Basic General Knowledge MCQs

Question 1

What was the purpose of EFTA (European Free Trade Association)?

Accepted Answer

both (a) and (b)

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To remove all tariffs on trade of industrial goods between the member countries

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To aid the creation of a single west European market to help boost world trade

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None of the above

Question 2

What is the normal red blood count per cubic mm?

Accepted Answer

4 million red blood cells

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2 million red blood cells

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3 million red blood cells

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5 million red blood cells

Question 3

What is the population density of Andhra Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

275/sq km

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13/sq km

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340/sq km

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154/sq km

Question 4

When there is a decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the blood, the breathing rate

Accepted Answer

increases

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decreases

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first increases and then decreases

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is not affected

Question 5

What is the duration of football match?

Accepted Answer

Two 45 minute period with a reset at half time

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Two 15 minute period with a reset at half time

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Two 25 minute period with a reset at half time

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Two 35 minute period with a reset at half time

Question 6

When did Ashoka became emperor of India?

Accepted Answer

264 BC

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336 BC

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375 BC

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279 BC

Question 7

What was the purpose of establishing the European Economic Community (EEC)?

Accepted Answer

both (a) and (b)

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To promote a common market and economic prosperity among member countries

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To create a single market for free import and export among member countries

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None of the above

Question 8

Where did 2010 Commonwealth Games took place?

Accepted Answer

New Delhi, India

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Beijing, China.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Victoria, Canada

Question 9

What is the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh?

Accepted Answer

65.18 per cent

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47.53 per cent

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82.32 per cent

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60.91 per cent