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This section includes 200950 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 196901. |
Consider the following statements:1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production.2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco.Which of these statements is/are correct ? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 196902. |
Which one among the following States has the highest female literacy rate as per the Census 2001 ? |
| A. | Chattisgarh |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 196903. |
Which one among the following states is smallest in area ? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196904. |
In which one of the following Union Territories, do the people of the Onge tribe live ? |
| A. | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| B. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| C. | Daman and Diu |
| D. | Lakshadweep |
| Answer» B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli | |
| 196905. |
Which one of the following is produced during the formation of photochemical smong ? |
| A. | Hydrocarbons |
| B. | Nitrogen Oxides |
| C. | Ozone |
| D. | Methane |
| Answer» C. Ozone | |
| 196906. |
Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer ? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Jodhpur |
| D. | Nagpur |
| Answer» C. Jodhpur | |
| 196907. |
Consider the following statements:1. Longitude of Jabalpur's location is between those of Indore and Bhopal 2. Latitude of Aurangabad's location is between those of Vadodara and Pune 3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai.Which of these statements is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 196908. |
Consider the following statements :1. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production process.2. Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the sugar factories.3. Sugar can only be produced from sugarcane as the raw material.Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 196909. |
Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level ? |
| A. | Bangalore |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Jodhpur |
| D. | Nagpur |
| Answer» B. Delhi | |
| 196910. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below given below the lists: List-I(Organisation) List-II(Location)A. National Sugar Institute 1. DehradunB. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd. 2. Kamptee C. Institute of Military Law 3. Pune D. Institute of National 4.Hyderabad Integration 5. Kanpur |
| A. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(4),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(5),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(5),D-(2) |
| D. | A-(5),B-(4),C-(2),D-(3) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196911. |
Which one among the following has the largest shipyard in India ? |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Kochi |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Visakhapatnam |
| Answer» C. Mumbai | |
| 196912. |
Which amongst the following states has the highest population density as per Census-2001 ? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196913. |
What is the correct sequence of the rivers- Godavari,Mahanadi,Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lenghts ? |
| A. | Godavari - Mahanadi-Narmada-Tapi |
| B. | Godavari-Narmada-Mahanadi-Tapi |
| C. | Narmada-Godavari-Tapi-Mahanadi |
| D. | Narmada-Tapi-Godavari-Mahanadi |
| Answer» C. Narmada-Godavari-Tapi-Mahanadi | |
| 196914. |
India's population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Period) List-II(Phase)A. 1901-1921 1. Steady growth B. 1921-1951 2. Rapid high growth C. 1951-1981 3. Stagnant growth D. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown |
| A. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(4),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(2),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) |
| Answer» D. A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) | |
| 196915. |
Who amongst the following has been appointed as the new Chief of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC)? |
| A. | A S Kiran Kumar |
| B. | Shailesh Nayak |
| C. | S. Arunan |
| D. | Tapan Misra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196916. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I(Mangrove) List-II(State)A. Achra Ratnagiri 1. Karnataka B. Coondapur 2. Kerala C. Pichavaram 3. Andhra Pradesh D. Vembanad 4. Maharashtra 5. Tamil Nadu |
| A. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(5),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(4),B-(5),C-(3),D-(2) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(5),C-(3),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(4),B-(1),C-(5),D-(2) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196917. |
Maheshwar Sahu was in news recently because: |
| A. | He has been inducted into the RIL Board as independent director |
| B. | He was responsible for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan |
| C. | Jan Dhan Yojana was his brainchild |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. He was responsible for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan | |
| 196918. |
