5994 + Interview Questions in GENERAL QA IN NTSE Page 79 InterviewSolution

3901.	Mendel discovered (A) Law of linkage (B) 10% energy law (C) Laws of inheritance (D) None of these
Answer» (C) Laws of inheritance

Discussion

3902.	Ovoviviparous are (A) Hen (B) Snake (C) Crocodile (D) All of these
Answer» Correct option is (B) Snake

Discussion

3903.	In an examination some questions carry 2 marks each and some others 4 marks each. A student scored 40 marks by attempting 15 questions correct in all. How many questions carrying 2 marks did he attempt correctly? 1. 15 2 12 3. 8 4. 10
Answer» 4. 10 Let x be ques with 2 marks 2x + 4 (15 – x) = 40 2x + 60 – 4x = 40 x = 20/2 = 10

3903.

In an examination some questions carry 2 marks each and some others 4 marks each. A student scored 40 marks by attempting 15 questions correct in all. How many questions carrying 2 marks did he attempt correctly? 1. 15 2 12 3. 8 4. 10

Answer»

4. 10

Let x be ques with 2 marks

2x + 4 (15 – x) = 40

2x + 60 – 4x = 40

x = 20/2 = 10

Discussion

3904.	At present the father is older than the son by 25 years. After 13 years the father’s age becomes double that of son. What is father’s age now? 1. 26 years 2. 37 years 3. 38 years 4. 50 years
Answer» 2. 37 years Father = Son + 25 …(i) After 13 years (Father + 13) = 2 (Son + 13) ⇒ Father – 2 x son = 13 ….(ii) Solving equation (i) and (ii) we get father = 37

3904.

At present the father is older than the son by 25 years. After 13 years the father’s age becomes double that of son. What is father’s age now? 1. 26 years 2. 37 years 3. 38 years 4. 50 years

Answer»

2. 37 years

Father = Son + 25 …(i)

After 13 years

(Father + 13) = 2 (Son + 13)

⇒ Father – 2 x son = 13 ….(ii)

Solving equation (i) and (ii) we get father = 37

Discussion

3905.	Proper sequence of peaks in the eastern ghats from South to North. (1) Nimgiri, Mahendragiri, Nallamala, Palkonda (2) Palkonda, Nallamala, Mahendragiri, Nimgiri (3) Nallamala, Palkonda, Mahendragiri, Nimgiri (4) Nimgiri, Mahendragiri, Pulkonda, Nallamala
Answer» (2) Palkonda, Nallamala, Mahendragiri, Nimgiri

Discussion

3906.	In the middle Ganga plain silk are manufactured at ________ (1) Gorakhpur (2) Samastipur (3) Mirzapur (4) Bhagalpur
Answer» (4) Bhagalpur (4) Bhagalpur❤️

3906.

In the middle Ganga plain silk are manufactured at ________ (1) Gorakhpur (2) Samastipur (3) Mirzapur (4) Bhagalpur

Answer»

(4) Bhagalpur

(4) Bhagalpur❤️

Discussion

3907.	Who creates government and decides the powers of the regional level governments? (1) Legislature (2) Judiciary (3) Executive (4) Constitution
Answer» (1) Legislature

Discussion

3908.	Which of the following is NOT correct in relation with Terai region? (1) Dachigam National Park is located in this region. (2) It is a swampy and marshy region(3) This is a thickly forested region full of wild life (4) The forests in Terai region have been cleared to create agricultural land and to settle the migrants f r om Pakistan after partition.
Answer» (1) Dachigam National Park is located in this region.

Discussion

3909.	The northern plains get rainfall in winter from (1) North cast monsoons (2) Local convection (3) Depressions originating in the mediterranean sea (4) South west monsoons
Answer» (3) Depressions originating in the mediterranean sea

Discussion

3910.	In India, which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? (1) Tropical evergreen forests (2) Tropical moist deciduous forests (3) Tropical thorn scrub forests ( 4 ) Alpine forests
Answer» (2) Tropical moist deciduous forests

Discussion

3911.	Birth rate means (1) The number of live births for every 1000 persons in a year (2) The number of live births for every 100 persons in a year (3) The number of live births_ for every 1000 persons in a decade (4)The number of live births for every 100 persons in a decade
Answer» (1) The number of live births for every 1000 persons in a year

