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Question 1 of 485
Q.1 What is the capital of South Africa?
- Pretoria
- Cape Town
- Bloemfontein
- All of these
Answer ✔ (d) All of these
Explanation: South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).
Question 2 of 485
Q.2 What is the capital of Thailand?
- Bangkok
- Phuket
- Pattaya
- Chiang Mai
Answer ✔ (a) Bangkok
Explanation: Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand.
Question 3 of 485
Q.3 What is the capital of Spain?
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Seville
- Valencia
Answer ✔ (b) Madrid
Explanation: Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain.
Question 4 of 485
Q.4 What is the capital of Portugal?
- Lisbon
- Porto
- Faro
- Coimbra
Answer ✔ (a) Lisbon
Explanation: Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal.
Question 5 of 485
Q.5 What is the capital of Argentina?
- Buenos Aires
- Córdoba
- Rosario
- Mendoza
Answer ✔ (a) Buenos Aires
Explanation: Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina.
Question 6 of 485
Q.6 What is the capital of Egypt?
- Alexandria
- Luxor
- Cairo
- Giza
Answer ✔ (c) Cairo
Explanation: Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt.
Question 7 of 485
Q.7 What is the capital of Kenya?
- Mombasa
- Nairobi
- Kisumu
- Nakuru
Answer ✔ (b) Nairobi
Explanation: Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya.
Question 8 of 485
Q.8 What is the capital of Canada?
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Ottawa
- Montreal
Answer ✔ (c) Ottawa
Explanation: Ottawa is the capital city of Canada.
Question 9 of 485
Q.9 What is the capital of Mexico?
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Tijuana
- Mexico City
Answer ✔ (d) Mexico City
Explanation: Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico.
Question 10 of 485
Q.10 What is the capital of Russia?
- St. Petersburg
- Moscow
- Novosibirsk
- Yekaterinburg
Answer ✔ (b) Moscow
Explanation: Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia.
Question 11 of 485
Q.11 What is the capital of Turkey?
- Istanbul
- Ankara
- Izmir
- Antalya
Answer ✔ (b) Ankara
Explanation: Ankara is the capital of Turkey, while Istanbul is the largest city.
Question 12 of 485
Q.12 What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Mecca
- Medina
Answer ✔ (a) Riyadh
Explanation: Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia.
Question 13 of 485
Q.13 What is the capital of Italy?
- Rome
- Milan
- Florence
- Naples
Answer ✔ (a) Rome
Explanation: Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy, known for its historical and cultural significance.
Question 14 of 485
Q.14 What is the capital of Australia?
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Canberra
- Brisbane
Answer ✔ (c) Canberra
Explanation: Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.
Question 15 of 485
Q.15 What is the capital of India?
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Kolkata
- Bangalore
Answer ✔ (b) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi is the capital of India.
Question 16 of 485
Q.16 What is the capital of Brazil?
- Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo
- Brasília
- Salvador
Answer ✔ (c) Brasília
Explanation: Brasília is the capital of Brazil, known for its modernist architecture and planned layout.
Question 17 of 485
Q.17 What is the capital of Japan?
- Kyoto
- Osaka
- Tokyo
- Nagoya
Answer ✔ (c) Tokyo
Explanation: Tokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan.
Question 18 of 485
Q.18 What is the capital of France?
- Paris
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Nice
Answer ✔ (a) Paris
Explanation: Paris is the capital and largest city of France.
Question 19 of 485
Q.19 What is the capital of Germany?
- Berlin
- Hamburg
- Munich
- Frankfurt
Answer ✔ (a) Berlin
Explanation: Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany.
Question 20 of 485
Q.20 What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
Answer ✔ (a) London
Explanation: London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom.
Question 21 of 485
Q.1 What is the capital of South Africa?
- Pretoria
- Cape Town
- Bloemfontein
- All of these
Answer ✔ (d) All of these
Explanation: South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).
Question 22 of 485
Q.2 What is the capital of Thailand?
- Bangkok
- Phuket
- Pattaya
- Chiang Mai
Answer ✔ (a) Bangkok
Explanation: Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand.
Question 23 of 485
Q.3 What is the capital of Spain?
- Barcelona
- Madrid
- Seville
- Valencia
Answer ✔ (b) Madrid
Explanation: Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain.
Question 24 of 485
Q.4 What is the capital of Portugal?
- Lisbon
- Porto
- Faro
- Coimbra
Answer ✔ (a) Lisbon
Explanation: Lisbon is the capital and largest city of Portugal.
Question 25 of 485
Q.5 What is the capital of Argentina?
- Buenos Aires
- Córdoba
- Rosario
- Mendoza
Answer ✔ (a) Buenos Aires
Explanation: Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina.
Question 26 of 485
Q.6 What is the capital of Egypt?
- Alexandria
- Luxor
- Cairo
- Giza
Answer ✔ (c) Cairo
Explanation: Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt.
Question 27 of 485
Q.7 What is the capital of Kenya?
- Mombasa
- Nairobi
- Kisumu
- Nakuru
Answer ✔ (b) Nairobi
Explanation: Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya.
Question 28 of 485
Q.8 What is the capital of Canada?
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Ottawa
- Montreal
Answer ✔ (c) Ottawa
Explanation: Ottawa is the capital city of Canada.
Question 29 of 485
Q.9 What is the capital of Mexico?
- Guadalajara
- Monterrey
- Tijuana
- Mexico City
Answer ✔ (d) Mexico City
Explanation: Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico.
Question 30 of 485
Q.10 What is the capital of Russia?
- St. Petersburg
- Moscow
- Novosibirsk
- Yekaterinburg
Answer ✔ (b) Moscow
Explanation: Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia.
Question 31 of 485
Q.11 What is the capital of Turkey?
- Istanbul
- Ankara
- Izmir
- Antalya
Answer ✔ (b) Ankara
Explanation: Ankara is the capital of Turkey, while Istanbul is the largest city.
Question 32 of 485
Q.12 What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Mecca
- Medina
Answer ✔ (a) Riyadh
Explanation: Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia.
Question 33 of 485
Q.13 What is the capital of Italy?
- Rome
- Milan
- Florence
- Naples
Answer ✔ (a) Rome
Explanation: Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy, known for its historical and cultural significance.
Question 34 of 485
Q.14 What is the capital of Australia?
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Canberra
- Brisbane
Answer ✔ (c) Canberra
Explanation: Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.
Question 35 of 485
Q.15 What is the capital of India?
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Kolkata
- Bangalore
Answer ✔ (b) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi is the capital of India.
Question 36 of 485
Q.16 What is the capital of Brazil?
- Rio de Janeiro
- São Paulo
- Brasília
- Salvador
Answer ✔ (c) Brasília
Explanation: Brasília is the capital of Brazil, known for its modernist architecture and planned layout.
Question 37 of 485
Q.17 What is the capital of Japan?
- Kyoto
- Osaka
- Tokyo
- Nagoya
Answer ✔ (c) Tokyo
Explanation: Tokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan.
Question 38 of 485
Q.18 What is the capital of France?
- Paris
- Lyon
- Marseille
- Nice
Answer ✔ (a) Paris
Explanation: Paris is the capital and largest city of France.
Question 39 of 485
Q.19 What is the capital of Germany?
- Berlin
- Hamburg
- Munich
- Frankfurt
Answer ✔ (a) Berlin
Explanation: Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany.
Question 40 of 485
Q.20 What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Edinburgh
Answer ✔ (a) London
Explanation: London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom.
Question 41 of 485
Q.1 Who was the first Indian woman to go to space?
- Kalpana Chawla
- Sunita Williams
- Indira Gandhi
- Kiran Bedi
Answer ✔ (a) Kalpana Chawla
Explanation: Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian woman to go to space.
Question 42 of 485
Q.2 Which is the longest river in the world?
- Amazon
- Nile
- Ganges
- Yangtze
Answer ✔ (b) Nile
Explanation: The Nile is considered the longest river in the world.
Question 43 of 485
Q.3 What is the national flower of India?
- Rose
- Sunflower
- Lotus
- Tulip
Answer ✔ (c) Lotus
Explanation: The lotus is the national flower of India.
