Basic General Knowledge MCQs

Question 1

The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) was established on

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April 4, 1949

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September 1, 1966

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December 12, 1990

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January 20, 1950

Question 2

The number of principal organs of the United Nation is

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6

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3

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4

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5

Question 3

The Reliance Cup was earlier known by the name of

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Prudential Cup

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Benson and Hedges Cup

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McDowell's Challenge Cup

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Rothmans Cup

Question 4

The Rh factor refers to

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a protein substance found in the blood of some people

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a hormone carried by the blood

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the ratio of red corpuscles to white corpuscles in the blood

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a process that speeds up the clothing of blood

Question 5

The Reliance Cup is associated with

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cricket

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sea plane race (England)

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world badminton (women)

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badminton

Question 6

The National Emblem was adopted by Government of India on

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January 26, 1950

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August 15, 1947

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August 2, 1950

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July 12, 1947

Question 7

The scientist who first discovered that the earth revolves round the sun was

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Copernicus

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Newton

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Dalton

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Einstein

Question 8

The number of sovereign countries who are members of the United Nations, is

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193

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180

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182

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183

Question 9

The sacred place for Buddhists is

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All of the above

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Lumbini (Nepal) where Buddha was born

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Bodh Gaya (Bihar) where Buddha received enlightenment

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Kusinagara (UP) where Buddha attained Nirvana