1.	Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world's
	A. largest railway station B. highest railway station C. longest railway station D. None of the above

Answer is   A

2.	Entomology is the science that studies
	A. Behavior of human beings B. Insects C. The origin and history of technical and scientific terms D. The formation of rocks

 Answer is  B

3.Eritrea, which became the 182nd member of the UN in 1993, is in the continent of

A. Asia B. Africa C. Europe D. Australia

 Answer is  B

4.	Garampani sanctuary is located at
	A. Junagarh, Gujarat B. Diphu, Assam C. Kohima, Nagaland D. Gangtok, Sikkim

Answer is B

5.	For which of the following disciplines is Nobel Prize awarded?
	A. Physics and Chemistry B. Physiology or Medicine C. Literature, Peace and Economics D. All of the above

Answer is  D

6.	Hitler party which came into power in 1933 is known as
	A. Labour Party B. Nazi Party C. Ku-Klux-Klan D. Democratic Party

Answer is B

7.	FFC stands for
	A. Foreign Finance Corporation B. Film Finance Corporation C. Federation of Football Council D. None of the above

Answer is  B

8.	Fastest shorthand writer was
	A. Dr. G. D. Bist B. J.R.D. Tata C. J.M. Tagore D. Khudada Khan

Answer is A

9.	Epsom (England) is the place associated with
	A. Horse racing B. Polo C. Shooting D. Snooker

Answer is A

10.	First human heart transplant operation conducted by Dr. Christian Bernard on Louis Washkansky, was conducted in
	A. 1967 B. 1968 C. 1958 D. 1922

Answer is A

Explanation:

Louis Washkansky (1913 - 21 December 1967) was the recipient of the world's first human heart transplant.

Washkansky died of double pneumonia eighteen days after the transplant because of a weakened immune system.

11.	Galileo was an Italian astronomer who
	A. developed the telescope B. discovered four satellites of Jupiter C. discovered that the movement of pendulum produces a regular time measurement D. All of the above

Answer is  D

12.	Habeas Corpus Act 1679
	A. states that no one was to be imprisoned without a writ or warrant stating the charge against him B. provided facilities to a prisoner to obtain either speedy trial or release in bail C. safeguarded the personal liberties of the people against arbitrary imprisonment by the king's orders D. All of the above

Answer is D

13.	Exposure to sunlight helps a person improve his health because
	A. the infrared light kills bacteria in the body B. resistance power increases C. the pigment cells in the skin get stimulated and produce a healthy tan D. the ultraviolet rays convert skin oil into Vitamin D

Answer is D

4.	Golf player Vijay Singh belongs to which country?
	A. USA B. Fiji C. India D. UK

Answer is B

15.	Guarantee to an exporter that the importer of his goods will pay immediately for the goods ordered by him, is known as
	A. Letter of Credit (L/C) B. laissezfaire C. inflation D. None of the above

Answer is A

16.	First Afghan War took place in
	A. 1839 B. 1843 C. 1833 D. 1848

Answer is A

17.	Gulf cooperation council was originally formed by
	A. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates B. Second World Nations C. Third World Nations D. Fourth World Nations

Answer is A

Explanation:

Gulf cooperation council was created on May 25, 1981, the 630-million-acre (2,500,000 km2) Council comprises the Persian Gulf states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

The unified economic agreement between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council was signed on November 11, 1981 in Abu Dhabi. These countries are often referred to as The GCC States.

18.	First China War was fought between
	A. China and Britain B. China and France C. China and Egypt D. China and Greek

Answer is A

	Dumping is
	A. selling of goods abroad at a price well below the production cost at the home market price B. the process by which the supply of a manufacture's product remains low in the domestic market, which batches him better price C. prohibited by regulations of GATT D. All of the above

Answer is D

Explanation:

Dumping is a term that is used in financial markets as well as in international trade. In the context of buying and selling securities, dumping refers to the practice of selling large blocks of securities. More specifically, when dumping securities the seller is primarily interested in getting rid of the securities at any price. One simply dumps, or unloads, on the market with no regard to the selling price of the securities.

Dumping is also used in a commercial sense in the context of international trade. It refers to the practice of one country selling commodities or finished products in another country below cost or fair market value. Predatory dumping occurs when one nation exports goods to another nation below cost or fair market value in order to obtain market share at the expense of domestic competitors. In many cases, predatory dumping drives out domestic competition. Then, having established a dominant marketing position in the industry, the predatory dumpers raise their prices well above previous levels.

Many nations, including the United States, have enacted antidumping laws that provide for the imposition of antidumping penalties or tariffs when a case of dumping can be proven. Following the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations in 1993, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) contained provisions to standardize antidumping measures by different nations. Antidumping measures affect not only the practice of dumping goods into the U.S. market, they also affect the ability of U.S. companies to export goods to other countries at competitive prices.

20.	For the Olympics and World Tournaments, the dimensions of basketball court are
	A. 26 m x 14 m B. 28 m x 15 m C. 27 m x 16 m D. 28 m x 16 m

Answer is B

21.	Federation Cup, World Cup, Allywyn International Trophy and Challenge Cup are awarded to winners of
	A. Tennis B. Volleyball C. Basketball D. Cricket

Answer is B

22.	Each year World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on
	A. May 8 B. May 18 C. June 8 D. June 18

Answer is A

23.	Famous sculptures depicting art of love built some time in 950 AD – 1050 AD are
	A. Khajuraho temples B. Jama Masjid C. Sun temple D. Mahabalipuram temples

Answer is A

24.	Gravity setting chambers are used in industries to remove
	A. SOx B. NOx C. suspended particulate matter D. CO

Answer is C

25.	Guwahati High Court is the judicature of
	A. Nagaland B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Assam D. All of the above

Answer is D

26.	Friction can be reduced by changing from
	A. sliding to rolling B. rolling to sliding C. potential energy to kinetic energy D. dynamic to static

Answer is A

27.	During eleventh Antarctic Expedition in Nov. 1991/March 1992 ____ was installed.
	A. SODAR (SOnic Detection And Ranging) B. Second Permanent Station 'Maitree' C. First permanent station 'Dakshin Gangotri' D. None of the above

Answer is A

28.	From the following, choose the set in which names of Secretary-Generals of the UNO are arranged in correct chronological order?
	A. U Thant, Kurt Waldheim, Dag Hammarskjoeld, Trygve Lie. B. Trygve Lie, Dag Hammarskjoeld, U Thant, Kurt Waldheim. C. Trygve Lie, U Thant , Dag Hammarskjoeld, Kurt Waldheim. D. U Thant, Dag Hammarskjoeld, Trygve Lie, Kurt Waldheim

Answer is B

29.	Fire temple is the place of worship of which of the following religion?
	A. Taoism B. Judaism C. Zoroastrianism (Parsi Religion) D. Shintoism

Answer is C

30.	Film and TV institute of India is located at
	A. Pune (Maharashtra) B. Rajkot (Gujarat) C. Pimpri (Maharashtra) D. Perambur (Tamilnadu)

Answer is A

31.	Georgia, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan became the members of UNO in
	A. 1991 B. 1992 C. 1993 D. 1994

Answer is B

32.	Guru Gobind Singh was
	A. the 10th Guru of the Sikhs B. founder of Khalsa, the inner council of the Sikhs in 1699 C. author of Dasam Granth D. All the above

Answer is D

Explanation:

Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708). The 10th Guru of the Sikhs who founded the Khalsa the inner council of the Sikhs in 1699. He is said to be the author of Dasam Granth.