Question 44 of 485
Q.4 Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
- Oxygen
- Carbon Dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Hydrogen
Answer ✔ (c) Nitrogen
Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.
Question 45 of 485
Q.5 Who invented the telephone?
- Thomas Edison
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Nikola Tesla
- James Watt
Answer ✔ (b) Alexander Graham Bell
Explanation: Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
Question 46 of 485
Q.6 What is the currency of Japan?
- Dollar
- Yen
- Peso
- Pound
Answer ✔ (b) Yen
Explanation: Yen is the currency of Japan.
Question 47 of 485
Q.7 What is the capital of Australia?
- Sydney
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Perth
Answer ✔ (b) Canberra
Explanation: Canberra is the capital of Australia.
Question 48 of 485
Q.8 Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
- Indira Gandhi
- Sarojini Naidu
- Pratibha Patil
- Sonia Gandhi
Answer ✔ (a) Indira Gandhi
Explanation: Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India.
Question 49 of 485
Q.9 The chemical formula of water is:
- H2O
- H2SO4
- NaCl
- CO2
Answer ✔ (a) H2O
Explanation: The chemical formula of water is H2O.
Question 50 of 485
Q.10 The currency of Bangladesh is:
- Rupee
- Taka
- Dollar
- Yuan
Answer ✔ (b) Taka
Explanation: Taka is the currency of Bangladesh.
Question 51 of 485
Q.11 The planet closest to the sun is:
- Earth
- Mars
- Venus
- Mercury
Answer ✔ (d) Mercury
Explanation: Mercury is the planet closest to the sun.
Question 52 of 485
Q.12 Who is known as the Nightingale of India?
- Lata Mangeshkar
- Sarojini Naidu
- Indira Gandhi
- Mother Teresa
Answer ✔ (b) Sarojini Naidu
Explanation: Sarojini Naidu is known as the Nightingale of India.
Question 53 of 485
Q.13 The human heart has how many chambers?
- 2
- 4
- 3
- 5
Answer ✔ (b) 4
Explanation: The human heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.
Question 54 of 485
Q.14 The first Indian to win an Oscar award was:
- Satyajit Ray
- Bhanu Athaiya
- A. R. Rahman
- Resul Pookutty
Answer ✔ (b) Bhanu Athaiya
Explanation: Bhanu Athaiya was the first Indian to win an Oscar award.
Question 55 of 485
Q.15 Which is the largest desert in the world?
- Gobi
- Sahara
- Kalahari
- Antarctica
Answer ✔ (d) Antarctica
Explanation: Antarctica is the largest desert in the world.
Question 56 of 485
Q.16 Who invented the computer mouse?
- Steve Jobs
- Douglas Engelbart
- Bill Gates
- Charles Babbage
Answer ✔ (b) Douglas Engelbart
Explanation: Douglas Engelbart invented the computer mouse.
Question 57 of 485
Q.17 What is the capital of Canada?
- Ottawa
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Montreal
Answer ✔ (a) Ottawa
Explanation: Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
Question 58 of 485
Q.18 Which planet is known as the Morning Star or Evening Star?
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Venus
- Saturn
Answer ✔ (c) Venus
Explanation: Venus is known as the Morning Star or Evening Star.
Question 59 of 485
Q.19 Who wrote the national anthem of India?
- Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Sarojini Naidu
- Subhash Chandra Bose
Answer ✔ (b) Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore wrote the national anthem of India.
Question 60 of 485
Q.20 Which organ in the human body filters blood to produce urine?
- Liver
- Kidney
- Heart
- Lungs
Answer ✔ (b) Kidney
Explanation: The kidneys filter blood to produce urine.
Question 61 of 485
Q.21 What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- Au
- Ag
- Pb
- Hg
Answer ✔ (a) Au
Explanation: The chemical symbol for gold is Au.
Question 62 of 485
Q.22 Who is the author of the book 'A Brief History of Time'?
- Stephen Hawking
- Carl Sagan
- Albert Einstein
- Isaac Newton
Answer ✔ (a) Stephen Hawking
Explanation: Stephen Hawking is the author of 'A Brief History of Time'.
Question 63 of 485
Q.23 The instrument used to measure temperature is called:
- Thermometer
- Barometer
- Hygrometer
- Anemometer
Answer ✔ (a) Thermometer
Explanation: A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
Question 64 of 485
Q.24 The largest ocean on Earth is:
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
Answer ✔ (c) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Question 65 of 485
Q.25 Who was the first Indian to go to space?
- Rakesh Sharma
- Kalpana Chawla
- Sunita Williams
- Yuri Gagarin
Answer ✔ (a) Rakesh Sharma
Explanation: Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to go to space.
Question 66 of 485
Q.1 Which of the following is the largest gland in the human body?
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Thyroid
- Adrenal
Answer ✔ (a) Liver
Explanation: The liver is the largest gland in the human body.
Question 67 of 485
Q.2 What is the chemical formula of water?
- H2O
- CO2
- O2
- NaCl
Answer ✔ (a) H2O
Explanation: Water's chemical formula is H2O.
Question 68 of 485
Q.3 Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Earth
- Venus
Answer ✔ (a) Mars
Explanation: Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance.
Question 69 of 485
Q.4 What is the capital of India?
- Mumbai
- Kolkata
- New Delhi
- Chennai
Answer ✔ (c) New Delhi
Explanation: New Delhi is the capital city of India.
Question 70 of 485
Q.5 Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- B. R. Ambedkar
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Patel
Answer ✔ (b) B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
Question 71 of 485
Q.6 Which year did India host the first Asian Games?
- 1950
- 1951
- 1962
- 1971
Answer ✔ (b) 1951
Explanation: India hosted the first Asian Games in 1951.
Question 72 of 485
Q.7 Who is the author of the book 'Wings of Fire'?
- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- Chetan Bhagat
- Arundhati Roy
- Shashi Tharoor
Answer ✔ (a) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation: 'Wings of Fire' was written by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Question 73 of 485
Q.8 Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
- Ganga
- Kosi
- Yamuna
- Brahmaputra
Answer ✔ (b) Kosi
Explanation: Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'.
Question 74 of 485
Q.9 Who was the first President of India?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- B. R. Ambedkar
Answer ✔ (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India.
Question 75 of 485
Q.10 Who was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty?
- Ashoka
- Bindusara
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Samudragupta
Answer ✔ (c) Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty.
Question 76 of 485
Q.11 Which is the smallest continent in the world?
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- Antarctica
Answer ✔ (b) Australia
Explanation: Australia is the smallest continent in the world.
Question 77 of 485
Q.12 Which organ in the human body is responsible for producing insulin?
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Kidney
- Lungs
Answer ✔ (b) Pancreas
Explanation: The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin.
Question 78 of 485
Q.13 In which year did World War I begin?
- 1912
- 1914
- 1916
- 1918
Answer ✔ (b) 1914
Explanation: World War I began in 1914.
Question 79 of 485
Q.14 The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is called:
- Barometer
- Ammeter
- Thermometer
- Voltmeter
Answer ✔ (a) Barometer
Explanation: A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.
Question 80 of 485
Q.15 Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- C.V. Raman
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Mother Teresa
Answer ✔ (c) Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize.
Question 81 of 485
Q.16 What is the capital of Japan?
- Beijing
- Tokyo
- Seoul
- Bangkok
Answer ✔ (b) Tokyo
Explanation: Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
Question 82 of 485
Q.17 Which is the second most populous country in the world?
- India
- China
- USA
- Indonesia
Answer ✔ (a) India
Explanation: India is the second most populous country in the world.
Question 83 of 485
Q.18 Which element is represented by the symbol 'O' in the periodic table?
- Osmium
- Oxygen
- Oganesson
- Oxygenium
Answer ✔ (b) Oxygen
Explanation: Oxygen is represented by the symbol 'O'.
Question 84 of 485
Q.19 In which state is the Kaziranga National Park located?
- Assam
- West Bengal
- Bihar
- Uttar Pradesh
Answer ✔ (a) Assam
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam.
Question 85 of 485
Q.20 Which vitamin is known as the 'Sunshine Vitamin'?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
Answer ✔ (d) Vitamin D
Explanation: Vitamin D is known as the 'Sunshine Vitamin'.
Question 86 of 485
Q.21 In which year did India launch its first satellite, Aryabhata?
- 1972
- 1975
- 1976
- 1979
Answer ✔ (b) 1975
Explanation: India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975.
Question 87 of 485
Q.22 Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
- Oxygen
- Carbon Dioxide
- Nitrogen
- Hydrogen
Answer ✔ (c) Nitrogen
Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.
Question 88 of 485
Q.23 Who invented the telephone?
- Thomas Edison
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Nikola Tesla
- James Watt
Answer ✔ (b) Alexander Graham Bell
Explanation: Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
Question 89 of 485
Q.24 What is the largest organ of the human body?
- Heart
- Liver
- Skin
- Lung
Answer ✔ (c) Skin
Explanation: The skin is the largest organ of the human body.
Question 90 of 485
Q.25 Who discovered penicillin?
- Marie Curie
- Alexander Fleming
- James Watson
- Francis Crick
Answer ✔ (b) Alexander Fleming
Explanation: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin.
Question 91 of 485
Q.1 What is the largest desert in the world?
- Sahara
- Arabian
- Gobi
- Antarctic
Answer ✔ (d) Antarctic
Explanation: The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert in the world, covering approximately 14 million square kilometers.
Question 92 of 485
Q.2 Which river is the longest in the world?
- Nile
- Amazon
- Yangtze
- Mississippi
Answer ✔ (a) Nile
Explanation: The Nile River is traditionally considered the longest river in the world, stretching over 6,650 kilometers.
Question 93 of 485
Q.3 The Ring of Fire is located in which ocean?
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
Answer ✔ (d) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Ring of Fire is located in the Pacific Ocean and is known for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Question 94 of 485
Q.4 Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
- Andes
- Rockies
- Ural Mountains
- Alps
Answer ✔ (c) Ural Mountains
Explanation: The Ural Mountains run from north to south through western Russia and form the natural boundary between Europe and Asia.
Question 95 of 485
Q.5 Which country has the most natural lakes?
- United States
- Canada
- Brazil
- India
Answer ✔ (b) Canada
Explanation: Canada has the most natural lakes in the world, with around 31,752 major lakes.
Question 96 of 485
Q.6 Which is the largest ocean in the world?
- Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
Answer ✔ (c) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, covering more than 63 million square miles.
Question 97 of 485
Q.7 Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
- Rockies
- Himalayas
- Andes
- Alps
Answer ✔ (b) Himalayas
Explanation: Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas.
Question 98 of 485
Q.8 Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
- Missouri River
- Colorado River
- Mississippi River
- Ohio River
Answer ✔ (b) Colorado River
Explanation: The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon.
Question 99 of 485
Q.9 What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
- Monaco
- Vatican City
- Nauru
- Malta
Answer ✔ (b) Vatican City
Explanation: Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by land area.
Question 100 of 485
Q.10 Which continent has the most countries?
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- South America
Answer ✔ (a) Africa
Explanation: Africa has the most countries, with 54 recognized sovereign states.
Question 101 of 485
Q.11 Which is the longest mountain range in the world?
- Andes
- Rockies
- Himalayas
- Alps
Answer ✔ (a) Andes
Explanation: The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching along the western coast of South America.
Question 102 of 485
Q.12 Which ocean is the warmest?
- Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Southern Ocean
Answer ✔ (a) Indian Ocean
Explanation: The Indian Ocean is the warmest ocean in the world.
Question 103 of 485
Q.13 Which desert is known as the driest place on Earth?
- Sahara
- Kalahari
- Atacama
- Sonoran
Answer ✔ (c) Atacama
Explanation: The Atacama Desert in Chile is considered the driest place on Earth.
Question 104 of 485
Q.14 What is the name of the longest river in Europe?
- Danube
- Volga
- Rhine
- Thames
Answer ✔ (b) Volga
Explanation: The Volga River is the longest river in Europe, flowing through central Russia.
Question 105 of 485
Q.15 Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Ethiopia
- Vietnam
Answer ✔ (b) Brazil
Explanation: Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in the world.
Question 106 of 485
Q.16 Which of the following is a landlocked country?
- Brazil
- Afghanistan
- Vietnam
- Philippines
Answer ✔ (b) Afghanistan
Explanation: Afghanistan is a landlocked country.
Question 107 of 485
Q.17 What is the largest country in the world by area?
- Canada
- China
- Russia
- United States
Answer ✔ (c) Russia
Explanation: Russia is the largest country in the world by area.
Question 108 of 485
Q.18 Which European country has the most volcanoes?
- Italy
- Greece
- Iceland
- Spain
Answer ✔ (c) Iceland
Explanation: Iceland has the most volcanoes in Europe.
Question 109 of 485
Q.19 Which African country has the highest population?
- Egypt
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Ethiopia
Answer ✔ (b) Nigeria
Explanation: Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.
Question 110 of 485
Q.20 Which river is considered the most polluted in the world?
- Ganges
- Yangtze
- Mississippi
- Nile
Answer ✔ (a) Ganges
Explanation: The Ganges River in India is considered one of the most polluted rivers in the world.
Question 111 of 485
Q.1 What is the largest desert in the world?
- Sahara
- Arabian
- Gobi
- Antarctic
Answer ✔ (d) Antarctic
Explanation: The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert in the world, covering approximately 14 million square kilometers.
Question 112 of 485
Q.2 Which river is the longest in the world?
- Nile
- Amazon
- Yangtze
- Mississippi
Answer ✔ (a) Nile
Explanation: The Nile River is traditionally considered the longest river in the world, stretching over 6,650 kilometers.
Question 113 of 485
Q.3 The Ring of Fire is located in which ocean?
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
Answer ✔ (d) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Ring of Fire is located in the Pacific Ocean and is known for its frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Question 114 of 485
Q.4 Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
- Andes
- Rockies
- Ural Mountains
- Alps
Answer ✔ (c) Ural Mountains
Explanation: The Ural Mountains run from north to south through western Russia and form the natural boundary between Europe and Asia.
Question 115 of 485
Q.5 Which country has the most natural lakes?
- United States
- Canada
- Brazil
- India
Answer ✔ (b) Canada
Explanation: Canada has the most natural lakes in the world, with around 31,752 major lakes.
Question 116 of 485
Q.6 Which is the largest ocean in the world?
- Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
Answer ✔ (c) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, covering more than 63 million square miles.
Question 117 of 485
Q.7 Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
- Rockies
- Himalayas
- Andes
- Alps
Answer ✔ (b) Himalayas
Explanation: Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas.
Question 118 of 485
Q.8 Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
- Missouri River
- Colorado River
- Mississippi River
- Ohio River
Answer ✔ (b) Colorado River
Explanation: The Colorado River flows through the Grand Canyon.
Question 119 of 485
Q.9 What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
- Monaco
- Vatican City
- Nauru
- Malta
Answer ✔ (b) Vatican City
Explanation: Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by land area.
Question 120 of 485
Q.10 Which continent has the most countries?
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- South America
Answer ✔ (a) Africa
Explanation: Africa has the most countries, with 54 recognized sovereign states.
Question 121 of 485
Q.11 Which is the longest mountain range in the world?
- Andes
- Rockies
- Himalayas
- Alps
Answer ✔ (a) Andes
Explanation: The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching along the western coast of South America.
Question 122 of 485
Q.12 Which ocean is the warmest?
- Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Southern Ocean
Answer ✔ (a) Indian Ocean
Explanation: The Indian Ocean is the warmest ocean in the world.
Question 123 of 485
Q.13 Which desert is known as the driest place on Earth?
- Sahara
- Kalahari
- Atacama
- Sonoran
Answer ✔ (c) Atacama
Explanation: The Atacama Desert in Chile is considered the driest place on Earth.
Question 124 of 485
Q.14 What is the name of the longest river in Europe?
- Danube
- Volga
- Rhine
- Thames
Answer ✔ (b) Volga
Explanation: The Volga River is the longest river in Europe, flowing through central Russia.
