162 + Mcqs in General Knowledge Page 1 McqOptions

1.	Where is the National Institute of Sports located? It is the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India and Asia's largest sports institute.
A.	New Delhi
B.	Lucknow
C.	Mumbai
D.	Patiala
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	Constellations are a group of stars that form a particular shape in the sky. Each of them has been given a specific name. Which organisation is responsible for naming constellations?
A.	Federation of Astronomical Societies
B.	NASA
C.	The International Astronomical Union
D.	ISRO
Answer» D. ISRO

Discussion

3.	What is the name of mascot of the 12th South Asian Games 2016 held in Guwahati and Shillong?
A.	Chakor
B.	Shera
C.	Pappu
D.	Tikhor
Answer» E.

Discussion

4.	Which one of the following cities hosted the 66th Senior National Basketball Championship for Men and Women from 9th to 16th January 2016?
A.	Mumbai
B.	Mysuru
C.	Hyderabad
D.	Patiala
Answer» C. Hyderabad

Discussion

5.	This National Park in the United States is home to a geyser called the Old Faithful that erupts in every 60-110 minutes. Name the National Park.
A.	Zion National Park
B.	Yellowstone National Park
C.	Joshua Tree National Park
D.	Grand Canyon National Park
Answer» C. Joshua Tree National Park

Discussion

6.	DIRECTION: Read the given paragraph and answer the question The United Nations is an international organisation founded in 1945 to promote international co-operation. It is currently made up of 193 member states. There are six official languages of the UN. Which among the following is not an official language of UN?
A.	Arabic
B.	French
C.	Spanish
D.	Hindi
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	Utkala, kingdom of ancient times was located in which present day state?
A.	Telangana
B.	Odisha
C.	Bihar
D.	Assam
Answer» C. Bihar

Discussion

8.	Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881 founded a newspaper named Kesari which was used as a mouthpiece for the Indian national freedom movement. In which language was it published?
A.	Hindi
B.	Marathi
C.	Gujarati
D.	English
Answer» C. Gujarati

Discussion

9.	Which one of the following cities will host the 2022 Winter Olympics?
A.	Tokyo
B.	Beijing
C.	Atlanta
D.	Los Angeles
Answer» C. Atlanta

Discussion

10.	The 12th South Asian Games were held in Guwahati and Shillong, from 5th February to 16th February 2016. What is the name of the mascot of these games?
A.	Chakor
B.	Shera
C.	Pappu
D.	Tikhor
Answer» E.

Discussion

11.	The Hubble Space Telescope is a large telescope in space launched into orbit by space shuttle on April 24, 1990. What is the name of the space shuttle?
A.	Discovery
B.	Endeavour
C.	Enterprise
D.	Atlantis
Answer» B. Endeavour

Discussion

12.	Robonaut is a NASA robot designed to be humanoid, which means it is built to look like a person. Which of the following is the latest model of robonaut manufactured by NASA and General Motors?
A.	Robonaut 33
B.	Robonaut 1
C.	Robonaut 2
D.	Dexterous 2
Answer» D. Dexterous 2

Discussion

13.	Lionel Messi was honoured with the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or Award for the World Player of the Year on 11th January 2016 in Zurich. He is a citizen of
A.	Argentina
B.	Brazil
C.	France
D.	Spain.
Answer» B. Brazil

Discussion

14.	Stars are enormous spheres of ignited gas that light the cosmos. They come in many different types and sizes. Which among the following is not a known type of stars?
A.	White dwarf
B.	Red giant
C.	Green dwarf
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

15.	He was the most famous of the Vijayanagara kings. An excellent general, he conquered much of Deccan. The famous jester-poet, Tenali Rama, is said to have been a part of his court. The king himself was an accomplished poet. Who was he?
A.	Harihara
B.	Rajaraja Chola
C.	Krishnadevaraya
D.	Bukka Raya 1
Answer» D. Bukka Raya 1

Discussion

16.	Cities generally come up on river banks because of their proximity to water. Water is essential for survival and transport. On which river is Panaji, a city of Goa situated?
A.	Mahanadi
B.	Godavari
C.	Kaveri
D.	Mandovi
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	How many times did Pankaj Advani win the IBSF World Billiards title?
A.	3
B.	4
C.	5
D.	6
Answer» E.

