40 MOST IMPORTANT GENERAL AWARENESS QUIZ FOR ASO EXAM

40 MOST IMPORTANT GENERAL AWARENESS QUIZ FOR ASO EXAM: Today we are sharing with you GENERAL AWARENESS MCQ and Answers. This is very useful for upcoming exams like OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC, and other common written exams.

Q1. The wilting of plants takes place due to _____.

(a) Photosynthesis

(b) Transpiration

(d) Respiration

S1. Ans.(b)

Sol.Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere. Transpiration is essentially evaporation of water from plant leaves.

Q2. Bovidae Ovis is the scientiﬁc name of _____.

(a) Goat

(b) Cow

(d) Sheep

S2. Ans.(d)

Sol.Ovis is a genus of mammals, part of the goat-antelope subfamily of the ruminant family Bovidae. Its five or more highly sociable species are known as sheep.

Q3. Which glass is used to make spectacles?

(a) Crook’s glass

(b) Potash glass

(d) Soda glass

S3. Ans.(a)

Sol.Crook’s glass is a type of glass that contains cerium and other rare earths and has a high absorption of ultraviolet radiation; used in sunglasses.

Q4. Barium loses ____ electrons to achieve noble gas electron conﬁguration.

(a) 1

(b) 2

(d) 4

S4. Ans.(b)

Sol.To achieve a noble gas configuration Barium needs to lose the two 6s electrons. Losing two electrons leaves Barium with the remaining electrons in a noble gas configuration but an ionic charge of +2

Q5. Who is known as the father of computing?

(a) Charles Faraday

(b) Michael Jonathan

(d) Douglas Well

S5. Ans.(c)

Sol.Charles Babbage, English mathematician and inventor who is credited with having conceived the first automatic digital computer.

Q6. Qatar is the highest per capita emitter of which of the following gases?

(a) Carbon Dioxide

(b) Carbon Monoxide

(d) Hydrogen Sulphide

S6. Ans.(a)

Q7. Where is Dachigam National Park located?

(a) Uttarakhand

(b) Mizoram

(d) Himachal Pradesh

S7. Ans.(c)

Sol.Dachigam National Park is located 22 kilometers from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Q8. Name the first satellite of India dedicated exclusively for educational purposes.

(a) KNOWSAT

(b) TEJSAT

(d) GSAT

S8. Ans.(c)

Sol.EDUSAT is the world’s first dedicated educational satellite, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). India launched the $20 million, 2-tonne EDUSAT from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, a tiny island in the Bay of Bengal.

Q9. In terms of size, Uranus ranks no. __________ in our Solar System.

(a) 1

(b) 2

(d) 4

S9. Ans.(c)

Q10. Hyderabad is the Capital City of __________.

(a) Assam

(b) Chhattisgarh

(d) Telangana

S10. Ans.(d)

Q11. Medulla oblongata is a part of which of the following?

(a) Heart

(b) Brain

(d) Stomach

S11. Ans.(b)

Sol. The medulla oblongata helps regulate breathing, heart and blood vessel function, digestion, sneezing, and swallowing. This part of the brain is a center for respiration and circulation.

Q12. Scurvy (bleeding of gums) is caused by deficiency of which vitamin?

(a) Vitamin K

(b) Vitamin B2

(d) Vitamin A

S12. Ans.(c)

Sol. Scurvy is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin C.

Q13. Achrassapote is the scientific name of

(a) Custard Apple

(b) Gulmohar

(d) Chiku

S13. Ans.(d)

Sol. Achrassapote is the scientific name of Chiku.

Q14. Prawn belongs to the phylum

(a) Arthropoda

(b) Cnidaria

(d) Chordata

S14. Ans.(a)

Sol. Prawn belongs to the phylum Arthropoda

Q15. Plant cell wall is made up of –

(a) Cellulose

(b) Glucose

(d) Fructose

S15. Ans.(a)

Sol. The plant cell wall is composed of cellulose. Cellulose is a structural carbohydrate and is considered a complex sugar because it is used in both protection and structure.

Q16. The study of Fungi is also known as –

(a) Cytology

(b) Myology

(d) Neurology

S16. Ans.(c)

Sol. Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties, their taxonomy and their use to humans.

Q17. The outermost layer of skin is –

(a) Epidermis

(b) Dermis

(d) Hypodermis

S17. Ans.(a)

Sol.The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone.

Q18. Which of the following plants have root nodules?

(a) Leguminous plants

(b) Parasitic plants

(d) Aquatic Plants

S18. Ans.(a)

Sol. A legume is a plant or its fruit or seed in the family Fabaceae. Legumes are grown agriculturally, primarily for their grain seed called pulse, for livestock forage and silage, and as soil-enhancing green manure. Many legumes have root nodules that provide a home for symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria called rhizobia.

