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This section includes 138 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
On which of the following days is the ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)’ celebrated? |
| A. | 9th January |
| B. | 14th February |
| C. | 3rd March |
| D. | 26th January |
| Answer» B. 14th February | |
| 2. |
According to the Ramsar Convention, when is 'World Wetlands Day' observed? |
| A. | 15th January |
| B. | 19th December |
| C. | 2nd February |
| D. | 18th March |
| Answer» D. 18th March | |
| 3. |
Consider the following statements regarding Save Water Day.1. On 12 July, the West Bengal government observed Save Water Day across the state to spread the message of water conservation.2. This was the first-ever Save Water Day observed across West Bengal to spread the message of water conservation.3. West Bengal has a water conservation programme called 'Jal Dharo Jal Bharo' to prevent floods and provide water during the period of scarcity.4. The Government of India has set a target to provide 35 lakh households in West Bengal with tap water supply by March 2021.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | Only 1 and 3 |
| C. | Only 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | Only 1 and 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 1 and 3 | |
| 4. |
On which day is “World Hindi Day’ (WHD) observed every year to mark the first anniversary of World Hindi Conference (WHC), which was held in 1975? |
| A. | 5th September |
| B. | 14th October |
| C. | 10th January |
| D. | 26th January |
| Answer» D. 26th January | |
| 5. |
Earth Day celebrated on? |
| A. | 17 April |
| B. | 27 March |
| C. | 22 May |
| D. | 22 April |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
International Decade for natural disaster reduction (IDNDR) is: |
| A. | 1991 - 2000 |
| B. | 1981 - 1990 |
| C. | 2001 - 2010 |
| D. | 2011 - 2020 |
| Answer» B. 1981 - 1990 | |
| 7. |
On 14th of November which of the following International Day is celebrated every year? |
| A. | World Autism day |
| B. | World Children's day |
| C. | World Hepatitis day |
| D. | World Diabetes day |
| E. | International Women's day |
| Answer» E. International Women's day | |
| 8. |
On which date International Day of Non-violence is observed? |
| A. | 23 Mar |
| B. | 30 Jan |
| C. | 02 Oct |
| D. | 10 Dec |
| Answer» D. 10 Dec | |
| 9. |
In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared 3rd June as _________. |
| A. | World Automobile Day |
| B. | World Water Transport Day |
| C. | World Motorcycle Day |
| D. | World Bicycle Day |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Pravasi Bharatiya Sammelan of the year 2019 was held at |
| A. | Prayagraj |
| B. | Varanasi |
| C. | Lucknow |
| D. | New Delhi |
| Answer» C. Lucknow | |
| 11. |
Every year in India, on February 28, the 'National Science Day' is celebrated to mark the commemoration of a well known discovery made by an Indian scientist. Who is he? |
| A. | J.B.S. Haldane |
| B. | P.C.Ray |
| C. | J.C.Bose |
| D. | C.V.Raman |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
______ is celebrated in India on 21st of April every year |
| A. | Civil Services Day |
| B. | Good Governance Day |
| C. | Army Day |
| D. | Teachers Day |
| Answer» B. Good Governance Day | |
| 13. |
In India, Teacher's Day is celebrated on _________. |
| A. | November 14 |
| B. | January 30 |
| C. | September 5 |
| D. | October 10 |
| Answer» D. October 10 | |
| 14. |
Every year, 22 December is celebrated as National Mathematics Day. Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT regarding the day? 1. The day was declared as National Mathematics Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 26 February 2012 at Madras University.2. In 1917, Ramanujan was elected to be a member of the London Mathematical Society.3. In 2015, the day's significance was enhanced by the opening of the Ramanujan Math Park in Andra Pradesh.4. The number 1729 is known as the Hardy–Ramanujan number.Select the correct answer using the code given below.(a) 1 only(b) 2 and 4 only(c) 3 only(d) 2 and 3 only |
| A. | a |
| B. | d |
| C. | c |
| D. | b |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
