General knowledge top 20 mcq..

Q_1.  नागार्जुन सागर बाँध किस नदी पर बना है ?
[A] कावेरी
[B] कृष्णा
[C] गोदावरी
[D] सिन्धु

Ans:- कृष्णा.

Q_2.  अपातनी कहाँ का मुख्य जनजातिय समूह है ?
[A] सिक्किम
[B] अरुणाचल प्रदेश
[C] झारखंड
[D] नगालैंड

Ans:-अरुणाचल प्रदेश.

Q_3.  निम्न में से किस कर की वसूली केन्द्रीय सरकार द्वारा नहीं की जाती है

[A] आय कर
[B] सीमा शुल्क
[C] व्यावसायिक कर
[D] उत्पादन शुल्क

Ans:-व्यावसायिक कर.

Q_4.  भारत में राष्ट्रीय आय के प्राक्कलन तैयार किये जाते है


[A] राष्ट्रीय विकास परिषद द्वारा
[B] राष्ट्रीय उत्पादकता परिषद द्वारा
[C] राष्ट्रीय आय समिति द्वारा
[D] केन्द्रीय सांख्यकीय सन्गठन द्वारा

Ans:-केन्द्रीय सांख्यकीय सन्गठन द्वारा.

Q_5.  निम्नलिखित में से किस देश का अलिखित संविधान है ?

[A] यू.एस. ए.
[B] यू.के.
[C] पाकिस्तान
[D] भारत

Ans:-यू.के.

Q_6.  भारतीय संविधान में अल्पसंख्यकों को मान्यता किस आधार पर दी गई है ?

[A] धर्म
[B] जाति
[C] कुल जनसंख्या के साथ उस वर्ग की जनसंख्या का अनुपात
[D] रंग

Ans:-धर्म.

Q_7.  सरकार की राष्ट्रपति प्रणाली के अधीन कार्यकारिणी के सदस्य -
[A] विधानमंडल के दोनों सदनों से लिए जाते हैं |
[B] केवल लोक सभा के होते हैं |
[C] विधानमंडल के किसी भी सदन के सदस्य नहीं होते |
[D] नियुक्ति के बाद विधानमंडल के सदस्य बनते हैं |

Ans:-विधानमंडल के किसी भी सदन के सदस्य नहीं होते |.


Q_8.  निम्नलिखित में से ये व्यक्ति कौन हैं जो अनुच्छेद 143 के अधीन किसी मामले को सलाहकारी राय के लिए भारत के उच्चतम न्यायालय को भेज सकते हैं ?

[A] भारत के राष्ट्रपति
[B] राज्यपाल
[C] उपराज्यपाल
[D] राष्ट्रपति तथा राज्यपाल

Ans:-भारत के राष्ट्रपति.

Q_9.  निम्नलिखित में से कौन - सी व्यवस्था 'विधि द्वारा शासन' सिद्धांत के विपरीत है ?

[A] विधि (कानून) के समक्ष समानता
[B] विशेषाधिकार तथा प्रतिरक्षा
[C] समान अवसर
[D] उपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं

Ans:-विशेषाधिकार तथा प्रतिरक्षा.

Q_10.  निम्नलिखित में से कौन - सी नियुक्ति भारत के राष्ट्रपति द्वारा नहीं की जाती ?

[A] लोक सभा अध्यक्ष
[B] भारत का मुख्य न्यायाधीश
[C] वायु सेना अध्यक्ष
[D] थल सेना अध्यक्ष

Ans:-लोक सभा अध्यक्ष.

Q_11.  भारत का राष्ट्रपति अपने पद पर पुनर्निर्वाचन के लिए कितनी बार खड़ा हो सकता है ?
[A] एक बार
[B] दो बार
[C] तीन बार
[D] जितनी बार चाहे

Ans:-जितनी बार चाहे.

Q_12.  सिन्धु सभ्यता के टेराकोटा में निम्नलिखित में से कौन - सा पालतू जानवर विद्यमान नहीं था ?
[A] भैंस
[B] भेड़
[C] गाय
[D] सूअर

Ans:-गाय.

Q_13.  निम्न में से किस विदुषी ने, बाद-विवाद में अजेय याज्ञवल्क्य को चुनौती दी थी ?

[A] घोषा
[B] अपाला
[C] मैत्रेयी
[D] गार्गी

Ans:-गार्गी.

Q_14.  13वीं शताब्दी में राजस्थान के माउंट आबू में प्रसिद्ध दिलवाड़ा मन्दिर किसने बनवाया था ?
[A] महेन्द्रपाल
[B] महिपाल
[C] राज्यपाल
[D] तेजपाल

Ans:-तेजपाल.

Q_15.  1420 ई. में विजयनगर साम्राज्य में आने वाले इटली के यात्री का नाम था ?
[A] एडोआर्डो बारबोसा
[B] निकोलो डि कोंटी
[C] अब्दुर रज्जाक
[D] डोमिंगोज पेस

Ans:-निकोलो डि कोंटी.

Q_16.  दिल्ली में मुगल साम्राज्य की नींव निम्नलिखित में से किस लड़ाई के परिणामस्वरूप पड़ी ?
[A] पानीपत की तीसरी लड़ाई
[B] पानीपत की दूसरी लड़ाई
[C] हल्दीघाटी की लड़ाई
[D] पानीपत की पहली लड़ाई

Ans:-पानीपत की पहली लड़ाई.

Q_17.  आन्ध्र प्रदेश और तमिलनाडु के तटीय भू-भाग को कहते हैं -
[A] कोंकण
[B] कोरोमंडल
[C] पूर्व तट
[D] मालाबार तट

Ans:-कोरोमंडल.

Q_18.  भारत में सबसे ऊंचा पठार कौन - सा है ?
[A] दक्षिणी पठार
[B] छोटा नागपुर पठार
[C] लद्दाख पठार
[D] बघेलखंड पठार

Ans:-लद्दाख पठार.

Q_19.  भारत का सबसे ऊंचा जलप्रपात किस राज्य में है ?
[A] कर्नाटक
[B] आन्ध्र प्रदेश
[C] असम
[D] महाराष्ट्र

Ans:-कर्नाटक.

Q_20.  देशों के समूहों के साथ व्यापार करार करने की औपचारिक पद्धति को क्या कहा जाता है
[A] ट्रेंडिंग ब्लॉक
[B] ट्रेड वेन्वर्स
[C] ट्रेड पार्टनर्स
[D] ट्रेड ऑर्गेनाइजेशन

Ans:-ट्रेंडिंग ब्लॉक.

Most important General knowledge 26 mcq .


Q_1.  शासन की एकात्मक पद्धति का लाभ है -

[A] अधिक अनुकूलनशीलता
[B] दृढ़ राज्य
[C] जनता द्वारा अधिक सहभागिता
[D] सत्तावाद की कम संभावनाएं


Ans :-  दृढ़ राज्य.


Q_2.  भारत पूर्ण संप्रभु लोकतांत्रिक गणतंत्र कब बना ?

[A] 26 जनवरी, 1949
[B] 26 नवम्बर, 1951
[C] 26 नवम्बर, 1930
[D] 26 नवम्बर, 1949

Ans:- 26 नवम्बर, 1949.


Q_3.  1956 में राज्यों का पुनर्गठन करने से ...............?

[A] 17 राज्य और 6 संघ राज्य क्षेत्र बने
[B] 17 राज्य और 9 संघ राज्य क्षेत्र बने
[C] 14 राज्य और 6 संघ राज्य क्षेत्र बने
[D] 15 राज्य और 9 संघ राज्य क्षेत्र बने

Ans :-14 राज्य और 6 संघ राज्य क्षेत्र बने.

Q_4.  दोहरी नागरिकता', निम्न में से किसकी विशेषता है ?

[A] एकात्मक सरकार
[B] संघीय सरकार
[C] संसदीय सरकार
[D] राष्ट्रपति-शासित सरकार

Ans :-संघीय सरकार

Q_5.  भारत के संविधान में शामिल 'राज्य नीति के निदेशक सिद्धांतों की अवधारणा' किसके संविधान से ली गई थी ?

[A] ऑस्ट्रेलिया
[B] यू.एस.ए.
[C] कनाडा
[D] आयरलैंड


Ans :-आयरलैंड.

Q_6.  भारत के राष्ट्रपति को स्वेच्छानिर्णय अधिकार (विवेकाधिकार) के अंतर्गत क्या प्राप्त है ?

[A] वित्तीय आपातकाल घोषित करना
[B] किसी राज्य में राष्ट्रपति शासन लागू करना
[C] प्रधानमंत्री की नियुक्ति
[D] मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त की नियुक्ति

Ans :-प्रधानमंत्री की नियुक्ति

Q_7.  सिन्धु अर्थव्यवस्था की ताकत थी -

[A] कृषि
[B] व्यापार
[C] चाक पर बनाए गए मिट्टी के बर्तन
[D] बढ़ईगिरी

Ans :-कृषि

Q_8.  प्राचीन भारत का प्रसिद्ध वह शासक कौन था, जिसने अपने जीवन के अंतिम दिनों में जैन धर्म अपना लिया था ?

[A] समुद्रगुप्त
[B] बिन्दुसार
[C] चन्द्रगुप्त
[D] अशोक

Ans :-चन्द्रगुप्त.



Q_9.  यूनानियों को भारत से बाहर किसने निकाला था ?

[A] चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्य
[B] चन्द्रगुप्त विक्रमादित्य
[C] अशोक
[D] बिंदुसार

Ans :-चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्य.

Q_10.  चरक किसके राजचिकित्सक थे ?

[A] हर्ष
[B] चन्द्रगुप्त मौर्य
[C] अशोक
[D] कनिष्क

Ans :-कनिष्क.


Q_11.  गुप्त' राजा जिसने 'विक्रमादित्य' की पदवी ग्रहण की थी, वह था -

[A] स्कंदगुप्त
[B] समुद्रगुप्त
[C] चन्द्रगुप्त-II
[D] कुमारगुप्त

Ans :-चन्द्रगुप्त-II.

Q_12.  चोलेश्वर नमक मन्दिर का निर्माण किसने किया ?

[A] विजयालय
[B] आदित्य प्रथम
[C] कुलोतुंग प्रथम
[D] कुलोतुंग द्वितीय

Ans :-विजयालय.

Q_13.  निम्नलिखित में से वह अकेली रानी कौन थी, जिसने दिल्ली पर शासन किया ?

[A] रजिया सुल्तान
[B] चाँद बीबी
[C] मेहरून्निशा
[D] हजरत महल

Ans :-रजिया सुल्तान.

Q_14.  गोवा के महत्त्वपूर्ण किले को बहमनियों से छीनने वाला प्रथम विजयनगर शासक कौन था ?

[A] हरिहर II
[B] बुक्का I
[C] हरिहर I
[D] देवराय II

Ans :-हरिहर II.


Q_15.  बाबर ने तुजुक-ए-बाबरी नाम अपने संस्मरण किस भाषा में लिखे थे ?

[A] मंगोल
[B] फ़ारसी
[C] तुर्की
[D] अरबी

Ans :-तुर्की.

Q_16.  शेरशाह द्वारा निर्मित ग्रैंड ट्रंक रोड, पंजाब को किसके साथ जोड़ती थी ?

[A] लाहौर
[B] मुल्तान
[C] आगरा
[D] पूर्व बंगाल

Ans :-पूर्व बंगाल.

Q_17.  निम्नलिखित में से कौन - सा कथन सही है ?

[A] महादेव पहाड़ियां मैकाल पहाड़ी के पश्चिम में है |
[B] महादेव पहाड़ियां कर्नाटक पठार का हिस्सा है |
[C] महादेव पहाड़ियाँ छोटानागपुर पठार के पूर्व में है |
[D] महादेव पहाड़ियां अरावली पर्वत श्रेणी का हिस्सा है |

Ans :-महादेव पहाड़ियां मैकाल पहाड़ी के पश्चिम में है |

Q_18.  भारत के भू-भाग के कितने प्रतिशत भाग पर वर्ष में 75 सेमी. से कम वर्षा होती है ?

