General knowledge MCQ – Change your future

71. Which monotheistic religion was founded by the prophet Muhammad? [SBI Clerk Examination-2010]

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

Exam Relevance: SBI Clerk Examination, IBPS PO, SSC CGL

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: Islam is a monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Islam with other monotheistic religions like Christianity or Judaism.

Explanations: Islam is the monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Muhammad. It is based on the teachings of the Quran, which Muslims believe to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad. The other options, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, are not monotheistic religions founded by Muhammad.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Christianity is a monotheistic religion, but it was not founded by Muhammad.
Option B: Islam is the correct answer as it is a monotheistic religion founded by Muhammad.
Option C: Hinduism is not a monotheistic religion and was not founded by Muhammad.
Option D: Buddhism is not a monotheistic religion and was not founded by Muhammad.

Mnemonic: Mnemonic: "I M U" - Islam, Muhammad, Unique.

72. Which one of the following was a major decision taken at the fifth BRICS summit held recently? [Goa PSC Examination-2018]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Establishment of a new development bank.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have made several significant decisions at their summits, including the establishment of a new development bank.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the establishment of the development bank with other initiatives like military exercises or cultural exchanges, which are also important but not the primary focus of this question.

Explanations: The fifth BRICS summit, held in Durban, South Africa in 2013, saw the establishment of the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Development Bank. This bank was created to provide financial support for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging economies. The establishment of the NDB was a major decision taken at this summit, aimed at reducing the dependency on traditional Western financial institutions.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The establishment of the New Development Bank was a significant decision taken at the fifth BRICS summit.
Option B: Incorrect. Reformation of the United Nations was not a major decision taken at the fifth BRICS summit.
Option C: Incorrect. While military exercises are conducted, they were not a major decision at the fifth BRICS summit.
Option D: Incorrect. Cultural exchanges are important but were not a major decision at the fifth BRICS summit.

Mnemonic: NDB for New Development Bank

73. Which variety of Papaya gives maximum Papain? [General Knowledge for Punjab National Bank(IBPS) Examination-1993]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Pusa Gaint.

Exam Relevance: Punjab National Bank(IBPS), UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Papain is an enzyme found in papaya that is used in various industrial and medical applications. Different varieties of papaya can produce varying amounts of papain.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the different varieties of papaya and their specific characteristics, leading to incorrect selection.

Explanations: Pusa Gaint is known to produce the highest amount of papain among the given options. This variety has been specifically developed to maximize the yield of papain, making it the correct choice for this question.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Pusa Delicious is a variety known for its taste and quality, not specifically for papain content.
Option B: Pusa Majesty is another variety, but it is not known for having the highest papain content.
Option C: Pusa Gaint is the variety that produces the maximum amount of papain.
Option D: Pusa Dwarf is a smaller variety and is not known for high papain content.

Mnemonic: Gaint for Great Papain

74. Which world religion is practiced most in India today? [RRB JE Examination-1983]

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

Exam Relevance: RRB JE, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Hinduism is the predominant religion in India, practiced by the majority of the population.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the religious demographics of India with other countries where different religions are more prevalent.

Explanations: Hinduism is the most widely practiced religion in India, with a significant majority of the population identifying as Hindu. This is due to the historical and cultural roots of Hinduism in the Indian subcontinent.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Hinduism is the most widely practiced religion in India.
Option B: Incorrect. Buddhism is not the most widely practiced religion in India.
Option C: Incorrect. Christianity is not the most widely practiced religion in India.
Option D: Incorrect. Islam is not the most widely practiced religion in India.

Mnemonic: H for Hinduism, H for Home (India).

75. Which ocean/sea does not touch India's boundries? [Arunachal Pradesh PSC Examination-2008]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Pasific ocean.

Exam Relevance: Arunachal Pradesh PSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, but it does not border India.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Pacific Ocean with the Indian Ocean, which does border India.

Explanations: India is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Bay of Bengal to the east, both of which are parts of the Indian Ocean. The Pacific Ocean, being the largest ocean, does not touch India's boundaries.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Bay of Bengal borders India to the east.
Option B: The Arabian Sea borders India to the west.
Option C: The Pacific Ocean does not border India.
Option D: The Indian Ocean borders India through the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.

76. What was Elsa's song called in the first Frozen film? [Himachal Pradesh Postal Circle Examination-1988]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Let it go.

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

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The song "Let it go" is a well-known track from the first Frozen film, sung by Elsa as she embraces her powers.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the song title with other popular songs from Disney films or other musicals.

