Basic General Knowledge MCQs

Question 1

Satellite launching station is located at

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Sriharikotta (Andhra Pradesh)

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Salem (Tamilnadu)

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Solapur (Maharashtra)

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Warangal (Andhra Pradesh)

Question 2

The 'Black flag' signifies

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protest

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truce

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peace

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revolution/danger

Question 3

Republican party is

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All of the above

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One of the important parties in USA

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the political parties which has no definite principles

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the political party which changes with the change in the times and circumstances in the country

Question 4

Study of life in outer space is known as

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exobiology

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endbiology

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neobiology

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enterbiology

Question 5

School of Aviation Medicine (Air Force) is located at

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Bangalore

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Jalahalli

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Hyderabad

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Allahabad

Question 6

Recession is

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All of the above

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slowing down of economic activity over a limited period

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period that results from accumulation of unsold goods, owing to fall in demand

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period during which unemployment may rise and demand and output may fall, leading to slump in trade

Question 7

Sir Thomas Fearnley Cup is awarded to

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a club or a local sport association for remarkable achievements

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amateur athlete, not necessarily an Olympian

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National Olympic Committee for outstanding work

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None of the above

Question 8

Pythagoras was first to ____ the universal validity of geometrical theorem.

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prove

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give

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both

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None of the above

Question 9

Soil acidity is generally corrected by

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liming

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proper irrigation

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application of fertilizers

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adding sodium hydroxide