General Studies Questions with solutions MCQs

1. Ozone Layer which absorbs harmful solar radiations is found in which layer of the atmosphere?

A

Troposphere

B

Stratosphere

C

Mesosphere

D

Ionosphere

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The ozone layer is the common term for the high concentration of ozone that is found in the stratosphere around 15–30km above the earths surface. It covers the entire planet and protects life on earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation from the sun.

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2. What is the unit of measurement of the total amount of ozone in the atmosphere above a point on the earths surface?

A

Dabson Unit

B

Darson Unit

C

Datson Unit

D

Dalton Unit

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Dobson Unit is the most common unit for measuring ozone concentration

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3. Which type of inflation is caused due to excessive growth of money in the economy?

A

Cost Push INflation

B

Cost Pull Inflation

C

Demand Pull inflation

D

Demand Push inflation

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Demand-pull inflation occurs when an increase in the supply of money and credit stimulates overall demand for goods and services in an economy to increase more rapidly than the economys production capacity. This increases demand and leads to price rises.

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4. Who among the following conferred the title of "Father of the Nation" on Mahatma Gandhi?

A

C Rajagopalchari

B

Vallahbhai Patel

C

Jawaharlal Nehru

D

Subash Chandra Bose

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

History however holds that the title of Father of the Nation was given to the Mahatma by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, who in his address on Singapore Radio on July 6, 1944 has addressed Mahatma Gandhi as Father of the Nation.

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5. Name the Venue for SAARC Summit meeting held in the year 1985?

A

Dhaka

B

Islamabad

C

Kathmandu

D

Banglore

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

On December 8, 1985 at the first SAARC Summit in Dhaka, the leaders of the seven South Asian states - the Maldives, India, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka signed a charter to establish the bloc.

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6. What is the name of the satellite that was sent into Orbit by a SAARC Country for technical and scientific Contribution?

A

Cartosat

B

Metsat

C

Gsat-9

D

Psat-4

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The South Asia Satellite (designated GSAT-9), formerly known as SAARC Satellite, is a geostationary communications and meteorology satellite operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region. The satellite was launched on 5 May 2017.

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7. India being a Tropical Country , gets an abundance of sunlight , of late solar cells have become popular in the Country even in the remotest locations. These cells are also called

A

Photovoltaic Cells

B

Dry Cells

C

Galvanic Cells

D

Electrochemical Cells

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Photovoltaic Cells

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8. The number of members in the United Nations Economic and Social Council is:

A

54

B

57

C

56

D

58

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Council has 54 members, elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms. It meets throughout the year and holds a major session in July, during which a high-level meeting of Ministers discusses major economic, social and humanitarian issues.

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9. Which of the following is not a noble Gas:

A

Helium

B

Nitrogen

C

Argon

D

Neon

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Nitrogen is not a noble gas. Two nitrogen atoms make up the nitrogen molecule (N2), so it has no free electrons like Argon and thus the same properties of a noble gas under nearly all uses. Indeed, nitrogen, which makes up 79.1% of our atmosphere, is very unreactive.

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10. Which of the following is a disease that results in inflammation of the skin and also known as eczema:

A

Dermatitis

B

Dysmenorrhoea

C

Scabies

D

Constipation

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis

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11. 61st Constitutional amendment Acts Significance is:

A

Introduction of Panchayat Raj

B

Voting age reduced from 18 to 21

C

Free and Compulsory Education to Children Between age 6 and 14 years

D

None of the above

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Sixty-first Amendment of the Constitution of India, officially known as The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.

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12. In a Biotic Community , the Primary Consumers are:

A

Carnivores

B

Detrivores

C

Herbivores

D

Omnivores

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

In a biotic community, the primary consumers or first-order consumers are herbivores, they feed on producers. They are also called key industry animals because they convert plant material into animal material, e.g. rat, deer, rabbit, cattle, goat, sheep, insects etc.

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13. Which of the following Energy sources cannot be replenished in a short period of time:

A

Natural Gas

B

Hydro Energy

C

Geo Thermal Energy

D

Wind Energy

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

atural Gas resources cannot be replenished in a short period of time. It comes under the category of non renewable resources.

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14. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) , the apex body for Disaster Management in India is headed by the :

A

President of India

B

Prime Minister of India

C

Defence Minister of India

D

Home Minister of India

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister of India, is the apex body for Disaster Management in India. Setting up of NDMA and the creation of an enabling environment for institutional mechanisms at the State and District levels is mandated by the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

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15. The Taj Mahal is built with white Marble and is threatened by environmental pollution. Threat to Taj Mahal from Mathura refinery is due to the effect of which gas (es) ?

