Static GK for Judiciary – 15

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Q.1. When you save to _______ your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off.

(a) RAM

(b) Mother Board

(c) Secondary storage device

(d) Primary storage device

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- If you save data in secondary storage device your data will remain intact even when the computer is turned off or switched off. Secondary storage device is where programs are kept for a long period of time. For example hard disk has enormous storage capacity compared to main memory and hard disk is secondary storage device. It is a non volatile memory storage. Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.2. According to 2011 Census which of the following is least populous State of India ?

(a) Mizoram

(b) Sikkim

(c) Arunachal Pradesh

(d) Goa

 

Correct Answer: B

Explanation- According to the State Census 2011, the most populated state in India is Uttar Pradesh with a population of 19.96 crores. The least populated state in the country is Sikkim with a population of 60, 7688. Hence Option B is correct.

 

Q.3. Which of the following comprise the input devices?

(a) Key board

(b) Mouse

(c) both Key Board and Mouse

(d) None of these

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- Keyboard and Mouse

An input device in computing is a piece of computer hardware equipment used to supply a data processing system including a computer or information appliance with control and data signals. Keyboards, scanners, mouses, joysticks and digital cameras are examples of input devices. Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.4. The Green Revolution in India was the outcome of the efforts of who amongst the following?

(a) M.S. Swaminathan

(b) C. Rangrajan

(c) K.V. Kamath

(d) Ramesh Mohan

 

Correct Answer: A

Explanation- The Green Revolution in India was the outcome of the efforts of Dr. M.S Swaminathan. Dr. M.S Swaminathan has been called the “Father of Green Revolution in India” for his role in introducing and further developing high-yielding varieties of wheat. Hence Option A is correct.

 

Q.5. “Basic Rate Interface” and “Primary Rate Interface” terminology is related to____?

(a) ISDN

(b) Frame Relay

(c) ATM

(d) ADSL

 

Correct Answer: A

Explanation- The Primary Rate Interface (PRI) is a telecommunications interface standard used on an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) for carrying multiple DS0 voice and data transmissions between the network and a user.

Basic Rate Interface or Basic Rate Access is an Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) configuration intended primarily for use in subscriber lines similar to those that have long been used for voice-grade telephone service. As such, an ISDN BRI connection can use the existing telephone infrastructure at a business. Hence Option A is correct.

 

Q.6. DNA finger printing was developed by_______?

(a) Dr. Alec Jeffreys

(b) James Watson

(c) Francis Crick

(d) FiredrichMiescher

 

Correct Answer: A

Explanation- Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys

DNA fingerprinting was invented in 1984 by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys after he realised you could detect variations in human DNA, in the form of these mini satellites. Hence Option A is correct.

 

Q.7. Which of the following is not an operating system__________?

(a) MS Windows

(b) MS-DOS

(c) MS-Excel

(d) Linux

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program included in the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Spreadsheets present tables of values arranged in rows and columns that can be manipulated mathematically using both basic and complex arithmetic operations and functions. Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.8. Pulitzer prize is given in the field of_________?

(a) Music

(b) Game

(c) Journalism

(d) Chemistry

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- journalism

It is an award for achievements in newspapers, magazine and online journalism, literature and musical composition in the United States. It was established by Joseph Pulitzer who was an influential newspaper publisher and is administered by the Columbia University in New York City Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.9. Which kind of engine minimum pollution?

(a) Petrol engine

(b) Gas engine

(c) Diesel engine

(d) Kerosene engine

 

Correct Answer: B

Explanation- Gas engine A gas engine differs from a petrol engine in the way the fuel and air are mixed. A petrol engine uses a carburetor or fuel injection. but a gas engine often uses a simple venturi system to introduce gas into the air flow. Early gas engines used a three-valve system, with separate inlet valves for air and gas. Hence Option B is correct.

 

Q.10. Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Passive euthanasia was made legal in India by Supreme Court of India in 2018.

(b) For passive euthanasia, patients must consent through a living will.

(c) The judgement was passed by a 5 – member Constitution Bench of Supreme Court in case of Pinki Virani.

(d) For passive euthanasia patients must be either terminally ill or in a vegetative state.

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- The judgement was passed by a 5 – member Constitution Bench of Supreme Court in case of Pinki Virani. Only this statement is correct. Hence Option C is correct.