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This section includes 176 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 9th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
Epithets are unique names given to places. They are usually based on some special feature that showcases the place. For example, lush green Ireland is called the Emerald Isle. Which country is called the Land of the Golden Pagoda? |
| A. | Thailand |
| B. | Myanmar |
| C. | Malaysia |
| D. | Indonesia |
| Answer» C. Malaysia | |
| 102. |
This seven layered pudding is a delicacy in Goa, Portugal and other former Portuguese colonies all over the world. Name it. |
| A. | Xacuti |
| B. | Peach Melba |
| C. | Vindaloo |
| D. | Bebinca |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
The state emblem of Nagaland as shown, features this majestic animal in it. Its scientific name is Bos frontalis. Identify this animal. |
| A. | Yak |
| B. | Indian bison |
| C. | Nilgai |
| D. | Brahma bull |
| Answer» C. Nilgai | |
| 104. |
The city of Nimes in France gives its name to this popular fabric which is said to have been produced here first. Name the fabric. |
| A. | Gabardine |
| B. | Tulle |
| C. | Denim |
| D. | Damask |
| Answer» D. Damask | |
| 105. |
Sabarmati Ashram is located on the banks of the River Sabarmati from which it gets its name. It was from his base here that Gandhi led the Dandi march on 12 March 1930. In recognition of the significant influence that this march had on the Indian Independence Movement, the Indian government has established the ashram as a national monument. What is the actual name of the Ashram? |
| A. | Phoenix Ashram |
| B. | Satyagraha Ashram |
| C. | Dandi Ashram |
| D. | Kasturba Ashram |
| Answer» C. Dandi Ashram | |
| 106. |
The proposed Shivaji memorial in the Arabian Sea in Mumbai, will be the world's tallest statue at 192 metres when built. Which, however, is currently the tallest statue in the world with a height of 153 metres and where is it located? |
| A. | Laykyun Setkyar (Buddha), Myanmar |
| B. | Spring Temple Buddha, China |
| C. | The Statue of Liberty, USA |
| D. | The Motherland Calls, Russia |
| Answer» C. The Statue of Liberty, USA | |
| 107. |
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia with India being one of its members. Which of the following was SAARC Cultural Capital for the year 2015-16? |
| A. | Kathmandu |
| B. | Bamiyan |
| C. | Colombo |
| D. | New Delhi |
| Answer» C. Colombo | |
| 108. |
This Kashmir! dance is performed only by the men-folk of the Wattal tribe. They wear long colourful robes and tall conical caps studded with beads and shells. The songs on which the dancers perform are folk songs that are sung by them in chorus. Name the dance. |
| A. | Rauf |
| B. | Hikat |
| C. | Namagen |
| D. | Dumhal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 109. |
Each year on the death anniversary of this famous saint, millions of devotees of all religions converge upon his grave in Ajmer to pay homage and ask for boons and blessings. Who is this saint? |
| A. | Nizamuddin Auliya |
| B. | Baba Farid |
| C. | Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti |
| D. | Salim Chishti |
| Answer» D. Salim Chishti | |
| 110. |
US millionaire Dennis Tito was first followed by South African Internet magnate Mark Shuttleworth. They were followed by Tito's compatriot, electronics millionaire Gregory Olsen. What had these 3 gentlemen accomplished that will go down in the annals of history? |
| A. | They made their first million before they were 20 |
| B. | They were space tourists |
| C. | They are investors in Elon Musk's Space X program |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. They are investors in Elon Musk's Space X program | |
| 111. |
The flag featured in the given picture carries an assault rifle - an AK-47 with the bayonet attached to the barrel crossed by the hoe superimposed on an open book. Name the country to which it belongs. |
| A. | Mozambique |
| B. | Zambia |
| C. | Libya |
| D. | Eritrea |
| Answer» B. Zambia | |
| 112. |
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is an Indian central government agency. It was created with the objective to issue a 12-digit unique identity number (DID) to all residents of India. Who unveiled the logo and brand name shown below? |
| A. | Vijay Madan |
| B. | Ananth Kumar |
| C. | Ram Sevak Sharma |
