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195151.	Assertion (A) : The frequency of floods in north Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades.Reason (R) : There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195152.	Which of the following Indian films won the Critics'Award in the Uncertain Regard Category at Cannes, 2015?
A.	Piku
B.	Masaan
C.	Bombay Velvet
D.	Jazbaa
Answer» C. Bombay Velvet

Discussion

195153.	Which of the following award wining movie was inspired by the life of John Nash, the Noble laureate mathematician who dies recently:
A.	Cinderella Man
B.	A Beautiful Mind
C.	Shawshank Redemption
D.	Cast Away
Answer» C. Shawshank Redemption

Discussion

195154.	At what age did Tanishq Abraham, an Indian American prodigy graduate from California College with three associate degrees:
A.	9 years
B.	10 years
C.	11 years
D.	14 years
Answer» D. 14 years

Discussion

195155.	How many countries have been involved in the largest Gold Sector Fund for nations along the Maritime Silk Route set up by China?
A.	51
B.	55
C.	60
D.	65
Answer» E.

Discussion

195156.	As per the latest figures, people belonging to which of the following nationalities form the largest section of migrants coming to United Kingdom:
A.	Mexicans
B.	Chinese
C.	Indians
D.	Bangladeshi
Answer» C. Indians

Discussion

195157.	Which of the following Indian boxers did NOT win a gold medal at the Doha International Games?
A.	Gaurav Bidhuri
B.	L Devendro Singh
C.	Shiva Thapa
D.	Manish Kaushik
Answer» B. L Devendro Singh

Discussion

195158.	asaanthat won the prestigious critics prize in the Un Certain Regard category at the 68th Cannes Film Festival stars:
A.	Deepika Padukone
B.	Isha Chandra
C.	Richa Chadda
D.	Kalki Koechlin
Answer» D. Kalki Koechlin

Discussion

195159.	22nd May was adopted as the International Day of Biodiversity in
A.	1992
B.	1993
C.	2000
D.	2011
Answer» D. 2011

Discussion

195160.	Which of the following became the first country to constitutionally legalise same-sex marriage?
A.	Scotland
B.	Ireland
C.	United Kingdom
D.	Switzerland
Answer» C. United Kingdom

Discussion

195161.	'Jan Kalyan Parv' will be launched in which city:
A.	Mathura
B.	Agra
C.	Meerut
D.	Lucknow
Answer» B. Agra

Discussion

195162.	SIMBEX-15 is a joint naval exercise between India and which other nation:
A.	Singapore
B.	Malaysia
C.	China
D.	Japan
Answer» B. Malaysia

Discussion

195163.	Assertion (A) : In 1916, Maulana Mohammad Azad resigned from thr Legislative Council.Reason (R) : The Rowlatt Act was passed by the Government in spite of being opposed by all Indian members of the Legislative council.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» E.

Discussion

195164.	Assertion (A) : Lord Linlithgow described the August Movement of 1942 as the most serious rebellion since sepoy Mutiny.Reason (R) : There was massive upsurge of the peasantry in certain areas.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195165.	Assertion (A) : Shah Alam II spent the initial years as an Emperor far away from his capital.Reason (R) : There was always a lurking danger of foreign invasion from the north -west frontier.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195166.	Assertion (A) : Lord Linlithgow described the August Movement of 1942 as the most serious revolt after the sepoy mutiny.Reason (R) : Peasants joined the movement in large number in some places.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195167.	Assertion (A) : The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base.Reason (R) : It fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195168.	Assertion (A) : Gandhi stopped the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922.Reason (R) : Violence at chauri Chaura him to stop the movement.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195169.	Consider the following statements Assertion (A) : The British sovereignty continued to exist in free India.Reason (R) : The British sovereign appointed the last Governor General of free India.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» E.

Discussion

195170.	Assertion (A) : The Khilafat movement did bring the urban Muslims into the fold of the National Movement.Reason (R) : There was a predominant elements of anti-imperialism in both the National and khilafat movement.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195171.	Assertion (A) : The first ever Bill to make primary education compulsory in India was rejected in 1911.Reason (R) : Discontent would have increased if every cultivator could read.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195172.	Assertion (A) : The congress rejected the cripps proposals.Reason (R) : The Cripps Mission consisted solely of whites.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false

Discussion

195173.	Assertion (A) : Partition of Bengal in 1905 brought to an end the Moderates' role in the Indian freedom movement.Reason (R) : The surat session of Indian National congress separated the Extremists from the Moderates.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» E.

Discussion

195174.	Assertion (A) : Muhammad bin Tughluq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Batutah.Reason (R) : Muhammad bin Tughluq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195175.	Assertion (A) : Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire.Reason (R) : Marsthas were the first to have a clear concept of a united Inidan nation.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195176.	Assertion (A) : Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title.Reason (R) : He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195177.	Assertion (A) : Muhammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi,and for two years lived in a camp called swarga -dwari.Reason (R) : At that time,Delhi was ravaged by a form of plague and many people died.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195178.	Assertion (A) : The Battle of Khanha was certainly more decisive and significant than the First Battle of Panipat.Reason (R) : Rana sanga,the Rajput hero was certainly a more formidable adversary than. .. Ibrahim Lodi.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195179.	Assertion (A) : Emperor Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 with a huge army.Reason (R) : He was on his way to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana in central Asia.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195180.	Assertion (A) : During the time of Akbar,for every ten cavalrymen,the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses.Reason (R) : Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» E.

