General knowledge MCQ

1111. Capital market can be divided into:- [SSC CHSL Examination-2003]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Both (A) and (B).

Exam Relevance: SSC CHSL, UPSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The capital market is divided into different segments based on the type of securities traded. The two primary segments are the gilt-edged market and the industrial securities market.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that the capital market is only divided into one type of market, such as the gilt-edged market, without recognizing the industrial securities market.

Explanations: The capital market is a financial market where long-term debt or equity-backed securities are bought and sold. It is divided into two main segments: the gilt-edged market, which deals with government securities, and the industrial securities market, which deals with corporate securities. Therefore, both segments are correct, making option C the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The gilt-edged market is a part of the capital market, but it is not the only segment.
Option B: The industrial securities market is also a part of the capital market, but it is not the only segment.
Option C: Both the gilt-edged market and the industrial securities market are segments of the capital market, making this the correct answer.
Option D: The personal securities market is not a recognized segment of the capital market.

Mnemonic: GIM: Gilt-edged, Industrial, Market

1112. This region used teepees as temporary shelter because they could easily be moved which suited their nomadic lifestyle. [UPSC Examination-2019]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Plains.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services Exam, Competitive General Knowledge

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Teepees were used as temporary shelters by nomadic tribes, particularly those living on the Plains.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the use of teepees with other indigenous shelters, such as longhouses or wigwams, which were used by different tribes in other regions.

Explanations: Teepees were ideal for the nomadic lifestyle of Plains tribes because they could be easily assembled and disassembled. This mobility was crucial for following buffalo herds, which were a primary food source. The Plains region, characterized by vast grasslands, was well-suited for this type of shelter and lifestyle.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Plains tribes used teepees as temporary shelters due to their nomadic lifestyle.
Option B: Northeast tribes typically used longhouses, which were more permanent structures.
Option C: Southeast tribes often used wattle and daub houses or chickees, which were more permanent and suited to a settled lifestyle.
Option D: This option is incorrect as the Plains region is the correct answer.

1113. What is Dhing Express? [General Knowledge for SBI Clerk Examination-2012]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Nickname of Hima Das.

Exam Relevance: SBI Clerk, SSC, UPSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Hima Das is a renowned Indian sprinter, and "Dhing Express" is her popular nickname.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse "Dhing Express" with a train or expressway, as these terms are commonly associated with transportation.

Explanations: Hima Das, a sprinter from Dhing, Assam, is known for her speed and agility on the track. Her nickname "Dhing Express" reflects her hometown and her swift running style, making it a fitting moniker for her athletic prowess.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as "Dhing Express" is not a train route between Dhing and Kolkata.
Option B: Correct, as "Dhing Express" is the nickname of Hima Das.
Option C: Incorrect, as "Dhing Express" is not an expressway between Palwal and Kundli.
Option D: Incorrect, as "Dhing Express" is not a popular magazine.

Mnemonic: D for Dhing, D for Dash, D for Das.

1114. In English, the word "bough" means [Civil Services Examination-2006]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) A tree branch.

Exam Relevance: Civil Services Examination, UPSC, GRE, TOEFL

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The word "bough" refers to a branch of a tree.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse "bough" with "bow," which can mean to bend forward at the waist.

Explanations: The term "bough" specifically denotes a branch of a tree. It is a less commonly used word in modern English, but it is important for general knowledge and vocabulary tests.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This is incorrect as "bough" does not mean to bend forward at the waist. The word "bow" is often confused with "bough" and can mean to bend forward.
Option B: This is the correct answer as "bough" means a tree branch.
Option C: This is incorrect as "bough" does not refer to the front end of a ship or boat. The term "bow" is used for that meaning.
Option D: This is incorrect as "bough" does have a specific meaning, which is a tree branch.

Mnemonic: Boughs grow on trees, not on ships.

1115. How many teeth does a normal adult dog have?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) 42.

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, Veterinary Exams, General Knowledge Quizzes

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The normal adult dog has 42 teeth, which is the claimed correct answer.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse the number of teeth in dogs with the number of teeth in humans, which is 32.

