General knowledge MCQ

1331. Which is not a industry in Rajasthan? [DRDO Examination-1987]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Seri culture.

Exam Relevance: DRDO Examination, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Seri culture, which involves the production of silk from the cocoons of the silkworm, is not a significant industry in Rajasthan. The other options listed are major industries in the state.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that seri culture is a major industry in Rajasthan due to the state's historical connections with textile production.

Explanations: Rajasthan is known for its tourism, textile industry, and other traditional crafts. However, seri culture, which is more prominent in states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, is not a significant industry in Rajasthan. Therefore, the correct answer is that seri culture is not an industry in Rajasthan.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Tourism is a major industry in Rajasthan, known for its historical sites and cultural heritage.
Option B: Textile industry is a significant sector in Rajasthan, with a long history of handloom and weaving.
Option C: Seri culture is not a major industry in Rajasthan, making this the correct answer.
Option D: This option is incorrect as seri culture is not an industry in Rajasthan.

Mnemonic: Rajasthan Silk Miss

1332. There was a ..... change in the weather. [Maharashtra Excise Department Examination-1986]

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

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The correct answer is "Sudden" because it is an adjective that correctly modifies the noun "change" in the sentence.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse adjectives with adverbs, leading them to choose "Suddenly" instead of "Sudden."

Explanations: The sentence requires an adjective to describe the type of change in the weather. "Sudden" is the correct adjective form, while "Suddenly" is the adverb form and would not fit grammatically in this context.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. "Sudden" is the correct adjective form to describe the change in weather.
Option B: Incorrect. "Suddenly" is an adverb and does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option C: Incorrect. Only "Sudden" is correct, not "Suddenly."
Option D: Incorrect. "Sudden" is the correct answer, so this option is not valid.

1333. ..... appoints the Chief Minister of a State. [JKPSC Examination-1986]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Governer of the State.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: In the Indian political system, the Governor of a State has the constitutional authority to appoint the Chief Minister of the State.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse the roles of the Governor and the Prime Minister, believing the Prime Minister appoints the Chief Minister.

Explanations: The Governor of a State is appointed by the President of India and is responsible for appointing the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is typically the leader of the party or coalition that has a majority in the State Legislative Assembly. The Governor invites the leader of the majority party or coalition to form the government and subsequently appoints them as the Chief Minister.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Chief Justice of the High Court does not have the authority to appoint the Chief Minister. This role is outside the judicial domain.
Option B: The Governor of the State has the constitutional authority to appoint the Chief Minister.
Option C: The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is a presiding officer and does not have the authority to appoint the Chief Minister.
Option D: The Prime Minister of the Country does not have the authority to appoint the Chief Minister of a State. This is a state-level function.

Mnemonic: Governer Grants Government

1334. Name the city which hosts the literary festival (largest in Asia Pacific)? [IBPS PO Examination-2020]

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

Exam Relevance: IBPS PO, SSC CGL, UPSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Jaipur hosts the Jaipur Literature Festival, which is the largest free literary festival in the Asia Pacific region.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the Jaipur Literature Festival with other cultural events in India, such as the Delhi Literature Festival or other major literary events.

Explanations: The Jaipur Literature Festival is a significant cultural event that attracts authors, speakers, and literary enthusiasts from around the world. It is held annually in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and is recognized as the largest free literary festival in the Asia Pacific region. This makes Jaipur the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Jaipur is the correct answer as it hosts the Jaipur Literature Festival, the largest free literary festival in the Asia Pacific region.
Option B: New Delhi hosts several literary events but not the largest in the Asia Pacific region.
Option C: Lucknow does not host the largest literary festival in the Asia Pacific region.
Option D: Kolkata hosts literary events but not the largest in the Asia Pacific region.

Mnemonic: JLF for Jaipur Literature Festival.

1335. Corona is type of? [Circle Postal Rajasthan Examination-2015]

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

Exam Relevance: Postal Examination, Civil Services Examination, Bank PO Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Corona refers to a type of virus, specifically the coronavirus family, which includes various strains such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse viruses with bacteria or fungi due to their similar roles in causing diseases.

Explanations: Corona is a type of virus. Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that can only replicate inside the living cells of organisms. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like SARS and MERS. The term "corona" refers to the crown-like appearance of these viruses under a microscope, due to the spikes on their surface.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can live in diverse environments, including inside and on the surface of the human body. They are not the same as viruses.
Option B: Viruses are the correct classification for corona, as they are infectious agents that require a host cell to replicate.
Option C: Genes are segments of DNA or RNA that code for specific proteins or traits. They are not infectious agents like viruses.
Option D: Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that include yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. They are not viruses.

1336. Who won the French and Indian War? [IBPS PO Examination-2002]

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

Exam Relevance: IBPS PO, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The French and Indian War was a conflict between England and France for control of North America.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the outcome with other colonial wars or assume the Indians won.