Question 125 of 485
Q.15 Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Ethiopia
- Vietnam
Answer ✔ (b) Brazil
Explanation: Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in the world.
Question 126 of 485
Q.16 Which of the following is a landlocked country?
- Brazil
- Afghanistan
- Vietnam
- Philippines
Answer ✔ (b) Afghanistan
Explanation: Afghanistan is a landlocked country.
Question 127 of 485
Q.17 What is the largest country in the world by area?
- Canada
- China
- Russia
- United States
Answer ✔ (c) Russia
Explanation: Russia is the largest country in the world by area.
Question 128 of 485
Q.18 Which European country has the most volcanoes?
- Italy
- Greece
- Iceland
- Spain
Answer ✔ (c) Iceland
Explanation: Iceland has the most volcanoes in Europe.
Question 129 of 485
Q.19 Which African country has the highest population?
- Egypt
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Ethiopia
Answer ✔ (b) Nigeria
Explanation: Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa.
Question 130 of 485
Q.20 Which river is considered the most polluted in the world?
- Ganges
- Yangtze
- Mississippi
- Nile
Answer ✔ (a) Ganges
Explanation: The Ganges River in India is considered one of the most polluted rivers in the world.
Question 131 of 485
Q.1 Kandangi saree, which has got GI tag, is associated to which state?
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Andra Pradesh
Answer ✔ (c) Tamil Nadu
Question 132 of 485
Q.2 Peacock parachute spider, which is recently spotted in Eastern Ghat, is belongs to the genus
- Chilobrachys
- Poecilotheria
- Avicularia
- Mygalomorphae
Answer ✔ (b) Poecilotheria
Question 133 of 485
Q.3 Where was the india's first automated battery charging and changing station for e-buses inaugurated?
- Ahmedabad
- Chennai
- Bangaluru
- New Delhi
Answer ✔ (a) Ahmedabad
Question 134 of 485
Q.4 Which mobile application is launched by the government to search for generic medicines?
- JanaushadhiSarvada
- JanaushadhiService
- JanaushadhiSafalam
- JanaushadhiSugam
Answer ✔ (d) JanaushadhiSugam
Question 135 of 485
Q.5 Recently launched book 'listening, learning and reading' is based on which leader?
- Narendra Modi
- Amit Shah
- M. Venkaiah Naidu
- Ram Nath Kovind
Answer ✔ (c) M. Venkaiah Naidu
Question 136 of 485
Q.6 The book "Idea of Justice" is written by
- Amitabh Ghosh
- Amartya Sen
- Jaswant Singh
- S.S. Sodhi
Answer ✔ (b) Amartya Sen
Question 137 of 485
Q.7 The Author of the book "Jyoti Punj" is:
- L.K.Adwani
- Jaswant Singh
- Narendra Modi
- Sonia Gandhi
Answer ✔ (c) Narendra Modi
Question 138 of 485
Q.8 Arina is related with which of the following games?
- Judo
- Kho-Kho
- Golf
- Horse Riding
Answer ✔ (d) Horse Riding
Question 139 of 485
Q.9 "Hopman Cup" is related to which sport?
- Lawn Tennis
- Football
- Cricket
- Badminton
Answer ✔ (a) Lawn Tennis
Question 140 of 485
Q.10 Hima Das, is associated with which sport?
- Badminton
- Tennis
- Athletics
- Cricket
Answer ✔ (c) Athletics
Question 141 of 485
Q.11 The 'Bermuda Triangle' lies in-
- Western North Atlantic ocean
- Eastern North Atlantic ocean
- North Pecific ocean
- South Indian ocean
Answer ✔ (a) Western North Atlantic ocean
Question 142 of 485
Q.12 The milky way is classified as-
- Spiral galaxy
- Elecrical galaxy
- Irregular galaxy
- Round galaxy
Answer ✔ (a) Spiral galaxy
Question 143 of 485
Q.13 Which animal is the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund?
- Tiger
- Giant Panda
- Hornbill
- White Bear
Answer ✔ (b) Giant Panda
Question 144 of 485
Q.14 Tea is grown in-
- Hot, wet and hilly region
- Flat region
- Winter season
- Very cold region
Answer ✔ (a) Hot, wet and hilly region
Question 145 of 485
Q.15 Shyok is a tributary of-
- Brahmaputra
- Indus
- Chenab
- Sutlej
Answer ✔ (b) Indus
Explanation: The Shyok River a tributary of the Indus River that flows through northern Ladakh in India and Gilgit?Baltistan in Pakistan, spanning some 550 km (340 mi)
Question 146 of 485
Q.16 Kaziranga is known for-
- Project Tiger
- Two horned Rhino
- One horned Rhino
- Operation flood
Answer ✔ (c) One horned Rhino
Question 147 of 485
Q.17 The Information Technology (I.T.) capital of india is -
- Hyderabad
- Bangaluru
- Mumbai
- Chennai
Answer ✔ (b) Bangaluru
Question 148 of 485
Q.18 The human development Index (HDI) is based on-
- Life expectancy at birth
- GDP per capita (PPP US $)
- Mean Years of Schooling
- All of the above
Answer ✔ (d) All of the above
Question 149 of 485
Q.19 From which of the following taxes, the central government gets the maximum revenue?
- Corporate Tax
- Income Tax
- Excise Duties
- Custom Duties
Answer ✔ (a) Corporate Tax
Question 150 of 485
Q.20 Which one of the following is the first private telecom company to get a licence to launch a long distance phone service in india?
- Bharti telesonic
- Nokia
- Reliance
- Airtel
Answer ✔ (a) Bharti telesonic
Question 151 of 485
Q.21 Namami Gange' is associated with for clean Ganga-
- National Mission
- Ganga Action plan
- Smart city mission
- AMRUT
Answer ✔ (a) National Mission
Question 152 of 485
Q.22 The organisation which looks after the credit needs of agriculture and rural development is-
- FCI
- NABARD
- IDBI
- ICAR
Answer ✔ (b) NABARD
Explanation: NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Question 153 of 485
Q.23 Who got the Nobel Piece Prize 2019?
- Olga Tokarczuk
- Abiy Ahmed Ali
- Peter Handke
- Michael Kremer
Answer ✔ (b) Abiy Ahmed Ali
Question 154 of 485
Q.24 Who founded the Servants of India Society?
- Chittaranjan Das
- Bal Gngadhar Tilak
- Lala her Dayal
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer ✔ (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Question 155 of 485
Q.25 Vande Matram was taken from-
- Rajtarangani
- Anand Math
- Akbarnama
- Akbar kosha
Answer ✔ (b) Anand Math
Question 156 of 485
Q.26 The Sarvodaya Movement was started by-
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jayaprakash Narayan
- Vinoba Bhave
- Dada Dharmadhikari
Answer ✔ (c) Vinoba Bhave
Question 157 of 485
Q.27 Who is the current Home Affairs minister of India?
- Dr. Harsh Vardhan
- Amit Shah
- Rajnath Singh
- Piyush Goel
Answer ✔ (b) Amit Shah
Question 158 of 485
Q.28 India is a-
- Union of Federal states
- Federal Union of states
- Union of states
- Union of states and Union territories
Answer ✔ (c) Union of states
Question 159 of 485
Q.29 Who is called the 'Nightingale of India'?
- Vijay Lakshami Pandit
- Sarojini Naidu
- Aruna Asaf Ali
- Sucheta Kriplani
Answer ✔ (b) Sarojini Naidu
Question 160 of 485
Q.30 The first Muslim rular to introduce the system of price control was-
- Balban
- Jalaluddin Khalji
- Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
- Allauddin Khalji
Answer ✔ (d) Allauddin Khalji
Question 161 of 485
Q.31 Musical instrument 'Sitar' is the combination of-
- Bansuri and Veena
- Bansuri and Sarangi
- Veena and Tambura
- Veena and Piano
Answer ✔ (d) Veena and Piano
Question 162 of 485
Q.32 Teratali' the folkdance of which state?
