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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.
| 1401. |
_________ are defined as the mass movement of rock, debris or earth down a slope. |
| A. | Earthquake |
| B. | Cyclone |
| C. | Flood |
| D. | Landslide |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1402. |
Baglihar Dam is situated in which of these states? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1403. |
Distance wise, which is the longest train in India ? |
| A. | Himsagar Express - Jammu Tawi to Kanyakumari |
| B. | Vivek Express - Dibmgarh to Kanyakumari |
| C. | Ten Jammu Express - Tirunelveli to Jammu |
| D. | Navyug Express - Mangalore to Jammu |
| Answer» C. Ten Jammu Express - Tirunelveli to Jammu | |
| 1404. |
Rains caused by thunderstorms during the hot weather season (mid-March to mid-June) in Karnataka are called |
| A. | Kalbaisakhi |
| B. | Mango showers |
| C. | Loo |
| D. | Cherry blossoms |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1405. |
'Kurala' in the Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudra Gupta is identified with |
| A. | Chilika lake |
| B. | Pulicut lake |
| C. | Kolleru lake |
| D. | Kondapalli vagu |
| Answer» D. Kondapalli vagu | |
| 1406. |
\({23^{\frac{1}{2}}}{\rm{\;}}\)degrees north latitude marks what? |
| A. | Tropic of Cancer |
| B. | Tropic of Capricorn |
| C. | Arctic Circle |
| D. | Antarctic Circle |
| Answer» B. Tropic of Capricorn | |
| 1407. |
In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material?1. Unlike traditional asphalt, Bioasphalt is not based on fossil fuels.2. Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources.3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials.4. It is eco-friendly to use Bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads.Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 only | |
| 1408. |
Rajasthan desert or Thar desert is the expanse of which of the following? |
| A. | Pliocene |
| B. | Paleocene |
| C. | Pleistocene and recent deposits |
| D. | Oligocene |
| Answer» D. Oligocene | |
| 1409. |
Amritdhara water fall is on which river? |
| A. | Maniyari river |
| B. | Mahanadi |
| C. | Indravatt river |
| D. | Hasdo river |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1410. |
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – I(Centre)List – II(Minerals)(A) Malkum(i) Iron Ore(B) Dallirajhara(ii) Coal(C) Koraput(iii) Manganese(D) Chitradurga(iv) Bauxite |
| A. | (A) - (3), (B) - (2), (C) - (1), (D) - (4) |
| B. | (A) - (2), (B) - (1), (C) - (4), (D) - (3) |
| C. | (A) - (4), (B) - (3), (C) - (2), (D) - (1) |
| D. | (A) - (1), (B) - (2), (C) - (3), (D) - (4) |
| Answer» C. (A) - (4), (B) - (3), (C) - (2), (D) - (1) | |
| 1411. |
Kolleru lake is located between |
| A. | Godavari and Cauvery |
| B. | Godavari and Krishna |
| C. | Krishna and Cauvery |
| D. | Mahanadi and Godavari |
| Answer» C. Krishna and Cauvery | |
| 1412. |
In which state is Sasthamcotta Lake located? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Telangana |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Telangana | |
| 1413. |
On which of the following rivers is the Bhakra Nangal Dam constructed? |
| A. | Sutlej |
| B. | Ganga |
| C. | Mahanadi |
| D. | Beas |
| Answer» B. Ganga | |
| 1414. |
Guru Ghasidas National Park is located in: |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Chhattisgarh |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Bihar | |
| 1415. |
According to the 2011 census, population density in India is? |
| A. | 325 |
| B. | 335 |
| C. | 382 |
| D. | 385 |
| Answer» D. 385 | |
| 1416. |
Average literacy rate of Madhya Pradesh according to 2011 census was |
| A. | 24.33% |
| B. | 58.19% |
| C. | 69.32% |
| D. | 75.2% |
| Answer» D. 75.2% | |
| 1417. |
According to the 2011 census, which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» D. Chhattisgarh | |
| 1418. |
Arrange the following inventions in the field of cotton industry in chronological order (starting with the earliest): 1. James Hargreaves's Spinning Jenny2. John Kay's Flying Shuttle3. Samuel Crompton's Mule4. Richard Arkwright's Water FrameSelect the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| B. | 2, 1, 4, 3 |
| C. | 4, 1, 3, 2 |
| D. | 2, 4, 1, 3 |
| Answer» C. 4, 1, 3, 2 | |
| 1419. |
