General Knowledge

1.
Kiran Bedi received Magsaysay Award for government service in
A.
1992
B.
1993
C.
1994
D.
1995
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
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2.
Logarithm tables were invented by
A.
John Napier
B.
John Doe
C.
John Harrison
D.
John Douglas
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3.
With which sport is the Jules Rimet trophy associated?
A.
Basketball
B.
Football
C.
Hockey
D.
Golf
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It is associated with football (soccer if you're yanks). The Jules Rimet trophy was the
original trophy awarded to the winners of the World Cup. Although originally being
named Victory, the trophy was later named after the then president of FIFA, Jules
Rimet.
4.
Joule is the unit of
A.
temperature
B.
pressure
C.
energy
D.
heat
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
5.
Kemal Ataturk was
A.
the first President of Independent Kenya
B.
the founder of modern Turkey
C.
revolutionary leader of Soviet Union
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
6.
Milkha Singh Stood ____ in 1960 Olympics, in Athletics.
A.
fourth in 400m final
B.
second in 400m final
C.
eighth in 50km walk
D.
seventh in 800m final
Answer: Option A
7.
Ms. Medha Patkar is associated with the
A.
Tehri project
B.
Enron project
C.
Sardar Sarovar project
D.
Dabhol project
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
8.
Kathakali, Mohiniatam and Ottamthullal are the famous dances of
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Orissa
D.
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9.
Jaspal Rana is associated with which of the following games?
A.
Swimming
B.
Archery
C.
Shooting
D.
Weightlifting
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
10.
Lala Lajpat Rai is also known as
A.
Sher-e-Punjab
B.
Punjab Kesari
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
11.
Modern football is said to have evolved from
A.
England
B.
India
C.
France
D.
Spain
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
12.
Nowadays many novel chemicals are being synthesized termed as xenobiotics. The
unique feature of these is what they are
I.
II.
biodegradable
non- biodegradable
III.
pose on environmental threat
IV.
they are environment friendly
A.
I, III
B.
II, III
C.
I, III, IV
D.
II, III, IV
Answer: Option B
13.
Modern Indo-Aryan languages are based on an ancient language called
A.
Hindi
B.
Sanskrit
C.
Kannada
D.
Tamil
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14.
Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education is located at
A.
Bhopal
B.
Gwalior
C.
Karnal
D.
Patiala
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
15.
Malfunctioning of which of the following organs causes jaundice?
A.
Stomach
B.
Pancreas
C.
Liver
D.
Kidney
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
16.
Olympic creed and oath was composed by ____ the founder of modern Olympics.
A.
Rev Father Didon
B.
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
C.
Norman Pitchard
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
17.
Kathak, Nauntanki, Jhora and Kajri are the important dances of
A.
Uttaranchal
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
18.
Lance Armstrong, a sportsperson of international repute, belongs to which of the
following countries?
A.
USA
B.
Ukraine
C.
Spain
D.
Brazil
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lance Edward Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is an
American professional road racing cyclist who is best known for winning the Tour de
France a record seven consecutive times, after having survived testicular cancer.
19.
Ludhiana is situated on ____ river.
A.
Gomti
B.
Yamuna
C.
Satluj
D.
Godavari
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
20.
Kiran Bedi is
A.
first woman IAS officer
B.
first woman IPS officer
C.
first woman advocate
D.
first woman judge
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
21.
K.S. Ranjit Singhji was
A.
first Bar-at-law
B.
first Air Marshal
C.
first Indian test cricketer
D.
first Field Marshal
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
22.
National Defence Academy is situated at
A.
Khadakvasla
B.
New Delhi
C.
Wellington
D.
Dehradun
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23.
Modvat is
A.
modified value added
B.
a term used in excise which is a new scheme of indirect taxes
C.
scheme which allows a manufacturer to claim instant reimbursement of the

excise duty paid on the raw materials used for the production of the final good
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
24.
Number of commands of Air Force are
A.
five
B.
six
C.
seven
D.
eight
Answer: Option C
25.
Of the following foods, which one is the best source of protein?
A.
Butter
B.
Fish
C.
Lettuce
D.
Milk
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
26.
MISA stands for
A.
Maintenance of Internal Security Act
B.
Multinational Internal Society Authority
C.
Movement for Indian System Act
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27.
Mount Everest was captured by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in the year
A.
1951
B.
1952
C.
1953
D.
1954
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28.
Karoline Mikkelsen was the first woman to
A.
reach North Pole
B.
reach South Pole
C.
climb Mt. Everest
D.
set foot on the moon
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29.
Liquids transmit pressure equally in all directions. This is known as
A.
Boyle-Pascal's Law
B.
Pascal's Law
C.
Archimedes' Principle
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30.
John F. Kennedy, President of USA, died on
A.
1963
B.
1964
C.
1965
D.
1966
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
31.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
A.
succeeded Pandit Nehru as the second Prime Minister of India
B.
signed the Tashkent Agreement with Ayub Khan for a ceasefire between India
and Pakistan
C.
is also known as "Man of Peace"
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

32.
On a night when the sky is clear, the temperature may dip considerably; on a cloudy
night the temperature will usually dip much less. The reason for this difference is that
A.
the clear sky allows radiant energy to escape readily from the earth
B.
on a cloudy night the clouds are warm and therefore retard the cooling
C.
the clear sky allows the cold of outer space to reach the earth
D.
current of air carry the heat away from the earth on a clear night
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33.
Normally the Commonwealth Games are held at intervals of
A.
3 years
B.
4 years
C.
5 years
D.
there is no fixed interval
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

34.
Mahakavi Kalidas
A.
was one of the greatest Sanskrit poet and dramatist
B.
lived during the region of Chandragupta Vikaramaditya
C.
famous works include Shakutala, Raghuvansha, Meghdoot and Kumara

Sambahava
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
35.
Olympic emblem is composed of five intertwined rings, each of a different colour,
representing the five continents of the world as
A.
Blue ring - Europe; Yellow ring - Asia; Black ring - Africa; Red ring- America;
Green ring - Oceania
B.
Blue ring - Asia; Yellow ring - Europe; Black ring - Oceania; Red ring- Africa;
Green ring - America
C.
Blue ring - Europe; Yellow ring - Asia; Black ring - Africa; Red ring- Oceania;
Green ring - America
D.
Blue ring - Asia; Yellow ring - Europe; Black ring - Africa; Red ring- America;
Green ring - Oceania
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36.
Name the instrument used to measure relative humidity
A.
Hydrometer
B.
Hygrometer
C.
Barometer
D.
Mercury Thermometer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37.
National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA) was setup in
A.
1980
B.
1985
C.
1990
D.
1995
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38.
Mina is the tribe of
A.
Tripura
B.
Sikkim
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Nagaland, Assam
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
39.
King Hammurabi raised the first army of the world in
A.
2000 BC
B.
1500 BC
C.
1480 BC
D.
1027 BC
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40.
National Institute of Occupation Health is located at
A.
Bangalore
B.
Ahmedabad
C.
Pune
D.
Mumbai
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

41.
Kanishka was
A.
the king of Kushan dynasty
B.
a great conqueror but later became a follower of Buddha
C.
the only ruler of India whose territory extended up to central Asia
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
42.
National Institute of Oceanography is located at
A.
Panaji (Goa)
B.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
C.
Pune (Maharashtra)
D.
Nagpur (Maharashtra)
Answer: Option A
43.
Nuclear power is ____ thermal power.
A.
cheaper than
B.
costlier than
C.
equal in amount
D.
they cannot be related
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
44.
Michael Faraday discovered
A.
electromagnetism
B.
benzene, liquid gases and optical glass
C.
the induction of electric current
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
45.
Mother Teresa won the Nobel Prize for Peace in
A.
1992
B.
1979
C.
1988
D.
1954
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46.
Most commonly used bleaching agent is
A.
alcohol
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
chlorine
D.
sodium chloride
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
47.
Of the UN Agencies, which one specifically aims at further economic development by
encouraging productive private enterprise?
A.
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
B.
International Finance Corporation
C.
International Monetary Fund
D.
World Bank
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
48.
Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin were the first to
A.
step on the moon
B.
circle the moon
C.
walk in space
D.
journey into space
Answer: Option A
49.
Lal Bahadur Shastri is also known as
A.
Guruji
B.
Man of Peace
C.
Punjab Kesari
D.
Mahamana
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
50.
Lime is sometimes applied to soil in order to
A.
increase the alkalinity of the soil
B.
increase the acidity of the soil
C.
restore nitrates to the soil
D.
make the soil more porous
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
51.
Magsaysay awards are named after Ramon Magsaysay, ____ who was known for his
land reform programme to defuse communist insurgency.
A.
President of the Philippines
B.
President of the Spain
C.
President of the Scotland
D.
President of the Malaysia
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
52.
Leonardo da Vinci
A.
was a great Italian painter, sculptor and architect
B.
got universal fame form his masterpiece "Monalisa"
C.
drew models of organs such as the heart, lungs and womb
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
53.
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) is famous for
A.
brass ware
B.
sandal oil
C.
newsprint factory
D.
penicillin factory
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
54.
Mahabaleshwar is located in
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
55.
Jharkhand has ____ state on its eastern end.
A.
Bihar
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
56.
Marco Polo
A.
discovered Greenland
B.
travelled through China, India and other parts of Asia
C.
travelled round the cape of Good Hope
D.
discovered Canada
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
57.
Of the blood groups A, B, AB and O, which one is transfused into a person whose blood
group is A?
A.
Group A only
B.
Group B only
C.
Group A and O
D.
Group AB only
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
58.
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) was established in
A.
1958
B.
1964
C.
1973
D.
1988
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
59.
Numismatics is the study of
A.
coins
B.
numbers
C.
stamps
D.
space
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
60.
National Anthem was first sung on
A.
December 27, 1911 during the Indian National Congress Session at Calcutta
B.
January 24, 1950 by the Constituent Assembly of India
C.
January 26, 1959 by the Government of India
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
61.
Karl Marx's ideology advocated
A.
a classed unique society
B.
a united society
C.
a classed society
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
62.
Lhasa airport at Tibet is the World's
A.
largest airport
B.
highest airport
C.
lowest airport
D.
busiest airport
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
63.
Of the various agencies related to the United Nations, the one that has the longest
period is
A.
International Labour Organisation
B.
Universal Postal Union
C.
World Health Organisation
D.
World Meteorological Organisation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
64.
Judicature (High Court) of Rajasthan is at
A.
Jodhpur
B.
Jaipur
C.
Udaipur
D.
Jaiselmer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
65.
Kolleru Pelicanary situated at Elluru, Andhra Pradesh has reserves of
A.
elephant, tiger, panther, sambar
B.
pelicans, painted stroke
C.
chital, sambar, chinkara, wild birds
D.
elephant, leopard, tiger, garu, nilgai
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
66.
Light Year is related to
A.
energy
B.
speed
C.
distance
D.
intensity
Answer: Option C
67.
Liquid asset is
A.
a type of asset that is in cash in the current account of the commercial bank
B.
a type of asset that is in the form of a deposit in the current account of the
commercial bank
C.
either of these
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
68.
Jeevan Rekha (Life line) express is
A.
first hospital on wheels in the world
B.
first railway express
C.
oldest train
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
69.
Lata Mangeshkar holds the world record for maximum number of ____
A.
song recordings
B.
singing songs
C.
songs composing
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
70.
On August 1, 2003, the total strength of India's armed forces approximate to
A.
13,92,000
B.
10,92,000
C.
71,500
D.
1,32,000
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
71.
John F. Kennedy was
A.
one the most popular Presidents of USA
B.
the first Roman Catholic President
C.
writer of Why England slept and Profile in Courage
D.
All the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
72.
Jesus Christ was crucified in
A.
4 BC
B.
4 AD
C.
20 AD
D.
1 AD
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
73.
National institute of Mental Health is located at
A.
Coonor (Tamil Nadu)
B.
Chandigarh
C.
New Delhi
D.
Bangalore
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
74.
Jharia (Jharkhand) is famous for
A.
sports goods
B.
copper mines
C.
coal mines
D.
gold mines
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

