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Welcome to the General Knowledge Section of Free Time Learning. As we are aware General Knowledge (GK) is a very important area in all the competitive exams held in the country. Nowadays, a good knowledge of general awareness is very important in clearing any competitive and government recruitment examinations.

These General Knowledge Question are very important and usefull to UPSC, IAS/PCS, UPPSC, IBPS, SBI, RBI, SSC, CGL, Railway, APPSC, TSPSC, KPSC, TNPSC, TPSC, UPPSC, MPSC, RPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, UKPSC, MPSC, and other competitive exams.

A)
Lead
B)
Copper
C)
Zinc
D)
Aluminium

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Zinc


The process of applying a coating of zinc (Zn) on iron or steel to protect it from rusting is called galvanising or galvanizing iron.

Zinc is also called sacrificial anode. The process is called cathodic protection. If zinc is scratched or corroded, it will continue to protect the iron from oxidation electrochemically. Tin also protects iron from rusting. But when it is worn away, it accelerates rusting instead of protecting it.

Published On : June 14, 2021
A)
Radio waves
B)
Infrared waves
C)
Microwaves
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) - All of the above


Wireless transmission can be done via any of the Infrared waves, Radio waves or Microwaves.

Published On : June 14, 2021
A)
Cracking
B)
Drilling
C)
Cooling
D)
Distillation

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Distillation


The very first step in the refining of petroleum oil is Fractional distillation i.e, the fractionation of crude oil in atmospheric vacuum distillation towers. 
 
The first process in a petroleum refinery is known as distillation. In this process, crude oil is heated and filled into a distillation column.

Published On : June 14, 2021
A)
1.7699
B)
1.8288
C)
2.0210
D)
2.1212

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 1.8288


One fathom = 1.8288 meters = 6 feet

A fathom is a unit of length used especially for measuring the depth of water.

Published On : June 14, 2021
A)
Advection
B)
Absorption
C)
Convection
D)
Conduction

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Advection


Convection transfers heat vertically into the atmosphere. In order for heat to be transferred to other regions, it must be transferred horizontally by the wind. The horizontal transfer of heat by the wind is called advection. Advection is a transport mechanism of a substance or conserved property by a fluid due to the fluid’s bulk motion. An example of advection is the transport of pollutants or silt in a river by bulk water flow downstream.

Published On : June 14, 2021
A)
Gypsum
B)
Asbestos
C)
Serpentine
D)
Talc

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Talc


Cosmetic powders are prepared from Talc. Face powder is a cosmetic powder applied to the face to set a foundation after application. It can also be reapplied throughout the day to minimize shininess caused by oily skin. There is translucent sheer powder, and there is pigmented powder.

Published On : June 14, 2021
A)
Earth's pressure system
B)
Ocean Currents
C)
Attraction of the Moon
D)
Farrel's law

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Attraction of the Moon


Gravity is one major force that creates tides. In 1687, Sir Isaac Newton explained that ocean tides result from the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon on the oceans of the earth (Sumich, J.L., 1996).

Published On : June 14, 2021
A)
Mud cracks
B)
Magma emplacement
C)
Cross beds
D)
Ripple marks

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Magma emplacement


sedimentary features all are related to water deposited minerals and rocks.
 
Which of your choices has nothing to do with water is not a sedimwntary structure. Here in the given choices Magma emplacement is not a sedimentary structure.

Published On : June 14, 2021
A)
Pinus
B)
Ephedra
C)
Araucaria
D)
Gnetum

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Gnetum


Oil from Gnetum spp a gymnosperm belonging to the family Gnetaceae is used to relieve the effects of rheumatism
 
The lianas and shrubs of Gnetum are found in the rain forests of the western ghats.

Published On : June 14, 2021
A)
Chlorine
B)
Calcium
C)
Proteins
D)
Carbohydrates

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Chlorine


Nutrients that are needed in large amounts are called Macronutrients.
 
There are three macronutrients required by humans :
 
1. carbohydrates (sugar),
2. lipids (fats), and
3. proteins.
 
Each of these macronutrients provides energy in the form of calories.
Some other macronutrients are: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sulfur (S), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na).

Published On : June 14, 2021