Basic General Knowledge MCQs

Question 1

The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is

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All of the above

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studying population dynamics

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collecting population data

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evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes

Question 2

The National Sports Festival for women was, for the first time, organized in

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1975

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1970

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1980

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1985

Question 3

The official working languages recognised by the UNO are

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All of the above

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Chinese and English

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French and Russian

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Spanish and Arabic

Question 4

The ozone layer restricts

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ultraviolet radiation

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visible light

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infrared radiation

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x-rays and gamma rays

Question 5

The Secretary-General is required to submit an annual report on the work of the UN to

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the General Assembly

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the Security Council

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the Trusteeship Council

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All of the above simultaneously

Question 6

The SLV-3 project provided India with the expertise to lop a larger and more sophisticated launch vehicle

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ASLV

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PSLV

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GSLV

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None of the above

Question 7

The site of the third oldest civilisation after the Sumerian and Egyption, Mohenjo-daro, was built in

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2500 BC

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2500-2000 BC

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2300 BC

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2200 BC

Question 8

The saffron colour in the national flag signifies

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courage and sacrifice

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truth and peace

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faith and chivalry

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None of the above

Question 9

The official languages of the United Nations are

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Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish

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African, Chinese, English, French, German and Spanish

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Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, English, French and German

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Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Japanese and Spanish