75.
Nalanda is located at
A.
Gujarat
B.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
C.
Near Patna, Bihar
D.
Near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
76.
National Botanical Research Institute is located at
A.
New Delhi
B.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
C.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
D.
Bangalore (Karnataka)
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
77.
Mother Teresa received the Magsaysay Award in 1962 in the area of
A.
Community leadership
B.
public service
C.
journalism and literature
D.
international understanding
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
78.
Of the various non-conventional energy sources that are being tapped, which has the
largest potential?
A.
Water power
B.
Wind power
C.
Solar power
D.
Biomass power
Answer: Option C
79.
Missile 'prithivi' aims
A.
to test the performance of an indigenously built heat-shield
B.
to hit target without the help of the Air Forces
C.
to defend a large installations like oil-fields etc. against enemy attacks
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
80.
Microphone is used to convert
A.
sound waves into electrical energy
B.
sound waves into light rays
C.
electrical energy into sound waves
D.
sound waves into magnetic currents
Squadron leader Rakesh Sharma was India's first man to go into space. He was ____
cosmonaut to be in space in the world.
A.
12th
B.
107th
C.
139th
D.
151st
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2.
Philology is the
A.
study of bones
B.
study of muscles
C.
study of architecture
D.
science of languages
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
3.
The 2006 World Cup Football Tournament held in
A.
France
B.
China
C.
Germany
D.
Brazil
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
4.
Satellite launching station is located at
A.
Sriharikotta (Andhra Pradesh)
B.
Solapur (Maharashtra)
C.
Salem (Tamilnadu)
D.
Warangal (Andhra Pradesh)
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5.
The 'Black flag' signifies
A.
revolution/danger
B.
peace
C.
protest
D.
truce
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
6.
Republican party is
A.
One of the important parties in USA
B.
the political parties which has no definite principles
C.
the political party which changes with the change in the times and
circumstances in the country
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
7.
Study of life in outer space is known as
A.
endbiology
B.
exobiology
C.
enterbiology
D.
neobiology
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8.
School of Aviation Medicine (Air Force) is located at
A.
Allahabad
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Bangalore
D.
Jalahalli
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
9.
Recession is
A.
slowing down of economic activity over a limited period
B.
period during which unemployment may rise and demand and output may fall,
leading to slump in trade
C.
period that results from accumulation of unsold goods, owing to fall in demand
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10.
Sir Thomas Fearnley Cup is awarded to
A.
a club or a local sport association for remarkable achievements
B.
amateur athlete, not necessarily an Olympian
C.
National Olympic Committee for outstanding work
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11.
Pythagoras was first to ____ the universal validity of geometrical theorem.
A.
give
B.
prove
C.
both
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12.
Soil acidity is generally corrected by
A.
proper irrigation
B.
adding sodium hydroxide
C.
liming
D.
application of fertilizers
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
13.
Oscar Awards were instituted in
A.
1968
B.
1929
C.
1901
D.
1965
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14.
Small amounts of iodine are necessary in our diet to
A.
prevent pellagra
B.
compensate for underactive the thyroid gland
C.
stimulate clotting of blood
D.
stimulate pituitary gland
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
15.
Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service is an International Airline of
A.
Afghanistan
B.
Belgium
C.
East Africa
D.
Australia
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
16.
Shaurya Chakra made up of bronze is awarded for
A.
gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy
B.
most conspicuous bravery for some act of self sacrifice
C.
gallantry in the presence of enemy
D.
None of the above

17.
Sushri Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar received Bharath Ratna in
A.
2000
B.
2001
C.
2002
D.
2003
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
18.
Taoism is followed in
A.
worldwide
B.
Iran and north-west India
C.
China, Taiwan, Nauru, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam
D.
Japan
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
19.
The 2005 Wimbledon Women's Singles champion defeated which of the following to win
the title?
A.
Maria Sharapova
B.
Lindsay Davenport
C.
Mary Pierce
D.
Serena Williams
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a well known freedom fighter of
A.
Bangladesh
B.
Myanmar
C.
Pakistan
D.
Afghanistan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21.
Shares with a fixed rate of dividend that entitle their holders to priority payment over
those who hold ordinary shares of a company are called
A.
preference shares
B.
bull
C.
bear
D.
shareholder
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22.
Shankracharya was the founder of
A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Arya Samaj
D.
Advaitic philosophy
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
23.
Sculpture flourished during
A.
Egyptian civilization
B.
Indus valley civilization
C.
Chinese civilization
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24.
Penicillin is widely used as
A.
an antiseptic
B.
a disinfectant
C.
an antibiotic
D.
an insecticide
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25.
Socrates was the wisest man of the ancient world and developed the method of enquiry
and instruction, belonged to
A.
France
B.
Athens
C.
Greece
D.
China
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

26.
Richter scale is used for measuring
A.
density of liquid
B.
intensity of earthquakes
C.
velocity of wind
D.
humidity of air
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
27.
Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Britain announce their separation in
A.
1990
B.
1991
C.
1996
D.
1997
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28.
Paleontology is a branch of science that deals with the
A.
behavior of animals
B.
origin and growth of plants
C.
the forms of life as revealed by fossils of animals or plants
D.
formation of new stars
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29.
Sir Humphry Davy was a British chemist who
A.
invented the safety lamp for miners
B.
discovered the anesthetic properties of nitrous oxide
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
30.
Sonia Nazario of "Los Angeles Times" was awarded Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for
A.
commentary
B.
editorial writing
C.
music
D.
feature writing
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
31.
Soil is formed from the parent rock material by
A.
chemical decomposition
B.
physical decomposition
C.
biological decomposition
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
32.
The air we inhale is mixture of gases. Which of the following gases in the mixture is
highest in percentage?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Oxygen
D.
Ozone
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
33.
Oxford university was founded in
A.
1139 AD
B.
1163 AD
C.
215 BC
D.
55 BC
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
34.
The American General who led the revolt against the British and declared American
independence was
A.
George Washington
B.
Bill Clinton
C.
George Bush
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35.
Regular meetings of Trusteeship Council (UNO) are held
A.
once a year
B.
twice a year
C.
thrice a year
D.
four times a year
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
36.
Radioactive substances can be produced readily in
A.
an electron gun
B.
an atomic pile
C.
a transistor
D.
a Wilson cloud chamber
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37.
The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in
A.
Canada
B.
UK
C.
Australia
D.
Malaysia
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
38.
Profit made when an asset is sold more than the price at which it was bought is called
A.
capital
B.
capital-gain
C.
capitalism
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
39.
Plorence(Chadwick) is the associated place for which of the following sport?
A.
Snooker
B.
Racking Horse
C.
Skiing
D.
Tennis
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
40.
The 2012 Olympics Games were held in
A.
London
B.
Seoul
C.
Sydney
D.
Tokyo
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
41.
Rajiv Gandhi, Prime Minister of India, was assassinated in
A.
1961
B.
1971
C.
1981
D.
1991
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

42.
Pan - American Highway, north-west Alaska to Southernmost Chile is the worlds
A.
longest road
B.
highest road
C.
busiest road
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
43.
Raja Rammohan Roy
A.
was a social reformer who tried to eradicate sati, purdah and child marriage
B.
advocated widow remarriage and woman's education
C.
was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44.
South Indian temples have
A.
tall towers with curving sides that taper at the top
B.
gateway towers shaped like trapezoidal pyramids
C.
both are correct
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
45.
South Africa joined the Commonwealth as 51st member in
A.
May 1993
B.
May 1994
C.
May 1995
D.
May 1996
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46.
Recently lead free petrol was introduced in our country because
A.
they are not needed now as anti-knock agents
B.
they tower the efficiency of the engine
C.
they cause less pollution
D.
to reduce the cost of petrol
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
47.
Rabindranath Tagore receive Nobel Prize in 1913 in the field of
A.
physics
B.
peace
C.
literature
D.
economy
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
48.
People who secretly indulge in anti-national or anti-government activities and help the
enemy are called
A.
Second column
B.
Third column
C.
Fourth column
D.
Fifth column
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
49.
Sulphur is not present in
A.
iron pyrites
B.
gypsum
C.
coal
D.
chlorapatite
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
50.
Oxygen was independently discovered by
A.
Rutherford
B.
William Ramsay
C.
Joseph Priestley
D.
Neils Bohr
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Oxygen was independently discovered by Carl Wilhelm Scheele, in Uppsala, in 1773 or
earlier, and Joseph Priestley in Wiltshire, in 1774, but Priestley is often given priority
because his work was published first.

51.
Rise of the Chinese civilization along the banks of Hawang 40 took place in
A.
2500 - 2000 BC
B.
2700 - 2600 BC
C.
2205 - 1122 BC
D.
2000 - 1200 BC
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
52.
Presently known as the European Union, the EEC was established in
A.
1957
B.
1958
C.
1959
D.
1960
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
53.
Steel is more elastic than Rubber because
A.
its density is high
B.
it is a metal
C.
ratio of stress to strain is more
D.
ratio of stress to strain is less
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
54.
The 2003 Right Livelihood Honorary Award honors ____, when the jury recognizes "for
his steadfast work over many years for a world free of nuclear weapons".
A.
New Zealand's former Prime Minister David Lange
B.
Martin Almada (Australia)
C.
Martin Green (Australia)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
55.
Tansen was
A.
a great exponent of Indian classical music
B.
one of the nine gems in the court of Akbar
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
56.
Ornithology is the
A.
study of bones
B.
study of birds
C.
study of smells
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
57.
Rabindranath Tagore is also known as
A.
Guruji
B.
Gurudev
C.
Mahamana
D.
Netaji
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
58.
Raj Kapoor received Dada Saheb Phalke Award in
A.
1986
B.
1987
C.
1988
D.
1989
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
59.
Oscar Awards are conferred annually by
A.
Academy of Motion Pictures, arts and sciences, USA
B.
Government of United States
C.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

60.
Robert Koch worked on
A.
tuberculosis
B.
cholera
C.
malaria
D.
diabetes
Answer: Option A
61.
Satyajit Ray received Magsaysay Award for journalism, literature and creative
communication arts in
A.
1963
B.
1965
C.
1966
D.
1967
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
62.
The agreement according to which the UK, the USA and the former USSR cannot assist
other countries in acquiring technology to develop nuclear weapons, is known as
A.
Izmir Treaty
B.
Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT)
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
63.
The 'Red Triangle' symbol denotes
A.
Air India
B.
family planning
C.
culture and civilization
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
64.
P.T. Usha, who came close to bagging a bronze finished fourth in ____ in 1984
Olympics.
A.
400 m final
B.
800 m final
C.
400 m hurdle
D.
the marathon
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
65.
Photophobia is
A.
a disease cause by too much sunlight
B.
abnormal intolerance of light
C.
the adjustment of the eye for light
D.
the ability to perceive light
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
66.
Pressure cooker cooks rice faster because
A.
it always lets the steam escape
B.
high pressure crushes the hard covering of rice grains
C.
it does not let the heat energy escape easily
D.
high pressure raises the boiling point of water
Answer: Option D
67.
The ancient Olympics Games came to a sudden end when the Roman Emperor
Theodosius banned them as paper manifestations. The modern Olympic Games were
received after a lapse of nearly
A.
ten centuries
B.
twelve centuries
C.
fifteen centuries
D.
eighteen centuries
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
68.
Reproductive cells in human beings are produced
A.
in greater numbers for a longer period of time in the male
B.
for a longer period in the female than in male
C.
in equal number in both sexes
D.
in greater numbers by the female than by the male
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
69.
Study of earthquakes is known as
A.
ecology
B.
seismology
C.
numismatics
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
70.
The 2005 Australian Open Tennis Championship titles for men's and women's singles
were won, respectively by
A.
Pete Sampras and Steffi Graf
B.
Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams
C.
Andre Agassi and Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario
D.
Marat Safin and Serena Williams
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
71.
Penicillin was invented by
A.
Dr Jonas E. Salk
B.
Gregory Mendal
C.
Paul Ehrlich
D.
A. Fleming
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
72.
Super conductivity is a phenomenon in which the resistance of a substance
A.
increases with temperature
B.
decreases with temperature
C.
does not change with temperature
D.
becomes zero at very low temperature
Answer: Option D
73.
The Africa fund (Action for Resisting Invasion, Colonialism and Apartheid) under India's
leadership was instituted by
A.
UNO
B.
SAARC
C.
NAM
D.
the Commonwealth

74.
Rohinton Baria Trophy is associated with
A.
football
B.
hockey
C.
cricket 'Inter-University'
D.
inter-university sports and athletics
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
75.
Rangaswamy Cup is associated with
A.
archery
B.
cricket
C.
football
D.
hockey
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
76.
Rare Earth factory is situated in
A.
Allepey (Kerala)
B.
Alwaye (Kerala)
C.
Ambernath (Maharashtra)
D.
Avadi (Tamil Nadu)
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
77.
Pakistan left the Commonwealth in 1972, but rejoined as 49th member of the
Commonwealth in
A.
1984
B.
1991
C.
1997
D.
2000
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
78.
Primary rainbow is formed when light suffers
A.
two internal refractions before emerging out of the drop
B.
one internal refractions before emerging out of the drop
C.
no internal refraction
D.
either one or two internal refractions before emerging out of the drop
Answer: Option B
Rana Pratap Sagar (Rajasthan) is famous for
A.
nuclear power station
B.
aluminum industry
C.
brassware
D.
sports goods

Answer: Option A
1.
The chief constituent of gobar gas is
A.
ethane
B.
methane
C.
hydrogen
D.
carbon dioxide
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
2.
The countries that had maintained research stations in Antarctica under Antarctic Trade
are
A.
Argentina, Australia, Belgium and South Africa
B.
Chili, France and Japan
C.
New Zealand, Norway, the former USSR, the UK and the USA
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

