1000 Best Basic GK MCQs
Q257). Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Britain announce their separation in
a).1990
b).1991
c).1996
d).1997
Correct Answer:
1996
Explanation:
Q258). Paleontology is a branch of science that deals with the
a).behavior of animals
b).origin and growth of plants
c).the forms of life as revealed by fossils of animals or plants
d).formation of new stars
Correct Answer:
the forms of life as revealed by fossils of animals or plants
Explanation:
Q259). Sir Humphry Davy was a British chemist who
a).invented the safety lamp for miners
b).discovered the anesthetic properties of nitrous oxide
c).both (a) and (b)
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
Q260). Sonia Nazario of “Los Angeles Times” was awarded Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for
a).commentary
b).editorial writing
c).music
d).feature writing
Correct Answer:
feature writing
Explanation:
Q261). Soil is formed from the parent rock material by
a).chemical decomposition
b).physical decomposition
c).biological decomposition
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q262). The air we inhale is mixture of gases. Which of the following gases in the mixture is highest in percentage?
a).Carbon dioxide
b).Nitrogen
c).Oxygen
d).Ozone
Correct Answer:
Nitrogen
Explanation:
Q263). Oxford university was founded in
a).1139 AD
b).1163 AD
c).215 BC
d).55 BC
Correct Answer:
1163 AD
Explanation:
Q264). The American General who led the revolt against the British and declared American independence was
a).George Washington
b).Bill Clinton
c).George Bush
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
George Washington
Explanation: