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This section includes 2196 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1701. |
In which state is the Hirakud Dam located? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 1702. |
In which hydro electricity project, the Government of Rajasthan has entered in the partnership with neighbouring States? |
| A. | Bhakra Nangal Project |
| B. | Chambal Project |
| C. | Bas Project |
| D. | All of the given options |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1703. |
Kishanganga Project is a major reason for contention between India and ________. |
| A. | Nepal |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Pakistan |
| D. | China |
| Answer» D. China | |
| 1704. |
Kandhamal Haldi, a variety of turmeric indigenous to ______, earned the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from Intellectual Property (India) in April, 2019. |
| A. | Meghalaya |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» C. Assam | |
| 1705. |
Geographically, the smallest state of India is___ |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» C. Assam | |
| 1706. |
Percentage area of Rajasthan to the total area of India is |
| A. | 9.95% |
| B. | 10.55% |
| C. | 10.41% |
| D. | 11.45% |
| Answer» D. 11.45% | |
| 1707. |
Arrange the following hills according to their location from north to south:1. Nallamala hills2. Shevaroy hills3. Palkonda hills4. Javadi hills |
| A. | 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 |
| B. | 3 - 1 - 4 - 2 |
| C. | 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 |
| D. | 4 - 2 - 1 - 3 |
| Answer» B. 3 - 1 - 4 - 2 | |
| 1708. |
Name the westernmost point of India. |
| A. | Dahod |
| B. | Guhar Moti |
| C. | Bharuch |
| D. | Amreli |
| Answer» C. Bharuch | |
| 1709. |
Earthquake tremors are caused by the disturbance deep down inside the uppermost layer of the earth called the ________. |
| A. | Core |
| B. | Kernel |
| C. | Pith |
| D. | Crust |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1710. |
Pemba Island is famous for the cultivation of which of the following? |
| A. | coffee |
| B. | Rice |
| C. | Wheat |
| D. | Cloves |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1711. |
How many airports are there in Haryana? |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 1712. |
According to 2011 census, which of the following states has the lowest child sex-ratio both in Rural and Urban areas? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» D. Jammu and Kashmir | |
| 1713. |
Myanmar shares around _______ border with India. |
| A. | 1,238 km |
| B. | 1,338 km |
| C. | 1,438 km |
| D. | 1,643 km |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1714. |
Consider the following minerals:1. Bentonite2. Chromite3. Kyanite4. SillimaniteIn India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1715. |
Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time zone followed throughout the country. It is the actual time of which of the following palces? |
| A. | Nagpur |
| B. | Bhagalpur |
| C. | Mirzapur |
| D. | Patna |
| Answer» D. Patna | |
| 1716. |
Marble is what type of rock? |
| A. | Metamorphic |
| B. | Igneous |
| C. | Sedimentary |
| D. | Halite |
| Answer» B. Igneous | |
| 1717. |
In which of the following states Marshy/ Peaty soil is NOT predominantly found? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Odisha | |
| 1718. |
Consider the following statements about Eastern Peripheral Expressway:a) It is also known as Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal Expressway.b) The total length of this expressway is more than 200 K.M.Which of the above statement is / are true? |
| A. | Only a) is true |
| B. | Only b) is true |
| C. | neither a) nor b) is true |
| D. | both a) and b) are true |
| Answer» B. Only b) is true | |
| 1719. |
Damdama lake is situated in the District of_______. |
| A. | Faridabad |
| B. | Gurgaon |
| C. | Rohtak |
| D. | Hisar |
| Answer» C. Rohtak | |
| 1720. |
As of November 2019, Telangana shares its capital city with: |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 1721. |
According to 2011 state of maximum population in India is - |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 1722. |
Consider the following tributaries of River Yamuna and arrange them from West to East :1. Betwa2. Ken3. Sindh4. ChambalSelect the correct answer from the codes given below. |
| A. | 4, 3, 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 3, 2, 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 1 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1723. |
In the State of Chhattisgarh, in which year, the whole system of Paddy procurement at support price has been computerized by the public distribution system department? |
| A. | Year 2007-08 |
| B. | Year 2004-05 |
| C. | Year 2006-07 |
| D. | Year 2005-06 |
| Answer» B. Year 2004-05 | |
| 1724. |
Monsoon forests are found where rainfall is |
| A. | 70 - 200 cm |
| B. | 50 - 150 cm |
| C. | 150 - 200 cm |
| D. | 70 - 100 cm |
| Answer» B. 50 - 150 cm | |
| 1725. |
Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports is located in ______. |
| A. | Agartala |
| B. | Patiala |
| C. | Cuttack |
| D. | Karnal |
| Answer» C. Cuttack | |
| 1726. |
Match the following List - I List - IIA) RiceI) Uttar PradeshB) CoconutsII) KarnatakaC) SorghumIII) West BengalD) WheatIV) Kerala |
| A. | A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-1 |
