HSSC CLERK EXAM (04.12.2016) (Shift-III)

61. An athlete runs 200 metres in 24 seconds, His speed is

(1) 10km/hr
(2) 17km/hr
(3) 27km/hr
(4) 30km/hr

Correct Answer: (4) 30km/hr

Solution:

62. Which metal is found in free state?

(1) Sodium
(2) Calcium
(3) Aluminium
(4) Platinum

Correct Answer: (4) Platinum

Solution:Platinum, Gold, Silver found in free state.

63. Diamond is allotropic form of

(1) Silicon
(2) Carbon
(3) Sulphur
(4) Germanium

Correct Answer: (2) Carbon

Solution:Diamond is allotrops of carbon.

64. Name the enzyme present in saliva which break down starch.

(1) Lipase
(2) Pepsin
(3) Amylase
(4) Renin

Correct Answer: (3) Amylase

Solution:Amylase enzyme is present in saliva helps to digest carbohydrate.

65. Tissue which transport water in plant.

(1) Phloem
(2) Phloem fiber
(3) Xylem
(2) Phloem fiber

Correct Answer: (3) Xylem

Solution:Xylem conduct/Transport water in plants.

66. An apparatus used to measure magnitude of electric current.

(1) Generator
(2) Motor
(3) Ammeter
(4) Galvanometer

Correct Answer: (3) Ammeter

Solution:Ammeter is used to measure magnitude of electric current.

67. Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expres the meaning of the given word.

SUMPTUOUS

(1) Lavish
(2) Fancy
(3) Meagre
(4) Irritable

Correct Answer: (1) Lavish

Solution:Sumptuous: Very expensive and impressive, lavish

68. Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

COSSET

(1) Neglect
(2) Divert
(3) pamper
(4) Pinch

Correct Answer: (1) Neglect

Solution:Cosset: care for and protect in an over indulgent way.

69. Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best conveys the meaning of the phrase.

To remove the skin of a potato or an orange.

(1) Rinse
(2) Peel
(3) Scrub
(4) Remove

Correct Answer: (2) Peel

Solution:Peel: To take the skin off a fruit or vegetable.

70. Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition choosing one from the four alternatives given below the sentence.

Please pay attention______ what the speaker is saying.

(1) to
(2) for
(3) of
(4) with

Correct Answer: (1) to

Solution:'to' is the correct preposition.