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General Knowledge MCQ Quiz – Part 36

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Q1

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A. Treaty of Tordesillas — Spain and Portugal

B. Treaty of Bassein - French and British

C. Treaty of Mangalore - British and Marathas

D. Treaty of Purandar - Akbar and Shivaji

Answer: A) Treaty of Tordesillas — Spain and Portugal

Explanation: The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal along a meridian.

Q2

The term "Wet Leasing" in aviation refers to:

A. Leasing of aircraft with crew, maintenance, and insurance

B. Leasing of aircraft without engines

C. Leasing of aircraft for cargo only

D. Leasing of aircraft without crew

Answer: A) Leasing of aircraft with crew, maintenance, and insurance

Explanation: Wet lease = ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance). The lessor provides the aircraft with crew and services.

Q3

The Aihole Inscription is associated with which ruler?

A. Pulakesin II

B. Harsha

C. Kanishka

D. Mahendravarman I

Answer: A) Pulakesin II

Explanation: The Aihole Inscription (c.634 CE) praises Pulakesin II of the Chalukya dynasty; composed by poet Ravikirti.

Q4

Polar Front Theory explains the formation of:

A. Cyclones in temperate regions

B. Jet streams in equatorial region

C. El Niño formation

D. Monsoon reversal in Asia

Answer: A) Cyclones in temperate regions

Explanation: Polar Front Theory explains mid-latitude (temperate) cyclones due to the interaction of warm and cold air masses.

Q5

The term "Brown Revolution" is associated with:

A. Leather production

B. Coffee production

C. Oilseeds production

D. Meat and cocoa industry

Answer: D) Meat and cocoa industry

Explanation: Brown Revolution commonly refers to growth/modernization in the meat, leather and cocoa sectors.

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Q6

Which river flows through a rift valley?

A. Narmada

B. Godavari

C. Krishna

D. Yamuna

Answer: A) Narmada

Explanation: Narmada flows through a rift valley between the Vindhyas and Satpuras — a west-flowing river.

Q7

What does a 'Net Zero' commitment mean?

A. Carbon emissions balanced by carbon removal

B. Stopping all industrial production

C. Carbon tax on all exports

D. Zero use of fossil fuels

Answer: A) Carbon emissions balanced by carbon removal

Explanation: Net Zero means balancing GHG emissions with removals (e.g., carbon capture, afforestation) so net atmospheric addition is zero.

Q8

The concept of Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country?

A. USA

B. UK

C. Canada

D. Australia

Answer: A) USA

Explanation: Judicial review concept is inspired by the U.S. Constitution (Marbury v. Madison tradition).

Q9

Project Tiger was launched in which year?

A. 1973

B. 1980

C. 1970

D. 1985

Answer: A) 1973

Explanation: Project Tiger began in 1973 with initial tiger reserves to revive tiger population.

Q10

Amendment of the Constitution in India is dealt with under which Article?

A. Article 368

B. Article 370

C. Article 356

D. Article 324

Answer: A) Article 368

Explanation: Article 368 defines the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure to do so.

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Q11

The world’s largest coral reef system (Great Barrier Reef) is located in:

A. Australia

B. Indonesia

C. Philippines

D. Papua New Guinea

Answer: A) Australia

Explanation: The Great Barrier Reef lies off the coast of Queensland in Australia.

Q12

Which Mughal ruler banned cow slaughter (sensitive to Hindu sentiments)?

A. Akbar

B. Aurangzeb

C. Jahangir

D. Shah Jahan

Answer: A) Akbar

Explanation: Akbar adopted policies sensitive to Hindu sentiments, including discouraging cow slaughter.

Q13

Fiscal Deficit means:

A. Total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings

B. Total revenue minus expenditure

C. Total government debt at a point

D. Budget deficit minus current account deficit

Answer: A) Total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings

Explanation: Fiscal deficit = government's total expenditure - (revenue receipts + non-debt capital receipts).

Q14

Headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is in:

A. London

B. Geneva

C. New York

D. Vienna

Answer: A) London

Explanation: IMO is a UN agency headquartered in London regulating international shipping.

Q15

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:

A. Lord Dalhousie

B. Lord Canning

C. Lord Cornwallis

D. Lord Wellesley

Answer: A) Lord Dalhousie

Explanation: Lord Dalhousie used the Doctrine of Lapse to annex princely states lacking male heirs.

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Q16

Which planet rotates in retrograde (east to west)?

A. Venus

B. Earth

C. Jupiter

D. Mars

Answer: A) Venus

Explanation: Venus (and Uranus) rotate in retrograde; most planets rotate prograde.

Q17

Which Indian state had the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?

A. Kerala

B. Mizoram

C. Tripura

D. Goa

Answer: A) Kerala

Explanation: Kerala topped the literacy list in Census 2011 with around 94%.

Q18

Champaran Satyagraha was related to:

A. Indigo farmers

B. Cotton mill workers

C. Salt satyagraha

D. Land revenue

Answer: A) Indigo farmers

Explanation: Gandhi led the 1917 Champaran agitation for indigo cultivators against oppressive plantation systems.

Q19

Who wrote 'Hind Swaraj' (coined the term)?

A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

C. Dadabhai Naoroji

D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Answer: A) Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation: Gandhi authored Hind Swaraj (1909), outlining his ideas on civilization and swaraj.

Q20

Which is NOT a seismological wave type?

A. Longitudinal

B. Primary (P)

C. Secondary (S)

D. Surface

Answer: A) Longitudinal

Explanation: P, S and surface are seismic wave types. "Longitudinal" is a general wave descriptor, not used as a seismology classification here.

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Q21

Green Hydrogen is produced by:

A. Electrolysis of water using renewable energy

B. Coal gasification

C. Steam reforming of methane

D. Thermal decomposition

Answer: A) Electrolysis of water using renewable energy

Explanation: Green hydrogen uses renewable electricity to split water via electrolysis, producing zero-carbon H₂ if electricity is renewable.

Q22

Battle of Plassey was fought in:

A. 1757

B. 1764

C. 1857

D. 1707

Answer: A) 1757

Explanation: Plassey (1757) was Robert Clive's victory over Siraj-ud-Daulah, starting British control in Bengal.

Q23

World Sustainable Development Summit is organized by:

A. TERI

B. UNEP

C. World Bank

D. NITI Aayog

Answer: A) TERI

Explanation: TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) organizes the annual WSDS for climate and sustainability discussions.

Q24

Curie Point refers to:

A. Temperature at which a ferromagnetic material loses magnetism

B. Boiling point of metals

C. Melting point of ceramics

D. Electrical conductivity threshold

Answer: A) Temperature at which a ferromagnetic material loses magnetism

Explanation: Curie temperature is when ferromagnetic materials become paramagnetic (lose spontaneous magnetization).

Q25

The Chipko Movement relates to:

A. Forest conservation

B. Pollution control

C. Water harvesting

D. Anti-mining

Answer: A) Forest conservation

Explanation: Chipko (1973) was a non-violent forest protection movement in Uttarakhand where people hugged trees to stop felling.

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