General knowledge MCQ

1791. When is United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace observed? [UPSC SCRA Examination-1985]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) March 8.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace, also known as International Women's Day, is observed on March 8th every year.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse this date with other significant dates related to women's rights or international peace.

Explanations: International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The date March 8th is recognized by the United Nations and is observed in many countries around the world.

Option Analysis:

Option A: December 11 is not the correct date for International Women's Day.
Option B: December 20 is not the correct date for International Women's Day.
Option C: March 8 is the correct date for International Women's Day.
Option D: November 14 is not the correct date for International Women's Day.

Mnemonic: March 8, March for Women's Rights

1792. Radial vascular bundles are those in which [General Knowledge for SBI SO Examination-2001]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Xylem and phloem are found on different radii.

Exam Relevance: SBI SO, UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Radial vascular bundles are a type of vascular bundle found in roots and some stems. In these bundles, the xylem and phloem are arranged in a radial pattern, with each vascular strand running from the center to the periphery of the organ.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse radial vascular bundles with collateral vascular bundles, where xylem and phloem are adjacent to each other on the same radius.

Explanations: In radial vascular bundles, the xylem and phloem are arranged such that they are found on different radii. This arrangement is characteristic of roots and some stems, where the vascular tissues are organized in a radial pattern to facilitate the transport of water, minerals, and nutrients from the center to the periphery of the organ.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. In radial vascular bundles, xylem is not surrounded by phloem.
Option B: Incorrect. In radial vascular bundles, phloem is not surrounded by xylem.
Option C: Incorrect. In radial vascular bundles, xylem and phloem do not occur on the same radius.
Option D: Correct. In radial vascular bundles, xylem and phloem are found on different radii.

Mnemonic: R-VB: Radial Vascular Bundles = Different Radii

1793. Leelawati, a treatise on Mathematics, was written by [General Knowledge for IBPS Clerk Examination-1991]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Bhaskaracharya.

Exam Relevance: IBPS Clerk, SSC CGL, UPSC Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Bhaskaracharya, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, wrote the treatise "Leelawati" which is a part of his larger work "Siddhanta Shiromani".

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Bhaskaracharya with other Indian mathematicians or scholars from the same period.

Explanations: Bhaskaracharya, also known as Bhaskara II, was a 12th-century mathematician and astronomer. He wrote "Leelawati," a treatise on arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. This work is named after his daughter and is known for its detailed explanations and problem-solving techniques. The other options are incorrect as Ramanuj, Kautilya, and Amartya Sen are not associated with the treatise "Leelawati."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Ramanuj is incorrect as he is a 20th-century mathematician known for his contributions to number theory and infinite series.
Option B: Kautilya is incorrect as he is an ancient Indian political philosopher and author of the Arthashastra, not a mathematician.
Option C: Amartya Sen is incorrect as he is a contemporary economist and philosopher, not a historical mathematician.
Option D: Bhaskaracharya is correct as he wrote the treatise "Leelawati."

Mnemonic: Bhaskaracharya, Leelawati, 12th century

1794. Assertion (A): Railways was the most important infrastructure developed during the British period. Reason (R) : Railways enabled people to undertake long distance travel. It broke geographical and cultural barriers which promoted national integration. [Haryana Forest Department Examination-1981]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The development of railways during the British period was significant for infrastructure and national integration.

Common Mistakes: Students might overlook the broader impact of railways beyond just transportation.

Explanations: The assertion that railways were the most important infrastructure developed during the British period is true because they revolutionized transportation, connecting distant parts of the country. The reason that railways enabled long-distance travel and broke geographical and cultural barriers, promoting national integration, is also true and directly explains the assertion. Thus, both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as both the assertion and reason are true and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
Option B: Incorrect, as the reason does correctly explain the assertion.
Option C: Incorrect, as the reason is true and correctly explains the assertion.
Option D: Incorrect, as the assertion is true.

Mnemonic: RBI Railways-British-Integration

1795. Who was the first Indian woman to be a Doctor? [UPPSC Examination-1991]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Anandi bai Joshi.

Exam Relevance: UPPSC, SSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Anandi bai Joshi was the first Indian woman to become a doctor.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse her with other notable Indian women in the medical field.

Explanations: Anandi bai Joshi was born in 1865 and became the first Indian woman to obtain a degree in Western medicine. She studied in the United States and returned to India to practice medicine. Her pioneering efforts opened the door for other Indian women to pursue medical careers.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Anandi bai Joshi was the first Indian woman to become a doctor.
Option B: Incorrect. Sanandi didi is not a recognized historical figure in this context.
Option C: Incorrect. Archana Joglekar is not the first Indian woman to become a doctor.
Option D: Incorrect. Anandi bai Joshi is the correct answer.

