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This section includes 146 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 5th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
In this form of government the country is ruled by monarch (a king or a queen), who rules as an autocrat with absolute power over the state and government. This form of government is seen in some Arab countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia. What is it called? |
| A. | Constitutional monarchy |
| B. | Absolute monarchy |
| C. | Crowned republic |
| D. | Diarchy |
| Answer» C. Crowned republic | |
| 102. |
Red fort was the main residence of the emperors in Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years. It was constructed by which Mughal Emperor? |
| A. | Shah Jahan |
| B. | Sher Shah |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Jahangir |
| Answer» B. Sher Shah | |
| 103. |
The great king Ashoka converted to this religion after the war of Kalinga. According to one of the scholars of this religion, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the state of nirvana, thus escaping the cycle of suffering and rebirth. It also believes in the principle of ahimsa, that is, not harming life in any form. Which great religion is this? |
| A. | Christianity |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Hinduism |
| D. | Islam |
| Answer» C. Hinduism | |
| 104. |
This ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns is one of the four sacred texts of Hinduism known as the Vedas. It is the most ancient of the 4 and comprises 1,028 hymns and 10,600 verses, organized into 10 books. Which Veda is this? |
| A. | Rig Veda |
| B. | Yajur Veda |
| C. | Sama Veda |
| D. | Atharva Veda |
| Answer» B. Yajur Veda | |
| 105. |
The Julian Calendar introduced by Julius Caesar was the calendar that most countries used in the West for a long time. But the Julian calendar erred because it introduces an error of 1 day every 128 years. So that, in every 128 years the tropical year shifts one day backward. Who rectified this error and created the modern calendar? |
| A. | Confucius |
| B. | King Vikramaditya |
| C. | Mahavira |
| D. | Pope Gregory XIII |
| Answer» E. | |
| 106. |
This country was once one of the 15 republics that made up the Soviet Union. It lies on the shores of the Baltic Sea, in Europe. Its capital is Riga. Name the country. |
| A. | Uzbekistan |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | Latvia |
| D. | Georgia |
| Answer» D. Georgia | |
| 107. |
Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column II (1) Peat (a) Brown coal (2) Anthracite (b) Earliest type of coal (3) Lignite (c) Soft coal (4) Bituminous (d) Hard coal |
| A. | 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c |
| B. | 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d |
| C. | 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a |
| D. | 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a |
| Answer» B. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d | |
| 108. |
Ruchi noticed a major problem in her state. She found that more and more land area in her state is turning into desert. What is this condition called? |
| A. | Deforestation |
| B. | Barren land |
| C. | Desertification |
| D. | Afforestation |
| Answer» D. Afforestation | |
| 109. |
When lava cools quickly on the Earth's surface, it forms 'X'. 'X' is a very light rock used as a body scrubber and to polish floors. Identify 'X' in the above given paragraph. |
| A. | Gneiss |
| B. | Pumice |
| C. | Basalt |
| D. | Shale |
| Answer» C. Basalt | |
| 110. |
Read the given paragraph. As there is more and more \[\text{ }\_\_\_\_\_\left( \text{i} \right)\_\_\_\_\_\]. We are constructing taller buildings, factories and roads. This continuous process of building results in \[\text{ }\_\_\_\_\_\left( \text{ii} \right)\_\_\_\_\_\] of large quantities of waste formed by it in the landfill areas. Select the option which correctly fills up the blanks. |
| A. | (i) (ii) Evolution Disposition |
| B. | (i) (ii) Industrialisation Buying |
| C. | (i) (ii) Evolution Buying |
| D. | (i) (ii) Industrialisation Disposition |
| Answer» E. | |
| 111. |
Conservation is |
| A. | Preserving and protecting the environment and the natural things present in it. |
| B. | Littering of waste material |
| C. | Production of large amounts of non-biodegradable things |
| D. | None of these. |
| Answer» B. Littering of waste material | |
| 112. |
Which of the following is the most environment- friendly way of bathing? |
| A. | Showering for 20 minutes thrice a day |
| B. | Using a bucket of water |
| C. | Showering for 10 minutes twice a day |
| D. | Sitting under the running tap for 10 minutes |
| Answer» C. Showering for 10 minutes twice a day | |
| 113. |
The Tsunami that occurred in Japan in 2011 was due to ____. |
| A. | Lunar eclipse |
