Mixed GK-10

1. ​Which one among the following has the largest shipyard in India ?
(a). Kolkata
(b). Kochi
(c). Mumbai
(d). Visakhapatnam        
Answer: Kochi

2. Sandeep Pandey, the winner of Raman Magsaysay Award, is mainly an activist in
(a). prevention of child marriages
(b). promotion of communal harmony
(c). environmental protection
(d). education and livelihood projects for Dalits
Answer: education and livelihood projects for Dalits

3. The natural habitat of Indian lion is
​(a) Sunderban delta in Bengal
(b) Gir forest in Gujarat
(c) Thorn forest in Rajasthan
(d) Deciduous forest in Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option B

4. Among the following commodities imported by India during the year 2000-01, which one was the highest in terms of Rupee value ?
(a). Edible oil
(b). Fertilizers
(c). Organic and inorganic chemicals
(d). Pearls, precious and semi-precious stones   
Answer: Fertilizers

5. Which one of the following provisions was NOT made in the Charter Act of 1833 ?
(a). The trading activities of the East India Company were to be abolished
(b). The designation of the supreme authority was to be changed as the Governor-General of India in Council
(c). All law-making powers to be conferred on governor-General in Council
(d). An Indian was to be appointed as a Law Member in the Governor-General’s Council
Answer: An Indian was to be appointed as a Law Member in the Governor-General’s Council

6. Consider the following statements :
1. In the last five years, Indian software exports have increased at a compound annual growth rate of about 60%.
2. The software and services industry in India registered an overall growth of about 28% in rupee terms during the year 2001-2002.
Which of these statements is / are correct ?
(a). Only 1
(b). Only 2
(c). Both 1 and 2
(d). Neither 1 nor 2         
Answer: Both 1 and 2

7. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct ?
(a). India is the second largest producer of nitrogenous fertilizers in the world
(b). India is the ninth largest steel producing country in the world             
Answer: India is the second largest producer of nitrogenous fertilizers in the world

8. Who was the first recipient of Bharat Ratna Award?
(a). Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b). Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(c). Sri. Rajagopalachari
(d). Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Answer: Sri. Rajagopalachari

9. Which among the following from India has been selected for 2014 World heritage site?
(a). Gate Way of India
(b). India Gate
(c). Great Himalayan National Park
(d). Kanha National Park
Answer: Option-C

10. Choose the new savings scheme introduced for girl child from the following:
(a). Suraksha Samridhi Yojana
(b). Sukanya Bima Yojana
(c). Sukanya Samridhi Yojana
(d). Suraksha Bima Yojana
Answer: Sukanya Bima Yojana

11. The Verma Committee on fundamental duties was set-up in the year
(a). 1998
(b). 1988
(c). 1989
(d). 1999
Answer: 1999

12. Land reforms provide
(a). Incentives and encouragement to the tillers
(b). Incentives and encouragement to land owners
(c). Finance for improving fertility of land holding
(d). Finance for starting petty shops for farmers
Answer: Incentives and encouragement to the tillers

13. When did Nehru become the President of Indian National Congress?
(a). On 26 January 1950
(b). On 6 July 1946
(c). On 15 August 1947
(d). On 26 November 1949
Answer: On 6 July 1946

14. Zamindari system was introduced by
(a). Myrdal
(b). Lord Cornwallis
(c). Lord cunning
(d). Venkata Subbaiah
Answer: Lord Cornwallis

15. Which of the following is NOT a writ?
 A:-Habeas Corpus
 B:-Ipso Facto
 C:-Mandamus
 D:-Prohibition
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

16. From which novel was the National song of Vande Mataram taken?
(a). Bavani Mandir
(b). Anand Math
(c). Kesari
(d). Sandhya
Answer: Anand Math

17. During the freedom struggle on which day the Indian National Congress celebrated the Poorna Swaraj?
(a). August 15, 1929
(b). January 26, 1929
(c). August 15, 1930
(d). January 26, 1930
Answer: January 26, 1930