- Kerala
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
Answer ✔ (b) Rajasthan
Question 163 of 485
Q.33 What inspired the paintings of Ajanta?
- Compassionate Buddha
- Radha Krishna leela
- Jain Teerthankras
- Mahabharat encounters
Answer ✔ (a) Compassionate Buddha
Question 164 of 485
Q.34 World Water Day is observed on-
- 22nd January
- 22nd March
- 22nd April
- 22nd May
Answer ✔ (b) 22nd March
Question 165 of 485
Q.35 The headquaters of UNESCO is in-
- Germany
- Paris
- U.S.A
- Italy
Answer ✔ (b) Paris
Question 166 of 485
Q.36 Sound travels fastest in-
- Water
- steel
- vacuum
- Air
Answer ✔ (b) steel
Question 167 of 485
Q.37 Hydrogen bomb is based on the phenomenon of-
- Nuclear fusion
- Nuclear fission
- Nuclear explosion
- none of thses
Answer ✔ (a) Nuclear fusion
Question 168 of 485
Q.38 Plaster of Paris is made from-
- Gypsum
- Zinc
- Slacked lime
- limestone
Answer ✔ (a) Gypsum
Question 169 of 485
Q.39 Decibel' is a unit of-
- Pitch
- Sound energy
- Loudness
- length
Answer ✔ (c) Loudness
Question 170 of 485
Q.40 The only mammal which can fly
- whale
- snake
- Hen
- Bat
Answer ✔ (d) Bat
Question 171 of 485
Q.1 The Simon Commission was formed to review-
- Legislatures in India
- Fitness of India for further reforms
- A constitution for India
- The position of the Viceroy
Answer ✔ (b) Fitness of India for further reforms
Explanation: Simon Commission was formed to analyze the working of the government of India Act, 1919, and suggest further constitutional and administrative reforms within the British colonial rule of India. In this commission no single Indian was included that's why this was failed after Simon's commission go back movement.
Question 172 of 485
Q.2 The Azad Hind Fauj was formed in-
- 1937
- 1942
- 1943
- 1945
Answer ✔ (b) 1942
Explanation: Azad Hind Fauj was an Indian national army, formed by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose through the patronage of the Imperial Japanese Army, in 1942 to secure the independance of india.
Question 173 of 485
Q.3 Where did Mahatma Gandhi first apply his technique of satyagraha?
- Dandi
- Champaran
- England
- South Africa
Answer ✔ (d) South Africa
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha first in South Africa in 1906 at Phoenix Farm. In India, the first Satyagraha was started in 1916 at Champaran.
Question 174 of 485
Q.4 The first governor-general of India was appointed under the provisions of -
- 1773
- 1784
- 1833
- 1858
Answer ✔ (a) 1773
Explanation: Warren Hastings was the first governor-general of British India appointed under the provision of 1773 with the partial authority of India. Complete authority over all of India was granted in 1833, and the official came to be known as the "governor-general of India".
Question 175 of 485
Q.5 An anti-British outfit 'Abhinav Bharat' was founded by-
- R. G. Bhandarkar
- V. D. Savarkar
- C. R. Das
- Sardar Bhagat Singh
Answer ✔ (b) V. D. Savarkar
Explanation: Abhinav Bharat Society (Young India Society) was a secret society (an anti-British outfit) founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar in 1904.
Question 176 of 485
Q.6 Who led the Salt Satyagraha movement with Gandhi?
- Annie Besant
- Mridula Sarabhai
- Muthu Lakshmi
- Sarojini Naidu
Answer ✔ (d) Sarojini Naidu
Explanation: Salt March or Dandi March or Salt Satyagraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mahatma Gandhi in March–April 1930 with Sarojini Naidu. The main event of this was Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
Question 177 of 485
Q.7 In which of the following movements did Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of hunger strike as a weapon?
- Non-Cooperation movement 1920-22
- Rowlatt Satyagraha 1919
- Ahmedabad strike 1918
- Bardoli Satyagraha
Answer ✔ (c) Ahmedabad strike 1918
Explanation: 1918 cotton mills strike in Ahmedabad
Question 178 of 485
Q.8 Santhals were associated with-
- Tribal Rebellion
- Non-cooperation Movement
- Salt Satyagraha
- Indigo Revolt
Answer ✔ (a) Tribal Rebellion
Explanation: The Santhal rebellion was a tribal rebellion that took place in 1855 - 1856 to end the revenue system of the East India Company (EIC), usury practices, and the zamindari system in India. The Santhals were the tribe groups present in Jharkhand, the state of India.
Question 179 of 485
Q.9 Persian weekly 'Miratul Akhbar' was published by-
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
- Maulana Shibli Nomani
Answer ✔ (b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation: Mirat-ul-Akhbar meaning the mirror of news was a Persian language journal that was founded and published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy on 12 April 1822.
Question 180 of 485
Q.10 Who was the first president of All India Trade Union Congress?
- Dewan Chaman Lal
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- N. G. Ranga
- Swami Sahajanand
Answer ✔ (b) Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation: All India Trade Union Congress was founded on 31st October 1920 at Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India. Lala Lajpat Rai was the first President and V.M.Pawar was the first General Secretary of this union.
Question 181 of 485
Q.11 Which of the following was the first to impose censorship of the press?
- Wellesley
- Hastings
- Johan Adams
- Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (a) Wellesley
Explanation: Lord Wellesley was the first to impose censorship of the press in 1799.
Question 182 of 485
Q.12 Which of the following state was not annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
- Satara
- Jhansi
- Awadh
- Nagpur
Answer ✔ (c) Awadh
Explanation: The doctrine of lapse was the pro-imperialist approach to expand the realm of the British Kingdom in India, which was introduced by Dalhousie. The Doctrine equipped with an idea to annex those states which have no heir, get lapsed the right of ruling and it will not be reverted by adoption.
Question 183 of 485
Q.13 Who founded the Servants of India Society?
- Chittaranjan Das
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Lala Har Dayal
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer ✔ (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation: Servants of India Society was founded on 12 June 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale to build a dedicated group of people for social service and reforms.
Question 184 of 485
Q.14 The first governor-general of the East India Company in India was?
- Robert Clive
- Sir John Shore
- Warren Hastings
- Marquis Hastings
Answer ✔ (c) Warren Hastings
Explanation: Warren Hastings was the first Governor of the Presidency of Fort William in 1772.
Question 185 of 485
Q.15 Vande Mataram was taken from-
- Akbarnama
- Rajtarangini
- Anand Math
- Akbar Kosh
Answer ✔ (c) Anand Math
Explanation: Anandamath is a Bengali novel, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and published in 1882. Set in the background of the Sannyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century, it is considered one of the most important novels in the history of Bengali and Indian literature.
Question 186 of 485
Q.16 The call "Dilli Chalo" was given by-
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- Mahatma Gandhi
Answer ✔ (c) Subhash Chandra Bose
Question 187 of 485
Q.17 All India Muslim League was formed in-
- Lahor
- Aligarh
- Lucknow
- Dhaka
Answer ✔ (d) Dhaka
Explanation: All India Muslim League was a political party founded on 30 December 1906 by Mohammad Ali Jinnah at Dhaka, currently in Bangladesh.
Question 188 of 485
Q.18 Which one of the following authors put forth the theory of the drain of India's resources to England?
- Raja Rammohan Roy
- Bankim Chand Chatterjee
- G. G. Agarkar
- Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer ✔ (d) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji's book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India" brought attention to his theory of the Indian "wealth drain" into Britain.
Question 189 of 485
Q.19 The American publicist who was with Mahatma Gandhi during his 'Quit India' movement was-
- Louis Fischer
- William L. Shiver
- Web Miller
- Negley Farson
Answer ✔ (a) Louis Fischer
Question 190 of 485
Q.20 "Depressed Classes League" was established by-
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
- Babu Jagjiwan Ram
- N. S. Kajrolkar
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
Answer ✔ (a) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: The depressed classes league was founded by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for the Dalits and other lower caste peoples in 1930 to make the fair representation of the Scheduled Castes in the decision-making bodies of India. in 1935 Babu Jagjiwan Ram Also contributed to the establishment of this league.
