Assistant Director Wildlife MCQ Test
PAPER TO A ASSISTANT DIRECTOR WILDLIFE (BS-17) - 23.02.2025
General Knowledge & Subject Specific Questions
1. Which of the following is the most abundant element in the Universe?
2. We have respect ______ our leaders.
3. Which instrument is used to measure the wavelength of radiation absorbed by a leaf?
4. A stitch in time saves ______.
5. Pride and Prejudice was written by:
6. The weight of a standard men's cricket ball is:
7. The house is large ______ is quite old-fashioned.
8. The decline of the Mughal Empire began after the death of:
Explanation: Mughal Empire Decline
The decline of the Mughal Empire began after the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. Aurangzeb was the last of the strong Mughal emperors, and after his death, the empire faced rapid deterioration due to several factors:
- Succession Struggles – After Aurangzeb's death, his sons fought for the throne, weakening the empire.
- Weak Successors – The later Mughal rulers were largely incompetent and failed to maintain central control.
- Economic Decline – Excessive military campaigns under Aurangzeb had drained the empire's resources.
- Rise of Regional Powers – The Marathas, Sikhs, Rajputs, and later the British gained power, further weakening Mughal rule.
- British and European Influence – The decline of Mughal power allowed the British East India Company to expand its control, leading to eventual British rule in India.
Although the Mughal Empire formally ended in 1857 with the exile of Bahadur Shah Zafar, its decline had already begun immediately after Aurangzeb's death in 1707.
9. The accuse ______ having made any statement.
10. Radioactivity is measured by:
11. Who coined the name, 'United Nations'?
12. Which is the largest moist forest with broad leaves in the world?
Associated Information: Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering approximately 5.5 million square kilometers (2.1 million square miles) across nine South American countries, with the majority in Brazil. It is a moist broadleaf forest, meaning it has dense, broad-leaved evergreen trees that thrive in a humid, tropical climate.
Key Facts:
- Size & Location – The Amazon Rainforest spans Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
- Biodiversity – It is home to around 10% of the world's known species and is often called the "lungs of the Earth" because it produces 20% of the world's oxygen.
- Climate & Rainfall – The forest receives 2000-3000 mm of rainfall annually, making it one of the wettest regions on Earth.
13. According to the United Nations, a person is considered an international migrant if they live in a foreign country for at least:
14. Abdul Rehman Chughtai is a Pakistani:
15. Diopter adjustment affects which part of the microscope?
Explanation: Diopter Adjustment
Diopter adjustment is a feature found in binocular microscopes that allows users to compensate for differences in vision between their two eyes. It helps in achieving a clear and sharp image by adjusting the focus of the eyepiece lens to match the user's eyesight.
16. The physical parts of a computer are called:
