General Knowledge (GK) is one of the most important sections in competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, and State PSCs. Every year, thousands of questions are asked from GK, making it a deciding factor in your final selection. To help you prepare in a smart and effective way, we have created a GK MCQ Quiz Series that covers all the important topics such as History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, Environment, and Current Affairs.
This quiz series is designed in a exam-oriented format, so that students can practice step by step and build a strong foundation. Each question is followed by the correct answer and a simple explanation, which not only improves your knowledge but also helps you understand the logic behind it.
Whether you are preparing for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, UPSC Prelims, Railway NTPC, Group D, Banking Exams, or any other competitive exam, this series will boost your confidence and enhance your accuracy in the GK section.
So, get ready to test your knowledge, learn new facts, and strengthen your exam preparation with our General Knowledge MCQ Quiz Series.
Now, let’s begin the quiz.
Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Fiscal Deficit in India:
1. It represents the total borrowing requirement of the government.
2. It includes both revenue deficit and capital expenditure.
3. It does not account for external borrowing.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Fiscal deficit = total borrowing requirement of
the government = Revenue deficit + Capital expenditure. It includes external
borrowing as well.
Q2. With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which of the following is correct?
a) They
are enforceable in a court of law.
b) They were borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
c) They were added by the 42nd Amendment.
d) They include Fundamental Duties.
Answer: b) They were borrowed from the Irish
Constitution.
Explanation: DPSPs are non-justiciable, guiding principles for
governance, borrowed from Ireland.
Q3. Which of the following events directly led to the formation of the Swaraj Party in 1923?
a)
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
b) Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement
c) Failure of Round Table Conference
d) Cabinet Mission Plan rejection
Answer: b) Withdrawal of Non-Cooperation Movement
Explanation: After Gandhi suspended the movement in 1922,
leaders like Motilal Nehru and C.R. Das formed Swaraj Party in 1923.
Q4. Consider the following statements about India’s Monsoon:
1. The Arabian Sea branch brings rainfall mainly to the Western Ghats and North-West India.
2. The Bay of Bengal branch deflects towards the northeast due to the Himalayas.
3. El Niño conditions usually enhance Indian monsoon rainfall.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Arabian Sea branch affects Western Ghats and NW
India, Bay of Bengal branch deflects towards northeast. El Niño weakens
monsoon.
Q5. With reference to Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), consider the following:
1. It was formed in response to India’s 1974 nuclear test.
2. India is a member of the NSG.
3. It aims to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling nuclear trade.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation: NSG was formed in 1974 after India’s test, but
India is not a member due to China’s opposition.
Q6. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution is—
a)
Enforceable by courts
b) A source of power for the legislature
c) Part of the Constitution but not enforceable
d) Not a part of the Constitution
Answer: c) Part of the Constitution but not enforceable
Explanation: The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) held the
Preamble is part of the Constitution but not justiciable.
Q7. Which of the following is the largest contributor to India’s foreign exchange reserves?
a)
FDI inflows
b) Gold holdings
c) Service exports
d) Oil imports
Answer: c) Service exports
Explanation: IT and service exports contribute the most to
India’s forex reserves.
Q8. Consider the following pairs of organizations and headquarters:
1. OECD – Paris
2. ASEAN – Jakarta
3. OPEC – Geneva
Which
of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: OECD – Paris, ASEAN – Jakarta, but OPEC HQ is in
Vienna, not Geneva.
Q9. The Paika Rebellion (1817) is often called the “First War of Independence” by some historians. It took place in—
a)
Bengal
b) Odisha
c) Maharashtra
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Odisha
Explanation: Led by Bakshi Jagabandhu, Paikas revolted against
British policies in Odisha.
Q10. Which of the following best describes the Green Hydrogen Mission (2023) launched by India?
a)
Hydrogen produced from coal gasification
b) Hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources
c) Hydrogen blended with natural gas imports
d) Hydrogen production using nuclear fission
Answer: b) Hydrogen produced from renewable energy
sources
Explanation: Green Hydrogen is generated via electrolysis of
water using renewable power.