Discussion

3912.	What is the share of India 's population in world's population, according to 2001 Census? (1) 14.2% (2) 16.7% (3) 19.3% (4) 11.8%
Answer» Correct option is (2) 16.7%

Discussion

3913.	The main functions of the Foreign Exchange bank is (A) Receiving the deposits(B) Advancing loans(C) Exchange of money(D) All of the above
Answer» (C) Exchange of money

Discussion

3914.	Which of the following is correctly matched? (1) Mettur Dam – Krishna River (2) Koyna Dam – Kaveri River (3) Pravara Dam – Godavari River (4) Narora Dam – Ganges River
Answer» (4) Narora Dam – Ganges River

Discussion

3915.	Who personified the status of liberty as female figure? (1) French artists (2) British artists (3) American artists (4) All of the above
Answer» (1) French artists

Discussion

3916.	Growing two or more crops but indefinite row pattern is known as: (1) intercropping (2) crop rotation (3) mixed farming (4) mixed cropping
Answer» (4) mixed cropping Growing two or more crops but indefinite row pattern is known as mixed cropping.

3916.

Growing two or more crops but indefinite row pattern is known as: (1) intercropping (2) crop rotation (3) mixed farming (4) mixed cropping

Answer»

(4) mixed cropping

Growing two or more crops but indefinite row pattern is known as mixed cropping.

Discussion

3917.	The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is 1) Anaimudi 2) Mt. Gurushikar 3) Astamba Dhongar 4) Armakonda
Answer» Correct option is 4) Armakonda

Discussion

3918.	Which of following is not a feature of Bureaucracy? (1) Permanently appointed (2) Appointed on the basis of qualification (3) Politically not neutral (4) Skilled in their work
Answer» (3) Politically not neutral

Discussion

3919.	Identify the secular states (1) Sri Lanka and India (2) Pakistan and Ireland(3) India and Nepal (4) Britan and Afghanistan
Answer» (3) India and Nepal

Discussion

3920.	The state in which ‘Kittiko – Hachchiko’ Movement was started? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Karnataka (3) Telengana (4) Maharashtra
Answer» Correct option is (2) Karnataka

Discussion

3921.	They had put it off too long. (Remove 'too') (A) They had put it off very long. (B) They had put it off not to long. (C) They had put it off before long. (D) They had put it off over long.
Answer» (D) They had put it off over long.

Discussion

3922.	They were friendly and eager to help a neophyte like me. (use 'so that') (A) They were so friendly and eager that to help a neophyte like me (B)They were so friendly and eager that they would help a neophyte like (C) They were so friendly and eager that they will help a neophyte like me (D) They were so friendly and eager that to help a neophyte like me.
Answer» (B) They were so friendly and eager that they would help a neophyte like

Discussion

3923.	Give the Opposite of 'freedom'. (A) diligence (B) liberty (C) laziness (D) slavery
Answer» Correct option is (D) slavery

Discussion

3924.	Change the Voice. — Let that be listened to. (A) Listen to that (B) That should be listened to (C) That should listen to you (D) Listen to it.
Answer» (A) Listen to that

Discussion

3925.	Read the passage and answer the questions given below: It happened one day, about noon, going towards my boat, I was exceedingly surprised with the print of mans naked foot on the shore, which was very plain to be seen in the sand. I stood like one thunderstruck, or as it I had seen an apparition. I listened, I looked round me, I could hear nothing, nor see anything. I went up the shore, and down the shore, but it was all one, I could see no impression but that one. I went to it again to see if there were any more, and to observe if it might not be my fancy; but there was no room for that for there was exactly the very print of a foot—toe, heel and every part of a foot. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. On finding the foot-print on the shore, what did the author do? (a) Did not pay much attention. (b) Began to investigate its origin. (c) Ran away in fear. (d) Went to his boat. 2. Which one of the following expressions best describes the emotion evoked by the foot-print in the author? (a) Curiosity (b) Indifference (c) Terror (d) Surprise 3. How does the author convince himself that the foot-print is a real one? (a) By finding the person who made it. (b) Being told about it by a witness. (c) By thinking about it for some time. (d) By examining it carefully and noticing its details. 4. Which one of the following expressions best brings out the effect of the foot-print on the author? (a) Stood like one thunder-struck (b) Could hear nothing (c) Went up the shore (d) Looked round himself 5. The passage is full of short simple sentences. Their purpose is to (a) facilitate easy understanding. (b) give a plain narration. (c) convey breathless excitement. (d) imply the inability of the author to write in a better way.
Answer» 1. (b) Began to investigate its origin. 2. (a) Curiosity 3. (d) By examining it carefully and noticing its details. 4. (a) Stood like one thunder-struck 5. (c) convey breathless excitement.

