The Army Alpha and Army Beta tests were devised during:
- (A) War of Roses
- (B) World War I
- (C) Crimean War
- (D) World War II
- (B) World War I
The Army Alpha and Beta tests originated during World War I. These were massive psychological tests developed by the U.S. Army to determine the intelligence and skills of soldiers.
- Army Alpha tests were conducted on literate soldiers, testing their verbal and mathematical abilities.
- Army Beta tests were administered on illiterate or non-English-speaking soldiers, involving non-verbal tasks such as completing pictures and mazes.
What are “Negroid”, “Mongoloid”, “Aryan” and “Caucasian”?
- (A) Ancient nations
- (B) Wars of 18th Century
- (C) Name of seaports
- (D) Leading human races
- (D) Leading human races
Historically, races such as Negroid, Mongoloid, Caucasian (sometimes spelled Caucasoid), and Aryan were used to describe what were considered to be the dominant races of mankind. These terms originated from the old attempts in the 18th and 19th centuries in the field of anthropology to divide people according to physical characteristics such as skin color or skull type. These are now considered to be scientifically obsolete and more of a social construct.
“Vertigo” is due to problem in:
- (A) External ear
- (B) Middle ear
- (C) Tympanic membrane
- (D) Inner ear
- (D) Inner ear
Vertigo is caused mostly by a problem in the inner ear. The inner ear is home to the vestibular system, which consists of the semicircular canals, utricle, and saccule. This system is responsible for our balance and sense of position in space. Problems with the vestibular system, such as BPPV or Ménière’s disease, cause illusions of movement.
Which African country has the highest currency?
- (A) Tunisia
- (B) Libya
- (C) South Africa
- (D) Botswana
- (D) Tunisia
According to data available as of early 2026, Africa’s most valuable currency in nominal terms compared to the US dollar is the Tunisian dinar (TND). At that point, 1 USD could purchase between 2.8 to 3.0 TND, making it the most valuable currency on the continent.
To which country did Alfred B. Nobel belong?
- (A) Germany
- (B) Sweden
- (C) Netherlands
- (D) America
- (B) Sweden
Alfred B. Nobel was of Swedish nationality. He was born in Stockholm on October 21, 1833. Although he was of Swedish background, his family relocated when he was nine years old, moving to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where he attained his education.
On “Minicoy Island” which pair of countries have dispute?
- (A) India and Maldives
- (B) India and Nepal
- (C) Nepal and Sri Lanka
- (D) Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
- (A) India and Maldives
The Maldives and India have had settled, although sometimes tense, discussions regarding the maritime boundary in the vicinity of the Indian-held Minicoy Island in the Lakshadweep group. There is no current significant territorial dispute between the two countries. A minor incident occurred in 1982, when a misunderstood speech led to a brief crisis, but the Maldives soon disavowed any hostile or ongoing claim.
Ribozymes are:
- (A) DNA
- (B) RNA
- (C) Proteins
- (D) None of these
- (B) RNA
Ribozymes: Ribozymes are RNA molecules that have the capability of catalyzing a particular biochemical reaction, similar to protein enzymes. Most biological catalysts are proteins, but ribozymes are special because their catalytic function is solely based on the properties of RNA. The term “ribozyme” is a combination of the words “ribonucleic acid” and “enzyme.”
Paper (papyrus) was first invented around 3500 BC by:
- (A) Egyptian
- (B) Greeks
- (C) Chinese
- (D) Romans
- (A) Egyptian
Papyrus was invented around 3500 BCE by the Egyptians. It was made from the papyrus plant that grew along the banks of the Nile River. Although it was not paper, which would be invented later in China, papyrus remains one of the earliest forms of writing surfaces. Paper was invented in ancient China, and it is traditionally dated to 105 AD in the Han Dynasty by Cai Lun.
Where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896?
- (A) Athens
- (B) Rome
- (C) Paris
- (D) Tokyo
- (A) Athens
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to April 15, 1896. The main stadium for the Olympic Games was the Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro), which hosted the athletics events as well as the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games.
In which battle English won and later captured Lahore?
- (A) Battle of Sobraon
- (B) Battle of Buxar
- (C) Battle of Liberty
- (D) Battle of Lahore
- (A) Battle of Sobraon
The British East India Company captured Lahore after their victory at the Battle of Sobraon on February 10, 1846, which marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War. Later, British forces marched into Lahore on February 20, 1846, which led to the signing of the Treaty of Lahore and the installation of a British Resident.