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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.
| 200301. |
The person who become the first Solo and non-stop Indian Circumnavigate Globe on a sailboat is.... |
| A. | Hari Ram Kumar |
| B. | Lt. Cdr. Abhilash Tomy |
| C. | Lt. Ramadose |
| D. | None of them |
| Answer» C. Lt. Ramadose | |
| 200302. |
Who has won the Golden Ball in Champions Trophy 2013? |
| A. | Shikhar Dhawan |
| B. | Virat Kohli |
| C. | Ravindra Jadeja |
| D. | Suresh Raina |
| Answer» D. Suresh Raina | |
| 200303. |
Who has won the Golden Ba in Champions Trophy 2013? |
| A. | Ravindra Jadeja |
| B. | Shikhar Dhawan |
| C. | Virat Kohli |
| D. | M. S. Dhoni |
| Answer» C. Virat Kohli | |
| 200304. |
Name of the first Indigenous developed Rotavirus Vaccine of India is |
| A. | Rotomid |
| B. | Ratavac |
| C. | Rotacid |
| D. | Rotovac |
| Answer» C. Rotacid | |
| 200305. |
Female literacy in the country, as per final Census data 2011, stands at...... |
| A. | 64.6% |
| B. | 70.3% |
| C. | 62.5% |
| D. | 68.2% |
| Answer» B. 70.3% | |
| 200306. |
The growth rate of population as per the final data of Census 2011 during 2001-11 stood at ...... |
| A. | 15.5% |
| B. | 17.7% |
| C. | 18.3% |
| D. | 16.9% |
| Answer» C. 18.3% | |
| 200307. |
The Work Participation Rate(WPR) for the country in Census 2011 has been worked out at ? |
| A. | 45.2% |
| B. | 42.3% |
| C. | 38.7% |
| D. | 39.8% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200308. |
As per census 2011,Kerala holds the maximum sex ratio among states which stands at.... |
| A. | 1084 |
| B. | 1065 |
| C. | 1092 |
| D. | 1051 |
| Answer» B. 1065 | |
| 200309. |
In Census 2011, which is the following registered the minimum density (per/sq km)? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Nagaland |
| D. | Mizoram |
| Answer» B. Sikkim | |
| 200310. |
Veliconda Hills, Which is a part of Eastern Ghats, is situated in..... |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200311. |
The Government of India Act,n1919-n1. Established a bicameralnlegislature at the Centren2. Introduced dyarchy in thenprovincial executiven3. Introduced a federal system ofngovernment in India Select the correct answer using thencodes given below- |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1,2 and 3 only | |
| 200312. |
The highest of all spring tides occurs at the time of...... |
| A. | Full or new moon in association with winter solstice |
| B. | Full or new moon in association with equinox |
| C. | Full or new moon in association with summer solstice |
| D. | Winter as well as summer solstices |
| Answer» B. Full or new moon in association with equinox | |
| 200313. |
Nearly 30% of the solar radiations return back to the space without contributing anything to the earth's surface temperature. This amount of radiation is known as... |
| A. | Black body |
| B. | Tropopause |
| C. | Earth's albedo |
| D. | Mesopause |
| Answer» D. Mesopause | |
| 200314. |
The planetary winds that blow from the subtropical high pressure belts to the Equator are known as...... |
| A. | Westerlies |
| B. | Doldrums |
| C. | Polar winds |
| D. | Trade winds |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200315. |
The crew and passengers of a flying aircraft suffer generally from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to the effect of........ |
| A. | Solar radiation |
| B. | Ozone Concentration |
| C. | Nitrogen oxide |
| D. | Particular pollutant |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200316. |
The Celsius temperature is a/an...... |
| A. | Relative temperature |
| B. | absolute temperature |
| C. | Specific temperature |
| D. | Approximate temperature |
| Answer» C. Specific temperature | |
| 200317. |
In terms of magnetic properties oxygen belong to ? |
| A. | Magnetic materials |
| B. | Ferromagnetic materials |
| C. | Paramagnetic materials |
| D. | Diamagnetic materials |
| Answer» D. Diamagnetic materials | |
| 200318. |
Light-eliminating diode (LED) converts...... |
| A. | Light energy into electrical energy |
| B. | Electrical energy into light energy |
| C. | Thermal energy into light energy |
| D. | Mechanical energy into electrical energy |
| Answer» C. Thermal energy into light energy | |
| 200319. |
The gastrointestinal hormones namely secretin and cholecystokinin secreted by duodenal epithelium activate respectively which organs to discharge their secretions? |
| A. | Pancreas and gallbladder |
| B. | Gallbladder and stomach |