Explanations: Adult dogs have 42 teeth, which include 20 deciduous (baby) teeth and 42 permanent teeth. The number of teeth in dogs is higher than in humans because dogs use their teeth for a variety of functions, including tearing and grinding food, and for defense.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 32 is the number of teeth in a normal adult human, not a dog.
Option B: 34 is not the correct number of teeth in a normal adult dog.
Option C: 38 is not the correct number of teeth in a normal adult dog.
Option D: 42 is the correct number of teeth in a normal adult dog.

Mnemonic: Dogs have 42, think "D" for "Dogs" and "42" for "Forty-Two".

1116. Name the longest mountain range [Kerala High Court Examination-2015]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Andes mountain range.

Exam Relevance: Kerala High Court Examination, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Andes mountain range is the longest mountain range in the world.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Himalayan range as the longest due to its fame and height.

Explanations: The Andes mountain range stretches over 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) along the western coast of South America, making it the longest mountain range in the world. The Himalayan range, while the highest, is not as long.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The Andes mountain range is the longest mountain range in the world.
Option B: Incorrect. The Himalayan range is the highest mountain range but not the longest.
Option C: Incorrect. Only the Andes mountain range is the longest.
Option D: Incorrect. The Andes mountain range is indeed the longest.

Mnemonic: A: Andes, Always longest.

1117. What language do people talk in Kerala? [Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS) Examination-2007]

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

Exam Relevance: IAS, UPSC, IA&AS

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Kerala is a state in India where Malayalam is the primary language spoken.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the language spoken in Kerala with other regional languages like Marathi or Gujarati.

Explanations: Kerala is located in the southwestern part of India and Malayalam is the official language of the state. It is spoken by the majority of the population in Kerala.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Marathi is the primary language of Maharashtra, not Kerala.
Option B: Malayalam is the primary language spoken in Kerala.
Option C: Gujarati is the primary language of Gujarat, not Kerala.
Option D: Portuguese is not a primary language in Kerala, although there is a small influence due to historical colonial ties.

Mnemonic: K-M: Kerala-Malayalam

1118. What is the most commonly spoken language in India? [BSECE Examination-2022]

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

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, CLAT

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, used by a significant portion of the population.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the most spoken language with the official language of India, which is not always the same.

Explanations: Hindi is the most commonly spoken language in India, with a large number of speakers across various states. It is widely used in media, education, and government communications, making it a dominant language in the country.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Urdu is not the most commonly spoken language in India.
Option B: Hindi is the most commonly spoken language in India.
Option C: Gujarati is spoken in certain regions but not as widely as Hindi.
Option D: Tamil is spoken in certain regions but not as widely as Hindi.

Mnemonic: Hindi: "H" for "Huge" number of speakers.

1119. A(n) ..... tells about the beginnings of Native American people. [CTET Examination-2011]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Origin story.

Exam Relevance: CTET, UPSC, SSC, GRE

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: An origin story is a narrative that explains the beginnings or creation of something, often used in cultural or religious contexts.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse origin stories with myths or legends, which can also involve creation narratives but are broader in scope.

Explanations: An origin story specifically tells about the beginnings or creation of a people, culture, or society. In the context of Native American people, an origin story would explain their creation or the beginnings of their existence, making it the most accurate term among the given options.

Option Analysis:

Option A: A legend is a traditional story that is often passed down through generations but does not specifically focus on origins.
Option B: A myth is a traditional story that often involves supernatural beings and explains natural phenomena, but it is not specifically about origins.
Option C: An origin story is a narrative that specifically explains the beginnings or creation of a people or culture, fitting the context of Native American beginnings.
Option D: A theory is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, not a narrative about origins.

1120. What is the full form of "A & A"? [PPSC Examination-2003]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Astronomy And Astrophysics.

Exam Relevance: PPSC, UPSC, GRE, GATE

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: A & A stands for Astronomy and Astrophysics, which are related fields of study that deal with celestial objects and phenomena.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse A & A with other abbreviations or organizations that also use the same initials.

Explanations: Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. Astrophysics is a branch of astronomy that applies the principles of physics and chemistry to understand the universe. The abbreviation "A & A" is commonly used to refer to these two fields together.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Array of Amphere is not a recognized abbreviation for A & A.
Option B: American Appliances is not related to the scientific fields of astronomy and astrophysics.
Option C: Architecture Association is not related to the scientific fields of astronomy and astrophysics.
Option D: Astronomy And Astrophysics is the correct full form of A & A.

Mnemonic: A & A: All About Astronomical Adventures

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