General knowledge MCQ – Change your future

931. First recipient of Rajeev Ghandhi Khel Rattna. [SSC Stenographer Examination-2009]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Vishwanath Annand.

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

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Vishwanath Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 1991-92.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the first recipient with other notable sports personalities who have received the award.

Explanations: Vishwanath Anand, a chess grandmaster, was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 1991-92. This award is the highest sporting honor in India, and Anand's achievement marked the inception of this prestigious award.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Vishwanath Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
Option B: Incorrect. Milkha Singh is a renowned athlete but not the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
Option C: Incorrect. Sachin Tendulkar is a cricket legend but not the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.
Option D: Incorrect. Rahul Dravid is a cricket legend but not the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

Mnemonic: VAKR: Vishwanath Anand Khel Ratna

932. Groundwater mining in coastal areas can result into [General Knowledge for Jharkhand PSC Examination-2018]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Increase in the salinity of groundwater.

Exam Relevance: Jharkhand PSC, UPSC, GATE, Civil Services Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Groundwater mining in coastal areas can lead to an increase in the salinity of groundwater due to the intrusion of seawater into the aquifer.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that groundwater mining would decrease salinity by increasing the volume of freshwater in the aquifer.

Explanations: Groundwater mining involves the extraction of groundwater at a rate faster than it can be replenished. In coastal areas, this can cause a drop in the water table, leading to the intrusion of seawater into the freshwater aquifer. As a result, the salinity of the groundwater increases. This phenomenon is known as saltwater intrusion and is a significant concern in coastal regions where groundwater is heavily used for various purposes.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Groundwater mining can lead to saltwater intrusion, increasing the salinity of groundwater.
Option B: Incorrect. Groundwater mining does not decrease the toxicity of groundwater; it can increase salinity.
Option C: Incorrect. Groundwater mining does not decrease the salinity of groundwater; it can increase it due to saltwater intrusion.
Option D: Incorrect. Groundwater mining typically results in a decrease in the water table, not an increase.

Mnemonic: Saltwater Intrusion: S.W.I.T.

933. The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as "Turning of the wheel of law' at? [General Knowledge for RRC Group D Examination-2015]

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

Exam Relevance: RRC Group D, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as "Turning of the Wheel of Law," at Sarnath.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the location with other significant sites in the life of the Buddha, such as Bodh Gaya where he attained enlightenment.

Explanations: The Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as "Turning of the Wheel of Law," at Sarnath. This event is significant as it marks the beginning of his teaching and the spread of Buddhism. Sarnath is located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Sarnath is the location where the Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Option B: Incorrect. Sanchi is known for its Buddhist stupas but not for the first sermon.
Option C: Incorrect. Bodh Gaya is where the Buddha attained enlightenment, not where he delivered his first sermon.
Option D: Incorrect. Sravasti is another important site in the life of the Buddha but not the location of the first sermon.

Mnemonic: Sarnath: "S" for "Sermon," "S" for "Start."

934. How many key vision areas are there in the 'Digital India Plan'? [General Knowledge for CLAT Examination-1992]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) All the above.

Exam Relevance: CLAT, UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The 'Digital India Plan' aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. It includes several key vision areas that collectively aim to improve digital infrastructure, governance, and citizen empowerment.

Common Mistakes: Students might overlook the comprehensive nature of the 'Digital India Plan' and incorrectly assume that only one or two of the listed areas are part of the plan.

Explanations: The 'Digital India Plan' encompasses multiple key vision areas. These include: - Digital infrastructure as a utility to every citizen, ensuring access to digital services. - Governance and services on demand, improving the delivery of government services. - Digital empowerment of citizens, enhancing digital literacy and access to digital resources. Since all these areas are integral to the 'Digital India Plan', the correct answer is 'All the above'.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Digital infrastructure as a utility to every Citizen is one of the key vision areas.
Option B: Governance and services on demand is another key vision area.
Option C: Digital empowerment of citizens is also a key vision area.
Option D: All the above correctly encompasses all the key vision areas mentioned.

Mnemonic: DID: Digital Infrastructure, Governance, Empowerment

935. Biggest volcano in the solar system . [NDA Examination-2009]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Olympus Mons.

Exam Relevance: NDA Examination, UPSC, Civil Services Exam

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Olympus Mons with Earth's largest volcano, Mauna Loa, or other notable mountains like Mount Everest.

Explanations: Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system, with a height of about 22 km and a diameter of about 600 km. It is located on Mars and is a shield volcano, formed by the eruption of lava over a long period of time. This makes it significantly larger than any volcano on Earth.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system.
Option B: Incorrect. Mount Kiwi is not a known volcano in the solar system.
Option C: Incorrect. Deaden meles is not a known volcano in the solar system.
Option D: Incorrect. Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, not a volcano.

