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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.
| 197101. |
Who has been appointed as new head of UNHRC's independent commission of inquiry on the 2014 Gaza conflict |
| A. | Alfred Gowan |
| B. | Michael Bloomberg |
| C. | Mary McGowan Davis |
| D. | Leon Panetta |
| Answer» D. Leon Panetta | |
| 197102. |
With reference to colonial rule in India,what sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883 ? |
| A. | To bring Indians and Europeans on par as the criminal jurisdiction of courts was concerned |
| B. | To impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the native press as it was perceived to be hostile to colonial rulers |
| C. | To encourage the native Indians to appear for civil service examinations by conducting them in India |
| D. | To allow native Indians to possess arms by amending the Arms Act |
| Answer» B. To impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the native press as it was perceived to be hostile to colonial rulers | |
| 197103. |
The Roongta Committee was set up to make its recommendations around which of the following: |
| A. | Improving Healthcare facilities in India |
| B. | Improving the health of Aviation Sector in India |
| C. | Bringing reforms in central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 197104. |
Who would be heading the government high level panel to suggest a framework to assess CSR activities? |
| A. | Anil Goswami |
| B. | Nirpendra Misra |
| C. | Ajit Seth |
| D. | Anil Baijal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197105. |
Who would succeed Anil Goswami as the new Home Secretary of India? |
| A. | LC Goyal |
| B. | RK Singh |
| C. | GK Pillai |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. RK Singh | |
| 197106. |
Who amongst the following won the women's title of Australian Open 2015? |
| A. | Maria Sharapova |
| B. | Venus Williams |
| C. | Serena Williams |
| D. | Ekaterina Makarova |
| Answer» D. Ekaterina Makarova | |
| 197107. |
Match List-I with List -II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List -I(Famous Temple) List-II(State)A. Vidyashankara temple 1. Andhra Pradesh B. Rajarani temple 2. KarnatakaC. Kandariya Mahadeo temple 3. Madhay Pradesh D. Bhimes vara temple 4. Orissa |
| A. | A-(2),B-(4),C-(3),D-(1) |
| B. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(4),C-(3),D-(2) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) |
| Answer» B. A-(4),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) | |
| 197108. |
Which one of the following provisions was NOT made in the charter Act of 1833 ? |
| A. | The trading activities of the East India Company were to be abolished. |
| B. | The designation of the supreme authority was to be changed as the Governor-General of India in Council |
| C. | All law-making powers to be conferred on Governor-General in Council. |
| D. | An Indian was to be appointed as a Law Member in Governor-General's Council. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197109. |
Consider the following statements about Madam Bhikaji Cama:1. Madam Cama unfurled the National Flag at the International Socialist Conference in Paris in the year 1907.2. Madam Cama served as private secretary to Dadabhai Naoroji.3. Madam Cama was born to Parsi parents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 only | |
| 197110. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company's monopoly of India trade.2. Under the Government of India Act,1858, the British Parliament abolished the East India Company altogether and undertook the responsibility of ruling India directly.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 | |
| 197111. |
Who has won the King Faisal International Prize(KFIP) 2015? |
| A. | Shaikh Dr. Ahmed Lemu |
| B. | Dr. Ahmed Husain |
| C. | Dr. Zakir A. Naik |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 197112. |
Who has been elected as the President of Italy recently? |
| A. | Giorgio Napolitano |
| B. | Sergio Mattarella |
| C. | Carlo Azeglio Ciampi |
| D. | Oscar Luigi Scalfaro |
| Answer» C. Carlo Azeglio Ciampi | |
| 197113. |
Four resolutions were passed at the famous Calcutta session of Indian National Congress in 1906. The question of either retention OR of rejection of these four resolutions became the cause of a split in Congress at the next Congress session held in Surat in 1907. Which one of the following was not one of those resolutions? |
| A. | Annulment of partition of Bengal |
| B. | Boycott |
| C. | National education |
| D. | Swadeshi |
| Answer» B. Boycott | |
| 197114. |
Who became the youngest medal winner in 35th National Games? |
| A. | Saloni Dalal |
| B. | Khyati Sharma |
| C. | Rutuja Udeshi |
| D. | Kalyani Saxena |
| Answer» B. Khyati Sharma | |
| 197115. |
With reference to Simon Commission's recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct ? |
| A. | It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces. |
| B. | It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home Department. |
| C. | It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre. |
| D. | It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits as compared to Indian recruits. |
| Answer» B. It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home Department. | |
| 197116. |
Which among the following state is hosting 35th National Games |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197117. |
Who among the following has won Gold in 25 meter center fire pistol event at the 35th National Games |
| A. | Ravindra Nath |
| B. | Vijay Kumar |
| C. | Samresh Jung |
| D. | Pankaj Singh |
| Answer» C. Samresh Jung | |
| 197118. |
According to recent UNCTAD report which country has become most favoured foreign investment(FDI) destination |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | China |
| C. | USA |
| D. | India |
| Answer» C. USA | |
| 197119. |
The Mascot of the 35th National Games is |
| A. | Elephant |
| B. | Great Indian Hornbill (Ammu) |
| C. | Tiger |
| D. | Lion Tailed Macaque |
| Answer» C. Tiger | |
| 197120. |
Who among the following has become youngest Medal winner in 35th National Games |
| A. | Alapana Singh |
| B. | Saloni Dalal |
| C. | Samresh Jung |
| D. | Kalyani Saxena |
| Answer» C. Samresh Jung | |
| 197121. |
Who among the following is a Goodwill Ambassador for 35th National Games |
| A. | Sachin Tendulkar |
| B. | Saina Nehwal |
| C. | Leander Peas |
| D. | Sarita Devi |
| Answer» B. Saina Nehwal | |
| 197122. |
Which state has launched Jeeven Amrut Yojna (Blood on Call ) to provide blood during medical procedures |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197123. |
Which country has legalised three person babies using Mitochondrial donation technique |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | USA |
| C. | UK |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» D. Japan | |
| 197124. |
What was the immediate reason for Ahmad Shah Abdali to invade India and fight the Third Battle of Panipat ? |
| A. | He wanted to average the expulsion by Marathas of his viceroy Timur shah from Lahore |
| B. | The frustrated governor of Jullundhar Adina Beg Khan invited him to invade Punjab. |
| C. | He wanted to punish MughalAdministration for non-payment of the revenues of the Chahar Mahal (Gujarat,Aurangabad, Sialkot and Pasrur ). |
