Basic General Knowledge MCQs

Question 1

Of the various non-conventional energy sources that are being tapped, which has the largest potential?

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Solar power

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Water power

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Wind power

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Biomass power

Question 2

Missile 'prithivi' aims

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to hit target without the help of the Air Forces

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to test the performance of an indigenously built heat-shield

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to defend a large installations like oil-fields etc. against enemy attacks

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None of the above

Question 3

Microphone is used to convert

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sound waves into electrical energy

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sound waves into light rays

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electrical energy into sound waves

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sound waves into magnetic currents

Question 4

Mount Everest is in -

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Nepal

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China

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India

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Bhutan

Question 5

Which day is " World Teachers Day"?

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Oct 5

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Sep 5

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Nov 5

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Dec 5

Question 6

Which of the following nations is a member of G-8?

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New Zealand

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Libya

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China

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South Africa

Question 7

Arjuna Award is given for .

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Outstanding performance in sports

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Exceptional service in emergency

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Bravery on battlefield

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Exceptional service in slum dwellers

Question 8

"Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it." This was advocated by

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Lala LajPat Rai

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Sardar Patel

Question 9

Coal mines in Jharkhand are located at:

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Jharia

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Jamshedpur

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Ranchi

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Lohardanga