National Engineer's Day is celebrated every year on _________. |
| A. | 1 October |
| B. | 18 August |
| C. | 7 November |
| D. | 15 September |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
'National Unity Day' is observed in India in the memory of which national leader on his birthday? |
| A. | Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia |
| B. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| D. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 17. |
In India, 20th August is celebrated every year as |
| A. | Earth Day |
| B. | Sadbhavana Divas |
| C. | No Tobacco Day |
| D. | Women's day |
| Answer» C. No Tobacco Day | |
| 18. |
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on |
| A. | December 4 |
| B. | October 8 |
| C. | September 15 |
| D. | December 7 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
29th August which is celebrated as the National Sports day marks the birthday of which one of the following sports persons? |
| A. | Milkha Singh |
| B. | Ramanathan Krishnan |
| C. | P.T. Usha |
| D. | Dhyan Chand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
In which year did Yuri Gagarin take the first travel in Space? |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1956 |
| C. | 1961 |
| D. | 1965 |
| Answer» D. 1965 | |
| 21. |
In which year did India sign Kyoto Protocol? |
| A. | 2003 |
| B. | 2005 |
| C. | 1999 |
| D. | 2002 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
“Earth-Hour’ was observed in the year 2015 on |
| A. | 31 March |
| B. | 28 March |
| C. | 27 March |
| D. | 19 March |
| Answer» C. 27 March | |
| 23. |
On which date is National Science Day observed in India? |
| A. | 8th March |
| B. | 15th September |
| C. | 22nd December |
| D. | 28th February |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
On the one hundred birth anniversary of Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a |
| A. | fifty rupees coin |
| B. | fifty rupees note |
| C. | one hundred rupees coin |
| D. | one hundred rupees note |
| E. | None of the above / More than one of the above |
| Answer» D. one hundred rupees note | |
| 25. |
Bihar Diwas is annually celebrated on ________ to commemorate the day Bihar was carved out from the Bengal Presidency. |
| A. | 13th March |
| B. | 27th March |
| C. | 17th March |
| D. | 22nd March |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
Helium gas was discovered at Vijayadurg of Sindhudurg District. When is helium day celebrated? |
| A. | July 10 |
| B. | May 18 |
| C. | August 18 |
| D. | December 18 |
| Answer» B. May 18 | |
| 27. |
India observes 10 February and 10 August as the National ______ Days every year. |
| A. | Anti - Drug Addiction |
| B. | Pollution Prevention |
| C. | Deworming |
| D. | Nutrition |
| Answer» D. Nutrition | |
| 28. |
Consider the following statements in reference to World Meteorological Day.1. It is celebrated on 23 March as World Meteorological Organization was established on that day in 1950.2. The organisation comprises 150 members.3. It is being observed by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations.4. The theme of the 2020 World Meteorological Day was 'Climate and Water'Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | Only 1 and 3 |
| C. | Only 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | Only 1 and 2 |
| Answer» D. Only 1 and 2 | |
| 29. |
Demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes was announced on |
| A. | 8th November, 2016 |
| B. | 1st January, 2017 |
| C. | 15th August, 2016 |
| D. | 31st March, 2017 |
| Answer» B. 1st January, 2017 | |
| 30. |
On which of the following days is the National Voters Day celebrated in India? |
| A. | 25 January |
| B. | 30 July |
| C. | 12 July |
| D. | 30 January |
| Answer» B. 30 July | |
| 31. |
Bharat Parv is a five-day annual event that celebrates the spirit of India is being organized virtually from January 26, 2021, till January 31, 2021. Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct regarding the event?1. It was started in the year 2016.2. This year the event was inaugurated by the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.3. The Central theme of this year’s Bharat Parv is 'Mera Desh Badal Raha Hai, Aage Badh Raha Hai'4. The event is organized by the Ministry of defense every yearSelect the correct answer using the code given below.(A) 1 only(B) 2 only(C) 2,3 and 4(D) 2 and 3 only |
