general knowledge questions and answers for competitive exams

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general knowledge questions and answers for competitive exams

1. India’s First Moon Mission Chandrayaan was launched on which among the following dates?

[A] October 27, 2007

[B] October 22, 2008

[C] November 23, 2008

[D] December 17, 2008

Correct Answer: B [October 22, 2008]

Notes:

Chandrayaan was launched on October 22nd 2008 and successfully reached the lunar surface on November 14, 2008. The ISRO lost communication with Chandrayaan-1 on August 29, 2009, almost a year after it was launched on October 22, 2008. It operated for 312 days.

In 2017 NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have found India’s first lunar probe, Chandrayaan-1 which was considered lost, is still orbiting the moon.

2. With which of the following countries, India shares maximum length of border?

[A] Pakistan

[B] China

[C] Bangladesh

[D] Nepal

Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]

Notes:

India has 15106.7 Km of land border running through 92 districts in 17 States and a coastline of 7516.6 Km touching 13 States and Union Territories (UTs). The length of India’s land borders with neighbouring countries is as under.

Bangladesh- 4,096.7 km

China- 3,488 km

Pakistan- 3,323 km

Nepal- 1,751 km

Myanmar- 1,643 km

Bhutan-699 km

Afghanistan- 106 km

India shares 4096.7 Km of its land border with Bangladesh. West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are the States which share the border with Bangladesh.

3. Which among the following is considered to be the best soil for plant growth?

[A] Sand

[B] Clay

[C] Loam

[D] Silt

Correct Answer: C [Loam]

Notes:

Loam soil is the mixture of sand, clay and humus. It has good water-retaining capacity and is sufficiently aerated. This soil contains enough mineral salts in it, and suited for growth of vegetation.

4. The number of which among the following would be maximum in a Food Chain?

[A] Producers

[B] Primary Consumers

[C] Secondary Consumers

[D] Decomposers

Correct Answer: D [Decomposers]

Notes:

Transfer of food from the plants (producers) through a series of organisms with repeated eating and being eaten is called a food chain. A food chain consists of

Producers or Autotrophs

Primary consumers or Herbivores

Secondary consumers or Carnivores

Decomposers

Decomposers make up the final trophic level in a food chain. Decomposers are the organisms that feed on dead organic matter called detritus of all the trophic levels and help in recycling the nutrients. Examples of decomposers are bacteria, fungi, mites, millipedes, earthworms, nematodes, slugs, crabs and molluscs.

5. Luni River, which originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range ends in which among the following?

[A] As a tributary to Sabarmati

[B] In the Rann of Katch

[C] In the Arabian Sea

[D] Near Mount Abu

Correct Answer: B [In the Rann of Katch]

Notes:

Luni is a river in Rajasthan which originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range near Ajmer and ends in marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarath.

6. In which of the following states of India is located the Chiria iron ore mine complex ?

[A] Bihar

[B] Chhattisgarh

[C] Jharkhand

[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Jharkhand]

7. The asteroid belt is a region of the Solar System located roughly between the orbits of which among the following planets?

[A] Earth & Mars

[B] Mars & Jupiter

[C] Jupiter and Saturn

[D] Saturn and Pluto

Correct Answer: B [Mars & Jupiter]

Notes:

There is a large gap in between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. This gap is occupied by a large number of small objects that revolve around the Sun. These are called asteroids.

8. Who among the following scholars is associated with Law of Rent?

[A] Richard Jones

[B] Thomas Robert Malthus

[C] David Ricardo

[D] Adam Smith

Correct Answer: C [David Ricardo]

Notes:

David Ricardo is credited with the first clear and comprehensive analysis of differential land rent and the associated economic relationships (Law of Rent).

9. Four Noble Truths are one of the most fundamental truths of which of the following religion?

[A] Jainism

[B] Buddhism

[C] Islam

[D] Hinduism

Correct Answer: B [Buddhism]

Notes:

There are four noble truths of Buddhism:

a. The world is full of sorrow

b. Desire is the cause of sorrow

c. If desire is conquered all sorrow is won over

d. Desire can be conquered by following eight fold paths (Ashtangirka Marg)

10. Kena Upanishad is of which of the following Vedas?

[A] Rig Veda

[B] Samaveda

[C] Yajurveda

[D] Atharva veda

Correct Answer: B [Samaveda]

Notes:

“Ken” literally means ‘by whom’. It belongs to the Talavakara Brahmana of Sama Veda and is therefore also referred to as Talavakara Upanishad.

11. Plasmodium falciparum, which causes malaria in humans is kept in which among the following groups?

[A] Bacteria

[B] Viruses

[C] Protozoans

[D] Fungi

Correct Answer: C [Protozoans]

Notes:

Plasmodium, a tiny protozoan is responsible for malarial disease. Different species of Plasmodium (P. vivax, P. malaria and P. falciparum) are responsible for different types of malaria. Of these, malignant malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum is the most serious one and can even be fatal.

