ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (INVESTIGATION) (BS-17) 2015 IN THE SERVICES AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (ANTI-CORRUPTION ESTABLISHMENT, PUNJAB) S & GAD, CASE NO. 30-RF/2015

The Headquarters of International Organization “BRICS” is located at:

(A) Shanghai
(B) New Delhi
(C) Moscow
(D) Cape Town

Check Answer

(A) Shanghai

Explanation

Although it is not formally established as such in international law, its most prominent formal institution—the New Development Bank (NDB) (formerly known as the BRICS Development Bank)—is based in Shanghai, China. The New Development Bank (NDB) is the primary permanent base of the BRICS nations and is located in the Shanghai Expo Park.

Qucik info: In competitive exams, “BRICS Headquarters” almost always refers to its location.

The planet that is nearest to the Earth is:

(A) Mercury
(B) Venus
(C) Mars
(D) Jupiter

Check Answer

(B) Venus

Explanation

Venus is traditionally believed to be the planetary body that is closest to Earth and approaches to within 38 million kilometers (24 million miles) at their closest point of approach. Venus is often described as the sister or twin planet of Earth due to their comparative size, mass, and composition.

Quick Info: While recent astronomical research (using the “point-circle method”) suggests that Mercury is the closest planet to Earth on average over time, Venus remains the correct answer in the context of standard educational curricula and competitive exams, which define “nearest” by the closest possible approach.

“Light Year” is the:

(A) Distance travelled by light in one year
(B) Mean distance between the earth and the sun
(C) Mean distance between the sun and the moon
(D) Mean distance between the sun and the planet

Check Answer

(A) Distance travelled by light in one year

Explanation

Light Year: A light-year is not a measure of time, but rather of distance. It is the distance light travels through empty space in just one Julian year, which is 365.25 days. Since light travels at an incredible speed of 300,000 kilometers per second, or 186,000 miles per second, in just one year, it can travel 9.46 trillion kilometers, or almost 6 trillion miles.

Sun rises in the east and sets in the west due to the:

(A) Shape of the earth
(B) Revolution of the earth around the sun
(C) Rotation of the earth on its axis
(D) Movement of the sun

Check Answer

(C) Rotation of the earth on its axis

Explanation

The Sun appears to come up in the east and set in the west, and this is because the Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. As it turns, different sections of land move into the Sun’s light and out of it. This is an illusion, and it is not actually moving across the sky. We are moving on our rotating Earth, and it is our movement that gives this illusion.

What are cyclones?

(A) Sudden heavy floods
(B) No rain for a long duration
(C) Heavy showers
(D) Violet winds and rain

Check Answer

(D) Violet winds and rain

Explanation

A cyclone is a large eddy of air that rotates around a strong low-pressure center. These phenomena produce strong, swirling winds and heavy rains. Cyclones are created when atmospheric disturbances spin around an area of low pressure and produce swift and often destructive air movement.

Which metal is most abundantly found on Earth’s surface?

(A) Aluminium
(B) Zinc
(C) Iron
(D) Copper

Check Answer

(A) Aluminium

Explanation

Aluminium is at the top of the list, being the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust, constituting 8.1% to 8.23% of the Earth’s crust mass. It is also the third most abundant element in the Earth’s crust, after oxygen at 46%, and silicon at 28%. Due to its high reactivity, aluminium does not exist naturally in its elemental form, but in compounds, mostly in the ore bauxite.

Zinc: Zinc is far less common, ranking approximately 24th among elements in the crust with an abundance of only about 0.007% (70 ppm).

Iron: While iron is the most abundant metal in the entire Earth (due to its concentration in the core), it is only the second most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust, making up about 5.0% to 5.6% of its mass.

Copper: Copper is a relatively scarce metal in the crust, making up less than 0.006% (60 ppm) of its mass, which is significantly less than aluminium.

The largest river of Asia is:

(A) Yangtze Kiang
(B) Indus
(C) Yenisei
(D) Mekong

Check Answer

(A) Yangtze Kiang

Explanation

The river known as the Yangtze River, or Yangtze Kiang, or Chang Jiang, is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world after the Nile River and the Amazon River. The river flows entirely in China for 6,300 kilometers (3,915 miles), passing from the Tibetan Plateau to the East China Sea. The river serves as a lifeline for about a third of China’s population.

The world’s highest waterfall, Angel Falls, is situated in:

(A) Venezuela
(B) The USA
(C) Guyana
(D) Australia

Check Answer

(A) Venezuela

Explanation

The highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls, is located in Venezuela. It is situated inside Canaima National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bolivar State, Venezuela. It stands at a height of 979 meters in total, with a drop of 807 meters.

The Earth moves from:

(A) West to East
(B) East to West
(C) South to North
(D) North to South

Check Answer

(A) West to East

Explanation

The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. If you were looking at it from above the North Pole, you would see that it is rotating counterclockwise, causing the sun, moon, and stars to appear to rise in the east and set in the west.

“Middle East” group of countries includes:

(A) South Asian Countries
(B) West Asian Countries
(C) South-East Asian Countries
(D) Eastern Part of Asia

Check Answer

(B) West Asian Countries

Explanation

Middle East is a geopolitical term, and it generally refers to the West Asian geopolitical region, sometimes including parts of North Africa, especially Egypt. At its core, however, the Middle East is located at the extreme west of Asia, covering the Arabian Peninsula, Levant, and the Anatolian and Iranian highlands.

South Asian Countries: This region includes the Indian subcontinent (e.g., India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal) and is geographically and culturally distinct from the Middle East.

South-East Asian Countries: This refers to the region south of China and east of India, including countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Eastern Part of Asia: Also known as East Asia, this region includes China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia, which are located on the opposite side of the continent from the Middle East.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (INVESTIGATION) (BS-17) 2015 IN THE SERVICES AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (ANTI-CORRUPTION ESTABLISHMENT, PUNJAB) S & GAD, CASE NO. 30-RF/2015

The Headquarters of International Organization “BRICS” is located at:

The planet that is nearest to the Earth is:

“Light Year” is the:

Sun rises in the east and sets in the west due to the:

What are cyclones?

Which metal is most abundantly found on Earth’s surface?

The largest river of Asia is:

The world’s highest waterfall, Angel Falls, is situated in:

The Earth moves from:

“Middle East” group of countries includes:

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