Mnemonic: Tibetan Plateau, Central Asia, Roof of the World.

1102. Which instrument is used to measure depth of ocean? [JKPSC Examination-2003]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Fathometer.

Exam Relevance: JKPSC, UPSC, SSC, GATE

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: A fathometer is an instrument used to measure the depth of water, particularly in oceans and seas.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse a fathometer with other instruments like a fluxmeter, which measures magnetic flux, or a galvanometer, which measures electric current.

Explanations: A fathometer uses sound waves to measure the depth of water. It sends a sound pulse and measures the time it takes for the echo to return, allowing for the calculation of depth. This makes it the correct instrument for measuring ocean depth.

Option Analysis:

Option A: A fluxmeter measures magnetic flux and is not used for measuring ocean depth.
Option B: An endoscope is a medical instrument used for visualizing the interior of the body and is not related to ocean depth measurement.
Option C: A fathometer is the correct instrument for measuring ocean depth using sound waves.
Option D: A galvanometer measures electric current and is not used for measuring ocean depth.

Mnemonic: Fathom the ocean's depth with a fathometer.

1103. Which group in the Aryan caste system were the highest ranked? [NDA NA Examination-1988]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Brahmins.

Exam Relevance: NDA, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Aryan caste system, also known as the Varna system, ranks individuals into four main categories: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras. Brahmins are the highest ranked, traditionally holding roles related to religious and scholarly pursuits.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the order of the castes or misinterpret the roles associated with each caste.

Explanations: Brahmins are the highest ranked in the Aryan caste system. They are traditionally responsible for religious rituals, teaching, and scholarly activities. This position is due to their association with spiritual purity and knowledge.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Vaisyas are the third ranked, traditionally involved in trade and agriculture.
Option B: Sudras are the lowest ranked, traditionally involved in service roles.
Option C: Kshatriyas are the second ranked, traditionally involved in warfare and governance.
Option D: Brahmins are the highest ranked, traditionally involved in religious and scholarly pursuits.

Mnemonic: B - Best, K - Kings, V - Vendors, S - Servants

1104. Name the terminals of a BJT. [CDS Examination-2021]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Emitter, Base, Collector.

Exam Relevance: CDS Examination, GATE, GRE, IAS Prelims

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: A Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) has three terminals: Emitter, Base, and Collector.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the terminals of a BJT with those of other electronic components, such as a Field-Effect Transistor (FET) or a diode.

Explanations: A Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) is a three-terminal device used for amplifying or switching electronic signals. The three terminals are named Emitter, Base, and Collector. The Emitter is responsible for emitting charge carriers, the Base controls the flow of these carriers, and the Collector collects them. This configuration allows the BJT to function as an amplifier or a switch in electronic circuits.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Drain, Gate, Source are the terminals of a Field-Effect Transistor (FET), not a BJT.
Option B: Positive, Negative, Neutral are not specific to any electronic component and do not apply to a BJT.
Option C: Anode, Cathode, Triode are not the correct terminals for a BJT. Anode and Cathode are typically associated with diodes, and Triode is a type of vacuum tube.
Option D: Emitter, Base, Collector are the correct terminals of a BJT.

Mnemonic: EBC - Emitter, Base, Collector

1105. Track and field star Carl Lewis won how many gold medals at the 1984 Olympic games? [MP High Court Examination-1984]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Four.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Carl Lewis, a renowned track and field athlete, won four gold medals at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the number of medals won by Carl Lewis in different Olympic Games or with other athletes.

Explanations: Carl Lewis won four gold medals at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The events in which he won gold were the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4x100 meter relay. This performance solidified his status as one of the greatest athletes in Olympic history.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as Carl Lewis won more than two gold medals in the 1984 Olympics.
Option B: Incorrect, as Carl Lewis won more than three gold medals in the 1984 Olympics.
Option C: Correct, as Carl Lewis won four gold medals in the 1984 Olympics.
Option D: Incorrect, as Carl Lewis did not win eight gold medals in the 1984 Olympics.

1106. An agreement not enforceable by law is [Services Civil UPSC Examination-2003]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Void Agreement.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, CLAT, LSAT, Bar Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: A void agreement is one that is not enforceable by law and has no legal effect. It is as if the agreement never existed.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse void agreements with voidable agreements, where the latter can be ratified or rescinded by one of the parties.

Explanations: An agreement that is not enforceable by law is termed a void agreement. This means the agreement has no legal effect and cannot be enforced in a court of law. It is as if the agreement never existed, which aligns with the definition of a void agreement.

Option Analysis:

Option A: A valid agreement is one that is enforceable by law, which contradicts the given condition.
Option B: A void agreement is not enforceable by law, which matches the given condition.
Option C: A voidable agreement can be ratified or rescinded by one of the parties, which does not fit the given condition.
Option D: An illegal agreement is one that is against the law, which is different from an agreement that is not enforceable by law.