Mnemonic: AJ First Doc

1796. Rainfall in West Bengal occurs due to summer monsoon by [General Knowledge for WBSSC Examination-2016]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Bay of Bengal current.

Exam Relevance: WBSSC, UPSC, SSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Rainfall in West Bengal is primarily influenced by the Bay of Bengal current during the summer monsoon season.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Bay of Bengal current with the Arabian Sea current, which is not the primary source of rainfall for West Bengal.

Explanations: The Bay of Bengal current is responsible for the summer monsoon rainfall in West Bengal. This current brings moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal, leading to significant precipitation in the region. The Arabian Sea current and Western Disturbances are not the primary sources of rainfall for West Bengal during the summer monsoon.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Retreating monsoon does not bring significant rainfall to West Bengal during the summer monsoon season.
Option B: Western Disturbances are associated with winter rainfall in North India, not the summer monsoon in West Bengal.
Option C: Bay of Bengal current is the correct answer as it is the primary source of moisture for the summer monsoon in West Bengal.
Option D: Arabian Sea current is not the primary source of rainfall for West Bengal during the summer monsoon.

Mnemonic: B for Bay, B for Bengal, B for Bring Rain

1797. What is the distance of running in a marathon race? [General Knowledge for Vijaya Bank(IBPS) Examination-1994]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) 26 miles 385 yards.

Exam Relevance: Vijaya Bank(IBPS) Examination, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The standard distance of a marathon race is 26 miles and 385 yards.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the exact distance, often rounding to 26 miles or mistaking the number of yards.

Explanations: The marathon race distance is a standardized measurement that has been set at 26 miles and 385 yards. This distance is derived from the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek messenger who ran from Marathon to Athens, and was later adopted as the official distance for the Olympic marathon in 1924.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as the distance is 26 miles and 385 yards, not 26 miles and 105 yards.
Option B: Correct, as the distance is 26 miles and 385 yards.
Option C: Incorrect, as the distance is 26 miles and 385 yards, not 26 miles and 405 yards.
Option D: Incorrect, as the distance is 26 miles and 385 yards, not just 26 miles.

1798. The hot dust-laden wind blowing from Sahara desert to Mediterranean region is called the [Karnataka Postal Circle Examination-2000]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Sirocco.

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Sirocco is a hot, dry, dust-laden wind that blows from the Sahara Desert towards the Mediterranean region.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Sirocco with other regional winds such as the Chinook or Mistral, which have different characteristics and locations.

Explanations: The Sirocco is a hot, dry wind that originates in the Sahara Desert and moves towards the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its high temperatures and dust content, which it picks up as it crosses the desert. This wind is particularly notable for its impact on the climate and weather conditions in the Mediterranean region.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Chinook is a warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, not from the Sahara to the Mediterranean.
Option B: The Fohn is a warm, dry wind that descends the leeward side of a mountain range, typically in the Alps, not from the Sahara to the Mediterranean.
Option C: The Mistral is a cold, dry wind that blows from the north over southern France towards the Mediterranean, not from the Sahara.
Option D: The Sirocco is the correct term for the hot, dust-laden wind blowing from the Sahara to the Mediterranean region.

Mnemonic: Sirocco: Sahara to Sea, Scorching and Dusty

1799. Which country gifted the statue of liberty to united state [Staff Selection Commission Examination-1993]

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

Exam Relevance: Staff Selection Commission Examination, UPSC, Civil Services Examination

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the origin of the Statue of Liberty with other historical monuments or gifts.

Explanations: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States in 1886. It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel. The statue was intended as a symbol of friendship and freedom between the two nations.

Option Analysis:

Option A: India did not gift the Statue of Liberty to the United States.
Option B: France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States.
Option C: China did not gift the Statue of Liberty to the United States.
Option D: Pakistan did not gift the Statue of Liberty to the United States.

1800. "Revere all the Buddhas, revere the dharma, revere the sangha" Which among the following quotes this .....?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Mathura Lion capital.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, IAS, Competitive Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Mathura Lion capital is an important archaeological artifact that includes inscriptions related to Buddhism. It is known to contain a phrase that reveres the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the inscriptions found on different artifacts, such as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription or Asoka Edicts, which do not contain the specific phrase.

Explanations: The Mathura Lion capital is an important archaeological artifact that includes inscriptions related to Buddhism. One of the inscriptions on the Mathura Lion capital is known to contain the phrase "Revere all the Buddhas, revere the dharma, revere the sangha." This phrase is a significant part of Buddhist teachings and is specifically found on this artifact.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Allahabad Pillar Inscription does not contain the specific phrase related to revering the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
Option B: Asoka Edict XII does not contain the specific phrase related to revering the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
Option C: Asoka Edict X does not contain the specific phrase related to revering the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
Option D: The Mathura Lion capital contains the specific phrase "Revere all the Buddhas, revere the dharma, revere the sangha."

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