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General Knowledge Questions with solutions MCQs

1. Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) is AADHAR based payment Appp developed by which of the following organization?

A

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

B

National Informatics Centre (NIC)

C

National Payments Corporation of India ( NPCI)

D

Department of Financial Services, Government of India.

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) is an Indian mobile payment App developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Named after B. R. Ambedkar and launched on 30 December 2016. It is intended to facilitate e-payments directly through banks and encourage cashless transactions.

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2. What is the currency of Sweden?

A

Krona

B

Euro

C

Real

D

Kuna

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The krona (Swedish: [ˈkrûːna] (About this soundlisten); plural: kronor; sign: kr; code: SEK) is the official currency of Sweden.

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3. Which of the following awards is considered as Asia`s Nobel Prize?

A

Jnanpith Award

B

Ramon Magsaysay Award

C

Sant Kabir Award

D

VYas Samman

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay`s example of integrity in governance, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society.The prize was established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund based in New York City with the concurrence of the Philippine government.

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4. "An Idealist View of Life" is a work of which of the following former Presidents of India?

A

Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam

B

Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma

C

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishan

D

Dr. Zakir Hussain

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Radhakrishnan`s written works include Indian Philosophy, 2 vol. (1923–27), The Philosophy of the Upanishads (1924), An Idealist View of Life (1932), Eastern Religions and Western Thought (1939), and East and West: Some Reflections (1955)

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5. "A Brief History of Time", has been authored by?

A

James Watson

B

Stephen Hawking

C

William K . Hartmann

D

Cari Sagan

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes is a book on theoretical cosmology by English physicist Stephen Hawking. It was first published in 1988.

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6. Which of the following is India`s highest honour in the field of literature?

A

VYas Samman

B

Kalidas Samman

C

Jnanpith Award

D

Saraswati Samman

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Jnanpith Award, highest literary award in India, given annually for the best creative literary writing to writers in any of the 22 “scheduled languages” recognized in the Indian Constitution. The prize carries a cash award, a citation, and a bronze replica of Vagdevi (Saraswati), the goddess of learning.

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7. Who among the following has been nominated for the BCCI Lifetime Achievment Award for Women, introduced for the first time to recognize the contribution of women cricketers?

A

Harmanpreet Kour

B

Mithali Raj

C

Mamatha Maben

D

Shanta Rangaswamy

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Former domestic cricket giants Rajinder Goel and Padmakar Shivalkar, who were not fortunate enough to play for India, were on Monday nominated for the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award alongside former national captain Shantha Rangaswamy, who became the first woman to be chosen for the honour.

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8. Article 346 of the Indian Constitution recognizes Hindi in which of the following scripts as the official language of Central Government of India?

A

Devanagari

B

Brahmi

C

Roman

D

Perso-Arabic

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

In the Constitution of India, Article 346 recognizes Hindi as the language in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Government of India.

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9. The Olympic Symbol which consists of five Olympic rings, in blue, yellow, black, green and red colour represents the union of five

A

Greek gods

B

Continents

C

Planets

D

Oceans

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

“The Olympic flag has a white background, with five interlaced rings in the centre: blue, yellow, black, green and red. This design is symbolic; it represents the five continents of the world, united by Olympism, while the six colours are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time.”

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10. The Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995 on the occassion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The first Indian recipient of this award was

A

C.D. Deshmukh

B

Dr. Murlidhar Devidas Amte

C

Vinoba Bhave

D

Dr. S Radhakrishnan

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Correct Answer : B
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11. World`s first Iron Pillar is located in which of the following countries?

A

China

B

Bangladesh

C

Pakistan

D

India

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

D

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12. Which of the following is NOT a zaid crop?

A

cucumber

B

Pumpkin

C

Watermelon

D

Wheat

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

D

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13. Which one the following is NOT an Indirect Tax?

A

Income tax

B

VAT

C

sales tax

D

Excise duty

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Correct Answer : A
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A

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14. In which of the following states is the river Tapti originated from?

A

Maharashtra

B

Telangana

C

Gujarat

D

Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

D

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15. Which of the following team won the first FIFA women`s world cup?

A

Argentina

B

Brazil

C

United States

D

Uruguay

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

C

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16. Which of the following scientists discovered the Dynamite?

A

Alfred Nobel

B

Elisha Otis

C

Richard Jordan Gatling

D

George Westinghouse

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Correct Answer : A
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A

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17. Which year is a benchmark to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals as per the United Nations?

A

2035

B

2030

C

2040

D

2025

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

B

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18. Which of the following is the youngest person to receive Noble Prize?

A

Malala Yousafzai

B

Lawrence Bragg

C

Tsung-Dao Lee

D

Carl D. Anderson

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Correct Answer : A
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A

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19. World`s first commercial bio-fueled rocket Stardust 1.0 was launched by which of the following countries?

A

China

B

United States

C

India

D

Germany

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

B

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20. Manganiyars can be found in which of the following states?

A

Rajasthan

B

Kerala

C

Jammu and Kashmir

D

Tamil Nadu

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

A

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21. In which year was Bhagat Singh martyred?

A

1926

B

1928

C

1931

D

1941

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

C

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22. Which of the following was NOT a reason for introducing new economic reforms in the year 1991?

A

Poor performance of the public sector

B

Strengthening of the Indian Currency

C

Huge debts on government

D

Trade imbalance

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

B

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23. Which country has become the first country to get free covid-19 vaccine through the COVAX scheme?

A

Myanmar

B

Ghana

C

Croatia

D

Nepal

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

B

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24. Who becomes the first Indian woman cricketer to score 10,000 international runs across all formats?

