General knowledge MCQ – Change your future

871. The most powerful woman in business in India as related by the "Fortune" for the year 2012 is [West Bengal PSC Examination-1996]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Chanda Kochhar.

Exam Relevance: West Bengal PSC, UPSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Chanda Kochhar was recognized as the most powerful woman in business in India by "Fortune" magazine in 2012.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the year or the individual due to the changing landscape of business leadership.

Explanations: Chanda Kochhar was the CEO of ICICI Bank, one of India's largest private sector banks. Her leadership and contributions to the banking sector made her a prominent figure in the business world. In 2012, "Fortune" magazine recognized her as the most powerful woman in business in India.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Chanda Kochhar was indeed recognized by "Fortune" magazine in 2012.
Option B: Prabha Parameswaran is a notable businesswoman but was not recognized by "Fortune" in 2012 for this specific title.
Option C: Debjani Ghosh is a prominent figure in the technology sector but was not recognized by "Fortune" in 2012 for this title.
Option D: Anjali Bansal is a business leader but was not recognized by "Fortune" in 2012 for this title.

Mnemonic: C for Chanda, C for CEO, C for "Fortune" Choice.

872. Baby of a sheep is known as a..... [SSC CPO Examination-1982]

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

Exam Relevance: SSC CPO, UPSC, Bank PO, Civil Services

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The term "lamb" refers to a young sheep.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the terms for young animals, such as "kitten" for cats or "puppy" for dogs.

Explanations: A lamb is the correct term for a baby sheep. This is a basic fact of animal terminology.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Kitten is the term for a baby cat, not a sheep.
Option B: Puppy is the term for a baby dog, not a sheep.
Option C: Lamb is the correct term for a baby sheep.
Option D: Cub is the term for a baby bear, not a sheep.

Mnemonic: Lamb = Little Animal Baby of Mammal

873. In which of the following city Elephant festival is celebrated annually? [ISRO Examination-2001]

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

Exam Relevance: ISRO, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Elephant Festival is an annual event celebrated in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Elephant Festival with other cultural festivals in Rajasthan or other parts of India.

Explanations: The Elephant Festival is a significant cultural event held annually in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is part of the larger Elephant Festival celebrations that take place during the Holi festival. The festival features decorated elephants, elephant races, and other cultural performances, making it a unique and important event in Jaipur.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Kota does not host the Elephant Festival.
Option B: Jaipur is the correct location for the Elephant Festival.
Option C: Jodhpur does not host the Elephant Festival.
Option D: Ajmer does not host the Elephant Festival.

Mnemonic: ELEPHANT FESTIVAL = JAI (Jaipur)

874. Humayun Nama was written by [NTSE Examination-2002]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Gulbadan Begum.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, NTSE, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Humayun Nama is a historical memoir written by Gulbadan Begum, the sister of Mughal Emperor Humayun.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the authorship of historical texts, mistaking other Mughal figures for the author.

Explanations: Humayun Nama is a historical memoir that provides insights into the life and times of Humayun, written by his sister Gulbadan Begum. This memoir is an important source for understanding the Mughal dynasty and the period in which Humayun lived. The text is written from a personal perspective, offering a unique and intimate view of the Mughal court and the events of the time.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Humayun himself did not write Humayun Nama; he was the subject of the memoir.
Option B: Akbar, Humayun's son, did not write Humayun Nama; he was a patron of other historical works.
Option C: Abdul Fazi was a court historian and poet, but he did not write Humayun Nama.
Option D: Gulbadan Begum, the sister of Humayun, wrote Humayun Nama, making this the correct answer.

Mnemonic: Gulbadan, sister, memoir.

875. The liquid metal used in Thermometer is [National Council for Education Research and Training (NCERT) Examination-1982]

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

Exam Relevance: NEET, JEE, GRE, GMAT

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Mercury is commonly used in thermometers due to its high thermal conductivity and ability to expand and contract uniformly with temperature changes.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse mercury with other metals like copper or silver, which are not suitable for thermometers due to their different thermal properties.

Explanations: Mercury is used in thermometers because it has a high thermal conductivity and expands uniformly with temperature changes, making it ideal for accurate temperature measurement. Other metals like copper, silver, and aluminum do not have these properties, making them unsuitable for use in thermometers.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Copper is not used in thermometers because it does not expand uniformly with temperature changes.
Option B: Mercury is the correct choice because it expands uniformly with temperature changes, making it ideal for accurate temperature measurement.
Option C: Silver is not used in thermometers because it does not have the necessary thermal properties for accurate temperature measurement.
Option D: Aluminum is not used in thermometers because it does not expand uniformly with temperature changes.

