*$_In UNO, the new members are admitted to the General Assembly on the recommendation of ____ and ____ the members of the General Assembly should vote in favour.?

International Court of Justice; one-third

International Court of Justice; two-thirds

*$_Sir Thomas Fearnley Cup is awarded to?

amateur athlete, not necessarily an Olympian

National Olympic Committee for outstanding work

a club or a local sport association for remarkable achievements

*$_In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin met at Teheran primarily?

to discuss the strategy to be adopted by the Allies to invade Germany

to work out a common line of action against Japan

for creating an effective instrument for maintaining international peace

to discuss the strategy to be adopted by the Allies to invade Germany

to consider a common plan of action by the Allies forces against the axis powers

*$_When a given amount of air is cooled?

its absolute humidity decreases

the amount of moisture it can hold decreases

its absolute humidity decreases

its relative humidity remains constant

its absolute humidity increases

*$_The National Convention framed the new Republican constitution of France in 1795, according to which?

the executive authority of the state was vested in a committee of five directors, called the Directo

a bicameral legislature was established

*$_What was the purpose of EFTA (European Free Trade Association)??

To remove all tariffs on trade of industrial goods between the member countries

To aid the creation of a single west European market to help boost world trade

*$_What is the role of WTO (World Trade Organisation)??

To settle trade disputes between nations

To widen the principal of free trade to sectors such as services and agriculture

*$_Which of the following are the member countries of the commonwealth??

Australia, Tonga, UK and Zimbabwe

Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Jamaica and Singapore

Mauritius, Maldives, Ghana, Bangladesh

1004 + Mcqs in Basic General Knowledge in General Knowledge Page 5 McqOptions

201.	*$_Light Year is related to?
A.	energy
B.	speed
C.	distance
D.	intensity
Answer» D. intensity

Discussion

202.	*$_In UNO, the new members are admitted to the General Assembly on the recommendation of ____ and ____ the members of the General Assembly should vote in favour.?
A.	Security Council; one-third
B.	Security Council; two-thirds
C.	International Court of Justice; one-third
D.	International Court of Justice; two-thirds
Answer» C. International Court of Justice; one-third

Discussion

203.	*$_Sir Thomas Fearnley Cup is awarded to?
A.	amateur athlete, not necessarily an Olympian
B.	National Olympic Committee for outstanding work
C.	a club or a local sport association for remarkable achievements
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

204.	*$_The 'Black flag' signifies?
A.	truce
B.	peace
C.	protest
D.	revolution/danger
Answer» D. revolution/danger

Discussion

205.	*$_Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a well known freedom fighter of?
A.	Bangladesh
B.	Pakistan
C.	Indonesia
D.	Afghanistan
Answer» B. Pakistan

Discussion

206.	*$_Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service is an International Airline of?
A.	Belgium
B.	Afghanistan
C.	Australia
D.	East Africa
Answer» D. East Africa

Discussion

207.	*$_Sonia Nazario of "Los Angeles Times" was awarded Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for?
A.	music
B.	editorial writing
C.	commentary
D.	feature writing
Answer» E.

Discussion

208.	*$_Socrates was the wisest man of the ancient world and developed the method of enquiry and instruction, belonged to?
A.	Greece
B.	Athens
C.	France
D.	China
Answer» C. France

Discussion

209.	*$_Regular meetings of Trusteeship Council (UNO) are held?
A.	once a year
B.	twice a year
C.	thrice a year
D.	four times a year
Answer» C. thrice a year

Discussion

210.	*$_Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, established in 1971, is located at?
A.	Kolkata
B.	Trombay, Maharashtra
C.	Kalpakkam, Chennai
D.	Indore
Answer» D. Indore

Discussion

211.	*$_In the 2002 World Cup Hockey Finals, Germany beat ____?
A.	India
B.	Australia
C.	Pakistan
D.	Spain
Answer» C. Pakistan

Discussion

212.	*$_In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin met at Teheran primarily?
A.	to work out a common line of action against Japan
B.	for creating an effective instrument for maintaining international peace
C.	to discuss the strategy to be adopted by the Allies to invade Germany
D.	to consider a common plan of action by the Allies forces against the axis powers
Answer» C. to discuss the strategy to be adopted by the Allies to invade Germany

Discussion

213.	*$_How many Lok Sabha seats does Goa have??
A.	2
B.	5
C.	7
D.	11
Answer» B. 5

Discussion

214.	*$_India's first indigenously built submarine was?
A.	INS Delhi
B.	INS Vibhuti
C.	INS Shalki
D.	INS Savitri
Answer» D. INS Savitri

Discussion

215.	*$_What is the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh??
A.	68.59 per cent
B.	77.13 per cent
C.	22.63 per cent
D.	54.40 per cent
Answer» C. 22.63 per cent

Discussion

216.	*$_When a given amount of air is cooled?
A.	the amount of moisture it can hold decreases
B.	its absolute humidity decreases
C.	its relative humidity remains constant
D.	its absolute humidity increases
Answer» B. its absolute humidity decreases

Discussion

217.	*$_What is the population density of Kerala??
A.	819/sq. km
B.	602/sq. km
C.	415/sq. km
D.	500/sq. km
Answer» B. 602/sq. km

Discussion

218.	*$_What is the language mostly used in Madhya Pradesh??
A.	Hindi
B.	Marathi
C.	English
D.	Malayalam
Answer» B. Marathi

Discussion

219.	*$_When the Aryans advanced towards India reaching the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers? It was the time of rise of Ganges Civilization.?
A.	2200 BC
B.	1200 BC
C.	2000 BC
D.	1500 BC
Answer» E.

Discussion

220.	*$_The unit of current is?
A.	ohm
B.	watt
C.	ampere
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

221.	*$_The term which denotes that each side has made equal point at game point, in Tennis, is referred to as?
A.	baseline
B.	deuce
C.	fault
D.	grand slam
Answer» C. fault

Discussion

222.	*$_The prize winning title of Arundhati Roy for Booker's Prize in 1997 was?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer» C.

Discussion

223.	*$_The purest form of water can be obtained from?
A.	a deep tubewell
B.	a running stream
C.	a hot water spring
D.	a heavy shower of rain
Answer» E.

Discussion

224.	*$_The number of sovereign countries who are members of the United Nations, is?
A.	180
B.	182
C.	183
D.	191
Answer» E.

Discussion

225.	*$_The Olympic Flame was lit for the first time at the Amsterdam stadium in?
A.	1981
B.	1928
C.	1938
D.	1948
Answer» C. 1938

Discussion

226.	*$_Vir Chakra (a medal) is made up of?
A.	bronze
B.	gold gilt
C.	standard silver
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

227.	*$_To consider the large number of agenda items, General Assembly has how many main committees??
A.	Five
B.	Seven
C.	Nine
D.	Fifteen
Answer» C. Nine

Discussion

228.	*$_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 Directo
B.	a bicameral legislature was established
C.	both (a) and (b)
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

229.	*$_The Reliance Cup was earlier known by the name of?
A.	Benson and Hedges Cup
B.	McDowell's Challenge Cup
C.	Prudential Cup
D.	Rothmans Cup
Answer» D. Rothmans Cup

Discussion

230.	*$_What is the density of population in Chandigarh??
A.	7,902/sq. km
B.	1,008/sq. km
C.	5,512/sq. km
D.	2,669/sq. km
Answer» B. 1,008/sq. km

Discussion

231.	*$_When did 19 NATO members and 11 'Partners for Peace' join hands for peace plan for Kosovo Crisis??
A.	1999
B.	1989
C.	1979
D.	1969
Answer» B. 1989

Discussion

232.	*$_When did China exploded first atomic device??
A.	1962
B.	1963
C.	1964
D.	1965
Answer» D. 1965

Discussion

233.	*$_What was the purpose of EFTA (European Free Trade Association)??
A.	To remove all tariffs on trade of industrial goods between the member countries
B.	To aid the creation of a single west European market to help boost world trade
C.	both (a) and (b)
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

234.	*$_When did Ashoka became emperor of India??
A.	336 BC
B.	375 BC
C.	279 BC
D.	264 BC
Answer» E.

Discussion

235.	*$_What is the role of WTO (World Trade Organisation)??
A.	To settle trade disputes between nations
B.	To widen the principal of free trade to sectors such as services and agriculture
C.	both (a) and (b)
D.	None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above

Discussion

236.	*$_What is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli??
A.	Daman
B.	Silvassa
C.	Dispur
D.	Shilling
Answer» C. Dispur

Discussion

237.	*$_When did India enter into space age by launching the satellite 'Aryabhatta'??
A.	1966
B.	1932
C.	1975
D.	1990
Answer» D. 1990

Discussion

238.	*$_Hockey was introduced in the Asian Games in?
A.	1966 in Bangkok
B.	1958 in Tokyo
C.	1962 in Jakarta
D.	1970 in Bangkok
Answer» C. 1962 in Jakarta

Discussion

239.	*$_G-15 is an economic grouping of?
A.	First World Nations
B.	Second World Nations
C.	Third World Nations
D.	Fourth World Nations
Answer» D. Fourth World Nations

Discussion

240.	*$_Durand Cup is associated with the game of?
A.	Volleyball
B.	Football
C.	Cricket
D.	Hockey
Answer» C. Cricket

Discussion

241.	*$_For safety, the fuse wire used in the mains for household supply of electricity must be made of metal having?
A.	low specific heat
B.	high melting point
C.	high resistance
D.	low melting point
Answer» E.

Discussion

242.	*$_During the first crusade, crusaders reached Jerusalem and captured it in?
A.	1000 AD
B.	1099 AD
C.	1200 AD
D.	1515 AD
Answer» C. 1200 AD

Discussion

243.	*$_The frequency of which of the following is the highest??
A.	Micro waves
B.	Radio waves
C.	Gamma rays
D.	Light waves
Answer» D. Light waves

Discussion

244.	*$_The first permanent Indian oceanographic station, 'Dakshin Gangotry' during Antarctic Expedition, was set up in?
A.	April/March 1984
B.	Dec. 1982/Jan 1983
C.	Nov. 1985/Feb 1986
D.	Dec. 1988/March 1989
Answer» B. Dec. 1982/Jan 1983

Discussion

245.	*$_The corresponding Gregorian date of the saka month, Bhadra is?
A.	July 23
B.	August 23
C.	September 23
D.	October 23
Answer» C. September 23

Discussion

246.	*$_The element of an electric stove made?
A.	invar
B.	copper
C.	magnalium
D.	nicrome
Answer» E.

Discussion

247.	*$_The conservation hawks and owls is important to mankind chiefly because these birds eat?
A.	harmful birds
B.	harmful reptiles
C.	many harmful rodents
D.	numerous weed seeds
Answer» D. numerous weed seeds

Discussion

248.	*$_Where is the sports stadium, Green Park, located??
A.	Kanpur
B.	Jamshedpur
C.	Cuttack
D.	Patiala
Answer» B. Jamshedpur

Discussion

249.	*$_Which missile is designed to defend large installation like oil-fields etc. against enemy air attacks??
A.	Akash
B.	Nag
C.	Agni
D.	Prithvi
Answer» B. Nag

Discussion

250.	*$_Which of the following are the member countries of the commonwealth??
A.	Australia, Tonga, UK and Zimbabwe
B.	Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Jamaica and Singapore
C.	Mauritius, Maldives, Ghana, Bangladesh
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge.

*$_Light Year is related to?

*$_In UNO, the new members are admitted to the General Assembly on the recommendation of ____ and ____ the members of the General Assembly should vote in favour.?

*$_Sir Thomas Fearnley Cup is awarded to?

*$_The 'Black flag' signifies?

*$_Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a well known freedom fighter of?

*$_Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service is an International Airline of?

*$_Sonia Nazario of "Los Angeles Times" was awarded Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for?

*$_Socrates was the wisest man of the ancient world and developed the method of enquiry and instruction, belonged to?

*$_Regular meetings of Trusteeship Council (UNO) are held?

*$_Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, established in 1971, is located at?

*$_In the 2002 World Cup Hockey Finals, Germany beat ____?

*$_In 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin met at Teheran primarily?

*$_How many Lok Sabha seats does Goa have??

*$_India's first indigenously built submarine was?

*$_What is the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh??

*$_When a given amount of air is cooled?

*$_What is the population density of Kerala??

*$_What is the language mostly used in Madhya Pradesh??

*$_When the Aryans advanced towards India reaching the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers? It was the time of rise of Ganges Civilization.?

*$_The unit of current is?

*$_The term which denotes that each side has made equal point at game point, in Tennis, is referred to as?

*$_The prize winning title of Arundhati Roy for Booker's Prize in 1997 was?

*$_The purest form of water can be obtained from?

*$_The number of sovereign countries who are members of the United Nations, is?

*$_The Olympic Flame was lit for the first time at the Amsterdam stadium in?

*$_Vir Chakra (a medal) is made up of?

*$_To consider the large number of agenda items, General Assembly has how many main committees??

*$_The National Convention framed the new Republican constitution of France in 1795, according to which?

*$_The Reliance Cup was earlier known by the name of?

*$_What is the density of population in Chandigarh??

*$_When did 19 NATO members and 11 'Partners for Peace' join hands for peace plan for Kosovo Crisis??

*$_When did China exploded first atomic device??

*$_What was the purpose of EFTA (European Free Trade Association)??

*$_When did Ashoka became emperor of India??

*$_What is the role of WTO (World Trade Organisation)??

*$_What is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli??

*$_When did India enter into space age by launching the satellite 'Aryabhatta'??

*$_Hockey was introduced in the Asian Games in?

*$_G-15 is an economic grouping of?

*$_Durand Cup is associated with the game of?

*$_For safety, the fuse wire used in the mains for household supply of electricity must be made of metal having?

*$_During the first crusade, crusaders reached Jerusalem and captured it in?

*$_The frequency of which of the following is the highest??

*$_The first permanent Indian oceanographic station, 'Dakshin Gangotry' during Antarctic Expedition, was set up in?

*$_The corresponding Gregorian date of the saka month, Bhadra is?

*$_The element of an electric stove made?

*$_The conservation hawks and owls is important to mankind chiefly because these birds eat?

*$_Where is the sports stadium, Green Park, located??

*$_Which missile is designed to defend large installation like oil-fields etc. against enemy air attacks??

*$_Which of the following are the member countries of the commonwealth??

*$_In UNO, the new members are admitted to the General Assembly on the recommendation of and the members of the General Assembly should vote in favour.?