| C. | Pancreas and stomach |
| D. | Stomach and small intestine |
| Answer» D. Stomach and small intestine | |
| 200320. |
Milk is unique in its nutritive value. However, it is a poor source of..... |
| A. | Calcium |
| B. | Iron |
| C. | Copper |
| D. | Sodium |
| Answer» C. Copper | |
| 200321. |
Confirmation of the presence of Higgs boson will justify..... |
| A. | Both the standard model and superstring theory |
| B. | The unification of all the four fundamental forces |
| C. | The steady-states model of the universe |
| D. | The mass of the fundamental particles |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200322. |
Human blood is a viscous fluid.This viscosity is due to.... |
| A. | Proteins in blood |
| B. | Platelets in plasma |
| C. | Sodium in serum |
| D. | RBC and WBC in blood |
| Answer» B. Platelets in plasma | |
| 200323. |
Cancer is more common in older people because........ |
| A. | Their immune systems have degenerated |
| B. | The supply of certain hormones declines with age |
| C. | Their bodies are unable to adjust to the changing environment |
| D. | They have accumulated more mutations |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200324. |
Which of the following gases in the atmosphere is/are responsible for acid rains?1. Oxides of sulphur2. Oxides of nitrogen3. Oxide of carbon |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 200325. |
The fortification of Calcutta by the British in 1756 was regarded by the Nawab of Bengal, Sirajud-daulah, as.... |
| A. | Growth of large-scale British trade |
| B. | An attack upon his sovereignty |
| C. | Insecurity of the British in India |
| D. | British control over Bengal |
| Answer» C. Insecurity of the British in India | |
| 200326. |
Ibn Batuta's work, Rihla, completed in 1355, is- |
| A. | An autobiography |
| B. | An account of the Delhi Sultan from Aibek to Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq |
| C. | A religious text |
| D. | An account of trade with Morocco |
| Answer» B. An account of the Delhi Sultan from Aibek to Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq | |
| 200327. |
Several socio-political organizations were formed in the 19th and 20th Centuries in India. Anjuman-e-Khawatin-e-Islam, founded in the year 1914 was....... |
| A. | All India Muslim Ladies Conference |
| B. | A radical wing of the All India Muslim League |
| C. | All India Muslim Students'Conference |
| D. | All India Islamic Conference |
| Answer» B. A radical wing of the All India Muslim League | |
| 200328. |
The highly polished monolithic Ashokan Pillars were carved out of single pieces of a buffcoloured sandstone, usually minded from the quarries of..... |
| A. | Chunar near Mirzapur |
| B. | Lauriya in Nandangarh |
| C. | Sarnath near Vaaranasi |
| D. | Udayagiri near |
| Answer» D. Udayagiri near | |
| 200329. |
In the Gupta age, Varahamihira wrote the famous book, Brihat Samhita. It was a treatise on....... |
| A. | Astronomy |
| B. | Statecraft |
| C. | Ayurvedic system of medicine |
| D. | Economics |
| Answer» B. Statecraft | |
| 200330. |
Which one among the following statements with regards to the National Security Council(NSC) of India is not correct? |
| A. | It is a three-tiered organization |
| B. | The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission is its member |
| C. | It is the apex body looking exclusively the security concerns of the country |
| D. | RAW and Intelligence Bureau(India) report to NSC |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200331. |
Human Poverty Index(HPI)ndeveloped by UNDP is based on which of the following deprivations?n1.Income deprivationn2.Literacy deprivationn3.Social 4.Employment deprivation |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 only |
| D. | 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» C. 1,3 and 4 only | |
| 200332. |
Which of the followingnoccupations are included under secondary sector as per the national incomenaccounts?n1. Manufacturing 2. Constructionn3. Gas and water supply 4. Mining and quarryingnSelect thencorrect answer using the code givennbelow:1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 only | |
| 200333. |
Mention the odd man out ? |
| A. | Didier Drogba |
| B. | Oliver Kahn |
| C. | Lionel Messi |
| D. | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Answer» C. Lionel Messi | |
| 200334. |
'Global Dimming' means......... |
| A. | Gradual loss of biodiversity hot spot |
| B. | Gradual reduction in the amount of global direct irradiance at the earth surface |
