HSSC CET Exam (06.11.2022-Shift II)

Total Questions: 100

71. What is the name of the software that is used for maintenance and configurtion of Computer Systems?

Correct Answer: (3) System Utilities
Solution:Software used for maintenance and configuration of the computer system is called system utility.
  • It is designed to help in the management and tuning of operating systems, computer hardwares and different application softwares.

72. Virtual keybords or Online Keyboards are commonly by Internet banking websites because_______ .

Correct Answer: (1) they allow users to type passwords securely
Solution:Online virtual keyboard is a webbased or a standalone software with a randomised key layout every time it is used.
  • The virtual keyboard is an additional precautionary measure and protects against malicious key logger programs which might have infected user's computer.

73. Which one of the following statement is not correct about Blockchain technology?

Correct Answer: (1) Each block has some data called its header, which is visible to every other node.
Solution:Blockchain has several blocks, also called nodes, and all the blocks are managed with the help of the block header.
  • Everyone can access it but no one will be able to change or delete it. Hence, it is a technology that can store information in a digital format in a non specific address.
  • A blockchain will collect in formation in groups called blocks. These blocks have designated storage capacities. When this capacity is filled, they are closed.

74. What is the theme of World Habitat Day for the year 2022?

Correct Answer: (4) "Inclusive Development For All"
Solution:The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter.
  • The theme of World Habitat Day (WHD 2022) was 'Mind the Gap: Leave No One and Place Behind'.

75. The enforcement of which of the following Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended when a Proclamation of Emergency (Article 352) is in operation?

Correct Answer: (3) Right to Personal Liberties
Solution:Under Article 352, the president can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
  • According to Article 358, when a proclamation of national emergency is made, the six Fundamental Rights under Article 19 are automatically suspended. No separate order for their suspension is required.
  • The right to protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20) and the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21) remain enforceable even during emergency.

76. What is a reserved consituency?

Correct Answer: (2) A constituency in which only members of 1 particular reserved category can stand for elections.
Solution:Constituencies in which seats are reserved for the people of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are known as reserved constituencies.
  • The seats are reserved for the weaker sections of the society based on their population size in reserved constituencies.
  • This was done to give a fair representation to the weaker section who did not stand a good chance to get elected to the Lok Sabha.

77. Whose teachings and speeches were posthumously written and compiled by his followers in the form of Tripitaka?

Correct Answer: (4) Buddha
Solution:Tripitaka or Three Basketa is a traditional term used for various Buddhist scriptures, It is known as pali Canon in English.
  • The three pitakas are Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
  • The Tripitaka was compiled in the First Council shortly after the Buddha's death, according to tradition.

78. Which of the following metals is moderataly reactive ?

Correct Answer: (3) K
Solution:Sodium (Na), Potassium (K) and Lithium (Li) are very reactive metals and react vigorously with air as well as water.

Therefore, they are kept immersed in kerosene oil in order to prevent their contact with air and moisture.

79. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about change of state of solid?

(a) The continuous supply of heat at melting point increases the temperature of the solid.

(b) The continuous supply of heat at melting point does not change the temperature of the solid.

(c) The continuous supply of heat at melting point gets used up in changing state from solid to liquid.

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (3) Only (c)
Solution:The heat energy is required to convert the solid to a liquid state. It means the solid particles have enough energy to change their state to a liquid.
  • The temperature remains constant even though heat is supplied continuously because the temperature is supplied for changing the state of matter not for increasing the temperature.

80. Which State won the most Film Friendly State Award in the 68ᵗʰ National Film Awards?

Correct Answer: (3) Madhya Pradesh
Solution:At the 68ᵗʰ National Film Awards. Madhya Pradesh wins Most Film Friendly State award while Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh get Special Mention.
  • Best Feature Film award has been bagged by the Tamil movie 'SooraraiPottru' directed by Sudha Kongara. "Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' grabs Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
  • Best Actor award for 2020 is shared between Suriya for 'Soorarai Pottru' and Ajay Devgn for the Hindi movie Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior.