General Knowledge Pointers - 29

● Which is the element found on the surface of the moon?

Answer :- Titanium,

● In human body, into which does the pancreas secretes its enzymes?

Answer :- Duodenum,

● Which is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor?

Answer :- Graphite,

● In vulcanisation, with which the natural rubber is heated?

Answer :- Sulphur,

● What will be the shortest day in Australia?

Answer :- June 21,

● Which is produced by the rapid ascent of moist air?

Answer :- Hail,

● Which natural region is best known for the production of grapes?

Answer :- Mediterranean,

● The removal of rock, layer by layer due to weathering what is called?

Answer :- Exfoliation,

● The Dogger Bank, the main fishing area of Europe, where is this area?

Answer :- North Sea,

● Which State has the largest coastline in India?

Answer :- Gujarat,

● In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located?

Answer :- Rajasthan,

● By what name is the Ganga known in Bangladesh ?

Answer :- Padma,

● Forest policy of govt. aims to bring what percentage of total area, under forest?

Answer :- 33%,

● Which crop requires continuous semiaquatic condition for cultivation?

Answer :- Rice,

● Which state has the highest amount of Nickel Ore resources ?

Answer :- Orissa,

● What is the position of Indian Railways network in the world?

Answer :- Fourth,

● On which planet of the solar system does the sun rise in the west and set in the east?

Answer :- Venus,

● What is the distance of the equator from either of the poles?

Answer :- 10,002 km,

● Which Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions?

Answer :- Blizzards,

● Which climate best suited for horticulture?

Answer :- Mediterranean,

● The movement inside the Earth’s crust is studied by which science?

Answer :- Seismology,

● Which Strait separates Asia from North America?

Answer :- The Bering Strait,

● The northern part of the west coast is known by which name?

Answer :- Konkan coast,

● Which new alluvial deposits found in the Gangetic plain?

Answer :- khadar,

● Lake Sambhar is nearest to which city of Rajasthan?

Answer :- Jaipur,

● In which season is the frequency of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal maximum?

Answer :- After summer,

● Which State has the largest number of sugar mills?

Answer :- Uttar Pradesh,

● Which does not have a unit of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)?

Answer :- Kolkata,

● Which State is least developed in rail routes?

Answer :- Manipur,
General Awareness - 12 (100 Questions)

● Sher Shah defeated Humayun and captured Gaur in the battle of –

Answer :- Chause in 1539 A.D.,

● The British Government intervened in the affairs of the Company and passed an Act in 1773. A.D., known as the–

Answer :- Regulating Act,

● The first Mysore War fought between the British and Hyder Ali in 1767 – 69 A.D., came to end by the–

Answer :- Treaty of Madras,

● What are the folds found in the mucous lining of the empty stomach?

Answer :- Rugae,

● Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the –

Answer :- President,

● Two – Party System in found in –

Answer :- U.S.A.,