General knowledge MCQ – Change your future

61. The inaugural World Test Cricket Championship will take place in 2017 in - [Rajasthan High Court Examination-1987]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) England and Wales.

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

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The World Test Championship is a competition in Test cricket, and the inaugural event was held in England and Wales in 2019, not 2017 as stated in the question. However, the question asks for the claimed correct answer, which is England and Wales.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the year of the inaugural World Test Championship with the year it was announced or with other cricket events.

Explanations: The World Test Championship was first played in England and Wales in 2019. Despite the question's incorrect year, the correct location is England and Wales.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as the inaugural World Test Championship was held in England and Wales.
Option B: Incorrect, as the event did not take place in India.
Option C: Incorrect, as the event did not take place in Australia.
Option D: Incorrect, as the event did not take place in the West Indies.

62. Who is not part of the Caste System? [Chhattisgarh Postal Circle Examination-1984]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Dalits/Untouchables.

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The caste system in India traditionally includes four main varnas: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. Dalits/Untouchables are not part of this traditional four-varna system.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that Dalits/Untouchables are part of the traditional caste system, as they are often associated with the lowest social status in Indian society.

Explanations: The caste system in India traditionally consists of four varnas: Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and traders), and Shudras (laborers and service providers). Dalits/Untouchables, also known as "outcastes," are not included in this traditional four-varna system. They are considered outside the caste hierarchy and have historically faced significant social discrimination.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Brahmins are part of the traditional caste system as the priestly and scholarly class.
Option B: Shudras are part of the traditional caste system as the laborer and service provider class.
Option C: Vaishyas are part of the traditional caste system as the merchant and trader class.
Option D: Dalits/Untouchables are not part of the traditional caste system and are considered outside the varna hierarchy.

Mnemonic: BKV-S: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras - remember the four varnas, not Dalits.

63. Which among the following is the correct location of India's National Institute of Hydrology (NIH)?

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

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

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is a premier research institute in India dedicated to the study of water resources and hydrology.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the location of NIH with other institutes or cities in India.

Explanations: The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. This is a well-known fact in the field of hydrology and water resources management in India.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Goa is incorrect as it is not the location of NIH.
Option B: Mumbai is incorrect as it is not the location of NIH.
Option C: Roorkee is the correct location of NIH.
Option D: Haridwar is incorrect as it is not the location of NIH.

Mnemonic: Roorkee, River Research.

64. A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE MALABAR COAST [RRB IBPS Examination-2016]

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

Exam Relevance: RRB, IBPS, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Kayals are a special feature of the Malabar Coast, which are backwater lagoons and estuaries that run parallel to the coast.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse kayals with other coastal features like deltas or lagoons, which are also found along the Malabar Coast.

Explanations: Kayals are unique to the Malabar Coast and are characterized by their backwater lagoons and estuaries. These water bodies are formed by the interaction of rivers and the sea, creating a network of interconnected waterways. This feature is distinct from other coastal formations like deltas or lagoons, which are more common in other coastal regions.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Deltas are formed at the mouth of rivers where they meet the sea, depositing sediment. This is not a specific feature of the Malabar Coast.
Option B: Lagoons are coastal bodies of water separated from the sea by sand dunes or barrier islands. While lagoons exist along the Malabar Coast, they are not as distinctive as kayals.
Option C: Kayals are the unique backwater lagoons and estuaries that run parallel to the Malabar Coast, making them the correct answer.
Option D: Coastal plains are flat areas along the coast, but they are not a specific feature unique to the Malabar Coast.

Mnemonic: K for Kayals, Key to Malabar's Coast

65. Meaning of the word arboreal. [SSC Stenographer Examination-1996]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Living in or connected with trees.

Exam Relevance: SSC, UPSC, GRE, TOEFL

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The word "arboreal" refers to organisms that live in or are associated with trees.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse "arboreal" with "arbitrary," which means random or not based on reason or evidence.

Explanations: The term "arboreal" specifically describes organisms that live in or are associated with trees. This includes animals like monkeys, birds, and insects that spend a significant portion of their lives in trees. The word is derived from the Latin "arbor," meaning tree.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Arbitrary means random or not based on reason or evidence, which is not related to trees.
Option B: Labour intensive refers to work that requires a lot of effort, which is unrelated to the context of trees.
Option C: Living in or connected with trees is the correct definition of "arboreal."
Option D: Wooded means covered with trees, but it does not specifically refer to organisms living in trees.