| D. | Nandan Nilekani |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
This French satirical magazine was the target of a brutal terrorist attacks in 2015 by Islamic terrorists, presumably in response to a number of controversial Prophet Muhammad cartoons it published. 12 people were killed, including the editor Charb. Name the magazine. |
| A. | Stern |
| B. | Oggi |
| C. | Charlie Hebdo |
| D. | Paris Match |
| Answer» D. Paris Match | |
| 114. |
She is a civil rights and political activist from Manipur. She began a hunger strike in 2000 demanding the withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in her home state, which she ended after 16 years of fasting. She has been called 'the world's longest hunger striker' and is popularly called the 'Iron Lady'. Who is she? |
| A. | Manasi Pradhan |
| B. | Irom Chanu Sharmila |
| C. | Pramila Nesargi |
| D. | Asra Nomani |
| Answer» C. Pramila Nesargi | |
| 115. |
In which of the following countries Chanoyu, a cultural activity involving the Ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, powdered green tea takes place? |
| A. | Vietnam |
| B. | Thailand |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Myanmar |
| Answer» D. Myanmar | |
| 116. |
This African country, as a last counter- measure against inflation, introduced its own version of the US Dollar known as bond notes. White it will ease cash shortage, many citizens are worried for their hard-earned savings. Which country are we referring to? |
| A. | Botswana |
| B. | Uganda |
| C. | Zimbabwe |
| D. | Morocco |
| Answer» D. Morocco | |
| 117. |
2017 was Legislative Assembly election time in a number of Indian states. The elections took place between February and March 2017. Which of the following was not a state in which elections took place? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 118. |
The 2017 UNESCO Natural Heritage Festival was held from February 11th to 12th, 2017. It was in collaboration with Wildlife Institute of India (WIF). In which state was the 2017 UNESCO Natural Heritage festival held? |
| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 119. |
World Radio Day (WRD) is observed every year on February 13 to celebrate radio as the medium for entertainment, information and the mode for communication. What was the theme of the 2017 WRD? |
| A. | Youth and Radio |
| B. | Radio is you |
| C. | Women's empowerment and radio |
| D. | Radio is daily life |
| Answer» C. Women's empowerment and radio | |
| 120. |
After a five-year journey to Jupiter, NASA's solar-powered space craft made a safe landing on the surface of the giant planet on July 5, 2016. What is the name of the mission? |
| A. | Zeus |
| B. | Magnus |
| C. | Juno |
| D. | Hera |
| Answer» D. Hera | |
| 121. |
To Kill a Mockingbird, is the classic Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee. Shortly before her death in 2016 she published another novel as a sequel, thought it was later confirmed to be the first draft of previous one. Name the novel. |
| A. | Sleeping on Jupiter |
| B. | The Village by the Sea |
| C. | Go Set a Watchman |
| D. | The Vegetarian |
| Answer» D. The Vegetarian | |
| 122. |
Released worldwide on 23rd December 2016 this movie was declared tax-free in four Indian states to promote 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao', a Government of India's social campaign. Which film are we talking about? |
| A. | Neerja |
| B. | Dangal |
| C. | Kahani |
| D. | Ki & Ka |
| Answer» C. Kahani | |
| 123. |
This swimming technique was invented in Hawaii in 1893. Once underwater, the swimmer surfaces with powerful flutter kicks. The legs are then submerged and perform flutter kicks, while the arms are alternately lifted forward and then pulled through the water. Which stroke are we talking about? |
| A. | Crawl |
| B. | Backstroke |
| C. | Butterfly |
| D. | Breaststroke |
| Answer» B. Backstroke | |
| 124. |
Snooker is played with 22 balls and a cue. The object of the game is to alternately sink red balls and coloured balls using the cue ball. What colour is the cue ball, the only ball a player is allowed to touch? |
| A. | Black |
| B. | Yellow |
| C. | Blue |
| D. | White |
| Answer» E. | |
| 125. |
The 100 metre hurdles are a track and field event with spaced obstacles. It is run in lanes in which hurdles are placed so that athletes alternate between sprinting and jumping. How many hurdles are there in each lane? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 8 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» D. 12 | |
