QN1. The engine power of an automobile is measured in BHP. It is an abbreviation for
a) Base horse power.
b) Brake horse power.
c) Brake highest power.
d) Best horse power.
Answer
Answer: b) Brake horse power.
QN2. NYLON – the synthetic fiber invented in 1935 from which word it has been coined
a) New York and Los Angeles.
b) New York and Lisbon.
c) New Delhi, Yokohama and London.
d) New York and London.
Answer
Answer: d) New York and London.
QN3. Which company developed the beta max format?
a) Sony
b) Matsushita
c) Phillips
d) Toshiba
Answer
Answer: a) Sony
QN4. Which gas is extensively used in refrigeration and is greatly responsible for depletion of ozone layer?
a) Ammonia.
b) CFC.
c) Liquid oxygen.
d) Liquid nitrogen.
Answer
Answer: b) CFC.
QN5. According to Montreal protocol India has to phase out the production of CFC by year
a) 2004
b) 2025
c) 2005
d) 2010
Answer
Answer: d) 2010
QN6. In most toilet soaps the wrapper mentions TFM contents, the term stands for
a) Total fatty material.
b) Total fatty matter
c) Total fragrance material.
d) Total foam material.
Answer
Answer: b) Total fatty matter
QN7. Quality of soap is judged by
a) Amount of synthetic surfactant.
b) Quality of fragrance used in it.
c) Amount of lather it generates.
d) TFM content.
Answer
Answer: d) TFM content.
QN8. Under the packaged commodities rule of weights and measures act a soap manufacturer is required to mention which of the following on the wrapper
a) TFM content only.
b) Amount of detergent material only.
c) TFM as well as detergent only.
d) All the ingredients.
Answer
Answer: c) TFM as well as detergent only.
QN9. In India the soft drinks manufacturer are supposed to mention; which of the following on the container?
a) All the ingredients used.
b) Manufacturing and expiry date and max retail price.
c) FPO No.
d) B & C
Answer
Answer: d) B & C
QN10. Processed and packaged products display FPO symbol on packaging, what does FPO stands for?
a) Food producers’ organization.
b) Food producers order.
c) Food products order.
d) Food processing and packaging order.
Answer
Answer: c) Food products order.
QN11. A fuel has been named after this automobile engineer who was he?
a) Rudolf Mobil.
b) Rudolf Diesel.
c) Daimler.
d) Ferdinand Porche.
Answer
Answer: b) Rudolf Diesel.
QN12. A tea brand from HLL caused quite a controversy since it was mixture of tea with two other ingredients, tapioca was one, and which was the other?
a) Coffee.
b) Black pepper.
c) Sugar.
d) Chicory.
Answer
Answer: b) Black pepper.
QN13. This object of everyday use is generally absent in casinos
a) Clock.
b) Tables.
c) Electric lamps.
d) Electric fans.
Answer
Answer: d) Electric fans.
QN14. If hotel is branded as Ecotel; what does it mean?
a) It’s an economy class hotel.
b) Environment sensitive.
c) It offers online booking.
d) Meant for environment sensitive people.
Answer
Answer: b) Environment sensitive.
QN15. The conventional model of bicycles manufactured in India is known as Roadster cycles. SLR is a light and sporty bike stands for
a) Stream lined roadster.
b) Slim and light roadster.
c) Sports and light roadster.
d) Stylish light roadster.
Answer
Answer: c) Sports and light roadster.
QN16. SLR is a type of still camera; what does SLR stands for?
a) Single lens refraction.
b) Single lens reflector.
c) Strong lens reflector.
d) Small light reflector.
Answer
Answer: b) Single lens reflector.
QN17. Gin a kind of alcoholic drink first made by doctor .he made it to cure
a) Diseases of kidney.
b) Diseases of stomach.
c) Drug addiction.
d) Diseases of liver.
Answer
Answer: a) Diseases of kidney.
QN18. Which product invented in 1902 was nicknamed as noisy serpent?
a) Fax machine.
b) Hair dryer.
c) Air conditioner
d) Vacuum cleaner
Answer
Answer: d) Vacuum cleaner
QN19. Why sneakers are called so?
a) Due to their runner sole are so silent that you can sneak up to someone without that person hearing you.
b) Because they are used for sneaking purposes.
c) Because they are used by secret agents.
d) No particular reason is there behind naming.
Answer
Answer: a) Due to their runner sole are so silent that you can sneak up to someone without that person hearing you.
QN20. Which country has put the famous AK-47 rifle designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov in its national emblem?
a) Mozambique.
b) Libya.
c) Uganda.
d) Myanmar.
Answer
Answer: a) Mozambique.
QN21. Which food product’s name comes from Chinese word meaning “pickled fish brine”?
a) Ketchup.
b) Pizza.
c) Noodles.
d) Hamburger.