Discussion

18.	Planets' atmosphere is made up of different gases. On which of the following planets methane gas is found in large amounts?
A.	Jupiter
B.	Saturn
C.	Uranus
D.	Mercury
Answer» D. Mercury

Discussion

19.	The large dark patches on the moon's surface are known as
A.	Dark matter
B.	Moon spots
C.	Maria or sea as it is filled with stones
D.	Maria or sea as it is filled with lava.
Answer» E.

Discussion

20.	It is the largest explosion of stars that takes place in space. It is difficult to see in our own Milky Way galaxy due to dust which blocks our view. It was last discovered by Johannes Kepler in 1604. What are we talking about?
A.	Black hole
B.	Supernova
C.	Star explosion
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Star explosion

Discussion

21.	Which of the following statements is incorrect about Jupiter?
A.	The great red spot is a giant spinning storm present in Jupiter which resembles a hurricane.
B.	The atmosphere of Jupiter is made up of hydrogen and helium gas.
C.	Jupiter has seven thick rings
D.	Both B and C
Answer» D. Both B and C

Discussion

22.	Twelve members of the Rajya Sabha, one of the 2 houses of parliament, are nominated members who have special knowledge in the fields of arts, sciences, literature, etc. Who nominates them?
A.	Prime Minister of India
B.	President of India
C.	Lok Sabha members
D.	The elected members of the Rajya Sabha
Answer» C. Lok Sabha members

Discussion

23.	Animal welfare is a very important movement in the modern world. There are several organisations around the world that help animals in distress. Which of the following is not an animal welfare organisation?
A.	Blue Cross
B.	PETA
C.	SPCA
D.	Amnesty International
Answer» E.

Discussion

24.	Val Barker Trophy is awarded in the Olympic games for
A.	Cycling
B.	Archery
C.	Boxing
D.	Hockey.
Answer» D. Hockey.

Discussion

25.	Which of the following is the largest natural satellite in our solar system?
A.	Triton
B.	Callisto
C.	Ganymede
D.	Titania
Answer» D. Titania

Discussion

26.	'Vallam Kali' is a traditional boat race festival of which of the following states?
A.	Tamil Nadu
B.	Assam
C.	Kerala
D.	Goa
Answer» D. Goa

Discussion

27.	This great Queen's many children and grandchildren made alliances by marriage with many royal families of Europe because of which she was fondly called the 'Grandmother of Europe'. Who are we talking about?
A.	Queen Elizabeth I
B.	Queen Mary
C.	Queen Elizabeth II
D.	Queen Victoria
Answer» E.

Discussion

28.	Which nation, shares the maximum number of borders, 14 in number, with neighbouring countries?
A.	Ukraine
B.	China
C.	Turkey
D.	Mongolia
Answer» C. Turkey

Discussion

29.	Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. The winner of the inaugural Wimbledon Championship was Spencer Gore. This tournament is played on
A.	Clay court
B.	Hard court
C.	Grass court
D.	Carpet court.
Answer» D. Carpet court.

Discussion

30.	DIRECTION: Read the given paragraph and answer the question The United Nations is an international organisation founded in 1945 to promote international co-operation. It is currently made up of 193 member states. There are six official languages of the UN. On which date the charter of United Nations was signed?
A.	16614
B.	16559
C.	16734
D.	16739
Answer» B. 16559

Discussion

31.	The Khelo India National Level Competition was inaugurated in which of the following cities in January 2017?
A.	Hyderabad
B.	New Delhi
C.	Patiala
D.	Pune
Answer» C. Patiala

Discussion

32.	A piece of land that is normally used for farming but is left uncultivated for a while so that the soil recovers fertility is called ______.
A.	Barren
B.	Fellow
C.	Fallow
D.	Field
Answer» D. Field

Discussion

33.	Which of the following statements is/are correct? (i) India has a single judicial system for the entire country. (ii) High courts have jurisdiction over states and union territories. (iii) Supreme court is the guardian of the constitution. (iv) Police can keep a person in custody as long as they wish.
A.	(i) only
B.	(ii) and (iii)
C.	(iii) only
D.	(i) and (iv)
Answer» C. (iii) only

Discussion

34.	Proxima Centauri, the closest star to Earth after sun is a type of ____.
A.	Red dwarf stars
B.	Brown dwarf stars
C.	Blue giant stars
D.	Yellow dwarf stars
Answer» B. Brown dwarf stars

Discussion

35.	The explorer, Marco Polo, spent many years in the court of this emperor, who was the grandson of Genghis Khan and also the founder of Yuan dynasty in China. Who was he?
A.	Tamerlane
B.	Kublai Khan
C.	Babur
D.	Batu Khan
Answer» C. Babur

Discussion

36.	The sun emits tiny electrical particles in all directions during solar flares. When they fall at the Earth's north and south poles, they look like glowing ribbons of light which may be green, red or blue in colour. What are these called?
A.	Aurora Borealis
B.	Spectrum
C.	Aurora Australia
D.	Both A and C
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	By putting the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) in orbit around Mars, India's ISRO became the fourth space agency to reach Mars, after the Soviet space program, NASA, and the European Space Agency. What is the orbiter commonly known as?
A.	Chandrayaan
B.	Aryabhatta
C.	Bhaskara
D.	Mangalyaan
Answer» E.