Question 191 of 485
Q.1 The Simon Commission was formed to review-
- Legislatures in India
- Fitness of India for further reforms
- A constitution for India
- The position of the Viceroy
Answer ✔ (b) Fitness of India for further reforms
Explanation: Simon Commission was formed to analyze the working of the government of India Act, 1919, and suggest further constitutional and administrative reforms within the British colonial rule of India. In this commission no single Indian was included that's why this was failed after Simon's commission go back movement.
Question 192 of 485
Q.2 The Azad Hind Fauj was formed in-
- 1937
- 1942
- 1943
- 1945
Answer ✔ (b) 1942
Explanation: Azad Hind Fauj was an Indian national army, formed by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose through the patronage of the Imperial Japanese Army, in 1942 to secure the independance of india.
Question 193 of 485
Q.3 Where did Mahatma Gandhi first apply his technique of satyagraha?
- Dandi
- Champaran
- England
- South Africa
Answer ✔ (d) South Africa
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi started Satyagraha first in South Africa in 1906 at Phoenix Farm. In India, the first Satyagraha was started in 1916 at Champaran.
Question 194 of 485
Q.4 The first governor-general of India was appointed under the provisions of -
- 1773
- 1784
- 1833
- 1858
Answer ✔ (a) 1773
Explanation: Warren Hastings was the first governor-general of British India appointed under the provision of 1773 with the partial authority of India. Complete authority over all of India was granted in 1833, and the official came to be known as the "governor-general of India".
Question 195 of 485
Q.5 An anti-British outfit 'Abhinav Bharat' was founded by-
- R. G. Bhandarkar
- V. D. Savarkar
- C. R. Das
- Sardar Bhagat Singh
Answer ✔ (b) V. D. Savarkar
Explanation: Abhinav Bharat Society (Young India Society) was a secret society (an anti-British outfit) founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother Ganesh Damodar Savarkar in 1904.
Question 196 of 485
Q.6 Who led the Salt Satyagraha movement with Gandhi?
- Annie Besant
- Mridula Sarabhai
- Muthu Lakshmi
- Sarojini Naidu
Answer ✔ (d) Sarojini Naidu
Explanation: Salt March or Dandi March or Salt Satyagraha was a major nonviolent protest action in India led by Mahatma Gandhi in March–April 1930 with Sarojini Naidu. The main event of this was Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
Question 197 of 485
Q.7 In which of the following movements did Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of hunger strike as a weapon?
- Non-Cooperation movement 1920-22
- Rowlatt Satyagraha 1919
- Ahmedabad strike 1918
- Bardoli Satyagraha
Answer ✔ (c) Ahmedabad strike 1918
Explanation: 1918 cotton mills strike in Ahmedabad
Question 198 of 485
Q.8 Santhals were associated with-
- Tribal Rebellion
- Non-cooperation Movement
- Salt Satyagraha
- Indigo Revolt
Answer ✔ (a) Tribal Rebellion
Explanation: The Santhal rebellion was a tribal rebellion that took place in 1855 - 1856 to end the revenue system of the East India Company (EIC), usury practices, and the zamindari system in India. The Santhals were the tribe groups present in Jharkhand, the state of India.
Question 199 of 485
Q.9 Persian weekly 'Miratul Akhbar' was published by-
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
- Maulana Shibli Nomani
Answer ✔ (b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Explanation: Mirat-ul-Akhbar meaning the mirror of news was a Persian language journal that was founded and published by Raja Ram Mohan Roy on 12 April 1822.
Question 200 of 485
Q.10 Who was the first president of All India Trade Union Congress?
- Dewan Chaman Lal
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- N. G. Ranga
- Swami Sahajanand
Answer ✔ (b) Lala Lajpat Rai
Explanation: All India Trade Union Congress was founded on 31st October 1920 at Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India. Lala Lajpat Rai was the first President and V.M.Pawar was the first General Secretary of this union.
Question 201 of 485
Q.11 Which of the following was the first to impose censorship of the press?
- Wellesley
- Hastings
- Johan Adams
- Dalhousie
Answer ✔ (a) Wellesley
Explanation: Lord Wellesley was the first to impose censorship of the press in 1799.
Question 202 of 485
Q.12 Which of the following state was not annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
- Satara
- Jhansi
- Awadh
- Nagpur
Answer ✔ (c) Awadh
Explanation: The doctrine of lapse was the pro-imperialist approach to expand the realm of the British Kingdom in India, which was introduced by Dalhousie. The Doctrine equipped with an idea to annex those states which have no heir, get lapsed the right of ruling and it will not be reverted by adoption.
Question 203 of 485
Q.13 Who founded the Servants of India Society?
- Chittaranjan Das
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Lala Har Dayal
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer ✔ (d) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation: Servants of India Society was founded on 12 June 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale to build a dedicated group of people for social service and reforms.
Question 204 of 485
Q.14 The first governor-general of the East India Company in India was?
- Robert Clive
- Sir John Shore
- Warren Hastings
- Marquis Hastings
Answer ✔ (c) Warren Hastings
Explanation: Warren Hastings was the first Governor of the Presidency of Fort William in 1772.
Question 205 of 485
Q.15 Vande Mataram was taken from-
- Akbarnama
- Rajtarangini
- Anand Math
- Akbar Kosh
Answer ✔ (c) Anand Math
Explanation: Anandamath is a Bengali novel, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and published in 1882. Set in the background of the Sannyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century, it is considered one of the most important novels in the history of Bengali and Indian literature.
Question 206 of 485
Q.16 The call "Dilli Chalo" was given by-
- Lala Lajpat Rai
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Subhash Chandra Bose
- Mahatma Gandhi
Answer ✔ (c) Subhash Chandra Bose
Question 207 of 485
Q.17 All India Muslim League was formed in-
- Lahor
- Aligarh
- Lucknow
- Dhaka
Answer ✔ (d) Dhaka
Explanation: All India Muslim League was a political party founded on 30 December 1906 by Mohammad Ali Jinnah at Dhaka, currently in Bangladesh.
Question 208 of 485
Q.18 Which one of the following authors put forth the theory of the drain of India's resources to England?
- Raja Rammohan Roy
- Bankim Chand Chatterjee
- G. G. Agarkar
- Dadabhai Naoroji
Answer ✔ (d) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji's book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India" brought attention to his theory of the Indian "wealth drain" into Britain.
Question 209 of 485
Q.19 The American publicist who was with Mahatma Gandhi during his 'Quit India' movement was-
- Louis Fischer
- William L. Shiver
- Web Miller
- Negley Farson
Answer ✔ (a) Louis Fischer
Question 210 of 485
Q.20 "Depressed Classes League" was established by-
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
- Babu Jagjiwan Ram
- N. S. Kajrolkar
- Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
Answer ✔ (a) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: The depressed classes league was founded by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for the Dalits and other lower caste peoples in 1930 to make the fair representation of the Scheduled Castes in the decision-making bodies of India. in 1935 Babu Jagjiwan Ram Also contributed to the establishment of this league.
Question 211 of 485
Q.1 As per the constitution of India, the minimum age of an Indian citizen to become the president of India is -
- 30 years
- 35 years
- 40 years
- 50 years
Answer ✔ (b) 35 years
Explanation: To become the president of India, the minimum age of the candidate should be 35 years, and should be an Indian citizen, and also should be qualified for a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Question 212 of 485
Q.2 Which amendment of the Constitution of India limits the number of Ministers?
- 73rd
- 87th
- 91st
- 86th
Answer ✔ (c) 91st
Explanation: According to the Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act, 2003 of article 75 (1A) The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen per cent.
