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, Delhi police 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 about the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976):
1. It added the words “Socialist”, “Secular”, and “Integrity” to the Preamble.
2. It curtailed the power of judicial review.
3. It made India’s Parliament supreme over the Constitution.
Which of the above is/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: 42nd
Amendment added new ideals and attempted to reduce judicial power, but
Parliament cannot override the Constitution due to the “Basic Structure
Doctrine.”
Q2. The Right to Property is now a—
a) Fundamental Right under Article 31
b) Directive Principle
c) Constitutional Right under Article 300A
d) Legal Right only under Civil Code
Answer: c) Constitutional Right under Article 300A
Explanation: The
44th Amendment Act (1978) removed it from Fundamental Rights and made it a
Constitutional Right.
Q3. The Kavirajamarga, an important literary work, was written during the rule of—
a) Chalukyas of Badami
b) Rashtrakutas
c) Pallavas
d) Hoysalas
Answer: b) Rashtrakutas
Explanation: Written
by King Amoghavarsha I; earliest available Kannada literary text.
Q4. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
a) Pattachitra – Odisha
b) Madhubani – Bihar
c) Kalamkari – Tamil Nadu
d) Warli – Maharashtra
Answer: c) Kalamkari – Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Kalamkari
is primarily from Andhra Pradesh, not Tamil Nadu.
Q5. The “Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process” is related to—
a) The political stabilization of
Afghanistan
b) Global trade facilitation
c) Counter-terrorism in West Asia
d) Climate action initiatives
Answer: a)
The political stabilization of Afghanistan
Explanation: It
promotes regional cooperation centered on Afghanistan’s peace and stability.
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Q6. The Gomateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola was built during the reign of—
a) Chandragupta Maurya
b) Krishna Deva Raya
c) Chamundaraya under the Ganga dynasty
d) Pulakesin II
Answer: c) Chamundaraya under the Ganga dynasty
Explanation: 57
feet monolithic statue of Bahubali built in the 10th century CE.
Q7. The Kuno National Park, often in news, is located in—
a) Rajasthan
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Maharashtra
Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: It
is known for the Cheetah Reintroduction Project (2022).
Q8. Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) allows banks to—
a) Borrow from RBI overnight at a rate
above the repo rate
b) Lend to other banks below the repo rate
c) Deposit excess reserves with RBI
d) Obtain foreign currency loans
Answer: a) Borrow from RBI overnight at a rate above the
repo rate
Explanation: Introduced
in 2011, it acts as a safety valve against liquidity shocks.
Q9. The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by—
a) Lord Hastings
b) Lord Wellesley
c) Lord Dalhousie
d) Lord Curzon
Answer: c) Lord Dalhousie
Explanation: Annexation
policy applied when an Indian ruler died without a male heir.
Q10. The term “NITI” in NITI Aayog stands for—
a) National Institution for
Transforming India
b) National Investment & Trade Institute
c) New India Technical Institute
d) National Institute for Territorial Innovation
Answer: a) National Institution for Transforming India
Explanation: Replaced
the Planning Commission in 2015 to promote cooperative federalism.
Q11. Which one of the following is not a tributary of the Ganga River?
a) Son
b) Betwa
c) Ghaghara
d) Gandak
Answer: b) Betwa
Explanation: Betwa
is a tributary of Yamuna, not Ganga.
Q12. The First Buddhist Council was held at—
a) Rajgir
b) Vaishali
c) Pataliputra
d) Kashmir
Answer: a) Rajgir
Explanation: Convened
under King Ajatashatru soon after Buddha’s death (483 BCE).
Q13. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in—
a) 2013
b) 2014
c) 2016
d) 2018
Answer: c) 2016
Explanation: Consolidated
laws relating to insolvency for individuals and corporates.
Q14. Which of the following correctly defines “Blue Economy”?
a) Utilization of ocean resources for
sustainable growth
b) Maritime security operations in the Indian Ocean
c) Development of inland waterways
d) Preservation of coral reefs only
Answer: a) Utilization of ocean resources for sustainable
growth
Explanation: Focuses
on economic growth, social inclusion, and ocean ecosystem preservation.
Q15. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament—
a) Examines the accounts showing the
appropriation of funds granted by Parliament
b) Controls the monetary policy of India
c) Prepares the Union Budget
d) Reviews tax proposals
Answer: a) Examines the accounts showing the
appropriation of funds granted by Parliament
Explanation: PAC
ensures that public money is spent legally and for the intended purpose.
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Q16. Hydrogen Fuel Cells produce electricity through—
a) Nuclear fission
b) Electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen
c) Combustion of hydrogen
d) Thermal oxidation
Answer: b) Electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and
oxygen
Explanation: Produces
electricity and water as by-product; used in green mobility.
Q17. The Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms (1919) introduced—
a) Dyarchy in provinces
b) Separate electorates for women
c) Provincial autonomy
d) Direct election for Governor-General
Answer: a) Dyarchy in provinces
Explanation: Subjects
were divided into ‘reserved’ and ‘transferred’ lists.
Q18. The Paris Agreement (2015) aims to limit global temperature rise to—
a) 1°C above pre-industrial levels
b) 1.5°C or well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels
c) 3°C above pre-industrial levels
d) 2.5°C above pre-industrial levels
Answer: b) 1.5°C or well below 2°C above pre-industrial
levels
Explanation: Global
framework for climate mitigation and adaptation under UNFCCC.
Q19. The Chipko Movement is often cited as an example of—
a) Grassroots environmental activism
b) Women’s empowerment through education
c) Anti-industrial revolution
d) Tribal autonomy movement
Answer: a)
Grassroots environmental activism
Explanation: Villagers
hugged trees to prevent deforestation — led by Chandi Prasad Bhatt and Gaura
Devi.
Q20. The “Ring of Fire” refers to—
a) Volcanic and earthquake zones
around the Pacific Ocean
b) Desertification zone of the Sahara
c) Belt of tropical cyclones near the Equator
d) Area of constant auroral activity
Answer: a) Volcanic and earthquake zones around the
Pacific Ocean
Explanation: Region
of frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to tectonic plate movements.
Q21. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act aims to—
a) Eliminate fiscal deficit by
controlling borrowing
b) Double GDP growth rate
c) Promote cashless transactions
d) Increase foreign investment
Answer: a) Eliminate fiscal deficit by controlling
borrowing
Explanation: Enacted
in 2003 to ensure fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability.
Q22. “Har Ghar Jal” scheme is implemented under—
a) Jal Jeevan Mission
b) Namami Gange Programme
c) National Water Policy
d) Atal Bhujal Yojana
Answer: a) Jal Jeevan Mission
Explanation: Aims
to provide functional tap water connection to every rural household by 2024.
Q23. Bhimbetka rock shelters are associated with—
a) Neolithic Age
b) Mesolithic Age
c) Harappan Civilization
d) Mauryan Period
Answer: b) Mesolithic Age
Explanation: Located
in Madhya Pradesh; famous for prehistoric rock paintings.
Q24. Article 280 of the Indian Constitution is related to—
a) Finance Commission
b) Election Commission
c) Inter-State Council
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: a) Finance Commission
Explanation: Recommends
distribution of tax revenues between Centre and States.
Q25. The “Bandung Conference” (1955) led to the formation of—
a) Non-Aligned Movement
b) NATO
c) European Union
d) SAARC
Answer: a) Non-Aligned Movement
Explanation: Asian-African
Conference at Bandung (Indonesia) laid the foundation of NAM under Nehru,
Nasser, Tito.
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