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General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

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.

1 .
Which macronutrient is vital for every function of the body?
A)
Proteins
B)
Fats
C)
Water
D)
Carbohydrates

Correct Answer :   Water

The macronutrient water is the most essential nutrient which plays a vital role in every function of the body. Macronutrients are those nutrients that are required in excess amounts for the development and functioning of the body.

Published On : June 13, 2021
2 .
Cuscuta is an example of
A)
Predation
B)
Brood parasitism
C)
Endoparasitism
D)
Ectoparasitism

Correct Answer :   Ectoparasitism

Published On : June 13, 2021
3 .
What stage occurs after cytokinesis?
A)
G1 phase
B)
G2 phase
C)
S - phase
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer :   G1 phase

It is the Interphase, which occurs after cytokinesis. And in interphase we have 3 stages likely G1, G2 and S phase. After cytokinesis we get G1 phase.

Published On : June 13, 2021
4 .
Lens is made up of
A)
Cobalt glass
B)
Pyrex glass
C)
Flint glass
D)
Ordinary glass

Correct Answer :   Flint glass

In the optical glass industry, flint glass is any highly refractive lead-containing glass used to make lenses and prisms. Because it absorbs most ultraviolet light but comparatively little visible light, it is also used for telescope lenses.

Published On : June 13, 2021
5 .
Capra Hircus is the scientific name of
A)
Sheep
B)
Goat
C)
Horse
D)
Cow

Correct Answer :   Goat

The goat (Capra hircus) was domesticated 10,000 years ago in the highlands of western Iran. These herbivores have a highly varied diet and are able to utilise a larger number of plant species than other livestock.

Published On : June 13, 2021
6 .
One who collects coins as hobby
A)
Philatelist
B)
Numismatist
C)
Ornithologist
D)
Statistician

Correct Answer :   Numismatist

Numismatists : The term numismatist applies to collectors and coin dealers as well as scholars using coins as source or studying coins, paper money or medals..
Philatelist : a person who collects stamps.
Ornithologist : a person who studies on birds.
Statistician : an expert in the preparation and analysis of statistics.

Published On : June 13, 2021
7 .
All of the following are excretory (waste) products of animals, except
A)
Carbohydrates
B)
Ammonia
C)
Uric Acid
D)
Urea

Correct Answer :   Carbohydrates

Published On : June 13, 2021
8 .
Valve between the left ventricle and Aorta?
A)
Mitral valve
B)
Aortic valve
C)
Pulmonic valve
D)
Tricuspid valve

Correct Answer :   Aortic valve

The Aortic valve - located between the left ventricle and the aorta
The Mitral valve - located between the left atrium and left ventricle
The Tricuspid valve - located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (and) 
The Pulmonary (pulmonic) valve - located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.

Published On : June 13, 2021
9 .
Most stars are at what point in their life cycles?
A)
Supernova
B)
Red Giant
C)
Protostar
D)
Main Sequence

Correct Answer :   Main Sequence

A star will enjoy most of its life in the main sequence phase. At this point nuclear fusion is turning hydrogen into helium. The star is only stable because the light pressure of this energy balances out the star's gravitational collapse.

Published On : June 13, 2021
10 .
The HIV virus weakens the immunity of a person because it destroys
A)
Platelets
B)
Erythrocytes
C)
Mast cells
D)
lymphocytes

Correct Answer :   lymphocytes

The HIV virus continuously invades and destroys T-cells  (lymphocytes). Eventually the body can't replace the T-cells fast enough, and the  immune  system  deteriorates.  When  the immune  system has deteriorated to the point that it is unable to fight off diseases, a person is diagnosed with AIDS.

Published On : June 13, 2021