Who would be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar? |
| A. | Jitan Ram Manjhi |
| B. | Nitish Kumar |
| C. | Sushil Kumar Modi |
| D. | Ranjit Ranjan |
| Answer» C. Sushil Kumar Modi | |
| 196919. |
With reference to Indian transport systems,consider the following statements:1. Indian railway system is the largest in the world.2. National Highways cater to 45 percent of the total road transport demand.3. Among the states, Kerala has the highest density of surface road.4. National Highway No.7 is the longest in the country.Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196920. |
The average annual temperature of this meteorological station is 26 Degree C, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9 Degree C. The station in question is |
| A. | Allahabad |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Cherrapunji |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» B. Chennai | |
| 196921. |
The recently launched Soil Health Card scheme aims at: |
| A. | Curbing excess use of fertilisers |
| B. | Promoting rejuvenation of organic methods of farming |
| C. | Preventing fragmentation of landholdings |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Promoting rejuvenation of organic methods of farming | |
| 196922. |
With referance to India, Which one of the following statements is not correct ? |
| A. | About one-third of the area of the country records more than 750 millimetresof annual rainfall |
| B. | The dominant source of irrigation in the country is wells. |
| C. | Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country |
| D. | The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country |
| Answer» B. The dominant source of irrigation in the country is wells. | |
| 196923. |
With reference to Indian agriculture, which one of the following statements is correct ? |
| A. | About 90 percent of the area under pulses in India is rainfed |
| B. | The share of pulses in the gross cropped area at the national level has doubled in the last two decades |
| C. | India accounts for about 15 percent of the total area under rice in the world |
| D. | Rice occupies about 34 percent of the gross cropped area of India |
| Answer» B. The share of pulses in the gross cropped area at the national level has doubled in the last two decades | |
| 196924. |
Open-stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in. |
| A. | Eastern Orissa |
| B. | North-Eastern Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Siwaliks and Terai region |
| D. | Western Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196925. |
HINDALCO, an aluminium factory located at Renukut owes its site basically to |
| A. | proximity of raw materials |
| B. | abudant supply of power |
| C. | efficient transport network |
| D. | proximity to the market |
| Answer» C. efficient transport network | |
| 196926. |
The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America? |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 196927. |
Consider the following statements about the minorities in India:1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities.2. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993. 3. The smallest religious minority in India are the Zoroastrians.4. The Constitution of India recognizes and protects religious and linguistic minorities. Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2,3 and 4 |
| D. | 1,2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1,2 and 4 | |
| 196928. |
Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India:1. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW.2. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation.3. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation.4. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation. Which of these statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 196929. |
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has been appointed the first woman President of which of the following countries: |
| A. | Bosnia-Herzegovina |
| B. | Croatia |
| C. | Romania |
| D. | Hungary |
| Answer» C. Romania | |
| 196930. |
Which Indian telecom operator tied up with UNICEF to provide free education in Africa: |
| A. | Bharti Airtel |
| B. | Idea Cellular Ltd |
| C. | Uninor Teleservices |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Idea Cellular Ltd | |
| 196931. |
What were the objectives of the first National Tribal Festival Vanaj: |
| A. | To uplift the quality of tribal lives of the country in order to conserve and promote their distinctive cultures by providing them national platform |
| B. | To bridge the gaps of social divide and promote tribal culture in India |
| C. | Both A u0026 B |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 196932. |
The Guiness World record for performing Yoga continuously for 40 hours is registered against which of the following: |
| A. | Baba Ramdev |
| B. | B.K. S. Iyengar |
| C. | Maharishi Mahesh Yogi |
| D. | Yogaraj CP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196933. |
Consider the decadal Census data given below: Decadal population(in millions) Year Population 1991 10.7 1971 14.3 1981 16.2 1991 18.9 The above data refer to which one of the ' Population by Religion' Groups |
| A. | Sikhs |
| B. | Jains |
| C. | Christians |
| D. | Buddhists |