3.
The first development flight of SLV-3 took place on
A.
May 31, 1981
B.
April 17, 1983
C.
December 21, 1999
D.
December 28, 1995
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4.
The Enron project is a
A.
hydro-electric project
B.
thermal power project
C.
atomic power project
D.
gas-fired power project
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

5.
The chief purpose of crop rotation is to check the loss of top soil
A.
by water erosion
B.
by wind erosion
C.
by weathering
D.
of its mineral content
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
6.
World's busiest airports by passenger traffic is
A.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, USA
B.
Lhasa Airport, Tibet
C.
King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Saudi Arabia
D.
Chicago O' Hare International Airport, USA
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
7.
The first meeting of the UN General Assembly was held in which of the following cities?
A.
London
B.
New York
C.
San Francisco
D.
Teheran
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8.
The first rice straw power plant has been set up at
A.
Kolkata
B.
Jalkheri, Punjab
C.
Trombay, Maharashtra
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
9.
The founder member of EFTA are
A.
Austria, Denmark, Norway
B.
Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland
C.
UK, Austria, Sweden
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10.
The first historical mention of the holding of the ancient Olympic Games occurred about
A.
2000 years ago
B.
2250 years ago
C.
2500 years ago
D.
2775 years ago
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
11.
The first Afro-Asian Games were held in
A.
Hyderabad
B.
Sydney
C.
Cairo
D.
Kuala Lumpur
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The first Afro-Asian Games were held between October 24, 2003 and November 1, 2003
in Hyderabad, India.
12.
The first meeting of the SAARC was opened in
A.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
B.
Bangalore, India
C.
Kathmandu, Nepal
D.
Islamabad, Pakistan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
No answer descriptio
13.
The General Assembly meets regularly
A.
once a month
B.
after every three months
C.
twice a year
D.
once year
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
14.
The fighter force of Air Force is comprised of
A.
MIG-21 variant
B.
MIG-23s, MIG-25s, MIG-27s, MIG-29s
C.
Jaguars
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
15.
The control commend of Army is located at
A.
Pune
B.
Udhampur
C.
Lucknow
D.
Mhow
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
16.
The credit of inventing the television goes to
A.
Faraday
B.
Baird
C.
Edison
D.
Marconi
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
17.
The first man-made satellite, Sputnik I was launched by the former USSR in
A.
1957
B.
1955
C.
1967
D.
1970
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18.
The General Assembly meets every year in regular sessions which begin on
A.
first Monday in March every year
B.
fourth Monday in September every year
C.
third Tuesday in September every year
D.
Second Tuesday in March every year
Answer: Option C
19.
The chief of the Army staff is assisted by
A.
Vice-chief of the Army Staff
B.
Principal staff officers such as Deputy Chief, Adjutant General, Military

Secretary
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
20.
The dance performed by women to invoke rain in Bihar is
A.
Jata Jatin
B.
Faguna or Fog
C.
Purbi
D.
Bihu
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

21.
The department of Atomic Energy was established in
A.
1948
B.
1954
C.
1963
D.
1971
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
22.
The exhaled air contains
A.
carbon dioxide only
B.
a mixture which has more carbon dioxide than oxygen
C.
a mixture of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen in which nitrogen has the
highest percentage
D.
a mixture of carbon dioxide and nitrogen
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
23.
The full-fledged Commonwealth Games were first organized in ____ at ____
A.
1930; Hamilton in Canada
B.
1934; London in England
C.
1932; Sydney in Australia
D.
1936; Cardiff in UK
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24.
Wright Brothers are regarded inventors of the
A.
Balloon
B.
Bicycle
C.
Aeroplane
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25.
World War II was fought between
A.
Axis Power (Germany, Italy and Japan) against the Allies (Britain, USSR, USA,
France)
B.
Austria, Hungary, Turkey against France, USA, Japan
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
26.
The basic cause of World War II was
A.
an unjust Treaty of Versailles
B.
rice of the Nazi Party in Germany
C.
Japan's policy of expansion and imperialism of England and France
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
27.
The country, which was admitted to the membership of the United Nations in September
2002, is
A.
Macedonia
B.
East Timor
C.
Andorra
D.
Eritrea
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
28.
The committee of the Norwegian Parliament awards the prize for
A.
economics
B.
peace
C.
medicine
D.
literature
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29.
The date of operation of first open heart surgery in India was
A.
July 6, 1959
B.
August 12, 1991
C.
June 20, 1990
D.
January 11, 1985
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

30.
The first Indian to be awarded the Oscar for lifetime achievements in Cinema in 1992
was
A.
Satyajit Ray
B.
Bhanu Athaiya
C.
Dilip Kumar
D.
Amitabh Bachchan
Answer: Option A
31.
The element of an electric stove made
A.
copper
B.
invar
C.
magnalium
D.
nicrome
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
32.
The blood pressure of a young male human being is
A.
110/70
B.
120/80
C.
135/90
D.
140/100
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
33.
The first Winter Olympic Games were held at
A.
Innsburck (Austria)
B.
Lake Placid (USA)
C.
Chamonix (France)
D.
Calgary (Alberta)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
34.
The college of Military Engineering is situated at
A.
Kirkee (Pune)
B.
Mhow
C.
Dehradun
D.
Chennai
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35.
The electron was first identified by
A.
J. J. Thompson
B.
J. Kepler
C.
D. Rutherford
D.
James Chadwick
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36.
The conservation hawks and owls is important to mankind chiefly because these birds
eat
A.
numerous weed seeds
B.
harmful birds
C.
many harmful rodents
D.
harmful reptiles
Answer: Option C
37.
The best way to tackle local environmental problems is to
A.
use the local administrative machinery
B.
implement environmental laws strictly
C.
provide environmental education to the local people and create awareness
D.
leave it to the local public to decide
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
38.
The first attempt in printing was made in England by
A.
James Arkwright
B.
James Watt
C.
William Caxton
D.
Isaac Newton
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
39.
The first foreigner to receive Bharat Ratna was
A.
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
B.
Nelson Mandela
C.
C.V. Raman
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40.
The first General Elections in India took place in
A.
1948
B.
1950
C.
1952
D.
1954
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
41.
The corresponding Gregorian date of the saka month, Bhadra is
A.
July 23
B.
August 23
C.
September 23
D.
October 23
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
42.
The branch of science that studies cells is called
A.
cytology
B.
entomology
C.
homoplasty
D.
hormonology
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
43.
The country's first indigenously built missile boat was
A.
INS Vibhuti
B.
INS Vipul
C.
INS Savitri
D.
INS Shakti
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
44.
The first launch of the missile 'Trishul' was made in
A.
February, 1988
B.
May, 1989
C.
June, 1990
D.
September, 1995
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
45.
The corps of Military Police central school is situated at
A.
Bangalore
B.
West Bengal
C.
Trimulgherry
D.
Secunderabad
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46.
The first permanent Indian oceanographic station, 'Dakshin Gangotry' during Antarctic
Expedition, was set up in
A.
April/March 1984
B.
Dec. 1982/Jan 1983
C.
Nov. 1985/Feb 1986
D.
Dec. 1988/March 1989
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47.
The energy of food is measured in
A.
Kelvin
B.
calories
C.
bushel
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
48.
The chief of Air Staff is assisted by
A.
Vice-chief of the Air Staff
B.
Deputy-chief of the Air Staff
C.
Air Officer Incharge Administration
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
49.
The first batch of women pilots was commissioned on
A.
August 30, 1992
B.
December 17, 1994
C.
January 11, 1987
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
50.
The five permanent members of the Security Council are
A.
China, France, Russia, UK, USA
B.
China, UK, Belgium, France, USA
C.
India, UK, USA, China, Germany
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
51.
The frequency of which of the following is the highest?
A.
Gamma rays
B.
Light waves
C.
Micro waves
D.
Radio waves
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
52.
The first Olympics in the city of Olympia in Greece took place in
A.
1000 BC
B.
850 BC
C.
776 BC
D.
753 BC
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
53.
The clear sky looks blue because
A.
reflection of light
B.
refraction of light
C.
diffraction of light
D.
dispersion of light
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
54.
The common terms used in shooting are
A.
hunting, show-jump, dressage
B.
bed, ballsege, marksmanship, plug
C.
bou, bucket, low, feather, paddle, regatta
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
55.
The buoyancy depends on
A.
the shape of the body
B.
the mass of the body
C.
the mass of the liquid displaced
D.
the depth to which the body is immersed
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
56.
The first chairman of the Africa fund committee was
A.
Late Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Late Indira Gandhi
C.
Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
57.
The award instituted to honor outstanding agricultural scientists is
A.
Bhatnagar Award
B.
Dadabhai Naoroji Award
C.
Borlaug Award
D.
Arjuna Award
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
58.
The battle tanks designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development
Organization in collaboration with Heavy Vehicles Factory and Bharat Heavy Electricals
Limited are
A.
Vijayanta
B.
T-55 and T-72
C.
Arjun
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
59.
The chief administrative office of the UNO, which co-ordinates and supervises the
activities of the UNO, is
A.
the International court of justice
B.
the General Assembly
C.
the secretariat
D.
the Trusteeship council
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
60.
The first women to climb Mt. Everest was
A.
Junko Taibei
B.
Karoline Mikkelson
C.
Valentina Tereshkova
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanatio
61.
The five intertwined rings or circles on the Olympic Flag made of white silk are
A.
from right to left blue, yellow, black, green and red respectively
B.
from left to right blue, yellow, black, green and red respectively
C.
from right to left blue, black, green, red and yellow respectively
D.
from left to right yellow, red, green, black and blue respectively
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
62.
The company that has acquired interest in different industries by taking over or merging
with other companies, is called
A.
collateral
B.
coalition
C.
conglomerate
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
63.
The first Indian and Asian to receive the Noble Prize in Physics was
A.
C.V. Raman
B.
Mother Teresa
C.
Rabindranath Tagore
D.
S. Chandrasekhar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
64.
The first Dada Saheb Phalke Award, given in 1969, was received by
A.
Devika Rani
B.
Pankaj Mullick
C.
Kanan Devi
D.
Sohrab Modi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
65.
The command from a superior officer or a judge to a subordinate right given to a person
to act in the name of another, is
A.
Mandamus
B.
Mandate
C.
Manifesto
D.
Modvat
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
66.
The Awards conferred by the Hollywood Foreign press Association which is given
annually for creditable efforts in film direction, are
A.
Golden Bear Award
B.
Oscar Award
C.
Owen Global Prize
D.
Golden Globe Award
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
67.
The first lady Prime Minister of a country was
A.
Srimavo Bhadaranaike (Sri Lanka)
B.
Maria Estate Pew (Argentina)
C.
Junko Taibei (Japan)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
68.
The common pesticides which are in use consist of
A.
PCBs
B.
organochlorines
C.
olefins
D.
heterocyclic compounds
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
69.
The dance in Himachal Pradesh, performed indoor, solo or duet, especially when life
comes to a standstill during cold winter is
A.
Luddi dance
B.
Munzra
C.
Giddha parhaun
D.
Rouf
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
70.
The battle tanks that have been modernized to keep pace with the latest technology
development is
A.
Vijayanta
B.
T-55 and T-72
C.
Arjun
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
71.
The first Asian Games were held in 1951 at
A.
New Delhi, India
B.
Manila, Philippines
C.
Tokyo, Japan
D.
Jakarata, Indonesia
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
72.
The chemical name of Vitamin B is
A.
nicotinamide
B.
ascorbic acid
C.
riboflavin
D.
thiamine
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
73.
The first Indian actress to have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha was
A.
Nargis Dutt
B.
Hema Malini
C.
Jaya Prada
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
74.
The first NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) conference was held at
A.
Belgrade (Yugoslavia)
B.
Caire (Egypt)
C.
Lusaka (Zambia)
D.
Algeria (Algeria)
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

75.
The first recipient of Bharat Ratna award in 1954 was
A.
S. Radhakrishnan
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
C.V. Raman
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
76.
The credit of developing the polio vaccine goes to
A.
Jones Salk
B.
Alb E. Sabin
C.
J.L. Baird
D.
J. Perkins
Answer: Option A
1.
The main objectives of the UN are
A.
to maintain peace and security in the world
B.
to work together to remove poverty, disease and illiteracy and encourage
respect for each other's rights of basic freedom.

