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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.
| 1451. |
Census in India is generally done after how many years? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 1452. |
As per the 'Livestock Census 2019' of India, the approximate percentage increase in the livestock population as compared to 2012 census is: |
| A. | 4.6 |
| B. | 6.5 |
| C. | 4.3 |
| D. | 5.6 |
| Answer» B. 6.5 | |
| 1453. |
Match the following states with their respective Maternal Mortality Rates (MMR) during 2014-16 :StateMMR (a) Kerala(i) 237(b) Assam(ii) 199(c) Maharashtra(iii) 66(d) Rajasthan(iv) 61 (v) 46 |
| A. | (a)-(v), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i) |
| B. | (a)-(v), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii) |
| C. | (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) |
| D. | (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) |
| Answer» C. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) | |
| 1454. |
Indian Railways network connects about ______ stations. |
| A. | 12,000 |
| B. | 14,000 |
| C. | 8,000 |
| D. | 10,000 |
| Answer» D. 10,000 | |
| 1455. |
Aquifer mapping done to assess |
| A. | Ground water situation |
| B. | State legal situation |
| C. | Position of women in the State |
| D. | Animal census |
| Answer» B. State legal situation | |
| 1456. |
On which river was the Pulichintala Project constructed? |
| A. | River Godavari |
| B. | River Krishna |
| C. | River Tungabhadra |
| D. | River Pennar |
| Answer» C. River Tungabhadra | |
| 1457. |
Physiographic region of India covering the maximum area is: |
| A. | Deccan plateau |
| B. | Northern plains |
| C. | Northern mountains |
| D. | Coastal plains |
| Answer» B. Northern plains | |
| 1458. |
Extrusive rocks are a type of: |
| A. | Sedimentary rocks |
| B. | Fossil rocks |
| C. | Metamorphic rocks |
| D. | Igneous rocks |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1459. |
Most plants can be generally classified into how many categories? |
| A. | One |
| B. | Three |
| C. | Five |
| D. | Seven |
| Answer» C. Five | |
| 1460. |
Alluvial soil covers almost ________ percent of the total area of India. |
| A. | 30 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 50 |
| Answer» D. 50 | |
| 1461. |
As per Census-2011, the literacy rate of Uttar Pradesh is |
| A. | 74.01% |
| B. | 72.60% |
| C. | 69.72% |
| D. | 70.60% |
| Answer» D. 70.60% | |
| 1462. |
At which of the following towns the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi combines to form River Ganga? |
| A. | Haridwar |
| B. | Rishikesh |
| C. | Rudraprayag |
| D. | Devprayag |
| E. | None of the above/More than above |
| Answer» E. None of the above/More than above | |
| 1463. |
_________ is situated between Sindh and Betwa rivers. |
| A. | Raisen |
| B. | Vidisha |
| C. | Ashoknagar |
| D. | Bhopal |
| Answer» D. Bhopal | |
| 1464. |
According to the Census 2011, what is the population density of India? |
| A. | 372 per sq. km |
| B. | 382 per sq. km |
| C. | 352 per sq. km |
| D. | 362 per sq. km |
| Answer» C. 352 per sq. km | |
| 1465. |
Maps showing cities, towns and villages and different countries and states of the world with their boundaries are called ______ maps. |
| A. | Relief |
| B. | Political |
| C. | Thematic |
| D. | Symbolic |
| Answer» C. Thematic | |
| 1466. |
India's coastline measures : |
| A. | 7416.6 kms |
| B. | 7515.6 kms |
| C. | 7516.6 kms |
| D. | 7316.6 kms |
| Answer» D. 7316.6 kms | |
| 1467. |
As per 2011 census, the population of Haryana forms approximately _____ per cent of India’s population. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 13 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |
| 1468. |
A set of non - conventional sources of energy out of the following is: |
| A. | Mineral oil, natural gas, coal |
| B. | Coal, wind energy, bio gas |
| C. | Solar energy, atomic energy, wind energy |
| D. | Geo - thermal energy, natural gas, petroleum |
| Answer» D. Geo - thermal energy, natural gas, petroleum | |
| 1469. |
Murshidabad district is bisected into two halves by |
| A. | Mahananda river |
| B. | Jalangi river |
| C. | Bhagirathi river |
| D. | Mathabhanga river |
| Answer» D. Mathabhanga river | |
| 1470. |
Against which dam was Narmada Bachao Andolan started? |
| A. | Sardar Sarovar Dam |
| B. | Bargi Dam |
| C. | Tungabhadra Dam |
| D. | Bhakra Nangal Dam |
| Answer» B. Bargi Dam | |
| 1471. |
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which of the following is a near-threatened species? |
| A. | Spot billed pelican |
| B. | Great Indian Bustard |
| C. | Forest owlet |
| D. | Lesser Florican |
| Answer» B. Great Indian Bustard | |
| 1472. |
Kolkata-Mumbai National Highway via Agra is known as |
| A. | NH-5 |
| B. | NH-8 |
| C. | NH-3 |
| D. | NH-6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1473. |
In which year Shamshabad International Airport was commissioned? |
| A. | 2006 |
| B. | 2007 |
| C. | 2008 |
| D. | 2009 |
| Answer» D. 2009 | |
| 1474. |
Consider the following pairs:HillsRegion1. Cardamom HillsCoromandel Coast2. Kaimur HillsKonkan Coast3. Mahadeo HillsCentral India4. Mikir HillsNorth-East IndiaWhich of the above pairs are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 | |
| 1475. |
Examine the following pairs and find out the correct answer:(a) Babul - Thorn forests(b) Neem - Evergreen forests(c) Pine - Tropical forests(d) Teak - Deciduous forestsChoose the correct answer/pairs: |
| A. | (a) and (b) only |
| B. | (a) and (c) only |
| C. | (b) and (c) only |
| D. | (a) and (d) only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1476. |
In which of the following states is Atal Setu bridge located that was recently inaugurated? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 1477. |