| A. | C |
| B. | D |
| C. | A |
| D. | B |
| Answer» B. D | |
| 32. |
Government of India declared August 15, 2017 to be celebrated as: |
| A. | Sankalp Dhara |
| B. | Sambhavana Diwas |
| C. | Sankalp Parva |
| D. | Sankalp Diwas |
| Answer» D. Sankalp Diwas | |
| 33. |
'Earth Day' is celebrated every year on: |
| A. | 5 June |
| B. | 22 April |
| C. | 23 November |
| D. | 26 January |
| Answer» C. 23 November | |
| 34. |
2nd October 2019 marks the ____ birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi? |
| A. | 100th |
| B. | 150th |
| C. | 125th |
| D. | 130th |
| Answer» C. 125th | |
| 35. |
Joshimath - Auli Rope Way was started in |
| A. | November, 1994 |
| B. | October, 1993 |
| C. | September, 1993 |
| D. | September, 1992 |
| Answer» D. September, 1992 | |
| 36. |
International Women’s day celebrated on ______ March every year.A. 6thB. 7thC. 8thD. 9th |
| A. | B |
| B. | C |
| C. | A |
| D. | D |
| Answer» C. A | |
| 37. |
'Labour Day' is celebrated on which date? |
| A. | 01 Jan |
| B. | 01 July |
| C. | 01 May |
| D. | 01 June |
| Answer» D. 01 June | |
| 38. |
'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day)' is celebrated on ________ of every year. |
| A. | 9th January |
| B. | 2nd January |
| C. | 5th January |
| D. | 4th January |
| Answer» B. 2nd January | |
| 39. |
2018 vigilance awareness week was observed from ________. |
| A. | Oct 29 - Nov 3 |
| B. | Aug 20 - Aug 25 |
| C. | Nov 1 - Nov 6 |
| D. | Sep 3 - Sep 8 |
| Answer» B. Aug 20 - Aug 25 | |
| 40. |
Consider the following :(A) Mahavir Jayanti.(B) Buddha Purnima,(C) Guru Nanak JayantiWhich among the following may fall in the same months of the Gregorian calendar? |
| A. | (B) and (C) |
| B. | (A) and (B) |
| C. | (A) and (C) |
| D. | (A), (B) and (C) |
| Answer» C. (A) and (C) | |
| 41. |
National Education Day is celebrated on which of the following dates? |
| A. | 10th November |
| B. | 11th November |
| C. | 25th November |
| D. | 30th November |
| Answer» C. 25th November | |
| 42. |
As per the United Nations, which of the following days is NOT observed in March? |
| A. | International Day of Happiness |
| B. | World Poetry Day |
| C. | International Mother Earth Day |
| D. | International Women's Day |
| Answer» D. International Women's Day | |
| 43. |
Global Family Day is celebrated on which date? |
| A. | 18 January |
| B. | 1 February |
| C. | 1 January |
| D. | 7 August |
| Answer» D. 7 August | |
| 44. |
National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August. To whom is it related? |
| A. | Dhyanchand |
| B. | Milkha Singh |
| C. | Dalip Singh |
| D. | C.K. Naidu |
| Answer» B. Milkha Singh | |
| 45. |
In India, Vigilence Awareness Week observed every year during the week |
| A. | First week of October (1-7, Oct) |
| B. | Last week of October (25-31, Oct) |
| C. | Last week of November (24-30, Nov) |
| D. | The week in which birthday of Sardar Vallabhai Patel falls |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
National Safe Motherhood day is celebrated on? |
| A. | April 19 |
| B. | April 21 |
| C. | April 1 |
| D. | April 11 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
'Indian Constitution' is adopted by the Constituent Assembly on |
| A. | 15th August, 1947 |
| B. | 26th January, 1950 |
| C. | 26th November, 1949 |
| D. | 2nd October, 1950 |
| Answer» D. 2nd October, 1950 | |
| 48. |
In which of the following cities was India's first metro railway started? |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Nagpur |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» C. Nagpur | |
| 49. |
India's first Auto Bio-CNG plant was inaugurated at Pune in August 2016 by the Union Ministers, |
| A. | Arun Jaitely and Nitin Gadkari |
| B. | Nitin Gadkari and Manohar Parrikar |
| C. | Suresh Prabhu and Nitin Gadkari |
| D. | Manohar Parrikar and Venkaiah Naidu |
| Answer» C. Suresh Prabhu and Nitin Gadkari | |
| 50. |
29th June is observed as : |
| A. | National Statistics Day |
| B. | National Environment Day |
| C. | World Statistics Day |
| D. | National Intellectual Property Day |
| Answer» B. National Environment Day | |