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Fireman / Fire and Rescue Driver Operator — 2023 · 20 questions

Fireman / Driver Operator 2023 — GK

20 questions · 15 minutes

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Q1.Water is made up of which two elements?

A. Hydrogen and Nitrogen B. Hydrogen and Oxygen C. Oxygen and Carbon D. Nitrogen and Oxygen

Q2.The boiling point of water at sea level is:

A. 90°C B. 100°C C. 110°C D. 120°C

Q3.Which fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?

A. Water type B. Foam type C. CO₂ type D. Wet chemical type

Q4.The chemical formula of water is:

A. HO B. H₂O C. H₂O₂ D. OH

Q5.Normal human body temperature is:

A. 36°C B. 37°C C. 38°C D. 39°C

Q6.The smallest bone in the human body is:

A. Femur B. Stapes C. Radius D. Patella

Q7.The National Flag of India was designed by:

A. Mahatma Gandhi B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. Pingali Venkayya D. Rabindranath Tagore

Q8.How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag?

A. 12 B. 20 C. 24 D. 32

Q9.Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

A. Oxygen B. Carbon Dioxide C. Nitrogen D. Argon

Q10.The full form of AIDS is:

A. Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome B. Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome C. Active Immune Deficiency Syndrome D. Acquired Infection Disease Syndrome

Q11.Which organ purifies blood in the human body?

A. Heart B. Liver C. Kidney D. Lungs

Q12.India's first satellite was:

A. Bhaskara B. Rohini C. Aryabhata D. INSAT-1A

Q13.The Emergency in India was declared in which year?

A. 1971 B. 1975 C. 1977 D. 1980

Q14.Diabetes is caused by the deficiency of:

A. Vitamin D B. Haemoglobin C. Insulin D. Calcium

Q15.Who was the first Indian in space?

A. Kalpana Chawla B. Rakesh Sharma C. Sunita Williams D. Ravish Malhotra

Q16.The number of union territories in India is:

A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 10

Q17.The 'Tropic of Cancer' passes through how many Indian states?

A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9

Q18.Which vitamin is also known as 'Sunshine Vitamin'?

A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D

Q19.The 'Right to Education' was added to Fundamental Rights by which amendment?

A. 42nd Amendment B. 73rd Amendment C. 86th Amendment D. 93rd Amendment

Q20.Palakkad is known as:

A. Venice of the East B. Queen of Arabian Sea C. Granary of Kerala D. Cultural Capital of Kerala

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Questions 1 – 20

Q1. Water is made up of which two elements?

A. Hydrogen and Nitrogen

B. Hydrogen and Oxygen ✓

C. Oxygen and Carbon

D. Nitrogen and Oxygen

Why: Water (H₂O) is made up of Hydrogen and Oxygen — 2 atoms of Hydrogen and 1 atom of Oxygen.

Q2. The boiling point of water at sea level is:

A. 90°C

B. 100°C ✓

C. 110°C

D. 120°C

Why: Water boils at 100°C (212°F) at standard atmospheric pressure (sea level).

Q3. Which fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?

A. Water type

B. Foam type

C. CO₂ type ✓

D. Wet chemical type

Why: CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) extinguishers are used for electrical fires because CO₂ is non-conductive and doesn't damage electrical equipment. Water on electrical fires causes electrocution.

Q4. The chemical formula of water is:

A. HO

B. H₂O ✓

C. H₂O₂

D. OH

Why: Water = H₂O (2 hydrogen atoms + 1 oxygen atom). H₂O₂ is hydrogen peroxide.

Q5. Normal human body temperature is:

A. 36°C

B. 37°C ✓

C. 38°C

D. 39°C

Why: Normal human body temperature is approximately 37°C (98.6°F).

Q6. The smallest bone in the human body is:

A. Femur

B. Stapes ✓

C. Radius

D. Patella

Why: Stapes (stirrup bone) in the middle ear is the smallest bone in the human body, measuring about 3 mm.

Q7. The National Flag of India was designed by:

A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Jawaharlal Nehru

C. Pingali Venkayya ✓

D. Rabindranath Tagore

Why: Pingali Venkayya designed the Indian National Flag. The current design was adopted on 22 July 1947.

