General Knowledge Quiz Questions with Answers
Who is the author of the book 'The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations'?
(A) Amitabh Ghosh
(B) Harsh Madhusudan
(C) Anirudh Suri
(D) Amartya Sen
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Indian author, Anirudh Suri has come out with his new book titled “The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations.’ It has been published by HarperCollins India. In this book, the author lays out a roadmap for how any country must develop its own strategic plan to succeed in this technology-dominant era.
Mission Kushal Karmi’ was launched to upgrade the skills of construction workers. This programme was launched by the government of _______.
(A) Gujarat
(B) Haryana
(C) Punjab
(D) Delhi
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is Delhi. Delhi government on 6 July 2022 launched the 'Mission Kushal Karmi' programme to upgrade the skills of construction workers.
Who among the following has been reappointed as the Chairman of Tata Sons for a period of five years?
(A) N Chandrasekaran
(B) Rajesh Gopinathan
(C) Cyrus Mistry
(D) Ratan Tata
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
N Chandrasekaran has been reappointed as chairman of Tata Sons for a second term of five years, having the support and approval of the board of Tata Trusts and its chairman Ratan Tata.
Dadabhai Naoroji was a great publicist. Which of the following is a correct explanation of the term ‘publicist’?
(A) Someone who writes in daily newspapers.
(B) Someone who publicises ideas through various means.
(C) Someone who is very popular in his circle.
(D) Someone who holds a public post.
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
A 'publicist' is someone who publicises an idea through various means like by circulating information, writing reports, speaking at meetings etc. Dadabhai Naoroji was a businessman and a great publicist settled in London.
Read the following statements A, B and C and choose the statements that are acts of endogenic Forces.
A. ‘There was an earthquake in Afghanistan at 6.00 am today.’
B. ‘Mount Fuji has been throwing up lava.’
C. ‘The glacial moraines have left a trail of deposits at Zermatt.’
Choose the correct option.
(A) Only A and B
(B) Only B and C
(C) Only A and C
(D) A, B and C
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The forces that act in the interior of the earth are called endogenic forces. The horizontal and vertical movements caused by the forces coming from the interior of the earth are known as endogenic forces. The origin of the endogenic force is caused by the contraction and expansion of rocks due to variation in thermal conditions and temperature inside the earth. Movements caused by internal or endogenetic forces affecting the earth's crust are known as Earth Movements. Earth movements are also called tectonic movements as they help in building the relief features on earth's crust through subsequently or simultaneously undergoing changes.
Which of the following activities is useful to develop 'critical thinking' skills in history?
A. Examining events through facts and evidences
B. Developing viewpoints on topics through debate and discussion
C. Learning about events based on a particular historian's account
D. Seeing videos in the internet
(A) Only A and B
(B) Only B and C
(C) Only C and D
(D) Only A and D
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Developing viewpoints on topics through debate and discussion. Both above activities help in developing critical thinking skills as in these activities students analyze the facts and evidence. Discussion and debate help them in learning skills and develop their viewpoints.
MCF, is the heart of all spacecraft operations in India. Where is the headquarters of
(A) Hyderabad – Andhra Pradesh
(B) Thumba – Kerala
(C) Sriharikota – Andhra Pradesh
(D) Hassan – Karnataka
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Master Control Facility (MCF) is a facility set up by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the city of Hassan in the Indian state of Karnataka. Established in 1982, this facility is responsible for monitoring and controlling geostationary and geosynchronous satellites launched by ISRO.
Which Republic Day has been celebrated all over India on 26 January 2022?
(A) 73rd
(B) 74th
(C) 75th
(D) 77th
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
India celebrated its 73rd National Republic Day on the 26th of January, 2022. The constitution of India was adopted on the 26th of November, 1949 with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
When is 'World No Tobacco Day' celebrated every year?
(A) 01 June
(B) 31May
(C) 29 May
(D) 02 June
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
World No Tobacco Day is organized every year on 31 May by the World Health Organization to promote awareness about the risks related to consumption of tobacco and its products and its ill effects on family, society and environment.
World No Tobacco Day is observed every year?
(A) 31 May
(B) 30 May
(C) 25 May
(D) 27 May
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
World No Tobacco Day is organized every year on 31 May by the World Health Organization to promote awareness about the risks related to consumption of tobacco and its products and its ill effects on family, society and environment.