63850 + Mcqs in General Awareness McqOptions

1.	Which correct tense of the verb should be in blank 3?
A.	has found
B.	found
C.	will find
D.	will be finding
Answer» C. will find

Discussion

2.	This district in Andhra Pradesh receives maximum rainfall from the North-East Monsoon
A.	East Godavari District
B.	Krihna District
C.	Prakasam District
D.	Nellore District
Answer» B. Krihna District

Discussion

3.	The first non-Congress government at the Center was led by
A.	Joy Prakash Narayan
B.	Moraiji Desai
C.	Chaudhury Charan Singh
D.	Atal Behari Vajpayee
Answer» C. Chaudhury Charan Singh

Discussion

4.	Read the following statements carefully:1.The government of India unveiled new guidelines for Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) on 24 January 2019.2.The new norms are expected to help identify and promote traditional skills in a district. It will also help in the training of trainers to develop skills through National Skills Training Institutes.3.JSS comes under the Ministry of Rural Development.Which of the above statements is/are correct?.
A.	Only 3
B.	Only 1 and 2
C.	Only 1 and 3
D.	Only 2 and 3
E.	All are correct
Answer» C. Only 1 and 3

Discussion

5.	The FTP stands for ______.
A.	File Typing Protocol
B.	File Transfer Protocol
C.	File translate Protocol
D.	File Transit Protocol
Answer» C. File translate Protocol

Discussion

6.	The total of the ages of Amit and Suvarna on 1 January 2015 is 61 years. Amit is three years younger than Suvarna. What was the age of Suvarna on 1 January 2010?
A.	27 years
B.	32 years
C.	29 years
D.	24 years
Answer» B. 32 years

Discussion

7.	The following question consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly.S1: Hiuen-Tsang became a Buddhist monk at the age of twelve and soon discovered that the Buddhist texts available in China were insufficient.S6: But he was on a quest and returned after a while to his motherland with a rich collection of texts, documents and relics.P: Wherever he went, he was asked by the local rulers and monks to stay in the place.Q: He entered India through Kashmir, where he spent some time in Srinagar.R: He, therefore, decided to go on a pilgrimage to India to collect further material.S: From India, he attempted to go to Ceylon, but gave up the attempt.The correct sequence should be
A.	P Q S R
B.	R S P Q
C.	Q S R P
D.	R Q S P
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	The mirror image of the above figure is
A.	C
B.	D
C.	B
D.	A
Answer» B. D

Discussion

9.	Which meridian or longitude is also termed as the Standard Meridian of India?
A.	27°30’E
B.	27°30’W
C.	82°30’W
D.	82°30’E
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	Recently, who was conferred the ICCR distinguished alumni award in Dhaka?
A.	Indrani Sen
B.	Aditi Mohsin
C.	Jayati Chakraborty
D.	Rezwana Choudhury Bannya
E.	Suchitra Mitra
Answer» E. Suchitra Mitra

Discussion

11.	Which article for the Constitution of India provides that each Indian state will have a governor?
A.	Article 152
B.	Article 154
C.	Article 153
D.	Article 151
Answer» D. Article 151

Discussion

12.	The compound interest on a sum of Rs. 18400 at 10% p.a for a certain period of time is Rs. 3864. What is the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the double-time?
A.	Rs. 9200
B.	Rs. 7340
C.	Rs. 7360
D.	Rs. 7280
Answer» D. Rs. 7280

Discussion

13.	Read the following statements carefully:1.India's first underwater train project in Kolkata is almost complete.2.The metro will soon be operational.3.India's first underwater train will soon get started in Kolkata under the Damodar river. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 1 and 2
C.	Only 1 and 3
D.	Only 2 and 3
E.	All are correct
Answer» C. Only 1 and 3

Discussion

14.	The pigment that helps in photosynthesis
A.	Chlorophyll
B.	Leucoplasts
C.	Chloroplasts
D.	Chromatoplasts
Answer» B. Leucoplasts

Discussion

15.	The approach used to increase the lifespan of aircraft is
A.	Total overhauling
B.	Jugaad
C.	Upgrading internal technology
D.	Changing all defective parts
Answer» C. Upgrading internal technology