Question 213 of 485
Q.3 In the Centre State Financial Relations in India, Gadgil formula is used in-
- division of tax revenue
- formulating the policy for fresh borrowing
- writing off states indebtedness to the centre
- Allocating central plan assistance between states
Answer ✔ (d) Allocating central plan assistance between states
Explanation: The Gadgil formula is named after Dhananjay Ramchandra Gadgil, a social scientist and the first critic of Indian planning. It was evolved in 1969 for determining the allocation of central assistance for state plans in India
Question 214 of 485
Q.4 The sitting of the house of the people may be terminated by-
- Adjournment
- Prorogation
- Dissolution
- All of these
Answer ✔ (a) Adjournment
Question 215 of 485
Q.5 Part IV of the constitution of India deals with-
- Fundamental rights
- Citizenship
- Directive principles of state policy
- Union Executive
Answer ✔ (c) Directive principles of state policy
Explanation: Part IV of the constitution of India deals with the directive principles of the state policy. Provisions in this part IV are fundamental to the governance of the country and the state can use these provisions for making laws. These provisions cannot be enforced by any court.
Question 216 of 485
Q.6 The basic parameters of India's foreign policy were laid down by-
- Dr. Rajendra Prassad
- Jawahar Lal Nehru
- Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
- Dr. Zakir Husain
Answer ✔ (b) Jawahar Lal Nehru
Explanation: Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1954 developed foreign policy based on Panchsheel (Five Principles) which are
1. Mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty,
2. . Mutual non-aggression,
3. Mutual non-interference,
4. Equality and mutual benefit, and
5. Peaceful co-existence.
Question 217 of 485
Q.7 Can there be a common high court for two or more states?
- Yes
- No
- Only in financial emergency
- only in national emergency
Answer ✔ (a) Yes
Explanation: Two or more states can share a single high court according to the constitution. Haryana and Punjab share the common high court at Chandigarh. eastern states (Mizoram, Assam, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh) share a common high court at Guwahati. Also, the two UTs Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have a common high court which is J & K High Court. There are now 25 High Courts in India. The Calcutta High Court, established in 1862, is the oldest High Court in India.
Question 218 of 485
Q.8 The right to vote in the national elections in India is based on the principle of-
- Restricted franchise
- Hereditary privileges
- Property qualifications
- Universal adult suffrage
Answer ✔ (d) Universal adult suffrage
Explanation: Suffrage, political franchise, or simply franchise is the right to vote in public, political elections (although the term is sometimes used for any right to vote). Every person (citizen) above the 18 years of age or in the adult age group as per the provision of state have the right to vote in national elections.
Question 219 of 485
Q.9 The Right to Information Act, 2005 came into effect on-
- 10 December, 2003
- 5 January, 2004
- 12 October, 2005
- 7 July, 2004
Answer ✔ (c) 12 October, 2005
Explanation: The RTI act was forced into effect on midnight of 12th and 13th October 2005.
Question 220 of 485
Q.10 Who appoints the governors of Indian states?
- Council of Ministers
- Vice-President
- Prime Minister
- President
Answer ✔ (d) President
Question 221 of 485
Q.11 The Union Budget is presented in-
- The Lok Sabha
- The Rajya Sabha
- Joint session of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha
- Anywhere
Answer ✔ (a) The Lok Sabha
Explanation: The Union Budget of India is also referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Indian constitution. It is the annual budget and presented by the Lok Sabha on the first day of february (2 months before the new financial year).
Question 222 of 485
Q.12 Money Bill has been defined by the constitution under Article-
- 109
- 110
- 111
- both (b) and (c)
Answer ✔ (b) 110
Explanation: "Money Bill" is defined in Article 110 of the constitution of India.
Question 223 of 485
Q.13 The Upper House of Parliament is known as-
- Parliament House
- Rajya Sabha
- Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Lok Sabha
Answer ✔ (b) Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Rajya Sabha is the second house of the parliament, also called the upper house of parliament. It is representative of states. The members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the members of state and UT legislatures.
Question 224 of 485
Q.14 Democratic Decentralization in India means-
- More financial decentralization in favour of the states
- Decentralisation of the power in bureaucratic structures.
- Distribution of subjects between the centre and the states
- Establishment of Panchayati Raj
Answer ✔ (d) Establishment of Panchayati Raj
Question 225 of 485
Q.15 Which Article relates to the "Right to Feedom"?
- Article 14
- Article 19
- Article 16
- Article 15
Answer ✔ (b) Article 19
Explanation: Article 19 relates to the Right to freedom while Article 14, 15, and 16 relate to the Right to equality.
Question 226 of 485
Q.16 How many fundamental duties have been provided in Article 51A of the constitution?
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
Answer ✔ (c) 11
Explanation: Currently, there are 11 fundamental duties in Article 51A of the Constitution.
1. Abide by the Constitution and respect the national flag & National Anthem
2. Follow ideals of the freedom struggle
3. Protect sovereignty & integrity of India
4. Defend the country and render national services when called upon
5. Sprit of common brotherhood
6. Preserve composite culture
7. Preserve natural environment
8. Develop scientific temper
9. Safeguard public property
10. Strive for excellence
11. Duty for all parents/guardians to send their children in the age group of 6-14 years to school. (added by 86th Amendment ACT, 2002)
Question 227 of 485
Q.17 Which of the following bodies is not a creation of the constitution?
- Financial commission
- Election commission
- Planning commission
- Union Public Service Commission
Answer ✔ (c) Planning commission
Explanation: Financial commission (Article 280), Election commission (Article 324), Union Public Service Commission (Article 315).
Question 228 of 485
Q.18 how many Articles and schedules, in the constitution of India has?
- 448 Articles, 12 schedules
- 395 Articles, 8 schedules
- 450 Articles, 13 schedules
- 448 Articles, 10 schedules
Answer ✔ (a) 448 Articles, 12 schedules
Explanation: The original constitution of India was with 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules. after many amendments, in the current scenario constitution has 448 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules.
Question 229 of 485
Q.19 Power, authority, and responsibilities of municipalities are listed in which schedule of the constitution of India?
- Ninth
- Tenth
- Eleventh
- Twelfth
Answer ✔ (d) Twelfth
Explanation: The power, authority, and responsibilities of municipalities are listed in the twelfth schedule of the constitution of India.
Question 230 of 485
Q.20 By the amendment the salary of the president of India is-
- Rs. 50,000
- Rs. 1,50,000
- Rs. 75,000
- 850000
Answer ✔ (b) Rs. 1,50,000
Explanation: According to the new amendment (salary act 2008), the salary of the president is between 1.5 lakh to 5 lakh per month.
Question 231 of 485
Q.1 In the visible spectrum the color having the shortest wavelength is :
- Violet
- Blue
- Red
- yellow
Answer ✔ (a) Violet
Explanation: the longest wavelength is Red, and the shortest is violet.
Question 232 of 485
Q.2 The Heater Element in an electric iron is made of__
- Copper
- Tungesten
- Nichrome
- Iron
Answer ✔ (c) Nichrome
Explanation: Nichrome 80/20 is an ideal material, because it has relatively high resistance and forms an adherent layer of chromium oxide when it is heated for the first time.
Question 233 of 485
Q.3 Which of following is the most viscous medium?
- Coaltar
- Water
- Glycerine
- Alcohol
Answer ✔ (a) Coaltar
Question 234 of 485
Q.4 At which temperature do the reading of the centigrade and the fahrenheit scales coincide?
- 00
- -400
- 1000
- -800
Answer ✔ (b) -400
Question 235 of 485
Q.5 Sound travels fastest in :
- Water
- Steel
- Alcohol
- Air
Answer ✔ (b) Steel
Explanation: Sound travels fastest through solids. This is because molecules in a solid medium are much closer together than those in a liquid or gas, allowing sound waves to travel more quickly through it. In fact, sound waves travel over 17 times faster through steel than through air.
Question 236 of 485
Q.6 Which of the following is the property of Carbon Monoxide:
- Oxidising Agent
- Catalytic agent
- Neutral oxide
- Reducing agent
Answer ✔ (d) Reducing agent
Explanation: Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless flammable gas that is slightly less dense than air.
Question 237 of 485
Q.7 White phosphorous is generally kept under-
- Alcohol
- Water
- glycerine
- ether
Answer ✔ (b) Water
Explanation: White phosphorus is highly reactive, and spontaneously ignites at about 30°C in moist air. It is usually stored under water, to prevent exposure to the air. It is also extremely toxic, even in very small quantities.
