General knowledge MCQ

1251. Rotation of crop is essential for [PWD Karnataka Examination-1996]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Increasing fertility of soil.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, PSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Rotation of crops involves growing different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons. This practice helps maintain soil fertility by preventing the depletion of specific nutrients and reducing pest and disease buildup.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that crop rotation primarily increases the quality of protein or minerals in crops, rather than focusing on soil health.

Explanations: Crop rotation is essential for increasing the fertility of soil because different crops have different nutrient requirements and can help replenish the soil with nutrients that others deplete. For example, legumes can fix nitrogen in the soil, which benefits subsequent crops. This practice prevents soil degradation and maintains a balanced nutrient profile, which is crucial for sustainable agriculture.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Crop rotation helps maintain soil fertility by preventing nutrient depletion and reducing pest and disease pressure.
Option B: Incorrect. Crop rotation does not directly increase the quality of protein in crops.
Option C: Incorrect. Crop rotation does not directly increase the quality of minerals in crops.
Option D: Incorrect. While crop rotation does allow for different kinds of crops, this is not the primary reason for its practice.

Mnemonic: Soil Fertility Rotation (SFR)

1252. Who was the Chairman of National Income Committee? [PNRD Examination-2014]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) VKRV Rao.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, PNRD Examination

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: VKRV Rao was the Chairman of the National Income Committee, which was responsible for the estimation of national income in India.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse VKRV Rao with other economists who have contributed to the field of national income estimation in India.

Explanations: VKRV Rao chaired the National Income Committee, which was established to estimate the national income of India. This committee played a crucial role in developing the methodology for calculating national income, which is a fundamental aspect of economic analysis and policy-making.

Option Analysis:

Option A: PC Mahalanobis was a renowned Indian statistician and applied economist, but he was not the Chairman of the National Income Committee.
Option B: VKRV Rao was indeed the Chairman of the National Income Committee, responsible for the estimation of national income in India.
Option C: AM Khusro was an Indian economist, but he was not the Chairman of the National Income Committee.
Option D: DR Gadgil was an Indian economist and a member of the National Income Committee, but he was not the Chairman.

Mnemonic: Rao's Role: R for Rao, R for Chairman of National Income Committee.

1253. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) registered National e-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) as an information Utility (IU) under the IBBI (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017. This registration 2017. This registration is valid for how many years from the date of registration? [General Knowledge for SBI Clerk Examination-2015]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Five years.

Exam Relevance: SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) registered National e-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) as an Information Utility (IU) under the IBBI (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017. The registration is valid for a specific period.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the duration of the registration with other regulatory periods or may not be familiar with the specific regulations governing Information Utilities under the IBBI.

Explanations: The registration of National e-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) as an Information Utility (IU) under the IBBI (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017, is valid for five years from the date of registration. This is a fixed duration as per the regulations and does not vary based on other factors.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Two years is incorrect as the registration period is longer than this.
Option B: Five years is the correct duration as per the IBBI (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017.
Option C: Three years is incorrect as the registration period is longer than this.
Option D: One year is incorrect as the registration period is longer than this.

1254. Which of the following countries is not the member of IBSA? [General Knowledge for IBPS Clerk Examination-2004]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Bangladesh.

Exam Relevance: IBPS Clerk, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: IBSA is a trilateral forum of India, Brazil, and South Africa.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse IBSA with other regional or international organizations that include Bangladesh.

Explanations: IBSA stands for India, Brazil, and South Africa. These three countries form a trilateral forum for cooperation and dialogue. Bangladesh is not a member of IBSA, making it the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: India is a member of IBSA.
Option B: Bangladesh is not a member of IBSA.
Option C: South Africa is a member of IBSA.
Option D: Brazil is a member of IBSA.

1255. With which South Asian Country has India signed an Umbrella Pact to fight terror? [General Knowledge for Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Examination-2003]

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

Exam Relevance: Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Examination, UPSC Civil Services Examination, SSC CGL

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: India has signed an Umbrella Pact with the Maldives to enhance cooperation in various fields, including counter-terrorism.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Maldives with other South Asian countries that have security agreements with India, such as Nepal or Sri Lanka.

Explanations: The Umbrella Pact between India and the Maldives is a comprehensive agreement that covers multiple areas of cooperation, including security and counter-terrorism. This pact aims to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance mutual security efforts.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The Maldives has signed an Umbrella Pact with India to fight terror.
Option B: Incorrect. Nepal has not signed an Umbrella Pact with India specifically for counter-terrorism.
Option C: Incorrect. Sri Lanka has not signed an Umbrella Pact with India for counter-terrorism.
Option D: Incorrect. Pakistan is not a partner in an Umbrella Pact with India for counter-terrorism.