C.
to develop friendly relations among nations
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
2.
The headquarter of ESCAP Economic and Social Commission for Asia are situated at
A.
Bangkok
B.
Geneva
C.
Santiago (Chile)
D.
Baghdad
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3.
The industrial organization of Atomic Minerals Division, Heavy Water Board (HWB) is
located at
A.
Mumbai
B.
Kolkata
C.
Hyderabad
D.
Jadugude, Bihar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4.
The Indian Air Force celebrated its Golden Jubilee in
A.
1962
B.
1972
C.
1982
D.
1992
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8th October 1932, and on 1st April
1954, Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee, one of the founding members of the Air Force
took over as the first Indian Chief of Air Staff.
5.
The headquarter of OAU (Organization of African Unity) are at
A.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
B.
Washington DC
C.
Paris
D.
Jakarta, Indonesia
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

6.
The headquarter of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are situated at
A.
Vienna
B.
Geneva
C.
Rome
D.
Paris
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
7.
The main crop of Meghalaya is
A.
rice
B.
wheat
C.
barley
D.
sugarcane
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8.
The major minerals found in Uttar Pradesh are
A.
limestone and dolomite
B.
rock phosphate and dolomite
C.
copper and graphite
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9.
The member of SEATO (South-East Asia Treaty Organisation) are
A.
Australia, France, New Zealand
B.
Philippines, Thailand
C.
UK and USA
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10.
The highest national award in India given for exceptional work for advancement of art,
literature and science
A.
Bharat Ratna
B.
Padma Awards
C.
Gallantry Awards
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11.
The main reserves of phosphorus in the biosphere is in the
A.
hydrosphere
B.
atmosphere
C.
lithosphere
D.
troposphere
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
12.
The Loktak lake facing environmental problems is situated in
A.
Orissa
B.
Assam
C.
Manipur
D.
Kerala
Answer: Option C
13.
The market condition when goods and services are not freely available and thus the
prices are relatively high is called
A.
rights issue
B.
sinking fund
C.
seller's market
D.
recession
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
14.
The headquarter of 'Assam Rifles' at
A.
Shillong
B.
Kohima
C.
Aizawl
D.
Itanagar
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15.
The language spoken in Sikkim are
A.
Nepali, Hindi, Lepcha, Bhutani
B.
Marathi
C.
Bengali, Tripuri
D.
Manipuri
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
16.
The Heads of Government of the countries which are members of the Commonwealth
meet
A.
once a year
B.
biannually
C.
at intervals of three years
D.
as and when necessary
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
17.
The headquarter of the International court of Justice (UNO) are located at
A.
Hague (Netherlands)
B.
Addis Ababa
C.
Bangkok
D.
New York, USA
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18.
The headquarter of all the following international organization are based at Vienna,
excepted
A.
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
B.
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
C.
United Nations Development Programme
D.
International Atomic Energy Agency
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
19.
The headquarter of European Court of Justice (ECJ) are situated at
A.
Luxembourg
B.
Paris
C.
Strasbourg (France)
D.
San Jose, Costa Rica
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

20.
The host of first Olympics in 1896 was
A.
Athens, Greece
B.
Paris, France
C.
London, Great Britain
D.
Los Angeles, USA
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21.
The largest cantilever bridge of India is
A.
Chambal Bridge
B.
Mahatama Gandhi Setu
C.
Howrah Bridge
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

22.
The headquarter of United Nations Fund for Programmes Population Activities (UNFA)
are at
A.
London
B.
New York
C.
Washington
D.
Rome
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23.
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is located in
A.
Dehradun
B.
Darjeeling
C.
Uttarkashi
D.
Shillong
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24.
Deforestation in the uplands may cause pollution in rivers through
A.
leaching of salts
B.
erosion and silting
C.
inflow of forest material
D.
increased discharge rate
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
25.
The Indian Ocean Arc is an Imaginary circle in space about ____ over the equator
A.
20,000 km
B.
35,000 km
C.
36,000 km
D.
30,000 km
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
26.
The main purpose of ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) is
A.
to accelerate economic progress and maintain economic stability
B.
to maintain higher standards of living among member nations
C.
to provide collective defence and economic cooperation
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27.
The main object of which of the following UN agency is to help the underdeveloped
countries in the task of raising their living standards?
A.
IMF
B.
UNICEF
C.
UNDP
D.
IDA
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28.
The headquarter of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries are at
A.
Algiers
B.
Lagos
C.
Kuwait
D.
Vienna
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
29.
The language spoken in Lakshadweep island is
A.
Malayalam
B.
Marathi
C.
Tamil
D.
Gujarati
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30.
The life history of human malaria parasite in Anopheles was first described by
A.
Partrick Manson
B.
Laveran
C.
Ronald Ross
D.
Richard Pfeiffer
Answer: Option C
31.
The Indian Olympic Council was established in
A.
1936
B.
1988
C.
1924
D.
1900
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

32.
The last Hindu king who party succeeded in establishing "Hindu Swaraj" was
A.
Chhatrapati Shivaji
B.
Akbar, the Great
C.
Chandragupta Maurya
D.
Bahadurshah Zafar Khan
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33.
The king of Macedonia, who conquered most of Asia Minor and defeated Porus (India) in
327 B. C. was
A.
Adolf Hitler
B.
Alexander the Great
C.
Chandragupta Maurya
D.
Christopher Columbus
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

34.
The largest lake in India is
A.
Luni lake
B.
Sambhar lake
C.
Wular lake
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35.
The headquarter of the International Committee of Red Cross are at
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Rome
D.
Stockholm
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36.
The important industries of Rajasthan are
A.
textiles and woollen
B.
sugar and cement
C.
glass and zinc smelters
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
37.
The headquarter of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation is at
A.
Kolkata
B.
Darjeeling
C.
New Delhi
D.
Warsaw
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
38.
The member states of Benelux Economic Union are
A.
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
B.
Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Iraq
C.
Indonesia, Kuwait, Libya
D.
Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad, Tobago
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39.
The largest city of India is
A.
New Delhi
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Chennai
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40.
The literacy rate of Andaman & Nicobar Islands is
A.
81.18 per cent
B.
80.76 per cent
C.
79.23 per cent
D.
78.11 per cent
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
41.
The important industries of Assam are
A.
tea processing, oil refineries and coal
B.
silk and plywood
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
42.
The longest rail line of the world, Trans-Siberian line, is in
A.
Russia
B.
China
C.
USA
D.
Saudi Arabia
Answer: Option A
43.
The measurement of Lawn Tennis court for singles
A.
70 ft. by 26 ft.
B.
78 ft. by 27 ft.
C.
70 ft. by 30 ft.
D.
78 ft. by 38 ft.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
44.
The main credit of the concept of Non-aligned Movement goes to
A.
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, India
B.
Marshal Tito - President of Yugoslavia
C.
Dr. Sukarno - President of Indonesia
D.
G. A. Nassir - President of Egypt
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45.
The Kvinna Till Kvinna foundation (Sweden) was award Right Livelihood Award in 2002
for
A.
its remarkable successes in healing the wounds of ethnic hatred and war, by
helping women, often the prime victims, to be the major agents of
reconciliation and peace-building
B.
outstanding courage and persistent efforts to expose and bring to account the
tortures
C.
Their exemplary and indomitable courage and compassion, which have proved
that, even after murderous civil war, young people from different ethnic
groups can learn to live and build a future together in peace and harmony
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
46.
The main purpose of International Bank for Reconstruction (IBRD) is
A.
development of economics of members by facilitating investment of capital

and foreign investment, through provision of loans
B.
promotes co-operation on technical matters of maritime safety, navigation and

encourages anti-pollution measures
C.
attainment of the highest possible level of health by all people
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

47.
The headquarter of the United Nations is at
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
New York
D.
Washington, D.C.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
48.
The main purpose of the Group of 77 was
A.
sustained economic growth
B.
to promote African unity and solidarity
C.
to defend the economic and trade interests of the developing nations of the
world
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
49.
The largest party of Ireland, the Ulster Unionist Party, endorses the Northern Ireland
peace deal between British and Irish governments in
A.
1997
B.
1988
C.
1998
D.
1990
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
50.
The last ruler of the Mughal dynasty was
A.
Babur
B.
Bahadurshah Zafar
C.
Akbar
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
51.
The headquarter of the Warsaw Treaty Organization were at
A.
Berlin
B.
Prague
C.
Moscow
D.
Warsaw
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
52.
The main objective of the Department of Atomic Energy is
A.
to generate safe, economic electrical power from nuclear energy
B.
to built research reactors and to utilize the radioisotopes
C.
to encourage technology transfer and interaction with industry for industrial &
social development
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
53.
The last Asian Games took Place in 2002 at
A.
Bangkok, Thailand
B.
Busan, South Korea
C.
Hiroshima, Japan
D.
Beijing, China
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
54.
The important minerals of Assam are
A.
coal and limestone
B.
petroleum
C.
copper and mica
D.
manganese, gold and quartzite
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
55.
The headquarter of BSF are at
A.
Chennai
B.
Kolkata
C.
New Delhi
D.
Mumbai
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

56.
The main function of General Assembly of UNO is:
A.
It discusses & makes recommendations on any subject mentioned in the UN

charter except those with which the Security Council may be dealing with
B.
It is responsible for international peace and security
C.
It is responsible for admission of new member, suspension and for expulsion of

old member
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
57.
The headquarter of Lalit Kala Academy are at
A.
New Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Pune
D.
Kolkata
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
58.
The headquarter of Army are situated at
A.
New Delhi
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Chennai
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
59.
The headquarter of the International Court of Justice are at
A.
Geneva
B.
The Hague
C.
Rome
D.
Vienna
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
60.
The highest rank in Army is that of
A.
Brigadier
B.
General
C.
Lieutenant General
D.
Major General
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
61.
The headquarter of Asian Development Bank is located in which of the following cities
A.
Jakarta
B.
Singapore
C.
Bangkok
D.
Manila
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
62.
The Melghat Tiger reserve is in
A.
Assam
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Orissa
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
63.
The legislature of Sikkim is
A.
Unicameral
B.
Bicameral
C.
Polycameral
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
64.
The lower limit of perpetual snow in mountains such as the Himalayas is termed as the
A.
tree line
B.
timber line
C.
snow line
D.
boundary line
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
65.
The instrument used to measure electric current is
A.
ammeter
B.
electrometer
C.
galvanometer
D.
spectrometer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
66.
The helicopter fleet of Air Force consists of
A.
Chetak
B.
Cheetah
C.
MI-8s, MI-17s, MI-26
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
67.
The Infantry school (Army) is situated at
A.
Mhow
B.
Deolali
C.
Bareilly
D.
Pune
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
68.
The headquarter of a few agencies related to the UN are located in Vienna, which is in
A.
Austria
B.
Belgium
C.
Denmark
D.
Sweden
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
69.
The Law of Natural Selection is associated with
A.
Dalton
B.
Darwin
C.
Kepler
D.
Mendel
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
70.
The Indian space programme began in
A.
1961
B.
1962
C.
1965
D.
1969
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
71.
The influx of domestic sewage containing detergents cause nutrient enrichment in water
bodies due to the presence of
A.
carbonates
B.
nitrates
C.
phosphates
D.
silicates
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
72.
The member states of European Union are
A.
Belgium, Denmark, France and Greece
B.
The Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of Ireland, Italy
C.
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, UK
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
73.
The height of the net in the center of the tennis court is
A.
2 ft. 10 inches
B.
2 ft. 11 inches
C.
2 ft. 1 inch
D.
3 ft. 2 inches
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
74.
The last or 13th NAM (Non-aligned Movement) conference was held on
A.
September 2000 at Jakarta (Indonesia)
B.
September 2001 at Cartagene
C.
September 2002 at Durban
D.
September 2003 at Kuala Lumper
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
75.
The largest airport in the world is
A.
Palam Airport
B.
Indira Gandhi International Airport
C.
Cochin International Airport
D.
King Khalid International Airport
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
76.
The main crops of Sikkim are
A.
rice, maize, bajra, wheat, barley, cardamom
B.
sugarcane, tobacco, wheat, rice,
C.
chillies, oilseeds, groundnut, pepper
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
77.
The increased use of groundwater for irrigation purposes has led to
A.
salinization
B.
lowering of the water table
C.
water logging
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
78.
The headquarter of ECA (Economic Commission for Africa) are situated at
A.
Bangkok
B.
Geneva
C.
Addis Ababa
D.
Baghdad
Answer: Option C
The last month of the Saka year is
1.
A.
Phalguna
B.
Chaitra
C.
Asadha
D.
Pausa

Answer: Option A
The Olympic Flame, was, for the first time, ceremonially lighted and burnt in a giant
torch at the entrance of the stadium at
A.
Athens Games (1896)
B.
London Games (1908)
C.
Paris Games (1924)
D.
Amsterdam Games (1928)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
2.
The Olympic Flame symbolises
A.
unity among various nations of the world
B.
speed, perfection and strength
C.
sports as a means for securing harmony among nations
D.
continuity between the ancient and modern games
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
3.
The reaction which converts sugar solution into alcohol is an example of
A.
saponification
B.
hydrogenation
C.
fermentation
D.
hydrolysis
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
4.
The Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin was
A.
Alexander Fleming
B.
Albert Einstein
C.
Archimeder
D.
Aryabhatta
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5.
The number of already named bones in the human skeleton is
A.
200
B.
206
C.
212
D.
218
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