As per Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, which state of India has the highest per capita income as of Sep 2019? |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
| 1478. |
In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct: |
| A. | Godavari – Kabini |
| B. | Indus – Subansiri |
| C. | Krishna – Manjra |
| D. | Alaknanda – Pindar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1479. |
How much of the total area of Uttar Pradesh comes under forest cover? |
| A. | About 5.88% |
| B. | About 6.88% |
| C. | About 10.8% |
| D. | About 9.01% |
| Answer» C. About 10.8% | |
| 1480. |
“Inversion” of Rainfall” is associated with |
| A. | Orographic rainfall |
| B. | Convectional rainfall |
| C. | Cyclonic rainfall (Tropical) |
| D. | Cyclonic rainfall (Temperate) |
| Answer» B. Convectional rainfall | |
| 1481. |
Between which two states is the Krishna-Godavari water dispute noticed? |
| A. | Andhra - Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Tamil Nadu - karnatak |
| C. | Andhra - Karnatak |
| D. | Karnatak - Maharashtra |
| Answer» C. Andhra - Karnatak | |
| 1482. |
In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in |
| A. | Meghalaya |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Himachal Pradesh | |
| 1483. |
Flood can be prevented__________ |
| A. | By making slope on land |
| B. | By removing the water cover |
| C. | Cutting of forests |
| D. | By making a dam on the rivers and planting trees |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1484. |
Damanganga Reservoir Project with about 115 km of minor canals and distributaries is located in ________. |
| A. | NCT |
| B. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| C. | Puducherry |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» C. Puducherry | |
| 1485. |
______ pass of Arunachal Pradesh is on the Trijunction of India, China and Myanmar. |
| A. | Jelep La |
| B. | Nathu La |
| C. | Diphu |
| D. | Dihang |
| Answer» D. Dihang | |
| 1486. |
In the 2001 census, Madhya Pradesh has been bifurcated into |
| A. | Narmada Valley and Chattisgarh |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh and Narmada Valley |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha |
| Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha | |
| 1487. |
Name of the airport at Indore is_____ Airport. |
| A. | Devi Ahilyyabai Holkar International |
| B. | Raja Scindia International |
| C. | Raja Bhoj |
| D. | Dhana International |
| Answer» B. Raja Scindia International | |
| 1488. |
_______ Soil is red in color and not suitable for agriculture found along Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and small parts of Chotanagpur and Meghalaya.A. Alluvial SoilB. Red soilC. Laterite SoilD. Regur Soil |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | D |
| D. | C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1489. |
According to Census 2011 of India, what is the population density per square kilometer of Uttar Pradesh? |
| A. | 829 |
| B. | 920 |
| C. | 620 |
| D. | 720 |
| Answer» B. 920 | |
| 1490. |
Consider the following rivers:1. Vamsadhara2. Indravati3. Pranahita4. PennarWhich of the above are tributaries of Godavari? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1491. |
In India, district roads are maintained by: |
| A. | Zilla parishad |
| B. | State government |
| C. | Central government |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. State government | |
| 1492. |
Literacy rate of West Bengal is |
| A. | 82.67% |
| B. | 74.04% |
| C. | 76.26% |
| D. | 71.16% |
| Answer» D. 71.16% | |
| 1493. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct one(s).1. As per 2011 census, the percentage of agricultural laborers constitutes more than 30% of total workers in the State of Punjab.2. In 2019, Punjab had nearly 25 lakh hectares under Basmati which is less water consumption than other varieties of paddy.Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1494. |
According to the survey conducted by IRCTC in 2016, which of the following stations was NOT in the list of top 10 rankings for the cleanest stations in India. |
| A. | GANDHIDHAM - Western Railway |
| B. | BEAS - Northern Railway |
| C. | PRATAPGARH - Northern Railway |
| D. | NASIK ROAD - Central Railway |
| Answer» D. NASIK ROAD - Central Railway | |
| 1495. |
In vermi-processing toilets human excreta is treated by: |
| A. | ants |
| B. | earthworms |
| C. | bacteria |
| D. | fungi |
| Answer» C. bacteria | |
| 1496. |
In which of the following years the Ambala Air strip built in Haryana? |
| A. | 1917 |
| B. | 1918 |
| C. | 1919 |
| D. | 1923 |
| Answer» D. 1923 | |
| 1497. |
______ range is the largest range of the lower Himalayas. |
| A. | Dauladhar |
| B. | Zanskar |
| C. | Ladakh |
| D. | Pir Panjal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1498. |
According to a report titled 'All India Tiger Estimation - 2018', the number of tigers in India in 2018 was ______. |
| A. | 3065 |
| B. | 2967 |
| C. | 2753 |
| D. | 2547 |
| Answer» C. 2753 | |
| 1499. |
On which lake is the world's only floating post office situated? |
| A. | Loktak Lake |
| B. | Dal Lake |
| C. | Wular Lake |
| D. | Chilika Lake |
| Answer» C. Wular Lake | |
| 1500. |
Examine the following statements about the 'population sex ratio' as per the 2011 census and Government of Telangana:A. The sex ratio of Telangana was 988 which implies that it is not in favour of females.B. As per district-wise sex ratio, eleven districts of Telangana had more female population than the male population.C. Sex ratio in thirteen districts was less than the state average.D. Sex ratio in twenty-one districts of Telangana was more than the state average.Choose the correct answer: |
| A. | A, B and D only |
| B. | A and C only |
| C. | B and D only |
| D. | A,, B and C only |
| Answer» B. A and C only | |