HSSC CLERK EXAM (04.12.2016) (Shift-III)

41. Who was the first secretary General of SAARC?

(1) Abul hasan
(2) Benazir Bhutto
(3) Indira Gandhi
(4) Dr. Shridath Ramphal

Correct Answer: (1) Abul hasan

Solution:Abul Hasan was the first secretary General of SAARC.

42. Which of the following gases do plants and trees give out during photosynthesis?

(1) Hydrogen
(2) Nitrogen
(3) Oxygen
(4) Carbon dioxide

Correct Answer: (3) Oxygen

Solution:The formation of food in the presence of chlorophill, light water and CO₂ in plants is known as photo synthesis in this process Oxygen cames out which is used by the other animal for respiration.

43. Name the branch of science which deals with the study of sound and sound waves.

(1) Aeronautics
(2) Acoustics
(3) Aerostatics
(4) Aetiology

Correct Answer: (2) Acoustics

Solution:Acoustics is the branch of science which deals with the study of sound & sound waves.

44. What is the duration of the president's rule in a state in the first instance?

(1) One year
(2) Six months
(3) Three moths
(4) four months

Correct Answer: (2) Six months

Solution:Emergency is of 3 types: Financial emergency, National Emergency and state Emergency. State emergency is also called president Rule. If president is satisfied, based on the report of the Governor of the concerned state he may declare emergency in the state. The president rule in a state may last six month.

45. NITI Aayog has replaced the

Council

(1) National Development
(2) Planning Commission
(3) Election Commission
(4) Finance Commission

Correct Answer: (1) National Development

Solution:NITI Aayog has replaced Planning commission, it was established on 1 Jan, 2015. It is National Institute of transforming India.

46. On what temperature does silver melt?

(1) 2750°C
(2) 327°C
(3) 961°C
(4) 100°C

Correct Answer: (3) 961°C

Solution:Silver is gliterous & costly metal, its atomic number is 47 & mass number is 107.9. It is used to make jewellery & wire. It melts on 961°C temp.

47. Which of the following is inducted into the 2016 ICC Cricket Hall of fame?

(1) Saurav Ganguly
(2) Muthaiya Muralidharan
(3) Anil Kumble
(4) Sachin Tendulkar

Correct Answer: (2) Muthaiya Muralidharan

Solution:Muthiah Muralitharan is inducted into 2016, ICC cricket hall of fame. It is an honour for great cricketers.

48. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was announced a cash award for the gold medal winning athlete in the Rio olympics?

(1) 20 lakh
(2) 25 lakh
(3) 50 lakh
(4) 10 lakh

Correct Answer: (3) 50 lakh

Solution:IOC announced a cash award of 50 Lakh for the gold winning athlete in the Rio Olympic.

49. Which state Govt recently launched Quit India 2 Swaraj to suraj initiative to mark the 75th Anniversary of quit India movement?

(1) Maharashtra
(2) Madhya Pradesh
(3) Rajasthan
(4) Gujarat

Correct Answer: (1) Maharashtra

Solution:Maharashtra state govt, launched 'Quit India 2 from swaraj to Suraj' on 75th Anniversary of Quit India movement.

50. Who took oath as the new chief minister of Gujarat?

(1) Anandiben Patel
(2) Nitin Patel
(3) Vijay Rupani
(4) Amit Shah

Correct Answer: (3) Vijay Rupani

Solution:Vijay Rupani has taken oath as the Chief minister of Gujrat.