6.
The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is
A.
studying population dynamics
B.
collecting population data
C.
evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
7.
The National Sports Festival for women was, for the first time, organized in
A.
1970
B.
1975
C.
1980
D.
1985
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8.
The official working languages recognised by the UNO are
A.
Chinese and English
B.
French and Russian
C.
Spanish and Arabic
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The six official languages of the United Nations are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
French
Russian
Spanish

9.
The ozone layer restricts
A.
visible light
B.
infrared radiation
C.
x-rays and gamma rays
D.
ultraviolet radiation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10.
The Secretary-General is required to submit an annual report on the work of the UN to
A.
the General Assembly
B.
the Security Council
C.
the Trusteeship Council
D.
All of the above simultaneously
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11.
The SLV-3 project provided India with the expertise to lop a larger and more
sophisticated launch vehicle
A.
PSLV
B.
ASLV
C.
GSLV
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12.
The site of the third oldest civilisation after the Sumerian and Egyption, Mohenjo-daro,
was Built in
A.
2500 BC
B.
2500-2000 BC
C.
2300 BC
D.
2200 BC
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13.
The saffron colour in the national flag signifies
A.
truth and peace
B.
courage and Sacrifice
C.
faith and chivalry
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14.
The official languages of the United Nations are
A.
African, Chinese, English, French, German and Spanish
B.
Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
C.
Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, English, French and German
D.
Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Japanese and Spanish
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
15.
The news agency Reuters belongs to which of the following country?
A.
Palestine
B.
Yugoslavia
C.
Vietnam
D.
UK
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
16.
The sacred place of the followers of Shintoism is
A.
Central shrine of Ise (Central of Japan)
B.
Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo
C.
both are correct
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

17.
The smallest state of India is
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Sikkim
C.
Himachal Pradesh
D.
Goa
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
18.
The parts of the Mahabharata which include Bhagawad Gita, is
A.
more then 100 years old
B.
C.
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
19.
The ruling party of Singapore, where no opposition parties are allowed is called
A.
People's Party
B.
People's Action Party
C.
Labour Party
D.
Communist Party
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20.
The restoration o the Olympic Games at the end of the last century was at the initiative
of a/an
A.
French baron
B.
Greek philosopher
C.
German philanthropist
D.
English duke
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21.
The national sport of Canada is
A.
tennis and cricket
B.
lacrosse
C.
judo
D.
rugby and football
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
22.
The Prize that is awarded every two years to people who have worded for "Freedom of
speech", is
A.
Plame Prize
B.
UNEOSCO Prize for Tolerance
C.
Unesco Peace Award
D.
Monismanien Swedish
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
23.
The origin of modern badminton is attributed to
A.
India
B.
Britain
C.
France
D.
Spain
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24.
The SAF (South Asian Federation) Game, as a part of the SAARC programme, was first
held in
A.
1964
B.
1974
C.
1984
D.
1994
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25.
The normal threshold of hearing is around
A.
60-80 db
B.
45-60 db
C.
100-120 db
D.
25-45 db
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
26.
The refrigerant commonly used for domestic refrigerators is
A.
alcohol
B.
ammonia
C.
neon
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
27.
The normal term of office for which the President and Vice-President of the International
Court of Justice are elected is
A.
three years
B.
five years
C.
seven years
D.
nine years
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28.
The ozone layer is being destroyed by chlorofluorocarbons. In this regard which do you
consider as the most harmful?
A.
Carbon atom
B.
Chlorine atom
C.
Fluorine atom
D.
The entire compound
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was created in
A.
1945
B.
1947
C.
1949
D.
1951
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
30.
The principal bodies of the UNO are
I.
II.
The General Assembly and the Security Council

The Economic and Social Council
III.
International Court of Justice
IV.
Trusteeship Council and secretariat
A.
B.
I, II
C.
I,II,III
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
31.
The name of Ronaldinho is associated with the game of
A.
football
B.
hockey
C.
gymnastics
D.
badminton
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32.
The range of missile Agni is approximately
A.
150 km
B.
1200-2000 km
C.
500 m to 9 km
D.
4 km
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

33.
The process of revival of learning that swept across Europe in 15th and 16th centuries is
called
A.
feudalisam
B.
crusade
C.
renaissance
D.
communism
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
34.
The red blood cells are in the
A.
heart
B.
liver
C.
lymph nodes
D.
bone marrow
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
35.
The revival work of the Olympic Games was undertaken by Baron Pierre deCoubertin
after a lapse of 15 centuries. The first modern Games were held in 1896 at
A.
Athens
B.
London
C.
Paris
D.
St. Louis
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36.
The significance of the lotus symbol is
A.
culture and civilisation
B.
peace
C.
justice
D.
sign of mourning, in protest
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
37.
The number of judges is European Court of Human Rights are
A.
B.
11
C.
21
D.
15
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
38.
The Roman governor and principal assassin in the murder of Julies Caesar was
A.
Marcus Junius Brutus
B.
Marco Polo
C.
Leon Trotsky
D.
Karl Markx
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39.
The term of office of the UN Secretary-General is
A.
three years
B.
four years
C.
five years
D.
six years
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

40.
The Newspaper Paravada is taken out in
A.
London
B.
Beijing
C.
Jakarta
D.
Moscow
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
41.
The Olympic Symbol (Summer Games) comprises five rings or circles linked together to
represent
A.
the sporting friendship of all people
B.
the five continents
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
42.
The prize given to individuals fighting for freedom, independence and dignity of people
is
A.
Simon Bolivai Prize
B.
Golden Bear Award
C.
David Cohen Award
D.
Owen Global Award
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
43.
The SI unit of ___ is named after Andre Marie Ampere.
A.
power
B.
potential difference
C.
electric current
D.
energy
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
44.
The national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on
A.
August 15, 1947
B.
July 22, 1947
C.
January 26, 1950
D.
January 2, 1950
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
45.
The regional economic commissions of the Economic and social Council (UNO) are
A.
ECE (Economic Commission of Europe) and ESCAP (Economic and Social

Commission for Asia)
B.
ECLA (Economic Commission for Latin America) and ECA (Economic

Commission for Africa)
C.
ECWA (Economic Commission for Western Asia) and ECLA
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
46.
The playground of baseball is known as
A.
court
B.
diamond
C.
ring
D.
pitch
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47.
The sacred text of Confucianism is
A.
The Tripitaka
B.
The Analects
C.
Quran
D.
no specific text
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
48.
The state having maximum cities is
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
West Bengal
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
49.
The National Convention framed the new Republican constitution of France in 1795,
according to which
A.
the executive authority of the state was vested in a committee of five

directors, called the Directory
B.
a bicameral legislature was established
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
50.
The Sports Authority of India is was registered as a society in
A.
1982
B.
1983
C.
1984
D.
1985
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
51.
The playground of lawn tennis is called
A.
court
B.
ring
C.
arena
D.
rink
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
52.
The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) was established on
A.
April 4, 1949
B.
September 1, 1966
C.
December 12, 1990
D.
January 20, 1950
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
53.
The number of principal organs of the United Nation is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
54.
The Reliance Cup was earlier known by the name of
A.
Benson and Hedges Cup
B.
McDowell's Challenge Cup
C.
Prudential Cup
D.
Rothmans Cup
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
55.
The Rh factor refers to
A.
a protein substance found in the blood of some people
B.
a hormone carried by the blood
C.
the ratio of red corpuscles to white corpuscles in the blood
D.
a process that speeds up the clothing of blood
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

56.
The Reliance Cup is associated with
A.
sea plane race (England)
B.
world badminton (women)
C.
badminton
D.
cricket
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
57.
The National Emblem was adopted by Government of India on
A.
January 26, 1950
B.
August 15, 1947
C.
August 2, 1950
D.
July 12, 1947
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
58.
The scientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was
A.
Newton
B.
Dalton
C.
Copernicus
D.
Einstein
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
59.
The number of sovereign countries who are members of the United Nations, is
A.
180
B.
182
C.
183
D.
191
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
60.
The sacred place for Buddhists is
A.
Lumbini (Nepal) where Buddha was born
B.
Bodh Gaya (Bihar) where Buddha received enlightenment
C.
Kusinagara (UP) where Buddha attained Nirvana
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
61.
The national museum is located at
A.
Mumbai
B.
Lucknow
C.
New Delhi
D.
Pune
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
62.
The only Indian woman who become President of the World Health Organisation so far
is/was
A.
Smt. Kamala Devi Chattopadhyaya
B.
Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
C.
Smt. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
D.
Dr. Sushila Nayar
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

63.
The News Agency "Associated Press" is of
A.
Indonesia
B.
America
C.
Bangladesh
D.
China
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
64.
The Olympic Flame was lit for the first time at the Amsterdam stadium in
A.
1981
B.
1928
C.
1938
D.
1948
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
65.
The significance of peace is denoted by which of the following symbol?
A.
Olive branch
B.
Green light
C.
Lotus
D.
Red flag
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
66.
The objective of India's space programme was
A.
mass communication and education via satellite
B.
survey and management of natural resources
C.
development of indigenous satellites and satellite launch vehicles
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
67.
The number of permanent members of the UN Security Council is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
68.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, awards the Nobel Prize in
A.
physics
B.
economics
C.
chemistry
D.
both (a) and (c)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
69.
The prize winning title of Arundhati Roy for Booker's Prize in 1997 was
A.
Amsterdam
B.
The God of Small Things
C.
Disgrace
D.
Last Orders
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
70.
The 'pulse' of the aquatic environment can be ascertained by measuring
A.
nitrogen
B.
oxygen
C.
alkalinity
D.
conductivity
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
71.
The range of R.B.C to W.B.C in the human body is
A.
15 : 500
B.
10 : 500
C.
5 : 500
D.
1 : 500
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
72.
The official language of the Government of India is
A.
English
B.
Malayalam
C.
Hindi
D.
Marathi
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
73.
The number of chromosomes in human body is
A.
42
B.
44
C.
46
D.
48
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
74.
The purest form of water can be obtained from
A.
a deep tubewell
B.
a running stream
C.
a hot water spring
D.
a heavy shower of rain
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
75.
The Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located at
A.
Bangalore
B.
Kolkata
C.
Darjeeling
D.
Patiala
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
76.
The Pilotless target aircraft, fabricated at the Aeronautical Development Establishment,
Bangalore, is
A.
Lakshya
B.
Cheetah
C.
Nishant
D.
Arjun
Answer: Option A
1.
UN General Assembly elects a President and how many Vice Presidents at the start of its
each regular session?
A.
Seven
B.
Fifteen
C.
Twenty one
D.
Two
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2.
The treaty which ushered in NATO, was signed by the member nations at
A.
Geneva
B.
London
C.
Paris
D.
Washington
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
3.
The unit of current is
A.
ohm
B.
watt
C.
ampere
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
4.
Thomas Cup is associated with
A.
badminton
B.
billiards
C.
lawn tennis
D.
table tennis
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5.
Theory of Idealism was expounded by George Hegal, Bishop George and Berkeley
According to this
A.
mathli is an illusion and that the only reality that which exists mentally
B.
good was pleasure and that evil was pain
C.
base of knowledge is sense-experience, that is, observations governed by

scientific principles
D.
all knowledge is derived from sensory experience, by observing and

experimenting
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
6.
To which country does the present UN Secretary-General belongs?
A.
Ghana
B.
South Korea
C.
Spain
D.
Sweden
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The current Secretary-General is Ban Ki-moon of South Korea, who took office on 1
January 2007. His first term will expire on the 31st of December 2011, and he will be
eligible for reappointm
7.
Vitamin B12 is most useful for combating
A.
anemia
B.
goitre
C.
night blindness
D.
rickets
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8.
To prevent loss of weight plants reduce transpiration by
A.
shedding of leaves
B.
reducing the size of leaves
C.
developing hair around stomata
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

9.
The term which denotes that each side has made equal point at game point, in Tennis,
is referred to as
A.
baseline
B.
deuce
C.
fault
D.
grand slam
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
10.
The telescope is used for viewing
A.
distant objects
B.
near objects
C.
small objects
D.
living cells
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11.
The transport fleet of Air Force consists of
A.
IL-765
B.
Boeing-731
C.
AN-352
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
12.
The term butterfly is associated with
A.
kabaddi
B.
swimming
C.
boxing
D.
wrestling
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
13.
Venturi tube is used for
A.
measuring intensity of earthquakes
B.
measuring specific gravity
C.
measuring density
D.
measuring flow of a fluid
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
14.
Uttar Pradesh is surrounded by ___ in north
A.
Nepal
B.
Uttrakhand
C.
Haryana and Delhi
D.
Rajasthan
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
15.
The theory of utilitarianism was expounded by
A.
Jeremy Bentham (1748-1836)
B.
James Mill(1773-1839)
C.
Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900)
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

