Saved Bookmarks
This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
When kept afloat by a life jacket, survival time in water at 15°C is A. Usually 12–24 hours. B. Limited by muscular fatigue. C. Extended if many layers of clothing are worn. D. Extended by swimming gently rather than floating motionless. E. More prolonged in fat than in thin persons. |
|
Answer» A. False It is usually under two hours. B. False It is limited by hypothermia. C. True This improves insulation by trapping layers of water around the body to form a stable micro climate. D. False Swimming increases heat loss by disturbing the micro climate. E. True Due to better thermal insulation by the superficial fat. |
|
| 2. |
The girl wanted to cook the meal herself, but Sophia insisted ___ helping her. A) on B) to C) from D) in E) for |
|
Answer» Correct option is A) on |
|
| 3. |
Copper deficiency can cause (A) Polycythaemia (B) Leukocytopenia (C) Thrombocytopenia (D) Microcytic anaemia |
|
Answer» (D) Microcytic anaemia |
|
| 4. |
When a patient’s mean arterial blood pressure falls by 50 per cent A. Renal blood flow falls by less than 10 per cent. B. Glomerular filtration falls by about 50 per cent. C. There is an increase in the circulating aldosterone level. D. Renal vasoconstriction occurs. E. Urinary output ceases. |
|
Answer» A. False Autoregulation cannot compensate for such large falls. B. False It falls to about zero when glomerular capillary pressure falls below the sum of intracapsular pressure plus plasma oncotic pressure – around 30–40 mmHg. C. True Due to release of renin and angiotensin formation, aldosterone is secreted. D. True Reflex sympathetic vasoconstriction due to greatly decreased baroreceptor stimulation. E. True When glomerular filtration stops, urinary output stops. |
|
| 5. |
In the denervated heart, left ventricular stroke work increases when A. The end-diastolic length of the ventricular fibres increases. B. Peripheral resistance rises. C. Blood volume falls. D. Right ventricular output increases. E. The veins constrict. |
|
Answer» A. True As stated in the Frank–Starling Law. B. True This impedes ventricular outflow, thus increasing end-diastolic fibre length. C. False This reduces cardiac filling pressure and hence end-diastolic fibre length. D. True This tends to increase left ventricular filling pressure and end-diastolic fibre length. E. True This also raises cardiac filling pressure. |
|
| 6. |
In the estimation of cardiac output by an indicator dilution technique, the A. Indicator must mix evenly with the entire blood volume. B. Primary dilution curve may be followed by a secondary rise in indicator concentration. C. Duration of the dilution curve shortens as cardiac output rises. D. Mean indicator concentration under the curve increases as cardiac output rises. E. Injection and monitoring devices may be placed in the pulmonary artery. |
|
Answer» A. False Complete mixing with the blood is required for estimation of blood volume. B. True The secondary peak is due to recirculation of indicator. C. True Due to the more rapid passage of indicator past the sampling site. D. False It falls as the indicator is diluted in a bigger volume. E. True Pulmonary artery blood flow equals cardiac output. |
|
| 7. |
To do it "like mad" means to do it _____. A) enthusiastically B) sloppily C) carefully |
|
Answer» Correct option is A) enthusiastically |
|
| 8. |
The book, Satyartha Prakash was written by:1. Swami Vivekanand 2. Ramakrishna Paramhamsa3. Dayanand Saraswati4. Swami Prabhavananda |
|
Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Dayanand Saraswati The correct answer is Dayanand Saraswati.