| 126. |
The JSW Group owned franchise in the Pro Wrestling League has announced India's Test captain Virat Kohli as the co-owner of the team. Which team is this? |
| A. | Bengaluru Yodhas |
| B. | Revanta Mumbai Garuda |
| C. | CDR Punjab Royals |
| D. | Haryana Hammers |
| Answer» B. Revanta Mumbai Garuda | |
| 127. |
In soccer, what is a 'kick off'? |
| A. | Strike when the ball has wholly crossed the goal line without a goal having been scored and having last been touched by a player of the defending team, awarded to attacking team. |
| B. | Strike when the ball has crossed the touchline; awarded to the opposing team to that which last touched the ball. |
| C. | Strike following a goal by the opposing team, or to begin each period of play. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 128. |
The Australian Open Tennis Tournament 2015 was the 103rd edition of the Australian Open and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. 15 events were held in the tournament under three different categories. Who won the Men's Single title under Wheelchair category? |
| A. | Gustavo Fernandez |
| B. | Joachim Gerard |
| C. | Stephane Houdet |
| D. | Shingo Kunieda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 129. |
In 2022 Winter Olympic Games, which events will take place at Zhangjiakou zone? |
| A. | Opening ceremony of the games |
| B. | Bob sleigh, skeleton, luge and alpine skiing |
| C. | Closing ceremony and ice-sports competition |
| D. | Biathlon and all skiing events except Alpine skiing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 130. |
A warm up generally consists of some gentle exercises that gradually increases in intensity. A Pre-exercise warm up brings the body to a condition at which it safely responds to nerve signals for quick and efficient action. It also helps decrease the chances of an injury. Which of the following is not done during warm ups? |
| A. | Joint mobility exercises |
| B. | Stretching |
| C. | Sprint |
| D. | Slow jogging |
| Answer» D. Slow jogging | |
| 131. |
Which of the following sets of games will be an addition to the 28 sports currently on the Olympic programme for the third Summer Youth Olympic Games to be held in Buenos, 2018? |
| A. | Hammer throw, Bandy and water polo |
| B. | Dance Sport, Karate and sport climbing |
| C. | Karate, Biathlon and modern pentathlon |
| D. | Water polo, Greco-Roman wrestling and fencing |
| Answer» C. Karate, Biathlon and modern pentathlon | |
| 132. |
Hector Mendoza won with his national team, the gold medal of the 2014 Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz, Mexico. With which sport is he associated? |
| A. | Basketball |
| B. | Rugby |
| C. | Baseball |
| D. | Equestrian |
| Answer» D. Equestrian | |
| 133. |
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) was a private cricket league funded by Zee Entertainment Enterprises that operated between 2007 and 2009 in India. 9 teams participated in the League from four countries. Which of the following was not a team that participated? |
| A. | Lahore Badshahs |
| B. | Dhaka Warriors |
| C. | Ahmedabad Rockets |
| D. | Chandigarh Cats |
| Answer» E. | |
| 134. |
The Dubai World Cup is awarded at the race held annually since 1996 in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With which sport is the Dubai World Cup associated? |
| A. | Sailing |
| B. | Camel racing |
| C. | Horse racing |
| D. | Dhow racing |
| Answer» D. Dhow racing | |
| 135. |
The Venus Rosewater Dish, Ladies' Singles Trophy, is awarded for which of the following tournaments? |
| A. | Wimbledon Championship |
| B. | European Championship |
| C. | Rothman's Trophy |
| D. | Fed Cup |
| Answer» B. European Championship | |
| 136. |
This tournament is India's oldest football tournament, named after its founder who was a Foreign Secretary in-charge of India from 1884 to 1894. Which tournament are we talking about? |
| A. | Wilson Cup |
| B. | Durand Cup |
| C. | Santosh Trophy |
| D. | Subroto Cup |
| Answer» C. Santosh Trophy | |
| 137. |
Water polo is a ball sport played between 2 teams. It combines speed, endurance, accuracy and of course, team spirit. Apart from the goal keeper, how many active players are there in each team in the pool? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» C. 7 | |
