CDS Exam (I)- 2016 - General Knowledge Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (I)- 2016 - General Knowledge

CDS Exam (I)- 2016 - General Knowledge Defence Questions

21.
In artificial insemination (AI) process, which of the following is/are introduced into the uterus of the female?
A.
Egg only
B.
Fertilized egg
C.
Sperm only
D.
Egg and sperm
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ANSWER :
C. Sperm only
22.
Genetically modified (GM) crops contain modified genetic material due to:
1. introduction of new DNA
2. removal of existing DNA
3. introduction of RNA
4. introduction of new traits
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
3 and 4
D.
1, 2 and 4
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 4
23.
Which one of the following statements is correct? The velocity of sound:
A.
does not depend upon the nature of media
B.
is maximum in gases and minimum in liquids
C.
is maximum in solids and minimum in liquids
D.
is maximum in solids and minimum in gases
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ANSWER :
D. is maximum in solids and minimum in gases
24.
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A.
Sound waves in gases are longitudinal in nature
B.
Sound waves having frequency below 20 Hz are known as ultrasonic waves
C.
Sound waves having higher amplitudes are louder
D.
Sound waves with high audible frequencies are sharp
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ANSWER :
B. Sound waves having frequency below 20 Hz are known as ultrasonic waves
25.
Which one of the following vitamins has a role in blood clotting?
A.
Vitamin A
B.
Vitamin B
C.
Vitamin D
D.
Vitamin K
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ANSWER :
D. Vitamin K
26.
Vitamin \( B_{12} \) deficiency causes pernicious anemia. Animals cannot synthesize vitamin \( B_{12} \). Humans must obtain all their vitamin \( B_{12} \) from their diet. The complexing metal ion in vitamin \( B_{12} \) is:
A.
\( Mg^{2+} \) (Magnesium ion)
B.
\( Fe^{2+} \) (Iron ion)
C.
\( Co^{3+} \) (Cobalt ion)
D.
\( Zn^{2+} \) (Zinc ion)
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ANSWER :
C. \( Co^{3+} \) (Cobalt ion)
27.
Consider the following statements:
1. Most of the coal and the ferrous group of minerals in India occur in the peninsula, south of the Vindhyas
2. The peninsular India once formed part of the super-continent which included Australia, Antarctica, Africa and South America
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
C. Both 1 and 2
28.
The Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park is located in:
A.
Pirotan Island
B.
Rameswaram
C.
Ganga Sagar Island
D.
Port Blair
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ANSWER :
D. Port Blair
29.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on January 3
2. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Perihelion, which generally occurs on July 4
3. The earth is farthest away from the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on July 4
4. The earth is nearest to the Sun at Aphelion, which generally occurs on January 3
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 4
C.
1 and 3
D.
1 and 2
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 3
30.
Which one of the following islands is of volcanic origin?
A.
Reunion island
B.
Andaman & Nicobar islands
C.
Lakshadweep islands
D.
Maldives
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ANSWER :
A. Reunion island
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