12. Which among the following is the most important role played by Ribosome in the cells?

[A] Synthesis of RNA

[B] Synthesis of DNA

[C] Synthesis of Proteins

[D] Metabolism of Carbohydrates

Correct Answer: C [Synthesis of Proteins]

13. Who among the following is the current head of International Atomic Energy Agency?

[A] Yukiya Amano

[B] Mohamed ElBaradei

[C] Hans Blix

[D] Sigvard Eklund

Correct Answer: A [Yukiya Amano]

Notes:

IAEA was founded in 1957. It is also known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace” organization. It is the international centre for cooperation in the nuclear field.

Head Quarters of IAEA- Vienna in Austria

Present head of IAEA- Yukia Amano

14. Which among the following kinds of roots are found in Sugarcane?

[A] Prop Roots

[B] Stilt Roots

[C] Pneumatophores

[D] Nodulose Roots

Correct Answer: B [Stilt Roots]

Notes:

In Maize and Sugarcane, roots arise from the first few nodes of the stem and penetrate obliquely down in to the soil and give support to the plant. They are called Stilt roots.

15. The word “Mangal” is used for which among the following kinds of vegetations?

[A] Aquatic Plants

[B] Algal Blooms

[C] Mangroves

[D] Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub

Correct Answer: C [Mangroves]

16. Who among the following established Swadesh Bandhab Samiti ?

[A] Ashwini Kumar Datta

[B] Bagha Jatin

[C] Bhavabhushan Mitra

[D] Narendranath Bhattacharya

Correct Answer: A [Ashwini Kumar Datta]

Notes:

Swadesh Bandhab Samiti  was founded by Ashwini Kumar Dutta. It aimed to promote the consumption of indigenous products and boycott foreign goods.

17. During the 1857 Mutiny, who among the following was Governor General of India?

[A] Lord Canning

[B] Lord Elgin

[C] Lord Dalhousie

[D] Lord Elleborough

Correct Answer: A [Lord Canning]

18. Kalimantan is the part of which among the following countries?

[A] Thailand

[B] Malaysia

[C] Indonesia

[D] Cambodia

Correct Answer: C [Indonesia]

19. What is the maximum size & Minimum size of a Vidhan Sabha in Indian state, as outlined in the Constitution of India?

[A] 500,50

[B] 400,40

[C] 500,60

[D] 450,50

Correct Answer: C [500,60]

Notes:

In any state assembly maximum strength is fixed at 500 and minimum strength at 60. It means that its strength varies from 60 to 500 depending on the population size of the state. However, in case of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa, the minimum number is fixed at 30 and in case of Mizoram and Nagaland, it is 40 and 46 respectively

20. Shatapatha Brahmana belongs to which of the following Vedas?

[A] Krishna Yajurveda

[B] Shukla Yajurveda

[C] Rigveda

[D] Samaveda

Correct Answer: B [Shukla Yajurveda]

21. “Swaraj ha maza janmasidha adhikar aahe ani to mi milavinach”.

The word Swaraj was first of all used by Balgangadhar Tilak. Where did Balgangadhar Tilak made the above declaration in Marathi?

[A] In Pune Jail

[B] In Yavarda Jail

[C] In Court

[D] In Mandalay Jail

Correct Answer: C [In Court]

Notes:

In Court, Tilak declared Swaraj ha maza janmasidha adhikar aahe ani to mi milavinach” in court when he was given 7 years rigorous imprisonment in sedition case against him.

Later Tilak was sent to Mandalay jail for six years.

22. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev along with Jaigopal were involved in which among the following conspiracy case?

[A] kanpur Conspiracy Case

[B] Lahore Conspiracy Case

[C] Bhagalapur Conspiracy Case

[D] Alipore Bomb case

Correct Answer: B [Lahore Conspiracy Case]

Notes:

To avenge the killing of Lal Lajpat Rai, Bhagat Singh, Raj guru, Jai Gopal and Sukh Dev conspired to kill the police chief, Scott. But they shot on the DSP – J. P. Saunders, who was killed on the spot. Bhagat Singh immediately fled from Lahore and to avoid recognition, he cut his beard and hair. Later he was trailed in this Lahore Conspiracy Case when he was captured after throwing bomb in Delhi Assembly.

23. Azad Hind Fauz was formed in which among the following countries?

[A] India

[B] Singapore

[C] Japan

[D] Germany

Correct Answer: B [Singapore]

Notes:

Subhash Chandra Bose and Rash Behari Bose launched the Indian Independence League and the Indian National Army (INA), also called Azad Hind Fauj, at Singapore in 1943.