Answer
Answer: a) Ketchup.
QN22. At the soft drinks plant; why are soft drinks made with chilled water rather than water at room temperature?
a) Ingredients dissolve better in chilled water.
b) Chilled water enhances taste.
c) Chilled water attracts more carbon dioxide.
d) Chilled water is more hygienic.
Answer
Answer: c) Chilled water attracts more carbon dioxide.
QN23. Who is credited with coining the terms “lipstick” and “make-up”?
a) Max factor.
b) Coco Chanel.
c) Dina Vreeland.
d) Anita Roddick.
Answer
Answer: a) Max factor.
QN24. What does Rug mark or Kaleen label on carpet signify?
a) The carpets are environment friendly.
b) The carpets are made of biodegradable material.
c) The manufacturing of carpets confirm ISO 14000 standards.
d) Child labour is not been used in manufacturing the carpet.
Answer
Answer: c) The manufacturing of carpets confirm ISO 14000 standards.
QN25. Name the city and the country where the largest flower auction is held
a) Astmer in Holland
b) Amsterdam
c) Paris
d) London
Answer
Answer: b) Amsterdam
QN26. In Japan you cannot own a car unless you prove that you have the space to park it. But small car owners are exempted. What is the term for a small car?
a) R- Car.
b) Kie jidosha.
c) Wagen.
d) Alto.
Answer
Answer: d) Alto.
QN27. Which trendy fabric was originally adapted from a rough cloth called serge, originally made in France, once used only by laborers and peasants?
a) Denim.
b) Nylon.
c) Lycra.
d) Rayon.
Answer
Answer: d) Rayon.
QN28. What was the earlier name of comic books?
a) Digests.
b) Coffee table books.
c) Chapbooks.
d) Slap books.
Answer
Answer: a) Digests.
QN29. The product is an ancient ayurvedic recipe named after old blind sage
a) Pudin hara
b) Lavon bhasher churna
c) Kayam churan
d) Chyavanprash
Answer
Answer: d) Chyavanprash
QN30. Bellary – a small town is famous for the manufacturing of the product for export market
a) Perfumes.
b) Jeans.
c) Leather bags.
d) Pickles.
Answer
Answer: c) Leather bags.
QN31. What kind of movies is referred as “sleepers”?
a) Which make audience fall to sleep?
b) Which start slowly but later on become a box office hit?
c) Low budget movies which become hit.
d) Movies which take inordinately long time to finish.
Answer
Answer: d) Movies which take inordinately long time to finish.
QN32. What does the ‘homologation period of an imported / going to be introduced foreign model automobile?
a) Adopting the automobile to Indian emission and safety norms.
b) Making changes in the automobile as per the Indian customers.
c) Making changes as per local road conditions and fuel quality.
d) Completing such formalities such as getting permissions from govt authorities.
Answer
Answer: d) Completing such formalities such as getting permissions from govt authorities.
QN33. What does brown dot on a pack of processed food indicate?
a) It’s been processed and packed under hygienic conditions.
b) The manufacturer has not used child labour.
c) It is ISO certified.
d) Contains non vegetarian ingredients.
Answer
Answer: a) It’s been processed and packed under hygienic conditions.
QN34. Hamburgers got its name from
a) Hamburg in Germany.
b) Hanover.
c) Helsinki.
d) Hamden.
Answer
Answer: a) Hamburg in Germany.
QN35. The second most sold item at duty free shops the world over is perfume what is ranked first
a) Watches.
b) Camera.
c) Jewelry.
d) Liquor.
Answer
Answer: c) Jewelry.
QN36. Which product is made from cellulose gum, humectants, detergents and mint flavor?
a) Chewing gum.
b) Tooth paste.
c) Detergent.
d) Candy.
Answer
Answer: d) Candy.
QN37. Which invention by Lyle Goodhue and William Sullivan has been accused of damaging the ozone layer?
a) Aerosol.
b) Blood plasma storage system.
c) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC).
d) DDT.
Answer
Answer: c) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC).
QN38. For what path breaking invention in the automobile engineering was Robert Bosch GmbH awarded a patent on 7th January 1902?
a) Spark plug.
b) Internal combustion engine.
c) Multi point fuel injection system.
d) Carburetor system.
Answer
Answer: a) Spark plug.
QN39. Which was the first manufacturing item to be sold on hire purchase?
a) Cars.
b) Sewing machine.
c) Pressure cookers.
d) Fishing boats.
Answer
Answer: b) Sewing machine.
QN40. What does the term CTC stand for in CTC tea?
a) Commercial tea for consumers.
b) Centre for tea consumption.
c) Crush, Tear & Curl.
d) Crushed tea for consumption.
Answer
Answer: c) Crush, Tear & Curl.