[A] 35 प्रतिशत
[B] 45 प्रतिशत
[C] 40 प्रतिशत
[D] 30 प्रतिशत

Ans :-35 प्रतिशत

Q_19.  भारत में हरित क्रान्ति का एक और नाम है -

[A] बीज, उर्वरक और सिंचाई क्रान्ति
[B] खाद्य-सुरक्षा क्रान्ति
[C] कृषि क्रान्ति
[D] बहु-फसल क्रान्ति

Ans :-बीज, उर्वरक और सिंचाई क्रान्ति.


Q_20.  भागीरथी और अलकनंदा के संगम पर स्थित नगर है -

[A] रूद्र प्रयाग
[B] देव प्रयाग
[C] विष्णु प्रयाग
[D] कर्ण प्रयाग

Ans :-देव प्रयाग.

Q_21.  अभ्रक का सबसे बड़ा भंडार कहाँ है ?

[A] दक्षिण अफ्रीका में
[B] भारत में
[C] संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में
[D] ऑस्ट्रेलिया में

Ans :-भारत में.


Q_22.  भारत में कॉफ़ी का अधिकतम उत्पादन करने वाले राज्य का नाम है -

[A] आन्ध्र प्रदेश
[B] गोआ
[C] कर्नाटक
[D] तमिलनाडु

Ans :-कर्नाटक.


Q_23.  जूट-उत्पादन में सबसे प्रचुर प्रदेश कौन - सा है ?

[A] पश्चिम बंगाल
[B] तमिलनाडु
[C] केरल
[D] ओडिशा

Ans :-पश्चिम बंगाल.

Q_24.  भारत में किस राज्य को 'धान का कटोरा' कहते हैं ?

[A] केरल
[B] कर्नाटक
[C] आंध्र प्रदेश
[D] तमिलनाडु

Ans :-आंध्र प्रदेश.

Q_25.  खेतड़ी किसलिए प्रसिद्ध है ?

[A] एल्युमिनियम
[B] उर्वरक
[C] तांबा
[D] स्वर्ण

Ans :-तांबा.

Q_26.  भिलाई इस्पात संयंत्र का निर्माण किसके सहयोग से किया गया था ?

[A] जर्मनी
[B] सोवियत संघ
[C] यूनाइटेड किंगडम
[D] जापान

Ans :-सोवियत संघ.

General Knowledge for All Examinations.

01. Buddhists, Jains, and Hindus have directed almost equal attention to the 

Gopura or gateways of their towns and temples. 

02. Gopura features of Indian temples resemble 

pylons of the Egyptian temples.

03. Odisha states are India’s largest 

Bauxite producer.

04. Orissa is the largest bauxite producing state accounting for 

more than half of the total production of India.

05. Inflation refers to the rise in the general price level of 

goods and services.

06. deflation is fall in general price level of 

goods and services. 

07. If PM is a member of Rajya Sabha, he can participate in procedures of both houses but can vote only in 

Rajya Sabha. 

08. The vote of No Confidence can be moved 

only in Lok Sabha so PM will not vote in it.

09.Areas of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha states come under control of Vijayanagar emperor 

Krishnadeva Raya.

[He united almost south India by bringing areas of modern Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, parts of Kerala and Odisha under his control]

10. Vijayanagar emperor Krishnadeva Raya (1509-1529) 

was a statesman, administrator, and patron of arts. 

11. Tawang monastery is the largest of its kind in the country and is one of the 

largest monasteries in Asia. 

[It is said to be one of biggest Buddhist monasteries in the world outside of Lhasa, Tibet. 
It is also known by the another Tibetan name, ‘Galden Namgey Lhatse’, which means ‘celestial paradise in a clear night’]

General Studies top 17 mcq.

01.Mahatma Gandhi underlook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because

Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal
Award. 

