11. Which of the following devices has high bandwidth?
[A] Switch
[B] Router
[C] Modem
[D] Bridge
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Correct Answer: A [Switch]
Notes:
A network switch is a computer networking device that connects devices on a computer network by using packet switching to receive, process, and forward data to the destination device.
12. Which of these solution is not a disinfectant?
[A] 0.2 to 0.4 ppm chlorine solution
[B] 0.2 percent solution of phenol
[C] 1 percent solution of phenol
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [ 0.2 percent solution of phenol]
Notes:
0.2 per cent solution of phenol is an antiseptic while its one percent solution is disinfectant. Chlorine in the concentration of 0.2 to 0.4 ppm in aqueous solution and sulphur dioxide in very low concentrations, are disinfectants.
13. What is CodeRed?
[A] An Anti-virus
[B] A Computer worm
[C] A Keylogger
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [A Computer worm]
Notes:
Code Red was a computer worm observed on the Internet in 2001 and it launched DOS attack on White House’s website. It attacked computers running Microsoft’s IIS web server.
14. Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi has been appointed as the next Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Iraq
[B] Qatar
[C] Kuwait
[D] Oman
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Correct Answer: A [Iraq]
Notes:
After several months of protests, Iraq has named Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi as its next Prime Minister. The Iraq President Barham Salih has appointed the former Minister of Communications as the next Prime Minister.
Mohammed Allawi was appointed as the head as the previous Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi resigned in last November, after mass demonstrations against the government. The new Prime Minister is expected to lead the government until early elections. He is set to form the new government in a month’s time.
15. Jammu & Kashmir, led by its Lieutenant Governor signed Rs 2100-cr worth MoUs during investment summit road-show in Mumbai. Who is the Lieutenant Governor of J&K?
[A] Girish Chandra Murmu
[B] R K Mathur
[C] Vijay Kumar
[D] Sylendra Babu
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Correct Answer: A [Girish Chandra Murmu]
Notes:
The newly-formed Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth nearly Rs 2,100 crore, during its investment summit road-show in Mumbai.
The MoUs were signed in the presence of the Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Girish Chandra Murmu. The UT has planned to conduct six city roadshows to maximise investments and has already organised in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Mumbai.
16. Who described India as a “quasi federal state”?
[A] Lord Bryee
[B] K.C. Wheare
[C] Harold Laski
[D] G. Austin
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Correct Answer: B [ K.C. Wheare ]
Notes:
The federal system in the constitution was adopted due to two main reasons: the large size of the country and its socio-cultural diversity. K.C. Wheare described India as a quasi-federal state.
17. Which of the following Portuguese Prince was nicknamed “Navigator”?
[A] Prince William
[B] Prince Henry
[C] Prince Carlos
[D] Prince Pedro V
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Correct Answer: B [Prince Henry]
Notes:
Prince Henry of Portugal did a lot of things in the field of finding out the Ocean route to India. He was known as the Navigator. Unfortunately, he died before his dream became a reality.
18. Who abolished the dual administration system established by Lord Clive?
[A] Lord Warren Hastings
[B] Lord Curzon
[C] Lord Amherst
[D] Lord Linlithgow
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Correct Answer: A [Lord Warren Hastings]
Notes:
Lord Warren Hastings, the governor of Bengal abolished the dual administration system in the year 1772. After that, the actual Diwani right was handed over to the Company.
19. During the time of the third Anglo Mysore war, The English made a defensive alliance with who among the following?
1. Peshwas
2. Nizam
3. Raja of Coorg
4. Bibi of Cannanore
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
During the time of the third Anglo Mysore war, The English made a defensive alliance with Peshwas (1st June 1790), Nizam (4th July 1790), Raja of Coorg and Bibi of Cannanore.
20. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to President’s Rule?
1. State council of ministers headed by the chief minister is not dismissed
2. President either suspends or dissolves the state legislative assembly
Select the correct statement from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 ]
Notes:
When the President’s Rule is imposed in a state, the President dismisses the state council of ministers headed by the
chief minister. The President has the choice of either to suspend or to dissolve the state legislative assembly. The Parliament becomes empowered to pass the state legislative bills and also the state budget.