Explanations: In the first Frozen film, Elsa sings "Let it go" as she leaves her kingdom and embraces her ice powers. This song is a pivotal moment in the film and is widely recognized.

Option Analysis:

Option A: "This is me" is a song from the movie "The Greatest Showman," not from Frozen.
Option B: "Let it go" is the correct song title from the first Frozen film.
Option C: "My way" is a popular song by Frank Sinatra, not from Frozen.
Option D: "My happy ending" is a song from the second Frozen film, not the first.

Mnemonic: FROZEN: L-E-T I-T G-O

77. Which Indian civilization developed the concept of a round earth? [Karnataka Forest Department Examination-1999]

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

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Gupta period is known for significant advancements in science, mathematics, and astronomy.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the contributions of different ancient Indian civilizations, particularly the Mauryan and Gupta periods.

Explanations: The Gupta period, also known as the Golden Age of India, saw remarkable developments in various fields, including astronomy. Indian astronomers of the Gupta era, such as Aryabhata, proposed the concept of a spherical Earth. Aryabhata's work, the Aryabhatiya, contains calculations and theories that suggest a round Earth. This places the Gupta civilization as a significant contributor to the understanding of the Earth's shape.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Mauryan period is known for political and administrative achievements, not specifically for scientific advancements related to the shape of the Earth.
Option B: The Indus Valley civilization is known for its urban planning and early forms of writing, but not for astronomical or geographical theories.
Option C: The Aryan civilization is associated with the development of Vedic literature and early Indian culture, but not specifically with the concept of a round Earth.
Option D: The Gupta period is correctly identified as the era when Indian astronomers proposed the concept of a spherical Earth.

Mnemonic: Gupta, Globe, Geometry

78. A creek flowed through the ravine. A ravine is a : [PWD Karnataka Examination-2007]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Deep valley.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, PWD Karnataka, Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: A ravine is a narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by a river or stream.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse a ravine with a cave or a forest, as both can be associated with natural landscapes.

Explanations: A ravine is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, typically formed by the erosive action of a river or stream. This makes it a type of deep valley. The other options do not accurately describe a ravine.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Distant mountains are not related to the formation or description of a ravine.
Option B: A dark cave is an enclosed space, not a valley or a landscape feature formed by a stream.
Option C: A dense forest is a type of vegetation cover, not a geological feature like a ravine.
Option D: A deep valley accurately describes a ravine, which is a narrow, deep valley with steep sides.

Mnemonic: Ravine: River's Valley

79. Which gas is known as laughing gas? [IBPS Clerk Examination-2008]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Nitrous oxide.

Exam Relevance: IBPS Clerk, SSC CGL, UPSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Nitrous oxide is commonly known as laughing gas due to its euphoric effects when inhaled.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse nitrous oxide with other gases like nitrogen dioxide, which is a different compound with different properties.

Explanations: Nitrous oxide, also known as N2O, is a chemical compound that is often used as an anesthetic and analgesic in medical and dental procedures. It is called laughing gas because it can induce a feeling of euphoria and sometimes cause laughter when inhaled. This property makes it distinct from other gases listed in the options.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Nitrous oxide is the correct answer as it is commonly known as laughing gas.
Option B: Nitrogen dioxide is a different compound and is not known as laughing gas.
Option C: Hydrogen sulphide is a toxic gas and is not related to the term laughing gas.
Option D: Ammonia is a pungent gas and is not associated with the term laughing gas.

Mnemonic: Laughing gas, N2O, nitrous oxide.

80. Consider the following Statements: Dharma duties vary by class, occupation, gender, and age. Historians refer to the Indian modern period as Ancient period Naypyidaw is the Capital City of Myanmar. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true? [Services Civil UPSC Examination-1998]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Only 1, 3.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, Civil Services, IAS

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The correct answer is based on the accurate statements regarding Indian social structure and geography.

Common Mistakes: Students may incorrectly assume that the Indian modern period is the same as the Ancient period, leading to confusion.

Explanations: Statement 1 is true because Dharma duties in Hinduism do vary by class (varna), occupation (ashrama), gender, and age. Statement 2 is false because historians refer to the Indian modern period as the period from the 18th century onwards, not the Ancient period. Statement 3 is true as Naypyidaw is indeed the capital city of Myanmar.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect because it includes statement 2, which is false.
Option B: Incorrect because it includes statement 2, which is false.
Option C: Incorrect because it excludes statement 1, which is true.
Option D: Correct because it includes only the true statements 1 and 3.

Mnemonic: Dharma varies, Naypyidaw Myanmar.

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