02.With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements:
1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the
Government.
2. The government gave Pattas to the Ryots.
3. The lands were surveyed and assesses before
being taxed.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

 (a) 1, 2 and 3.

03.Which of the following provisions of the
Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies.
3. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:

 (a) 1, 2 and 3.

Explanation:-
7 th schedule determins whether Education is a Union, State or Concurrent matter.
Sixth schedule
(v) education, that is to say, primary education, higher secondary including vocational training,
adult education, college education (general).

04.Which of the following is the chief characteristic of‘mixed farming’?

Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops
together. 

05.Consider the following factors:
1. Rotation of the Earth
2. Air pressure and wind
3. Density of ocean water

Which of the above factors influence the ocean
currents?

(a) 1, 2 and 3.

06.With reference to the wetlands of India

The country’s total geographical area under the
category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 

Explanation:-
Gujarat is called "Land of wetlands"

07.In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

1. CAG reports on the execution of projects or
programmes by the ministries are discussed by the
Public Accounts Committee.
2. Information from CAG reports can be used by
investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

(a)both of the above.

08.The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment

Need not necessarily be a member of one of the
Houses of the Parliament but must become a
member of one of the Houses within six months.

09.Which reference to the Delimitation Commission,consider the following statements:

1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.

2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

 (a) Both 1 and 2.

10.Consider the following:
1. Hotels and restaurants
2. Motor transport undertakings
3. Newspaper establishments
4. Private medical institutions

The employees of which of the above can have the
‘Social Security’ coverage under Employees’ State Insurance Scheme?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4.

11.According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?
1. The Recommendation of the Union Finance
Commission.
2. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor
General.
3. The Report of the National Commission for
Scheduled Castes.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3.

12. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of

Ordinary Legislation.

13.How do District Rural Development Agencies
(DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in
India?
1. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and interdepartmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty
programmes.
2. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes.

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

(a)1and 2.

14.Which of the following is/are among the
Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the
Indian Constitution?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite
culture.
2. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of
inquiry.
3. To strive towards excellence and all spheres of
individual and collective activity.

Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:

 (a) 1, 2 and 3.

15.What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?
1. While appointment the Supreme Court Judges,
the President of India has to consult the Chief Justiceof India.
2. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the
Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

 (a) 1 and 2.

16. The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the atmosphere, because it absorbs

The infrared part of the solar radiation. 

17.Which one of the following sets of elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the Earth?

Carbon,Hydrogen, Nitrogen.

General Studies top 19 mcq.

01.In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension

to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the

role/power of Gram Sabha?

1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation

of land in the Scheduled Areas.

2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest

produce.

(a) both of the above.

02.In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an

adjournment motion is

to allow a discussion on a definite matter of

urgent public importance. 

03.How does National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting the Indian Agriculture?

1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the

indigenous and traditional genetic resources.

2. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

 (a) both of the above.

04. Consider the following provisions under the

Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in

the Constitution of India:

1. Organizing village Panchayats.

2. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas.

above are the Gandhian Principles that

are reflected in the Directive Principles of State

Policy.

05.With reference to consumers’ rights/privileges

under the provisions of law in India, which of the

following statements is/are correct?

1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for

food testing.

2. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir

can file a complaint the consumer forum on his/her behalf.

(a) both of the above.

06.Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker,

If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her

resignation has to be 

addressed to the Deputy Speaker. 

07.Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

1. A dispute between the Government of India and

one or more States.

2. A dispute between two or more States.

(a) both of the above.

08.Consider the following kinds of organisms:

1. Bacteria

2. Fungi

3. Flowering plants

Some species of which of the above kinds of

organisms are employed biopesticides.

09.What is the role of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the water purification systems?

It inactivates/kills the harmful microorganisms in water. 

10.With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?

1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1st century AD.

2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body

had beginning of 3rd century AD.

3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD.

4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD.

Select the correct answer using the codes given

below

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4.

11.With reference to the history of ancient India, which

of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

1. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas.

