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General Awareness – GK Booster Practice Set-2
Duration: 10 Mins.
• The test contains 25 total questions.
• Each question has 4 options out of which only one is correct.
• You have to finish the test in 10 minutes.
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Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Who among the following was the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress?
भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस की अध्यक्ष बनने वाली पहली महिला कौन थीं?Correct
Explanation: Annie Besant was the first woman to preside over the INC in 1917 at the Calcutta session.
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Explanation: Annie Besant was the first woman to preside over the INC in 1917 at the Calcutta session.
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Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of rivers from north to south?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी नदियों की उत्तर से दक्षिण दिशा में सही अनुक्रम है?Correct
Explanation: North to South: Sutlej (Himachal), Yamuna (UP), Narmada (MP), Krishna (Maharashtra-AP).
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Explanation: North to South: Sutlej (Himachal), Yamuna (UP), Narmada (MP), Krishna (Maharashtra-AP).
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Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Which Mughal Emperor introduced the “Din-i-Ilahi”?
किस मुग़ल शासक ने “दीन-ए-इलाही” की शुरुआत की थी?Correct
Explanation: Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Akbar in 1582 to merge the best teachings of various religions.
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Explanation: Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Akbar in 1582 to merge the best teachings of various religions.
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Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Which of the following gases is used in the manufacture of vanaspati from vegetable oil?
वनस्पति घी बनाने में किस गैस का उपयोग होता है?Correct
Explanation: Hydrogenation process converts vegetable oil to vanaspati using hydrogen gas.
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Explanation: Hydrogenation process converts vegetable oil to vanaspati using hydrogen gas.
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Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Who is the constitutional head of the Indian state?
भारतीय राज्य का संवैधानिक प्रमुख कौन होता है?Correct
Explanation: Governor is the constitutional head of the state as per Article 153
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Explanation: Governor is the constitutional head of the state as per Article 153
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Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India:
भारत के निर्वाचन आयोग के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
1. It is a constitutional body.
यह एक संवैधानिक निकाय है।
2. It conducts elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures.
यह संसद और राज्य विधानसभाओं के चुनाव कराता है।
3. It has the power to disqualify candidates.
यह उम्मीदवारों को अयोग्य घोषित करने की शक्ति रखता है।
Which of the above statements are correct?
इनमें से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?Correct
Explanation: EC can’t disqualify but only recommend. Disqualification is decided by the President/Governor.
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Explanation: EC can’t disqualify but only recommend. Disqualification is decided by the President/Governor.
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Question 7 of 25
7. Question
What is the function of the retina in the human eye?
मानव नेत्र में रेटिना का कार्य क्या है?Correct
Explanation: Retina contains photoreceptor cells that form images and send signals to the brain.
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Explanation: Retina contains photoreceptor cells that form images and send signals to the brain.
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Question 8 of 25
8. Question
In which year was the National Emergency imposed for the first time in India?
भारत में पहली बार राष्ट्रीय आपातकाल कब लगाया गया था?Correct
Explanation: National Emergency was first imposed in 1962 due to the Indo-China war.
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Explanation: National Emergency was first imposed in 1962 due to the Indo-China war.
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Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Which vitamin is synthesized in human skin in presence of sunlight?
कौन-सा विटामिन सूर्यप्रकाश की उपस्थिति में त्वचा में बनता है?Correct
Explanation: Vitamin D is synthesized from cholesterol when skin is exposed to UV rays.
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Explanation: Vitamin D is synthesized from cholesterol when skin is exposed to UV rays.
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Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Which constitutional article deals with the President’s rule in a state?
राज्य में राष्ट्रपति शासन किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत आता है?Correct
Explanation: Article 356 allows the President to assume control if state constitutional machinery fails.
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Explanation: Article 356 allows the President to assume control if state constitutional machinery fails.
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Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Consider the following statements about Ozone Layer:
ओजोन परत के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
1. It absorbs ultraviolet radiation.
यह पराबैंगनी विकिरण को अवशोषित करती है।
2. It is mainly found in the stratosphere.
यह मुख्य रूप से समताप मंडल में पाई जाती है।
3. CFCs help in the formation of ozone.
सीएफसी ओजोन के निर्माण में सहायक होते हैं।
Which statements are correct?
इनमें से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?Correct
Explanation: CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) actually destroy ozone, not form it.
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Explanation: CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) actually destroy ozone, not form it.
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Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Consider the following about the Indian Peninsular Plateau:
भारतीय प्रायद्वीपीय पठार के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
1. It is part of the oldest landmass of India.
यह भारत की सबसे पुरानी स्थलराशियों का भाग है।
2. It is bordered by the Aravallis in the west.
यह पश्चिम में अरावली से घिरा है।
3. It is rich in minerals.
यह खनिजों में समृद्ध है।
Which are correct?
कौन-से सही हैं?Correct
Explanation: The Deccan plateau is one of the oldest landmasses and mineral-rich, bordered by Aravalli ranges.
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Explanation: The Deccan plateau is one of the oldest landmasses and mineral-rich, bordered by Aravalli ranges.
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Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Who is known as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’?