18. Which one of the following articles says, "The Vice President presides over the meetings of the council of states"?
(a). 98
(b). 88
(c). 89
(d). 99
Answer: 89

19. Who among the following has made the first systematic attempt of planning in India?
(a). Jawaharlal Nehru
(b). M. Viswesvarayya
(c). P.C. Mahalnobis
(d). Mahatma Gandhiji
Answer: M. Viswesvarayya

20. The Indian Airport which bagged the prestigious 'Golden Peacock National award for the year 2015' is
(a). Trivandrum International Airport
(b). Chatrapathi Sivaji International Airport
(c). Delhi International Airport
(d). Veer Savarkar International Airport
Answer: Delhi International Airport

21. Which one among the following States is smallest in area ?
(a). Andhra Pradesh
(b). Gujarat
(c). Karnataka
(d). Tamil Nadu
Answer: (d)

22. Consider the following statements :
1. Longitude of Jabalpur’s location is between those of Indore and Bhopal.
2. Latitude of Aurangabad’s location is between those of Vadodara and Pune.
3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai.
Which of these statements is / are correct ?
(a). 1 and 3
(b). Only 2
(c). 2 and 3
(d). 1, 2 and 3    
Answer: (d)

23. Name the anti submarine warfare ship launched in 19th  May 2015 at Kolkatta
(a). INS- Rajali
(b). INS-Kavaratti
(c). INS-Vikrant
(d). INS-Garuda
Answer: INS-Kavaratti

24. The ‘ World Congress of Information Technology ‘in 2018 will be held in the  Indian city of
(a). Delhi
(b). Chennai
(c). Hyderabad
(d). Cochin
Answer: Hyderabad

25. From which of the following countries will India, buy fighter jets ‘Rafale’ ?
(a) Russia
(b) U.S.A.
(c) France
(d) England
Answer: Option C
26. In India, National voters Day is observed on
a. 28th January
b. 25th January
c. 19th January
d. 17th January
​Ans: b

27. The fundamental right to education is incorporated in ….
 A:-Art. 14
 B:-Art. 16
 C:-Art. 21A
 D:-Art. 31A
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
28. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam died in 2015 at
 A:-Shillong
 B:-Lahore
 C:-Kohima
 D:-Punjab
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

29. The shape of the Deccan Plateau
 A:-Triangular
 B:-Rectangular
 C:-Square
 D:-Hexagonal
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

30.  Money Bill can be introduced in ………..in the Parliament
 A:-Lok Sabha
 B:-Rajya Sabha
 C:-Both house simultaneously
 D:-Either of the Houses
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

31. Special Constitutional Status of Jammu & Kashmir is Provided in…
 A:-Art. 324
 B:-Art. 356
 C:-Art. 368
 D:-Art. 370
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

32. Who among the following administers oath of office to the President of India …
 A:-Vice President
 B:-Speaker
 C:-Chief Justice of India
 D:-Chairman of Rajya Sabha
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

33. In India Postal Index Number came into being in
 A:-1971
 B:-1974
 C:-1972
 D:-1975
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

34. The longest river in South India
 A:-Godavari
 B:-Thapthi
 C:-Krishna
 D:-Periyar
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

35. The Partition of Bengal was cancelled in
 A:-1907
 B:-1911
 C:-1905
 D:-1920
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

36. Appiko movement is related to
 A:-Environment
 B:-Foreign Trade
 C:-Medical Tourism
 D:-Foreign Investment
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

37. The latitude passing through the centre of India
 A:-Equator
 B:-Tropic of Cancer
 C:-Tropic of Capricorn
 D:-None of these
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

38. Sri Lanka is separated from India by
 A:-Palk Strait
 B:-Indian Ocean
 C:-Arabian Sea
 D:-Bay of Bengal
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