Discussion

16.	The Gauss seidel load flow method has following disadvantages. Tick the incorrect statement.
A.	Unreliable convergence
B.	Slow convergence
C.	Choice of slack bus affects convergence
D.	A good initial guess for voltages is essential for convergence
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	The main constituent of dynamite is-
A.	Sodium nitrate
B.	Nitroglycerine
C.	Sulphur
D.	Potassium chloride
Answer» C. Sulphur

Discussion

18.	Statement: Government schemes are essential for the growth and development of the country.Assumption I: Make in India campaign by the government has become a great success.Assumption II: There are no such creative programs previously launched by the government.
A.	Only Assumption I is implicit
B.	Only Assumption II is implicit
C.	Both Assumptions I and II are implicit
D.	Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	The Subsidiary Alliance System, through which the British were responsible for protecting their Indian allies from external and internal threats to their power, was devised by:
A.	Lord Dalhousie
B.	Lord Curzon
C.	Lord Bentinck
D.	Lord Wellesley
Answer» E.

Discussion

20.	The material used for cylinder head is
A.	Brass
B.	Cast iron
C.	Chromium
D.	Steel
Answer» C. Chromium

Discussion

21.	What is the colour of tallest house?
A.	Red
B.	Blue
C.	Green
D.	Yellow
Answer» C. Green

Discussion

22.	Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Although she couldn't speak Spanish, she managed to make _____ understood in Spain.
A.	oneself
B.	itself
C.	herself
D.	himself
Answer» D. himself

Discussion

23.	Saraswathi and Gauri are sisters. How is Gauri’s brother related to Saraswathi’s father’s father?
A.	Grand daughter
B.	Uncle
C.	Grandson
D.	Son
Answer» D. Son

Discussion

24.	The cell after reaching a certain size
A.	Divides into two
B.	Bursts
C.	Stops functioning
D.	Degenerates
Answer» B. Bursts

Discussion

25.	The energy gap in the energy band structure of a material is 9 eV at room temperature. The material is
A.	Semiconductor
B.	Conductor
C.	Metal
D.	Insulator
Answer» E.

Discussion

26.	The following question consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four alternatives. Select the best alternative that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.Liquor : Drink
A.	Bread : Butter
B.	Tea : Beverage
C.	Sniff : Inhale
D.	Water : Sip
Answer» C. Sniff : Inhale

Discussion

27.	The system with the open loop transfer function \(G\left( s \right)H\left( s \right) = \frac{1}{{s\left( {{s^2} + s + 1} \right)}}\) has a gain margin of
A.	– 6dB
B.	zero
C.	3.5 dB
D.	6 dB
Answer» C. 3.5 dB

Discussion

28.	Which day marks the birth anniversary of freedom fighter and socialist leader Dr Ram Manohar Lohia?
A.	26 February
B.	23 March
C.	17 April
D.	18 May
E.	14 June
Answer» C. 17 April

Discussion

29.	Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.CELH : GANF :: BUPO : ?
A.	HUML
B.	XYNQ
C.	FQRM
D.	DYXH
Answer» D. DYXH

Discussion

30.	Which of the following has launched a new tool that allows developers to mimic visual impairments like color blindness to help them fix accessibility issues on their sites?
A.	Google
B.	Firefox
C.	Adobe Reader
D.	Opera
E.	Internet Explorer
Answer» B. Firefox

Discussion

31.	Which of the following is/are the aspects of educational evaluation in the teaching-learning process?I. ContentII. Learning objectivesIII. Learning activitiesIV. Evaluation procedures
A.	I, II and III
B.	II, III and IV
C.	I, II, III and IV
D.	I, III and IV
Answer» D. I, III and IV

Discussion

32.	The Ministry of Culture has decided to celebrate Sankalp Parva from 28 June-12 July 2020 to plant trees. It has recommended the people to plant which of the following trees?
A.	Bargad
B.	Awla
C.	Pepal
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.

