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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The significance of peace is denoted by which of the following symbol? |
| A. | Olive branch |
| B. | Green light |
| C. | Lotus |
| D. | Red flag |
| Answer» B. Green light | |
| 2. |
The objective of India's space programme was |
| A. | mass communication and education via satellite |
| B. | survey and management of natural resources |
| C. | development of indigenous satellites and satellite launch vehicles |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The Reliance Cup is associated with |
| A. | sea plane race (England) |
| B. | world badminton (women) |
| C. | badminton |
| D. | cricket |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The Rh factor refers to |
| A. | a protein substance found in the blood of some people |
| B. | a hormone carried by the blood |
| C. | the ratio of red corpuscles to white corpuscles in the blood |
| D. | a process that speeds up the clothing of blood |
| Answer» B. a hormone carried by the blood | |
| 5. |
The number of judges is European Court of Human Rights are |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 11 |
| C. | 47 |
| D. | 15 |
| Answer» D. 15 | |
| 6. |
The scientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was |
| A. | Newton |
| B. | Dalton |
| C. | Copernicus |
| D. | Einstein |
| Answer» D. Einstein | |
| 7. |
The number of sovereign countries who are members of the United Nations, is |
| A. | 180 |
| B. | 182 |
| C. | 183 |
| D. | 191 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
The sacred place for Buddhists is |
| A. | Lumbini (Nepal) where Buddha was born |
| B. | Bodh Gaya (Bihar) where Buddha received enlightenment |
| C. | Kusinagara (UP) where Buddha attained Nirvana |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
The National Convention framed the new Republican constitution of France in 1795, according to which |
| A. | the executive authority of the state was vested in a committee of five directors, called the Directory |
| B. | a bicameral legislature was established |
| C. | both (a) and (b) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 10. |
The Roman governor and principal assassin in the murder of Julies Caesar was |
| A. | Marcus Junius Brutus |
| B. | Marco Polo |
| C. | Leon Trotsky |
| D. | Karl Markx |
| Answer» B. Marco Polo | |
| 11. |
The Newspaper Paravada is taken out in |
| A. | London |
| B. | Beijing |
| C. | Jakarta |
| D. | Moscow |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
The term of office of the UN Secretary-General is |
| A. | three years |
| B. | four years |
| C. | five years |
| D. | six years |
| Answer» D. six years | |
| 13. |
The Olympic Symbol (Summer Games) comprises five rings or circles linked together to represent |
| A. | the sporting friendship of all people |
| B. | the five continents |
| C. | both (a) and (b) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 14. |
The prize given to individuals fighting for freedom, independence and dignity of people is |
| A. | Simon Bolivai Prize |
| B. | Golden Bear Award |
| C. | David Cohen Award |
| D. | Owen Global Award |
| Answer» B. Golden Bear Award | |
| 15. |
The SI unit of ___ is named after Andre Marie Ampere. |
| A. | power |
| B. | potential difference |
| C. | electric current |
| D. | energy |
| Answer» D. energy | |
| 16. |
The national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on |
| A. | August 15, 1947 |
| B. | July 22, 1947 |
| C. | January 26, 1950 |
| D. | January 2, 1950 |
| Answer» C. January 26, 1950 | |
| 17. |
The regional economic commissions of the Economic and social Council (UNO) are |
| A. | ECE (Economic Commission of Europe) and ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia) |
| B. | ECLA (Economic Commission for Latin America) and ECA (Economic Commission for Africa) |
| C. | ECWA (Economic Commission for Western Asia) and ECLA |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
The playground of baseball is known as |
| A. | court |
| B. | diamond |
| C. | ring |
| D. | pitch |
| Answer» C. ring | |
| 19. |
The sacred text of Confucianism is |
| A. | <i class="gk-definition">The Tripitaka</i> |
| B. | <i class="gk-definition">The Analects</i> |
| C. | <i class="gk-definition">Quran</i> |
| D. | no specific text |
| Answer» C. <i class="gk-definition">Quran</i> | |
| 20. |
The state having maximum cities is |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. West Bengal | |
| 21. |
The range of missile Agni is approximately |
| A. | 150 km |
| B. | 1200-2000 km |
| C. | 500 m to 9 km |
| D. | 4 km |
| Answer» C. 500 m to 9 km | |
| 22. |
The process of revival of learning that swept across Europe in 15th and 16th centuries is called |
| A. | feudalisam |
| B. | crusade |
| C. | renaissance |
| D. | communism |
| Answer» D. communism | |
| 23. |
The red blood cells are in the |
| A. | heart |
| B. | liver |
| C. | lymph nodes |
| D. | bone marrow |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
The revival work of the Olympic Games was undertaken by Baron Pierre deCoubertin after a lapse of 15 centuries. The first modern Games were held in 1896 at |
| A. | Athens |
| B. | London |
| C. | Paris |
| D. | St. Louis |
| Answer» B. London | |
| 25. |
The name of Ronaldinho is associated with the game of |
| A. | football |
| B. | hockey |
| C. | gymnastics |
| D. | badminton |
| Answer» B. hockey | |