39. Which article of the Indian Constitution provide free and compulsory education for children upto 14 years?
 A:-44
 B:-51
 C:-32
 D:-45
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

40. Brand Ambassador of Prime Minister's Jan Dhan Yojana
 A:-Amitab Bachan
 B:-Sharookh Khan
 C:-Shilpa Shetti
 D:-Kareena Kapoor
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

41. Present Vice Chairman of Niti Ayog
 A:-Narendra Modi
 B:-Arun Jaitley
 C:-Aravind Panagariya
 D:-K. Chandrasekhar
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

42. Which one of the following Tax was given a constitutional status m through 88th Amendment Act 2003?
(A) Income Tax
(B) Service Tax
(C) Professional Tax
(D) Corporation Tax
Ans: B

43. Match the following and select the correct answer :
(a) Shah Nawaz committee 1. To identify the socially educationally backward class
(b) Kaka kalekar commission 2. To enquire into all excesses during emergency
(c) Shah commission 3. To investigate the demolition of Bahri masjid
(d) Liberhan commission 4. To enquire the death of S.C. Bose
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 4 2 1 3
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 3 2 1 4
Ans: B

​44. Who has the authority to decide a case of defection?
(A)  The speaker or chairperson of the concerned house
(B) The party leader of the concerned house
(C) The election commission of India
(D) The party whip
Ans: A

45. What is the percentage of FDI allowed in Pharma industry in India?
(A) 100%
(B) 51%
(C) 60%
(D) 48%
Ans: A

46. Rangarajan committee relates to
(A) Banking reforms
(B) Share market reforms
(C) Disinvestment of public sector units
(D) Industrial Licence
Ans: C

47. Which one is called a fourth sector?
(A) Agriculture sector
(B) Information sector
(C) Industrial sector
(D) Service sector
​Ans: B

48. Some formerly higher income and high growth states now weaken growth in the 11th Plan, most prominent of which are
(A) Karnataka and Kerala
(B) Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh
(C) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
(D) Karnataka and Tamilnadu
Ans: D

49. According to 2011 Census the sex ratio is highest in
 A:-Punjab
 B:-Tamil Nadu
 C:-Kerala
 D:-Manipur
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

​​50. The constitution of India adopted the idea of single citizenship from
 A:-Australian Constitution
 B:-British Constitution
 C:-Canadian Constitution
 D:-US Constitution
 Correct Answer:- Option-B
51. The words ''socialist'' and ''secular'' were added to the Indian Constitution in
 A:-1967
 B:-1970
 C:-1972
 D:-1976
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

52. Which part of the Indian Constitution consists of Articles on Emergency provisions?
 A:-Part XVI
 B:-Part XVII
 C:-Part XVIII
 D:-Part XIX
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

53. The Mother and child tracking system was launched by the Government of India on
 A:-1 December 2009
 B:-7 December 2009
 C:-10 December 2009
 D:-21 December 2009
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

54. The purpose of Rashtriya Mahila Kosh 1993 is
 A:-To help young women become self-reliant
 B:-To provide nutritional supplementation and education
 C:-To provide life skills and vocational training
 D:-To provide lower income women with access to loans to being small business
 Correct Answer:- Option-D
55. The Climatic region of the Indian sub continents belongs to
(A) Equatorial climate change region
(B) Hot desert region
(C) Monsoon region
(D) Mediterranean region
Ans: C

56. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
(A) Teak- Jammu and Kashmir
(B) Deodar - Madhya Pradesh
(C) Sal - Kerala
(D) Sundari- West Bengal
Ans: D

57. The major zonal soil type of peninsular India belongs to
(A) Red soils
(B) Yellow soils
(C) Black soils
(D) Older alluvium soils
Ans: A

58. ----- revolted in the Deccan against Shahjahan.
(A) Prince Pervez
(B) Shahryar
(C) Asaf Khan
(D) Khan Jahan Lodi
Ans: D

59. What was the occasion for the Portuguese making over Bombay to the British?
(A) Growth of peaceful relations between the English and the Portuguese as a result of Portugals independence from the Spain
(B) The marriage of Charles II with the Portuguese princess Catherine of Braganza
(C) The defeat of Spanish Armada by the British in 1588
(D) The treaty of Madrid concluded in 1630
Ans: B

60. In which year, the work of the railway line from Madras to Arcot was commenced?
(A) 1853 A.D
(B) 1854 AD
(C) 1856 AD
(D) 1857 AD
Ans: C

61. The President's rule in a state can be imposed initially for _________after the parliamentary approval.
(A) Three months
(B) Two years
(C) Six months
(D) Nine months
​Ans: C

62.  Which of the following year is closely associated with 'Rajyasamacharam'?
 A:-1772
 B:-1813
 C:-1847
 D:-1817
Ans: C

63. Which among the following was the first state to introduce a law on RTI?
 A:-Tamilnadu
 B:-Uttarpradesh
 C:-Bengal
 D:-Kerala
Ans: A

64. Gopalaswami Committee was set up for
 A:-The promotion of Tribal Languages
 B:-The promotion of Sanskrit Language
 C:-The promotion of Tamil
 D:-The promotion of Tribal art forms
Ans: B

65. Who among the following is the recipient of the first 'Distinguised Indologist' award?
 A:-Sushama Swaraj
 B:-Fernando Tola
 C:-Oscar Punjal
 D:-Heinrich Von Freiherr Stietencron
Ans: D
66. When was the National Youth Policy (NYP) introduced?
(A) 2011
(B) 2012
(C) 2013
(D) 2014
Ans: D

67. The constitution of India was amended for the first time in
 A:-June 1951
 B:-May 1951
 C:-May 1952
 D:-June 1951
 Correct Answer:- Option-A

68. From which country Indian Constitution borrowed 'Suspension of Fundamental Rights' during the Emergency?
 A:-Britain
 B:-Germany
 C:-Russia
 D:-America
 Correct Answer:- Option-B

69. The Right to property is removed from the Fundamental Rights through _______ amendment.
 A:-42nd amendment
 B:-43rd amendment
 C:-44th amendment
 D:-41st amendment
 Correct Answer:- Option-C

70. The 53rd amendment inserted a new article conferring full statehood on
 A:-Tripura
 B:-Chattisgarh
 C:-Manipur
 D:-Mizoram
 Correct Answer:- Option-D

71. Which schedule deals with the Anti Defection Act?
 A:-Fourth
 B:-Sixth
 C:-Tenth
 D:-Seventh
 Correct Answer:- Option-C
​72. Which among the following Indian states has the longest coast line?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Gujarat
(C) Kerala
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Ans: B

73. The Bezbaruah committee deals with the concerns of the people of
(A) North-East living in other countries
(B) North-East living in their respective states
(C) North-East living in other parts of India
(D) North-East living in South India
Ans: C
74:-The Chief Minister who inaugurated the Hindon Elevated Road, the longest elevated road of India was
 A:-Pinarayi Vijayan
 B:-Mamtha Banerji
 C:-Yogi Adityanath
 D:-Aravind Kejrival
 Ans: C

75:-Write the abbreviated form of SAI.
 A:-Sports Affairs of India
 B:-Sports Authority of India
 C:-Sports Advisory of India
 D:-Sports Affinity of India
 Ans: B

76:-How many agreements are signed between India and Uganda ?
 A:-7
 B:-6
 C:-5
 D:-4
 Ans: D

77:-Which Indian personality has won the 2018 International Contributions Award given by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), USA ?
 A:-K Anvar Sadath
 B:-Kapil Bansal
 C:-Harish Bhatt
 D:-P S Mohan
 Ans: A

78:-Which of the following is the official mascot for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games ?
 A:-Keito
 B:-Someit
 C:-Zabivaka
 D:-Miraitowa
 Ans: B

