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.
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Q1. With reference to the Finance Commission of India, consider the following statements:
1. It is a permanent constitutional body.
2. Its recommendations are binding on the government.
3. It is constituted by the President every five years.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: c) 3 only
Explanation: The
Finance Commission is not permanent and its
recommendations are advisory, though highly persuasive. It is
constituted every 5 years by the President.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule):
1. Disqualification under this law is decided by the President.
2. It applies to both Parliament and State Legislatures.
3. The law was added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985.
Which of the statements given above
are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Disqualification
is decided by Speaker/Chairman, not President.
Q3. Which of the following can be used to measure inflation in India?
1. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
2. Consumer Price Index (CPI)
3. Producer Price Index (PPI)
Select the correct code:
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: India
officially uses WPI and CPI, while PPI is not yet in
official use.
Q4. With reference to the Parliamentary Committees in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examines CAG reports.
2. Estimates Committee is chaired by a member from the opposition.
3. Departmental Standing Committees are joint committees of both Houses.
Select the correct answer:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation: PAC
examines CAG reports; Standing Committees have members from both Houses; but Estimates
Committee is chaired by a ruling party
member.
Q5. Consider the following pairs:
|
Program |
Objective |
|
1. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana |
Rural skill development |
|
2. PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana |
Doubling farmers’ income through crop insurance |
|
3. PM Suraksha Bima Yojana |
Accident insurance scheme |
Which
of the pairs are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation: PM
Krishi Sinchai Yojana focuses on irrigation, not crop
insurance.
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Q6. With reference to Fundamental Rights, consider:
1. Article 21 applies to both citizens and non-citizens.
2. Right to Education under Article 21A is available to all persons.
3. Article 19 is available only to citizens.
Which are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 3 only
Explanation: Article
21 → all persons; Article 21A →
only citizens aged 6–14 years.
Q7. Consider the following statements regarding Cloudburst:
1. It refers to intense rainfall over a small area in a short time.
2. It is always associated with thunderstorms and orographic lifting.
3. It can be predicted accurately using Doppler radar.
Which are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Cloudbursts
are difficult
to predict precisely even with modern radars.
Q8. With reference to National Income Accounting, which of the following is included in GDP?
a) Sale of second-hand goods
b) Transfer payments like pensions
c) Value of final goods and services produced within a country
d) Imports of consumer goods
Answer: c) Value of final goods and services produced within
a country
Explanation: GDP
includes current
output, not second-hand goods or transfer payments.
Q9. Which of the following statements about the Viceroy’s Executive Council (1861) is/are correct?
1. It was established under the Indian Councils Act of 1861.
2. It introduced the principle of representative government in India.
3. Indians were first included in the Council under Lord Lytton.
Select the correct code:
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Answer: b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Indians
were first included under Lord Canning, not
Lytton.
Q10. Which one of the following rivers forms an estuary before entering the sea?
a) Ganga
b) Krishna
c) Godavari
d) Narmada
Answer: d) Narmada
Explanation: Narmada
and Tapi form estuaries; east-flowing rivers form deltas.
Q11. The term ‘Repo Rate’ refers to—
a) Rate at which RBI lends to
commercial banks
b) Rate at which banks lend to RBI
c) Rate at which banks borrow from each other overnight
d) Rate at which RBI accepts deposits from public
Answer: a) Rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks
Explanation: Repo
= repurchase option; key monetary policy tool.
Q12. Consider the following statements regarding Fiscal Deficit:
1. It represents the total borrowing requirement of the government.
2. It includes interest payments on previous loans.
3. High fiscal deficit necessarily leads to inflation.
Which are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: High
fiscal deficit may cause inflation, not necessarily.
Q13. With reference to the Gupta Empire, consider the following statements:
1. The decimal system and concept of zero were in use during this period.
2. Kalidasa and Aryabhata lived during this era.
3. Gold coins called Dinars were issued.
Which are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All
three are correct. Gupta period is called the Golden Age of
India.
Q14. Which of the following statements about Cyclones is/are correct?
1. In the Northern Hemisphere, winds move clockwise around the cyclone’s eye.
2. Tropical cyclones form over warm ocean waters.
3. Cyclones are known as typhoons in the Pacific region.
Select the correct code:
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation: In
the Northern Hemisphere, winds rotate anticlockwise around
the low-pressure center.
Q15. The Community Development Programme (1952) was launched primarily for—
a) Rural industrialization
b) Integrated rural development through local participation
c) Agricultural marketing reforms
d) Establishing Panchayati Raj
Answer: b) Integrated rural development through local
participation
Explanation: It
laid foundation for decentralized rural development.
Q16. Consider the following statements about Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs):
1. They are inspired by the Constitution of the USA.
2. They are non-justiciable in nature.
3. The principle of equal pay for equal work is a Directive Principle.
Which are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation: DPSPs
are inspired by Irish Constitution, not the USA.
Q17. With reference to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, consider:
1. It originally contained 14 languages.
2. Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added by the 92nd Amendment Act, 2003.
3. Presently it includes 24 languages.
Which is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: There
are 22
languages in the 8th Schedule, not 24.
Q18. Consider the following statements about Renewable Energy in India:
1. India has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2047.
2. Solar energy contributes the highest share among renewable sources.
3. The International Solar Alliance was launched jointly by India and France.
Which are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation: India’s
net zero target is 2070, not 2047.
Q19. The Non-Cooperation Movement was withdrawn mainly because—
a) Jallianwala Bagh massacre
b) Simon Commission arrival
c) Chauri Chaura incident
d) Gandhi’s arrest
Answer: c) Chauri Chaura incident
Explanation: Violence
at Chauri Chaura led Gandhi to suspend the movement.
Q20. Which of the following are Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) as per IPCC?
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Methane
3. Water vapour
4. Nitrogen
Select the correct code:
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: a)
1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Nitrogen
(N₂) is not
a greenhouse gas.
Q21. Which one of the following is not a landlocked country?
a) Nepal
b) Laos
c) Cambodia
d) Afghanistan
Answer: c) Cambodia
Explanation: Cambodia
has a coastline along the Gulf of Thailand.
Q22. Consider the following statements about National Emergency (Article 352):
1. It can be proclaimed on grounds of external aggression or armed rebellion.
2. It must be approved by Parliament within one month.
3. It can be extended indefinitely with parliamentary approval every six months.
Which are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All
are correct; the 44th Amendment reduced initial approval period to one
month.
Q23. The Ramsar Convention (1971) is related to—
a) Migratory species
b) Wetlands of international importance
c) Coral reef conservation
d) Marine pollution
Answer: b) Wetlands of international importance
Explanation: Ramsar
Convention aims at conservation and wise use of wetlands.
Q24. Which of the following correctly describes Blue Economy?
a) Use of ocean resources for
sustainable development
b) Large-scale mechanized fishing
c) Maritime defense cooperation among nations
d) Extraction of oil and gas from deep seas
Answer: a) Use of ocean resources for sustainable
development
Explanation: Blue
Economy focuses on sustainability and
livelihood security from marine resources.
Q25. Consider the following statements regarding Judicial Review in India:
1. It is derived from the American Constitution.
2. It allows the judiciary to review executive and legislative actions.
3. It makes the judiciary supreme over Parliament.
Which 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: Judicial
review ensures constitutional supremacy, not judicial
supremacy.
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