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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51. In which one of the following is higher percentage of carbon found ?
- Lignite coal
- Peat coal
- Bituminous coal
- Anthracite coal
52. Which one of the following when dissolved in H2O gives hissing sound ?
- Limestone
- Slacked lime
- Soda lime
- Quicklime
53. The rusting of iron nail—
- decreases its weight
- increases its weight
- does not affect weight but iron is oxidized
- does not affect weight but iron is reduced
54. Which one of the following is heavy water used in nuclear reactor ?
- Water having molecular weight 18 amu
- Water having molecular weight 20 amu
- Water at 4°C but having molecular weight 19 amu
- Water below the ice in a frozen sea
55. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? Country — Currency
- Brazil — Reais
- China — Yuan
- Mexico — Pesos
- Thailand — Ringgit
56. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I (City) (a) Bangaluru (b) Chennai (c) Motera (d) Jaipur List-II (Stadium) 1. Sawai Mansingh 2. Sardar Patel 3. Chinnaswami 4. Chidambaram Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
- 1 2 3 4
- 3 4 2 1
- 1 3 2 4
- 3 2 4 1
57. Who among the following had won the Wimbledon Women’s Singles Title, 2008 ?
- Ana Ivanovic
- Maria Sharapova
- Serena Williams
- Venus Williams
58. Who among the following is the first man (after Bjorn Borg in 1980) to win the French Open and Wimbledon Singles Title back to back ?
- Rafael Nadal
- Roger Federer
- John McEnroe
- Daniel Nestor
59. Which one of the following books had been named as winner of the Best of the Booker Award in 2008 ?
- The Enchantress of Florence
- Disgrace
- Midnight’s Children
- The Siege of Krishnapur
60. Which one of the following countries has recently carried out military operations in Georgia
- USA
- Poland
- Russia
- Kyrgyzstan