Mnemonic: Void = Vapour, Vanishes, Void

1107. Which of the following cannot be treated as revenue expenditure? [West Bengal Police Examination-1981]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Wages paid for the erection of plant and machinery.

Exam Relevance: CPA, CFA, CA, Competitive Government Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Revenue expenditure is incurred in the day-to-day operations of a business and is expensed in the period it is incurred. Capital expenditure, on the other hand, is incurred to acquire or improve the capacity of an asset and is capitalized.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse revenue and capital expenditures, particularly when the expenditure is related to the installation or improvement of assets.

Explanations: Wages paid for the erection of plant and machinery are considered capital expenditure because they are incurred to bring the asset to its intended use. This expenditure is not a routine operating expense but rather an investment in the asset, which is why it cannot be treated as revenue expenditure.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Obsolescence cost is not a standard term in accounting and does not directly relate to revenue or capital expenditure.
Option B: Cost of goods purchased for resale is a revenue expenditure as it is directly related to the business's operations and is expensed in the period of sale.
Option C: Wages paid for the erection of plant and machinery are capital expenditure as they are incurred to bring the asset to its intended use.
Option D: Expenses incurred by way of repairs of existing assets which do not add to their earning capacity are revenue expenditure as they are routine maintenance costs.

1108. After a long cold war of several decades Taiwan recently signed an agreement to expand air links and accept main land investment with which of the following countries in its neighbourhood? [General Knowledge for HDFC Bank Examination-1981]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) China.

Exam Relevance: HDFC Bank Examination, UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Taiwan and China have a complex political relationship, with Taiwan being a self-governing territory that China claims as part of its territory. The agreement to expand air links and accept mainland investment is a significant step in improving relations between the two.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse Taiwan's relations with other neighboring countries like Malaysia or Indonesia, which do not have the same historical and political ties as China.

Explanations: Taiwan and China have a long history of political tension and a cold war-like situation. The agreement to expand air links and accept mainland investment signifies a thawing of relations and a move towards economic cooperation. This agreement is significant because it involves direct interaction and economic ties between Taiwan and China, which are not present with other neighboring countries like India, Malaysia, or Indonesia.

Option Analysis:

Option A: India is not directly involved in the air links and investment agreements with Taiwan.
Option B: China is the correct answer as it is the country with which Taiwan signed the agreement to expand air links and accept mainland investment.
Option C: Malaysia is not involved in the specific agreement mentioned.
Option D: Indonesia is not involved in the specific agreement mentioned.

Mnemonic: Taiwan-China, Air-Ties

1109. A(n) ..... is a rule that describes a pattern in the natural world. [APSET Examination-1997]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Scientific law.

Exam Relevance: APSET, GRE, MCAT

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: A scientific law is a statement that describes a pattern or relationship in nature that has been repeatedly observed and tested.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse a scientific law with a theory, which is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world based on a body of facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experimentation.

Explanations: A scientific law is a rule that describes a pattern in the natural world. It is based on repeated observations and experiments, and it can be expressed as a mathematical formula or a concise statement. The other options do not fit this definition: a theory is a well-substantiated explanation, a hypothesis is a proposed explanation that can be tested, and an observation is a statement about what has been seen or measured.

Option Analysis:

Option A: A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, not a rule that describes a pattern.
Option B: A hypothesis is a proposed explanation that can be tested, not a rule that describes a pattern.
Option C: A scientific law is a rule that describes a pattern in the natural world, which matches the given definition.
Option D: An observation is a statement about what has been seen or measured, not a rule that describes a pattern.

1110. Only Indian to win Nobel Prize in physics [Karnataka State Police Examination-2015]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Dr.CV Raman.

Exam Relevance: Karnataka State Police Examination, UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Dr. C.V. Raman was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light and the discovery of the Raman effect.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Dr. C.V. Raman with other notable Indian scientists such as Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who was a renowned scientist and former President of India, but did not win a Nobel Prize in Physics.

Explanations: Dr. C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect, which is the inelastic scattering of a photon by matter. This discovery was significant in the field of spectroscopy and solid-state physics. No other Indian scientist has won a Nobel Prize in Physics before or since Dr. Raman.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a renowned scientist and former President of India, but he did not win a Nobel Prize in Physics.
Option B: Dr. C.V. Raman was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman effect.
Option C: Aryabhatta was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer, not a Nobel Prize winner.
Option D: Marie Curie was a Polish-French physicist and chemist who won two Nobel Prizes, but she was not Indian.

Mnemonic: Raman Effect, Nobel, 1930

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