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Which of the following step/steps should be taken to improve the existing Indian judiciary system? (1. Software for segregating similar cases. 2. Efficient grievance redressal mechanism. 3. Superior court should dismiss appeals without merit.)
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50 multiple choice questions on General Awareness — General, Class 12. Open any question for its answer and explanation.
Q1.The Arya Mahila Sabha was founded by:
- A.Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
- B.Nellie Sengupta
- C.Durgabai Deshmukh
- D.Pandit Rambai
Q2.Millepora boschmai, one of the critically endangered species represents:
- A.bird
- B.mammal
- C.coral
- D.reptile
Q3.Who among the following published the first Indian Newspaper in English language in India?
- A.Gangadhar Bhattacharya
- B.Rabindranath Tagore
- C.Mritunjoy Vidalankar
- D.Ram Mohan Roy
Q4.Which statements about biofuels in India are correct? (1. Govt set target of 20% ethanol blended fuel by 2017. 2. Biofuel centers on Jatropha seeds for biodiesel and ethanol from Sugarcane.)
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
Q5.The President of the National Congress at the time of Indian Independence was:
- A.Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- B.Jawahar Lal Nehru
- C.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- D.J B Kriplani
Q6.A high fiscal deficit in a country like India leads to: (1. Rise in price level. 2. Adverse effect on balance of payment. 3. High cost economy. 4. Unproductive expenditure.)
- A.1 and 2
- B.2 and 3
- C.2, 3, 4
- D.1, 2, 3, 4
Q7.Which of the following states has the highest population of Christians in India?
- A.Goa
- B.Kerala
- C.Nagaland
- D.Tamil Nadu
Q8.Which statements about Pandit Bhimsen Joshi are correct? (1. Vocalist in Hindustani classical tradition. 2. Member of Kirana Gharana. 3. Renowned for khayal form. 4. First musician awarded Bharat Ratna.)
- A.Only 1, 2 and 3
- B.Only 1, 2 and 4
- C.Only 2, 3 and 4
- D.All of the above
Q9.Who said, 'Indian culture is neither Hindu, Islamic, nor any other, wholly. It is a fusion of all'
- A.M A Jinnah
- B.Vivekanand
- C.Gandhi
- D.Annie Besant
Q10.Match List-I (Organization) with List-II (HQ): A. UNEP, B. UNDP, C. UNHCR, D. UNIDO with 1. Vienna, 2. Geneva, 3. New York, 4. Nairobi
- A.A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- B.A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
- C.A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
- D.A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Q11.The first Asian Games were held in
- A.China
- B.India
- C.Pakistan
- D.Iran
Q12.The first native state to introduce military training on European model was:
- A.Golconda
- B.Mysore
- C.Oudh
- D.Kashmir
Q13.To which one of the following types of organisms do mushrooms belong?
- A.Algae
- B.Ferns
- C.Lichens
- D.Fungi
Q14.The First Session of the All India Trade Union Congress held in Bombay was presided over by:
- A.Lala Lajpat Rai
- B.S A Dange
- C.N M Joshi
- D.B Shiva Rao
Q15.Which one of the following was the first fort constructed by the British in India?
- A.Fort William
- B.Fort St George
- C.Fort St. David
- D.Fort St Angelo
Q16.'My Life' is the autobiography of
- A.Dr. A.P.J. Kalam
- B.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- C.Bill Clinton
- D.Hillary Clinton
Q17.Match: A. Fruit, B. Seed, C. Wood, D. Starch with 1. Ovule, 2. Leaf, 3. Stem, 4. Ovary
- A.A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
- B.A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
- C.A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
- D.A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
Q18.Who was killed instead of Kingsford by Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki?
- A.Mr. Palmerston
- B.Mrs. Roosevelt
- C.Fredrick Resnick
- D.Mrs. Kennedy
Q19.Consider: A. State Legislature has the power to reject changes in its area, name and boundaries by Union Parliament. B. Parliament of India is bound to follow suggestions of State Legislature on state boundaries. Which is correct?
- A.Only 1 is correct
- B.Only 2 is correct
- C.Both are correct
- D.Both are incorrect
Q20.Who among the following was the Prime Minister of India when Mandal Commission was constituted?
- A.Indira Gandhi
- B.Morar Ji Desai
- C.Rajiv Gandhi
- D.V.P. Singh
Q21.Potential energy is described by the expression
- A.PE = mgh
- B.PE = ngh
- C.PE = oph
- D.PE = pph
Q22.Consider: A. Myanmar and India share a border of over 1,640 km. B. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram share borders with Burma. C. India and Myanmar share only land border and NO maritime border. Which is correct?
- A.Only A is correct
- B.Only A and B are correct
- C.Only B and C are correct
- D.All are correct
Q23.Consider: A. United Kingdom consists of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. B. These 4 countries are the formal subdivisions of the United Kingdom. Which is correct?
- A.Only A is correct
- B.Only B is correct
- C.Both A and B are correct
- D.Neither A nor B is correct
Q24.If a match live commentary in Delhi commences at 10:00 a.m., at what time should the viewer at London tune in?
- A.4:00 a.m.
- B.4:30 a.m.
- C.4:45 a.m.
- D.4:50 a.m.
Q25.Consider: A. Earth's rotation on its own axis is from West to East. B. If seen from North Star Polaris, the Earth turns clockwise. Which is correct?
- A.Only A is correct
- B.Only B is correct
- C.Both A and B are correct
- D.Neither A nor B is correct
Q26.Light Year is the unit of
- A.time
- B.distance
- C.light
- D.None of these
Q27.Which Constitutional Article defines that only the Union has the power to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance?
- A.Article 359
- B.Article 360
- C.Article 355
- D.Article 361
Q28.Hugo Chavez, who died on March 5, 2013 after losing his battle with cancer, was the President of which country?
- A.Argentina
- B.Cuba
- C.Brazil
- D.Venezuela
Q29.Which of the following is/are true? (1. NDM-1 is an enzyme that makes bacteria resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. 2. Bacteria producing carbapenemases are called 'superbugs')
- A.only 1
- B.only 2
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
Q30.In what way is the Indian Parliament not sovereign or supreme with respect to the Constitution?
- A.In the Preamble, Constitution of India defines people of India as Sovereign
- B.Written Constitution of India
- C.Separation of Power and Checks and balance between the three Constitutional organs
- D.All of the above
Q31.The first person to set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969 and who died on August 25, 2012 was
- A.Nevil Armstrong
- B.Neil Armstrong
- C.Cagan Narang
- D.Michael Phelps
Q32.Commercial Fishing is best developed in
- A.Japan
- B.China
- C.India
- D.Russia
Q33.Who presented the Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly?
- A.Jawahar Lal Nehru
- B.Motilal Nehru
- C.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- D.None of the above
Q34.Vishwaroopam is a 2013 Tamil spy thriller film written, directed and co-produced by _____, who also enacts the lead role.
- A.Prakash Raj
- B.Rajni Kant
- C.Kamal Hassan
- D.Chiranjeevi
Q35.In the Constituent Assembly, which parties were members?
- A.Congress, Muslim League, Unionist Muslim
- B.Unionist Scheduled Caste, Krishak Poja, Scheduled Castes Federation, Sikh (Non-Congress)
- C.Communists, Independents
- D.All of the above
Q36.Acid Rain produces
- A.Chemical Weathering
- B.Physical Weathering
- C.Biological Weathering
- D.None of the above
Q37.Which bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2014 by the Minister of Law and Justice recommending appointment of Judges to Supreme Court and High Courts?
- A.The National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2014
- B.Indian Judge Appointment Commission Bill 2014
- C.Appointment, Securities and Exchange Bill of India 2014
- D.The Indian Judge Commission Bill 2014
Q38.Which country topped the medals tally at 2nd Summer Youth Olympics held in China?
- A.China (65 medals)
- B.USA (72 medals)
- C.Russia (67 medals)
- D.South Korea (68 medals)
Q39.Who has been selected for Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award for outstanding contribution towards communal harmony, peace and goodwill?
- A.Firoz Khan
- B.Muzaffar Ali
- C.Nehchal Sandhu
- D.Dilip Kumar
Q40.Who will head the Expenditure Management Commission recently set up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
- A.Bimal Jalan
- B.Reshamlal Jangade
- C.Sriram Vedire
- D.Mridula Sinha
Q41.World Cup Football 2014 and Olympics 2016 will be held in
- A.USA
- B.Brazil
- C.Russia
- D.South Africa
Q42.Under the Government of India Act 1935, which communities were provided separate representation in the electorate system?
- A.Sikh, Europeans
- B.Indian Christians
- C.Anglo-Indians
- D.All of these
Q43.Kapilvastu Relics (fragments of Lord Buddha's bone), for the second time in 114 yr, recently travelled from India to
- A.China
- B.Sri Lanka
- C.Myanmar
- D.Japan
Q44.Match List I (Mountain) with List II (Modes of Origin): A. Karakoram, B. Catskill (USA), C. Cotopaxi (Ecuador), D. Satpura (India) with 1. Block Fault, 2. Volcanic, 3. Residual/Erosional, 4. Folded
- A.A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
- B.A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
- C.A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
- D.A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
Q45.The British Secretary of the State governed India through which Institution?
- A.Executive Council
- B.Parliament
- C.Governor assisted by an Executive Council
- D.Governor General appointed by an Executive Council
Q46.India in 2008 successfully put Chandrayaan-1 into its initial orbit by
- A.PSLV-C12
- B.PSLV-C11
- C.PSLV-14
- D.CSLV-D3
Q47.Which of the following step/steps should be taken to improve the existing Indian judiciary system? (1. Software for segregating similar cases. 2. Efficient grievance redressal mechanism. 3. Superior court should dismiss appeals without merit.)
- A.1,2,3
- B.2 and 3
- C.3 only
- D.2 only
Q48.For which among the following kinds of offenses, COFEPOSA was enacted in 1970s?
- A.Terrorism Activities
- B.Religious Offenses
- C.Economic Offenses
- D.International Offenses
Q49.What does the Olympic Flame symbolize?
- A.A zeal to play sports
- B.Challenge
- C.Continuity
- D.Integrity
Q50.In which of the following states, the Sharavat Project is located?
- A.Andhra Pradesh
- B.Karnataka
- C.Tamil Nadu
- D.Madhya Pradesh