3925.

Read the passage and answer the questions given below: It happened one day, about noon, going towards my boat, I was exceedingly surprised with the print of mans naked foot on the shore, which was very plain to be seen in the sand. I stood like one thunderstruck, or as it I had seen an apparition. I listened, I looked round me, I could hear nothing, nor see anything. I went up the shore, and down the shore, but it was all one, I could see no impression but that one. I went to it again to see if there were any more, and to observe if it might not be my fancy; but there was no room for that for there was exactly the very print of a foot—toe, heel and every part of a foot. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. On finding the foot-print on the shore, what did the author do? (a) Did not pay much attention. (b) Began to investigate its origin. (c) Ran away in fear. (d) Went to his boat. 2. Which one of the following expressions best describes the emotion evoked by the foot-print in the author? (a) Curiosity (b) Indifference (c) Terror (d) Surprise 3. How does the author convince himself that the foot-print is a real one? (a) By finding the person who made it. (b) Being told about it by a witness. (c) By thinking about it for some time. (d) By examining it carefully and noticing its details. 4. Which one of the following expressions best brings out the effect of the foot-print on the author? (a) Stood like one thunder-struck (b) Could hear nothing (c) Went up the shore (d) Looked round himself 5. The passage is full of short simple sentences. Their purpose is to (a) facilitate easy understanding. (b) give a plain narration. (c) convey breathless excitement. (d) imply the inability of the author to write in a better way.

Answer»

1. (b) Began to investigate its origin.

2. (a) Curiosity

3. (d) By examining it carefully and noticing its details.

4. (a) Stood like one thunder-struck

5. (c) convey breathless excitement.

Discussion

3926.	Choose the alternative with correct spellings. 1. 1. mischeveous 2. Mischievous 3. Mischeevous 4. mischivos 2. 1. stempeede 2. Stampiede 3. Stampede 4. stempide 3. 1. neusance 2. Newsense 3. Nuisance 4. newsence
Answer» 1. 2. Mischievous 2. 3. Stampede 3. 3. Nuisance

3926.

Choose the alternative with correct spellings. 1. 1. mischeveous 2. Mischievous 3. Mischeevous 4. mischivos 2. 1. stempeede 2. Stampiede 3. Stampede 4. stempide 3. 1. neusance 2. Newsense 3. Nuisance 4. newsence

Answer»

1. 2. Mischievous

2. 3. Stampede

3. 3. Nuisance

Discussion

3927.	Rise in Green Net National Income implies higher sustainable development in an economy. Green Net National Income is the difference between (A) Difference between Net National Income and gross savings (B) Difference between Net National Income and depreciation of natural capital (C) Difference between Net National Income and depreciation of man-made capital (D) Both (B) and (C)
Answer» (B) Difference between Net National Income and depreciation of natural capital (D) Both (B) and (C)

3927.

Rise in Green Net National Income implies higher sustainable development in an economy. Green Net National Income is the difference between (A) Difference between Net National Income and gross savings (B) Difference between Net National Income and depreciation of natural capital (C) Difference between Net National Income and depreciation of man-made capital (D) Both (B) and (C)

Answer»

(B) Difference between Net National Income and depreciation of natural capital

(D) Both (B) and (C)

Discussion

3928.	In Question out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for given group of words.1. A remedy for all diseases. 1. marvel 2. Antibiotic 3. Treatment 4. panacea 2. One who sacrifices his life for a cause. 1. patriot 2. Martyr 3. Fanatic 4. soldier 3. An official numbering of the population. 1. calligraphy 2. Censor 3. Demography 4. census4. Holding office without remuneration. 1. honourable 2. Honorary 3. chair person 4. enumerator 5. One who does a thing for pleasure and not as profession. 1. eligible 2. Amateur 3. Intelligent 4. connoisseur
Answer» 1. 4. panacea 2. 2. Martyr 3. 4. census 4. 2. Honorary 5. 2. Amateur

3928.