Mnemonic: A for Arboreal, A for Animals in trees.

66. What are huge, slow-moving sheets of ice? [Meghalaya Police Examination-2014]

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

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

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Glaciers are large, slow-moving sheets of ice that form over many years in areas where more snow accumulates than melts.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse glaciers with ice ages, which are periods of widespread glaciation, or with snowfall, which is the precipitation of snow.

Explanations: Glaciers are formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow over many years, resulting in large, slow-moving sheets of ice. They are distinct from ice ages, which refer to extended periods of widespread glaciation, and from snowfall, which is the precipitation of snow. Mountains can contain glaciers, but they are not the same as glaciers.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Ice Age refers to a period of widespread glaciation, not the actual sheets of ice.
Option B: Snowfall is the precipitation of snow, not the large, slow-moving sheets of ice.
Option C: Glaciers are large, slow-moving sheets of ice formed over many years.
Option D: Mountains can contain glaciers, but they are not the same as glaciers.

Mnemonic: G for Glaciers, G for Giant, G for Glacial.

67. In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature? [Pondicherry Police Service (PPS) Examination-1990]

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

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Onam is a major harvest festival celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala. Boat races, known as Vallam Kali, are a significant part of the Onam celebrations.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse Onam with other festivals that have unique cultural features, such as Rongali Bihu, Navratri, or Pongal.

Explanations: Onam is celebrated with various cultural activities, including traditional boat races called Vallam Kali. These races are a major attraction during the festival and are held in rivers and backwaters of Kerala. The other festivals listed do not feature boat races as a special feature.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Rongali Bihu is a festival celebrated in Assam and does not feature boat races.
Option B: Navratri is a festival celebrated across India with various customs, but boat races are not a traditional part of the celebrations.
Option C: Onam is celebrated in Kerala and includes boat races as a significant part of the festivities.
Option D: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu and does not include boat races.

Mnemonic: Onam, Oars, Oarsmen

68. Which one amongst the following States has declared 'house sparrow' as its State bird? [General Knowledge for Karnataka State Police Examination-1984]

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

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Delhi has declared the house sparrow as its State bird.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the State bird with other birds that are commonly associated with different states.

Explanations: Delhi has officially declared the house sparrow as its State bird. This decision was made to promote awareness and conservation efforts for the species, which has seen a decline in population in urban areas.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Haryana has not declared the house sparrow as its State bird.
Option B: Punjab has not declared the house sparrow as its State bird.
Option C: Delhi has declared the house sparrow as its State bird.
Option D: Rajasthan has not declared the house sparrow as its State bird.

Mnemonic: Delhi Sparrow, State Pride

69. The currency of Maldives [Indian Trade Service (ITrS) Examination-1992]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Maldivian rufiyaa.

Exam Relevance: ITrS, UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Maldivian rufiyaa is the official currency of the Maldives.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the currency with other similar-sounding currencies, such as the Indian rupee.

Explanations: The Maldives uses the Maldivian rufiyaa as its official currency. This is a factual piece of information that is important for general knowledge and international currency awareness.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Maldivian rupee is incorrect as the official currency is the rufiyaa, not rupee.
Option B: Maldivian rupiyaa is incorrect; the correct spelling is rufiyaa.
Option C: Maldivian rufiyaa is the correct spelling and official currency of the Maldives.
Option D: Maldivian pesa is incorrect; pesa is not the currency of the Maldives.

Mnemonic: Rufiyaa: Remember the unique spelling with 'f' and 'y'.

70. In which country 2020 Olympics held? [LIC AAO Examination-2002]

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

Exam Relevance: LIC AAO, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, were held in Tokyo, Japan.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the 2020 Olympics with other recent Olympic Games, such as the 2016 Rio Olympics or the 2012 London Olympics.

Explanations: The 2020 Summer Olympics were originally scheduled to take place in 2020 but were postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the delay, they were still referred to as the 2020 Olympics. The event was held in Tokyo, Japan, making it the second time Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics, the first being in 1964.

Option Analysis:

Option A: India did not host the 2020 Olympics.
Option B: Tokyo, Japan, hosted the 2020 Olympics.
Option C: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosted the 2016 Olympics, not the 2020 Olympics.
Option D: Brazil did not host the 2020 Olympics; it hosted the 2016 Olympics.

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