A

Oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen

B

Mercury Vapours

C

Oxides of Silicon and Arsenic

D

Osmium Tetroxide

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Mathura oil refinery releases some poisonous gases like the oxides of some materials that cause acid rain which results in the yellowish colour of the white marbles of the Taj Mahal. ... This sulphur dioxide reacts with water that is present in the air as a vapor to form sulphuric acid.

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16. Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of:

A

Vitmanin A

B

Vitamin C

C

Vitamin B

D

Vitamin E

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Scurvy is caused by not having enough vitamin C in your diet for at least 3 months. Vitamin C is mainly found in fruit and vegetables.

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17. Choose the INCORRECT statement from the following:

A

The constituent of bio gas is ethane

B

Gobar gas is produced when crops, vegtable wastes,etc, decompose in the absence of oxygen.

C

Bio-mass is renewable source of energy

D

Planting more trees is encouraged to ensure clean environment.

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Typically, the biogas is composed of methane, carbon dioxide, and other impurities.

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18. What is the theme of World AIDS day for the year 2020?

A

“Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”

B

Right to health

C

Close the Gap

D

Getting to Zero

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Each year, World AIDS day is observed with a particular theme in mind. For 2020, the theme is, “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”, which will focus on creating global solidarity among people who live with HIV and also seek to destigmatize the health issue.

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19. Which among the following countries are latest entry into the WTO membership?

A

Afghanistan

B

Bhutan

C

Nepal

D

Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Afghanistan is the newest member, joining effective 29 July 2016. Russia was one of the only two large economies outside of the WTO after Saudi Arabia joined in 2005. It had begun negotiating to join the WTOs predecessor in 1993.

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20. The energy that is harnessed from the volcanic region under the earths surface and is used to generate power and heat is known as:

A

Wave Energy

B

Wing Energy

C

Spring Energy

D

Geo-thermal Energy

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Geothermal energy is heat within the earth. The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because heat is continuously produced inside the earth. People use geothermal heat for bathing, to heat buildings, and to generate electricity.

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21. Oil spills are major marine ecosystem threat, Which Indian City faces this issue in January 2017.

A

Kolkata

B

Mumbai

C

Vishakapatnam

D

Chennai

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The 2017 Ennore oil spill was an oil spill that occurred outside the Kamarajar Port in Ennore near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India.

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22. The Mascarene Islands, located in the east of Madgascar is a group of Islands consisting of Reunion, Maruitus, Rodrigues. In which Ocean are those islands located?

A

Pacific

B

Atlantic

C

Indian

D

Arctic

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Mascarene Islands or Mascarenes or Mascarenhas Archipelago is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar consisting of the islands belonging to the Republic of Mauritius as well as the French department of Réunion.

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23. Who is the Indian member of the International Court of Justice who was re-elected for 2nd term:

A

Dalveer Bhandari

B

Markandey Katju

C

Raghunandan Swarup

D

Mohd Hidayatullah

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Dalveer Bhandari (born 1 October 1947) is an Indian member of the International Court of Justice. He is a former Judge of Supreme Court of India.

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24. World Aids day is celebrated every year to raise awareness among people towards the problem of AIDS and HIV on

A

1st December

B

1st May

C

1st October

D

1st August

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.

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25. Where is the Headquarter of the National Human Rights Commission:

A

New Delhi

B

Mumbai

C

Ahemadabad

D

Kolkata

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on 12 October, 1993. The statute under which it is established is the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993 as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006.

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26. The Economic reform, popularly known as, , privatization and globalization was aimed at making the Indian Economy as fastest growing and globally competitive. The Process started in the:

A

Early 1990s

B

Early 1980s

C

Early 2000s

D

Late 1980s

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Economic Reforms in India commenced during the year 1985 after Rajiv Gandhi took over as Prime Minister.

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27. When was the Universal Decleration of Human rights adopted:

A

December, 10 1948

B

December 1, 1958

C

December 10, 1946

D

December 1, 1952

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Declaration was adopted by the UN General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 during its 183rd plenary meeting:

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28. In which part of the Indian Constitution is the state enjoined to establish Panchayat Raj Institutions?

A

Preamble

B

Directive Principles

C

Fundamental Rights

D

Fundamental Duties

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

In Directive Principles part of the Constitution Is the State enjoined to establish Panchayati Raj institutions.

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29. According to the economist Coulborn, "too much money chasing " chasing "too few goods" is :

A

Globalization

B

inflation

C

liberalization

D

Economic Growth

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

According to economist Coulborn, "too much money chasing too few goods" is a description of inflation.

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