| B. | Underwater landslide |
| C. | Earthquake |
| D. | Impact of asteroids and comets |
| Answer» D. Impact of asteroids and comets | |
| 114. |
The place where an earthquake originates is called ______. |
| A. | Focus |
| B. | Epicentre |
| C. | Centre |
| D. | Epix |
| Answer» B. Epicentre | |
| 115. |
Natural processes change the surface of Earth. Some changes occur rapidly and some occur slowly. Which of the following would cause the fastest change in Earth's surface? |
| A. | Erosion |
| B. | Landslides |
| C. | Deposition |
| D. | Weathering |
| Answer» C. Deposition | |
| 116. |
Which of the following actions will help to reduce pollution? 1. Composting kitchen and garden waste 2. Using unleaded petrol in cars 3. Spraying pesticides on plants to kill pests 4. Littering chocolates and biscuits wrappers |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 3 and 4 | |
| 117. |
If there is a large amount of rainfall in a short period of time, it can lead to |
| A. | Flood |
| B. | Drought |
| C. | Famine |
| D. | Both (a) and (c). |
| Answer» E. | |
| 118. |
Given below is the cascade of events following deforestation. Select the option which arrange them in the correct sequence. P: Erosion of top soil. Q: River channel become shallow. R: Eroded soil gets deposited on the river bed as silt. S: Destruction of crops leads to starvation. T: Shallow channels cannot hold excess water during rain and hence cause flood. U: Floods damage agricultural crops. |
| A. | \[P\to Q\to R\to S\to T\to U\] |
| B. | \[P\to R\to Q\to T\to U\to S\] |
| C. | \[Q\to R\to P\to S\to T\to U\] |
| D. | \[P\to T\to U\to Q\to R\to S\] |
| Answer» C. \[Q\to R\to P\to S\to T\to U\] | |
| 119. |
If an earthquake occurs, what you should do? |
| A. | If you are indoors, stay in and get under a desk or a table. |
| B. | If you are outdoors, stay away from trees and buildings. |
| C. | If you are on a beach, get into the sea. |
| D. | Both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 120. |
To check the level of harmful gases emitted by the vehicles, all vehicles in India which are in use need to obtain emission check certificate. What is this certificate known as? |
| A. | Emission Under Control |
| B. | Emission Check Certificate |
| C. | Pollution Under Control |
| D. | Pollution Check Certificate |
| Answer» D. Pollution Check Certificate | |
| 121. |
Which of the following gases can be produced from locally available raw materials such as recycled waste dung and is a renewable energy source like solar and wind energy? |
| A. | Biogas |
| B. | LPG |
| C. | CNG |
| D. | Greenhouse gas |
| Answer» B. LPG | |
| 122. |
Coal, natural gas, petrol and diesel are source of ______. |
| A. | Agrochemicals |
| B. | Petrochemicals |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) | |
| 123. |
This film has an unusual hero - a pig! He is not an ordinary pig for he thinks he is sheepdog and behaves like one. What's more, he goes on to win a prize in the sheepdog category. Which film are we talking about? |
| A. | Babe |
| B. | Born Free |
| C. | Free Willy |
| D. | Mighty Joe Young |
| Answer» B. Born Free | |
| 124. |
He is an English actor, comedian and screenwriter best known for his work in movie series 'Mr. Bean'. Identify him. |
| A. | Tobey Maguire |
| B. | Rowan Atkinson |
| C. | Daniel Radcliffe |
| D. | Harrison Ford |
| Answer» C. Daniel Radcliffe | |
| 125. |
In this movie, Pan has promised her little blind brother Chotu that she will help get his eyesight back before his next birthday. When she spots her favourite star Shah Rukh Khan on the poster for an eye-donation drive, she is convinced her hero will help her on her mission. Which movie is it? |
| A. | Hawaa Hawaai |
| B. | Chota Jadugar |
| C. | Chhota Bheem |
| D. | Dhanak |
| Answer» E. | |
| 126. |
This delightful comedy starring Southern Superstar Kamal Haasan told the tale of a desperate father who becomes a housekeeper at his divorced wife's house to be with his daughter. It was loosely based on the English movie 'Mrs Doubtfire' starring the late Robin Williams. Can you name the movie? |
| A. | Makdee |
| B. | Chachi 420 |
| C. | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag |
| D. | Matilda |
| Answer» C. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | |
| 127. |
The screenplay for this evergreen classic movie about the wacky inventor Caractacus Pott and his flying car, was penned by the creator of the famous spy, James Bond. Who is he? |
| A. | Stephen King |
| B. | lan Fleming |
| C. | J K Rowling |
| D. | Agatha Christie |
| Answer» C. J K Rowling | |
| 128. |
This 1984 film is based on manga comics by Hayao Miyazaki of the same name. It tells the story of humanity threatened by mutated insects. Can you name the film? |
| A. | Escape to Witch Mountain |
| B. | Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind |
| C. | The Last Unicorn |
| D. | Alice in Wonderland |
| Answer» C. The Last Unicorn | |
| 129. |
This show was the first television show to broadcast on Indian television. It was a show for Indian farmers, which gave them tips and advice on crop cultivation. Can you name the show? |
| A. | Hum Log |
| B. | Buniyaad |
| C. | Krishi Darshan |
| D. | Ulta-pulta |
| Answer» D. Ulta-pulta | |
| 130. |
I am an Indian-American Screenwriter, film director and producer. I am known for making movies with supernatural plots such as 'The Sixth Sense'. My most recent production is the spooky TV serial 'Wayward Pines'. Who am I? |
| A. | Manoj Night Shyamalan |
| B. | Nagesh Kukunoor |
| C. | Mira Nair |
| D. | Deepa Mehta |
| Answer» B. Nagesh Kukunoor | |
| 131. |
The logo shown in the given picture is of which famous car brand? |
| A. | BMW |
| B. | Ferrari |
| C. | Chevrolet |
| D. | Honda |
| Answer» D. Honda | |
| 132. |
Pluto is Mickey Mouse's pet. He is big, daft and goofy. What kind of animal is he? |
| A. | Cat |
| B. | Dog |
| C. | Horse |
| D. | Rabbit |
| Answer» C. Horse | |
| 133. |
I shared the screen with a computer- generated tiger called Richard Parker in a 3D adventure film. The movie was directed by Ang Lee and adapted from Yann Martel's book 'Life of Pi'. Who am I? |
| A. | Dev Patel |
| B. | Neil Sethi |
| C. | Suraj Sharma |
| D. | Sabu Dastagir |
| Answer» D. Sabu Dastagir | |
| 134. |
Human parents go to an orphanage to adopt a younger brother for their only son. They end up bringing home a delightful talking mouse. He is a favourite target for the house cat. Only when he goes missing everyone realizes how much they loved him. Which film are we talking about? |
| A. | Flipper |
| B. | Babe |
| C. | Stuart Little |
| D. | Lassie Come Home |
| Answer» D. Lassie Come Home | |
| 135. |
Marvel Comics' superhero, Thor, who wields a hammer that only he can lift, and the great mischief-making villain, Loki, have their origin in mythology of which country? |
| A. | Indian |
| B. | Egyptian |
| C. | Norse |
| D. | Chinese |
| Answer» D. Chinese | |
| 136. |
Which among the following is the first solar powered aircraft? |
| A. | Spirit of St Louis |
| B. | Mary Celeste |
| C. | Solar Impulse 2 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 137. |
India's first pilot programme to run two wheelers on CNG has been launched in which place? |
| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Shimla |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Jaipur |
| Answer» B. Shimla | |
| 138. |
This national paper has a circulation of 10 million copies. It is the world's leading newspaper circulation-wise. Name it? |
| A. | The New York Times |
| B. | The Daily Bugle |
| C. | Yomiuri Shimbun |
| D. | The Times of India |
| Answer» D. The Times of India | |
| 139. |
Which of the following countries has become the newest member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)? |
| A. | Canada |
| B. | Poland |
| C. | Brazil |
| D. | India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 140. |
Which Indian state was the first to launch cyber police stations in each district in November 2016? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 141. |
India's newest state is all set to rebuild an ancient capital city as its new capital. Can you name the capital city to be? |
| A. | Indraprastha |
| B. | Harappa |
| C. | Amaravati |
| D. | Vijayanagara |
| Answer» D. Vijayanagara | |
| 142. |
In 2016 from which state were the Indian Premier League matches shifted because the state was reeling under drought? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 143. |
What was the theme of the first-ever "National Yoga Olympiad", which was organized by the NCERT? |
| A. | Yoga for peace and health |
| B. | Yoga for development and harmony |
| C. | Yoga for health and harmony |
| D. | Yoga for mental health |
| Answer» D. Yoga for mental health | |
| 144. |
This organisation was instituted on January 1, 2015, replacing the 65-year old Planning Commission. Its job is to advise the government on social and economic issues. What is this organisation called? |
| A. | NITI Aayog |
| B. | Governing Council |
| C. | Ministry for Economic Welfare |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Governing Council | |
| 145. |
India exchanged 111 land enclaves with a population of 37,000 with this neighbouring country, receiving 51 enclaves with a population of 14,000 people from it. Which neighbour are we talking about? |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | Pakistan |
| C. | Nepal |
| D. | Bhutan |
| Answer» B. Pakistan | |
| 146. |
The world's longest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is 57 km long. In which country is it located? |
| A. | Italy |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | France |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» E. | |