| 26. |
The significance of the lotus symbol is |
| A. | culture and civilisation |
| B. | peace |
| C. | justice |
| D. | sign of mourning, in protest |
| Answer» B. peace | |
| 27. |
The refrigerant commonly used for domestic refrigerators is |
| A. | alcohol |
| B. | ammonia |
| C. | neon |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. neon | |
| 28. |
The normal threshold of hearing is around |
| A. | 60-80 db |
| B. | 45-60 db |
| C. | 100-120 db |
| D. | 25-45 db |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
The normal term of office for which the President and Vice-President of the International Court of Justice are elected is |
| A. | three years |
| B. | five years |
| C. | seven years |
| D. | nine years |
| Answer» B. five years | |
| 30. |
The ozone layer is being destroyed by chlorofluorocarbons. In this regard which do you consider as the most harmful? |
| A. | Carbon atom |
| B. | Chlorine atom |
| C. | Fluorine atom |
| D. | The entire compound |
| Answer» C. Fluorine atom | |
| 31. |
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was created in |
| A. | 1945 |
| B. | 1947 |
| C. | 1949 |
| D. | 1951 |
| Answer» D. 1951 | |
| 32. |
The principal bodies of the UNO are The General Assembly and the Security Council The Economic and Social Council International Court of Justice Trusteeship Council and secretariat |
| A. | I |
| B. | I, II |
| C. | I,II,III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
The ruling party of Singapore, where no opposition parties are allowed is called |
| A. | People's Party |
| B. | People's Action Party |
| C. | Labour Party |
| D. | Communist Party |
| Answer» C. Labour Party | |
| 34. |
The restoration o the Olympic Games at the end of the last century was at the initiative of a/an |
| A. | French baron |
| B. | Greek philosopher |
| C. | German philanthropist |
| D. | English duke |
| Answer» B. Greek philosopher | |
| 35. |
The Prize that is awarded every two years to people who have worded for "Freedom of speech", is |
| A. | Plame Prize |
| B. | UNEOSCO Prize for Tolerance |
| C. | Unesco Peace Award |
| D. | Monismanien Swedish |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
The national sport of Canada is |
| A. | tennis and cricket |
| B. | lacrosse |
| C. | judo |
| D. | rugby and football |
| Answer» C. judo | |
| 37. |
The news agency Reuters belongs to which of the following country? |
| A. | Palestine |
| B. | Yugoslavia |
| C. | Vietnam |
| D. | UK |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
The origin of modern badminton is attributed to |
| A. | India |
| B. | Britain |
| C. | France |
| D. | Spain |
| Answer» C. France | |
| 39. |
The SAF (South Asian Federation) Game, as a part of the SAARC programme, was first held in |
| A. | 1964 |
| B. | 1974 |
| C. | 1984 |
| D. | 1994 |
| Answer» D. 1994 | |
| 40. |
The saffron colour in the national flag signifies |
| A. | truth and peace |
| B. | courage and Sacrifice |
| C. | faith and chivalry |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. faith and chivalry | |
| 41. |
The official languages of the United Nations are |
| A. | African, Chinese, English, French, German and Spanish |
| B. | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish |
| C. | Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, English, French and German |
| D. | Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Japanese and Spanish |
| Answer» C. Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, English, French and German | |
| 42. |
The sacred place of the followers of Shintoism is |
| A. | Central shrine of Ise (Central of Japan) |
| B. | Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo |
| C. | both are correct |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 43. |
The smallest state of India is |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Himachal Pradesh |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
The parts of the Mahabharata which include Bhagawad Gita, is |
| A. | more then 100 years old |
| B. | more then 2500 years old |
| C. | more then 1500 years old |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. more then 1500 years old | |
| 45. |
The official working languages recognised by the UNO are |
| A. | Chinese and English |
| B. | French and Russian |
| C. | Spanish and Arabic |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
The ozone layer restricts |
| A. | visible light |
| B. | infrared radiation |
| C. | x-rays and gamma rays |
| D. | ultraviolet radiation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
The Secretary-General is required to submit an annual report on the work of the UN to |
| A. | the General Assembly |
| B. | the Security Council |
| C. | the Trusteeship Council |
| D. | All of the above simultaneously |
| Answer» B. the Security Council | |
| 48. |
The SLV-3 project provided India with the expertise to lop a larger and more sophisticated launch vehicle |
| A. | PSLV |
| B. | ASLV |
| C. | GSLV |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. GSLV | |
| 49. |
The National Sports Festival for women was, for the first time, organized in |
| A. | 1970 |
| B. | 1975 |
| C. | 1980 |
| D. | 1985 |
| Answer» C. 1980 | |
| 50. |
The site of the third oldest civilisation after the Sumerian and Egyption, Mohenjo-daro, was Built in |
| A. | 2500 BC |
| B. | 2500-2000 BC |
| C. | 2300 BC |
| D. | 2200 BC |
| Answer» B. 2500-2000 BC | |