| 138. |
Abuja is the capital city of ______. |
| A. | Nigeria |
| B. | Mali |
| C. | Chad |
| D. | Morocco |
| Answer» B. Mali | |
| 139. |
World War I was started in 1914 between two alliances, the Triple Entente (Britain, France, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire and Ottoman Empire). Which event triggered the war? |
| A. | The German conquest of Poland. |
| B. | The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Hungary. |
| C. | The attack on Gallipoli by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). |
| D. | The bombing of Pearl harbour in the US. |
| Answer» C. The attack on Gallipoli by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). | |
| 140. |
This term is a financial term that means 'fall in the value of goods over a period of time'. What is this term? |
| A. | Annuity |
| B. | Arbitrage |
| C. | Depreciation |
| D. | Gratuity |
| Answer» D. Gratuity | |
| 141. |
Which international port city given on a 99-year lease to Great Britain by China, reverted back to China at the turn of the last century? |
| A. | Beijing |
| B. | Shanghai |
| C. | Macau |
| D. | Hong Kong |
| Answer» E. | |
| 142. |
Which Indian political party has the slogan 'Maa Mati Manush'? |
| A. | AIADMK |
| B. | All India Trinamool Congress |
| C. | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| D. | Congress |
| Answer» C. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | |
| 143. |
This Indian tribe is a primitive negrito tribe found in the Andaman Islands. Their names are coined by the neighbouring tribes which means "The other people" because they avoid interactions with outsiders. They use rafts, live in oval hut and are excellent swimmers and approximately 320 in numbers. Which tribal people are we talking about? |
| A. | Garo |
| B. | Jarawa |
| C. | Toda |
| D. | Shompen |
| Answer» C. Toda | |
| 144. |
The instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as |
| A. | Fundamental Right |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Extent of Executive Power of State |
| D. | Conduct of Business of the Government of India. |
| Answer» C. Extent of Executive Power of State | |
| 145. |
Plastics have been around since 1860s. But the first plastic made wholly of artificial materials was not patented till the 20th century. It was named Bakelite after its inventor Leo Hendrik Bakeland. In which year was it patented? |
| A. | 1909 |
| B. | 1911 |
| C. | 1935 |
| D. | 1954 |
| Answer» B. 1911 | |
| 146. |
Leh in Ladakh is at a higher altitude than Delhi in the plains. Which of the following statements is true about boiling water in Leh as compared to boiling it in Delhi? |
| A. | Water boils at a lower temperature in Leh |
| B. | Water boils at a higher temperature in Delhi |
| C. | Both A and B. |
| D. | Water boils at a higher temperature in Leh |
| Answer» D. Water boils at a higher temperature in Leh | |
| 147. |
Vibration that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear is called sound. The loudness of sound is determined by what property of sound? |
| A. | Frequency |
| B. | Velocity |
| C. | Amplitude |
| D. | Wavelength |
| Answer» D. Wavelength | |
| 148. |
Noble gases or inert gases are so named because they are highly unreactive and do not form compounds under normal conditions. Which of these is not an inert gas? |
| A. | Xenon |
| B. | Radon |
| C. | Oganesson |
| D. | Zirconium |
| Answer» E. | |
| 149. |
The classical Rutherford scattering of alpha particles against the nuclei of this element is an example of 'elastic scattering' because the energy and velocity of the outgoing scattered particle is the same as that with which it began. What element did Rutherford use in his experiment? |
| A. | Copper |
| B. | Helium |
| C. | Gold |
| D. | Plutonium |
| Answer» D. Plutonium | |
| 150. |
A mole is defined as the mass of substance containing the same number of fundamental units as there are atoms in exactly 12.000 g of\[^{\text{12}}\text{C}\]. Which of these would you expect to weigh the most? |
| A. | 10 moles of water |
| B. | 0.2 moles of sucrose \[\text{(}{{\text{C}}_{\text{12}}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{22}}}{{\text{O}}_{\text{11}}}\text{)}\] |
| C. | 2 moles of \[\text{C}{{\text{O}}_{2}}\] |
| D. | 2 moles of \[\text{CaC}{{\text{O}}_{3}}\] |
| Answer» E. | |