1256. Which is the biggest state of India in terms of area? [Railways Examination-2011]

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

Exam Relevance: Railways Examination, SSC, UPSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Rajasthan with other large states like Uttar Pradesh or Maharashtra.

Explanations: Rajasthan is the largest state in India in terms of area, covering approximately 342,239 square kilometers. This makes it significantly larger than other states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Maharashtra is the third largest state by area, not the largest.
Option B: Andhra Pradesh is smaller in area compared to Rajasthan.
Option C: Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.
Option D: Uttar Pradesh is the fourth largest state by area, not the largest.

Mnemonic: Rajasthan, R for Largest.

1257. The court language of Katyuris was [General Knowledge for AXIS Bank Examination-1994]

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

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Katyuris were a ruling dynasty in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India, during the medieval period. The court language of the Katyuris was Sanskrit, which was widely used for official and literary purposes in many Indian kingdoms.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that the local languages, such as Kumaoni or Garhwali, were used as the court language, but Sanskrit was the dominant language for official communication.

Explanations: Sanskrit was the court language of the Katyuris because it was the language of the learned and the official language used in many Indian kingdoms during the medieval period. It was used for administrative documents, literature, and religious texts. The use of Sanskrit in the court reflects the cultural and educational influence of the language in the region.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Kumaoni was a local language but not the court language.
Option B: Garhwali was another local language but not the court language.
Option C: Sanskrit was the court language due to its widespread use in official and literary contexts.
Option D: Prakrit was a vernacular language derived from Sanskrit but not the court language of the Katyuris.

Mnemonic: Sanskrit, Scholarly, Sanskrit

1258. Which religion believes in reincarnation (rebirth of the soul)? [CTET Examination-2000]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Hinduism.

Exam Relevance: CTET, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Hinduism is a religion that believes in the concept of reincarnation, where the soul is reborn into a new body after death.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the belief in reincarnation with other religious beliefs or may not be aware of the specific religious doctrines.

Explanations: Hinduism teaches the belief in reincarnation, where the soul (atman) is reborn into a new body after death. This cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as samsara. The ultimate goal in Hinduism is to break free from this cycle and achieve moksha, or liberation. Other religions listed, such as Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, do not have the concept of reincarnation as a core belief.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Islam does not believe in reincarnation. It teaches that the soul is judged after death and goes to either heaven or hell.
Option B: Hinduism believes in reincarnation, where the soul is reborn into a new body after death.
Option C: Christianity does not believe in reincarnation. It teaches that the soul goes to either heaven or hell after death.
Option D: Judaism does not believe in reincarnation. It teaches that the soul goes to either heaven or hell after death.

Mnemonic: Hinduism: Rebirth, Samsara, Moksha

1259. Which is a Buddhist belief? [Karnataka TET Examination-2016]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Desire is the cause of suffering.

Exam Relevance: Karnataka TET, UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: In Buddhism, the belief that desire is the root cause of suffering is a fundamental tenet.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse this with other religious beliefs or misunderstand the concept of desire in Buddhism.

Explanations: Buddhism teaches that desire, or craving, is the primary cause of suffering. This is encapsulated in the Second Noble Truth, which states that the origin of suffering is craving or desire. The other options do not align with core Buddhist beliefs.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Desire is considered the root cause of suffering in Buddhism.
Option B: Incorrect. Buddhism teaches that enlightenment is attainable for all beings.
Option C: Incorrect. While cows are revered in Hinduism, this is not a core belief in Buddhism.
Option D: Incorrect. Buddhism emphasizes personal spiritual practice and insight rather than rituals for enlightenment.

1260. What was the name of Drona's father? [Assam PSC Examination-1995]

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

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Drona, a prominent character in the Indian epic Mahabharata, was the son of Bhardwaja.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Drona's father with other characters from the epic, such as Parashurama or Kashyap.

Explanations: Drona was born to the sage Bhardwaja and Kripi. Bhardwaja was a renowned sage and a descendant of the sage Bharadwaja. This makes Bhardwaja the correct answer to the question.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Bhardwaja is the correct answer as he was Drona's father.
Option B: Kashyap is not Drona's father; he is a different sage mentioned in Hindu mythology.
Option C: Parashurama is not Drona's father; he is a warrior sage and one of the ten avatars of Vishnu.
Option D: This option is incorrect as Bhardwaja is the correct answer.

Mnemonic: B for Bhardwaja, B for Birth of Drona.

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