Science and Technology - General Knowledge Questions

1 .

A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a:

Fjord

Bay

strait

Sound

Correct Answer : Bay

2 .

Which of these resources cannot be renewed?

Coal

Natural gas

Petroleum

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Non-renewable resources are those natural resources that are available in limited quantity. These resources cannot be renewed or replenished in short duration.

Examples are : Natural gas, Petroleum, Coal,...

3 .

Which acid is released when an Ant bites?

Hydrochloric Acid

Formic Acid

Phosphoric Acid

Acetic Acid

Correct Answer : Formic Acid

4 .

Order Primata comprising monkey, gorilla and gibbon is placed in class Mammalia along with order Carnivora that includes?

Tiger, Cats and Dogs

Giraffe, Camels and Elephants

Crocodile, Lizard and Snake

Lion, Leopard and Tiger

Correct Answer : Tiger, Cats and Dogs

5 .

_____is the set of all possible combinations of the two inputs that yield the same maximum possible level of output.

Average product

The Long Run

The Short Run

Isoquant

Correct Answer : Isoquant

6 .

Acinonyx Jubatus is the scientific name of

Zebra

Bear

Cheetah

Horse

Correct Answer : Cheetah

The cheetah is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being 93 and 98 km/h, and as such has several adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail. (Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus)

7 .

Which of the following has maximum bio-diversity?

Tropical Region

Polar Region

Desert

River

Correct Answer : Tropical Region

8 .

The elemental composition of an adult human body by mass is

N > C > O > H

O >C >H > O

C > O > H > N