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Q11. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with abolition of Untouchability?
a)
Article 14
b) Article 15
c) Article 17
d) Article 19
Answer: c) Article 17
Explanation: Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids
its practice in any form.
Q12. Consider the following statements about RBI:
1. It was established in 1935 as per the RBI Act, 1934.
2. It was nationalized in 1947.
3. Its current functions include regulating currency, credit, and monetary policy.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation: RBI was nationalized in 1949, not 1947.
Q13. The Chipko Movement is often linked with which concept?
a)
Ecofeminism
b) Social Darwinism
c) Marxist theory
d) Gandhian economics
Answer: a) Ecofeminism
Explanation: Women played a central role in Chipko, linking
ecology with women’s rights → ecofeminism.
Q14. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of Quad grouping?
a)
India
b) Australia
c) Japan
d) Russia
Answer: d) Russia
Explanation: Quad = India, USA, Japan, Australia.
Q15. The term Gini Coefficient is used to measure—
a)
Inflation rate
b) Poverty line
c) Income inequality
d) Economic growth
Answer: c) Income inequality
Explanation: Gini Coefficient (0 = perfect equality, 1 = perfect
inequality).
Q16. Which Indian was the first to win the Nobel Prize in Economics?
a)
Amartya Sen
b) Abhijit Banerjee
c) Jagdish Bhagwati
d) Raghuram Rajan
Answer: a) Amartya Sen
Explanation: Amartya Sen received the Nobel Prize in Economics
in 1998 for welfare economics.
Q17. Consider the following statements about Sedimentary Rocks:
1. They may contain fossils.
2. They are formed by deposition of sediments.
3. Granite is an example of sedimentary rock.
Which
of the above are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a)
1 and 2 only
Explanation: Sedimentary rocks are formed by deposition; may
contain fossils. Granite is igneous, not sedimentary.
Q18. With reference to Indian Agriculture, which of the following crops is classified as a C3 crop?
a)
Rice
b) Maize
c) Sugarcane
d) Sorghum
Answer: a) Rice
Explanation: C3 crops (rice, wheat) use the Calvin cycle; C4
crops (maize, sugarcane) are more efficient under high light and temperature.
Q19. The first satellite launched by India in 1975 was named after—
a)
Aryabhatta
b) Bhaskaracharya
c) Chandrayaan
d) Kalpana Chawla
Answer: a) Aryabhatta
Explanation: India’s first satellite, Aryabhatta, was launched
in 1975 from USSR.
Q20. The Tiananmen Square incident (1989) took place in—
a)
Japan
b) China
c) South Korea
d) Vietnam
Answer: b) China
Explanation: Pro-democracy student protests in Beijing were
suppressed by Chinese government in 1989.
Q21. Which Indian state is the largest producer of coffee?
a)
Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka contributes over 70% of India’s coffee
production.
Q22. With reference to Indian National Movement, who among the following gave the slogan “India is for Indians”?
a)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
c) Bipin Chandra Pal
d) Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer: b) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Explanation: Swami Dayanand used this slogan for self-rule.
Q23. The “Paris Agreement (2015)” deals with—
a)
International Trade
b) Disarmament
c) Climate Change
d) Migration
Answer: c) Climate Change
Explanation: It seeks to limit global temperature rise to well
below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
Q24. The Kuka Movement (Namdhari Movement) in Punjab was initially a protest against—
a)
British military policies
b) Caste discrimination and cow slaughter
c) High taxation on farmers
d) Industrial exploitation
Answer: b) Caste discrimination and cow slaughter
Explanation: The movement opposed caste inequalities and cow
slaughter in 19th century Punjab.
Q25. Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties:
1. They were inserted in the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
2. They are enforceable in a court of law.
3. Currently, there are 12 Fundamental Duties.
Which
of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) were added in
1976. There are 11 originally, one more (education duty) added in 2002, so
total = 11, not 12.
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