Miscellaneous

Total Questions: 50

11. The ______ radiation belts are giant swaths of magnetically trapped highly energetic charged particles that surround Earth. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-1) 13.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Van Allen
Solution:

The Van Allen radiation belts are giant swaths of magnetically trapped highly energetic charged particles that surround Earth.

These belts, discovered in 1958, are located in the inner region of Earth's magnetosphere and consist mainly of high-energy protons and electrons. They are held in place by Earth's magnetic field and play a crucial role in protecting our planet from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation. However, they can also pose a hazard to satellites and astronauts traveling through them.

12. Which formula is used to represent the three-dimensional structures of molecules using a two-dimensional surface like a sheet of paper or a computer screen? [S.S.C. Online CPO S.I. (T-1) 11.11.2022 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Dash-wedge formula
Solution:

There are several formulas and conventions used to represent the three-dimensional structures of molecules on a two-dimensional surface. The most common and important ones include:

Solid lines: Represent bonds that lie in the plane of the paper or screen.

Solid wedges (or bold lines): Represent bonds that are coming out of the plane of the paper or screen, towards the viewer.

Dashed wedges (or dashed lines): Represent bonds that are going behind the plane of the paper or screen, away from the viewer. 

13. As per the standards set by the Department of Telecom, Government of India, for all the new designs of mobile handsets, the permissible Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) limit is averaged over 1 gram of human tissue with effect from 1" September 2012. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) 1.6 W/kg
Solution:The Department of Telecom, Government of India, did establish a standard for mobile handsets with a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg, averaged over 1 gram of human tissue, effective September 1st, 2012, the statement omits that this standard applied specifically to new designs of mobile handsets.

Existing designs could continue to coexist with a 2.0 W/kg SAR limit averaged over 10 grams of tissue until August 31st, 2013. The statement also accurately reflects that the SAR limit was averaged over 1 gram of human tissue.

14. Which everyday morning ritual is part of quantum mechanics? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 09.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Ringing of an alarm clock
Solution:The functioning of an alarm clock (especially a digital one):
The electronic components within a digital alarm clock, such as semiconductors and integrated circuits, operate based on quantum mechanical principles like the behavior of electrons in materials and quantum tunneling.

Therefore, if we are being very broad and considering the underlying technology, one might argue that the ringing of a digital alarm clock is a morning ritual enabled by devices that function due to quantum mechanics.

It's important to clarify that the act of the alarm ringing isn't itself a quantum mechanical phenomenon on a macroscopic scale, but the technology behind it is rooted in quantum mechanics.

15. Which one of the following features is NOT shown by metals? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 09.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Looks dull
Solution:Metals have the quality of reflecting light from its surface and can be polished. They are not dull but lustrous.
Conduction: Metals are good conductors because they have free electrons. Silver and copper are the two best conductors of heat and electricity. Lead is the poorest conductor of heat. Bismuth, mercury and iron are also poor conductors
Ductility: Metals can be drawn into wires.
Sonority: Metals are capable of producing a deep or ringing sound when struck.

16. What is the pictorial representation of the algorithm called? [S.S.C. Online MTS (1-1) 15.10.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Flow chart
Solution:A flowchart is the graphical or pictorial representation of an algorithm with the help of different symbols, shapes and arrows in order to demonstrate a process or a program. With algorithms, we can easily understand a program.

17. The meter which measures the speed of the vehicle is called ________ . [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 10.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Speedometer
Solution:The speedometer measures the speed of the vehicle. The speed-indicating mechanism of the speedometer is actuated by a circular permanent magnet that is rotated 1,000 revolutions per mile of vehicle travel by a flexible shaft driven by gears at the rear of the transmission.

18. Which one of the following is a dark body? [S.S.C. Online MTS (F-1) 17.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Planets
Solution:Those objects which are illuminated by their own light are called 'Light Objects. For example, the sun, electric bulb, candle etc and those things which do not have their own light are called 'dark objects. For example- chair, table, planet, book etc.

19. The energy derived from the heat of Earth is called______ . [S.S.C. Online Graduation Level (T-1) 11.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Geothermal Energy
Solution:Geothermal energy is heat within the earth. The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because heat is continuously produced inside the earth. People use geothermal heat for bathing, beating buildings, and generating electricity.

20. In physics, what is the Hubble constant? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 16.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) The unit of measurement that explains the expansion of the universe.
Solution:Hubble constant is defined as the unit of measurement, which is used for describing the expansion of the universe. Hubble's constant H is 160 km/s per million-light-years.