24. Kiel Canal connects which among the following?

[A] Baltic Sea and North Sea

[B] Baltic Sea and Norwegian Sea

[C] Baltic Sea and White sea

[D] White Sea and North Sea

Correct Answer: A [Baltic Sea and North sea]

25. Which of the following cities is called “Detroit of India” for its automobiles industry?

[A] Kanpur

[B] Pune

[C] Chennai

[D] Hyderabad

Correct Answer: C [Chennai]

26. Who was first to measure the circumference of Earth?

[A] Aristotle

[B] Anaximander

[C] Herodotus

[D] Eratosthenes

Correct Answer: D [Eratosthenes]

Notes:

 Eratosthenese was the first person to calculate the circumference of the Earth and also founder of Chronology.

He also coined the word Geography.

27. Which among the following qualities of iron ore is best based upon iron content?

[A] Magnetite

[B] Hematite

[C] Limonite

[D] Siderite

Correct Answer: A [Magnetite]

Notes:

Magnetite, followed by Hematite→Limonite→Siderite

28. In which of the following Oceans/ seas, lies the Sunda Trench?

[A] Indian Ocean

[B] Pacific Ocean

[C] Atlantic Ocean

[D] Arabian Sea

Correct Answer: A [Indian Ocean]

29. Amaravati, Arkavathy, Bhavani, Chinnar, Hemavati, Honnuhole , Kabini etc. are tributaries of which among the following rivers?

[A] Kaveri

[B] Krishna

[C] Godavari

[D] Narmada

Correct Answer: A [Kaveri]

30. What is the number of “True Ribs” in human body?

[A] 12

[B] 14

[C] 16

[D] 18

Correct Answer: B [14]

Notes:

There are total 24 ribs (12 pairs), out of which 14 (7 pairs) are true ribs

31. Cooch Behar in West Bengal is famous for which among the following industries?

[A] Cotton Cloth Industry

[B] Silk Industry

[C] Petroleum Industry

[D] Glass Industry

Correct Answer: B [Silk Industry]

32. Which among the following is the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?

[A] President

[B] Supreme Court

[C] Council of Ministers

[D] Parliament

Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]

Notes:

Supreme Court is the final authority to interpret the constitution of India.

33. Which among the following Sikh Gurus introduced the Gurmukhi Script?

[A] Guru Angad

[B] Guru Gobind Singh

[C] Guru Arjun Singh

[D] Guru Harrai

Correct Answer: A [Guru Angad]

Notes:

Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism. Guru Nanak appointed Guru Angad (Lehna) as his successor and he was the second Guru of sikhs.

Guru Angad compiled the compositions of Guru Nanak, to which he added his own in a new script known as Gurmukhi.

34. On the pattern of which among the following countries, the parliamentary system was established in India by the Constitution of India?

[A] United States

[B] England

[C] Australia

[D] Canada

Correct Answer: B [England]

35. The name of Barindra Ghosh is associated with which among the following newspapers?

[A] Indian Opinion

[B] Jugantar

[C] Ghadar

[D] Maharatta

Correct Answer: B [Jugantar]

Notes:

Jugantar was a Bengali revolutionary paper founded in 1906 by Barindra kumar Ghosh, Abinash Bhattacharya and Bhupendranath Dutta.

36. The ‘Tebhega’ movement of 1946 is associated with which among the following current states of India?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] West Bengal

[C] Bihar

[D] Odishna

Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]

Notes:

The Tebhaga movement was led by the share croppers of the Bengal region against the oppressive jotedars in 1946-47. The uprising was due to the share cropping system that prevailed in the Bengal.

37. The chief base of Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is in which among the following states of India?

[A] Tamil Nadu

[B] Kerala

[C] Uttar Pradesh

[D] Jammu & Kashmir

Correct Answer: B [Kerala]

38. At which among the following places, Indian National Congress adopted the resolution of ‘Poorna Swaraj’?

[A] Calcutta

[B] Lahore

[C] Delhi

[D] Karachi

Correct Answer: B [Lahore]

Notes:

In Lahore session of 1929, Congress passed the Poorna Swaraj resolution. It was the same session in which Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as president of the Congress.

Congress passed the Poorna Swaraj Resolution in December 1929, it was a month later on January 26, 1930, when a Pledge of Indian Independence also known as Declaration of Independence was taken.  You must note here that while the Poorna Swaraj Resolution was drafted by Jawaharlal Lal Nehru, the “Declaration of Independence” pledge was drafted by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 and it echoed the essence of American Declaration of Independence. After this pledge January 26, 1930 was declared as Independence Day by Indian National Congress.

