HSSC CLERK EXAM (21.09.2019)

Total Questions: 100

91. Which vitamin is received by human body through sun bathing?

Correct Answer: (4) Vitamin Bโ‚โ‚‚
Solution:Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is produced by the body as a response to sun exposure. It is estimated that sensible sun exposure on bare skin for 5-10 minutes 2-3 times per week allows most people to produce sufficient vitamin D. Despite the name, vitamin D is considered a pro-hormone and not actually a vitamin.

92. Which of the following is affected by rickets in the human body?

Correct Answer: (2) Tissues
Solution:Rickets is a childhood bone disorder where bones soften and become prone to fractures and deformity Rickets is a skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. These nutrients are important for the development of strong, healthy bones.

93. The terms 'Liberty, Equality and Fraternity' came into limelight with the

Correct Answer: (2) French Revolution
Solution:The triad "liberty, equality, fraternity" was the motto of the French Revolution. The first to express this motto was Maximilien Robespierre in his speech "On the organization of the National Guard" in 1790. Interestingly, these three ideals have become social movements throughout history. At present, it is the national motto of France.

94. Which day is observed as Human Rights Day?

Correct Answer: (4) 10th December
Solution:Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December. It commemorates the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations.

95. Which metal is added to steel to make it stainless steel ?

Correct Answer: (1) Chromium
Solution:Stainless steel is a metal alloy, made up of steel mixed with elements such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, silicon, aluminum, and carbon. Chromium, a hard transition element, is essential for the production of stainless steel since it gives stainless steel its corrosion resistance. In general, the higher the chromium content, the more corrosion-resistant the steel.

96. Who has been sworn-in as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court in July 2016?

Correct Answer: (3) Iqbal Ahmed Ansari
Solution:Justice Iqbal Ahmed Ansari was on 29 July 2016 sworn in as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court. His oath of office was administered by Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind at Raj Bhawan in Patna. He had worked twice as Acting Chief Justice of Patna High Court since December 2014 before being sworn in as its 39th Chief Justice. He retired in October 2016.

97. In August 2016, who is appointed as Prime Miniser of Tunisia?

Correct Answer: (2) Youssef Chahed
Solution:Tunisia's President Beji Caid Essebsi on 3 August 2016 appointed Youssef Chahed as the Prime Minister of the country. Chahed's appointment came after parliament ousted Habib Essid in a vote of no-confidence because of his handling of economic reforms and security. Prior to this, Chahed was Minister for Local Affairs of Tunisia.

98. Virginia Thrasher won the first gold medal of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the women's 10 metre air-rifle event. She belongs to

Correct Answer: (1) US
Solution:Virginia Thrasheris an American sports shooter who won a gold medal in the women's 10 meter air rifle at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Her gold medal came during the first time she had competed in the Olympics, beating two Chinese athletes, previous Olympic gold medalists Du Li and Yi Siling.

99. "Yaad Karo Kurbani" celebration was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at

Correct Answer: (3) Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh
Solution:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 August 2016 launched Yaad Karo Kurbani (remember the sacrifices) celebrations at birthplace of freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad at Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. The Yaad Karo Kurbani was a 15-day programme aimed to commemorate 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement and 70 years of Independence.

100. Who was the India flag bearer in Rio Olympics-2016?

Correct Answer: (1) Abhinav Bindra
Solution:Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra the flag bearer of the Indian contingent at the Rio Games' opening ceremony on 5 August 2016. Wrestler Sakshi Malik, who won India's first medal at the Rio Games was the country's flagbearer at the closing ceremonyin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 21 August 2016.