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This section includes 200950 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 18151. |
Lahore was Ranjeet Singh's political capital which city was called his religious capital ? |
| A. | Anandpur Shahib |
| B. | Amritsar |
| C. | Gujranwala |
| D. | Peshawar |
| Answer» C. Gujranwala | |
| 18152. |
The term socialist was added in the Preamble by the...amendment |
| A. | 42nd |
| B. | 44th |
| C. | 49th |
| D. | 40th |
| Answer» B. 44th | |
| 18153. |
Which is the smallest parliament constituency in India? |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Lakshadweep |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Anandaman u0026 Nicoba |
| Answer» C. Sikkim | |
| 18154. |
Ibn Batuta, the famous traveller came from? |
| A. | Morocco |
| B. | China |
| C. | Portugal |
| D. | Tibet |
| Answer» B. China | |
| 18155. |
The Indus Valley Civilization was famous for |
| A. | Development of Art and Architecture |
| B. | Well-planned cities |
| C. | Efficient civil organization |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18156. |
‘Bull’ in Buddhism is associated with which event of Buddha's life ? |
| A. | Birth |
| B. | Enlightenment |
| C. | Great departure |
| D. | Mahaparinirvan |
| Answer» B. Enlightenment | |
| 18157. |
Bull in Buddhism is associated with which event of Buddh's life ? |
| A. | Great departure |
| B. | Birth |
| C. | Enlightenment |
| D. | Mahaparinirvan |
| Answer» C. Enlightenment | |
| 18158. |
Which country other than India has lotus as its National Flower? |
| A. | Algeria |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Egypt |
| D. | Myanmar |
| Answer» D. Myanmar | |
| 18159. |
Who was the Guru of Shivaji ? |
| A. | Ramdas |
| B. | Namdev |
| C. | Eknath |
| D. | Tukaram |
| Answer» B. Namdev | |
| 18160. |
India’s National Song was derived from a famous book entitled |
| A. | Bharat Bharti |
| B. | Anand Math |
| C. | Agni Vina |
| D. | Geet Govindam |
| Answer» C. Agni Vina | |
| 18161. |
When was Burma separated from India |
| A. | 1932 |
| B. | 1937 |
| C. | 1942 |
| D. | 1947 |
| Answer» C. 1942 | |
| 18162. |
When did Vasco-da-Gama come to India |
| A. | 1542 |
| B. | 1456 |
| C. | 1498 |
| D. | 1492 |
| Answer» D. 1492 | |
| 18163. |
Where was first Madarsa set up by the British in India ? |
| A. | Bombay (Mumbai) |
| B. | Madras (Chennai) |
| C. | Calcutta (Kolkata) |
| D. | Aligarh |
| Answer» D. Aligarh | |
| 18164. |
By which name was Chanakya known in his childhood ? |
| A. | Chanakya |
| B. | Ajaya |
| C. | Vishnugupta |
| D. | Deogupta |
| Answer» D. Deogupta | |
| 18165. |
Consider the following statements—Assertion (A) : Muhammad Tughlaq's scheme of token currency was a failure.Reason (R) : Muhammad Tughlaq had no proper control our the issuance of coins.Select the correct answer using the codes given below—Codes : |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of A() |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is notcorrect explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is notcorrect explanation of A | |
| 18166. |
Adi Shankaracharya established four mathas. These mathas are situated at? |
| A. | Sringeri, Dwarka, Joshimath, Prayag |
| B. | Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri, Varanasi |
| C. | Dwarka, Joshimath, Prayag, Kanchi |
| D. | Joshimath, Dwarka, Puri, Sringeri |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18167. |
The Third Sangam was held at? |
| A. | Arrikkamedu |
| B. | Tuticorin |
| C. | Madurai |
| D. | Ernakulam |
| Answer» D. Ernakulam | |
| 18168. |
A proclamation of emergency issued under Article 352 must be approved by the Parliament within |
| A. | 1 month |
| B. | 3 months |
| C. | 6 weeks |
| D. | 2 months |
| Answer» B. 3 months | |
| 18169. |
Under which Article of the Constitution is the President's rule promulgated on any state in India? |
| A. | 352 |
| B. | 358 |
| C. | 364 |
| D. | 356 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18170. |
Proclamation of emergency under Article 352, when Lok Sabha stands dissolved, has to be approved by |
| A. | New Lok Sabha within 6 months of its Constitution |
| B. | Lok Sabha in next session after six months |
| C. | Kajya Sabha only |
| D. | Rajya Sabha and then will continue till the reconstitution of new Lok Sabha which must approve it within 30 days of its first sitting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18171. |
Which one of the following was favoured by Nehru but not favoured by Gandhiji ? |
| A. | Non-violence |
| B. | Truth |
| C. | Heavy industrialization |
| D. | Untouchability |
| Answer» D. Untouchability | |
| 18172. |
Which one of the following propounded that destiny determines everything, man is powerless ? |
| A. | Jainas |
| B. | Buddhists |
| C. | Mimansakas |
| D. | Ajivakas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18173. |
Who among the following was the founder of the ‘Satya Shodhak Samaj’ ? |
| A. | Jyotiba Phule |
| B. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Narayan Guru |
| D. | Ramaswamy Naicker |
| Answer» B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar | |
| 18174. |
Consider according to Buddhism—Assertion (A) : There is no rebirth.Reason (R) : There is no soul.Now select your answer from the following codes :Codes : |
| A. | Both A and R are true, but R is not thecorrect explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true and R is thecorrect explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18175. |
Which Article of Indian Constitution prescribes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union? |
| A. | 341 |
| B. | 344 |
| C. | 343 |
| D. | 342 |
| Answer» D. 342 | |
| 18176. |
The Delhi general who successfully advanced up to Madurai was? |
| A. | Muhammad Ghori |
| B. | Malik Kafur |
| C. | Khizr Khan |
| D. | Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq |
| Answer» C. Khizr Khan | |
| 18177. |
Provisions of having a UPSC and Public Service Commission for States are enshrined in |
| A. | Provisions of having a UPSC and Public Service Commission for States are enshrined in |
| B. | Part XIV, Chapter II, Articles 315-323 |
| C. | Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-318 |
| D. | Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323 |
| Answer» D. Part XIV, Chapter I, Articles 308-323 | |
| 18178. |
Ashoka called the third Buddist council at? |
| A. | Pataliputra |
| B. | Kalibangan |
| C. | Magadha |
| D. | Sarnath |
| Answer» B. Kalibangan | |
| 18179. |
Match the following 1.Article 24 A. Abolition of Untouchability 2.Article 23 B. Abolition of Titles 3.Article 17 C. Prohibition of Child Labour4. Article 18 D. Prohibition of Traffic in human beings |
| A. | A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 |
| B. | A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 |
| C. | A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4 |
| D. | A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18180. |
Which of the following literary works belongs to classical Sanskrit literature ? |
| A. | Dhammapada |
| B. | Meghadutam |
| C. | Vedas |
| D. | Dighanikaya |
| Answer» C. Vedas | |
| 18181. |
Which was the only Indus city without a citadel ? |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Kalibangan |
| C. | Mohanjodaro |
| D. | Chanhudaro |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18182. |
The temples of Khajuraho were built by? |
| A. | Pallavas |
| B. | Chalukayas |
| C. | Chandelas |
| D. | Qutubuddin |
| Answer» D. Qutubuddin | |
| 18183. |
In which one of the following does the subject of Co-operative societies fall? |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | Residuary Powers of Union Government |
| C. | State List |
| D. | Concurrent List |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18184. |
Which part of the Constitution incorporates special provisions with regard to the state of Jammu and Kashmir? |
| A. | Part XXI |
| B. | Part VI |
| C. | Part XI |
| D. | Part IX |
| Answer» B. Part VI | |
| 18185. |
The words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ in the State Emblem of India, have been adopted from which one of the following ? |
| A. | Mudgala Upanishad |
| B. | Brahma Upanishad |
| C. | Maitreyi Upanishad |
| D. | Mundaka Upanishad |
| Answer» B. Brahma Upanishad | |
| 18186. |
Which one of the following kingdoms was founded by Raja Wodeyar ? |
| A. | Jenji |
| B. | Tanjore |
| C. | Madura |
| D. | Mysore |
| Answer» D. Mysore | |
| 18187. |
Aryabhatta and Varahamihira belong to which age ? |
| A. | Cholas |
| B. | Guptas |
| C. | Mauryas |
| D. | Mughals |
| Answer» C. Mauryas | |
| 18188. |
Consider the following statements about Amir Khusro—1. He was a disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya.2. He was the founder of both Hindustani Classical Music and Qawwali.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2() |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 18189. |
The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between? |
| A. | Baji Rao II and the British |
| B. | Madhav Rao and the British |
| C. | Holkar and the British |
| D. | Mahadji Scindia and the British |
| Answer» B. Madhav Rao and the British | |
| 18190. |
Any dispute regarding the violation of Fundamental Rights can be presented |
| A. | either in the Supreme Court or in the High Court |
| B. | in the High Court only |
| C. | first in the Supreme Court and then in the High Court |
| D. | in the Supreme Court only |
| Answer» B. in the High Court only | |
| 18191. |
To which dynasty did Ashoka belong ? |
| A. | Maurya |
| B. | Vardhana |
| C. | Kushan |
| D. | Gupta |
| Answer» B. Vardhana | |
| 18192. |
Panini, the first Grammarian of Sanskrit language in India, lived during the? |
| A. | 6th-5th century B.C. |
| B. | 2nd century B.C. |
| C. | 5th-6th century A.D. |
| D. | 2nd century A.D. |
| Answer» B. 2nd century B.C. | |
| 18193. |
Untouchability is abolished and its practice is punishable according to |
| A. | Article 15 |
| B. | Article 17 |
| C. | Article 16 |
| D. | Article 14 |
| Answer» C. Article 16 | |
| 18194. |
Who of the following kings was an ardent follower of Jainism ? |
| A. | Mahapadma Nanda |
| B. | Kharavela |
| C. | Bimbsara |
| D. | Pulakesin II |
| Answer» C. Bimbsara | |
| 18195. |
Who is the founder of Mahabalipuram? |
| A. | Narsimha Chola |
| B. | Narsimha Varman |
| C. | Mahendra Varman |
| D. | Rajaraja Chola |
| Answer» C. Mahendra Varman | |
| 18196. |
The ancient kingdom ofAvantihad its capital at |
| A. | Ayodhya |
| B. | Ujjain |
| C. | Kausambi |
| D. | Vaishali |
| Answer» C. Kausambi | |
| 18197. |
Mention the most important social issue taken up by Ghandhiji for reforms |
| A. | Orthodoxy in Hinduism |
| B. | Women's status |
| C. | Cast |
| D. | Religion |
| Answer» D. Religion | |
| 18198. |
In which Governor-General’s reign railway lines in India were established? |
| A. | Lord Dalhousie |
| B. | Lord Kenning |
| C. | Lord Cornwallis |
| D. | Lord William Bentick |
| Answer» B. Lord Kenning | |
| 18199. |
Mahatma Gandhi was born in |
| A. | Ahmedabad |
| B. | Sabarmati |
| C. | Porbander |
| D. | Wardha |
| Answer» D. Wardha | |
| 18200. |
Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following |
| A. | Nataraja |
| B. | Mahavir |
| C. | Buddha |
| D. | Bahubali |
| Answer» E. | |