| D. | He wanted to annex all the fertile plains of Punjab up to the borders of Delhi to his kingdom. |
| Answer» B. The frustrated governor of Jullundhar Adina Beg Khan invited him to invade Punjab. | |
| 197125. |
What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda ?1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought.2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent settlement in Gujarat.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 197126. |
Which state has decided to provide free education till Post Graduation to SC/ST and girl students |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» D. Haryana | |
| 197127. |
Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, Unto this Last and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed mahatma Gandhi ? |
| A. | Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man |
| B. | The good of individual is contained inthe good of all |
| C. | The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life |
| D. | All the statements (a),(b) and (c) are correct in this context. |
| Answer» C. The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life | |
| 197128. |
Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942 ? |
| A. | It was a non-violent movement |
| B. | It was led by Mahatma Gandhi |
| C. | It was a spontaneous movement |
| D. | It did not attract the labour class in general |
| Answer» B. It was led by Mahatma Gandhi | |
| 197129. |
With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report ?1. Complete Independence for India.2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitutionselect the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 197130. |
Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century ? |
| A. | Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation-of tribal products |
| B. | Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas |
| C. | Rise of a large number of money lenders, traders and revenuefarmers as middlemen in tribal areas |
| D. | The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197131. |
Which Team has won Australia India England ODI Cricket Tri Series |
| A. | New Zealand |
| B. | India |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | England |
| Answer» D. England | |
| 197132. |
Which among the following state has been awarded for excellent work in MNREGA |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» D. Haryana | |
| 197133. |
Russia India China(RIC) Foreign Ministers Meet 2015 was held at which place |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Moscow |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Beijing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197134. |
Mrinalini Mukhrejee has passed away, she was famous for |
| A. | Women's Reservation Bill |
| B. | Child Rights |
| C. | Sculptor Art |
| D. | Freedom Fighter |
| Answer» D. Freedom Fighter | |
| 197135. |
World Wetlands Day is observed on |
| A. | 1 February |
| B. | 2 February |
| C. | 3 February |
| D. | 5 February |
| Answer» C. 3 February | |
| 197136. |
For the Karachi session of Indian National Congress in 1931 presided over by Sardar Patel,who drafted the Resolution on /Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme ? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Dr.B.R. Ambedkar |
| Answer» C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 197137. |
With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following statements:1. The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese.2. The second Europen power to occupy Pondicherry were the French.3. The English never occupied PondicherryWhich of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 197138. |
Consider the following statements:1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran to investigate the problem of peasants.2. Acharya J.B. Kriplani was one of Mahatma Gandhi's colleagues in his Champaran investigation.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 | |
| 197139. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Bombay Manifesto signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals. 2. It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across India.Which of the ststements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 197140. |
Who of the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association ? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
| C. | N.M.Joshi |
| D. | J.B. Kripalani |
| Answer» B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | |
| 197141. |
In the context of the Indian freedom straggle, 16th october 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons ? |
| A. | The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall. |
| B. | Partition of Bengal |
| C. | Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj |
| D. | Lokmanya Tilak started Swadeshi Movement in Poona |
| Answer» C. Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj | |
| 197142. |
With Which one of the following movements is the slogan Do or dieassociated ? |
| A. | Swadeshi Movement |
| B. | Non-Cooperation Movement |
| C. | Civil Disobedience Movement |
| D. | Quit India Movement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197143. |
Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service ? |
| A. | Warren Hastings |
| B. | Wellesley |
| C. | Cornwalls |
| D. | William Bentinck |
| Answer» D. William Bentinck | |
| 197144. |
What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement ? |
| A. | The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon. |
| B. | A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak |
| C. | The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajpat Rai and Ajit Singh; and passing of the Punjab colonization Bill. |
| D. | Death sentence pronounced on the chepekar brothers |
| Answer» B. A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak | |
| 197145. |
Which state has launched Jackal Research and Translocation Project |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan | |
| 197146. |
Which one of the following Cruise Missile has been launched by Pakistan recently |
| A. | Gaznavi-3 |
| B. | Gauri-5 |
| C. | Mustafa |
| D. | Ra'ad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197147. |
Cultural festivalBharat Rang Mahotsavis organized by which organization |
| A. | Shanti Niketen |
| B. | Sangeet Natak Akademi |
| C. | Kalakshetra Foundation |
| D. | National School of Drama |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197148. |
During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation ? |
| A. | It curtailed the freedom of religion |
| B. | It suppressed the Indian traditional education |
| C. | It authorized the government to imprison people without trial |
| D. | It curbed the trade union activities |
| Answer» D. It curbed the trade union activities | |
| 197149. |
Which one of the following satellite has been launched by NASA to observe soil moisture |
| A. | Dragon Moist X |
| B. | Moist Space X |
| C. | Soil Moisture Active Passive |
| D. | Soil Moist X |
| Answer» D. Soil Moist X | |
| 197150. |
In whiich city,India stone mart 2015was recently organized? |
| A. | Pune |
| B. | Jaipur |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Mumbai |
| Answer» C. Hyderabad | |