16.
The velocity of sound in air (under normal condition) is
A.
30 m/sec
B.
320 m/sec
C.
323 m/sec
D.
3,320 m/sec
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
17.
The term used to describe a sudden fall of a government, brought about by illegal force
is called
A.
credit squeeze
B.
loup de' etat
C.
deficit financing
D.
deflation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

18.
The term steeplechase is associated with which of the following sports?
A.
Boxing
B.
Chess
C.
Rowing
D.
Horse Racing
Answer: Option D
19.
The total number of Judges of the International Court of Justice is
A.
10
B.
12
C.
15
D.
18
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
20.
The velocity of light was first measured by
A.
Einstein
B.
Newton
C.
Romer
D.
Galileo
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

21.
The trophies and cups awarded for cricket are
A.
McDowell's Challenge cup and World cup
B.
Federation cup
C.
Moin-ud-Dowla cup and B. C. Gupta cup
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22.
The third highest nation award given for distinguished service in any field is
A.
Padma Vibhushan
B.
Padma Bhushan
C.
Padma Shri
D.
Bharat Ratna
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

23.
The term used in billiards are
A.
blocking, held ball, holding, jump ball, pivot
B.
target, field, flight, ballsege
C.
auxiliary point system, rabbit punch, break, cut
D.
blank line, break, bolting, cannon, cue, hazard, in-oft
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
24.
Vir Chakra (a medal) is made up of
A.
bronze
B.
gold gilt
C.
standard silver
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25.
Triple antigen provides immunity to children against all of the following disease, except
A.
diphtheria
B.
polio
C.
tetanus
D.
whooping cough
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
26.
Trans World Airlines is an International Airline of
A.
United Kingdom
B.
United States of America
C.
Russia
D.
Scandinavia
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
27.
The third crusade was led by
A.
Richard I of England
B.
Fredrick Barbarossa of Germany
C.
Philip II of France
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28.
Walt Disney was
A.
the President of America during World War I
B.
the greater of cartoon films starring popular cartoon characters Mickey Mouse
and Donald Duck
C.
the British physician known for his discovery of Addison's disease
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29.
To consider the large number of agenda items, General Assembly has how many main
committees?
A.
Five
B.
Seven
C.
Nine
D.
Fifteen
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

30.
Until December 1991 ____ were integral parts of the USSR & not independent
countries, but had separate UN memberships.
A.
Belarus and Ukraine
B.
Czech Republic and Slovakia
C.
Tonga and Nauru
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
31.
Weight of an object put in a satellite orbiting in space around the earth is
A.
the same as on the earth
B.
slightly more than that on the earth
C.
less than that on the earth
D.
reduced to zero
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
32.
To which country did the first Secretary-General of the UN belong?
A.
Austria
B.
Sweden
C.
Burma
D.
Norway
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
33.
War of the Roses was
A.
civil war in England
B.
religious-cum-political war between the Lutherans Catholics in Germany
C.
war between Syrian and Roman forces
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34.
The three abundant elements in the earth's crust are aluminium, oxygen and silicon.
The correct order of their abundance is
A.
oxygen, aluminium, silicon
B.
aluminium, silicon, oxygen
C.
oxygen, silicon, aluminium
D.
silicon, oxygen, aluminium
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Oxygen (46.60%) Silicon (27.72%) Aluminium (8.13%)
35.
The world's largest international organisation and a successor to the League of Nations
is
A.
UNESCO
B.
UNO
C.
UNICEF
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
36.
Tomb of Vasco-da-Gama is situated at
A.
Chittorgarh (Rajasthan)
B.
Kochi (Kerala)
C.
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
D.
Durgapur (West Bengal)
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37.
UNO Day is on
A.
20th July
B.
24th October
C.
14th November
D.
12th February
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
38.
To which of the following country Olympic Airways belong?
A.
France
B.
Greece
C.
Hong Kong
D.
Indonesia
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
39.
Velocity of wind is measured by
A.
speedometer
B.
tachometer
C.
anemometer
D.
audiometer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
40.
The term used to describe money that flows into a country to take advantage of high
rates of interest is called
A.
hot money
B.
hard sector
C.
hard currency
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
41.
Todar Mal was
A.
revenue minister in the court of Akbar
B.
one of the nine gems in the court of Akbar
C.
known for his reforms in policies of land revenue during Akbar's reign
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
42.
The unit of energy in MKS system is
A.
volt
B.
erg
C.
ohm
D.
joule
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
43.
Tiruchirapalli is situated on river
A.
Cauvery
B.
Tapti
C.
Krishna
D.
Ganga
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
44.
The XV Asian Games are scheduled to be held at
A.
Qatar
B.
Hiroshima
C.
Beijing
D.
Jakarta
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45.
The term cover point in cricket means
A.
the position given by the bowler to the fielder on the offside, in front of a
wicket
B.
if the ball goes off the batsman's leg
C.
an off-break ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
46.
The term which refers to the total amount of sales made by a firm in one year or the
total amount of money changing hands in business, is
A.
trade gap
B.
turnover
C.
reserves
D.
referendum
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
47.
Treaty of Versailles rearranged the boundaries of several countries in Europe and many
countries were formed such as
A.
Poland and Yugoslavia
B.
Lithuania and Estonia
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
48.
The tribe residing in Meghalaya is
A.
Garos
B.
Khas
C.
Kol
D.
Murias
Answer: Option A
49.
The UN charter was finalized at ___ and become effective on ___ .
A.
San Francisco, 24th October, 1945
B.
Dumbarton Oaks, 5th March, 1944
C.
Yalta, 2nd February, 1945
D.
Teheran, 24th October, 1943
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The Charter of the United Nations was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the
conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came
into force on 24 October 1945. The Statute of the International Court of Justice is an
integral part of the Charter.
50.
The total number of members of UN Security Council is
A.
B.
10
C.
15
D.
20
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
51.
Unofficial, and usually illegal, system of providing people with more then their share of
goods and services where their prices are controlled, is called
A.
black money
B.
blue chip
C.
black market
D.
black economy
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
52.
Under which article in 1968, the number of votes required in the Security Council to
convene a general conference to review the charter was increased from seven to nine?
A.
Article 81
B.
Article 98
C.
Article 109
D.
Article 115
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
53.
The term Ground Stroke is associated with which of the following games?
A.
Cricket
B.
Badminton
C.
Tennis
D.
Draughts
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
54.
The type of root system of all of the following is tap root system, except that of
A.
mango tree
B.
kachnar tree
C.
sunflower plant
D.
maize plant
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
55.
To which of the following countries does the news agency Cetreko belong?
A.
Czechoslovakia
B.
Indonesia
C.
France
D.
USA
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
56.
To produce sound it is necessary that
A.
the source should execute longitudinal vibrations
B.
the source should execute transverse vibrations
C.
the source may execute any type of vibrations
D.
the vibrations of source are not necessary
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
57.
The UN library is known by the name of
A.
Nation's library
B.
U Thant library
C.
Hammarskjoeld library
D.
Trygve Lie library
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

58.
The theory of inheritance of acquired character was propounded by
A.
Charles Darwin
B.
Gregor Mendel
C.
J.B. Lamarck
D.
Weismann
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
59.
Water is a good solvent of ionic salts because
A.
it has a high boiling point
B.
it has a high dipole moment
C.
it has a high specific heat
D.
it has no colour
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

60.
Vijayalakshmi Pandit was
A.
the first women minister of an Indian state (UP)
B.
the first women to become president of the UN General Assembly
C.
the first Indian women Ambassador to Moscow
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
61.
The Territorial Army was established in
A.
1962
B.
1948
C.
1920
D.
1953
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
62.
Tiger Woods is associated with which of the following sports?
A.
Table tennis
B.
Tennis
C.
Golf
D.
Boxing
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
63.
The UN charter was ratified in 1945 by
A.
25 nations
B.
29 nations
C.
33 nations
D.
37 nations
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
64.
Uttaranchal has international boundary with ____ in north, north-east and eastern side.
A.
China
B.
Nepal
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
65.
The trophy know by the name of Grand Prix is associated with
A.
table tennis
B.
lawn tennis
C.
table tennis and lawn tennis
D.
table tennis, lawn tennis and shooting
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
66.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is
A.
indirect tax levied at each stage of production and distribution, from the
primary produce to the retailer
B.
tax calculated on the selling price, but in declaring the liability to the
government, the seller is allowed to deduct any tax paid by him when he
bought the goods
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
67.
Tripura is surrounded by ____ in the east
A.
Assam
B.
Mizoram
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
Bangladesh
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
68.
The trophy given for exemplary conduct displayed by an athlete during the Olympic
games is
A.
Mohammad Toher Trophy
B.
Count Alberto Bonacossa Trophy
C.
Tokyo Trophy
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
69.
Toxin is a poisonous substance produce by
A.
some higher plants
B.
certain animals
C.
pathogenic bacteria
D.
All of the above

70.
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary at Tamil Nadu has reserves of
A.
wild ass, wolf, nilgai, chinkara
B.
important bird sanctuary
C.
pantha, chital, sloth bear, wolf
D.
elephant, deer, wild boar, crocodile, crangetic dolphin
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
71.
The term of office of a Judge of the International Court of Justice is
A.
five years
B.
six years
C.
nine years
D.
ten years
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
72.
UNESCO (United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) was
established in
A.
1919
B.
1957
C.
1945
D.
1946
Answer: Option D
73.
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in
A.
1917
B.
1918
C.
1919
D.
1920
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
74.
The temporary suspension of hostilities by mutual consent in order to stout a peace
negotiation is called
A.
arbitration
B.
asylum
C.
armistice
D.
apartheid
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
75.
The UN Flag is made up of
A.
the white UN Emblem is super-imposed on a light blue background
B.
the red UN Emblem is super-imposed on white background
C.
the light blue UN Emblem is super-imposed on white background
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
76.
The term used when a member of a legislature leaves his party on whose ticket he was
elected to join the ruling party or the opposition, is called
A.
floor crossing
B.
fourth estate
C.
fifth column
D.
free ports
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
77.
The term hit wicket in cricket refers to
A.
when the bowler bowls out three batsman with three successive balls
B.
when the batsman intercepts the ball with his leg or any part of his body
between the wicket
C.
when the batsman, while hitting the ball, strikes his own wicket with his bat or
body and is declared out
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
78.
Under article 61 of the UN Charter, the membership of the Economic and Social Council
was which of the following years from 27 to 54?
A.
1963
B.
1973
C.
1978
D.
1983
Answer: Option B
WTO, (World Trade Organization), WHO, (World Health Organization) and IDA
(International Development Association) are ___ of General Assembly (UNO).
1.
A.
principal organs
B.
other United Nations Organs
C.
specialized agencies and other autonomous organization
D.
they are independent agencies and not a part of UNO

Answer: Option C
When light passes from air into glass it experiences change of
A.
frequency and wavelength
B.
frequency and speed
C.
wavelength and speed
D.
frequency, wavelength and speed
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2.
When is the World's Diabetes Day?
A.
14th November
B.
11th December
C.
15th October
D.
1st July
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3.
When did Margaret Thatcher became the first women Prime Minister of Britain?
A.
1998
B.
1989
C.
1979
D.
1800
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
4.
When is the International Workers' Day?
A.
15th April
B.
12th December
C.
1st May
D.
1st August
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

5.
What is the population density of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
202/sq. km
B.
196/sq. km
C.
116/sq. km
D.
68/sq. km
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
6.
When a moving bus stops suddenly, the passenger are pushed forward because of the
A.
friction between the earth and the bus
B.
friction between the passengers and the earth
C.
inertia of the passengers
D.
inertia of the bus
Answer: Option C
7.
What is the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh?
A.
68.59 per cent
B.
77.13 per cent
C.
22.63 per cent
D.
54.40 per cent
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8.
When the batsman, in cricket, is out without scoring a single run, is called
A.
drive
B.
duck
C.
flight
D.
googly
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
9.
What is the literacy rate of Maharashtra?
A.
77.27 per cent
B.
66.26 per cent
C.
55.25 per cent
D.
44.24 per cent
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
10.
What is Magna Carta?
A.
It was a charter of Rights granted to the Englishmen during 1215 AD by King

