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General Knowledge MCQ Part - 5
Q1. The
“Surat Split” in the Indian National Congress took place in which year?
A) 1905
B) 1907
C) 1911
D) 1916
Answer: B) 1907
Explanation:
The Surat Split occurred in 1907 between the moderates and extremists
within the Indian National Congress during the annual session at Surat.
Q2. The
enzyme pepsin is secreted by which part of the human body?
A) Liver
B) Stomach
C) Pancreas
D) Small intestine
Answer: B)
Stomach
Explanation:
Pepsin is secreted by the gastric glands in the stomach and plays a role
in breaking down proteins into peptides.
Q3. The
famous 'Battle of Plassey' was fought in which year?
A) 1756
B) 1757
C) 1764
D) 1775
Answer: B)
1757
Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British East India Company
and Siraj-ud-Daulah, marking the beginning of British control in India.
Q4. Which
planet has the shortest day in the Solar System?
A) Earth
B) Jupiter
C) Mars
D) Saturn
Answer: B)
Jupiter
Explanation:
Jupiter rotates on its axis in about 9 hours 56 minutes, making its day
the shortest among all planets.
Q5. Who was
the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India?
A) Sujata Manohar
B) M. Fathima Beevi
C) Ruma Pal
D) Leila Seth
Answer: B)
M. Fathima Beevi
Explanation:
M. Fathima Beevi was appointed as the first female judge of the Supreme
Court of India in 1989.
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Q6. The
term 'Fourth Estate' refers to:
A) Judiciary
B) Press/Media
C) Executive
D) Legislature
Answer: B)
Press/Media
Explanation:
'Fourth Estate' is a term used for the press or media, indicating its
influence on public affairs alongside the three formal branches of government.
Q7. Which
Mughal ruler was called 'Rangeela'?
A) Bahadur Shah I
B) Muhammad Shah
C) Farrukhsiyar
D) Shah Alam II
Answer: B) Muhammad Shah
Explanation:
Muhammad Shah, who reigned from 1719 to 1748, was nicknamed 'Rangeela'
due to his love for pleasure and neglect of administration.
Q8. The SI
unit of magnetic flux is:
A) Tesla
B) Weber
C) Henry
D) Gauss
Answer: B) Weber
Explanation:
The Weber (Wb) is the SI unit for magnetic flux, representing the
product of the average magnetic field times the perpendicular area it
penetrates.
Q9. The
term 'Golden Revolution' in India refers to the development of:
A) Horticulture
B) Oilseeds
C) Sericulture
D) Pulses
Answer: A)
Horticulture
Explanation:
The Golden Revolution refers to the period of rapid development in
horticulture in India, especially in fruits and vegetables.
Q10. Which
amendment to the Indian Constitution is known as the “Mini Constitution”?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 86th Amendment
Answer: A)
42nd Amendment
Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment of 1976 made extensive changes to the Constitution,
hence called the “Mini Constitution”.
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Q11. In
computing, the term ‘URL’ stands for:
A) Uniform Resource Locator
B) Uniform Retrieval Link
C) Universal Resource Link
D) Uniform Retrieval Locator
Answer: A)
Uniform Resource Locator
Explanation:
A URL specifies the address of a resource on the Internet.
Q12. Which
Indian scientist is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?
A) Homi J. Bhabha
B) Vikram Sarabhai
C) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
D) K. Sivan
Answer: C) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation:
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam earned the title for his role in developing
India's missile technology.
Q13. The Koyna Dam is built on which
river?
A) Krishna
B) Godavari
C) Koyna
D) Bhima
Answer: C)
Koyna
Explanation:
The Koyna Dam in Maharashtra is constructed on the Koyna River, a
tributary of the Krishna.
Q14. The
currency of Myanmar is:
A) Baht
B) Kyat
C) Kip
D) Ringgit
Answer: B)
Kyat
Explanation:
The official currency of Myanmar is the Kyat.
Q15. Who
was the Viceroy of India during the Quit India Movement?
A) Lord Wavell
B) Lord Linlithgow
C) Lord Irwin
D) Lord Mountbatten
Answer: B)
Lord Linlithgow
Explanation:
Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
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Q16.
'Operation Flood' was related to:
A) Dairy development
B) Agriculture reforms
C) Industrial growth
D) Irrigation
Answer: A) Dairy development
Explanation:
Operation Flood, launched in 1970, was the world's largest dairy
development program, making India the largest producer of milk.
Q17. Which
is the largest gland in the human body?
A) Thyroid
B) Liver
C) Pancreas
D) Pituitary
Answer: B)
Liver
Explanation:
The liver is the largest gland, responsible for detoxification and
producing bile.
Q18. The “Young Bengal Movement” was
led by:
A) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
B) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
D) Keshab Chandra Sen
Answer: B) Henry Louis Vivian Derozio
Explanation: Derozio led this
movement in the early 19th century, promoting rationalism and modern education.
Q19. The
Golconda Fort is located in which Indian state?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B)
Telangana
Explanation:
Golconda Fort is a historic fort located near Hyderabad in Telangana.
Q20. The
'Chipko Movement' was primarily aimed at:
A) Saving rivers
B) Protecting forests
C) Banning plastics
D) Preventing soil erosion
Answer: B)
Protecting forests
Explanation:
The Chipko Movement began in the 1970s in Uttarakhand to prevent
deforestation.
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Q21. The
Indus Valley site of Lothal is famous for:
A) Great Bath
B) Dockyard
C) Granaries
D) Citadel
Answer: B)
Dockyard
Explanation:
Lothal in Gujarat is known for its well-planned dockyard, suggesting
maritime trade.
Q22. The
Asian Games 2022 were hosted by which country?
A) China
B) Japan
C) Indonesia
D) South Korea
Answer: A)
China
Explanation:
The 2022 Asian Games were held in Hangzhou, China, though delayed to
2023 due to COVID-19.
Q23. Which
metal is liquid at room temperature?
A) Gallium
B) Mercury
C) Bromine
D) Cesium
Answer: B)
Mercury
Explanation:
Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at standard room temperature.
Q24. The
Vernacular Press Act was passed during the tenure of which Viceroy?
A) Lord Lytton
B) Lord Ripon
C) Lord Curzon
D) Lord Hardinge
Answer: A)
Lord Lytton
Explanation:
The Vernacular Press Act (1878) curtailed the freedom of the
Indian-language press.
Q25. The
‘G-20’ was founded in which year?
A) 1995
B) 1997
C) 1999
D) 2001
Answer: C)
1999
Explanation:
The G-20 was established in 1999 as a forum for finance ministers and
central bank governors of major economies.
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