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Sindh MDCAT Past Paper 2018

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1

In which of the following growth phases, the number of bacteria increases the most rapidly ?

Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers PYQ
a Lag phase
b Log phase
c Stationary phase
d Death / decline phase
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2

Which of the following is the simplest form of pathogens causing diseases ?

Famous Seas PYQ
a Prions
b Viruses
c Fungus
d Amoeba
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3

The category of organisms which are able to make their own food is called:

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) PYQ
a Heterotrophs
b Autotrophs
c Consumers
d Decomposers
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4

The branch of science dealing with the fossil record is called:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Genetics
b Archeology
c Paleontology
d Biochemistry
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5

Which of the following is the manipulation of genetic material for practical purposes ?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Grafting
b Tissue culture
c Cell culture
d Genetic engineering
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6

Which part of the cell does glycolysis occur in ?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Mitochondria
b Chloroplast
c Nucleus
d Cytoplasm
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7

The technique used for identification of criminals is called:

International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) PYQ
a DNA fingerprinting
b Restriction analysis
c Polymorphism
d Gene sequencing
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8

Which of the following bacteria are able to release oxygen into the environment?

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) PYQ
a Saprotrophic bacteria
b Parasitic bacteria
c Cyanobacteria
d Pathogenic bacteria
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9

Which of the following is NOT part of RNA?

Group of Seven (G7) PYQ
a Nitrogenous bases
b Ribose sugars
c Deoxyribose sugars
d Phosphate groups
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10

Referring to sexual reproduction, humans are:

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) PYQ
a Hermaphrodites
b Viviparous
c Oviparous
d Self-fertilized
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11

Which of the following is NOT the function of cell membranes?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Protection of cytoplasm
b Protein synthesis
c Cellular communication
d Cellular transportation
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12

Genetic information in the DNA is encoded as:

Group of Seven (G7) PYQ
a Deoxyribose sugars
b Ribose sugars
c Phosphate groups
d Sequence of nitrogenous bases
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13

The chromosomes with equal arms are called:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Metacentric
b Submetacentric
c Acrocentric
d Telocentric
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14

The disease arising due to age is:

Famous Seas PYQ
a Alzheimer's
b Hepatitis
c Cholera
d Malaria
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15

Which of the following endoparasites of humans replicates within human cells?

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) PYQ
a Leech
b Bacteria
c Fungi
d Helminths
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16

The disease caused by Protozoal infection is:

Famous Seas PYQ
a Rickets
b Goiter
c Malaria
d Beri-Beri
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17

Which of the following are divided by fission?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Viroids
b Bacteria
c Viruses
d Fungi
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18

In recombinant DNA technology, the copies of recombinant DNA are increased by:

Multi-Polar World PYQ
a Restriction enzyme
b Ligase
c Selection of host with rDNA
d Multiplication of host with rDNA
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19

The disease caused by nutritional deficiency is:

Famous Seas PYQ
a Hepatitis
b Cholera
c Malaria
d Beri-Beri
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20

Which of the following basic structural levels of proteins is indicated by an association of two alpha and two beta chains in the hemoglobin molecule?

Basic World Statistics PYQ
a Primary structure
b Secondary structure
c Tertiary structure
d Quaternary structure
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21

The branch of science dealing with the classification of life forms is called:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Genetics
b Taxonomy
c Archeology
d Paleontology
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22

Which of the following is NOT a part of the immune system?

Central American Integration System (SICA) PYQ
a Phagocytes
b Complement proteins
c Cytokinesis
d Atherosclerosis
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23

The system responsible for fighting the pathogens is:

Central American Integration System (SICA) PYQ
a Immune system
b Nervous system
c Endocrine system
d Muscular system
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24

Which one of the following organelles is required for aerobic respiration?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Nucleus
b Mitochondria
c Endoplasmic reticulum
d Plasmids
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25

Please mark the one Kingdom having the most conspicuous living organisms:

Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers PYQ
a Monera
b Protista
c Animalia
d Plantae
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26

Which of the following phyla of Kingdom Animalia does human belong to?

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) PYQ
a Mollusca
b Arthropoda
c Echinodermata
d Chordata
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27

Carbon dioxide joins the photosynthetic pathway at:

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) PYQ
a PSI
b PSII
c Light reaction
d Dark reaction
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28

The enzyme found in saliva responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates is:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Lysozyme
b Amylase
c Pepsin
d Trypsinogen
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29

The process by which one molecule of glucose splits up into molecules of pyruvate is called:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Glycolysis
b Oxidative phosphorylation
c Krebs cycle
d Calvin cycle
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30

Which of the following is NOT a viral disease?