Explanations: England won the French and Indian War, which was part of the larger Seven Years' War. The conflict resulted in England gaining control over much of North America, including territories previously held by France.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Indians did not win the war; they were allies of both sides but did not control the outcome.
Option B: Spain was not a primary combatant in the French and Indian War.
Option C: England won the war and gained significant territorial control in North America.
Option D: France lost the war and ceded much of its North American territories to England.

1337. The Khilafat Movement was started by : [Maharashtra Police Examination-1986]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Ali Brothers.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Khilafat Movement was a significant political and religious movement in India during the early 20th century, primarily led by the Ali Brothers, Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Shaukat Ali.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Ali Brothers with other prominent Muslim leaders of the time, such as Muhammad Ali Jinnah or Dr. Zakir Hussain.

Explanations: The Khilafat Movement was initiated by the Ali Brothers in 1919 to protest against the British government's treatment of the Ottoman Caliphate after World War I. The movement aimed to protect the Ottoman Caliphate, which was seen as the spiritual leader of the global Muslim community. The Ali Brothers played a crucial role in mobilizing support for the movement and aligning it with the Indian independence struggle.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement but was not the founder of the Khilafat Movement.
Option B: Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President of India from 1974 to 1977 and not associated with the Khilafat Movement.
Option C: The Ali Brothers, Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Shaukat Ali, were the leaders of the Khilafat Movement.
Option D: Dr. Zakir Hussain was an educationist and the third President of India, but he was not involved in the Khilafat Movement.

Mnemonic: Khilafat Ali Brothers, not Jinnah or Hussain.

1338. Which is not a vedic text? [SSC CHSL Examination-2002]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) The Angas.

Exam Relevance: SSC CHSL, UPSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Vedas are ancient sacred texts of Hinduism, and they are divided into several categories. The Brahmanas, Upanishads, and Smritis are all part of the Vedic literature, while the Angas are not.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Angas with other Vedic texts because they are also part of Hindu literature, but they are not considered Vedic texts.

Explanations: The Vedas are the oldest and most sacred texts in Hinduism. They are divided into four main parts: the Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads. The Smritis are also part of the Vedic literature, but they are secondary texts that provide guidance on dharma and social norms. The Angas, on the other hand, are not part of the Vedic texts. They are auxiliary texts that provide explanations and commentaries on the Vedas, but they are not considered part of the core Vedic literature.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Brahmanas are part of the Vedic literature and provide explanations of the rituals and sacrifices mentioned in the Samhitas.
Option B: The Upanishads are the philosophical portions of the Vedas and are considered the most important part of the Vedic literature.
Option C: The Smritis are secondary texts that provide guidance on dharma and social norms and are part of the Vedic literature.
Option D: The Angas are auxiliary texts that provide explanations and commentaries on the Vedas but are not considered part of the core Vedic literature.

Mnemonic: Vedas: SBAU (Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads)

1339. Indian Reserve Forces Act [Sikkim PSC Examination-2002]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) 1888.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Sikkim PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Indian Reserve Forces Act was enacted in 1888 to regulate the reserve forces of the British Indian Army.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the year with other significant military acts or regulations from the late 19th century.

Explanations: The Indian Reserve Forces Act was passed in 1888 to provide for the regulation of the reserve forces of the British Indian Army. This act was a significant piece of legislation that aimed to organize and manage the reserve forces, ensuring they were ready for deployment when needed. The act was part of the broader military reforms in British India during the late 19th century.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 1887 is incorrect as the act was not passed in this year.
Option B: 1888 is the correct year when the Indian Reserve Forces Act was enacted.
Option C: 1889 is incorrect as the act was not passed in this year.
Option D: 1890 is incorrect as the act was not passed in this year.

Mnemonic: RFA 1888: Reserve Forces Act, 1888

1340. What is the term for the lowest possible level of unemployment? [SBI PO Examination-2020]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Full employment.

Exam Relevance: SBI PO, IBPS PO, UPSC, GRE

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Full employment refers to the lowest possible level of unemployment in an economy, where all available labor resources are being utilized efficiently.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse full employment with zero unemployment, which is not realistic. Full employment still allows for some natural unemployment, such as frictional and structural unemployment.

Explanations: Full employment is the term used to describe the lowest possible level of unemployment in an economy. It does not mean zero unemployment, but rather a state where all available labor resources are being utilized efficiently, and only natural unemployment (frictional and structural) remains.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Full employment is the correct term for the lowest possible level of unemployment.
Option B: Cyclical employment refers to fluctuations in employment due to economic cycles, not the lowest level of unemployment.
Option C: Perfect employment is not a recognized economic term.
Option D: Peak employment refers to the highest level of employment, not the lowest level of unemployment.

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