1.  In what year did the Symantec Corporation first release Norton Antivirus?

a

  1990

b

 1995

c

 1988

d

 1997

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Answer : Option A
Explanation :

2.  Radio telescopes are better than optical telescopes because

a

  They can detect faint galaxies which no optical telescope can

b

 They can work even in cloudy conditions

c

 They can work during the day and night

d

 All of the above

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Answer : Option D
Explanation :

3.  A moving coil instrument can be used to measure

a

  High frequency alternating current

b

 Low frequency alternating current

c

 Direct current

d

 Direct current and alternating current both

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Answer : Option C
Explanation :

4.  In an atomic nucleus, neutrons and protons are held together by

a

  Gravitational forces

b

 Exchange forces

c

 Magnetic forces

d

 Coulombic forces

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Answer : Option B
Explanation :

5.  The formula C6H5-CO-CH3 represents

a

  Acetophenone

b

 Acetic acid

c

 Acetone

d

 Phenyl acetate

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Answer : Option A
Explanation :

6.  Open circuit test on transformer measures

a

  Impedance and insulation resistance

b

 Voltage regulation

c

 Eddy current loss

d

 Core loss

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Answer : Option D
Explanation :

7.  The property of a substance to absorb moisture from the air on exposure is called

a

  Desiccation

b

 Efflorescence

c

 Osmosis

d

 Deliquescence

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Answer : Option D
Explanation :

8.  Pencil 'lead' is made up of

a

  Lampblack

b

 Lead oxide

c

 Charcoal

d

 Graphite

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Answer : Option D
Explanation :

9.  In certain diseases antibiotics are administered. The object is

a

  Inhibit the growth of bacteria

b

 Produce toxins against bacteria

c

 Stimulate production of white blood cells for fighting the disease

d

 Stimulate production of antibodies

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Answer : Option A
Explanation :

10.  CORN FLAKES - Who made them first?

a

  Nabisco

b

 Quaker

c

 Archers

d

 Kellogg

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Answer : Option D
Explanation :

11.  Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactor?

a

  Thorium

b

 Radium

c

 Ordinary water

d

 Graphite

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Answer : Option D
Explanation :

12.  For what does the world owe Almon Strowger a debt of gratitude?

a

  Traffic Lights

b

 Automatic Telephone Exchanges

c

 Parking Meters

d

 Vending Machines

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Answer : Option B
Explanation :

13.  The normal threshold of hearing is around

a

  45-60 db

b

 100-120 db

c

 60-80 db

d

 25-45 db

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Answer : Option D
Explanation :

14.  The planet which is farthest from the Sun is

a

  Neptune

b

 Pluto

c

 Saturn

d

 Uranus

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Answer : Option B
Explanation :

15.  What item, originally called the 'Whirlwind', was invented by Ives McGaffey in 1869?

a

  Blender

b

 Washing machine

c

 Electric mixer

d

 Vacuum cleaner

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Answer : Option D
Explanation :


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