In Question out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for given group of words.1. A remedy for all diseases. 1. marvel 2. Antibiotic 3. Treatment 4. panacea 2. One who sacrifices his life for a cause. 1. patriot 2. Martyr 3. Fanatic 4. soldier 3. An official numbering of the population. 1. calligraphy 2. Censor 3. Demography 4. census4. Holding office without remuneration. 1. honourable 2. Honorary 3. chair person 4. enumerator 5. One who does a thing for pleasure and not as profession. 1. eligible 2. Amateur 3. Intelligent 4. connoisseur

Answer»

1. 4. panacea

2. 2. Martyr

3. 4. census

4. 2. Honorary

5. 2. Amateur

Discussion

3929.	Forced labour is prohibited in which Fundamental Right of India ?(1) Right to equality (2) Right to freedom(3) Right against Exploitation (4) Right to freedom of Religion
Answer» (3) Right against Exploitation

Discussion

3930.	In each question is given 4, 5 or 6 words which has to be rearranged in a logical order. The words should be so arranged that they are based on actual meaning and process.1. Treatment 2. Doctor 3. Disease 4. Diagnose 5. Medicine (1) 3, 2, 4, 5, 1 (2) 2, 4, 3, 5, 1 (3) 4, 3, 2, 5, 1 (4) 4, 2, 3, 5, 1
Answer» (1) 3, 2, 4, 5, 1

Discussion

3931.	By which constitutional amendment Fundamental Duties are added in the Constitution of India ?(1) 42nd (2) 40th (3) 43rd (4) 45th
Answer» 42^ndconstitutional amendment Fundamental Duties are added in the Constitution of India.

Discussion

3932.	A wholesaler allows a discount of 20% on the list price to a retailer. The retailer sells at 8% discount on the list price. The profit percent of the retailer is (1) 20% (2) 15% (3) 12% (4) 8%
Answer» Correct option is (2) 15%

Discussion

3933.	In certain code CLOUD is written as DMPVE then how SIGHT will be written in that code? (A) SGHJV (B) UGHHT (C) UHJFW (D) TJHIU
Answer» Correct option is (D) TJHIU

Discussion

3934.	In any code language CARE is written as BZQD then how LEMON will be written in that language? (A) GDEDO (B) GDDMO (C) OVNLM (D) KDLNM
Answer» Correct option is (D) KDLNM

Discussion

3935.	If in any code language CAME is written as JZBF then, what will be written for CAKE in that language? (A) JBVF (B) FJVB (C) JVBF (D) FBVJ
Answer» Correct option is (A) JBVF

Discussion

3936.	Select the word from the alternative which cannot be made by using the letters of the given word. SUPERIORITY (A) PURSE (B) PURSUIT (C) PRIORITY (D) PURITY
Answer» Correct option is (B) PURSUIT

Discussion

3937.	Which of the following statements is NOT true about Indian federalism?1. The Union government is vested with more financial powers than the state governments.2. Power to legislate on residuary subjects is vested in the Union government.3. The name and boundaries of a State can be changed by the Union government without the consent of the concerned State.4. The Union legislature can amend any provision of the Constitution without the consent of the state governments.
Answer» Correct option: (4) Explanation: The Union government can only amend some provisions of Constitution without the consent of state government.

3937.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Indian federalism?1. The Union government is vested with more financial powers than the state governments.2. Power to legislate on residuary subjects is vested in the Union government.3. The name and boundaries of a State can be changed by the Union government without the consent of the concerned State.4. The Union legislature can amend any provision of the Constitution without the consent of the state governments.

Answer»

Correct option: (4)

Explanation:

The Union government can only amend some provisions of Constitution without the consent of state government.