| B. | A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-1 |
| C. | A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III |
| D. | A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV |
| Answer» B. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-1 | |
| 1727. |
High Himalayan grasslands of Uttarakhand are known as: |
| A. | Bhabar |
| B. | Tarai |
| C. | Bugyal |
| D. | Passes |
| Answer» D. Passes | |
| 1728. |
Land Revenue Records maintained in India have categorized land-use into |
| A. | 6 categories |
| B. | 9 categories |
| C. | 15 categories |
| D. | 21 categories |
| Answer» C. 15 categories | |
| 1729. |
In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply? |
| A. | It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger. |
| B. | It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction |
| C. | It is endemic to a particular region of India |
| D. | Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context |
| Answer» B. It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction | |
| 1730. |
According to 2011 census, Madhya Pradesh had a literacy rate of _____. |
| A. | 93.5% |
| B. | 69.3% |
| C. | 45.3% |
| D. | 53.9% |
| Answer» C. 45.3% | |
| 1731. |
As per 2011 Census, the literacy rate of India in percentage was |
| A. | 72.02% |
| B. | 72.80% |
| C. | 74.04% |
| D. | 75.60% |
| Answer» D. 75.60% | |
| 1732. |
Borra caves are situated on the East Coast of India in which of the following hills? |
| A. | Ananthagiri Hill |
| B. | Nallamala Hills |
| C. | Horsley Hills |
| D. | Nagari Hills |
| Answer» B. Nallamala Hills | |
| 1733. |
A policy which involves fixing the maximum size of land which could be owned by an individual is called ______. |
| A. | land mapping |
| B. | land ceiling |
| C. | land jamming |
| D. | land capping |
| Answer» C. land jamming | |
| 1734. |
PREW means |
| A. | Population Regulations Engineering Wing |
| B. | Panchayath Raj Economic Wing |
| C. | Panchayath Raj Engineering Wing |
| D. | Power Rules Effective Wing |
| Answer» B. Panchayath Raj Economic Wing | |
| 1735. |
Match the followingName of RiverPlace of Origin(a) Luni River(i) Gogunda Hills(b) Berach River(ii) Vindhyachal Hills(c) Som River(iii) Naag Hills(d) Mahi River(iv) Bichha Mera Hills |
| A. | (a) – (4), (b) – (3), (c – (2), (d) – (1) |
| B. | (a) – (3), (b) – (1), (c – (4), (d) – (2) |
| C. | (a) – (1), (b) – (3), (c – (4), (d) – (2) |
| D. | (a) – (3), (b) – (2), (c – (1), (d) – (4) |
| Answer» C. (a) – (1), (b) – (3), (c – (4), (d) – (2) | |
| 1736. |
Bhilai in the state of Chattishgarh is famous for the industry of |
| A. | Cotton textile |
| B. | Fertilizer |
| C. | Iron and Steel |
| D. | Aluminium |
| Answer» D. Aluminium | |
| 1737. |
Black cotton soil of India is called |
| A. | khadar |
| B. | bhangar |
| C. | regur |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 1738. |
First official census in India was conducted in the year _______. |
| A. | 1871 |
| B. | 1927 |
| C. | 1910 |
| D. | 1887 |
| Answer» B. 1927 | |
| 1739. |
As per the National Population Policy 2000, by which year is it aimed to stabilize the population in India? |
| A. | Year 2046 |
| B. | Year 2050 |
| C. | Year 2049 |
| D. | Year 2047 |
| Answer» B. Year 2050 | |
| 1740. |
How many coastal districts are there in mainland India? |
| A. | 78 |
| B. | 45 |
| C. | 66 |
| D. | 29 |
| Answer» D. 29 | |
| 1741. |
Great barrier Reef is located in which country ? |
| A. | Chile |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | USA |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» C. USA | |
| 1742. |
How many forest territorial circles has Madhya Pradesh been divided into? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 16 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 13 |
| Answer» C. 14 | |
| 1743. |
Hirakud dam is built over _________ river. |
| A. | Mahanadi |
| B. | Tapi |
| C. | Narmada |
| D. | Sutlej |
| Answer» B. Tapi | |
| 1744. |
Fertile riverine alluvial soil is best suited for producing ________. |
| A. | Corn |
| B. | cotton |
| C. | rice |
| D. | tea |
| Answer» D. tea | |
| 1745. |
Match List-I and List-Il and select the correct answer from the code given below :List – ILakesList – IIStateA. Ashtamudi1. HaryanaB. Pulicat2. KeralaC. Roopkund3. Tamil NaduD. Surajkund4. Uttarakhand |
| A. | A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4 |
| B. | A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1 |
| C. | A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1 |
| D. | A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3 |
| Answer» C. A - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1 | |
| 1746. |
In which village of present Chamoli district, the megalithic burials were discovered in 1956 A. D. ? |
| A. | Malari |
| B. | Kosha |
| C. | Kailashpur |
| D. | Niti |
| Answer» B. Kosha | |
| 1747. |
Cape Comorin is located in ________. |
| A. | India |
| B. | Pakistan |
| C. | South Africa |
| D. | South America |
| Answer» B. Pakistan | |
| 1748. |
In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?1. Cambay Basin2. Cauvery Basin3. Krishna-Godavari BasinSelect the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1749. |
In India, the maximum rural settlement is found in |
| A. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. West Bengal | |
| 1750. |
Nilgiri Tahr is _________. |
| A. | Cow |
| B. | Goat |
| C. | Bull |
| D. | Cat |
| Answer» C. Bull | |