A

Harmanpreet Kaur

B

Poonam Yadav

C

Mithali Raj

D

Smriti Mandhana

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

C

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25. Which of the following is NOT an international trade law theory?

A

Mercantilism

B

Gilbert`s theory

C

Hecksher 0hlin Theory

D

Comparative Cost Advantage Theory

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

B

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26. Where is the headquarter of UNESCO located?

A

Moscow

B

Paris

C

Berne

D

Ontario

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

B

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27. Where is the permanent secretariat of BIMSTEC located?

A

Bangladesh

B

Nepal

C

Bhutan

D

India

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Correct Answer : A
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A

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28. Who was the first woman recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?

A

Valentina Tereshkova

B

Neerja Bhanot

C

Aparna Ghosh

D

Karnam Malleswari

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Correct Answer : D
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D

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29. As of March 2021, which of the following states in India has the highest Gross Domestic Product?

A

Kerala

B

Maharashtra

C

Madhya Pradesh

D

Uttar Pradesh

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Correct Answer : B
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B

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30. Fill in the blank with the correct option:
________ at Srinagar is the main attraction of tourists visiting Kashmir.

A

The Nilang Lake

B

The Dal Lake

C

The Hokarsar Lake

D

The Gangabal Lake

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

B

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31. Which of the following constitutional articles were abrogated by the central government to remove the special status of Jammu & Kashmir?

A

Article 35A and Article 370

B

Article 35B and Article 371

C

Article 37A and Article 379

D

Article 35A and Article 379

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

A

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32. Which of the following rivers flows through the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

A

Jhelum

B

Krishna

C

Mahanadi

D

Godavari

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Correct Answer : A
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A

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33. Which of the following was previously a national park which has since been converted into a golf course?

A

Salim Ali National Park

B

Kazinag National Park

C

Dachigam National Park

D

Hemis National Park

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Correct Answer : A
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A

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34. Which of the following fact(s) are correct about the Wular lake in Jammu & Kashmir?
I. It is not a freshwater lake.
II. It acts as a drainage for a few rivers and lakes.
III. The lake basin was formed as a result of the tectonic activity.
IV. It connects the Chenab river.

A

Only II

B

Only I, II and IV

C

Only II and III

D

Only I

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

C

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35. Which are the statements based on the climate of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
I. It varies with the forms of land, hills, and mountains.
II. May is the hottest month with the highest temperature recorded as 45 degrees.
III. January is the coldest month in Jammu & Kashmir.
IV. Climate is mostly dry in Jammu & Kashmir.

A

Only II and IV

B

Only I and II

C

Only II and III

D

Only I and III

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

D

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36. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the ancient Buddhist site-Ambaran?
I. Historians have found Buddist Stupas, walls, pots, etc. monuments of the Buddist age.
II. It was built at the time of the famous ruler Ashoka.
III. It is located on the banks of the river Chenab.
IV. Historians believe that it was a trade town.

A

Only I, III and IV

B

Only I

C

Only I, II and IV

D

Only III

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Correct Answer : A
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37. Which is the primary crop of Jammu & Kashmir?

A

rice

B

jute

C

sugarcane

D

cotton

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Correct Answer : A
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A

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38. Fill in the blank with the correct option:
The Grand Mosque of Jamia Masjid at Srinagar was built by _____.

A

Sultan Qutabuddin

B

Akbar

C

Ahmad Shah Abdali

D

Sultan Sikander

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

D

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39. Which of the following is/are the roles and responsibilities of the Halqa Panchayat?
I. Conduction of Central Government projects like building highways in the Halqa.
II. Collection of taxes, duties, and fees from local people.
III. Granting funds for public work.
IV. Providing regulations for buildings and shops in a rural area.

A

Only II

B

Only II and III

C

Only I and IV

D

Only II, III and IV

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

D

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40. What is the minimum age limit to get a membership of Panchayat?

A

25 Years

B

21 years

C

30 years

D

18 years

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

B

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41. Which of the following statement(s) are true about the effect of the scrapping of article 370 on Jammu & Kashmir?
I. It will boost travel and tourism in JK.
II. It will provide greater power to the legislature of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
III. It will allow the residents of any part of the country to purchase a piece of land in Jammu & Kashmir.
IV. It will allow better use of the central government schemes for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

A

Only II and IV

B

Only III

C

Only I, III and IV

D

Only IV

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

C

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42. Which of the following statement/s is/are true concerning Mehbooba Mufti?
I. She is the first woman who served as the Chief Minister of J & K during 2016-2018.
II. She headed Bharatiya Janata Party in Jammu & Kashmir.
III. She succeeded her father, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
IV. She contested 2019 elections from Srinagar Constituency.

A

Only III and IV

B

Only II

C

Only I and III

D

Only I

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

C

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43. Which is the correct statement about Sahitya Academy awards 2019 in Kashmiri Literature?

A

It was conferred to Kali Charan Hembram for a short story named `Sisirjali`

B

It was conferred to Kirpal Kazak for a short story named `Antheen`

C

It was conferred to Abdul Ahad Hajini for a short story named `Akh Yaad Akh Qayamat`

D

It was conferred to Ishwar Murjali for a short story named `Jeejal`.

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

C

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44. The Halqa Panchayat is constituted under which section of the Jammu & Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989?

A

section 5

B

section 4

C

section 3

D

section 6

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Correct Answer : B
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B

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45. One of the problems of building large dams is that it can lead to

A

Deforestation

B

Soil erosion

C

Flooding in nearby areas

D

Water pollution

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The construction of high-rise dams causes several problems including deforestation, loss of biodiversity and displacement of poor tribals. The large reservoirs of water formed by the dams destroy plants and animals in the area which get submerged underwater.

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