33.	Hermann Scheer (Germany) received right Livelihood Award in 1999 for
	A. his indefatigable work for thepromotion of solar energy worldwide B. his long standing efforts to end the impunity of dictators C. showing that organic agriculture is a key to both environmental sustainability and food security D. None of the above

Answer is A

34.	Germany signed the Armistice Treaty on ____ and World War I ended
	A. January 19, 1918 B. May 30, 1918 C. November 11, 1918 D. February 15, 1918

Answer is C

35.	During World War II, when did Germany attack France?
	A. 1940 B. 1941 C. 1942 D. 1943

Answer is A

36.	Frederick Sanger is a twice recipient of the Nobel Prize for
	A. Chemistry in 1958 and 1980 B. Physics in 1956 and 1972 C. Chemistry in 1954 and Peace in 1962 D. Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911

Answer is A

Explanation:

Frederick Sanger

Born Aug. 13, 1918, Rendcombe, Gloucestershire, England.

English biochemist who was twice the recipient of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. He was awarded the prize in 1958 for his determination of the structure of the insulin molecule. He shared the prize (with Paul Berg and Walter Gilbert) in 1980 for his determination of base sequences in nucleic acids. Sanger was only the fourth two-time recipient of the Nobel Prize.

37.	The ozone layer restricts
	A. Visible light B. Infrared radiation C. X-rays and gamma rays D. Ultraviolet radiation

Answer is D

38.	Eugenics is the study of
	A. altering human beings by changing their genetic components B. people of European origin C. different races of mankind D. genetic of plants

Answer is A

39.	Euclid was
	A. Greek mathematician B. Contributor to the use of deductive principles of logic as the basis of geometry C. Propounded the geometrical theorems D. All of the above

Answer is D

40.	Ecology deals with
	A. Birds B. Cell formation C. Relation between organisms and their environment D. Tissues

Answer is C

41.	Filaria is caused by
	A. Bacteria B. Mosquito C. Protozoa D. Virus

Answer is B

42.	Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was established in
	A. 1958 B. 1957 C. 1956 D. 1955

Answer is B

43.  DRDL stands for A. Defence Research and Development Laboratary B. Department of Research and Development Laboratory C. Differential Research and Documentation Laboratary D. None of the above

Answer is A

44.	Who was the first Indian Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army ?
	A. Gen. K.M. Cariappa B. Vice-Admiral R.D. Katari C. Gen. Maharaja Rajendra Singhji D. None of the above

Answer is A

Explanation:

Field Marshal Kodandera "Kipper" Madappa Cariappa OBE (Kodava Kannad) (28 January 1899 - 15 May 1993) was the first Indian Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army and led the Indian forces on the Western Front during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947.

45.	FRS stands for
	A. Fellow Research System B. Federation of Regulation Society C. Fellow of Royal Society D. None of the above

Answer is C

46.	Escape velocity of a rocket fired from the earth towards the moon is a velocity to get rid of the
	A. Earth's gravitational pull B. Moon's gravitational pull C. Centripetal force due to the earth's rotation D. Pressure of the atmosphere

Answer is A

47.	GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) is
	A. international agreement signed in 1947 between non-communist nations with the object of encouraging international trade unobstructed by tariff barriers B. agreement which seeks to achieve its aim by arranging and encouraging bargaining with trade concessions between members C. Both option A and B D. None of the above

Answer is C

48.	Coral reefs in India can be found in
	A. the coast of Orissa B. Waltair C. Rameshwaram D. Trivandrum

Answer is C

49.	For safety, the fuse wire used in the mains for household supply of electricity must be made of metal having
	A. low melting point B. high resistance C. high melting point D. low specific heat

Answer is A

50.	Golden Temple, Amritsar is India's
	A. largest Gurdwara B. oldest Gurudwara C. Both option A and B are correct D. None of the above

Answer is A

51.	During World War I Germany was defeated in the Battle of Verdun on the western front and Romania declared war on the eastern front in the year
	A. 1914 AD B. 1915 AD C. 1916 AD D. 1917 AD

Answer is C

52.	Heavy Water Project (Talcher) and Fertilizer plant (Paradeep) are famous industries of
	A. Orissa B. Tamil nadu C. Andhra Pradesh D. Kerala

