General knowledge MCQ

1161. National Defence Academy is situated at

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Khadakvasla.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, Defence Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The National Defence Academy (NDA) is a joint services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, located in Khadakvasla, near Pune, Maharashtra.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the location of the NDA with other military academies or administrative centers in India, such as the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington or the National Defence College in New Delhi.

Explanations: The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located in Khadakvasla, which is near Pune, Maharashtra. This is a well-known fact in general knowledge and is often tested in competitive exams. The NDA is a joint services academy for the Indian Armed Forces, and its location is a significant piece of information for those interested in military and defense-related topics.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The NDA is located in Khadakvasla, near Pune, Maharashtra.
Option B: Incorrect. New Delhi is the capital of India and the location of many administrative centers, but not the NDA.
Option C: Incorrect. Wellington is the location of the Defence Services Staff College, not the NDA.
Option D: Incorrect. Dehradun is the location of the Indian Military Academy, not the NDA.

Mnemonic: NDA-K, for NDA-Khadakvasla.

1162. Non-product selling means..... [General Knowledge for Jharkhand PSC Examination-1993]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Selling services.

Exam Relevance: Jharkhand PSC, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Non-product selling refers to the practice of selling services rather than physical goods.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse non-product selling with selling a single product or seasonal products.

Explanations: Non-product selling specifically refers to the sale of services, which are intangible and do not involve the exchange of physical goods. This concept is important in understanding different types of business models and sales strategies.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Selling variety of products is not related to non-product selling, as it involves multiple physical goods.
Option B: Selling only one product is a product-based selling strategy, not a service-based one.
Option C: Selling seasonal products is also a product-based selling strategy, not related to services.
Option D: Selling services is the correct definition of non-product selling.

1163. Natural selection results in change in a population's ..... traits over time. [UPPSC Examination-2011]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Inherited.

Exam Relevance: UPPSC, UPSC, GRE, MCAT

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Natural selection is a mechanism of evolution that leads to changes in the inherited traits of a population over time.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse acquired traits with inherited traits, thinking that changes due to individual experiences can be passed on to offspring.

Explanations: Natural selection acts on inherited traits because these traits are passed from parents to offspring through genes. Acquired traits, which are changes that occur during an individual's lifetime due to environmental factors, are not passed on to the next generation. Therefore, natural selection results in changes in inherited traits over time.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Natural selection affects inherited traits.
Option B: Incorrect. Acquired traits are not passed on to offspring.
Option C: Incorrect. Only inherited traits are affected by natural selection.
Option D: Incorrect. Inherited traits are affected by natural selection.

Mnemonic: Inherited traits, not acquired, are selected.

1164. FEMA(Foreign Exchange Management Act) was finally implemented in the year [General Knowledge for UPSC NDA Examination-2003]

Exam Relevance: UPSC, NDA, CDS, SSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) was implemented in 2002 to regulate foreign exchange transactions and simplify the procedures for foreign exchange management.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse the year of implementation with the year of significant economic reforms, which occurred in 1991.

Explanations: FEMA was enacted in 2002 to replace the earlier Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) of 1973. The primary objective of FEMA was to liberalize and simplify the foreign exchange regulations, making it easier for businesses and individuals to conduct foreign exchange transactions. This act was a significant step in the ongoing process of economic liberalization in India.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 1991 is incorrect as it marks the year of economic reforms but not the implementation of FEMA.
Option B: 1997 is incorrect as it does not correspond to the implementation of FEMA.
Option C: 2002 is the correct year when FEMA was implemented.
Option D: 2007 is incorrect as it is after the implementation of FEMA.

Mnemonic: FEMA 2002: "FEMA came in 2002, not 91, not 97, not 07."

1165. What is the Parsi New Year known as? [Chhattisgarh Forest Department Examination-2007]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Navroz.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Navroz is the traditional New Year celebration for the Parsi community.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Navroz with other religious or cultural New Year celebrations.

Explanations: Navroz, also known as Nowruz, is the traditional New Year celebration for the Parsi community. It marks the beginning of the Zoroastrian calendar and is celebrated on the spring equinox, typically around March 21st. This festival is significant for the Parsi community and is a time for renewal and hope.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Passover is a Jewish holiday and not related to the Parsi New Year.
Option B: Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year and not related to the Parsi community.
Option C: Navroz is the correct term for the Parsi New Year.
Option D: Hina Masturi is a festival celebrated in Indonesia and is not related to the Parsi New Year.