|
|
| 9. |
"In less than no time" means _____. A) in a few days B) much later C) very soon |
|
Answer» Correct option is C) very soon |
|
| 10. |
What is the difference between tachycardia and bradycardia? |
| Answer» The faster heart rate over 100 beats per minute is called tachycardia, while the slower heart rate below 60 beats per minute is called bradycardia. | |
| 11. |
Certain natural processes interrupt the normal alpha waves. This process is called as alpha block or ________(a) disruption(b) beta introduction(c) asynchronization(d) desynchronization |
|
Answer» Right answer is (d) desynchronization Easy explanation: When the normal alpha waves are disrupted, the process is desynchronization. In this process, a beta wave gets introduced and persists for a while until the activity is ongoing. |
|
| 12. |
About time" means _____. A) at the right time B) soon C) at last |
|
Answer» Correct option is C) at last |
|
| 13. |
Systemic hypertension may be caused by A. Hypoxia due to chronic respiratory failure. B. Excessive secretion of aldosterone. C. Excessive secretion of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH). D. Myocardial thickening (hypertrophy) of the left ventricle. E. The rapid cardiac action of ventricular fibrillation. |
|
Answer» A. False This constricts blood vessels in the lungs causing pulmonary hypertension but dilates systemic vessels. B. True Salt and water retention by the kidneys expands ECF and hence blood volume and cardiac output. C. True The resulting secretion of cortisol also causes salt and water retention. D. False This is a consequence of hypertension, not a cause. E. False This ineffective pumping in ventricular fibrillation causes severe hypotension. |
|
| 14. |
Which of the following is not a piezo-electric material?(a) quartz(b) rochelle salt(c) aluminium(d) barium titanate |
|
Answer» Right choice is (a) quartz Easiest explanation: Aluminium is not a piezo-electric material. Quartz is the most stable natural crystal with high mechanical and thermal stability and has voulme resistivity higher than 10^4 ohm-cm and small internal electric loss. Barium titanate ceramic is a ferroelectric crystal and has small voltage output. |
|
| 15. |
Explain any two of the following with Reference to the Context:We are proud of the position we Hold; humble as we are |
|
Answer» Reference: These lines are from the poem “Everest is not the Only Peak” written by Kulothungan. Context: The poet admits that he is proud of people’s humble positions because their pride springs not from positions or possessions but the way they live. Explanation: The poet just doesn’t bother the height of the peak one reaches. It could even be a hillock. Their life knows no bending. What matters is how one reaches that spot. If merit and competence have paved the way for their success and positions, however humble they are, the poet admires them. |
|
| 16. |
1. started (a) commenced (b) began (c) stopped2. something (a) everything (b) nothing (c) more3. defeat (a) avoid (b) lose (c) win4. most (a) highest (b) least (c) lowest5. regular (a) irregular (b) orderly (c) planned6. several (a) few (b) many (c) most |
|
Answer» 1. (c) stopped 2. (b) nothing 3. (c) win 4. (b) least 5. (c) irregular 6. (a) few |
|
| 17. |
Select The Suitable Antonyms.1. many (a) several (b) few (c) countless2. proud (a) humble (b) sad (c) merry3. first (a) last (b) least (c) prime4. highest (a) best (b) utmost (c) lowest5. forgot (a) thought (b) remembered (c) liked |
|
Answer» 1. (b) few 2. (a) humble 3. (a) last 4. (c) lowest 5. (d) remembered |
|
| 18. |
The negative of the heat of solution or mixing is(a) Heat of solution(b) Heat of dissolution(c) Heat of reaction(d) Heat of mixing |
|
Answer» Correct choice is (b) Heat of dissolution The best I can explain: The negative of the heat of solution or mixing is Heat of dissolution. |
|
| 19. |
These trees cannot be grown in such a cold ________ as ours. A) weather B) climate C) air D) season E) space |
|
Answer» Correct option is B) climate |
|
| 20. |
The designing of a pattern does not include which of the following feature?(a) To locate the direction of the parting line and adjust the component accordingly(b) To determine regions and measurement of draft angles and radii of the sharp edges where allowances are to be given(c) To recognize and abolish the region of or where the defects could take place during casting(d) To 3D print the design for making the pattern |
|
Answer» The correct answer is (d) To 3D print the design for making the pattern The best I can explain: The printing of a design is executional operation of that casting design. The design is meant for study the casting structure and modify it accordingly if needed. |
|
| 21. |
Change the following sentence into comparative degree: Ravish is the most intelligent boy in the class. |
|
Answer» Ravish is more intelligent than any other boys in the class. |
|
| 22. |
Refer to Q7, and Express the answer in btu/lb.(a) 0.0421 btu/lb(b) 0.0532 btu/lb(c) 0.0514 btu/lb(d) 0.0432 btu/lb |
|
Answer» Right choice is (c) 0.0514 btu/lb For explanation: PE increase per lb = Ep / m = gh = (9.806 m/s^2) (40 m/3.2808) = 119.54 m^2/s^2 = 119.544 J/kg = (119.544 btu/1055.6)/2.2046 lb = 0.0514 btu/lb. |
|
| 23. |
Use the word ‘conduct’ as verb in a sentence of your own. |
|
Answer» Babuji conducted the singing programme in his home. |
|
| 24. |
How does inspector Path help Mohan and his family? |
|
Answer» Patil, the sub – inspector of police was the friend of teacher. So he wanted to help them. He came and explained the situation, it was safer side if they handed over (gave) that machine to him. They may escape from arresting. Amma believed him and handed over that machine to police officer before the other police came. |
|
| 25. |
We waited ______ you ______ 11 p.m. A) at / to B) for / until C) for / to D) with / since |
|
Answer» Correct option is B) for / until |
|
| 26. |
We waited ______ the plane took off. A) as soon as B) when C) as D) until |
|
Answer» Correct option is D) until |
|
| 27. |
She’s a very selfish person who doesn’t show much ______ for others. A) consternation B) consideration C) humanity D) estimation E) complacency |
|
Answer» Correct option is B) consideration |
|
| 28. |
The audience waited until the curtain had risen and then ________into applause. A) flooded B) cheered C) started D) burst E) went |
|
Answer» Correct option is D) burst |
|
| 29. |
The unpleasant taste ________ in his mouth for hours. A) insisted B) prolonged C) waited D) lingered E) rested |
|
Answer» Correct option is D) lingered correct answer is D) lingered |
|
| 30. |
Due to algal growth in a water supply reservoir in a neighborhood, the water has acquired an unpleasant taste. The compound is non-degradable, and the water utility has decided that the best way to deal with the situation is simply to flush the contaminant out of the system. The reservoir contains 11,000 m^3 of water, and the proposal is to pump 300 m^3/h of clean water through the system and discharge the effluent to the sewer system until 95% of the offending compound has been removed. If the reservoir is intensely mixed, how much flushing water will be required?(a) 30, 000 m^3(b) 33, 000 m^3(c) 35, 000 m^3(d) 39, 000 m^3 |
|
Answer» Right option is (b) 33, 000 m^3 The explanation is: The compound is non-reactive and therefore behaves as a tracer. The contaminant concentration in the flushing water is zero. When 95% of the contaminant has been flushed out, the concentration will be 5% of the initial concentration, so: |
|
| 31. |
The following paragraph has two errors. Edit the paragraph and rewrite it in the answer book, clues are given : Although Dravidian in origin, Kannada has been high influenced by Sanskrit. According to some scholars, its early literature dates back with the 5th century A.D. Clues are given: A. Adverb mistake to be corrected. B. Preposition to be corrected. |
|
Answer» Although Dravidian in origin, Kannada has been highly influenced by Sanskrit. According to some scholars, its early literature dates back from 5th century A.D. |
|
| 32. |
Why does Roma consider Baleshwar’s action to be amazing? |
|
Answer» Roma considered Baleshwar’s action to be amazing because the way she was rescued by him. According to Roma it was astonishing because a stranger would jump off a train and risk his life for her. She was also a stranger to him. |
|
| 33. |
What do we learn from Satish Gujral’s life? |
|
