Science and Technology - General Knowledge Questions

A)
Death of Animals
B)
Ozone Depletion
C)
Tinnitus
D)
Hypertension

Correct Answer :   Ozone Depletion

A)
Electric Energy
B)
Magnetic field
C)
Air Pressure
D)
Electrical Resistance

Correct Answer :   Electrical Resistance

Ohmmeter, instrument for measuring electrical resistance, which is expressed in ohms. In the simplest ohmmeters, the resistance to be measured may be connected to the instrument in parallel or in series. If in parallel (parallel ohmmeter), the instrument will draw more current as resistance increases.

A)
Alkaline
B)
Acidic
C)
Pure Water
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Alkaline

The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. pHs less than 7 are acidic while pHs greater than 7 are alkaline (basic).

A)
Silicon
B)
Phosphorous
C)
Graphite
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Graphite

A)
1901
B)
1911
C)
1921
D)
1931

Correct Answer :   1921

The Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 was awarded to Albert Einstein "for his services to Theoretical Physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect." Albert Einstein received his Nobel Prize one year later, in 1922.

A)
1968
B)
1974
C)
1986
D)
1991

Correct Answer :   1974

India is observing the 47th anniversary of its first nuclear test in Rajasthan's Pokhran on Tuesday. It made India a nuclear power. The test was codenamed 'Smiling Buddha' and conducted on May 18, 1974.

A)
Ashutosh Mukherjee
B)
Prafulla Chandra Roy
C)
Leonard Rogers
D)
J. C. Bose

Correct Answer :   Ashutosh Mukherjee

The first meeting of the Congress was held from January 15-17, 1914 at the premises of the Asiatic Society, Calcutta(Kolkata), with the Honourable Justice Sir Asutosh Mukherjee, the then Vice-Chancellor of the Calcutta(Kolkata) University, as President.

A)
Bamboo
B)
Bamboo
C)
Custard Apple
D)
Pineapple

Correct Answer :   Pineapple

The botanical name of pineapple is Ananas comosus. It is considered an herbaceous, tropical, and monocot perennial plant.

A)
Elephant
B)
Eagle
C)
Tortoise
D)
Tiger

Correct Answer :   Tortoise

A)
Thermometer
B)
Stethoscope
C)
ECG
D)
Sphygmomano-meter

Correct Answer :   Sphygmomano-meter

The sphygmomano-meter consists of an inflatable pressure cuff which is wrapped around the patients upper arm and connected to a mercury type Page 2 manometer or to a pressure gauge.