Discussion

33.	To measure very high pressure a pressure gauge used is -
A.	Differential liquid pressuremeter
B.	Bourden pressure gage
C.	Simple manometer
D.	Piezometer
Answer» C. Simple manometer

Discussion

34.	Which of the following has developed ultrafast laser surface texturing technology that can improve the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines?
A.	NCR Biotech Science Cluster
B.	Amity Centre for Educational Research & Training
C.	International Advanced Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials
D.	Nano Biotechnology Centre
E.	None of the above
Answer» D. Nano Biotechnology Centre

Discussion

35.	The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of how many US Dollars (in billions) to support the construction of modern, high-speed Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
E.	5
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

36.	The number of select lines S needed to select one out of n input lines is:
A.	s = log n
B.	s = 2n
C.	s = loge n
D.	s = log2 n
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	When the sending end voltage and current are numerically equal to the receiving end voltage and current respectively, then the line is called
A.	A tuned line
B.	A transposed line
C.	A long line
D.	A short line
Answer» B. A transposed line

Discussion

38.	Which of the following approaches are correct regarding total quality?1. Opportunity to improve.2. Adoption requires little change.3. React to competitive threatsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below.
A.	1 and 2 only
B.	1 and 3 only
C.	2 and 3 only
D.	1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only

Discussion

39.	Read the following passages and answer the question, Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.A majority of the TB infected in India are poor and lack sufficient nutrition, suitable housing and have little understanding of prevention. TB then devastates families, makes the poor poorer, particularly affects women and children, and leads to ostracisation and loss of employment. The truth is that even if TB does not kill them, hunger and poverty will. Another truth is that deep-seated stigma, lack of counselling, expensive treatment and lack of adequate support from providers and family, coupled with torturous side-effects demotivate patients to continue treatment - with disastrous health consequences.Which one of the following is the most logical, rational and crucial message conveyed by the above passage?
A.	TB is not a curable disease in Indian circumstances.
B.	Curing TB requires more than diagnosis and medical treatment.
C.	Government's surveillance mechanism is deficient; and poor people have no access of treatment.
D.	India will be free from diseases like TB only when its poverty alleviation programmes are effectively and successfully implemented.
Answer» C. Government's surveillance mechanism is deficient; and poor people have no access of treatment.

Discussion

40.	Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) have found the first geological evidence of an earthquake at Himebasti Village on the border of which of the following states?
A.	Assam
B.	Arunachal Pradesh
C.	Nagaland
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3

Discussion

41.	The figure shows the cross-sectional diagram of an orifice flow meter with an orifice radius R. Point ‘a’ is 30 R upstream while points ‘b’ and ‘c’ are 0.8 R and 30 R downstream from the orifice respectively. The pressure at points a, b and c are PaPb, and Pc respectively. Then
A.	Pc > Pb > Pa
B.	Pb > Pc > Pa
C.	Pa > Pb > Pc
D.	Pa > Pc > Pb
Answer» E.

Discussion

42.	The magnetizing force at the centre of a circular coil varies1. Directly as the number of its turns2. Directly as the current3. Directly as its radius4. Inversely as its radiusWhich of the above statements are correct?
A.	1, 2 and 3 only
B.	1 and 4 only
C.	1, 2 and 4 only
D.	2 and 3 only
Answer» D. 2 and 3 only

Discussion

43.	UGC has called Teachers as what ?
A.	Professors
B.	Emeritus Professors
C.	Faculty
D.	Facilitators
Answer» E.

Discussion

44.	The pie chart given here shows the spendings of a country on various sports during a particular year.Study the chart carefully and answer the questions given below:What percent of the total spendings is spent on others?
A.	12.5%
B.	45%
C.	25%
D.	22.5%
Answer» C. 25%

Discussion

45.	The total volume of blood in a normal adult human being is?
A.	5-6 liters
B.	3-4 liters
C.	8-10 liters
D.	10-12 liters
Answer» B. 3-4 liters

Discussion

46.	Terrace farming is practiced in which one of the following areas?
A.	Hill Slopes
B.	Gentle Plains
C.	Glacial Mountain Peaks
D.	Coastal Lands
Answer» B. Gentle Plains

Discussion

47.	Runs scored by C in match II is how much percent more than the runs scored by C in match I?
A.	11.76
B.	16.66
C.	17.12
D.	13.33
Answer» E.

Discussion

48.	S&P Global Ratings expects economic growth of India at how much per cent for 2021-22 fiscal?
A.	7
B.	8
C.	9
D.	10
E.	11
Answer» E. 11

Discussion

49.	There is a box of cuboid shape. The smallest side of the box is 20 cm and largest side is 40 cm. Which of the following can be volume (in cm3) of the box?
A.	18000
B.	12000
C.	36000
D.	42000
Answer» B. 12000

Discussion

50.	Which division scored the second highest average marks?
A.	F
B.	B
C.	G
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Which correct tense of the verb should be in blank 3?