Mnemonic: N for Navroz, N for New Year.

1166. Name the UN Secretary General who was born after the establishment of the United Nations. [ESIC Haryana Examination-2011]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Antonio Guterres.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945. The task is to identify the UN Secretary General who was born after this date.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the birth dates of the UN Secretaries General with the establishment date of the United Nations.

Explanations: Antonio Guterres was born on April 30, 1949, which is after the establishment of the United Nations on October 24, 1945. The other options, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Dag Hammarskjold, and Kofi Annan, were all born before the United Nations was established.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Boutros Boutros-Ghali was born on November 14, 1922, before the establishment of the United Nations.
Option B: Antonio Guterres was born on April 30, 1949, after the establishment of the United Nations.
Option C: Dag Hammarskjold was born on July 29, 1905, before the establishment of the United Nations.
Option D: Kofi Annan was born on April 8, 1938, before the establishment of the United Nations.

Mnemonic: GUN: Guterres United Nations (born after)

1167. The Headquarters of UNESCO is situated at [General Knowledge for Indian Bank(IBPS) Examination-1995]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Paris.

Exam Relevance: Indian Bank PO, IBPS, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has its headquarters in Paris, France.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse UNESCO's headquarters with other international organizations like the United Nations, which is headquartered in New York.

Explanations: UNESCO, established in 1945, is headquartered in Paris, France. This is a well-known fact in general knowledge and is often tested in competitive exams.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. UNESCO's headquarters is in Paris, France.
Option B: Incorrect. Geneva is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Option C: Incorrect. London is not the headquarters of UNESCO.
Option D: Incorrect. New York is the headquarters of the United Nations (UN).

Mnemonic: UNESCO, Paris, France

1168. Consider the following Statements: The notehead of a quarter note is filled in. The judiciary implies the ministers. Cotton candy was invented by a dentist. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true? [SSC KKR Examination-2007]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Only 1, 3.

Exam Relevance: SSC, UPSC, GRE, GMAT

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The correct answer is based on the truth value of each statement provided.

Common Mistakes: Students may incorrectly assume that all statements are true or false without verifying each one individually.

Explanations: Statement 1: The notehead of a quarter note is filled in. This is true in music notation. Statement 2: The judiciary implies the ministers. This statement is false; the judiciary is independent of the executive branch, which includes ministers. Statement 3: Cotton candy was invented by a dentist. This is true; William Morrison, a dentist, invented cotton candy in 1897.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect because statement 2 is false.
Option B: Incorrect because statement 2 is false.
Option C: Incorrect because statement 2 is false.
Option D: Correct because statements 1 and 3 are true, and statement 2 is false.

Mnemonic: Note, Judge, Dentist

1169. How is a person's social class determined in a caste system? [SSC GD Examination-1997]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) By job.

Exam Relevance: SSC GD, UPSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: In a caste system, social class is traditionally determined by the occupation or job of an individual, which is often hereditary and rigidly defined.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that social class in a caste system is determined by wealth or education, which are more relevant in class-based systems.

Explanations: In a caste system, social stratification is based on hereditary occupations. Individuals are born into a specific caste, and their social status is largely determined by the traditional occupation associated with that caste. This system is rigid and does not allow for easy mobility between castes based on wealth or education.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Education is not the primary determinant of social class in a caste system.
Option B: Religion may influence caste, but it is not the primary determinant of social class.
Option C: Job or occupation is the primary determinant of social class in a caste system.
Option D: Wealth is not the primary determinant of social class in a caste system.

Mnemonic: Job = Caste

1170. SELECT ALL the choice s that are part of the 17 goals of Sustainable Development: [Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission Examination-2012]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) All of the above.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals established by the United Nations in 2015. These goals aim to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change by 2030.

Common Mistakes: Students may overlook the comprehensive nature of the SDGs and might not recognize that multiple goals can be correct.

Explanations: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include a wide range of objectives, such as ensuring access to clean water and sanitation, promoting partnerships for the goals, and reducing inequality within and among countries. Since all the listed options are indeed part of the 17 SDGs, the correct answer is "All of the above."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Clean water and sanitation is one of the SDGs, specifically Goal 6.
Option B: Partnerships is part of the SDGs, specifically Goal 17.
Option C: Reduced inequality is also an SDG, specifically Goal 10.
Option D: Since all the above options are correct, "All of the above" is the correct answer.

Mnemonic: Clean Water, Partnerships, Inequality, All Goals (CWPIAG)

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