Q8. How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag?

A. 12

B. 20

C. 24 ✓

D. 32

Why: The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag has 24 spokes, representing the 24 hours of the day (continuous progress).

Q9. Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

A. Oxygen

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Nitrogen ✓

D. Argon

Why: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere. Oxygen is about 21%. Argon is about 0.93%.

Q10. The full form of AIDS is:

A. Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome

B. Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome ✓

C. Active Immune Deficiency Syndrome

D. Acquired Infection Disease Syndrome

Why: AIDS = Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome. It is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

Q11. Which organ purifies blood in the human body?

A. Heart

B. Liver

C. Kidney ✓

D. Lungs

Why: Kidneys filter and purify blood, removing waste products and excess water to form urine. Each kidney has about 1 million nephrons.

Q12. India's first satellite was:

A. Bhaskara

B. Rohini

C. Aryabhata ✓

D. INSAT-1A

Why: Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched on 19 April 1975 by the Soviet Union from Kapustin Yar. It was named after the ancient Indian mathematician.

Q13. The Emergency in India was declared in which year?

A. 1971

B. 1975 ✓

C. 1977

D. 1980

Why: National Emergency was declared on 25 June 1975 by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on the advice of PM Indira Gandhi. It lasted until 21 March 1977.

Q14. Diabetes is caused by the deficiency of:

A. Vitamin D

B. Haemoglobin

C. Insulin ✓

D. Calcium

Why: Diabetes mellitus is caused by insufficient production or improper utilisation of Insulin, which is produced by the Pancreas.

Q15. Who was the first Indian in space?

A. Kalpana Chawla

B. Rakesh Sharma ✓

C. Sunita Williams

D. Ravish Malhotra

Why: Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian in space, aboard the Soviet Soyuz T-11 mission on 3 April 1984. When asked how India looked from space, he famously replied 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha'.

Q16. The number of union territories in India is:

A. 7

B. 8 ✓

C. 9

D. 10

Why: India has 8 Union Territories: Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir.

Q17. The 'Tropic of Cancer' passes through how many Indian states?

A. 6

B. 7

C. 8 ✓

D. 9

Why: The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

Q18. Which vitamin is also known as 'Sunshine Vitamin'?

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin B

C. Vitamin C

D. Vitamin D ✓

Why: Vitamin D is called the 'Sunshine Vitamin' because it is synthesised in the skin when exposed to sunlight (UV rays).

Q19. The 'Right to Education' was added to Fundamental Rights by which amendment?

A. 42nd Amendment

B. 73rd Amendment

C. 86th Amendment ✓

D. 93rd Amendment

Why: The 86th Amendment (2002) added Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 a Fundamental Right.

Q20. Palakkad is known as:

A. Venice of the East

B. Queen of Arabian Sea

C. Granary of Kerala ✓

D. Cultural Capital of Kerala

Why: Palakkad is called the 'Granary of Kerala' (Rice Bowl of Kerala) because of its extensive paddy cultivation, facilitated by the Palakkad Gap.

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Fireman / Driver Operator 2023 — GK

Fireman / Fire and Rescue Driver Operator — 2023 | 20 questions

Q1. Water is made up of which two elements?

A) Hydrogen and Nitrogen

B) Hydrogen and Oxygen

C) Oxygen and Carbon

D) Nitrogen and Oxygen

Answer: B) Hydrogen and Oxygen

Water (H₂O) is made up of Hydrogen and Oxygen — 2 atoms of Hydrogen and 1 atom of Oxygen.

Q2. The boiling point of water at sea level is:

A) 90°C

B) 100°C

C) 110°C

D) 120°C

Answer: B) 100°C

Water boils at 100°C (212°F) at standard atmospheric pressure (sea level).

Q3. Which fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires?

A) Water type

B) Foam type

C) CO₂ type

D) Wet chemical type

Answer: C) CO₂ type

CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) extinguishers are used for electrical fires because CO₂ is non-conductive and doesn't damage electrical equipment. Water on electrical fires causes electrocution.

Q4. The chemical formula of water is:

A) HO

B) H₂O

C) H₂O₂

D) OH

Answer: B) H₂O

Water = H₂O (2 hydrogen atoms + 1 oxygen atom). H₂O₂ is hydrogen peroxide.