Famous Seas PYQ
a AIDS
b Malaria
c Influenza
d Chicken pox
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31

In which of the following nitrogen compounds, N has the highest oxidation state?

Highest and Lowest Points PYQ
a NH2OH
b N2H4
c HNO3
d NH3
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32

Real gases behave ideally at:

Weather, Atmosphere and Temperature PYQ
a Low temperature and low pressure
b Moderate temperature and low pressure
c High temperature and low pressure
d High temperature and high pressure
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33

Which alkyl halide has the lowest reactivity for a particular alkyl?

Highest and Lowest Points PYQ
a R-Cl
b R-F
c R-Br
d R-I
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34

Which one of the following vitamins is required for normal growth, vision, and keeping the skin healthy?

World Health Organization (WHO) PYQ
a Vitamin D
b Vitamin E
c Vitamin A
d Vitamin K
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35

Which one of the following is the pure carbon compound and used as a reducing agent in industries?

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) PYQ
a Coal tar
b Petroleum
c Coal gas
d Coke
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36

The alloy Duralumin is composed of Al:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a 95%
b 90%
c 85%
d 80%
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37

106 gram of Na2CO3 per dm³ of solution of Na2CO3 in water, the concentration of the solution will be:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a 1 N
b 0.1 M
c 1 M
d 0.02 M
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38

For the first time in 1911, Henry Moseley used X-rays for the determination of:

Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude PYQ
a Atomic number
b Atomic mass
c Molecular mass
d Equivalent mass
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39

Which of the following properties depends upon the amount of water present in the system?

Weather, Atmosphere and Temperature PYQ
a Density
b Gibbs free energy
c Pressure
d Temperature
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40

Zwitter ion is formed when proton goes:

Group of Seven (G7) PYQ
a Amino to carboxyl group
b Carboxyl to amino group
c Carboxyl group only
d Amino group only
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41

For the following exothermic reaction, decrease in temperature will shift the equilibrium towards: 2NO (g) + O₂ (g) ⇌ 2NO₂ (g):

Weather, Atmosphere and Temperature PYQ
a Right
b Left
c The point of equilibrium
d Both directions
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42

How many significant figures are there in 00.4793?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a 3
b 4
c 5
d 6
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43

Which one of the following is NOT a meta-directing group?

Group of Seven (G7) PYQ
a COOH
b SO₃H
c CHO
d OH
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44

The rate of a chemical reaction is directly proportional to the product of active masses of the reactants, it is referred to as:

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) PYQ
a Law of mass action
b Law of conservation of energy
c Law of conservation of mass
d Active mass law
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45

Which one of the following does NOT give the iodoform test?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a CH₃OH
b CH₃CH₂OH
c CH₃CHO
d CH₃COCH₃
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46

The boiling point of water is highest than other hydrides because water molecules can form:

Highest and Lowest Points PYQ
a 4 hydrogen bonds
b 3 hydrogen bonds
c 2 hydrogen bonds
d 1 hydrogen bond
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47

When electricity is passed through water in the presence of an acid, oxygen is produced.

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Carbon
b CO
c CO₂
d Hydrogen
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48

The reaction 2CO + O₂ → 2CO₂ proceeds slower because of ______ activation energy of CO.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) PYQ
a Low
b High
c Constant
d Equilibrium
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49

Lithium and beryllium are unique in such a way that they have higher charge densities, which produce strong polarizing effects due to:

Multi-Polar World PYQ
a Nonmetal
b Solubility
c Small size
d Large size
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50

The neutron was discovered by:

World Leaders in News PYQ
a Goldstein
b Rutherford
c J.J. Thomson
d Chadwick
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51

The normal pH of blood is:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a 7.75
b 7.35
c 7.25
d 7.05
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52

Which of the following reactions is NOT shown by ketones?

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) PYQ
a Reaction with Fehling solution
b Reaction with HCN
c Reaction with NaHSO₃
d Reaction with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine
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53

The melting point of NaCl is very high (801°C). It is reduced to 600°C by the addition of ______ in Down's process.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) PYQ
a Calcium chloride
b Magnesium chloride
c Aluminum chloride
d Potassium chloride
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54

The phenomenon in which certain elements emit invisible radiations is called:

World Leaders in News PYQ
a Spectroscopy
b Radioactivity
c Gravimetry
d Chromatography
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55

The number of bond(s) between carbon and nitrogen atoms in a nitrile is:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a One sigma and one pi
b Two sigma and one pi
c Only sigma
d One sigma and two pi
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56

The transparent plastic used to make combs and hairbrushes is called:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a PVA
b PVC
c Bakelite
d Perspex
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57

In the electrochemical series, elements are arranged in order of their standard electrode potentials. The correct decreasing reactivity order for metals is:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Gold, silver, magnesium, aluminum
b Mercury, calcium, sodium, magnesium
c Sodium, aluminum, lead, copper
d Potassium, silver, magnesium, aluminum
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58

Methyl orange is ______ in acidic solutions.