Discussion

38.	What is the term given to matter in the middle layer of the Earth which is liquid and hot, and escapes through cracks in the surface?
A.	Sial
B.	Sima
C.	Magma
D.	Granite
Answer» D. Granite

Discussion

39.	In context of computers, what can be the uses of cookies? i. Maintain information ii. Run a programme iii. Deliver a virus
A.	I and II only
B.	I only
C.	II and III only
D.	III only
Answer» C. II and III only

Discussion

40.	Sir Isaac Newton was a physicist and mathematician who is widely recognised as one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the scientific revolution. Newton is a unit of measurement for ___.
A.	Time
B.	Distance
C.	Mass
D.	Force
Answer» E.

Discussion

41.	A weather map shows information about atmospheric pressure and weather fronts. Which type of Earth scientist works on developing and interpreting weather maps?
A.	Geologist
B.	Astronomer
C.	Meteorologist
D.	Oceanographer
Answer» D. Oceanographer

Discussion

42.	Which kind of waves are used to make and receive cell phone calls?
A.	Sound waves
B.	Radio waves
C.	Light waves
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Light waves

Discussion

43.	Look at the given picture showing four forces P, Q, R and S of a flight. What does P, Q, R and S stand for?
A.	P-Drag Q-Weight R-Thurst S-Lift
B.	P-Weight Q-Drag R-Lift S-Thurst
C.	P-Thurst Q-Lift R-Drag S-Weight
D.	P-Lift Q-Thurst R-Weight S-Drag
Answer» E.

Discussion

44.	Look at the given picture. Which of the following best classifies the type of rock shown in the picture?
A.	Igneous
B.	Sedimentary
C.	Metamorphic
D.	Volcanic
Answer» C. Metamorphic

Discussion

45.	Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate \[\text{(NaHC}{{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}}\text{)}\] is a versatile compound. What is an example of a chemical property of baking soda?
A.	Bubbles up when mixed with vinegar
B.	Allows dough to rise while baking
C.	Neutralizes odours
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

46.	Trachoma disease affects ______.
A.	Eyes
B.	Liver
C.	Lungs
D.	Stomach
Answer» D. Stomach

Discussion

47.	In which year the first nuclear test was conducted by India under the code-name of Smiling Buddha?
A.	1970
B.	1974
C.	1984
D.	1950
Answer» C. 1984

Discussion

48.	Dry ice is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue. What is its chemical composition?
A.	Oxygen
B.	Carbon dioxide
C.	Nitrogen
D.	Iron oxide
Answer» C. Nitrogen

Discussion

49.	Time can be measured using many units depending on the duration of a phenomenon. Hours, minutes and seconds are common units of time. Which of the following is also a unit of time?
A.	Cusec.
B.	Light year
C.	Warp speed
D.	Fortnight
Answer» E.

Discussion

50.	In 1774, a British clergyman named Joseph Priestley conducted an experiment in which he focussed sunrays on a tube containing mercuric oxide. This produced a gas which he noticed made candles burn brighter, thus discovering a gas which is the very essence of life. What gas was it?
A.	Carbon dioxide
B.	Nitrogen
C.	Oxygen
D.	Helium
Answer» D. Helium

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in 6th Class.

Where is the National Institute of Sports located? It is the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India and Asia's largest sports institute.

Constellations are a group of stars that form a particular shape in the sky. Each of them has been given a specific name. Which organisation is responsible for naming constellations?

What is the name of mascot of the 12th South Asian Games 2016 held in Guwahati and Shillong?

Which one of the following cities hosted the 66th Senior National Basketball Championship for Men and Women from 9th to 16th January 2016?

This National Park in the United States is home to a geyser called the Old Faithful that erupts in every 60-110 minutes. Name the National Park.

Utkala, kingdom of ancient times was located in which present day state?

Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881 founded a newspaper named Kesari which was used as a mouthpiece for the Indian national freedom movement. In which language was it published?