79:-Which movie has been chosen for the best film award "Palme d'Or" at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival ?
 A:-Anone
 B:-Warotenka
 C:-Half Blue
 D:-Shoplifters
 Ans: D

80:-Who among the following was the first non-congress Chief Minister of India ?
 A:-Shanker Dayal Sharma
 B:-E M S Namboothiripad
 C:-N G Ranga
 D:-Indulal Yagnik
 Ans: B
81. In which country, the four-day International conference on climate change was held at?
1. Myanmar
2. Nepal
3. Bhutan
4. Srilanka
5. Indonesia
Ans: 2.

82. Name the country which was re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) under category B?
1. Nepal
2. Myanmar
3. Bhutan
4. Srilanka
5. India
Ans: 5.

83. Who is the author of the English novel “TWO” ?
1. Gulmeez
2. Jemson
3. Fencer
4. Gulzar
5. Ankita
Ans: 4.

84. Who win gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championship in Anaheim, USA?
1. W. Nandini Devi
2. Vicky Bhatia
3. A K Pandiyan
4. Deepak Lather
5. Saikhom Mirabai Chanu
Ans: 5.

85. Name the cricketer who became the first player to score six double centuries as captain?
1. MS Dhoni
2. Steve Smith
3. Virat Kohli
4. Mitchell Starc
5. Joe Root
Ans: 3

86. Among the following who is not the recipient of Nobel prize in Chemistry in 2017 ? 
(A) Jacques Dubochet (B) Joachim Frank  (C) Richard Henderson (D) Barry C. Barish
 Ans: D

87. In 2018, the Oscar Award for best actor was given to Gary Oldman for his performance in 
(A) The Shape of Water (B) The Post  (C) Darkest Hour (D) Dunkirk
 Ans: C

88. In 2019, FIFA under-20 World Cup will be held in 
(A) England (B) Poland  (C) South Africa (D) Germany
 Ans: B

89. The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is being appointed by
 (A) The President (B) The Vice President  (C) Prime Minister (D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
 Ans: D

90. Who was the First Woman President of the Indian National Congress ?
(A) Sarojini Naidu (B) Bikaji Kama  (C) Kamla Nehru (D) Annie Besant
 Ans: D

91. In which state of India Subansiri Hydropower Project is located ?
(A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Assam  (C) Karnataka (D) Rajasthan
 Ans: B

92. In which of the following sessions of INC, was national Anthem sung for the first time ?
(A) 1911 (B) 1930  (C) 1947 (D) 1956
 Ans: A

93. Which is the longest National Highway in India ?
(A) NH 56 (B) NH 46  (C) NH 44 (D) NH 45
 Ans: C

94. Which is the oldest oil field of India ?
(A) Digboi (B) Ankleshwar  (C) Bombay High (D) Masimpur
 Ans: A

95. The Urdu poet who was the representative of second and third Round Table Conferences ?
(A) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan (B) Muhammed Iqbal  (C) Mirza Galib (D) Sardar Jafri
 Ans: B

96. Who authored the book Sidhanubhoothi ?
(A) V.T. Bhattathirippad (B) Chattampi Swamikal  (C) Ayyankali (D) Brahmananda Sivayogi
 Ans: D

97. Which one of the following passes connects Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet ?
(A) Zoji La Pass (B) Debsa Pass  (C) Bomdi La Pass (D) Shipki La Pass
Ans: C

98. Constitution of India was adopted by constituent assembly on 
(A) 1948 January 26 (B) 1949 November 26  (C) 1950 January 26 (D) 1950 November 26
 Ans: B

99. Which of the following temple is not in Karnataka ?
(A) Brahmeswar (B) Kollur Mookambika  (C) Sravanabelgola (D) Chamundeswary
 Ans: A

100. Which Indian state has declared Jackfruit as official fruit of state ?
(A) Karnataka (B) Kerala  (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Orissa
 Ans: B

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