General knowledge MCQ – Change your future

301. When did The Constituion of India came into effect? [SSC CHSL Examination-2001]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) 26 January 1950.

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

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day in India.

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse the date with 26 November 1949, which is the date when the Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly.

Explanations: The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, but it came into effect on 26 January 1950. This date marks the day when India officially became a republic, with its own constitution and a democratically elected government.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 26 November 1949 is the date when the Constitution was adopted, not when it came into effect.
Option B: 26 January 1950 is the correct date when the Constitution of India came into effect.
Option C: 26 January 1947 is not a relevant date in the context of the Constitution of India.
Option D: 26 January 1949 is not a relevant date in the context of the Constitution of India.

302. Who are historians? [IBPS PO Examination-2017]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) People who study history.

Exam Relevance: IBPS PO, UPSC, SSC, GRE

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: Historians are individuals who study and research history.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse historians with those who make history, which refers to individuals who have a significant impact on historical events.

Explanations: Historians are professionals who specialize in the study of history. They analyze historical documents, artifacts, and other sources to understand past events, cultures, and societies. The term "historian" specifically refers to those who study history, not those who create or influence historical events.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Historians are people who study history.
Option B: Incorrect. People who make history are those who influence or create significant historical events, not those who study history.
Option C: Incorrect. People who study science are scientists, not historians.
Option D: Incorrect. People who make science are scientists, not historians.

303. When oil leaks into the sea, we call it, [Andhra Pradesh PSC Examination-2000]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Marine Pollution.

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

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Marine pollution refers to the introduction of harmful substances or products into the ocean, which can include oil spills.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse marine pollution with other forms of pollution, such as air or land pollution.

Explanations: Oil leaks into the sea are a form of pollution that affects marine ecosystems. This type of pollution is specifically categorized as marine pollution because it directly impacts the marine environment.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Oil leaks into the sea are a form of marine pollution.
Option B: Incorrect. "Sea damage" is not a standard term used to describe oil spills or pollution.
Option C: Incorrect. Since Option A is correct, this option is not applicable.
Option D: Incorrect. Since Option A is correct, this option is not applicable.

Mnemonic: Oil Spill = Sea Sickness

304. Which one of the following dams is constructed across Krishna River? [General Knowledge for Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) Examination-1998]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Srisailam Dam.

Exam Relevance: Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Srisailam Dam is a masonry gravity dam constructed across the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Srisailam Dam with other dams on different rivers, such as Ukai Dam on the Tapi River, Krishnaraja Sagar Dam on the Kaveri River, or Mettur Dam on the Kaveri River.

Explanations: Srisailam Dam is located on the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a masonry gravity dam and is one of the largest in the country. The dam serves multiple purposes including irrigation, power generation, and flood control. The other options listed are dams on different rivers: Ukai Dam is on the Tapi River, Krishnaraja Sagar Dam is on the Kaveri River, and Mettur Dam is also on the Kaveri River.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Ukai Dam is located on the Tapi River, not the Krishna River.
Option B: Krishnaraja Sagar Dam is located on the Kaveri River, not the Krishna River.
Option C: Srisailam Dam is correctly located on the Krishna River.
Option D: Mettur Dam is located on the Kaveri River, not the Krishna River.

Mnemonic: Sri-Krishna: Srisailam on Krishna.

305. Who wrote the novel 'The Lord of the Rings'? [Andhra Pradesh PSC Examination-1993]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) J.R.R Tolkien.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, Competitive Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of the famous fantasy novel 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the author with other well-known fantasy or science fiction writers.

Explanations: J.R.R. Tolkien wrote 'The Lord of the Rings', a renowned fantasy novel series. The other authors listed are known for different works in different genres.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Robert A. Heinlein is a science fiction author, not the author of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Option B: Charles Dickens is a famous author of classic literature, not fantasy.
Option C: J.R.R. Tolkien is the correct author of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Option D: Isaac Asimov is a science fiction author, not the author of 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Mnemonic: Tolkien, Towers, and Treasures

306. Who wrote the line " A thing of beauty is a joy forever"? [General Knowledge for Indian Bank(IBPS) Examination-1988]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) John Keats.

Exam Relevance: IBPS, UPSC, SSC, GRE

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The line "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" is a famous opening line from John Keats' poem "Endymion."

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse this line with other Romantic poets such as P. B. Shelley or William Wordsworth, who also wrote about beauty and nature.

Explanations: John Keats wrote the poem "Endymion" in 1818, which begins with the line "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." This line is widely recognized and often quoted, making it a significant piece of literary knowledge.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Robert Browning did not write this line. He is known for his dramatic monologues and other works.
Option B: John Keats is the correct author of the line "A thing of beauty is a joy forever."
Option C: P. B. Shelley wrote many famous poems, but not this particular line.
Option D: William Wordsworth is known for his nature poetry, but he did not write this line.

307. Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband? [General Knowledge for Assam Secretariat Examination-1988]

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

Exam Relevance: UPSC Civil Services, State PSC Exams, Competitive General Knowledge Tests

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy, also contains provisions related to social and family laws, including the allowance for divorce in certain circumstances.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that the Manavadharmashastra (also known as Manusmriti) allows for divorce, as it is a well-known ancient text on dharma and social norms.

Explanations: The Arthashastra, written by Kautilya (also known as Chanakya), is a comprehensive treatise that covers a wide range of topics including governance, economics, and social laws. It allows for divorce in cases where a wife is deserted by her husband, making it the correct answer. The other texts mentioned (Kamasutra, Manavadharmashastra, and Sukranitisara) do not explicitly allow for divorce in such circumstances.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Kamasutra is primarily a text on love, eroticism, and sexual behavior, not on legal or social norms related to divorce.
Option B: Manavadharmashastra (Manusmriti) is a text on dharma and social norms, but it does not allow for divorce in cases of desertion by the husband.
Option C: Sukranitisara is a text on statecraft and administration, but it does not specifically address the allowance for divorce in cases of desertion.
Option D: Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, includes provisions for divorce in cases where a wife is deserted by her husband.

Mnemonic: A for Arthashastra, A for Allowance (of divorce).

308. What is a sand fish [LIC AAO Examination-1995]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) A lizard.

Exam Relevance: LIC AAO, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The sand fish is a type of lizard known for its ability to move through sand as if swimming.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly think "sand fish" refers to an aquatic fish due to the term "fish" in its name.

Explanations: The term "sand fish" refers to a lizard, specifically the species Scincus scincus, which is known for its ability to burrow and move through sand. This lizard is often found in desert regions and has adapted to move through sand with ease, hence the name "sand fish."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as "sand fish" refers to a lizard, not a fish.
Option B: Correct, as "sand fish" is a type of lizard.
Option C: Incorrect, as the term "sand fish" specifically refers to a lizard, not a fish.
Option D: Incorrect, as the term "sand fish" does refer to a lizard.

Mnemonic: Sand Swim, Not Fin

309. A characteristic of the ASCII code is [General Knowledge for Rajasthan High Court Examination-1994]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Its independence from Hollerith code.

Exam Relevance: Rajasthan High Court Examination, Competitive Exams, IT Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a character encoding standard that represents text in computers, telecommunications equipment, and other devices. It is independent of the Hollerith code, which was an earlier system used for data processing on punched cards.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse ASCII with older encoding systems like Hollerith code, leading to misunderstandings about ASCII's independence.

Explanations: ASCII is a character encoding standard that represents text in computers and telecommunications equipment. It is independent of the Hollerith code, which was an earlier system used for data processing on punched cards. ASCII was designed to be a universal standard, and it does not rely on the Hollerith code for its functionality or character representation.

Option Analysis:

Option A: ASCII can represent more than 96 characters, including control characters, punctuation, and special symbols. This option is incorrect.
Option B: ASCII does not use zone codes 1010, 1011, and 1100. These zone codes are associated with other encoding systems. This option is incorrect.
Option C: ASCII is independent from Hollerith code, which is an older system used for data processing on punched cards. This option is correct.
Option D: Since not all options are correct, this option is incorrect.

Mnemonic: ASCII, not Hollerith, stands alone.

310. Which of the following statement is correct in respect of Indian agriculture? [General Knowledge for RBI Office Assistant Examination-1995]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Horticulture production in 2018-19 is expected to be higher as compared to foodgrain production.

Exam Relevance: RBI Office Assistant, UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Horticulture production includes fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other non-food crops, which have seen significant growth in recent years due to increased demand and better market prices. Foodgrain production, while still substantial, has not seen the same level of growth.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that foodgrain production is always higher than horticulture production due to the historical emphasis on food security.

Explanations: Horticulture production has been growing at a faster rate than foodgrain production in recent years. This is due to factors such as higher market prices, increased demand for fruits and vegetables, and better infrastructure for horticulture crops. Therefore, in 2018-19, horticulture production was expected to be higher than foodgrain production.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option is incorrect because foodgrain production is not expected to be higher than horticulture production in 2018-19.
Option B: This option is correct as horticulture production is expected to be higher than foodgrain production in 2018-19.
Option C: This option is incorrect because the government does not announce a minimum support price for all agricultural produces; it is typically for major foodgrains.
Option D: This option is incorrect because the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) is specifically for sugarcane and not for all commercial crops.

Mnemonic: H for Higher, H for Horticulture

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