Q19. Earth-worms belongs to the phylum –

(a) Protozoa

(b) Cnidaria

(d) Mollusca

S19. Ans.(c)

Sol. Earthworms belongs to the Annelida Phylum.

Q20. Ringworm is a disease caused by –

(a) Fungi

(b) Bacteria

(d) Flies

S20. Ans.(a)

Sol. Ringworm of the skin (tinea corporis) is most commonly caused by the fungus Trichophytonrubrum, which spreads from one person to another.

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Q21. River Indus originates at:

(a) Hindukush range

(b) Himalayan range

(d) Kailash range

S21. Ans.(d)

Sol. Indus River originates in Tibet in northern slopes of Mount Kailash near lakeMansarovar. Running via Ladakh, it enters into Pakistan through Gilgit-Baltistan and ends in Arabian Sea near Karachi.

Q22. Wahabis were ________ fanatics.

(a) Hindu

(b) Muslim

(d) Sikh

S22.Ans.(b)

Sol. Wahhabism is an Islamic doctrine and religious movement founded by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. It has been variously described as an Islamic “reform movement” to restore “pure monotheistic worship” by devotees.

Q23.Who was the founder of SevaSadan in Bombay?

(a) Shiva Narayan Agnihotri

(b) RamabaiRanade

(d) B.K. Jayakar

S23.Ans.(b)

Sol. RamabaiRanade was a pioneer of the modern women’s movement in India and outside. She was the founder and president of the “SevaSadan”, which is the most successful of all Indian women’s institutions and is attended by thousands of women.

Q24.The Theosophical Society was founded in the U. S. A. by?

(a)A. O. Hume

(b)Dr. Annie Besant

(c)Madam Blavatsky and Olcott

(d)Tilak and Gokhale

S24.Ans.(c)

Sol. The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was self-described as an unsectarian body of seekers after Truth, who endeavour to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.

Q25. Consider the following statements related to Raja Ram Mohan Roy:

He advocated widow remarriage
He strongly advocated for the abolition of Sati system
He advocated for the promotion of English Education

(a) only 1

(b) 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3

S25.Ans.(d)

Sol. Raja Ram Mohan was the founder of the Brahmo Sabha movement in 1828, which engendered the BrahmoSamaj, an influential socio-religious reform movement.His influence was apparent in the fields of politics, public administration and education as well as religion. He was known for his efforts to establish the abolishment of the practice of sati.

Q26. Who among the following Governor General created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?

(a) Warren Hastings

(b) Wellesley

(d) William Bentinck

S26.Ans.(c)

Sol. The civil services were reformed and modernised by Lord Cornwallis and hence he is called the “Father of Indian Civil Service”.

Q27.What is law-making authority of the government called ?

(a) Legislative

(b) Executive

(d) None of the above

S27.Ans(a)

Sol. Legislature of the Union, which is called Parliament, consists of the President and two Houses, known as Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People (Lok Sabha) is law making authority of government.

Q28. Article 41 of the Indian Constitution “Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases” deals with?

(a) The Union Government

(b) The directive principles of state policy

(d) The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen

S28. Ans.(b)

Sol. Article 41 of the Indian Constitution “Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases” deals with the directive principles of state policy.

Q29.Which one of the following region is most rich in coal deposits?

(a) Bramhaputra Valley

(b) Damodar Valley

(d) Godavari Valley

S29. Ans.(b)

Sol. Damodar Valley region is most rich in coal deposits.

Q30. The reference to the National Capital Territory of Delhi is found in

(a) Article 239A

(b) Article 239AA

(d) Article 239BB

S30.Ans.(b)

Sol. Article 239AA of the Constitution of India granted Special Status to Delhi among Union Territories (UTs) in the year 1991 through 69th constitutional amendment by the Parliament .

Q31. The wilting of plants takes place due to _____.

(a) Photosynthesis

(b) Transpiration

(d) Respiration

S31. Ans.(b)

Q32. Bovidae Ovis is the scientiﬁc name of _____.

(a) Goat

(b) Cow

(d) Sheep

S32. Ans.(d)

Sol.Ovis is a genus of mammals, part of the goat-antelope subfamily of the ruminant family Bovidae. Its five or more highly sociable species are known as sheep.

Q33. Which glass is used to make spectacles?

(a) Crook’s glass

(b) Potash glass

(d) Soda glass

S33. Ans.(a)

Sol.Crook’s glass is a type of glass that contains cerium and other rare earths and has a high absorption of ultraviolet radiation; used in sunglasses.

Q34. Barium loses ____ electrons to achieve noble gas electron conﬁguration.

(a) 1

(b) 2

(d) 4

S34. Ans.(b)

Q35. Who is known as the father of computing?

(a) Charles Faraday

(b) Michael Jonathan

(d) Douglas Well

S35. Ans.(c)

Sol.CharlesBabbage,English mathematician and inventor who is credited with having conceived the first automatic digital computer.

Q36. Qatar is the highest per capita emitter of which of the following gases?