2. Denial of efficacy of rituals.

Select the correct answer using the codes given

below:

(a)both of the above.

12.Which of the following can be said to be essentially

the parts of ‘Inclusive Governance’?

1. Establishing effective District Planning

Committees in all the districts.

2. Increasing the government spending on public

health.

3. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme.

Select the correct answer using the codes given

below:

4.all of the above.

13.The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the

Three main styles of Indian temple architecture. 

14.Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?

1. Introduction of diarchy in the executive

government of the provinces.

2. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre

to the provinces.

Select the correct answer using the codes given

below:

(a)both of the above.

15.During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?

Behramji Malabari and M.G. Ranade decided to

bring together all the social reform groups of the

country under one organization. 

16.which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

1. All India Scheduled Castes Federation.

2. The Independent Labour Party.

(a)both of the above.

17.Which of the following special powers have been

conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament

to make laws in the State List and to create one or

more All India Services. 

18.How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?

By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing

skill development. 

19.Which of the following are the methods of

Parliamentary control over public finance in India?

1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the

Parliament.

2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of

India only after passing the Appropriation Bill.

3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-onaccount.

4. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament. 

5.all of the above.

General Studies top 10 mcq.

01.With reference to “Look East Policy” of India, consider the following statements:

1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.
2. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) both of the above.

02.When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,

The Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers.

03.Under the constitution of India, which one of the following is a fundamental duty?

(a) To develop the scientific temper
(b) To safeguard public property
(c) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals.
(d) all of the above.

04.What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp?

1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semi-conductor material.
2. A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) both of the above is correct.

05.With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for 

Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement.

06.With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?

1. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities
2. Provision of fundamental right for the people of India in the constitution.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a)both of the above.

07.What is the difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”?

1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker Government.
2. A “vote-on-account” only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget, while an “interims budget” includes both expenditure and receipts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)Both 1 and 2.

08.Regarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?

It grants loans to only member countries.

09.A “closed economy” is an economy in which

Neither exports nor imports take place.

10.When the bark of a tree is removed in a circular fashion all around near its base, it gradually dries up and dies because

Roots are starved of energy.

General Studies top 25 mcq.

01.The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by

Universal Law.

02.The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource (IUCN) contain lists of

 Threatened plant and animal species.

03.An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth. 

Provides the necessary acceleration for its motion.

04.____________ have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?

Commercial Banks.

05.Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth?
1. Promoting Self-Help Groups
2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
3. Implementing the Right to Education Act
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Answer:-

(a) 1, 2 and 3.

06.Economic growth is usually coupled with

Inflation.

07.The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to

More liquidity in the market.

08.Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?

Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 

09.Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following?
1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Both 1 and 2.

10.Consider the following:

1. Right to education.
2. Right to equal access to public service.
3. Right to food.
Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human Rishts”?

(a) 1, 2 and 3.

11.The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason?

Ice is a bad conductor of heat.

12.What is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices?

(a) Bluetooth uses 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, whereas Wi-Fi can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band.
(b) Bluetooth is used for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) only, whereas Wi-Fi is used for Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN) only.

both are correct.

13.With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced. 

14.What could be the main reason/reasons of the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?

It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells. 

15.What is “Virtual Private Network”? 

It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization’s network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted.

16.Consider the following:

1. Carbon dioxide
2. Oxides of Nitrogen
3. Oxides of Sulphur
Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?

Answer:-

(a) 1, 2 and 3.

17.Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when:

1. The orbit is geosynchronous.
2. The orbit is circular.
3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s equator. 

Answer:-

(a) 1, 2 and 3.

18.Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus”?

It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country.

19.A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is “base effect”? 

It is the impact of the price levels of previous year on the calculation of inflation rate.

20.India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to

Its high population in the group of 15-64 years.

21.Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol.
(b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota.
(c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission.
(d)all of the above.

22.The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to

Slow down the speed of neutrons.

23.India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law?

1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business.
3. Ramps in public buildings.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3.

24.The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

The Parliament of India.

25.All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the

Consolidated Fund of India.