39. Ahsan Manzil Palace in Dhaka, is known for which among the following landmarks in Modern Indian History?

[A] Establishment of All India Muslim League

[B] Pakistan Resolution

[C] Jinnah-Gandhi Talks

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Establishment of All India Muslim League]

40. In which among the following categories, Nepenthes khasiana or Indian Pitcher Plant can be placed?

[A] Saprophyte

[B] Xerophyte

[C] Insectivorous

[D] Halophyte

Correct Answer: C [Insectivorous]

Notes:

Nutrition is plants is classified into two main categories: autotrophic and heterotrophic. Heterotrophic plants are further classified into saprophytes, parasite and insectivores.

Saprophytes are those plants which grow and live on dead organic matter including animal and plant remains

Insectivorous plants are autotrophic but develop adaptations to trap insects in order to supplement the deficiency of Nitrogen in the soil. They feed on insects. They are generally found in nitrogen deficient habitats and hence to compensate the loss, they use insects as a source of nitrogen.

41. Which among the following is NOT a book written by Khushwant Singh?

[A] We Indians

[B] Delhi: A novel

[C] The End of India

[D] Woman: Many Hues Many Shades

Correct Answer: D [Woman: Many Hues Many Shades]

Notes:

Woman: Many Hues Many Shades has been written by Roopinder Singh

42. The Farakka Barrage issue is an issue between India and Bangladesh, related to distribution of water of which among the following rivers?

[A] Ganga

[B] Brahmputra

[C] Teesta

[D] Damodar

Correct Answer: A [Ganga]

43. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India, is related to which among the following?

[A] Townships

[B] Panchayats

[C] Municipalities

[D] District Boards

Correct Answer: B [Panchayats]

Notes:

73rd Constitutional Amendment 1992 provided the present shape to the Panchayati Raj System. Now the Panchayati Raj Institutions in most of the States have been set up at three levels, village, intermediate and district levels. But in smaller States having a population of less than 20 lakh, there are only two tiers, the village level and the district level.

44. The name of P Mitra (Pramathanath Mitra) is associated with the foundation of which among the following revolutionary organizations?

[A] Anushilan Samiti

[B] India House

[C] Jugantar

[D] None of the above

Correct Answer: A [Anushilan Samiti]

Notes:

First proper revolutionary secret society known as Anushilan Samiti (Calcutta) was founded on 24 March 1902 by Pramath Nath Mitra better known as P. Mitra.

The people associated with this samiti were Sri Aurobindo , Deshabandhu Chittaranjan Das, Surendranath Tagore, Jatindranath Banerjee, Bagha Jatin, Bhupendra Natha Datta, Barindra Ghosh etc.

Out of them Bhupendra Nath Datta was brother of Swami Vivekananda. Barindra Ghosh was sent to Paris to learn the science of Bomb Making and here he came in touch were Madam Kama. Madam Kama was already associated with the India House and the Paris India Society.

45. In context with RSS or Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh, what does Sarsanghchalak refer to?

[A] Head of RSS

[B] Head at Prant (state) level

[C] Head at District Level

[D] Head of the Local RSS Shakha

Correct Answer: A [Head of RSS]

46. Who among the following is known to have founded the “Academic Association”?

[A] Henry Vivian Derozio

[B] Madhusudan Datta

[C] Madan Mohan Tarkalankar

[D] Surendranath Tagore

Correct Answer: A [Henry Vivian Derozio]

47. The place “Noonmati” in India, is related to which among the following?

[A] Salt Industry

[B] Petroleum Industry

[C] Paper Industry

[D] Textile Industry

Correct Answer: B [Petroleum Industry]

Notes:

Petroleum Industry, located in Assam and known for the first Oil Refinery to be commissioned by the then Indian Oil Company Limited, now known as Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

48. The web of the spider is made up of which among the following?

[A] Carbohydrate Polymers

[B] Proteins

[C] Lipids

[D] Polysaccharides

Correct Answer: B [Proteins]

Notes:

Spiders use their silk to make web. Spider silk is made out of protein.

49. In context with the Defense of India, Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Projects are related to which among the following?

[A] Nuclear Capable Missiles

[B] Nuclear Capable Submarines

[C] Aircraft Career Ships

[D] Amphibious warfare vessels

Correct Answer: B [Nuclear Capable Submarines]

50.  Soviet aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, has been rechristened in India as which among the following?

[A] INS Viraat

[B] INS Vikramaditya

[C] INS Chakra

[D] INS Arihant

Correct Answer: B [INS Vikramaditya]

Notes:

INS Vikramaditya is the country’s sole aircraft carrier (after retirement of INS Viraat in March 2017). It was built in 1987 and had served the Soviet navy (named as Baku). It was later renamed Admiral Gorshkov under the Russian navy.


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