| C. | Gradual increase of the temperature of ionosphere |
| D. | Gradual increase in the melting of ice in polar regions |
| Answer» C. Gradual increase of the temperature of ionosphere | |
| 200335. |
Which one among the following was added in the year 2012 in the list of World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO? |
| A. | Western Ghat |
| B. | Agra Fort |
| C. | Ajanta Cavesa |
| D. | Meenakshi Temple |
| Answer» B. Agra Fort | |
| 200336. |
Who among the followingnis/are the Indian Writer(s) shortlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literaturenfor the year 2013? 1. Amitabh Ghoshn2. Jeet Thayiln3. Uday Prakash select thencorrect answer using the code given below? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 200337. |
Some atheists, skeptics and nonbelievers called to celebrate 'December 25 ' as Newtonmas Day instead of observing Christmas Day. The reason they propose that- |
| A. | Both Isaac Newton and Jesus Christ were great |
| B. | Isaac Newton was born on 25th December |
| C. | 'Skeptic Society' was founded on 25th December |
| D. | Isaac Newton was a deep believes of Christianity |
| Answer» C. 'Skeptic Society' was founded on 25th December | |
| 200338. |
Which one among thenfollowing has been included as a parameter for the first time under thenNational Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), based on central pollutionnControl Board and IIT, Kanpur research, WHO guidelines and European Unionnlimits and practices? |
| A. | Sulphur dioxide |
| B. | Oxides of nitrogen |
| C. | Ozone |
| D. | Carbon monoxide |
| Answer» D. Carbon monoxide | |
| 200339. |
The Rohingya are the minorities of... |
| A. | South Africa |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Myanmar |
| D. | Bhutan |
| Answer» D. Bhutan | |
| 200340. |
wadar Portwas recently in news which developed and operated by China handling over by which of the following country? |
| A. | Srilanka |
| B. | Pakistan |
| C. | Bangladesh |
| D. | Vietnam |
| Answer» C. Bangladesh | |
| 200341. |
Government has constituted an expert group for defining clearly the two terms 'FDI' and 'FII' under the chairmanship of... |
| A. | Arvind Mayaram |
| B. | M.B.N.Rao |
| C. | Mukul Mudgal |
| D. | Deepak Parekh |
| Answer» B. M.B.N.Rao | |
| 200342. |
NCEAR has projected India's GDP growth for the year 2013-14 at..... |
| A. | 5.6% |
| B. | 5.8% |
| C. | 6.2% |
| D. | 6.4% |
| Answer» D. 6.4% | |
| 200343. |
The new Director-General of WTO Mr. Roberto Azevedo belongs to.... |
| A. | Brazl |
| B. | France |
| C. | Thailand |
| D. | New Zeland |
| Answer» B. France | |
| 200344. |
Union Cabinet has approved to launch National Urban Health Mission(NUHM) This will cover the cities having population more than ..... |
| A. | 50 thousand |
| B. | 75 thousand |
| C. | 1 lakh |
| D. | 1.25 lakh |
| Answer» B. 75 thousand | |
| 200345. |
Union Government has decided to launch 'National Urban Aajeevika Mission ' in 2013-14 for povert alleviation, in urban areas. This programme will replace......... |
| A. | Nehru Rojgar Yojana |
| B. | Prime Minister Rojgar Yojana |
| C. | Swarna Jayanti Sahari Rojgar Yojana |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 200346. |
The new Director-General (w.e.f. September 1,2013) of world Trade Organisation(WTO) is....... |
| A. | Pascal Lamy |
| B. | Roberto Azevedo |
| C. | Jim Yong Kim |
| D. | Christine Lagarde |
| Answer» C. Jim Yong Kim | |
| 200347. |
The New Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG), taken charge on may23,2013 is..... |
| A. | Nirbhay Sharma |
| B. | Radha Krishan Mathur |
| C. | Shashi Kant Sharma |
| D. | Vinod Rai |
| Answer» D. Vinod Rai | |
| 200348. |
NSAT-3D, an Indian satellite was successfully launched by an European rocket from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guiana on july 27, 2013. The satellite is meant for..... |
| A. | Weather forecasting and disaster warning system |
| B. | Telecommunication |
| C. | Television transmission in tribal areas |
| D. | Defence search and investigation |
| Answer» B. Telecommunication | |
| 200349. |
Recently the RBI enhanced.... |
| A. | Marginal standing facility |
| B. | Liquidity Adjustment facility |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Liquidity Adjustment facility | |
| 200350. |
RLD Bank has projected India's GDP growth for the financial year 2015 at... |
| A. | 6.2% |
| B. | 6.5% |
| C. | 6.7% |
| D. | 6.9% |
| Answer» D. 6.9% | |