SSC-Junior Engineer (Civil & Structural) Online Exam 2018

PAPER-I
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE AND REASONING

Total Questions: 50

11. Dendrology is the study of:

Correct Answer: A. woody plants
Solution:Dendrology, also called forest dendrology or xylology, study of the characteristics of trees, shrubs, lianas, and other woody plants. Dendrology is generally considered to be a branch of systematic botany or forestry and is primarily concerned with the taxonomy of woody species.

12. Which of the following weeds is commonly known as 'gajar ghas' or 'congress grass'?

Correct Answer: B. Parthenium
Solution:Parthenium hysterophorus L., commonly known as carrot weed, white top or-congress grass in India, is an herbaceous, erect and annual plant belonging to the family Asteracae (compositae). It is most popularly known as gajar ghas due to its appearance like carrot plant. The origin of parthenium is considered to be from Mexico, America, Trinidad and Argentina.

After noticeable occurrence of parthenium in Pune (Maharashtra) in 1955, it has spread like a wild fire throughout India. At present parthenium has invaded about 35 million hectares of land in India. It is a nuisance on road sides and railway tracks, vacant lands, wastelands, industrial areas, on the sides of open drainage system and irrigation canals besides invading agricultural crops, orchards and forest area. It mainly spreads through seeds. A single plant can produce about 5000-25000. seeds. The seeds are very small in size and light in weight.

13. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution mentions three types of Justice. Which of the following is NOT included in it?

Correct Answer: B. Cultural Justice
Solution:The term Justice in the Preamble embraces three distinct forms: Social, economic and political secured through various provisions of the Fundamental and Directive Principles.

14. Which of the following companies has launched an electric SUV called KONA?

Correct Answer: B. Hyundai
Solution:Hyundai Kona launched in India is country's first fully electric sport utility vehicle (SUV). The South Korean Company, Hyundai becomes first in India to launch a long range battery fitted electric vehicle (BEV) in the SUV segment.

15. In the human digestive system, which of the following enzymes converts protein into proteases and peptones?

Correct Answer: C. Pepsin
Solution:The proenzyme pepsinogen get converted into the active enzyme pepsin on exposure to hydrochloric acid. Pepsin converts proteins into proteoses and peptones (peptides).

16. Governor General Canning decided that ________ would be the last Mughal king and after his death none of his descendants would be recognised as king.

Correct Answer: A. Bahadur Shah Zafar
Solution:In 1856, Governor General Lord Canning decided that Bahadur Shah Zafar would be the last Mughal King and after his death none of his descendants would be recognised as kings. They would just be called princes.

17. Who was awarded the Sangeet Kala Acharya Award 2019?

Correct Answer: B. Seetha Narayanan
Solution:Seetha Narayan is known for her rich creativity, expertise in musical theory and melodious rendition of bhajans, among others. She sings a kriti after explaining it to the audience. Born and brought up in Jamshedpur, where her father worked, Seetha started singing at age three. She received the Music Academy's coveted Sangitha Kala Acharya award on January 1, 2020.

18. The prestigious Golden Peacock Awards are conferred for contribution in the field of:

Correct Answer: B. Corporate Governance and Sustainability
Solution:Every year the prestigious "Golden Peacock Award" is given for excellence in Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility. Yes Bank has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for sustainability-2018 at the Institute of Directors, India's 8th Annual London Global Convention on Corporate Governance and sustainability and Global Business Meet.

19. The salary/emoluments of which of the following official is mentioned in Part E of the 2nd Schedule of the Constitution of India?

Correct Answer: D. The Comptroller and Auditor-General
Solution:2nd Schedule:

Part 'E': Salary and emoluments of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Part 'A': Salary and emoluments of the President and Governors of states.
Part 'C': Salary and emoluments of the chairman of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Councils.
Part 'D': Salary and emoluments of the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.

20. The normal pH of human blood is _______ (approximate).

Correct Answer: C. 7.4
Solution:Although the pH of blood ranges from 7.35-7.45, the pH of other body fluids is different. pH indicates the level of H⁺ ions, where low pH indicates too many H+ ions and high pH indicates too many OH ions. If the pH levels drop below 6.9, it can lead to coma. However, different body fluids have different pH values. The pH of saliva is ranges from 6.5 to 7.5. After swallowing, the food reaches the stomach where upper and lower parts of stomach have different pH values. The upper part has a pH of 4-6.5, while the lower part is highly acidic with a pH of 1.5-4.0. It then enters the intestine which is slightly alkaline, with a pH of 7-8.5. Maintaining the pH values of different regions is critical for their function.