GK-CDS-2009 Questions and Answers
General Knowledge GK CDS 2009 Questions with Answers provide insights into previously asked defense-related topics. Ideal for CDS and UPSC aspirants, they help candidates understand question trends and important GK areas
GK-CDS-2009
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1. Which one of the following is used as a mordant in dyeing and tanning industry ?
- Magnesium oxide
- Magnesium carbonate
- Magnesium chloride
- Magnesium sulphate
2. By which one of the following, an old written material which cannot be read easily, can be read ?
- γ–rays
- X–rays
- IR–rays
- Radiofrequency waves
3. Which one of the following characteristics is common among parrot, platypus and kangaroo ?
- Oviparity
- Toothless jaws
- Homothermy
- Functional postanal tail
4. Which one of the following petroleum refinery products has the lowest boiling point ?
- Kerosene
- Diesel
- Gasoline
- Lubricating oil
5. In which one of the following places was Asia’s first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) set up ?
- Santa Cruz
- Kandla
- Cochin
- Surat
6. Which one of the following feature films is official nominee for Oscar, 2008 from India ?
- Rock on
- Walu
- Drona
- Tare Jamin Par
7. What is the correct chronological order of conferring Bharat Ratna to the following ?
- M. S. Subbalakshmi
- Professor Amartya Sen
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
8. Which one of the following zones of the atmosphere is rich in ozone gas ?
- Mesosphere
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere
- Ionosphere
9. Which one of the following is an example of vestigial organ in man ?
- Jaw apparatus
- Ear muscles
- Canine teeth
- Humerus
10. Which one of the following is a free-living bacterium that helps in nitrogen fixation in soil ?
- Azotobacter
- Anabaena
- Azolla
- Nostoc