1000 Best Basic GK MCQs
Q465). The reaction which converts sugar solution into alcohol is an example of
a).saponification
b).hydrogenation
c).fermentation
d).hydrolysis
Correct Answer:
fermentation
Explanation:
Q466). The Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin was
a).Alexander Fleming
b).Albert Einstein
c).Archimeder
d).Aryabhatta
Correct Answer:
Alexander Fleming
Explanation:
Q467). The number of already named bones in the human skeleton is
a).200
b).206
c).212
d).218
Correct Answer:
206
Explanation:
Q468). The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is
a).studying population dynamics
b).collecting population data
c).evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q469). The National Sports Festival for women was, for the first time, organized in
a).1970
b).1975
c).1980
d).1985
Correct Answer:
1975
Explanation:
Q470). The official working languages recognised by the UNO are
a).Chinese and English
b).French and Russian
c).Spanish and Arabic
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q471). The ozone layer restricts
a).visible light
b).infrared radiation
c).x-rays and gamma rays
d).ultraviolet radiation
Correct Answer:
ultraviolet radiation
Explanation:
Q472). The Secretary-General is required to submit an annual report on the work of the UN to
a).the General Assembly
b).the Security Council
c).the Trusteeship Council
d).All of the above simultaneously
Correct Answer:
the General Assembly
Explanation: