In the landscape of Indian competitive examinations, General Knowledge (GK) plays a pivotal role. Often presented in the form of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), GK tests a candidate's awareness of their surroundings, their understanding of factual information, and their ability to recall and apply this knowledge. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to mastering GK MCQs for Indian competitive examinations.
MCQs provide multiple possible answers, out of which the candidate must select the correct one. The format of MCQs is simple, but answering them correctly requires a good understanding of the subject matter and careful reading of the question and the provided options. Misinterpretation of the question or hasty reading can often lead to incorrect answers, even when the candidate possesses the required knowledge.
1. Which is the largest district of Sikkim by area wise?
The two new districts of Sikkim are Soreng and Pakyong. While Soreng was a part of West Sikkim district, Pakyong was a part of East Sikkim district.
2. When was the Padma awards started?
Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, is announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day except for brief interruption(s) during the years 1978 and 1979 and 1993 to 1997
3. Shillong is also known as the _________ of the east
Shillong is the 330th most populous city in India with a population of 143,229 according to the 2011 census. It is said that the rolling hills around the town reminded the British of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to it as the "Scotland of the East"
4. Who among the following played Shehnai at the celebration of Indian Independence day 1947?
5. Which national highway connects delhi and Kolkata via Mathura and Varanasi ?
6. When did the Kargil War take place?
7. Raman is performing yoga with his head down and legs up. His face is towards the west. In which direction, will his left hand be ?
North Explanation: So he is facing west his left hand will be in North direction.
8. What is the minimum age required to be a judge of the Supreme Court
9. Which of these is used to capture solar energy and convert it into thermal energy?
10. Keoladeo National Park is famous for
Keoladeo National Park is known as a "bird paradise", since more than 370 bird species have been recorded in the park.
11. What is the unit of noise pollution:
Noise pollution is a serious threat to the quality of man's environment. Noise, by definition, is over-loud or disturbing sound. Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). It is a unit for expressing the relative intensity of sound on a scale from 0 to 130.
12. Which one of the following states has the largest kilometres of National Highways in India?
13. Spot the odd item in the following
14. Which among the following is NoT a function of RBI?
Serve as debt manager to other banks
To work as monetary authority and implement its Monetary Policy
Serve as banker to central and state governments
To serve as issuer of bank notes
Serve as debt manager to other banks Explanation: Serve as debt manager to other banks is not a function of RBI Bank.
15. In which article GST is included?
GST was included in Article 279 A of the amended constitution which was issued on 10th September 2016 and came into effect on 12th September 2016.
16. Who is the first Indian Prime Minister born in independent India?
17. Which new portal has been launched by uGC for redressal of grievances of students, employees?
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prepared a single window system with the aim of quickly resolving every problem of the students. This is the portal, which is named 'e-Samadhan'. All the old portals and helplines (except the anti-ragging helpline) have been merged to form 'e-Samadhan'.
18. on which date, Flag day of India is celebrated?
In the national flag of India the top band is of Saffron colour, indicating the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band indicates peace and truth with Dharma Chakra. The last band is green in colour shows the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land.
19. Which one is the largest Hindu temple in India
Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
20. Which day is celebrated as Telangana Language day?
To commemorate the birthday of Poet Kaloji, our Telangana State has declared September 9th as 'Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam'. The Primary School celebrated the Telugu Language Day on 9th September.
21. Which Indian ruler defeated the Greek invader Alexander the Great?
22. Which is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?
The troposphere is the lowest part of the atmosphere - the part we live in. It contains most of our weather - clouds, rain, snow.
23. Who is the writer of the first original novel in Gujarati "Karan Ghelo"
Narmadashankar Lalshankar Dave
Mahipatram Rupram Nilkanth
Nandshankar Tuljashankar Mehta
24. How many nations had participated in the 2018 asian Games?
A total of 45 nations had participated in the 2018 Asian Games which were held at Indonesia.
25. What is the full form of CEo?
Corporate Executive Officer
Chief Entrepreneurial Officer
26. What is the name of the initiative launched by the Sports Ministry to train Physical education teachers and Community Coaches?
Bharat Coach Development Programme
Khelo India Community Coach Development Programme
Khelo India Sports Development Programme
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju has recently launched a 25-day Khelo India Community Coach Development Programme.
The programme seeks to train about 15,000 Physical Education Teachers and Community Coaches across India. Sports Ministry will collaborate with the Human Resources Ministry to implement this programme in all school in India.
27. In which year was the arms act passed disallowing Indians from processing arms?
28. Who is the author of abhigyan Shakuntalam?
Abhijnana Shakuntalam is the second composition of Kalidas which became the reason for his world fame. Apart from English and German, this play has been translated into many languages of the world. It tells the story of King Dushyanta who falls in love with an sage daughter Shakuntala (daughter of Vishwamitra and Menaka) in the forest.
29. Which is the most abundant mineral in Madhya Pradesh
30. Who set up the world's first floating aTM ?
State Bank of India Explanation: India's banking behemoth -- the State Bank of India -- has set up the world's first-ever floating ATM on a boat in Kerala. The boat with the ATM on board will berth at jetties in Kerala's huge backwaters through which thousands of people travel daily.
31. The large tribe of bhils was spread across
Western and central India
Eastern and central India
32. Who among the following is the author of ‘Harshacharita’ ?
33. What is the term used to describe the process of acquiring knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching?
34. Corey anderson who has hit the fastest odI century in 36 balls is from
Anderson hits the fastest ODI century in 36 balls. Scoring a six at the 36th delivery, New Zealand's Corey Anderson hit the fastest ODI century on Wednesday against the West Indies. The New Zealander broke Shahid Afridi's 37 ball record that was made against Sri Lanka in Nairobi on Oct-10, 1996.
35. ln which district are the Kanwar tribes residing mainly in Madhya Pradesh?
They are widespread throughout Chhattisgarh excluding Bastar division, Gondiya and Gadchiroli districts of Maharashtra, and Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh.
36. Which is the nodal agency of ayushman Bharat digital Mission (aBdM)?
The National Health Authority (NHA) under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has launched a public dashboard. It has information on the mission’s progress at state level.
The dashboard will display detailed information on core registries under the mission – Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers, Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) and Health Facility Registry (HFR).
37. Which of the following book is the sequel of an epic ‘Silappadikarma’?
The story of Manimekalai is a sequel of an epic ‘Silappatikaram’ that tells the story of the conversion to Buddhism of the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi. Seethalai Saathanaar was the author of the book ‘Manimekalai’.
38. world smallest country is
With only 0.44 km², the Vatican in the heart of Rome is by far the smallest country in the world. In second place is the city-state of Monaco on the French Mediterranean coast with 2.0 km².
39. In which year India conducted its first nuclear test under the name of Smiling buddha?
40. Leh–Manali Highway is the ________________ highest-altitude motor highway
The average elevation of Leh-Manali highway is more than 4,000 m (13,000 feet) and its highest elevation is 5,328 m (17,480 ft) at the Taglang La mountain pass.
41. Which is the headquarters of the International atomic energy agency (Iaea)?
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization, which seeks to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for nuclear weapons. It is headquartered at Vienna.
The IAEA’s 35-nation Board of Governors has called for an emergency meeting about Ukraine. Board members Canada and Poland called the meeting at the request of Ukraine, which is not on the Board.
42. Which of the following lake is not located in Jammu and Kashmir?
The distance of Naukuchiatal lake is 26 km from Nainital (Uttarakhand) and 4 km from Bhimtal. Its height above sea level is 1220 meters. There are total nine corners in this deep and clear lake.
43. Addition of excessive amounts of heat to a lake is referred to as:
44. In scorpion, poison is present in the
A scorpion sting is caused by the stinger in a scorpion's tail. When a scorpion stings, its stinger can release venom. The venom contains a complex mix of toxins that affect the nervous system (neurotoxins)
45. The border of which state is connected with China?
China and India are the two neighbouring countries in Asia. India shares 3488 km of border with China that runs along the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh. Also, the Tibet Autonomous region of China touched border with India. We also know that there are some disputes between both the states related to the boundaries.
46. on which river is the bihar Falls built?
47. Which city in Jharkhand is also known as Tatanagar?
It lies at the junction of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers. Steel foundry at the Tata truck works, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. The city is sometimes called Tatanagar, named for industrialist Jamsetji Nasarwanji Tata, whose company opened a steel plant there in 1911.
48. The First session of Constitutional assembly was held in-
49. The Nandas were the successors of
50. The 'Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary' is situated in the Indian State of
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam, India. This wildlife sanctuary is spread over a distance of 175 sq km. It is situated at the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1998.
