These MCQs are based on Today’s Targets given here
Q.1) Consider the following statements :
(1). Mercury takes smallest time to spin around its axis
(2). Mercury takes smallest time to orbit around the sun
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:
a) Only 1 is correct
b) Only 2 is correct
c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding an equinox:
a) During an equinox, North Hemisphere experiences slightly longer days
b) During an equinox, South Hemisphere experiences slightly longer days
c) During an equinox, entire earth experiences equal days and equal nights
d) During an equinox, entire earth experiences equal days and equal nights, except the equator.
Q.3) Consider the following statements related to sunset:
(1). The local time changes by fifteen minutes for every one degree of longitude.
(2). In India, the sun rises two hours earlier in the east (Arunachal Pradesh) than in the west (Gujarat)
(3). Due to its large size, USA has 6 time zones.
Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:
a) Only 1 and 2 are correct
b) Only 2 and 3 are correct
c) Only 1 and 3 are correct
d) All are correct
Q.4) Consider the following statements:
(1). Biomethane is produced by anaerobic combustion of organic matter in chemically controlled laboratory conditions
(2). If used in automobile engines, it reduces the net impact on environment
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) Only 1 is correct
b) Only 2 is correct
c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Q.5) Consider the following statements:
(1). In India betting is legal only on horse racing
(2). Justice R M Lodha panel has recommended that all forms of betting should be banned in India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) Only 1 is correct
b) Only 2 is correct
c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Solutions are here