Answer» Satish Gujral was the good example for the disabled could also achieve the best. Disability was no barrier to Success. He was give more inspiration to those who were want to achieve success in life. |
|
| 34. |
Why is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar considered as a champion of the depressed classes in India? |
|
Answer» Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was influenced by the work of Mahatma Phule. He decided to devote all his time and talents to improve the conditions of under privileged or depressed classes in our country. For this he started newspapers like Mooknayak, Bahishkrit Bharath and Samatha. Hitakarini Sabha was set up by him. So all his works made him to think as a champion of the depressed classes in India. |
|
| 35. |
The ideal membrane should possess ___________ to water.(a) low permeability to water(b) high permeability to water(c) medium permeability to water(d) high permeability to waste |
|
Answer» The correct answer is (b) high permeability to water To explain I would say: The ideal membrane should possess high permeability to water, organic metabolites and ions, and the capability of retaining plasma proteins. The membrane should be of sufficient wet strength to resist tearing or bursting and non-toxic to blood and all body cells. |
|
| 36. |
Why do the tea cups circle around the poet like planets around the Sun? |
|
Answer» Earth has gravitational force but in space there is absence of gravitational pull, due to this the tea cup or whatever may be the object, it would revolve round like the planets around the Sun. |
|
| 37. |
Which among the following compounds is not a protein? (A) Insulin (B) Hheparin (C) Mucin (D) Pepsin |
|
Answer» Correct option (D) Pepsin |
|
| 38. |
Almost all the urea is formed in this tissue: (A) Kidney (B) Urethra (C) Uterus (D) Liver |
|
Answer» Correct option (D) Liver |
|
| 39. |
Progressive transmethylation of ethanolamine gives (A) Creatinine (B) Choline (C) Methionine (D) N-methyl nicotinamide |
|
Answer» (C) Methionine |
|
| 40. |
Translation is the formation of (A) DNA from DNA (B) mRNA from DNA (C) Protein through mRNA (D) mRNA from pre mRNA |
|
Answer» (B) mRNA from DNA |
|
| 41. |
The first protein synthesized by recombinant DNA technology was (A) Streptokinase (B) Human growth hormone (C) Tissue plasminogen activator (D) Human insulin |
|
Answer» (D) Human insulin |
|
| 42. |
In RNA moleule ‘Caps’ (A) Allow tRNA to be processed (B) Are unique to eukaryotic mRNA (C) Occur at the 3’ end of tRNA (D) Allow correct translation of prokaryotic mRNA |
|
Answer» (B) Are unique to eukaryotic mRNA |
|
| 43. |
Which of the following amino acids produce a vasoconstrictor on decarboxylation? (A) Histidine (B) Tyrosine (C) Threonine (D) Arginine |
|
Answer» (B) Tyrosine |
|
| 44. |
Intestinal nucleosidases act on nucleosides and produce (A) Purine base only (B) Phosphate only (C) Sugar only (D) Purine or pyrimidine bases and sugars |
|
Answer» (D) Purine or pyrimidine bases and sugars |
|
| 45. |
The size of small stable RNA ranges from (A) 0–40 nucleotides (B) 40–80 nucleotides (C) 90–300 nucleotides (D) More than 320 nucleotides |
|
Answer» (C) 90–300 nucleotides |
|
| 46. |
The ‘rho’ (ρ) factor is involved (A) To increase the rate of RNA synthesis (B) In binding catabolite repressor to the promoter region (C) In proper termination of transcription (D) To allow proper initiation of transcriptide |
|
Answer» (C) In proper termination of transcription |
|
| 47. |
In contrast to eukaryot ic mRNA , prokaryotic mRNA (A) Can be polycistronic(B) Is synthesized with introns (C) Can only be monocistronic (D) Has a poly A tail |
|
Answer» (A) Can be polycistronic |
|
| 48. |
This compound has a double helical structure. (A) Deoxyribonucleic acid (B) RNA (C) Flavine-adevine dinucleotide (D) Nicotinamide adamine dinucleotide |
|
Answer» (A) Deoxyribonucleic acid |
|
| 49. |
The degradation of RNA by pancreatic ribonuclease produces (A) Nucleoside 2-Phosphates (B) Nucleoside 5′-phosphates (C) Oligonucleosides (D) Nucleoside 3′-phosphate and oligonucleotide |
|
Answer» (D) Nucleoside 3′-phosphate and oligonucleotide |
|
| 50. |
Among the different types of RNA, which one has the highest M.W.? (A) mRNA (B) rRNA (C) yeast RNA (D) tRNA |
|
Answer» Correct option (B) rRNA |
|