Discussion

3938.	How many days of guaranteed work is provided by National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. (1) 200 days (2) 100 days (3) 300 days (4) 500 days
Answer» Correct option is (2) 100 days

Discussion

3939.	Under National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (2005), how many days of work are Guaranteed in a year? (1) 80 days (2) 100 days (3) 200 days(4) 300 days
Answer» Correct option is (2) 100 days

Discussion

3940.	Indian population policy 2000 not includes(1) free education (2) free from diseases(3) reducing infant mortality rate below 30 (4) increase the employment opportunities
Answer» Correct option: (4) increase the employment opportunities

Discussion

3941.	Gas transportation pipeline which passes through Kota in Rajasthan is(1) Guwahati -Barauni -Allahabad -Kanpur (2) Barauni -Rajbandh -Haldia(3) Hazira -Vijaipur -Jagdishur (4) Salaya -Viramgam-Mathura -Delhi
Answer» Correct option: (3) Hazira -Vijaipur -Jagdishur

Discussion

3942.	In which state of India is red and yellow soil found?(1) Chhattisgarh (2) Rajasthan(3) Jammu and Kashmir (4) None of these
Answer» Correct option: (1) Chhattisgarh

Discussion

3943.	In which House is the finance bill presented first?(1) Rajya Sabha(2) Lok Sabha(3) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha anywhere(4) Reserve Bank of India
Answer» Correct option: (2) Lok Sabha

Discussion

3944.	Who among the following is a part of the political executive?(1) District Collector (2) Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs(3) Home Minister (4) Director General of Police
Answer» Correct option: (3) Home Minister

Discussion

3945.	Which of the following institutions can make changes to an existing law of our country?(1) Supreme Court of India (2) International Court of Justice(3) Prime Minister (4) Parliament
Answer» Correct option: (4) Parliament

Discussion

3946.	Read the comprehension passage carefully and answer the following questions - There are over a quarter of a million plant species. Only 600 or so are carnivorous who call, attract and eat bugs. They live in bogs and places where the soil lacks 1. Which statement does the author most likely agree with? (A) There are too many species of carnivorous plants. (B) There are a few plant species in the world. (C) Only a small number of plants are carnivorous. (D) A majority of plants are carnivorous. 2. Which plants traps bugs in its stem and forces them to walk forward? (A) Corkscrew plants (B) Sundews (C) Bladderworts (D) Pitcher plants 3. Which event happens last when Sundews eats a meal? (A) The Sundews create mucilage. (B) The Sundew’s tentacles curl in response to the prey. (C) The bug is attracted to the mucilage. (D) The Sundew releases enzymes. 4. Which best defines the word treacherous? (A) Something that provides nutrients. (B) Something that is very bright. (C) Something that tastes delicious. (D) Something that has a hidden danger.
Answer» 1. (C) Only a small number of plants are carnivorous. 2. (A) Corkscrew plants 3. (D) The Sundew releases enzymes. 4. (D) Something that has a hidden danger.

3946.

Read the comprehension passage carefully and answer the following questions - There are over a quarter of a million plant species. Only 600 or so are carnivorous who call, attract and eat bugs. They live in bogs and places where the soil lacks 1. Which statement does the author most likely agree with? (A) There are too many species of carnivorous plants. (B) There are a few plant species in the world. (C) Only a small number of plants are carnivorous. (D) A majority of plants are carnivorous. 2. Which plants traps bugs in its stem and forces them to walk forward? (A) Corkscrew plants (B) Sundews (C) Bladderworts (D) Pitcher plants 3. Which event happens last when Sundews eats a meal? (A) The Sundews create mucilage. (B) The Sundew’s tentacles curl in response to the prey. (C) The bug is attracted to the mucilage. (D) The Sundew releases enzymes. 4. Which best defines the word treacherous? (A) Something that provides nutrients. (B) Something that is very bright. (C) Something that tastes delicious. (D) Something that has a hidden danger.

Answer»

1. (C) Only a small number of plants are carnivorous.

2. (A) Corkscrew plants

3. (D) The Sundew releases enzymes.

4. (D) Something that has a hidden danger.

