Static GK for Judiciary – 18

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Q.1. Which of the following countries has approved the world’s first dengue vaccine?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) Canada

(c) Mexico

(d) France

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- The Government of Mexico has approved the use of the first-ever vaccine (Dengvaxia) for dengue fever. Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.2. The end date of Pleistocene is______?

(a) 20000 years BP

(b) 10000 years BP

(c) 6000 years BP

(d) 2000 years BP

 

Correct Answer: B

Explanation- The Pleistocene ended 11,700 years ago. It is preceded by the Pliocene Epoch of the Neogene Period and is followed by the Holocene Epoch. Hence Option B is correct.

 

Q.3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below.

       List – I                                                                               List – II
(A) Atom bomb                                                                      1. Heat energy
(B) Melting of ice                                                                   2. Nuclear energy
(C) Thunder                                                                            3. Light energy
(D) Sunrise                                                                             4. Sound energy

Code:
.              A             B              C              D
(a)          3              2              1              4

(b)          4              1              3              2

(c)           2              1              4              3

(d)          1              2              3              4

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation-

(A) Atom bomb                                                                           2. Nuclear energy
(B) Melting of ice                                                                        1. Heat energy
(C) Thunder                                                                                 4. Sound energy
(D) Sunrise                                                                                   3. Light energy

Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.4. Which of the following glands produces insulin?

(a) Pancreas

(b) Kidney

(c) Liver

(d) None of the above

 

Correct Answer: A

Explanation- The pancreas is a long, flat gland in your belly that helps your body digest food. It also makes insulin. Insulin is like a key that opens the doors to the cells of the body. It lets the glucose in. Hence Option A is correct.

 

Q.5. From which pre-Harappan site, furrow evidences were found?

(a) Kalibangan

(b) Lothal

(c) Ahar

(d) Bara

 

Correct Answer: A

Explanation- 2800 BC) ploughed agricultural field ever revealed through an excavation”. It has been found south east of the pre-Harappan settlement, outside the fort. “Kalibangan excavations in present western Rajasthan shows a ploughed field, the first site of this nature in the world. Hence Option A is correct.

 

Q.6. `Athelete’s foot’ is a disease caused by_____________?

(a) Bacteria

(b) Fungi

(c) Protozoa

(d) Nematode

 

Correct Answer: B

Explanation- Athlete’s foot is caused by the same type of fungus that causes ringworm and jock itch. Damp socks and shoes and warm, humid conditions favour the organisms’ growth.  Hence Option B is correct.

 

Q.7. The Headquarters of ISRO is in ____________?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Hyderabad

(c) Mumbai

(d) Bengaluru

 

Correct Answer: D

Explanation- The Secretariat of DOS and ISRO Headquarters are located at Antariksh Bhavan in Bangalore. Hence Option D is correct.

 

Q.8. Gobar gas contains mainly_______?

(a) methane

(b) ethylene

(c) propylene

(d) acetylene

 

Correct Answer: A

Explanation- It is commonly known as gobar gas in India. – It mainly consists of methane and carbon dioxide and may have small amounts of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), moisture and siloxanes. – It can be produced from agricultural, municipal and household wastes. Hence Option A is correct.

 

Q.9. How many Vedas are there?

(a) One

(b) Two

(c) Three Four

(d) Four

 

Correct Answer: D

Explanation- four Vedas

There are four Vedas: the Rigveda, the Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the Atharvaveda. Hence Option D is correct.

 

Q.10. The name of the mother of Mahatma Buddha was________?

(a) Mahamaya

(b) Prabhavati

(c) Shakuntala

(d) Rajashri

 

Correct Answer: A

Explanation- Maha Maya, also called Maya, was the mother of Gautama Buddha; she was the wife of Raja Shuddhodana. Hence Option A is correct.