Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale and so an increase of 1 magnitude unit represents a factor of 10 times in amplitude.
2. Each integer reading of the Richter scale has an energy 100 times that of the previous integer reading.
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
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) 1 only

Q. Which one of the following is associated With the formation of brown air in traffic congested cities?

  • (A) Sulphur dioxide
  • (B) Nitrogen oxide
  • (C) Carbon dioxide
  • (D) Carbon monoxide
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Nitrogen oxide

Q. How much is one barrel of oil approximately equal to?

  • (A) 131 litres
  • (B) 159 litres
  • (C) 257 litres
  • (D) 321 litres
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) 159 litres

Q. Consider the following pairs
Mineral : Composition
1. Amphibole : Calcium-magnesium - iron silicate
2. Mica : Magnesium - iron - aluminium silicate
3. Quartz : Silicon dioxide
Which of the above pair/pairs is/are correctly matched?

  • (A) 1 and 2 only
  • (B) 2 and 3 only
  • (C) 3 only
  • (D) 1, 2 and 3
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q. Which one of the following is the first geostationary telecommunication satellite of India?

  • (A) INSAT-1A
  • (B) APPLE
  • (C) ROHINI
  • (D) ARYABHATIA
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) APPLE

Q. Consider the following statements:
1. Kyoto Protocol came into force in the year 2005.
2. Kyoto Protocol deals primarily with the depletion of the Ozone layer.
3. Methane as a greenhouse gas is more harmful than carbon dioxide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • (A) 1 and 2
  • (B) 1 and 3
  • (C) 1 only
  • (D) 3 only
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) 1 and 3

Q. Who built the first “modern motor car'?

  • (A) Henry Ford
  • (B) Karl Benz
  • (C) Daimler
  • (D) Henry Austin
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Karl Benz

Q. Who developed the first 'automatic automobile'?

  • (A) Henry Ford
  • (B) Goatleab Daimler
  • (C) Rudolf Diesel
  • (D) Karl Benz
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (A) Henry Ford

Q. he first 'thermionic value' was invented by

  • (A) Thomas Edison
  • (B) J A Flemming
  • (C) Richardson
  • (D) Lee De Forest
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) J A Flemming

Q. 'Gunpowder' was invented by

  • (A) Roger Bacon
  • (B) Colt
  • (C) CV Raman
  • (D) Dr Gatting
πŸ“ Notes
βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Colt

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