Discussion

195181.	Assertion (A) : The emphasis of Jain-ism on non-violence (ashimsa ) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism.Reason (R) : Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195182.	Assertion (A) : Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire.Reason (R) : Kalinga controlled land and sea routes to South India.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195183.	Assertion (A) : During the region of Shahjahan, Dara Sikoh was sent on expedition to Balkha,Badakh-shan and Qandahar.Reason (R) : The expedition sent by Shahjahan to the Middle-East was a marvellous success.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195184.	Assertion (A) : At first the Turkish administration in India was essentially military.Reason (R) : The country was parcelled out as 'Iqtas' among leading military leaders.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195185.	Assertion (A) : Harshavardhana convened the Prayag Assembly.Reason (R) : He wanted to popularise only the Mahayana form of Buddhism.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false

Discussion

195186.	Assertion (A) : According to Ashoka's edicts social harmony among the peeople was more important than religious devotion.Reason (R) : He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195187.	Assertion (A) : The Gandhara school of Art bears the mark of Hellenistic influence.Reason (R) : Hinayana from was influenced by that art.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195188.	International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) is obseerved on:
A.	22 May 2015
B.	23 May 2015
C.	24 May 2015
D.	25 May 2015
Answer» B. 23 May 2015

Discussion

195189.	Who amongst the following is the correct pair of two Indians that have been chosen posthumousy for United Nation’s Dag Hammarskjold Medal?
A.	Nand Ram and Sajid Ali
B.	Nand Ram and Raju Joseph
C.	Raju Joseph and Sahid Ali
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Raju Joseph and Sahid Ali

Discussion

195190.	Assertion (A) : The origin of Feudal system in Ancient India can be traced to Military campaigns.Reason (R) : There was considerable expansion of the Feudal system during the Gupta period.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195191.	Which of the following Indian states became the first to acheive 100 percent targets under Jyoti Gram Yojana?
A.	Chhattisgarh
B.	Jharkhand
C.	Odisha
D.	Gujarat
Answer» E.

Discussion

195192.	How many times has Jayalalita been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	5
D.	8
Answer» D. 8

Discussion

195193.	Who has been appointed the Defence Secretary to the Ministry of Defence?
A.	Ajit Seth
B.	Samir Bhamra
C.	G Mohan Kumar
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

195194.	Who is the first Indian-origin councillor to chosen as the mayor of United Kingdom’s Wokingham Borough Council?
A.	Harbhajan Kaur Dheer
B.	Parvinder Singh Batth
C.	Nasser Hussain
D.	Naveen Andrews
Answer» C. Nasser Hussain

Discussion

195195.	A layer in the Earth's atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication.why ?1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.2. Radio waves have a very long wavelenght.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A.	1 only
B.	2 only
C.	Both 1 and 2
D.	Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2

Discussion

195196.	Which of the followng Indian Navy vessels will participate in a week-long ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Disaster Relief Exercise (DiREx)?
A.	INS Sindhurakshak
B.	INS Virat
C.	INS Kavratti
D.	INS Saryu
Answer» E.

Discussion

195197.	Which of the following was most recently opened for tourists for the first time since 1962?
A.	Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary
B.	Nubra Valley
C.	Nelong Valley
D.	Khardungla pass
Answer» D. Khardungla pass

Discussion

195198.	With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:1. Import and Export (control)Act,19472. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation )ACt,19573. Customs Act,1962 4. Indian Forest Act,1927Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the counrty ?
A.	1 and 3 only
B.	2,3 and 4 only
C.	1,2,3 and 4
D.	None of the above Acts
Answer» D. None of the above Acts

Discussion

195199.	The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon ?
A.	It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
B.	It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
C.	Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
D.	It has less human interference
Answer» C. Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region

Discussion

195200.	Human activities in the recent past have caused the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere,but a lot of it does not remain in the lower atmosphere because of 1. its escape into the outer stratosphere.2. the photosynthesis by phyto-plankton in the oceans.3. the trapping of air in the polar ice caps.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A.	1 and 2
B.	2 only
C.	2 and 3
D.	3 only
Answer» C. 2 and 3

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge.

Assertion (A) : The frequency of floods in north Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades.Reason (R) : There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.

Which of the following Indian films won the Critics'Award in the Uncertain Regard Category at Cannes, 2015?

Which of the following award wining movie was inspired by the life of John Nash, the Noble laureate mathematician who dies recently:

At what age did Tanishq Abraham, an Indian American prodigy graduate from California College with three associate degrees:

How many countries have been involved in the largest Gold Sector Fund for nations along the Maritime Silk Route set up by China?

As per the latest figures, people belonging to which of the following nationalities form the largest section of migrants coming to United Kingdom:

Which of the following Indian boxers did NOT win a gold medal at the Doha International Games?

asaanthat won the prestigious critics prize in the Un Certain Regard category at the 68th Cannes Film Festival stars:

22nd May was adopted as the International Day of Biodiversity in

Which of the following became the first country to constitutionally legalise same-sex marriage?

