Q1. How many ‘Bits’ are there in a ‘nibble’ ?
A 16
B 32
C 4 Correct
D 8
Explanation
A nibble consists of 4 bits, equal to half a byte. Therefore, option C is correct.
General Knowledge MCQ — 26 Practice Questions with Answers
General Knowledge is a Science & Technology topic in the RAS/RPSC syllabus. This page gathers exam-style General Knowledge multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations, so aspirants can test recall and revise frequently examined concepts.
Practice 26 General Knowledge multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
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Q2. Bluetooth technology is prominently used in which type of networks ?
A PAN Correct
B LAN
C VAN
D MAN
Explanation
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology used to connect nearby personal devices. The Bluetooth Personal Area Networking profile specifically allows Bluetooth-enabled devices to form a PAN. Therefore, Bluetooth is prominently used in PANs, making option A correct.
Q3. Which is the first Indian (indigenous) microprocessor ?
A Parashakti
B Bhaskara
C Pratham
D Shakti Correct
Explanation
The Press Information Bureau identifies SHAKTI as India’s first indigenously designed microprocessor based on the RISC-V instruction set. Among the given options, this corresponds to Shakti. Therefore D is correct.
Q4. Which one of the following statements is not true for GSLV-F16 ?
A GSLV-F16 is the 18th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the 12th flight with Indigenous Cryogenic Stage.
B This is the 9th operational flight of GSLV with Indigenous Cryogenic Stage.
C GSLV-F 16 mission is the third mission with GSLV to Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit. Correct
D It was 102nd launch from Sriharikota.
Explanation
The official GSLV-F16/NISAR launch brochure identifies GSLV-F16 as the first GSLV mission to Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit. It also lists the mission as the 18th GSLV flight, the 12th with an indigenous cryogenic stage, the 9th operational such flight, and the 102nd launch from Sriharikota. Hence statement C, which calls it the third such GSLV mission, is not true.
Q5. The blue coloured mineral 'Lapislazuli', which is used as a semiprecious stone is -
A sodium aluminium silicate Correct
B zinc cobaltate
C basic copper carbonate
D prussian blue
Explanation
Lapis lazuli is valued as a deep blue semiprecious stone, and its blue component is lazurite, a sulphur-bearing sodium aluminium silicate mineral. Among the given choices, this matches sodium aluminium silicate. Therefore, the correct answer is A.
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