CDS Exam (I)- 2017 - General Knowledge Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (I)- 2017 - General Knowledge

CDS Exam (I)- 2017 - General Knowledge Defence Questions

41.
What is the maximum number of states of matter?
A.
Three
B.
Four
C.
Five
D.
Two
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ANSWER :
C. Five
42.
The chemical properties of an element depend upon
A.
the number of isotopes of the element
B.
the mass number of the element
C.
the total number of neutrons in the element
D.
the number of electrons in the outermost shell of the element
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ANSWER :
D. the number of electrons in the outermost shell of the element
43.
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A.
The cathode rays originate from cathode and proceed towards the anode in a cathode-ray discharge tube.
B.
The television picture tubes are nothing but cathode-ray tubes.
C.
The cathode rays themselves are not visible.
D.
The characteristics of cathode rays depend upon the nature of the gas present in the cathode-ray tube.
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ANSWER :
D. The characteristics of cathode rays depend upon the nature of the gas present in the cathode-ray tube.
44.
The molecular mass of sulphuric acid is 98. If 49 g of the acid is dissolved in water to make one litre of solution, what will be the strength of the acid?
A.
Two normal
B.
One normal
C.
0.5 normal
D.
Four normal
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ANSWER :
B. One normal
45.
Which one of the following statements with regard to Jet stream, an upper level tropospheric wave, is not correct?
A.
It is a narrow band of high-velocity wind.
B.
It follows the wave path near the tropopause at elevations of 8 km to 15 km.
C.
Jet streams are typically continuous over long distances.
D.
In summer, the polar front jet achieves its maximum force.
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ANSWER :
D. In summer, the polar front jet achieves its maximum force.
46.
The Gulf Stream is a poleward flowing current in the Atlantic Ocean. Which one of the following statements with regard to this is not correct?
A.
It is similar to the Kuroshio current in the North Pacific Ocean.
B.
It transports warm, tropical water towards polar region.
C.
This current is a major factor in weather along the east coast of the USA.
D.
The warm water of the Gulf Stream sustains the coral reefs of West Pacific Coast.
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ANSWER :
D. The warm water of the Gulf Stream sustains the coral reefs of West Pacific Coast.
47.
Which one of the following about sugar industry of Peninsular India is not correct?
A.
High yield per hectare of sugarcane
B.
Higher sucrose content
C.
Long crushing season
D.
Most of the mills in the Peninsula are located mainly along the east coast
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ANSWER :
D. Most of the mills in the Peninsula are located mainly along the east coast
48.
Rand/ZAR' is the currency of
A.
Burundi
B.
Libya
C.
Sudan
D.
South Africa
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ANSWER :
D. South Africa
49.
Which one of the following ports is located on estuary?
A.
Kandla
B.
Marmagao
C.
Kolkata-Haldia
D.
Tuticorin
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ANSWER :
C. Kolkata-Haldia
50.
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A.
Pavo cristatus is the national bird of India.
B.
Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn is the national flower of India.
C.
Ficus benghalensis is the national tree of India.
D.
Mangifera indica is the national animal of India.
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ANSWER :
D. Mangifera indica is the national animal of India.
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