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.
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Q1. With reference to the Basic Structure Doctrine, consider the following statements:
1. It was first propounded in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
2. It allows Parliament to amend any part of the Constitution including basic features.
3. Judicial review is considered part of the basic structure.
Which
of the statements 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: Parliament can amend but not alter the basic structure.
Judicial review is part of it.
Q2. With reference to Indian federalism, consider:
1. India is a federation because it derives its authority from an agreement among states.
2. India is sometimes called a "Union of States" rather than a federation.
Which
is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b) 2 only
Explanation: Indian federation is not formed by agreement
among states but by Constitution. Hence “Union of States.”
Q3. Consider the following pairs:
1. Operation Flood – Dairy sector
2. Operation Green – Tomato, Onion, Potato crops
3. Operation Twist – Vaccination campaign
Which
pairs 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: Operation Twist is related to RBI’s monetary
policy (bond buying & selling), not vaccination.
Q4. Which of the following are included in Fundamental Duties (Article 51A)?
1. Safeguard public property
2. Develop scientific temper
3. Pay taxes regularly
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: Paying taxes is not a Fundamental Duty.
Q5. Consider the following statements about RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC):
1. It consists of 6 members.
2. Governor of RBI is the chairperson.
3. Decisions are taken by consensus, not majority.
Which
statements 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: MPC = 6 members, chaired by RBI Governor,
decisions by majority vote.
Q6. With reference to Indian geography, which of the following rivers flow into the Bay of Bengal?
1. Mahanadi
2. Krishna
3. Narmada
4. Godavari
Select
the correct code:
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: a) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: Narmada flows into the Arabian Sea; others flow
into Bay of Bengal.
Q7. Consider the following pairs:
1. Meenakshi Temple – Madurai
2. Konark Sun Temple – Odisha
3. Dilwara Temples – Gujarat
Which
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: Dilwara Temples are in Mount Abu, Rajasthan,
not Gujarat.
Q8. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) deals with cases related to—
a)
Only Forest and Wildlife Protection Acts
b) Environmental protection and conservation
c) Civil disputes of water rights
d) Land reforms
Answer: b) Environmental protection and conservation
Explanation: NGT handles disputes related to environmental
laws, not land or civil disputes.
Q9. Which of the following correctly describes Giffen Goods?
a)
Demand rises as price rises.
b) Demand falls as income rises.
c) Demand remains constant irrespective of price.
d) Demand rises due to government subsidies.
Answer: a) Demand rises as price rises.
Explanation: Giffen goods defy law of demand (example:
inferior staple goods in poor economies).
Q10. With reference to the Quit India Movement (1942), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It was launched after failure of Cripps Mission.
2. Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan “Do or Die”.
3. The movement was fully non-violent without violent incidents.
Select
the correct answer:
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: The movement witnessed violence in some places,
so statement 3 is wrong.
Q11. Consider the following statements about RBI’s functions:
1. It acts as banker to the government.
2. It regulates and supervises scheduled commercial banks.
3. It directly fixes the rate of income tax.
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: Income tax is decided by government, not RBI.
Q12. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Parliamentary Government?
a) Collective
responsibility
b) Separation of powers in absolute form
c) Leadership of Prime Minister
d) Dissolution of Lower House
Answer: b) Separation of powers in absolute form
Explanation: Parliamentary system has fusion of powers, not
absolute separation.
Q13. With reference to Great Indian Bustard, consider:
1. It is a critically endangered species.
2. It is the state bird of Rajasthan.
3. It is protected under Schedule I of Wildlife Protection Act.
Which
are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All statements correct. It’s among the heaviest
flying birds.
Q14. Which of the following are considered sources of revenue for Panchayats?
1. Taxes on houses and markets
2. Grants from State Government
3. Share of GST directly allocated to Panchayats
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: Panchayats do not get direct share of GST.
Q15. Consider the following about El Nino:
1. It is associated with unusual warming of Pacific Ocean waters.
2. It generally brings drought in India.
3. La Niña is opposite of El Niño.
Which
are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d)
1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All correct. El Niño affects Indian monsoon, La
Niña is cooling phase.
Q16. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India are—
a)
Justiciable in courts
b) Politically enforceable only
c) Non-justiciable but fundamental to governance
d) Merely moral instructions
Answer: c) Non-justiciable but fundamental to governance
Explanation: Courts cannot enforce them, but they guide state
policy.
Q17. With reference to Indian Space Missions, which of the following is/are correct?
1. Mangalyaan (MOM) was India’s first interplanetary mission.
2. Chandrayaan-3 successfully demonstrated soft landing on the Moon.
3. Gaganyaan is India’s first mission to Venus.
Select
the correct answer:
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: Gaganyaan is human spaceflight mission, not Venus
mission.
Q18. The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought between the British and—
1. Mir Qasim
2. Shuja-ud-Daula
3. Shah Alam II
Select
the correct answer:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula and
Shah Alam II fought British.
Q19. Which of the following is a Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in India?
a)
Khangchendzonga
b) Nanda Devi
c) Great Rann of Kutch
d) Hemis
Answer: d) Hemis
Explanation: Hemis in Ladakh is a cold desert biosphere
reserve.
Q20. Consider the following statements:
1. RBI issues all currency notes in India.
2. One Rupee note is issued by Ministry of Finance.
3. Coins in India are issued by RBI.
Which
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: Coins are issued by Ministry of Finance, not RBI.
Q21. The first session of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1885 was presided by—
a)
Womesh Chandra Banerjee
b) Dadabhai Naoroji
c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
d) Surendranath Banerjee
Answer: a) Womesh Chandra Banerjee
Explanation: He presided over the first INC session at Bombay.
Q22. Which of the following countries is NOT part of QUAD grouping?
a)
India
b) USA
c) Japan
d) Russia
Answer: d) Russia
Explanation: QUAD = India, USA, Japan, Australia.
Q23. Consider the following statements regarding WTO:
1. WTO replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
2. India is a founding member of WTO.
3. WTO agreements are legally binding.
Which
are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: WTO was established in 1995, replacing GATT;
India is founding member.
Q24. Which one of the following states does not share border with Myanmar?
a)
Manipur
b) Mizoram
c) Nagaland
d) Meghalaya
Answer: d) Meghalaya
Explanation: Meghalaya borders Bangladesh, not Myanmar.
Q25. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was established under—
a)
Montreal Protocol
b) UNFCCC
c) Paris Agreement
d) Kyoto Protocol
Answer: b) UNFCCC
Explanation: GCF was set up in 2010 under UNFCCC to finance
climate projects in developing countries.
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