28-05-2021 General Knowledge Important Questions

1) Question

What symbiotic relationship is exemplified by lichens?

Algae provides shelter, water and minerals; and fungus provides food

Fungus provides shelter, water and minerals; and algae provides food

Fungus provides minerals and bacteria provides decayed matter fungi

Bacteria provides protection against parasites; and algae provides food

2) Question

Consider the following statements. As per the Supreme Court

a) Preamble is part of the constitution.

b) Preamble cannot be amended under Article 368.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

None

3) Question

Ashokan inscriptions remain valuable sources for the study of Asoka and the Mauryan Empire. This is because

1. His wooden pillars heralded a new architectural era because most of the monuments before his period were made of stone.

2. Pillar edicts give a summary of his efforts to promote the Dhamma within his kingdom and outside.

3. They often deal with instructions given to his officials which is informative of Mauryan polity.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

2 only

4) Question

In India, a lake formed in upper reaches of Mountains in the Northern region is most likely to be a

1. Tectonic lake

2. Glacial lake

3. Oxbow lake

4. Crater lake

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

1 or 2

2 or 3

1 and 4

1 or 2 or 3 or 4

5) Question

Ion exchange describes a specific chemical process in which unwanted dissolved ions are exchanged for other ions with a similar charge. It is widely used for which of these purposes?

1) Water decontamination

2) Production of soft water

3) Sugar and sweetener production

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3