936. Consider the following Statements: Resistor will limit the high voltage Captain Samuel Nicholas Is The First Commandant Of The Marine Corps During Emergency State becomes all powerful and the centre go into the total control of states Which of the following statement(s) is/are true? [SBI Clerk Examination-1998]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Only 1, 2.

Exam Relevance: SBI Clerk, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The question tests knowledge of historical facts and constitutional provisions.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the roles and powers of different government bodies during emergencies.

Explanations: Statement 1 is true as a resistor limits voltage in an electrical circuit. Statement 2 is true as Captain Samuel Nicholas was indeed the first Commandant of the Marine Corps. Statement 3 is incorrect as during an emergency, the central government typically gains more power, not the states.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as statements 1 and 2 are true.
Option B: Incorrect, as statement 3 is false.
Option C: Incorrect, as statement 3 is false.
Option D: Incorrect, as statement 3 is false.

937. India's first-ever national police museum will establish in which city? [Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) Examination-1981]

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

Exam Relevance: IAS, UPSC, IDAS, Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The establishment of India's first national police museum is a significant development in the country's efforts to preserve and showcase the history and evolution of law enforcement.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the location with other major cities in India that have significant historical or cultural importance.

Explanations: Delhi, being the capital city of India, is often chosen for the establishment of national institutions and museums. The decision to establish the first national police museum in Delhi aligns with this trend, making it the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Chennai is not the correct location for India's first national police museum.
Option B: Delhi is the correct location for India's first national police museum.
Option C: Nagpur is not the correct location for India's first national police museum.
Option D: Kolkata is not the correct location for India's first national police museum.

Mnemonic: D for Delhi, D for Detective.

938. A genetically engineered form of brinjal known as the BT-brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is [General Knowledge for Circle Postal Rajasthan Examination-2014]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) To make it pest resistant.

Exam Relevance: Circle Postal Rajasthan Examination, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The BT-brinjal is a genetically modified variety of brinjal that has been engineered to be pest resistant.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the purpose of genetic modification with improving taste or shelf life, which are not the primary objectives of the BT-brinjal.

Explanations: The BT-brinjal is engineered to produce a protein derived from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). This protein is toxic to certain pests, making the plant pest resistant. This genetic modification is specifically aimed at reducing the need for chemical pesticides, thereby enhancing crop yield and reducing pest damage.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The BT-brinjal is designed to be pest resistant.
Option B: Incorrect. The primary objective is not to improve taste or nutritive qualities.
Option C: Incorrect. The BT-brinjal is not engineered to be drought resistant.
Option D: Incorrect. The BT-brinjal is not designed to extend its shelf life.

Mnemonic: BT = Bug Terminator

939. Who Was made the Raj Pramukh of united rajasthan which came into exixtence of march 25, 1948? [General Knowledge for IBPS PO Examination-1991]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Maharao of Kota.

Exam Relevance: IBPS PO, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Raj Pramukh was the constitutional head of the United States of Rajasthan, which was formed on March 25, 1948.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the roles of different Maharajas or the specific date of the formation of United Rajasthan.

Explanations: The Maharao of Kota was appointed as the Raj Pramukh of the United States of Rajasthan, which was formed on March 25, 1948. This position was significant as it represented the constitutional head of the newly formed state. The Maharao of Kota was chosen for this role due to his leadership and the political dynamics of the time.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The Maharaja of Dholpur was not appointed as the Raj Pramukh.
Option B: The Maharaja of Karauli was not appointed as the Raj Pramukh.
Option C: The Maharao of Kota was appointed as the Raj Pramukh.
Option D: The Maharaja of Sirohi was not appointed as the Raj Pramukh.

Mnemonic: Kota Raj Pramukh, March 25th.

940. Pick the adjective [IBPS Clerk Examination-2014]

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

Exam Relevance: IBPS Clerk, SSC CGL, CAT, GRE

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They provide additional information about the qualities or characteristics of a person, place, thing, or idea.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse nouns or verbs with adjectives. For example, "run" is a verb, "jumper" and "lady" are nouns, while "pink" is an adjective that describes a color.

Explanations: The word "pink" is an adjective because it describes the color of a noun. Adjectives provide descriptive qualities to nouns, and "pink" is used to describe the color of an object or person.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Run is a verb, not an adjective.
Option B: Jumper is a noun, not an adjective.
Option C: Pink is an adjective, describing a color.
Option D: Lady is a noun, not an adjective.

Mnemonic: PINK = Pretty In Nautical Kisses

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