Discussion

3947.	Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it. Nehru was a many sided personality. He enjoyed reading and writing books as much as he enjoyed fighting political and social evils or residing tyranny. In him, the scientist and the humanist were held in perfect balance. While he kept looking at special problems from a scientific stand point, he never forgot that we should nourish the total man. As a scientist, he refused to believe in benevolent power interested in men’s affairs. But, as a self proclaimed non-believer, he loved affirming his faith in life and the beauty of nature. Children he adored. Unlike Wordsworth, he did not see him trailing clouds of glory from the recent sojourn in heaven. He saw them as a blossoms of promise and renewal, they only hope for mankind. 1. Nehru thought that children (A) Were trailing clouds of glory. (B) Held promise flowers to be loved and admired. (C) Were like flowers to be loved and admired. (D) Held no hope for mankind.2. Nehru enjoyed (A) Reading and writing books (B) Fighting political and social evils (C) Resisting tranny (D) Doing all the above and much more 3. Which of the statements reflects Nehru’s point of view? (A) Humanism is more important than science. (B) Science is supreme and humanism is subordinate to it. (C) Science and Humanism are equally important. (D) There is no ground between science and humanism. 4. A many sided personality means (A) A complex personality (B) A secretive person (C) A person having varied interests (D) A capable person
Answer» 1.(B) Held promise flowers to be loved and admired. 2. (D) Doing all the above and much more 3. (C) Science and Humanism are equally important. 4. (C) A person having varied interests

3947.

Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it. Nehru was a many sided personality. He enjoyed reading and writing books as much as he enjoyed fighting political and social evils or residing tyranny. In him, the scientist and the humanist were held in perfect balance. While he kept looking at special problems from a scientific stand point, he never forgot that we should nourish the total man. As a scientist, he refused to believe in benevolent power interested in men’s affairs. But, as a self proclaimed non-believer, he loved affirming his faith in life and the beauty of nature. Children he adored. Unlike Wordsworth, he did not see him trailing clouds of glory from the recent sojourn in heaven. He saw them as a blossoms of promise and renewal, they only hope for mankind. 1. Nehru thought that children (A) Were trailing clouds of glory. (B) Held promise flowers to be loved and admired. (C) Were like flowers to be loved and admired. (D) Held no hope for mankind.2. Nehru enjoyed (A) Reading and writing books (B) Fighting political and social evils (C) Resisting tranny (D) Doing all the above and much more 3. Which of the statements reflects Nehru’s point of view? (A) Humanism is more important than science. (B) Science is supreme and humanism is subordinate to it. (C) Science and Humanism are equally important. (D) There is no ground between science and humanism. 4. A many sided personality means (A) A complex personality (B) A secretive person (C) A person having varied interests (D) A capable person

Answer»

1.(B) Held promise flowers to be loved and admired.

2. (D) Doing all the above and much more

3. (C) Science and Humanism are equally important.

4. (C) A person having varied interests

Discussion

3948.	Read the comprehension passage carefully and answer the following questions: - In 1848, gold was found in California. Thousands of people rushed there to get some. Many people liked living there and decided to stay. At that time there was no train line. In 1860 and 1861, the Pony express was the fastest way to get news to and from the West. It could make the trip in just ten days. The Pony Express had 184 stations along the trail. The stations were around ten miles apart. This is about how far a horse could run at a gallop before tiring. The rider would switch to a new horse at each station and before resting the would give his mail pouch to new rider. The mail never stopped moving, even while the horses and riders rested. Each rider had to weigh less than 125 pounds. Speed was the key. Most of the riders were teenage boys who rode at a fast pace for upto 100 miles a day. If there was an emergency one might have to ride 200 miles in a day. In its time running, the Pony Express only lost one mail pouch. The Pony Express played an important role for a time but it did not last. 1. Which best explains why Pony riders had to weigh less than 125 pounds? (A) Heavier men were more expensive (B) Horses were scared of heavier men. (C) Heavier men scared customers. (D) Horses could make quicker with lighter men. 2. How fast could the Pony Express take a letter from California to Massoorie? (A) 24 hours (B) Ten days (C) Twenty days (D) One month 3. About how far did Pony Express riders travel on a usual day? (A) 10 miles (B) 200 miles (C) 100 miles (D) 2000 miles 4. How many pouches did the Pony Express lose? (A) Never lost a pouch (B) One (C) Two (D) Too many to keep track
Answer» 1. (D) Horses could make quicker with lighter men. 2. (B) Ten days 3. (C) 100 miles 4. (B) One

3948.