Q5. Normal human body temperature is:

A) 36°C

B) 37°C

C) 38°C

D) 39°C

Answer: B) 37°C

Normal human body temperature is approximately 37°C (98.6°F).

Q6. The smallest bone in the human body is:

A) Femur

B) Stapes

C) Radius

D) Patella

Answer: B) Stapes

Stapes (stirrup bone) in the middle ear is the smallest bone in the human body, measuring about 3 mm.

Q7. The National Flag of India was designed by:

A) Mahatma Gandhi

B) Jawaharlal Nehru

C) Pingali Venkayya

D) Rabindranath Tagore

Answer: C) Pingali Venkayya

Pingali Venkayya designed the Indian National Flag. The current design was adopted on 22 July 1947.

Q8. How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag?

A) 12

B) 20

C) 24

D) 32

Answer: C) 24

The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag has 24 spokes, representing the 24 hours of the day (continuous progress).

Q9. Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

A) Oxygen

B) Carbon Dioxide

C) Nitrogen

D) Argon

Answer: C) Nitrogen

Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere. Oxygen is about 21%. Argon is about 0.93%.

Q10. The full form of AIDS is:

A) Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome

B) Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome

C) Active Immune Deficiency Syndrome

D) Acquired Infection Disease Syndrome

Answer: B) Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome

AIDS = Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome. It is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

Q11. Which organ purifies blood in the human body?

A) Heart

B) Liver

C) Kidney

D) Lungs

Answer: C) Kidney

Kidneys filter and purify blood, removing waste products and excess water to form urine. Each kidney has about 1 million nephrons.

Q12. India's first satellite was:

A) Bhaskara

B) Rohini

C) Aryabhata

D) INSAT-1A

Answer: C) Aryabhata

Aryabhata was India's first satellite, launched on 19 April 1975 by the Soviet Union from Kapustin Yar. It was named after the ancient Indian mathematician.

Q13. The Emergency in India was declared in which year?

A) 1971

B) 1975

C) 1977

D) 1980

Answer: B) 1975

National Emergency was declared on 25 June 1975 by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on the advice of PM Indira Gandhi. It lasted until 21 March 1977.

Q14. Diabetes is caused by the deficiency of:

A) Vitamin D

B) Haemoglobin

C) Insulin

D) Calcium

Answer: C) Insulin

Diabetes mellitus is caused by insufficient production or improper utilisation of Insulin, which is produced by the Pancreas.

Q15. Who was the first Indian in space?

A) Kalpana Chawla

B) Rakesh Sharma

C) Sunita Williams

D) Ravish Malhotra

Answer: B) Rakesh Sharma

Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian in space, aboard the Soviet Soyuz T-11 mission on 3 April 1984. When asked how India looked from space, he famously replied 'Saare Jahaan Se Achcha'.

Q16. The number of union territories in India is:

A) 7

B) 8

C) 9

D) 10

Answer: B) 8

India has 8 Union Territories: Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir.

Q17. The 'Tropic of Cancer' passes through how many Indian states?

A) 6

B) 7

C) 8

D) 9

Answer: C) 8

The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

Q18. Which vitamin is also known as 'Sunshine Vitamin'?

A) Vitamin A

B) Vitamin B

C) Vitamin C

D) Vitamin D

Answer: D) Vitamin D

Vitamin D is called the 'Sunshine Vitamin' because it is synthesised in the skin when exposed to sunlight (UV rays).

Q19. The 'Right to Education' was added to Fundamental Rights by which amendment?

A) 42nd Amendment

B) 73rd Amendment

C) 86th Amendment

D) 93rd Amendment

Answer: C) 86th Amendment

The 86th Amendment (2002) added Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 a Fundamental Right.

Q20. Palakkad is known as:

A) Venice of the East

B) Queen of Arabian Sea

C) Granary of Kerala

D) Cultural Capital of Kerala

Answer: C) Granary of Kerala

Palakkad is called the 'Granary of Kerala' (Rice Bowl of Kerala) because of its extensive paddy cultivation, facilitated by the Palakkad Gap.

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