Answer is A

Optimize Windows for better performance Windows 7 In this page • Try the Performance troubleshooter • Delete programs you never use • Limit how many programs run at startup • Defragment your hard disk • Clean up your hard disk • Run fewer programs at the same time • Turn off visual effects • Restart regularly • Add more memory • Check for viruses and spyware • Check your computer's speed • Don’t settle for slow No matter how fast or shiny computers might be when they're new, they all seem to get slower over time. That state-of-the-art PC you bought last year might not feel like such a screamer after you install a dozen programs, load it with antispyware and antivirus tools, and download untold amounts of junk from the Internet. The slowdown might happen so gradually that you hardly notice it, until one day you're trying to open a program or file and wonder, "What happened to my poor PC?" Whatever the cause, there are lots of ways to help speed up Windows and make your PC work better—even without upgrading your hardware. Here are some tips to help you optimize Windows 7 for faster performance. Try the Performance troubleshooter The first thing that you can try is the Performance troubleshooter, which can automatically find and fix problems. The Performance troubleshooter checks issues that might slow down your computer's performance, such as how many users are currently logged on to the computer and whether multiple programs are running at the same time. Open the Performance troubleshooter by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, typetroubleshooter, and then click Troubleshooting. Under System and Security, click Check for performance issues. Top of page Delete programs you never use Many PC manufacturers pack new computers with programs you didn't order and might not want. These often include trial editions and limited-edition versions of programs that software companies hope you'll try, find useful, and then pay to upgrade to full versions or newer versions. If you decide you don't want them, keeping the software on your computer might slow it down by using precious memory, disk space, and processing power. It's a good idea to uninstall all the programs you don't plan to use. This should include both manufacturer-installed software and software you installed yourself but don't want any more—especially utility programs designed to help manage and tune your computer's hardware and software. Utility programs such as virus scanners, disk cleaners, and backup tools often run automatically at startup, quietly chugging along in the background where you can't see them. Many people have no idea they're even running. Even if your PC is older, it might contain manufacturer-installed programs that you never noticed or have since forgotten about. It's never too late to remove these and get rid of the clutter and wasted system resources. Maybe you thought you might use the software someday, but never did. Uninstall it and see if your PC runs faster. For instructions, see Uninstall or change a program. Top of page Limit how many programs run at startup Many programs are designed to start automatically when Windows starts. Software manufacturers often set their programs to open in the background, where you can't see them running, so they'll open right away when you click their icons. That's helpful for programs you use a lot, but for programs you rarely or never use, this wastes precious memory and slows down the time it takes Windows to finish starting up. Decide for yourself if you want a program to run at startup. But how can you tell what programs run automatically at startup? Sometimes this is obvious, because the program adds an icon to the notification area on the taskbar, where you can see it running. Look there to see if there are any programs running that you don’t want to start automatically. Point to each icon to see the program name. Be sure to click the Show hidden iconsbutton so you don't miss any icons. The Show hidden icons button in the notification area Even after you check the notification area, you might still miss some programs that run automatically at startup. AutoRuns for Windows, a free tool that you can download from the Microsoft website, shows you all of the programs and processes that run when you start Windows. You can stop a program from running automatically when Windows starts by opening theAutoRuns for Windows program, and then by clearing the check box next to the name of the program you want to stop. AutoRuns for Windows is designed for advanced users. Note • Some people prefer to manage which programs run at startup using the System Configuration tool. For more information, see Start System Configuration. Top of page Defragment your hard disk Fragmentation makes your hard disk do extra work that can slow down your computer. Disk Defragmenter rearranges fragmented data so your hard disk can work more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter runs on a schedule, but you can also defragment your hard disk manually. For more information, see Improve performance by defragmenting your hard disk. Top of page Clean up your hard disk Unnecessary files on your hard disk take up disk space and can slow down your computer. Disk Cleanup removes temporary files, empties the Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of system files and other items that you no longer need. For step-by-step instructions on how to do this, see Delete files using Disk Cleanup. Top of page Run fewer programs at the same time Sometimes changing your computing behavior can have a big impact on your PC's performance. If you're the type of computer