GK-CDS-2009 Questions and Answers

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Q11
Which one of the following is associated with the formation of brown air in traffic congested cities ?
  • A Sulphur dioxide
  • B Nitrogen oxide
  • C Carbon dioxide
  • D Carbon monoxide
Answer: Option A
Q12
Which one of the following is the permissible level of noise in a silent zone at daytime ?
  • A 50 dB
  • B 60 dB
  • C 65 dB
  • D 75 dB
Answer: Option A
Q13
Which one of the following is the first National Park established in India ?
  • A Bandipur
  • B Corbett
  • C Velavadar
  • D Periyar
Answer: Option B
Q14
Bryophytes are photosynthetic but do not have vascular tissue and true roots. This feature enables them to resemble with which of the following ?
  • A Fungi
  • B Algae
  • C Pteridophytes
  • D Angiosperms
Answer: Option B
Q15
The genetically engineered ‘Golden Rice’ is rich in which of the following ?
  • A Vitamin A and nicotinic acid
  • B β-carotene, Vitamina A and folic acid
  • C β-carotene and iron
  • D Vitamin A and niacin
Answer: Option B
Q16
Consider the following statements—
  • A National Parks are a special category of protected areas of land and sea coasts where people are an integral part of the system.
  • B Sanctuaries are concerned with conservation of particular species.
  • C Biosphere Reserves are connected with the habitat of a particular wild animal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Answer: Option B
Q17
Which one of the following is categorized as millet ?
  • A Wheat
  • B Rice
  • C Sorghum
  • D Maize
Answer: Option C
Q18
The plant dye Henna imparts organge-red colour to skin and hairs due to its reaction with which of the following ?
  • A Proteins and amino acids
  • B Lipids
  • C Carbohydrates
  • D Nucleic acids
Answer: Option A
Q19
Which one of the following plants is preferred for mixed cropping in order to enhance the bioavailability of nitrogen ?
  • A Wheat
  • B Gram
  • C Maize
  • D Barley
Answer: Option B
Q20
The ‘Red Data Book’ containing information on all wild plants and animals in danger of extinction has been published by which one of the following ?
  • A International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN)
  • B World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
  • C World Conservation Union (WCU)
  • D United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Answer: Option A

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