General Knowledge: Multiple Choice Exam! Quiz
General knowledge is a valuable skill because it helps you know at least a little bit of every subject. This quiz is multiple choice, and it is about a wide array of topics. This quiz asks essential questions like the maximum number of candidates names an EVM machine can support, and planetoids are located between these two planets. This quiz will provide you with handy general knowledge skills.
- 1.
Which of the following country backed out of the 16th SAARC Summit scheduled to be held in 2009 expressing its inability to arrange the gathering due to the current economic recession?
- A.
Bhutan
- B.
Sri Lanka
- C.
Bangladesh
- D.
Maldives
Correct Answer
D. MaldivesExplanation
Summit was scheduled to be held at Male in end of this year.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In which year Prime Minister's National Council On Skill Development was established?
- A.
2005
- B.
2006
- C.
2008
- D.
2009
Correct Answer
C. 2008Explanation
It was set up on 1st July 2008.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Consider the following Statements-1. Orange Prize is a Unique prize given to women only for Fiction writings2. World Food Prize was created in 1986 by Norman Borlaug3. Kalinga Award is a Peace award conferred annually by UNESCOWhich of the above statement is/are correct-?
- A.
1 Only
- B.
1 & 2 Only
- C.
1 & 3 Only
- D.
All
Correct Answer
B. 1 & 2 OnlyExplanation
Kalinga Award is a science award not a peace awardRate this question:
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- 4.
Which among the following is not correctly matched?
- A.
Amrita Shergil - Painter
- B.
Zahiruddin Dagar - Dhrupad
- C.
Omakarnath Thakur - Musician
- D.
Satish Gujaral - Journalism
Correct Answer
D. Satish Gujaral - JournalismExplanation
Satish Gujaral is a painter & graphic designerRate this question:
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- 5.
The name of UTI Bank Ltd was changed in 2007 as which of the following?
- A.
Dena Bank
- B.
YES Bank
- C.
AXIS Bank
- D.
Indian Bank
Correct Answer
C. AXIS Bank -
- 6.
Which among the following is NOT correctly matched?
- A.
Human Development Report - UNDP
- B.
Education Development Index - UNICEF
- C.
Millennium Development Goals - UN
- D.
All are correctly matched
Correct Answer
B. Education Development Index - UNICEF -
- 7.
David Suzuki is one of the 4 Right Livelihood Award Winners for 2009. From which country he belongs to:
- A.
Australia
- B.
Canada
- C.
USA
- D.
Brazil
Correct Answer
B. Canada -
- 8.
On 15th October 2009, GOI sent a 10 Member's delegation to Sri-Lanka for resettlement of Tamil refugees. This delegation is led by whom?
- A.
Shri Vayalar Ravi
- B.
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi
- C.
T R Ballu
- D.
S.K. Biswamuthiary
Correct Answer
C. T R Ballu -
- 9.
Admiral Gorshkov which was recently in news has been renamed as?
- A.
INS Vikramaditya
- B.
INS Arihant
- C.
INS Vikrant
- D.
INS Chakra
Correct Answer
A. INS Vikramaditya -
- 10.
Consider the following statements about "RTI Act-2005" 1. It is a Fundamental Right of Indian Citizen 2. It is applicable to the Whole of India Which statement is/are correct?
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both
- D.
None
Correct Answer
D. NoneExplanation
Not applicable to J & KRate this question:
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- 11.
What is the maximum number of candidate's names an EVM machine can support?
- A.
52
- B.
74
- C.
64
- D.
57
Correct Answer
C. 64Explanation
if more than 64 candidates are in battle field we have to use another EVMRate this question:
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- 12.
Within their respective spheres, the union and the state legislatures are made supreme and they should not encroach on the sphere reserved for others. This concept is known as which of the following?
- A.
Doctrine of colorable legislation
- B.
Doctrine of pith and substance
- C.
Doctrine of Separation
- D.
Doctrine of fusion
Correct Answer
B. Doctrine of pith and substanceExplanation
In case of any dispute SC took decision on the doctrine of pitch and substanceRate this question:
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- 13.
Which among the following is an apex body under Panchayati Raj Institution in India?
- A.
Panchayat Samiti
- B.
Gram Sabha
- C.
Zila parishad
- D.
District Planning Committee
Correct Answer
C. Zila parishad -
- 14.
Out of Diphtheria, Whooping cough, Typhoid, Diarrhea & Malaria which is not caused by bacteria?
- A.
Typhoid
- B.
Whooping Cough
- C.
Diarrhea
- D.
Malaria
Correct Answer
D. MalariaExplanation
Malaria is caused by Protozoa FamilyRate this question:
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- 15.
" Planetoids" are located between which two Planets?
- A.
Mars and Jupiter
- B.
Saturn & Jupiter
- C.
Mercury and Venus
- D.
Earth & Mars
Correct Answer
A. Mars and Jupiter -
- 16.
