HSSC CLERK EXAM (27.11.2016) (Shift-l)

81. Who was the first Indian to be the President of the International court of Justice?

(1) Harilal J. Kania
(2) Nagendra Singh
(3) Y.V. Chandrachud
(4) M.N. Venkatachalaiya

Correct Answer: (2) Nagendra Singh

Solution:Nagendra Singh was the first Indian to be the president of International Court of Justice, its headquarter is in The Heauge (Netherland).

82. Which is the longest beach in the country?

(1) Juhu
(2) Marina Beach
(3) Chorwad
(4) Kovalum

Correct Answer: (2) Marina Beach

Solution:The largest marine coastal area is marina beach (Chennai).

83. In which year was PIN code introduced?

(1) 1971
(2) 1972
(3) 1980
(4) 1975

Correct Answer: (2) 1972

Solution:PIN code introduced in 1972 PIN-post index number. It is 6 digit code.

84. In which year was the metric system of weights and measures took effect in India?

(1) 1956
(2) 1962
(3) 1971
(4) 1968

Correct Answer: (4) 1968

Solution:The metric system of weight & measurement was introduced in India in year 1968.

85. In which year was South African leader Nelson Mandela Sentenced to life imprisonment?

(1) 1960
(2) 1964
(3) 1969
(4) 1973

Correct Answer: (2) 1964

Solution:In 1964, South African Leader Nelsan Mandela Sen-tenced to life imprisoment. He was the first black president of South Africa

86. In which year did Napoleon become the Emperor of France?

(1) 1800
(2) 1804
(3) 1818
(4) 1821

Correct Answer: (2) 1804

Solution:In 1804 Napoleon becomes the Emperor of France. He reforms almost all sectors for development specially the law & education.

87. What casues day and night.

(1) Earth's rotation
(2) Earth's revolution
(3) Solar eclipse
(4) Sun-spots

Correct Answer: (1) Earth's rotation

Solution:Earth's rotation causes day and night. Earth rotates from west to east, it moves regularly on its axis.

88. The atomospheric layer close to the Earth's surface is known as?

(1) Exosphre
(2) Ionosphere
(3) Statosphre
(4) Troposphere

Correct Answer: (4) Troposphere

Solution:Troposphere is the atmo-spheric layer close to the Earth's surface.

89. Where is the headquarter of the Amnesty International?

(1) Geneva
(2) London
(3) Bann
(4) Mascow

Correct Answer: (2) London

Solution:The headquarter of Amnesty International is in London. It is an NGO, working for the preservation of Human rights. It was established by peter Benson in July, 1961.

90. In which year the International Labour Organization was established?

(1) 1945
(2) 1947
(3) 1950
(4) 1919

Correct Answer: (4) 1919

Solution:It was founded on 11 April, 1919. The headquarter of ILO is in Geneva (Switzerland). It works for the welfare of labourers. It was awarded with Nobel peace Prize in 1969.