Read the comprehension passage carefully and answer the following questions: - In 1848, gold was found in California. Thousands of people rushed there to get some. Many people liked living there and decided to stay. At that time there was no train line. In 1860 and 1861, the Pony express was the fastest way to get news to and from the West. It could make the trip in just ten days. The Pony Express had 184 stations along the trail. The stations were around ten miles apart. This is about how far a horse could run at a gallop before tiring. The rider would switch to a new horse at each station and before resting the would give his mail pouch to new rider. The mail never stopped moving, even while the horses and riders rested. Each rider had to weigh less than 125 pounds. Speed was the key. Most of the riders were teenage boys who rode at a fast pace for upto 100 miles a day. If there was an emergency one might have to ride 200 miles in a day. In its time running, the Pony Express only lost one mail pouch. The Pony Express played an important role for a time but it did not last. 1. Which best explains why Pony riders had to weigh less than 125 pounds? (A) Heavier men were more expensive (B) Horses were scared of heavier men. (C) Heavier men scared customers. (D) Horses could make quicker with lighter men. 2. How fast could the Pony Express take a letter from California to Massoorie? (A) 24 hours (B) Ten days (C) Twenty days (D) One month 3. About how far did Pony Express riders travel on a usual day? (A) 10 miles (B) 200 miles (C) 100 miles (D) 2000 miles 4. How many pouches did the Pony Express lose? (A) Never lost a pouch (B) One (C) Two (D) Too many to keep track

Answer»

1. (D) Horses could make quicker with lighter men.

2. (B) Ten days

3. (C) 100 miles

4. (B) One

Discussion

3949.	The birth of a girl child in Indian society is an ___ event. `1. Unwelcomeness 2. unwelcome 3. unwelcomely 4. unwelcomingly
Answer» 3. unwelcomely

Discussion

3950.	Select this meaning of the given phrases/idioms.The song in the play cannot be deleted as it is _____to the story. (A) Intervened (B) Innate (C) Integral (D) Exact
Answer» Correct option is (C) Integral

Discussion

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Mendel discovered (A) Law of linkage (B) 10% energy law (C) Laws of inheritance (D) None of these

Ovoviviparous are (A) Hen (B) Snake (C) Crocodile (D) All of these

In an examination some questions carry 2 marks each and some others 4 marks each. A student scored 40 marks by attempting 15 questions correct in all. How many questions carrying 2 marks did he attempt correctly? 1. 15 2 12 3. 8 4. 10

At present the father is older than the son by 25 years. After 13 years the father’s age becomes double that of son. What is father’s age now? 1. 26 years 2. 37 years 3. 38 years 4. 50 years

Proper sequence of peaks in the eastern ghats from South to North. (1) Nimgiri, Mahendragiri, Nallamala, Palkonda (2) Palkonda, Nallamala, Mahendragiri, Nimgiri (3) Nallamala, Palkonda, Mahendragiri, Nimgiri (4) Nimgiri, Mahendragiri, Pulkonda, Nallamala

In the middle Ganga plain silk are manufactured at ________ (1) Gorakhpur (2) Samastipur (3) Mirzapur (4) Bhagalpur

Who creates government and decides the powers of the regional level governments? (1) Legislature (2) Judiciary (3) Executive (4) Constitution

The northern plains get rainfall in winter from (1) North cast monsoons (2) Local convection (3) Depressions originating in the mediterranean sea (4) South west monsoons

In India, which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species? (1) Tropical evergreen forests (2) Tropical moist deciduous forests (3) Tropical thorn scrub forests ( 4 ) Alpine forests

Birth rate means (1) The number of live births for every 1000 persons in a year (2) The number of live births for every 100 persons in a year (3) The number of live births_ for every 1000 persons in a decade (4)The number of live births for every 100 persons in a decade

What is the share of India 's population in world's population, according to 2001 Census? (1) 14.2% (2) 16.7% (3) 19.3% (4) 11.8%

The main functions of the Foreign Exchange bank is (A) Receiving the deposits(B) Advancing loans(C) Exchange of money(D) All of the above

Which of the following is correctly matched? (1) Mettur Dam – Krishna River (2) Koyna Dam – Kaveri River (3) Pravara Dam – Godavari River (4) Narora Dam – Ganges River