This district in Andhra Pradesh receives maximum rainfall from the North-East Monsoon

The first non-Congress government at the Center was led by

The FTP stands for ______.

The total of the ages of Amit and Suvarna on 1 January 2015 is 61 years. Amit is three years younger than Suvarna. What was the age of Suvarna on 1 January 2010?

The mirror image of the above figure is

Which meridian or longitude is also termed as the Standard Meridian of India?

Recently, who was conferred the ICCR distinguished alumni award in Dhaka?

Which article for the Constitution of India provides that each Indian state will have a governor?

The compound interest on a sum of Rs. 18400 at 10% p.a for a certain period of time is Rs. 3864. What is the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the double-time?

Read the following statements carefully:1.India's first underwater train project in Kolkata is almost complete.2.The metro will soon be operational.3.India's first underwater train will soon get started in Kolkata under the Damodar river. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The pigment that helps in photosynthesis

The approach used to increase the lifespan of aircraft is

The Gauss seidel load flow method has following disadvantages. Tick the incorrect statement.

The main constituent of dynamite is-

Statement: Government schemes are essential for the growth and development of the country.Assumption I: Make in India campaign by the government has become a great success.Assumption II: There are no such creative programs previously launched by the government.

The Subsidiary Alliance System, through which the British were responsible for protecting their Indian allies from external and internal threats to their power, was devised by:

The material used for cylinder head is

What is the colour of tallest house?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Although she couldn't speak Spanish, she managed to make _____ understood in Spain.

Saraswathi and Gauri are sisters. How is Gauri’s brother related to Saraswathi’s father’s father?

The cell after reaching a certain size

The energy gap in the energy band structure of a material is 9 eV at room temperature. The material is

The following question consists of two words that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four alternatives. Select the best alternative that has the same relationship as the original pair of words.Liquor : Drink

The system with the open loop transfer function \(G\left( s \right)H\left( s \right) = \frac{1}{{s\left( {{s^2} + s + 1} \right)}}\) has a gain margin of

Which day marks the birth anniversary of freedom fighter and socialist leader Dr Ram Manohar Lohia?

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.CELH : GANF :: BUPO : ?

Which of the following has launched a new tool that allows developers to mimic visual impairments like color blindness to help them fix accessibility issues on their sites?

Which of the following is/are the aspects of educational evaluation in the teaching-learning process?I. ContentII. Learning objectivesIII. Learning activitiesIV. Evaluation procedures

The Ministry of Culture has decided to celebrate Sankalp Parva from 28 June-12 July 2020 to plant trees. It has recommended the people to plant which of the following trees?

To measure very high pressure a pressure gauge used is -

Which of the following has developed ultrafast laser surface texturing technology that can improve the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines?

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of how many US Dollars (in billions) to support the construction of modern, high-speed Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System?

The number of select lines S needed to select one out of n input lines is:

When the sending end voltage and current are numerically equal to the receiving end voltage and current respectively, then the line is called

Which of the following approaches are correct regarding total quality?1. Opportunity to improve.2. Adoption requires little change.3. React to competitive threatsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below.

Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) have found the first geological evidence of an earthquake at Himebasti Village on the border of which of the following states?

The figure shows the cross-sectional diagram of an orifice flow meter with an orifice radius R. Point ‘a’ is 30 R upstream while points ‘b’ and ‘c’ are 0.8 R and 30 R downstream from the orifice respectively. The pressure at points a, b and c are PaPb, and Pc respectively. Then

The magnetizing force at the centre of a circular coil varies1. Directly as the number of its turns2. Directly as the current3. Directly as its radius4. Inversely as its radiusWhich of the above statements are correct?

UGC has called Teachers as what ?

The pie chart given here shows the spendings of a country on various sports during a particular year.Study the chart carefully and answer the questions given below:What percent of the total spendings is spent on others?

The total volume of blood in a normal adult human being is?

Terrace farming is practiced in which one of the following areas?

Runs scored by C in match II is how much percent more than the runs scored by C in match I?

S&P Global Ratings expects economic growth of India at how much per cent for 2021-22 fiscal?

There is a box of cuboid shape. The smallest side of the box is 20 cm and largest side is 40 cm. Which of the following can be volume (in cm3) of the box?

Which division scored the second highest average marks?