When did North Korea conduct the second nuclear test?
- (A) 2006
- (B) 2007
- (C) 2009
- (D) 2010
- (C) 2009
Correct option is (C) 2009. On May 25, 2009, North Korea carried out its second nuclear test, with the expansion estimated to be between 2 and 7 kilotons. This test mirrored the one conducted in 2006.
The D-8 countries constitute _______ of the world’s population and covering _______ land area.
- (A) 10% – 7.6%
- (B) 13% – 5%
- (C) 15% – 11%
- (D) 8% – 6%
- (B) 13% – 5%
Correct option is (B) 13% – 5%. The D-8 countries have a combined population of about 1.2 billion, representing 60% of all Muslims, or close to 13% of the world’s population. They cover an area of 7.6 million square kilometers, which is the 5% of the world’s land area.
Cooking gas is mixture of:
- (A) Methane and Ethane
- (B) Carbon dioxide and Oxygen
- (C) Butane and Propane
- (D) Carbon dioxide and Carbon Monoxide
- (C) Butane and Propane
Correct option is (C) Butane and propane. Cooking gas, commonly known as LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), is basically a mixture of butane and propane, making it suitable for use in household cooking and heating. Therefore, the correct option is (C) Butane and propane.
Where did Syed Amir Ali found the Central National Muhammadan Association in 1877?
- (A) Aligarh
- (B) Calcutta
- (C) Bombay
- (D) Dhaka
- (B) Calcutta
Correct option is (B) Calcutta. The Central National Mohammedan Association, was established in Calcutta, in 1877 by Syed Ameer Ali. It was a political organization aimed at advocating for the rights and interests of Muslims in India during the colonial era.
Choose the correct synonym of “IMMACULATE”?
- (A) Dirty
- (B) Hard
- (C) Spotless
- (D) Natural
- (C) Spotless
Correct option is (C) Spotless. “Immaculate” means perfectly clean or pure, without any flaws or blemishes. Therefore, a synonym for “immaculate” is “spotless”, which conveys the same idea of cleanliness and perfection.
Which country’s scientists developed a giant telescope beneath Lake Baikal?
- (A) Russian
- (B) American
- (C) Chinese
- (D) Japanese
- (A) Russian
Correct option is (A) Russian. On March 13, 2021, Russian scientists have launched underwater space telescopes in the Northern Hemisphere and Lake Baikal i.e. Baikal-GVD
The anonym of “PLEASANT” is:
- (A) Gratifying
- (B) Amiable
- (C) Repulsive
- (D) Agreeable
- (C) Repulsive
Correct option is (C) Repulsive. “Repulsive” can be considered as antonym of “Pleasant”. While “Pleasant” describes something that gives pleasure or is enjoyable, “Repulsive” describes something that causes strong dislikes or aversion. Other antonyms for “Pleasant” include “Unpleasant”, “Disagreeable”, and “Offensive”.
Which of the following are actions you can assign to an action button or slide object?
- (A) Run a macro
- (B) Play a sound
- (C) Hyperlink
- (D) All of these
- (D) All of these
Correct option is (D) All of these. You can assign all of the listed actions to an action button or slide object: Run a macro, play a sound and hyperlink.
Choose the correct antonym of “AGITATED”?
- (A) Horrible
- (B) Havoc
- (C) Calm
- (D) Grisly
- (C) Calm
Correct option is (C) Calm. “Calm” is an antonym of “Agitated”. While “Agitated” refers to a state of nervousness, excitement, or disturbance. “Calm” refers to a state of tranquility, peace, and lack of agitation. Other antonyms for “Agitated” include “Serene”, “Peaceful”, and “Composed”.
Which country is located to the west of Pakistan?
- (A) Afghanistan
- (B) Iran
- (C) India
- (D) China
- (B) Iran
Correct option is (B) Iran. The country to the West of Pakistan is Iran. Pakistan is located in South Asia and shares its western border with Iran. The border between the two countries stretches for approximately 909 kilometers (565 miles).