John II
B.
It was a charter guaranteeing the freedom of the barons, the church and the
common man
C.
It is the foundation stone of the rights and liberties of the English people
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
11.
When does Russia celebrates its Independence Day?
A.
14th November
B.
8th October
C.
9th August
D.
12th June
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
12.
What is the language mostly used in Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hindi
B.
Marathi
C.
English
D.
Malayalam
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13.
When and where was hockey introduced for women in Olympics?
A.
1908 at London
B.
1980 at Moscow
C.
1936 at Berlin
D.
1924 at Paris
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14.
When is the Haryana Day?
A.
September 1
B.
October 1
C.
November 1
D.
December 1
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15.
When did Afghanistan ends monarchy and became a republic?
A.
1949
B.
1973
C.
1965
D.
2000
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
16.
When and where was tennis introduced in the Asian Games?
A.
In 1958 at Tokyo
B.
In 1962 at Jakarta
C.
In 1966 at Bangkok
D.
In 1974 at Teheran
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
17.
When the Aryans advanced towards India reaching the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers?
It was the time of rise of Ganges Civilization.
A.
2200 BC
B.
1200 BC
C.
2000 BC
D.
1500 BC
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
18.
Zakir Hussain was
A.
the third President of India
B.
India's second vice President
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
19.
What is the purpose of SAARC?
A.
To promote the welfare of the people of South Asia
B.
To improve the environment of security in the region
C.
To accelerate economic growth and cultural development
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
20.
When did Yuri Alekseyevich Gagaris of Russia, the first man to reach space, reached
space?
A.
1960
B.
1961
C.
1962
D.
1963
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
21.
What is the height of Nainital, Uttaranchal above sea level?
A.
7,500 ft above sea level
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22.
When a given amount of air is cooled
A.
the amount of moisture it can hold decreases
B.
its absolute humidity decreases
C.
its relative humidity remains constant
D.
its absolute humidity increases
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23.
When did France became Republic?
A.
1789 AD
B.
1798 AD
C.
1792 AD
D.
1729 AD
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
24.
What is the purpose of OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and
Development)?
A.
Sustained economic growth
B.
Employment
C.
Higher standards of living
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
25.
When and where was weightlifting introduced in Olympics?
A.
1986 at Athens
B.
1988 at Seoul
C.
1924 at St. Louis
D.
1908 at London
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
26.
What is the purpose of 'United Nations Conference on Trade and Development'
(UNCTAD)?
A.
Promotes International Trade with a view to accelerate economic growth of

developing countries
B.
Promotes International Monetary co-operation & expansion of International

Trade
C.
Set rules for World Trade
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27.
What is the population density of Kerala?
A.
819/sq. km
B.
602/sq. km
C.
415/sq. km
D.
500/sq. km
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28.
What is the range of missile 'Akash'?
A.
4 km
B.
25 km
C.
500 m to 9 km
D.
150 km
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29.
What is the function of a dynamo?
A.
To convert heat energy into light energy
B.
To convert light energy into heat energy
C.
To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
D.
To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
30.
What is the population density of Manipur?
A.
107/sq. km
B.
207/sq. km
C.
307/sq. km
D.
407/sq. km
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
31.
Yuri Gagarin was
A.
a Russian cosmonaut & became the first man to travel in space.
B.
the first person to fly at great height of about 340 km from the earth
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
32.
When did Commander Robert Peary discovered North Pole?
A.
1904
B.
1905
C.
1908
D.
1909
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
33.
When does the Indonesian settlement in the Malay Peninsula took place?
A.
2400 BC
B.
2300 BC
C.
2200 BC
D.
2100 BC
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
34.
When did US solar system probe Voyager-two discovered six new moons of the planet
Uranus?
A.
1986
B.
1916
C.
1946
D.
1966
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35.
What is the approximate area of Bihar?
A.
94,163 sq. km
B.
1,35,100 sq. km
C.
3,702 sq. km
D.
1,96,024 sq. km
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36.
When did India hosted the Common wealth meeting?
A.
1961 at Bangalore
B.
1976 at Pune
C.
1983 at New Delhi
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
37.
When did China exploded first atomic device?
A.
1962
B.
1963
C.
1964
D.
1965
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
38.
What is the population density of Nagaland?
A.
120/sq. km
B.
220/sq. km
C.
320/sq. km
D.
420/sq. km
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39.
When is Lal Bahadur Shastri's death anniversary?
A.
January, 11
B.
January, 20
C.
January, 27
D.
January, 31
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40.
When and where was basketball introduced in Olympics as a medal event?
A.
1992 at Barcilona
B.
1928 at Paris
C.
1936 at Berlin
D.
1900 at Athens
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

41.
When did first test tube baby - Louise Brown born?
A.
1939
B.
1958
C.
1981
D.
1978
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
42.
What is the density of population in Chandigarh?
A.
7,902/sq. km
B.
1,008/sq. km
C.
5,512/sq. km
D.
2,669/sq. km
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
43.
When cream is separated from milk
A.
the density of milk increases
B.
the density of milk decreases
C.
the density of milk remains unchanged
D.
it becomes more viscous
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
44.
When did US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin land on the moon?
A.
July 21, 1969
B.
July 21, 1970
C.
July 21, 1963
D.
July 21, 1972
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45.
What is the literacy rate of Punjab?
A.
63.615 per cent
B.
61.03 per cent
C.
69.95 per cent
D.
65.07 per cent
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
46.
What is the S.I. unit of temperature?
A.
Kelvin
B.
Celsius
C.
Centigrade
D.
Fahrenheit
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47.
When did 19 NATO members and 11 'Partners for Peace' join hands for peace plan for
Kosovo Crisis?
A.
1999
B.
1989
C.
1979
D.
1969
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

48.
Yelena Isinbayeva is associated with which of the following games/sports?
A.
Tennis
B.
Pole vault
C.
Boxing
D.
Weightlifting
Answer: Option B
49.
What is the Indus valley culture called Harappan culture?
A.
The first discovery comes from Harappa
B.
It was first discovery by a person called Harappa
C.
Harappa is the biggest site discovered so far
D.
Most of the valuable remains have come from Harappa
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50.
What is the population of Assam?
A.
140/sq km
B.
340/sq km
C.
240/sq km
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
51.
What is the measurement of the badminton court for singles?
A.
13.41 m x 6.10 m
B.
13.41 m x 5.18 m
C.
12.30 m x 7.66 m
D.
12.30 m x 6.23 m
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
52.
When did India enter into space age by launching the satellite 'Aryabhatta'?
A.
1966
B.
1932
C.
1975
D.
1990
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
53.
What is Bhakti movement?
A.
It is a social and religious movement form about AD 500 to 1600
B.
It is the movement that influenced the developed of regional language

because it emphasised people's everyday speech
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
54.
When and where athletics introduced in the Olympics?
A.
1896 at Athens
B.
1900 at Paris
C.
1992 at Barcelona
D.
1995 at Athens
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
55.
What was the purpose of establishment of NATO?
A.
To maintain and develop individual and collective capacity to resist armed

attack
B.
To defend economic and trade interests of the developing nations of the world
C.
TO provide collective defence and economic cooperation in south-east Asia
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
56.
When and where is the next winter Olympics scheduled to be held?
A.
2015, Salt Lake City (USA)
B.
2016, Turin (Italy)
C.
2017, Nagono (Japan)
D.
2018, Pyeongchang (South Korea)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

57.
What is the role of WTO (World Trade Organisation)?
A.
To settle trade disputes between nations
B.
To widen the principal of free trade to sectors such as services and agriculture
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
58.
What is the measurement of the volleyball court?
A.
5 m x 4 m divided into two parts by a net
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:

59.
What were the main factors responsible for World War I?
A.
Nationalism and imperialism
B.
Militarism and entangling alliances
C.
Mutual rivalry, hatred and distrust within the countries
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
60.
When did Christopher Columbus discovered the West Indies?
A.
1455 AD
B.
1492 AD
C.
1139 AD
D.
1556 AD
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
61.
When did the USSR formally disintegrates into 15 republics?
A.
1991
B.
1992
C.
1993
D.
1994
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
62.
What was the purpose of EFTA (European Free Trade Association)?
A.
To remove all tariffs on trade of industrial goods between the member

countries
B.
To aid the creation of a single west European market to help boost world trade
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
63.
What is the normal red blood count per cubic mm?
A.
2 million red blood cells
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
64.
What is the population density of Andhra Pradesh?
A.
275/sq km
B.
13/sq km
C.
340/sq km
D.
154/sq km
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
65.
When there is a decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the blood, the breathing rate
A.
increases
B.
decreases
C.
first increases and then decreases
D.
is not affected
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
66.
What is the duration of football match?
A.
Two 15 minute period with a reset at half time
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
67.
When did Ashoka became emperor of India?
A.
336 BC
B.
375 BC
C.
279 BC
D.
264 BC
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

68.
What was the purpose of establishing the European Economic Community (EEC)?
A.
To promote a common market and economic prosperity among member

countries
B.
To create a single market for free import and export among
C.
both (a) and (b)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
69.
Where did 2010 Commonwealth Games took place?
A.
Beijing, China.
B.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
C.
Victoria, Canada
D.
New Delhi, India
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
70.
What is the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh?
A.
47.53 per cent
B.
65.18 per cent
C.
82.32 per cent
D.
60.91 per cent
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
71.
What is the covered area of Gujarat state?
A.
3,702 sq. km
B.
1,35,100 sq. km
C.
1,96,024 sq. km
D.
94,163 sq. km
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
72.
What is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
A.
Daman
B.
Silvassa
C.
Dispur
D.
Shilling
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
73.
What is the literacy rate of West Bengal?
A.
69.22 per cent
B.
72.29 per cent
C.
51.33 per cent
D.
70.13 per cent
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
74.
What is the circumference of table tennis ball?
A.
3.71-3.82 cm
B.
4.72-4.82 cm
C.
2.72-2.82 cm
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
75.
What is the capital of Jharkhand?
A.
Raipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Ranchi
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
76.
When did Hitler became President of Germany?
A.
1934
B.
1935
C.
1936
D.
1937
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
77.
What is the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
A.
Group of 53 former colonies of Britain
B.
Group of 12 former republics of dissolved USSR
C.
Group of 10 Latin America countries
D.
Group of Islamic countries in Saudi Arabia region
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
78.
What is the literacy rate of Mizoram?
A.
88.49 per cent
B.
63.31 per cent
C.
67.11 per cent
D.
50.23 per cent
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1.
Which countries from the membership of CACM (Central American Common Market)?
A.
Costa Rica, EI Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
B.
Bogota, EI Salvedor, Honduras
C.
Washington DC, Bogota, Guatemala
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
2.
Which company manufacturers low and high power communication equipment like
radius for the use of defence services and paramilitary organisations?
A.
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
B.
God Shipyard Limited (GSL)
C.
Bharat Dynamic Limited (BDL)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3.
Where is the Judicature of Orissa?
A.
Bhubaneswar
B.
Cuttack
C.
Both
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4.
Which of the following are the members of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation)?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan
B.
Bhutan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri
Lanka
C.
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal and Sri Lanka
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
5.
Where is the permanent secretariat of the SAARC?
A.
Kathmandu
B.
New Delhi
C.
Islamabad
D.
Colombo
Answer: Option A
6.
Which is the oldest paramilitary force in the country?
A.
Border Security Force (BSF)
B.
Assam Rifles
C.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
D.
Coast Guard
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
7.
When was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated?
A.
1948
B.
1951
C.
1958
D.
1971
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8.
Which is the India's largest and the oldest museum?
A.
Indian Museum, Kolkata
B.
National Museum, New Delhi
C.
Allahabad Museum
D.
Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9.
When was pottery developed in the Indus Valley?
A.
5000 BC
B.
6000 BC
C.
3500 BC
D.
2600 BC
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
10.
Which Academy promotes and develops literature in all the 22 languages of India?
A.
Sahitya Academy
B.
Sangeet Natak Academy
C.
Lalit Kala Academy
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11.
Which of the following agencies related to the United Nations is concerned with
promoting the growth of international trade and equilibrium in balance of payments?
A.
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
B.
International Development Association
C.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Organisation
D.
United Nation Development Programme
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
12.
Which of the following are the members of CARICOM?
A.
Angrilla, Antigua, Trinidad, Tobago
B.
Barbados, Belize, St. Lucia, St. Vincent
C.
Dommica, Grenade, Guyana, Jamaica
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
13.
When was the International Monetary Fund established?
A.
1945
B.
1946
C.
1947
D.
1950
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14.
Which company carries the construction of submarines, missile-boats and destroyers
and so on for the India navy and offshore supply vessels and well-head platforms and
so on?
A.
Mazgaon Dock Limited (MDL)
B.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineering Limited (GRSE)
C.
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:

15.
Which is the major mineral found in Punjab?
A.
Coal
B.
Gold
C.
Salt
D.
Iron
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
16.
When was Shakespeare born?
A.
1564 AD
B.
1618 AD
C.
1642 AD
D.
1776 AD
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
17.
Which city in Tamil Nadu has airport?
A.
Chennai
B.
Triuchirapalli
C.
Madurai
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
18.
Which minerals are found in Chhattisgarh?
A.
Iron-ore, limestone, dolomite
B.
Coal, bauxite, corundum
C.
Gaunet, guartz, marble, diamond
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
19.
Which is post-harvest folk dance in Assam?
A.
Bihu
B.
Ojapali
C.
Ankia Nat
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
20.
Which country hosted the first Asian Games?
A.
India
B.
Indonesia
C.
Iran
D.
Malaysia
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21.
Which Indian satellite had a main function to perform X-ray experiments in space and
send back data to earth?
A.
Aryabhatta
B.
Bhaskara II
C.
Bhaskara IL
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22.
Which is the language used in Bihar?
A.
Hindi
B.
Marathi and English
C.
Urdu
D.
Bangla
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23.
Which is India's largest library with a collection of over 190 million volumes of reading
and information material?
A.
National Book Trust
B.
National Library
C.
National Educational Resource Centre
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24.
Which of the following UN agencies has its headquarters at Paris?
A.
UNESCO
B.
ILO
C.
FAO
D.
IMO
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
25.
Which amongst the following has the lowest metabolic rate of oxygen consumption
(mm3/g hour)?
A.
Dog
B.
Elephant
C.
Horse
D.
Man
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
26.
Which of the following causes Poliomyelitis?
A.
Dengue virus
B.
Enterovirus
C.
Mumps virus
D.
Rhabdovirus
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