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Red
b Yellow
c Pink
d Orange
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59

How many chain isomers are shown by C₅H₁₂?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a 2
b 3
c 4
d 5
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60

If in a circuit, 2-ampere current is drawn from the battery in 10 minutes, how much charge will flow through the circuit in this time?

Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude PYQ
a 1200 Coulombs
b 600 Coulombs
c 500 Coulombs
d 20 Coulombs
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61

If a car collides with a housefly, what will be the magnitude of the force experienced by the housefly?

Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude PYQ
a Much greater than the car experienced by the housefly
b Much less than the car experienced by the housefly
c Same as the car experienced by the housefly
d 10 times less than the car experienced by the housefly
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62

In the photoelectric effect, a photon of energy "hν" is incident on the metal surface. The energy required to eject the valence electron from the surface of the metal is expressed as:

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) PYQ
a Wave nature of the light
b Compton scattering
c Melting point of the metal
d Work function of the metal
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63

Bimetallic thermostat is an example of:

Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers PYQ
a Electric field
b Thermal expansion
c Heat engine
d Isobaric process
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64

Let B be the magnetic field and a conductor of length L is moved across this field. Due to this activity, a potential difference appears across the ends of the conductor. This type of potential difference is termed as:

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) PYQ
a Self-induction
b Mutual induction
c Motional
d Electrostatic potential
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65

If a dielectric material is placed between two plates of a capacitor, the net capacitance of the capacitor:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Increases
b Decreases
c Remains constant
d Zero
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66

In free states, the mass of the nucleus is always:

European Free Trade Association (EFTA) PYQ
a Greater than the mass of its constituents
b Equal to the mass of its constituents
c Less than the mass of its constituents
d Far greater than the mass of its constituents
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67

A solar day is the time interval between two successive appearances of the sun overhead. The time that is referred to the rotation of the earth about its axis is called:

Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude PYQ
a Universal time
b Length of the day
c Time interval
d Solar day
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68

If the sunlight is incident on the photocell, the number of electrons emitted from the surface of the cell increases with the:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Increase of light frequency
b Increase of light intensity
c Decrease of light frequency
d Decrease of light intensity
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69

In electronic circuits, a PN junction diode is used to convert alternating current into direct current. This process is called:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Rectification
b Amplification
c Doping
d Integrated circuit
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70

The process in which light bends around an obstacle is called:

Multi-Polar World PYQ
a Diffraction of light
b Interference of light
c Reflection of light
d Polarization of light
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71

Let X be a radioactive element having N₀ nuclei. The time required to decay this element to one-half of its initial number N₀ is known as:

Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude PYQ
a Law of radioactive decay
b Decay constant
c Half-life
d Decay time
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72

When an electron and its anti-particle positron come close enough to each other, they completely convert into radiation energy in the form of photons. This process is called:

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) PYQ
a Photoelectric effect
b Pair production
c Annihilation of matter
d Compton effect
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73

There are different types of waves that exist in this universe. Which of the following waves do NOT need any material medium to travel?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Sound waves
b Waves produced on a string
c Electromagnetic waves
d Waves produced on the water surface
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74

A cyclist moving towards the right with an acceleration of 4 m/s². At t=0, he has traveled 5m moving towards the right at 15 m/s. What will be his position at t=2 seconds?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a 36
b 38
c 41
d 43
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75

In pure semiconductor materials, some impurities are added to change the properties of these semiconductors. This process is called:

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) PYQ
a Crystallography
b Rectification
c Intrinsic defects
d Doping
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76

Two forces equal in magnitude but opposite in direction and not acting along the same line constitute a couple. The movement of this couple will be:

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) PYQ
a Independent of the location of origin
b Dependent on the location of the origin
c Zero
d Scalar product
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77

In electromagnetic spectrum of radiations, the wavelength spectrum that is visible to humans lies in the range of:

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) PYQ
a 100-400 nm
b 400-700 nm
c 700-1000 nm
d 1000-1500 nm
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78

Equations of kinetics are valid only when the acceleration is:

Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude PYQ
a Increasing
b Decreasing
c Constant
d Vary with time
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79

The process of natural decay of some heavy nuclides is because of the __ phenomenon:

Natural Resources PYQ
a Emission spectra
b Nuclear fusion
c Nuclear fission
d Radioactivity
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80

If constant temperature conditions are applied to a gas container, then the volume of the mass of that gas tends to increase by:

Weather, Atmosphere and Temperature PYQ
a Decreasing the applied pressure
b Increasing the applied pressure
c Increasing applied pressure with double force
d Increasing the weight
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81

The atomic number Z of an atom represents the:

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) PYQ
a Number of protons
b Number of electrons and protons
c Number of neutrons
d Sum of protons and neutrons
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82

If constant current is flowing through a coil, then flux through that coil will become constant. In such types of arrangements, the electromotive force (emf) induced in the coil will be:

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) PYQ
a Self-Inductance
b Zero
c Mutual-Inductance
d Back emf
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83

In simple harmonic motion, a particle is oscillating in such a way that its total energy remains conserved. When this particle reaches its two extreme positions, its potential energy at extreme positions becomes:

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) PYQ
a Zero
b Minimum
c Maximum
d Greater than its kinetic energy
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84

If we increase the area of a cross-section of a conductor having a length , the resistance of that conductor will be:

Area, Population and Official Languages PYQ
a Zero
b Constant
c Increasing
d Decreasing
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85

The efficiency of the Carnot engine working between temperatures 177°C and 77°C will be:

Weather, Atmosphere and Temperature PYQ
a 22.22%
b 23.23%
c 25.25%
d 30.30%
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86

Which process is shown in the graph between pressure and volume?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Adiabatic
b Isobaric
c Isochoric
d Isothermal
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87

Which of the following phenomena represents the wave nature of light?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Photoelectric effect
b Compton scattering
c Interference of light
d Pair production
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88

Law of heat exchange is used to determine:

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) PYQ
a Coefficient of linear expansion
b Coefficient of volume expansion
c Ideal gas constant
d Specific heat of substance
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89

During radioactive decay of a nucleus , beta emission takes place along with the daughter nucleus. Because of this beta particle emission, the mass number of the parent nucleus:

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Remains constant
b Decreases by 1
c Increases by 1
d Decreases by 2
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90

Identify the word or phrase that needs to be changed for the sentence to be correct. It's too late to go for a walk now; besides, it's beginning to rain.

Changed Names of Countries and Cities PYQ
a It's
b Besides
c Beginning
d No error
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91

Identify the word or phrase that needs to be changed for the sentence to be correct. The guests broke a dozen glasses at the party.

Changed Names of Countries and Cities PYQ
a The guests
b Broke
c Glass
d No error
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92

Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate option: He would like ____ have a job in the same office as his brother.

Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers PYQ
a To
b Too
c Of
d Get
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93

The road is wet. It must ____ raining.

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Had
b Have
c Has
d Have been
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94

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one: SHABBY:

Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers PYQ
a Untidy
b Organized
c Reluctant
d Sensible
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95

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one: FORBID:

Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers PYQ
a Prohibit
b Chide
c Permit
d Constraint
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96

Television is typical of many new scientific words, which are deliberately invented from old Greek and Latin words. In this case, the prefix "tele" is Greek and means "far" (as in telephone, telegram), while the root "vision" is derived from the Latin verb meaning "to see." The word "Television" is invented from:

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) PYQ
a English and Spanish
b French and Arabic
c Dutch and German
d Greek and Latin
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97

Which of the following gives the meaning of the prefix "tele"?

Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) PYQ
a Far
b Newer
c Close
d Away
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98

Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: SUPREMACY:

Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers PYQ
a Excellent
b Sovereignty
c Inferiority
d Influence
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99

Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters: PATRIOTISM:

Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers PYQ
a Nationalism
b Socialism
c Obsession
d Disloya
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Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) 31.3%
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers 8.1%
Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude 6.1%
Famous Seas 5.1%
Weather, Atmosphere and Temperature 5.1%
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 5.1%
Group of Seven (G7) 4%
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) 4%
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 4%
Multi-Polar World 3%
Highest and Lowest Points 3%
Central American Integration System (SICA) 2%
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) 2%
World Leaders in News 2%
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 2%
Changed Names of Countries and Cities 2%
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 1%
International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) 1%
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 1%
Basic World Statistics 1%
World Health Organization (WHO) 1%
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 1%
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) 1%
European Free Trade Association (EFTA) 1%
Natural Resources 1%
Area, Population and Official Languages 1%
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 1%