Question 238 of 485
Q.8 The most abundant element in the earth's crust is:
- O
- Al
- Si
- N
Answer ✔ (a) O
Explanation: Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth's crust, making up 46.6% of Earth's mass. Silicon is the second most abundant element (27.7%), followed by aluminum (8.1%), iron (5.0%), calcium (3.6%), sodium (2.8%), potassium (2.6%). and magnesium (2.1%)
Question 239 of 485
Q.9 The most important organic constituent of dynamite is :
- Nitrobenzene
- T.N.T.
- Methyl chloride
- Nitroglycerine
Answer ✔ (d) Nitroglycerine
Explanation: Dynamite is an explosive made of nitroglycerin, sorbents and stabilizers. It was invented by the Swedish chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel in Geesthacht and patented in 1867. It rapidly gained wide-scale use as a more powerful alternative to black powder
Question 240 of 485
Q.10 Which of the following is used in the manufacturing of candle?
- Bees Wax
- Spermaceti wax
- Lanodin wax
- Paraffin wax
Answer ✔ (d) Paraffin wax
Question 241 of 485
Q.11 DNA differs from RNA in having :
- Uracil
- Adenine
- Thymin
- Cytosine
Answer ✔ (c) Thymin
Question 242 of 485
Q.12 Trachoma is disease of the :
- Skin
- Eyes
- Lungs
- Ear
Answer ✔ (b) Eyes
Question 243 of 485
Q.13 What is the name of the longest bone of thigh?
- Vistula
- Femur
- Fibula
- Humerous
Answer ✔ (b) Femur
Question 244 of 485
Q.14 The Enzyme found in the salive is :
- Ptyalin
- Pepsin
- Maltose
- Lipase
Answer ✔ (a) Ptyalin
Explanation: Saliva contains the enzyme amylase, also called ptyalin, which is capable of breaking down starch into simpler sugars such as maltose and dextrin that can be further broken down in the small intestine. About 30% starch digestion takes place in the mouth cavity.
Question 245 of 485
Q.15 Who discovered insulin?
- F.Banting
- Edward Jenner
- Ronald Ross
- S.A wakesman
Answer ✔ (a) F.Banting
Question 246 of 485
Q.1 The innermost layer of the earth is known as?
- Mesosphere
- Lithosphere
- Asthenosphere
- Barysphere
Answer ✔ (d) Barysphere
Question 247 of 485
Q.2 On which particular date, does the sun remain at its shortest distance from the earth?
- 4th July
- 3rd January
- 21st March
- 22nd December
Answer ✔ (b) 3rd January
Question 248 of 485
Q.3 Which of the following is the largest island?
- Madagascar
- Honshu
- Sumatra
- Cuba
Answer ✔ (a) Madagascar
Question 249 of 485
Q.4 The Capital of Nigeria is -
- Abuja
- Sanna
- Vienna
- Warsaw
Answer ✔ (a) Abuja
Question 250 of 485
Q.5 Which is the land of morning calm?
- Thailand
- Korea
- Finland
- Japan
Answer ✔ (b) Korea
Question 251 of 485
Q.6 Which of the following countries occupies an important place in the world for the production of coffee?
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Brazil
- Malaysia
Answer ✔ (c) Brazil
Question 252 of 485
Q.7 Which of the following is known as the morning star?
- Saturn
- Venus
- Jupiter
- Mars
Answer ✔ (b) Venus
Question 253 of 485
Q.8 The shape of the milky way galaxy is -
- Spiral
- Circular
- Elliptical
- None of the above
Answer ✔ (a) Spiral
Question 254 of 485
Q.9 Which of the following instruments is used for recording the earthquake waves?
- Hydrograph
- Pantograph
- Seismograph
- Barograph
Answer ✔ (c) Seismograph
Question 255 of 485
Q.10 The substances present at the center of the sun are in -
- Solid, liquid and gaseous state
- Liquid state only
- Gaseous state only
- Both liquid and gaseous states
Answer ✔ (c) Gaseous state only
Explanation: Due to the high temperature the substances present at the center of the Sun are always in gaseous state.
Question 256 of 485
Q.11 The best variety of world's cotton is known as -
- Sea Island
- Short staple Indian
- Egyptian
- Upland American
Answer ✔ (d) Upland American
Question 257 of 485
Q.12 Which of the following rivers flows in Germany?
- Volga
- Danube
- Thames
- Seine
Answer ✔ (b) Danube
Question 258 of 485
Q.13 Arakan yoma is the extension of Himalayas located in -
- Baluchistan
- Nepal
- Kashmir
- Myanmar
Answer ✔ (d) Myanmar
Question 259 of 485
Q.14 Which one of following is the largest lake in the world?
- Caspian sea
- Lake Baikal
- Lake Victoria
- Lake superior
Answer ✔ (a) Caspian sea
Explanation: Caspian sea is the largest lake in the world.
Question 260 of 485
Q.15 The largest postal network in the world is in which country?
- U.S A.
- China
- India
- Brazil
Answer ✔ (c) India
Explanation: India has the world's largest postal network.
Question 261 of 485
Q.16 The coniferous forests are not found in -
- Amazonia
- Scandinavia
- Canada
- Finland
Answer ✔ (a) Amazonia
Question 262 of 485
Q.17 Which animal is the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund?
- Tiger
- Giant Panda
- Hornbill
- White Bear
Answer ✔ (b) Giant Panda
Question 263 of 485
Q.18 If it is 6.00 AM at greenwich, then it will be 11.00 AM at -
- 90° E
- 60° E
- 75° E
- 15° W
Answer ✔ (c) 75° E
Explanation: Greenwich represents is the prime meridian of the world time line. It is 0° longitude and greenwich mean time.
if At 0°(meridian) there is 6 am. There will be 6 pm at 180°E and 12:00 md at 90° E. So time changes 1hr in every 15° longitude hence at 75° there will be 11:00 AM .
Question 264 of 485
Q.19 Which of the following has the highest wind velocity?
- Tornado
- Typhoon
- Cyclone
- Hurricane
Answer ✔ (a) Tornado
Question 265 of 485
Q.20 In terms of longitude, the international Date line generally follows -
- 90° E
- 90° W
- 180° ( E or W )
- None of the above
Answer ✔ (c) 180° ( E or W )
Question 266 of 485
Q.21 Death valley is located in which state of USA?
- Miami
- California
- Pennsyvania
- Texas
Answer ✔ (b) California
Explanation: the desert valley in the eastern california is also called as death valley.
Question 267 of 485
Q.22 Which of the following rivers falls in the land-locked sea?
- Niger
- Volga
- St. Lawrence
- Danube
Answer ✔ (b) Volga
Explanation: Volga river falls into the caspian landlocked sea with 80% inflow of total inflow. Another river falls in caspian sea is ural. Outflow is only by evaporation. There are total 15 land locked sea. Caspian sea is the qorlds biggest lake in betqeen Russia and Iran.
Question 268 of 485
Q.23 Water from an artesian well flows up automatically due to
- Volcanic activity
- Hydrostatic pressure
- Heavy rainfall in region
- Geothermal energy
Answer ✔ (b) Hydrostatic pressure
Question 269 of 485
Q.24 When the sun is nearest to Earth, Earth is said to be in
- Aphelion
- Perihelion
- Apogee
- Perigee
Answer ✔ (b) Perihelion
Question 270 of 485
Q.25 The most important activity of the Tundra region is -
- Cropping
- Hunting
- Fish farming
- Cattle rearing
Answer ✔ (b) Hunting
Question 271 of 485
Q.26 Where is the Doldrums Belt located?
- Near the poles
- Near the tropic of cancer
- Near the Equater
- Near the Tropic of Capricorn
Answer ✔ (c) Near the Equater
Question 272 of 485
Q.27 A class of animals known as marsupials is a characteristic feature of -
- South America
- Africa
- Australia
- South East Asia
Answer ✔ (c) Australia
Question 273 of 485
Q.28 Which country is known as Britain of the south?
- Fizi
- Malaysia