भारत के ‘ग्रैंड ओल्ड मैन’ के नाम से कौन प्रसिद्ध हैं?Correct
Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji was called the Grand Old Man of India; he also propagated the “Drain Theory”
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Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji was called the Grand Old Man of India; he also propagated the “Drain Theory”
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Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Which of the following elements is used in the nuclear reactor as a fuel?
निम्न में से कौन-सा तत्व परमाणु रिएक्टर में ईंधन के रूप में उपयोग किया जाता है?Correct
Explanation: Uranium-235 is the primary fissile material used in nuclear reactors.
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Explanation: Uranium-235 is the primary fissile material used in nuclear reactors.
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Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Consider the following about Fiscal Deficit:
राजकोषीय घाटे के बारे में निम्नलिखित पर विचार करें:
1. It refers to the difference between total revenue and total expenditure.
यह कुल राजस्व और कुल व्यय के बीच के अंतर को दर्शाता है।
2. High fiscal deficit indicates increased government borrowing.
उच्च राजकोषीय घाटा सरकारी उधारी में वृद्धि को दर्शाता है।
Which are correct?
कौन-से सही हैं?Correct
Explanation: Fiscal deficit = Total expenditure – Total revenue excluding borrowings. Higher deficit implies more borrowings.
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Explanation: Fiscal deficit = Total expenditure – Total revenue excluding borrowings. Higher deficit implies more borrowings.
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Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Dronacharya Award is associated with which field?
द्रोणाचार्य पुरस्कार किस क्षेत्र से संबंधित है?Correct
Explanation: Dronacharya Award is conferred to coaches for excellence in sports coaching.
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Explanation: Dronacharya Award is conferred to coaches for excellence in sports coaching.
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Question 17 of 25
17. Question
In which of the following years was Panchayati Raj System constitutionalized?
निम्नलिखित में से किस वर्ष पंचायती राज व्यवस्था को संवैधानिक दर्जा मिला?Correct
Explanation: Through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992), Panchayati Raj was given constitutional status.
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Explanation: Through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992), Panchayati Raj was given constitutional status.
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Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Consider the following about El Niño:
एल नीनो के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:
1. It is a warming of the Pacific Ocean near the equator.
यह भूमध्यरेखा के पास प्रशांत महासागर के गर्म होने की घटना है।
2. It causes heavy rainfall in Australia and India.
यह ऑस्ट्रेलिया और भारत में भारी वर्षा लाता है।
3. It affects the monsoon patterns in India.
यह भारत में मानसून पैटर्न को प्रभावित करता है।
Which are correct?
कौन-से सही हैं?Correct
Explanation: El Niño causes drought in India, not rainfall. It weakens Indian monsoon.
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Explanation: El Niño causes drought in India, not rainfall. It weakens Indian monsoon.
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Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
मौर्य साम्राज्य की स्थापना किसने की थी?Correct
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE with guidance from Chanakya.
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Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE with guidance from Chanakya.
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Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Which of the following rivers does not flow into the Bay of Bengal?
निम्न में से कौन-सी नदी बंगाल की खाड़ी में नहीं गिरती है?Correct
Explanation: Narmada flows westwards and drains into the Arabian Sea.
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Explanation: Narmada flows westwards and drains into the Arabian Sea.
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Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Which one of the following is an anti-knocking compound in petrol?
निम्न में से कौन-सा पेट्रोल में प्रयुक्त एंटी-नॉक यौगिक है?Correct
Explanation: Tetraethyl lead increases the octane rating and reduces knocking in petrol engines.
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Explanation: Tetraethyl lead increases the octane rating and reduces knocking in petrol engines.
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Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Consider the following about Subsidiary Alliance:
सहायक संधि के बारे में निम्नलिखित पर विचार करें:
1. It was introduced by Lord Dalhousie.
यह लॉर्ड डलहौजी द्वारा लागू की गई थी।
2. Under this system, Indian rulers had to maintain British troops.
इस प्रणाली के अंतर्गत भारतीय शासकों को ब्रिटिश सेना रखनी होती थी।
Which is/are correct?
कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?Correct
Explanation: Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley, not Dalhousie.
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Explanation: Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley, not Dalhousie.
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Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Which Constitutional Article deals with the Finance Commission?
वित्त आयोग से संबंधित संविधान का कौन-सा अनुच्छेद है?Correct
Explanation: Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission to recommend distribution of taxes between Centre and States.
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Explanation: Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission to recommend distribution of taxes between Centre and States.
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Question 24 of 25
24. Question
The process by which plants lose water through stomata is called:
जिस प्रक्रिया में पौधे स्टोमाटा के माध्यम से पानी खोते हैं, उसे क्या कहते हैं?Correct
Explanation: Transpiration is the loss of water vapor from plants through stomata.
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Explanation: Transpiration is the loss of water vapor from plants through stomata.
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Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Which Indian satellite is used for weather monitoring?
मौसम की निगरानी के लिए कौन-सा भारतीय उपग्रह प्रयोग किया जाता है?Correct
Explanation: INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) series is used for weather forecasting, telecommunication, etc.
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Explanation: INSAT (Indian National Satellite System) series is used for weather forecasting, telecommunication, etc.