GK MCQ Questions for Competitive Exams
The first pico satellite of India is-
(A) GSAT-4
(B) ANUSAT
(C) INSAT
(D) STUDSAT
Correct Answer : D
Dayanand Saraswati was the founder of which of the following missions?
(A) Arya Samaj
(B) Prarthana Samaj
(C) Brahmo Samaj
(D) Chinmaya Mission
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Arya Samaj is a monotheistic Hindu reform movement in India that promotes principles and practices based on belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
2. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati founded the society on April 10, 1875.
3. Arya Samaj follows the belief that there is only one God and his idol worship is not appropriate.
4. Arya Samaj was the first Hindu organization to promote proselytism.
Couple burial was found in which of the following Harappan sites?
(A) Chanhudado
(B) Lothal
(C) Mohenjodaro
(D) Harappa
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following is known as the Diamond City of India?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Jaipur
(C) Surat
(D) Panna
Correct Answer : D
Where is the National Institute Agricultural Marketing (NIAM) located?
(A) Hisar
(B) Bhopal
(C) New Delhi
(D) Jaipur
Correct Answer : D
The dockyard was found in which of the following sites of Indus valley civilization?
(A) Kalibangan
(B) Banawali
(C) Chanhudaro
(D) Lothal
Correct Answer : D
Kalinga's King Kharvela was associated with which of the following dynasty?
(A) Rath-Bhojak dynasty
(B) Satvahana dynasty
(C) Mahameghavahana dynasty
(D) Haryanka dynasty
Correct Answer : C
In which year Forest Conservation Act was passed?
(A) 1980
(B) 1988
(C) 1986
(D) 1990
Correct Answer : A
The famous Lucknow pact of 1916 was signed between __________.
(A) Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Aga Khan
(C) Mahatma Gandhi and Aga Khan
(D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Correct Answer : D
What does "Triratna" mean in Buddhism?
(A) Satya, Ahimsa, Karuna
(B) Sheel, Samadhi, Sangha
(C) Tripitaka
(D) Buddha, Dhamma (dharma), Sangha
Correct Answer : D