27.
Where is the BARC's Research Centre?
A.
Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata
B.
Nuclear Research Lab, Kashmir
C.
High Altitude Research Lab, Gulmarg
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28.
Zawar (Rajasthan) is famous for
A.
ship manufacturing
B.
zinc mines
C.
salt
D.
major port
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29.
Which of the following cities will be the host of XIX Commonwealth Games 2010?
A.
London
B.
Delhi
C.
Melbourne
D.
Auckland
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30.
Which language of India belongs to Dravidian family?
A.
Languages of Northern India
B.
Languages of Southern India
C.
Languages of Eastern India
D.
Languages of Western India
Answer: Option B
31.
Which of the following became the first black President of South Africa?
A.
Nelson Mandela
B.
George Washington
C.
Jamo Kenyatta
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32.
Which of the following cities of Maharashtra have airports?
A.
Mumbai and Nagpur
B.
Pune and Manmad
C.
Sholapur and Akola
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
33.
Where did last world cup soccer tournament took place (2010)?
A.
Japan and South Korea
B.
France
C.
South Africa
D.
West Germany
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
34.
When was Ranasingha Premadasa, President of Sri Lanka, assassinated?
A.
1963
B.
1973
C.
1983
D.
1993
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
35.
Which of the following are the native languages of Manipur?
A.
Manipuri and English
B.
Marathi and Hindi
C.
Manipuri
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explan
36.
Where did the three leaders, F.D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin, meet
in 1943 and agreed on the need for maintaining international peace?
A.
Moscow
B.
San Francisco
C.
Teheran
D.
Washington D.C.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
37.
Where was the headquarters of European Union located?
A.
Brussels
B.
Paris
C.
London
D.
Rome
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38.
When was the city Rome found by Romulus?
A.
753 BC
B.
604 BC
C.
660 BC
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
39.
Which launch vehicle is capable of placing around 1540 kg of INSAT class of satellites in
geosynch-ronous transfer orbit of earth?
A.
SLV-S
B.
PSLV
C.
ASLV
D.
GSLV
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
40.
Which industries are common in Andhra Pradesh?
A.
Cement and paper
B.
Asbestos and units of HMT, BHEL
C.
Hindustan Shipyard and Bharat Dynamics Limited
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
41.
Which of the following act as a channel of transmission of blood to the heart in the
human body?
A.
Arteries
B.
Muscle fibres
C.
Nerves
D.
Veins
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
42.
Which of the following of the members of OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting
Countries)?
A.
Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait
B.
Libya, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria
C.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

43.
Which of the following acts as a resistance against in the body?
A.
Carbohydrates
B.
Red corpuscles
C.
Vitamins
D.
White corpuscles
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
44.
Which of the following chemicals is useful in photography?
A.
Aluminium hydroxide
B.
Potassium nitrate
C.
Silver bromide
D.
Sodium chloride
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
45.
Which are the important meeting of the Commonwealth?
A.
Biennial meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM)
B.
Annual meeting of the finance minister of the member countries
C.
Regular meeting of the minister of education, law, health and other minister
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
46.
When was slavery abolished in Britain?
A.
1830
B.
1837
C.
1843
D.
1833
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
47.
Which is the biggest literary award of Britain?
A.
David Cohen Award
B.
Kalinya Award
C.
Owen Global Prize
D.
Golden Bear Award
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
48.
Which industries are found in Goa?
A.
Mining and various small-scale industries like manufacturing soaps, paper and
so on
B.
steel and cement industries
C.
Oil refineries
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
49.
Which body of UNO carries on the function of the UNO with regard to international,
economic, social, cultural, education, wealth and related matters?
A.
General Assembly
B.
Security Council
C.
The Economic and Social Council
D.
Trusteeship Council
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
50.
Which atomic reactor is used for studies of uranium heavy water lattice?
A.
Apsara
B.
Zerlina
C.
Dhruva
D.
Purnima-I
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
51.
Which language is spoken in Karnataka?
A.
Marathi
B.
Hindi
C.
Malayalam
D.
Kannada
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
52.
Which are the important minerals found in manipur?
A.
Sillimanite, nickel, petroleum
B.
Oil, coal, manganese
C.
Iron, lime, bauxite
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
53.
When was Lord Buddha born?
A.
586 BC
B.
1000 BC
C.
560 BC
D.
750 BC
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
54.
Which missile is designed to defend large installation like oil-fields etc. against enemy
air attacks?
A.
Akash
B.
Nag
C.
Agni
D.
Prithvi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
55.
When was Zoroaster, the founder of Zoroastrianism born in Media(Iran)?
A.
2000 BC
B.
660 BC
C.
1075 BC
D.
740 BC
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
56.
When was Prophet Mohamed, the founder of Islam, born?
A.
420 AD
B.
570 AD
C.
868 AD
D.
1138 AD
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

57.
Which are the main crops of Arunachal Pradesh?
A.
Rice, maize, millet, wheat, mustard
B.
Rice, tobacco, oilseeds, jute, cotton
C.
Tea, jute, rice, cotton, silk
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
58.
Which of the following inventions were done by Thomas Alva Edison?
A.
Incandescent lamp
B.
Phonograph C (Gramophone) and microphone
C.
Carbon telephone transmitters
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
59.
Which of the following are the member countries of the commonwealth?
A.
Australia, Tonga, UK and Zimbabwe
B.
Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Jamaica and Singapore
C.
Mauritius, Maldives, Ghana, Bangladesh
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
60.
When was Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci?
A.
1431 AD
B.
1492 AD
C.
1504 AD
D.
1556 AD
Answer: Option C
61.
Which of the following agencies related to the United Nation was in existence before the
Second World War?
A.
Food and Agricultural Organisation
B.
International Labour Organisation
C.
World Health Organisation
D.
International Monetary Fund
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
62.
Which is the state with largest urban population?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Kerala
D.
Goa
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
63.
Which of the following are the important sects of Islam?
A.
Catholics and Protestants
B.
Sunnis and Shias
C.
Mahayana and Hinayan
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
64.
Where is the sports stadium, Green Park, located?
A.
Kanpur
B.
Jamshedpur
C.
Cuttack
D.
Patiala
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
65.
Which Bank has the maximum number of branches?
A.
ICICI Bank
B.
HDFC Bank
C.
State Bank of India
D.
State Bank of Patiala
Answer: Option C
66.
When was table tennis introduced in Olympics?
A.
1896 at Athens
B.
1988 at Seoul
C.
1924 at Paris
D.
1924 at Seoul
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
67.
Which is the associated sport of Bombay Gold Cup?
A.
Basketball
B.
Weightlifting
C.
Hockey
D.
Football
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
68.
Which is the place of worship for Judoists?
A.
Synagogue
B.
First temple
C.
No church or temple
D.
Monastery
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
69.
Which is the sacred text of Hinduism?
A.
The Vedas
B.
The Bhagavad Gita
C.
The epics of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana
D.
All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
70.
Which amongst the following mammals has the highest metabolic rate in terms of
oxygen consumption (mm3/g hour)?
A.
Dog
B.
Mouse
C.
Rabbit
D.
Rat
Answer: Option B
71.
When was Mandela inaugurated as first black President?
A.
1994
B.
1999
C.
2000
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
72.
Which among the sources of energy tapped in India has shown the largest growth till
the Eighth plan?
A.
Hydro
B.
Thermal
C.
Gas
D.
Nuclear
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
73.
Which body of UNO gives advisory opinion on legal matters to the bodies and special
agencies of the UNO?
A.
The Security Council
B.
International Court of Justice
C.
Trusteeship Council
D.
Secretariat
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
74.
Which is the highest literary award of the world?
A.
Nobel Prize
B.
Booker Prize
C.
Pulitzer Prize
D.
Magsaysay Award
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
1.
The first death anniversary day of Sri Rajiv Gandhi was observed as the
A.
National Integration Day
B.
Peace and Love Day
C.
Secularism Day
D.
Anti-Terrorism Day
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
May 21, the death anniversary of ex-prime minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi is also
observed as Anti Terrorism Day in India.
2.
20th August is celebrated as
A.
Earth Day
B.
Sadbhavana Divas
C.
No Tobacco Day
D.
None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi's birthday is celebrated as Sadbhawana Diwas on 20th August.
3.
When is the World Population Day observed?
A.
May 31
B.
October 4
C.
December 10
D.
July 11
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
4.
January 15 is celebrated as the
A.
Republic Day
B.
Ugadhi
C.
Teachers' Day
D.
Army Day
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
5.
The centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in South Africa was celebrated in
A.
May 1993
B.
August 1993
C.
July 1993
D.
September 1993
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
6.
National Maritime Day of India falls on
A.
April 5
B.
June 5
C.
October 5
D.
September 5
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
7.
Journalist Day was celebrated for the first time all over the country on
A.
Oct. 20, 1984
B.
Oct. 1, 1984
C.
Oct 28, 1984
D.
Oct. 8, 1984
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
8.
'Teacher's Day' is observed on which of the date?
A.
September 5
B.
January 30
C.
November 14
D.
October 2
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9.
The World Environment Day is celebrated on
A.
April 7
B.
June 5
C.
August 6
D.
June 16
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
10.
Which day is observed as World No Smoking Day ?
A.
15th July
B.
31st December
C.
1st January
D.
31st May
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
11.
The birthday of which of the leader in India is observed as Children's day?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
S.Radhakrishnan
C.
Rajiv Gandhi
D.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
12.
The United Nations declared 1993 as a year of the
A.
disabled
B.
forests
C.
girl child
D.
indigenous people
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
13.
The year 1991 was observed in India as the year of
A.
Population control
B.
Girl child
C.
Literacy
D.
Tourism
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
14.
Which day is observed as World Food Day?
A.
September 10
B.
August 16
C.
November 4
D.
October 16
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
15.
The decade 1981-1990 was observed as International Decade for
A.
Peace
B.
Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation
C.
Women
D.
Children
Answer: Option B
16.
Which year is observed as Poverty Eradication Year by SAARC?
A.
1998
B.
1997
C.
1996
D.
1995
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
17.
India Celebrates February 28 every year as 'National Science Day' because on this day
A.
first Indian Space craft was launched
B.
Nehru laid the foundation of Science labs all over India
C.
in 1928 C.V. Raman discovered what was later called the 'Raman Effect'
D.
Vikram Sarabhai was born
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
18.
The year 1985 was declared as the International Year of
A.
Blind
B.
Youth
C.
Children
D.
GandhiWomen
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
19.
Which of the following festivals is celebrated on Prophet Mohammed birthday?
A.
Id-Ul-Zuha
B.
Id-e-Milad
C.
Id-Ul-Fitr
D.
Muharram
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The festival is called in Arabic 'Eid milad-un-Nabi'. However, it is to be emphasized that
practicing this festival is not per religion; as the two festivals after end of Ramadan and
that during hajj. Celebrating prophet Muhammad birthday, although not per religion, but
it is not forbidden. It is considered as good occasion to remind Muslims with the prophet
Muhammad teachings and morals and to renew the intention of following and adopting
prophet Muhammad guides.
20.
'Rosh Hashanah' is the new year's day of which communities?
A.
Jews
B.
Muslims
C.
Hindus
D.
Shinto
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21.
1981 was the international year of the
A.
Disabled
B.
Women
C.
Children
D.
Blind
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 1981 as the International Year of Disabled
Persons (IYDP).
22.
World Human Rights Day is observed on
A.
April 8
B.
December 10
C.
December 7
D.
September 5
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23.
World Literacy Day is observed on
A.
Sep 5
B.
Aug 6
C.
Sep 8
D.
Oct 24
Answer: Option C

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the founder of modern Turkey

revolutionary leader of Soviet Union

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fourth in 400m final

second in 400m final

eighth in 50km walk

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first woman IAS officer

first woman IPS officer

first woman advocate

first woman judge

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first Air Marshal

first Indian test cricketer

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a term used in excise which is a new scheme of indirect taxes

scheme which allows a manufacturer to claim instant reimbursement of the

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Multinational Internal Society Authority

Movement for Indian System Act

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reach North Pole

reach South Pole

climb Mt. Everest

set foot on the moon