Choose the correct statements related to protected forests.A) People could take head-loads of woodB) People could collect forest produce for their own useC) People could graze their cattleD) No one could enter these forests |
| A. | A, B and C are correct but D is wrong |
| B. | A, B and C are wrong but D is correct |
| C. | A and B are correct but C and D are wrong |
| D. | A and B are wrong but C and D are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1420. |
In which part of India is the Dandakaranya situated? |
| A. | Northern |
| B. | East |
| C. | Central |
| D. | Western |
| Answer» C. Central | |
| 1421. |
After India’s 29th state, Telangana, was created, which of the following parties formed the first government in the state? |
| A. | Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) |
| B. | Telangana Rajya Samithi (TRS) |
| C. | Telangana Loka Samithi (TLS) |
| D. | Telangana Maha Samithi (TMS) |
| Answer» B. Telangana Rajya Samithi (TRS) | |
| 1422. |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli is union territory located between the states Maharashtra and _________. |
| A. | Uttarakhand |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1423. |
Consider the following rivers:a) Narmadab) Brahmaputrac) Godavarid) TaptiWhich of the above is/are flowing into the Bay of Bengal? |
| A. | a), b) and c) only |
| B. | and c) only |
| C. | and b) only |
| D. | and c) only |
| Answer» C. and b) only | |
| 1424. |
An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.Assertion (A): Simla is colder than Delhi.Reason (R): Simla is at a higher altitude as compared to Delhi.Choose the correct option. |
| A. | A is true but R is false. |
| B. | A is false but R is true. |
| C. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| D. | Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| Answer» D. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. | |
| 1425. |
Gondwana hills is located in which of the following states? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Uttarakhand |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1426. |
After realizing the need for energy conservation, Rahul decided to change various ways in his routine and use new methods. He started using a bicycle to go to school instead of a car. At home, he told his sister to turn off the computer and TV when not in use. He also asked his father to replace all the incandescent bulbs in his house with CFL bulbs. He started turning off the lights during the day and used maximum of the daylight. However, because Rahul loves the cool comfort of AC, he decided to install centralized air conditioning in his house. Now, according to you, which activity is not related to energy conservation? |
| A. | Use of CFL Bulb |
| B. | Switching off the computer when not in use |
| C. | Home centralized air conditioning |
| D. | Use of bicycle to commute |
| Answer» D. Use of bicycle to commute | |
| 1427. |
In terms of area, which is the second-largest state in India? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 1428. |
Bhopal is the Capital City of which of the following states? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1429. |
As per Census of India (2011) which of the following States has the lowest percentage share of child population in rural areas? |
| A. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1430. |
Geographic Indication (GI) status provides legal protection to agricultural _____ of unique geographic origin and development.A. ProductB. LandC. ToolsD. Waste |
| A. | D |
| B. | A |
| C. | C |
| D. | B |
| Answer» C. C | |
| 1431. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – II (Coal/gas mines)List – II (District)(A) Kesardesar(i) Jaisalmer(B) Kapurdi(ii) Nagaur(C) Matasukh(iii) Bikaner(D) Tanot(iv) Barmer |
| A. | (A) - (iii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i) |
| B. | (A) - (iii), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (i) |
| C. | (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv) |
| D. | (A) - (i), (B) - (iv), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii) |
| Answer» B. (A) - (iii), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (i) | |
| 1432. |
In which state are the Khetri mines located? |
| A. | Orisha |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Bihar | |
| 1433. |