876. Which is the world's highest mountain range? [Haryana Forest Department Examination-2014]

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

Exam Relevance: Haryana Forest Department Examination, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Himalayas are the world's highest mountain range, containing the highest peak, Mount Everest.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the Andes as the highest mountain range due to its length and prominence.

Explanations: The Himalayas are the world's highest mountain range, with Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, reaching an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet). This makes the Himalayas the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world but not the highest.
Option B: The Himalayas are the world's highest mountain range.
Option C: The Atlas Mountains are located in North Africa and are not the highest mountain range.
Option D: The Barisan Mountains are located in Indonesia and are not the highest mountain range.

Mnemonic: H for Highest, H for Himalayas.

877. The 9 degree channel is located on which Islands? [Rajasthan Postal Circle Examination-1996]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Arabian Sea Islands.

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

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The 9 degree channel is a geographical feature located in the Arabian Sea, specifically between the Lakshadweep Islands and the Indian mainland.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the location of the 9 degree channel with other geographical features in the Bay of Bengal or other offshore islands.

Explanations: The 9 degree channel is a navigational route in the Arabian Sea, situated between the Lakshadweep Islands and the Indian mainland. This channel is named after its latitude, which is approximately 9 degrees north. The Arabian Sea Islands, particularly the Lakshadweep Islands, are the correct location for this channel.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The 9 degree channel is located in the Arabian Sea, near the Lakshadweep Islands.
Option B: Incorrect. The Bay of Bengal Islands are not the location of the 9 degree channel.
Option C: Incorrect. The term "Offshore Islands" is too broad and does not specifically refer to the Arabian Sea Islands.
Option D: Incorrect. The correct answer is provided in Option A.

878. In which two Indian States of the four mentioned below, it is necessary to hold certain minimum educational qualifications to be eligible to contest Panchayat Elections? 1. Punjab 2. Haryana 3. Karnataka 4. Rajasthan Select the correct answer using the code given below [General Knowledge for Sikkim Police Examination-2001]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) 2 and 4.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: In certain Indian states, specific educational qualifications are required to contest Panchayat elections. This is a regulation to ensure a certain level of education among the elected representatives.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the states that have such requirements with those that do not, leading to incorrect selection.

Explanations: Haryana and Rajasthan are the two states where it is necessary to hold certain minimum educational qualifications to be eligible to contest Panchayat elections. This requirement is aimed at ensuring that elected representatives have a basic level of education to effectively perform their duties.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect because Punjab does not have such educational requirements for Panchayat elections.
Option B: Correct as Haryana and Rajasthan have the necessary educational qualifications for Panchayat elections.
Option C: Incorrect because Karnataka does not have such educational requirements for Panchayat elections.
Option D: Incorrect because Punjab does not have such educational requirements for Panchayat elections.

Mnemonic: HAR: Haryana and Rajasthan

879. Hugo de Cries based his theory of mutation on observing the organism [General Knowledge for SBI SO Examination-1997]

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

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

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Hugo de Vries, a Dutch botanist, is known for his work on mutations and the theory of discontinuous evolution. He based his theory on observations of the evening primrose plant, Oenothera lamarckiana.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Hugo de Vries's work with that of Gregor Mendel, who used pea plants for his genetic experiments.

Explanations: Hugo de Vries observed sudden and significant changes in the evening primrose plant, Oenothera lamarckiana. These changes, which he termed "mutations," were the basis for his theory of discontinuous evolution. This work was distinct from Mendel's experiments with pea plants, which focused on inheritance patterns rather than sudden genetic changes.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Drosophila was used by Thomas Hunt Morgan for genetic studies, not by Hugo de Vries.
Option B: Pea plants were used by Gregor Mendel for his genetic experiments, not by Hugo de Vries.
Option C: Oenothera was the organism Hugo de Vries used to observe mutations and develop his theory of discontinuous evolution.
Option D: Elephants are not relevant to Hugo de Vries's work on mutations.

Mnemonic: Oenothera, Odd Mutations, Hugo's Observations

880. Which among the following is the junior most among all 4 ranks of Indian Air Force?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Flight Lieutenant.

Exam Relevance: SSC, UPSC, CDS, NDA

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The rank structure in the Indian Air Force is hierarchical, with Flight Lieutenant being the lowest among the given options.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the order of ranks or misinterpret the hierarchy.

Explanations: In the Indian Air Force, the rank hierarchy from junior to senior is as follows: Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, and Group Captain. Therefore, Flight Lieutenant is the junior most rank among the given options.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Wing Commander is a senior rank in the Indian Air Force.
Option B: Squadron Leader is a rank senior to Flight Lieutenant but junior to Wing Commander.
Option C: Flight Lieutenant is the junior most rank among the given options.
Option D: Group Captain is the most senior rank among the given options.

Mnemonic: FLY - Flight Lieutenant is Youngest

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