Who personified the status of liberty as female figure? (1) French artists (2) British artists (3) American artists (4) All of the above

Growing two or more crops but indefinite row pattern is known as: (1) intercropping (2) crop rotation (3) mixed farming (4) mixed cropping

The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is 1) Anaimudi 2) Mt. Gurushikar 3) Astamba Dhongar 4) Armakonda

Which of following is not a feature of Bureaucracy? (1) Permanently appointed (2) Appointed on the basis of qualification (3) Politically not neutral (4) Skilled in their work

Identify the secular states (1) Sri Lanka and India (2) Pakistan and Ireland(3) India and Nepal (4) Britan and Afghanistan

The state in which ‘Kittiko – Hachchiko’ Movement was started? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Karnataka (3) Telengana (4) Maharashtra

They had put it off too long. (Remove 'too') (A) They had put it off very long. (B) They had put it off not to long. (C) They had put it off before long. (D) They had put it off over long.

Give the Opposite of 'freedom'. (A) diligence (B) liberty (C) laziness (D) slavery

Change the Voice. — Let that be listened to. (A) Listen to that (B) That should be listened to (C) That should listen to you (D) Listen to it.

Choose the alternative with correct spellings. 1. 1. mischeveous 2. Mischievous 3. Mischeevous 4. mischivos 2. 1. stempeede 2. Stampiede 3. Stampede 4. stempide 3. 1. neusance 2. Newsense 3. Nuisance 4. newsence

Forced labour is prohibited in which Fundamental Right of India ?(1) Right to equality (2) Right to freedom(3) Right against Exploitation (4) Right to freedom of Religion

By which constitutional amendment Fundamental Duties are added in the Constitution of India ?(1) 42nd (2) 40th (3) 43rd (4) 45th

A wholesaler allows a discount of 20% on the list price to a retailer. The retailer sells at 8% discount on the list price. The profit percent of the retailer is (1) 20% (2) 15% (3) 12% (4) 8%

In certain code CLOUD is written as DMPVE then how SIGHT will be written in that code? (A) SGHJV (B) UGHHT (C) UHJFW (D) TJHIU

In any code language CARE is written as BZQD then how LEMON will be written in that language? (A) GDEDO (B) GDDMO (C) OVNLM (D) KDLNM

If in any code language CAME is written as JZBF then, what will be written for CAKE in that language? (A) JBVF (B) FJVB (C) JVBF (D) FBVJ

Select the word from the alternative which cannot be made by using the letters of the given word. SUPERIORITY (A) PURSE (B) PURSUIT (C) PRIORITY (D) PURITY

How many days of guaranteed work is provided by National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. (1) 200 days (2) 100 days (3) 300 days (4) 500 days

Under National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (2005), how many days of work are Guaranteed in a year? (1) 80 days (2) 100 days (3) 200 days(4) 300 days

Indian population policy 2000 not includes(1) free education (2) free from diseases(3) reducing infant mortality rate below 30 (4) increase the employment opportunities

Gas transportation pipeline which passes through Kota in Rajasthan is(1) Guwahati -Barauni -Allahabad -Kanpur (2) Barauni -Rajbandh -Haldia(3) Hazira -Vijaipur -Jagdishur (4) Salaya -Viramgam-Mathura -Delhi

In which state of India is red and yellow soil found?(1) Chhattisgarh (2) Rajasthan(3) Jammu and Kashmir (4) None of these

In which House is the finance bill presented first?(1) Rajya Sabha(2) Lok Sabha(3) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha anywhere(4) Reserve Bank of India

Who among the following is a part of the political executive?(1) District Collector (2) Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs(3) Home Minister (4) Director General of Police

Which of the following institutions can make changes to an existing law of our country?(1) Supreme Court of India (2) International Court of Justice(3) Prime Minister (4) Parliament

The birth of a girl child in Indian society is an ___ event. `1. Unwelcomeness 2. unwelcome 3. unwelcomely 4. unwelcomingly

Select this meaning of the given phrases/idioms.The song in the play cannot be deleted as it is _____to the story. (A) Intervened (B) Innate (C) Integral (D) Exact