SSC Quiz | General Studies | 20-07-17

Q.1. Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of 

(A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

(B) action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen

(C) action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere

(D) lightning discharge in atmosphere

Q.1. (A) collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere

Q.2. Large transformers, when used for some time, become very hot and are cooled by circulating oil. The heating of the transformer is due to

(A) the heating effect of current alone

(B) hysteresis loss alone

(C) both the heating effect of current and hysteresis loss

(D) intense sunlight at noon

Q.2. (C) Hysteresis loss is due to repeated magnetization and demagnetization of the magnetic material. But it contributes a little in heat loss. Major heat loss is from heating effect of the circulating coil only

Q.3. Sheila Dikshit, the former Chief Minister of Delhi in March 2014 took oath as the Governor of which among the following states?

(A) Tamil Nadu

(B) Kerala

(C) Andhra Pradesh

(D) Maharashtra

Q.3. (B) Sheila Dikshit, the former Chief Minister of Delhi on 11 March 2014 took oath as the Governor of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram.

Q.4. International Women Day was observed across the world on_______________ 

(A) 8 March

(B) 9 March

(C) 10 March

(D) 11 March

Q.4. (A) United Nation celebrated the 2014 Women day with the theme Equality for Women is Progress for all. International women’s day is also called Working women’s day.

Q.5. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on March 2014 announced to set up a committee under the (FSDC) .What is the Full Form of (FSDC?

(A) Fiscal Stability and Development Council

(B) Financial Supervisor and Development Council

(C) Financial Stability and Development Council

(D) Financial Stability and Deposit Council

Q.5. (C) Financial Stability and Development Council

Q.6.Which country emerged as the winner of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2014?

(A) West Indies

(B) South Africa

(C) Kenya

(D) Pakistan

Q.6. (B) South Africa emerged as the winner of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2014 by defeating two-time former champions Pakistan

Q.7 Cate Blanchett,has been announced as the winner of the the 86th academy award for which movie? 

(A) Blue Jasmine

(B) Dallas Buyers Club

(C) Gravity

(D) Frozen

Q.7 (A) Cate Blanchett,has been announced as the winner of the the 86th academy award for the movie Blue Jasmine

Q.8. The NAM summit which demanded expansion of the United Nations Security council had met at

(A) Tehran

(B) Cairo

(C) Harare 

(D) Jakarta

Q.8. (D) The NAM summit which demanded expansion of the United Nations Security council had met at Jakarta.

Q.9. Entomology is the science that studies

(A) Behavior of human beings

(B) Insects

(C) The origin and history of technical and scientific terms

(D) The formation of rocks

Q.9. (B) Entomology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.

Q.10. Exposure to sunlight helps a person improve his health because

(A) the infrared light kills bacteria in the body 

(B) resistance power increases

(C) the pigment cells in the skin get stimulated and produce a healthy tan

(D) the ultraviolet rays convert skin oil into Vitamin D

Q.10. (D) Exposure to sunlight helps a person improve his health because the ultraviolet rays convert skin oil into Vitamin D.