Ox-bow lakes are formed when river is ______. |
| A. | Fast moving |
| B. | At steep slope |
| C. | At very low gradient |
| D. | At near point of origin |
| Answer» D. At near point of origin | |
| 1434. |
Arrange the following cities in ascending order starting from North to South of India: |
| A. | Panchkula, Najibabad, Seoni, Karimnagar, Anantapur, Mandi |
| B. | Mandi - Panchkula - Najibabad - Seoni - Karimnagar- Anantapur |
| C. | Panchkula - Mandi - Seoni -Najibabad - Karimnagar - Anantapur |
| D. | Panchkula - Mandi - Seoni - Najibabad - Anantapur - Karimnagar |
| Answer» C. Panchkula - Mandi - Seoni -Najibabad - Karimnagar - Anantapur | |
| 1435. |
___________ is known as India’s Spice Garden. |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Karanataka |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1436. |
A wet, swampy and marshy region in the northern plain is called ____. |
| A. | Bhabar |
| B. | Khadar |
| C. | Terai |
| D. | Kankar |
| Answer» D. Kankar | |
| 1437. |
In which part of India, Dry soil is found? |
| A. | Gangetic Plain |
| B. | Chhotanagpur Plateau |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Nilgiri Hills |
| Answer» D. Nilgiri Hills | |
| 1438. |
______ is land which is left fallow (uncultivated) for more than five years and can be brought under cultivation after improving it through reclamation practices. |
| A. | Permanent pastures |
| B. | Current fallow |
| C. | Forest land |
| D. | Culturable wasteland |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1439. |
Growing of two or more crops simultaneously on the same field in a definite pattern is known as |
| A. | mixed cropping |
| B. | inter cropping |
| C. | mixed farming |
| D. | hybrid farming |
| Answer» C. mixed farming | |
| 1440. |
Name the national bird of Bhutan. |
| A. | Parrot |
| B. | Raven |
| C. | Magei |
| D. | Peacock |
| Answer» C. Magei | |
| 1441. |
Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary is in which district? |
| A. | Kottayam |
| B. | Palakkad |
| C. | Wayanad |
| D. | Idukki |
| Answer» D. Idukki | |
| 1442. |
Baglihar Dam is constructed on which river? |
| A. | Chenab |
| B. | Sutlej |
| C. | Indus |
| D. | Ravi |
| Answer» B. Sutlej | |
| 1443. |
Despite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal?1. It is the policy of India to save its own coal reserves for the future, and import them from other countries for the present use.2. Most of the power plants in India are coal-based and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of coal from within the country.3. Steel companies need a large quantity of coking coal which has to be imported.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 1444. |
Chandigarh is the capital of which of the following states? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Both Punjab and Haryana |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» D. Punjab | |
| 1445. |
'Barkana Falls' is located on which river? |
| A. | cauvery |
| B. | Sita |
| C. | Aghanashini |
| D. | Mahanandi |
| Answer» C. Aghanashini | |
| 1446. |
Arrange the following fuel in the decreasing order of air pollution caused by burning a kilogram of each of them: |
| A. | CNG, Petrol, Diesel |
| B. | Diesel, Petrol, CNG |
| C. | Petrol, Diesel, CNG |
| D. | Diesel, CNG, Petrol |
| Answer» D. Diesel, CNG, Petrol | |
| 1447. |
According to Indian Population Census, 2011, the percentage of literacy among males and females both is lowest for the State of - |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. Jammu and Kashmir | |
| 1448. |
How many groups has ICAR divided Indian soils into? |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 9 |
| Answer» B. 7 | |
| 1449. |
In which layer of soil, is more humus present ? |
| A. | D |
| B. | C |
| C. | B |
| D. | A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1450. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:List - I(Rivers)List - II(Their Tributaries)a. Krishna1. Chambalb. Brahmaputra2. Indravatic. Godavari3. Tistad. Yamuna4. Bhima |
| A. | a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1 |
| B. | a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2 |
| C. | a - 4, b - 3, c - 1, d - 2 |
| D. | a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1 |
| Answer» B. a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2 | |