Which one of the following cities will host the 2022 Winter Olympics?

The 12th South Asian Games were held in Guwahati and Shillong, from 5th February to 16th February 2016. What is the name of the mascot of these games?

The Hubble Space Telescope is a large telescope in space launched into orbit by space shuttle on April 24, 1990. What is the name of the space shuttle?

Robonaut is a NASA robot designed to be humanoid, which means it is built to look like a person. Which of the following is the latest model of robonaut manufactured by NASA and General Motors?

Lionel Messi was honoured with the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or Award for the World Player of the Year on 11th January 2016 in Zurich. He is a citizen of

Stars are enormous spheres of ignited gas that light the cosmos. They come in many different types and sizes. Which among the following is not a known type of stars?

He was the most famous of the Vijayanagara kings. An excellent general, he conquered much of Deccan. The famous jester-poet, Tenali Rama, is said to have been a part of his court. The king himself was an accomplished poet. Who was he?

Cities generally come up on river banks because of their proximity to water. Water is essential for survival and transport. On which river is Panaji, a city of Goa situated?

How many times did Pankaj Advani win the IBSF World Billiards title?

Planets' atmosphere is made up of different gases. On which of the following planets methane gas is found in large amounts?

The large dark patches on the moon's surface are known as

It is the largest explosion of stars that takes place in space. It is difficult to see in our own Milky Way galaxy due to dust which blocks our view. It was last discovered by Johannes Kepler in 1604. What are we talking about?

Which of the following statements is incorrect about Jupiter?

Twelve members of the Rajya Sabha, one of the 2 houses of parliament, are nominated members who have special knowledge in the fields of arts, sciences, literature, etc. Who nominates them?

Animal welfare is a very important movement in the modern world. There are several organisations around the world that help animals in distress. Which of the following is not an animal welfare organisation?

Val Barker Trophy is awarded in the Olympic games for

Which of the following is the largest natural satellite in our solar system?

'Vallam Kali' is a traditional boat race festival of which of the following states?

This great Queen's many children and grandchildren made alliances by marriage with many royal families of Europe because of which she was fondly called the 'Grandmother of Europe'. Who are we talking about?

Which nation, shares the maximum number of borders, 14 in number, with neighbouring countries?

Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. The winner of the inaugural Wimbledon Championship was Spencer Gore. This tournament is played on

The Khelo India National Level Competition was inaugurated in which of the following cities in January 2017?

A piece of land that is normally used for farming but is left uncultivated for a while so that the soil recovers fertility is called ______.

Proxima Centauri, the closest star to Earth after sun is a type of ____.

The explorer, Marco Polo, spent many years in the court of this emperor, who was the grandson of Genghis Khan and also the founder of Yuan dynasty in China. Who was he?

The sun emits tiny electrical particles in all directions during solar flares. When they fall at the Earth's north and south poles, they look like glowing ribbons of light which may be green, red or blue in colour. What are these called?

By putting the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) in orbit around Mars, India's ISRO became the fourth space agency to reach Mars, after the Soviet space program, NASA, and the European Space Agency. What is the orbiter commonly known as?

What is the term given to matter in the middle layer of the Earth which is liquid and hot, and escapes through cracks in the surface?

In context of computers, what can be the uses of cookies? i. Maintain information ii. Run a programme iii. Deliver a virus

Sir Isaac Newton was a physicist and mathematician who is widely recognised as one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the scientific revolution. Newton is a unit of measurement for ___.

A weather map shows information about atmospheric pressure and weather fronts. Which type of Earth scientist works on developing and interpreting weather maps?

Which kind of waves are used to make and receive cell phone calls?

Look at the given picture showing four forces P, Q, R and S of a flight. What does P, Q, R and S stand for?

Look at the given picture. Which of the following best classifies the type of rock shown in the picture?

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate \[\text{(NaHC}{{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}}\text{)}\] is a versatile compound. What is an example of a chemical property of baking soda?

Trachoma disease affects ______.

In which year the first nuclear test was conducted by India under the code-name of Smiling Buddha?

Dry ice is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue. What is its chemical composition?

Time can be measured using many units depending on the duration of a phenomenon. Hours, minutes and seconds are common units of time. Which of the following is also a unit of time?

In 1774, a British clergyman named Joseph Priestley conducted an experiment in which he focussed sunrays on a tube containing mercuric oxide. This produced a gas which he noticed made candles burn brighter, thus discovering a gas which is the very essence of life. What gas was it?