Fa-Hien who came to visit India during the Gupta Period had the main motive of?
- A.
Establish trade relations between India and China
- B.
Study the teachings of Gautam Buddha
- C.
Write a book on the life of Indian People
- D.
To study the rich culture of India
Correct Answer
B. Study the teachings of Gautam Buddha -
- 17.
Which among the following sentences is not correct?
- A.
British army was defeated in the first Anglo-Maratha War
- B.
The Second Anglo-Mysore War was concluded by Treaty of Wadgaon
- C.
Hyder Ali Died in the Second Anglo-Mysore war
- D.
Third Anglo Mysore war led to the Treaty of Seringpatnam
Correct Answer
B. The Second Anglo-Mysore War was concluded by Treaty of WadgaonExplanation
2nd Anglo-Mysore war was concluded by treaty of MongloreRate this question:
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- 18.
In which year Salt Satyagrah took place?
- A.
1919
- B.
1924
- C.
1930
- D.
1936
Correct Answer
C. 1930 -
- 19.
Consider these statements regarding Meera Kumar [LS Speaker]- 1. She is 1st woman [Dalit] in Indian History to grab this prestigious position. 2. She was elected as M.P. from the Sasharam constituency 3. She also severed the country as an IFS officer. Which statements is/are correct?
- A.
1 & 3 Only
- B.
1 & 2 Only
- C.
1 Only
- D.
All are true
Correct Answer
D. All are true -
- 20.
Which among the following is incorrect regarding the chemical nature of Diamond & Graphite?
- A.
Density of Diamond is higher than that of Graphite
- B.
Diamond is chemically nonreactive while graphite is mild reactive
- C.
Both Diamond and Graphite are good conductors of electricity
- D.
Diamond doesn't shine in its raw form
Correct Answer
C. Both Diamond and Graphite are good conductors of electricityExplanation
Diamond is poorest conductor of electricityRate this question:
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- 21.
Flemish is the tribal inhabitants of which of the following countries?
- A.
Argentina
- B.
Uruguay
- C.
Belgium
- D.
Malta
Correct Answer
C. Belgium -
- 22.
Which among the following not match correctly?
- A.
Thailand - Land of White Elephants
- B.
Barbados - Land of Flying Fish
- C.
Cuba - Sugar Bowl of World
- D.
Japan - Land of morning calm
Correct Answer
D. Japan - Land of morning calmExplanation
Japan is land of rising sun. Korea is land of morning calmRate this question:
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- 23.
India has recently approved 8 sites (a total of 15 plants in 8 sites more precisely) for new nuclear power plants. What is the name of the Site choose in Haryana?
- A.
Khedar
- B.
Banwali
- C.
Kumharia
- D.
Mewat
Correct Answer
C. Kumharia -
- 24.
The Indian government has established 15 Biosphere Reserves in India. Out of these 15 Biosphere reserves, how many reserves are part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list.
- A.
5
- B.
4
- C.
7
- D.
9
Correct Answer
C. 7 -
- 25.
Recently India's parliament passed the Right to Education Bill on 4th August 2009. This act describes the modalities of the provision of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution. Article 21A was added to the Indian Constitution by which amendment-?
- A.
82nd
- B.
84th
- C.
86th
- D.
89th
Correct Answer
C. 86th -
- 26.
On a railway route between two places A and B, there are 10 stations on the way. If 4 new stations are to be added, how many types of new tickets will be required if each ticket is issued for a one-way journey?
- A.
14
- B.
48
- C.
96
- D.
108
Correct Answer
D. 108 -
- 27.
Aryan runs at a speed of 40 meters/minute. Rahul follows him after an interval of 5 minutes and runs at a speed of 50 meters/ minute. Rahul's dog runs at a speed of 60 metres/minute and starts along with Rahul. The dog reaches Aryan and then comes back to Rahul, and continues to do so till Rahul reaches Aryan. What is the total distance covered by the dog?
- A.
600 metres
- B.
750 metres
- C.
980 metres
- D.
1200 metres
Correct Answer
D. 1200 metres -
- 28.
A train completes a journey with a few stoppages in between at an average speed of 40 km per hour. If the train had not stopped anywhere, it would have completed the journey at an average speed of 60 km per hour. On average, how many minutes per hour does the train stop during the journey?
- A.
20 minutes per hour
- B.
18 minutes per hour
- C.
15 minutes per hour
- D.
10 minutes per hour
Correct Answer
A. 20 minutes per hour -
- 29.
FIFA World Cup-2010 is supposed to organize by which country?
- A.
Italy
- B.
England
- C.
Spain
- D.
South-Africa
Correct Answer
D. South-Africa -
- 30.
Which one of the following pairs of countries joined the European Union in January 2007?
- A.
Bulgaria and Romania
- B.
Bulgaria and Belgium
- C.
Romania and Slovenia
- D.
Hungary and Croatia
Correct Answer
A. Bulgaria and Romania -
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