user who likes to keep eight programs and a dozen browser windows open at once—all while sending instant messages to your friends—don't be surprised if your PC bogs down. Keeping a lot of e mail messages open can also use up memory. If you find your PC slowing down, ask yourself if you really need to keep all your programs and windows open at once. Find a better way to remind yourself to reply to e mail messages rather than keeping all of them open. Make sure you're only running one antivirus program. Running more than one antivirus program can also slow down your computer. Fortunately, if you're running more than one antivirus program, Action Center notifies you and can help you fix the problem. For more information, see What is Action Center? Top of page Turn off visual effects If Windows is running slowly, you can speed it up by disabling some of its visual effects. It comes down to appearance versus performance. Would you rather have Windows run faster or look prettier? If your PC is fast enough, you don't have to make this tradeoff, but if your computer is just barely powerful enough for Windows 7, it can be useful to scale back on the visual bells and whistles. You can choose which visual effects to turn off, one by one, or you can let Windows choose for you. There are 20 visual effects you can control, such as the transparent glass look, the way menus open or close, and whether shadows are displayed. To adjust all visual effects for best performance: 1. Open Performance Information and Tools by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type Performance Information and Tools, and then, in the list of results, click Performance Information and Tools. 2. Click Adjust visual effects. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 3. Click the Visual Effects tab, click Adjust for best performance, and then click OK. (For a less drastic option, select Let Windows choose what’s best for my computer.) Top of page Restart regularly This tip is simple. Restart your PC at least once a week, especially if you use it a lot. Restarting a PC is a good way to clear out its memory and ensure that any errant processes and services that started running get shut down. Restarting closes all the software running on your PC—not only the programs you see running on the taskbar, but also dozens of services that might have been started by various programs and never stopped. Restarting can fix mysterious performance problems when the exact cause is hard to pinpoint. If you keep so many programs, e mail messages, and websites open that you think restarting is a hassle, that's probably a sign you should restart your PC. The more things you have open and the longer you keep them running, the greater the chances your PC will bog down and eventually run low on memory. Top of page Add more memory This isn't a guide to buying hardware that will speed up your computer. But no discussion of how to make Windows run faster would be complete without mentioning that you should consider adding more random access memory (RAM) to your PC. If a computer running Windows 7 seems too slow, it's usually because the PC doesn't have enough RAM. The best way to speed it up is to add more. Windows 7 can run on a PC with 1 gigabyte (GB) of RAM, but it runs better with 2 GB. For optimal performance, boost that to 3 GB or more. Another option is to boost the amount of memory by using Windows ReadyBoost . This feature allows you to use the storage space on some removable media devices, such as USB flash drives, to speed up your computer. It’s easier to plug a flash drive into a USB port than to open your PC case and plug memory modules into its motherboard. For more information, see Using memory in your storage device to speed up your computer. Top of page Check for viruses and spyware If your PC is running slowly, it's possible that it's infected with a virus or spyware. This is not as common as the other problems, but it's something to consider. Before you worry too much, check your PC using antispyware and antivirus programs. A common symptom of a virus is a much slower-than-normal computer performance. Other signs include unexpected messages that pop up on your PC, programs that start automatically, or the sound of your hard disk constantly working. Spyware is a type of program that's installed, usually without your knowledge, to watch your activity on the Internet. You can check for spyware with Windows Defender or other antispyware programs. For more information, see How to tell if your computer is infected with spyware. The best way to deal with viruses is to prevent them in the first place. Always run antivirus software and keep it up to date. Even if you take such precautions, however, it's possible for your PC to become infected. For more information, see How can I tell if my computer has a virus? Top of page Check your computer's speed If you try these tips and your computer is still too slow, you might need a new PC or some hardware upgrades, such as a new hard disk or faster video card. There's no need to guess the speed of your computer, however. Windows provides a way to check and rate your PC's speed with a tool called the Windows Experience Index. The Windows Experience Index rates your computer on five key components and gives you a number for each, as well as an overall base score. This base score is only as good as your worst-performing component subscore. Base scores currently range from 1 to 7.9. If your PC is rated lower than 2 or 3, it might be time to consider a new PC, depending on what tasks you want to do with your computer. For more information, see What is the Windows Experience Index?