'Jan Kalyan Parv' will be launched in which city:

SIMBEX-15 is a joint naval exercise between India and which other nation:

Assertion (A) : In 1916, Maulana Mohammad Azad resigned from thr Legislative Council.Reason (R) : The Rowlatt Act was passed by the Government in spite of being opposed by all Indian members of the Legislative council.

Assertion (A) : Lord Linlithgow described the August Movement of 1942 as the most serious rebellion since sepoy Mutiny.Reason (R) : There was massive upsurge of the peasantry in certain areas.

Assertion (A) : Shah Alam II spent the initial years as an Emperor far away from his capital.Reason (R) : There was always a lurking danger of foreign invasion from the north -west frontier.

Assertion (A) : Lord Linlithgow described the August Movement of 1942 as the most serious revolt after the sepoy mutiny.Reason (R) : Peasants joined the movement in large number in some places.

Assertion (A) : The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base.Reason (R) : It fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it.

Assertion (A) : Gandhi stopped the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922.Reason (R) : Violence at chauri Chaura him to stop the movement.

Consider the following statements Assertion (A) : The British sovereignty continued to exist in free India.Reason (R) : The British sovereign appointed the last Governor General of free India.

Assertion (A) : The Khilafat movement did bring the urban Muslims into the fold of the National Movement.Reason (R) : There was a predominant elements of anti-imperialism in both the National and khilafat movement.

Assertion (A) : The first ever Bill to make primary education compulsory in India was rejected in 1911.Reason (R) : Discontent would have increased if every cultivator could read.

Assertion (A) : The congress rejected the cripps proposals.Reason (R) : The Cripps Mission consisted solely of whites.

Assertion (A) : Partition of Bengal in 1905 brought to an end the Moderates' role in the Indian freedom movement.Reason (R) : The surat session of Indian National congress separated the Extremists from the Moderates.

Assertion (A) : Muhammad bin Tughluq issued a new gold coin which was called Dinar by Ibn Batutah.Reason (R) : Muhammad bin Tughluq wanted to issue token currency in gold coins to promote trade with West Asian and North African countries.

Assertion (A) : Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire.Reason (R) : Marsthas were the first to have a clear concept of a united Inidan nation.

Assertion (A) : Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title.Reason (R) : He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration.

Assertion (A) : Muhammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi,and for two years lived in a camp called swarga -dwari.Reason (R) : At that time,Delhi was ravaged by a form of plague and many people died.

Assertion (A) : The Battle of Khanha was certainly more decisive and significant than the First Battle of Panipat.Reason (R) : Rana sanga,the Rajput hero was certainly a more formidable adversary than. .. Ibrahim Lodi.

Assertion (A) : Emperor Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 with a huge army.Reason (R) : He was on his way to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana in central Asia.

Assertion (A) : During the time of Akbar,for every ten cavalrymen,the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses.Reason (R) : Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war.

Assertion (A) : The emphasis of Jain-ism on non-violence (ashimsa ) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism.Reason (R) : Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.

Assertion (A) : Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire.Reason (R) : Kalinga controlled land and sea routes to South India.

Assertion (A) : During the region of Shahjahan, Dara Sikoh was sent on expedition to Balkha,Badakh-shan and Qandahar.Reason (R) : The expedition sent by Shahjahan to the Middle-East was a marvellous success.

Assertion (A) : At first the Turkish administration in India was essentially military.Reason (R) : The country was parcelled out as 'Iqtas' among leading military leaders.

Assertion (A) : Harshavardhana convened the Prayag Assembly.Reason (R) : He wanted to popularise only the Mahayana form of Buddhism.

Assertion (A) : According to Ashoka's edicts social harmony among the peeople was more important than religious devotion.Reason (R) : He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion

Assertion (A) : The Gandhara school of Art bears the mark of Hellenistic influence.Reason (R) : Hinayana from was influenced by that art.

International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) is obseerved on:

Who amongst the following is the correct pair of two Indians that have been chosen posthumousy for United Nation’s Dag Hammarskjold Medal?

Assertion (A) : The origin of Feudal system in Ancient India can be traced to Military campaigns.Reason (R) : There was considerable expansion of the Feudal system during the Gupta period.

Which of the following Indian states became the first to acheive 100 percent targets under Jyoti Gram Yojana?

How many times has Jayalalita been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

Who has been appointed the Defence Secretary to the Ministry of Defence?

Who is the first Indian-origin councillor to chosen as the mayor of United Kingdom’s Wokingham Borough Council?

A layer in the Earth's atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication.why ?1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.2. Radio waves have a very long wavelenght.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which of the followng Indian Navy vessels will participate in a week-long ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Disaster Relief Exercise (DiREx)?

Which of the following was most recently opened for tourists for the first time since 1962?

With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:1. Import and Export (control)Act,19472. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation )ACt,19573. Customs Act,1962 4. Indian Forest Act,1927Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the counrty ?

The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon ?