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

41.
The ‘eye’ of the cyclone has:
A.
abnormally high temperature and lowest pressure
B.
abnormally low temperature and pressure
C.
clear sky and lowest temperature
D.
dense cloud cover and low pressure
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ANSWER :
A. abnormally high temperature and lowest pressure
42.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Acid rain reacts with buildings made from limestone
2. Burning of sulphur containing coal can contribute to acid rain
3. Eutrophication is an effective measure to control pollution
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
A. 1 and 2 only
43.
Which one of the following statements about bar magnet is correct?
A.
The pole strength of the north-pole of a bar magnet is larger than that of the south-pole
B.
When a piece of bar magnet is bisected perpendicular to its axis, the north and south poles get separated
C.
When a piece of bar magnet is bisected perpendicular to its axis, two new bar magnets are formed
D.
The poles of a bar magnet are unequal in magnitude and opposite in nature
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ANSWER :
C. When a piece of bar magnet is bisected perpendicular to its axis, two new bar magnets are formed
44.
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A.
Hydrogen is an element
B.
Hydrogen is the lightest element
C.
Hydrogen has no isotopes
D.
Hydrogen and oxygen form an explosive mixture
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ANSWER :
C. Hydrogen has no isotopes
45.
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A.
Atoms of different elements may have same mass numbers
B.
Atoms of an element may have different mass numbers
C.
All the atoms of an element have same number of protons
D.
All the atoms of an element will always have same number of neutrons
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ANSWER :
D. All the atoms of an element will always have same number of neutrons
46.
Which of the following statements regarding chemical industry in India is/are correct?
1. Chemical industry is one of the oldest industries in India
2. Dyestuff sector is one of the important segments of chemical industry
3. Textile industry accounts for the largest consumption of dyestuffs
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
47.
Which of the following statements about India’s scientific and research mission in Antarctica is/are correct?
1. The first scientific base station in Antarctica was Dakshin Gangotri
2. Dakshin Gangotri is now being used as supply base and transit camp
3. The Maitri station is manned throughout the year for scientific activities
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 2 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 3
48.
The synthetic rubber has replaced natural rubber for domestic and industrial purposes. Which one of the following is the main reason behind that?
A.
Natural rubber is unable to meet the growing demand of different industries
B.
Natural rubber is grown in tropical countries only
C.
Raw material for synthetic rubber is easily available
D.
Natural rubber is not durable
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ANSWER :
A. Natural rubber is unable to meet the growing demand of different industries
49.
A person rings a metallic bell near a strong concrete wall. He hears the echo after 0.3 s. If the sound moves with a speed of 340 m/s, how far is the wall from him?
A.
102 m
B.
11 m
C.
51 m
D.
30 m
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ANSWER :
C. 51 m
50.
Arrange the following popular hill stations of India in terms of their height (from highest to the lowest) from the mean sea level:
1. Mussoorie
2. Shimla
3. Ooty
4. Darjeeling
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A.
3-4-2-1
B.
3-1-4-2
C.
2-3-4-1
D.
2-4-1-3
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ANSWER :
C. 2-3-4-1
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