| Answer» D. Buddhists | |
| 196934. |
The 5th India- Myanmar Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting was held in: |
| A. | Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar |
| B. | New Delhi, India |
| C. | Bangalore, India |
| D. | Pathein, Myanmar |
| Answer» B. New Delhi, India | |
| 196935. |
Which State Government introduced 35% quota for women in Non-Gazetted posts in India: |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Maharshtra |
| Answer» C. West Bengal | |
| 196936. |
Which one of the following pairs of primitive tribes and places of their inhabitation is NOT correctly matched ? |
| A. | BuksaPauri-Garhwal |
| B. | KolJabalpur |
| C. | MundaChhotanagpur |
| D. | KorbaKodagu |
| Answer» B. KolJabalpur | |
| 196937. |
Consider the following statements:1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.4. Kandla u0026 Diamond Harbour are tidal ports. Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196938. |
The approximate age of the Aravallis range is |
| A. | 370 million years |
| B. | 470 million years |
| C. | 570 million years |
| D. | 670 million years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196939. |
Consider the following statements regarding environmental issues of India :1. Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves.2. The Ganga Action Paln, phase II has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan.3. The National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi imparts non-formal education in envionment and conservation.4. Environment Information System (ENVIS) acts as a decentralised information network for environmental information.Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 4 |
| B. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1,3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 196940. |
Which one of the following statements is true according to 1991 Census data ? |
| A. | U.P.has the highest density of population in India |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh has the highest female to male sex ratio in India |
| C. | West Bengal has the highest growth rate of population in India |
| D. | Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196941. |
Which one of the following ports of India handles the highest tonnage of import cargo ? |
| A. | Calcutta |
| B. | Kandla |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Visakhapatnam |
| Answer» C. Mumbai | |
| 196942. |
Jawed Usmani has been appointed the Chief Information Commissioner of which Indian state recently? |
| A. | Uttarakhand |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | NCT of Delhi |
| Answer» C. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 196943. |
The correct sequence in decreasing order of the four sugarcane producing States in India is : |
| A. | Maharashtra, U.P., Tamil Nadu,Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | U.P., Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu,Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra, U.P.,Andhra Pradesh,Tamil Nadu |
| D. | U.P., Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh,Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra, U.P.,Andhra Pradesh,Tamil Nadu | |
| 196944. |
Recently India handed over a vintage aircraft to Bangladesh that played a crucial role in the 1971 liberation war. What is the name of that aircraft? |
| A. | HAL Ajeet |
| B. | Dakota |
| C. | HAL HF-24 Marut |
| D. | Westland Wapiti |
| Answer» C. HAL HF-24 Marut | |
| 196945. |
Consider the following statements about the megacities of India:1. Population of each megacity is more than 5 million.2. All the megacities are importance sea ports.3. Megacities are either national or state capitals. Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196946. |
Rajinder Puri passed away recently. He was a famous: |
| A. | Cartoonist |
| B. | Film Maker |
| C. | Singer |
| D. | Music Composer |
| Answer» B. Film Maker | |
| 196947. |
Consider the following statements:1. Maharashtra has the highest acreage under jawar in India.2. Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India.3. Rajasthan has the largest area of cultivable wasteland in India. 4. Andhra Pradesh has the highest per hectare yield of maize in India.Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 | |
| 196948. |
As per 1991 Census, which one of the following groups of Union Territories had the highest literacy rate ? |
| A. | Chandigarh and Dadra u0026Nagar Haveli |
| B. | Delhi and Andaman u0026 Nicobar Islands |
| C. | Andaman u0026 Nicobar Islands u0026Pondicherry |
| D. | Pondicherry and Delhi |
| Answer» C. Andaman u0026 Nicobar Islands u0026Pondicherry | |
| 196949. |
Which one of the following pairs of states and tribes is not correctly matched ? |
| A. | Assam: Miri |
| B. | Nagaland: Konyak |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh: Apatani |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh: Lambada |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196950. |
Which one of the following statements not true ? |
| A. | Ghaggar's water is utillised in the Indira Gandhi Canal |
| B. | Narmada rises from Amarkantak region |
| C. | Nizam Sagar is situated on the Manjira river |
| D. | Penganga is a tribitary of the Godavari |
| Answer» B. Narmada rises from Amarkantak region | |