GK PRACTICE SET 14

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Q452. Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available for Indians as well as foreigners?

  1. Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
  2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
  3. Right to protection of language, script and culture of minorities
  4. Right to elementary education

Answer: 3. Right to protection of language, script and culture of minorities

Explanation: Article 29 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protect the language, script, and culture of minorities to both citizens and foreigners residing in India. Other rights listed here are generally restricted to Indian citizens.

Q453. In which year was the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award renamed as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award, which is the highest sporting honour in the nation?

  1. 2014
  2. 2021
  3. 1991
  4. 2019

Answer: 2. 2021

Explanation: The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was renamed as the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in August 2021 to honor the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

Q454. Where did the indigenous sport ‘Gatka’ originate from?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Manipur
  3. Punjab
  4. Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: 3. Punjab

Explanation: Gatka is a traditional martial art form that originated in Punjab. It is practiced primarily by the Sikh community and involves the use of wooden sticks or swords.

Q455. Where is the largest football stadium in India located?

  1. Kolkata
  2. Goa
  3. Bengaluru
  4. New Delhi

Answer: 1. Kolkata

Explanation: The Salt Lake Stadium (also known as Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan) in Kolkata is the largest football stadium in India, with a seating capacity of over 85,000.

Q457. Which of the following statements accurately describes application software?

  1. Application software is used only by software developers and does not impact regular users.
  2. Application software refers to the operating system that provides a user-friendly interface to interact with the computer.
  3. Application software is responsible for managing and controlling computer hardware components.
  4. Application software is designed to perform specific tasks or functions to meet the user’s needs.

Answer: 4. Application software is designed to perform specific tasks or functions to meet the user’s needs.

Explanation: Application software refers to programs designed to help users perform specific tasks, such as word processing, spreadsheet management, or web browsing. Examples include MS Word, Excel, and Photoshop.

Q458. Who discovered the atomic number based on X-ray wavelength in 1913?

  1. AEB de Chancourtois
  2. Dmitri Mendeleev
  3. Henry Moseley
  4. RA Millikan

Answer: 3. Henry Moseley

Explanation: Henry Moseley discovered the relationship between the atomic number and X-ray wavelengths in 1913, leading to the modern arrangement of elements in the periodic table based on atomic numbers.

Q459. What is the colour of the sending-off card in football?

  1. Black
  2. Red
  3. Blue
  4. Yellow

Answer: 2. Red

Explanation: In football, a red card is shown to a player who has committed a serious offense, resulting in their dismissal from the game.

Q460. Parkash Singh Badal passed away in April 2023. He served as Chief Minister of _______ for five times.

  1. Bihar
  2. Punjab
  3. Himachal Pradesh
  4. Haryana

Answer: 2. Punjab

Explanation: Parkash Singh Badal was a prominent political leader from Punjab and served as the Chief Minister of the state five times.

Q461. As on 31 March 2024, apart from the Ministry of Home Affairs, which of the following ministries is headed by Shri Amit Shah?

  1. Ministry of Cooperation
  2. Ministry of Minority Affairs
  3. Ministry of Coal
  4. Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Answer: 1. Ministry of Cooperation

Explanation: As of 31 March 2024, Shri Amit Shah serves as the Minister of Home Affairs and also heads the Ministry of Cooperation.

Q462. ________ was posthumously conferred the second-highest civilian award in India, the Padma Vibhushan in the field of public affairs in 2023.

  1. GMC Balayogi
  2. Dilip Mahalanabis
  3. Mulayam Singh Yadav
  4. Balkrishna Doshi

Answer: 3. Mulayam Singh Yadav

Explanation: Mulayam Singh Yadav, a veteran politician and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2023 for his contributions to public affairs.

Q463. Which group of animals has a segmented spinal column together with a few primitive forms in which the backbone is represented by a notochord?

  1. Arthropoda
  2. Echinodermata
  3. Mollusca
  4. Vertebrata

Answer: 4. Vertebrata

Explanation: Vertebrates are characterized by a segmented spinal column or backbone. In some primitive forms, the backbone is represented by a notochord.

Q464. In 2026, which country will host Asian Games?

  1. India
  2. China
  3. Japan
  4. Nepal

Answer: 1. India

Explanation: India is set to host the Asian Games in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s sporting history.

Q465. PC Mahalanobis is remembered as a major contributor of India’s developmental path because he __________.

(A) set up Indian Institutes of Management located in different parts of India
(B) formulated the Second Five-Year Plan
(C) was the first Minister of Statistics and Programme Implementation

  1. Only (A) and (C) are true
  2. Only (A) and (B) are true
  3. Only (A) is true
  4. Only (B) is true

Answer: 4. Only (B) is true

Explanation: PC Mahalanobis is best known for formulating the Second Five-Year Plan (1956–1961), which emphasized industrialization and economic development in India.

Q466. Which of the following is the default alignment of text in a Microsoft Word document?

  1. Center
  2. Left
  3. Justified
  4. Right

Answer: 2. Left

Explanation: By default, text in a Microsoft Word document is aligned to the left margin unless changed manually.

Q467. The Kutch festival is held at ___________.

  1. Surat
  2. Rajkot
  3. Bhuj
  4. Ahmedabad

Answer: 3. Bhuj

Explanation: The Kutch Festival, also known as the Rann Utsav, is held in Bhuj, Gujarat, showcasing the vibrant culture and traditions of the region.

Q468. Which of the following is NOT a mutation-based disease?

  1. Sickle cell anaemia
  2. Malaria
  3. Phenylketonuria
  4. Down syndrome

Answer: 2. Malaria

Explanation: Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted through mosquito bites, not by genetic mutations. The other diseases listed are mutation-based.

Q469. The British Government passed a law in the year 1856. It was meant for which among the following social reforms?

  1. Abolition of the Practice of Sati
  2. Widow Remarriage
  3. Abolition of Practice of Child Marriage
  4. Law against Murdering of Female Child

Answer: 2. Widow Remarriage

Explanation: The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act was passed in 1856, allowing widows to remarry and addressing social reform issues in India.

Q470. Bharat Muni, in his Natya Shastra, categorises musical instruments into four different parts. What is the categorisation of musical instruments by Bharat Muni based on?

  1. Different sounds of the musical instruments
  2. The uses of the musical instruments in different occasions
  3. Different materials used in the musical instruments
  4. The shape of the musical instruments

Answer: 4. The shape of the musical instruments

Explanation: Bharat Muni classified musical instruments into four categories—stringed (Veena), wind (Sushira), percussion (Avanaddha), and solid (Ghana)—based on their shape and structure.

Q471. On 7 November 2022, the Supreme Court of India upheld the reservations for the weaker sections (EWS). Which of the following amendments brought this reservation in the first place?

  1. 103rd Amendment of the Constitution
  2. 102nd Amendment of the Constitution
  3. 104th Amendment of the Constitution
  4. 101st Amendment of the Constitution

Answer: 1. 103rd Amendment of the Constitution

Explanation: The 103rd Constitutional Amendment introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in educational institutions and government jobs.

Q472. The Atal Tunnel has been built by Border Road Organisation at an altitude of 3000 metres. Which places are connected by this tunnel?

  1. Shimla to Ladakh
  2. Shimla to Srinagar
  3. Manali to Shimla
  4. Manali to Lahaul-Spiti

Answer: 4. Manali to Lahaul-Spiti

Explanation: The Atal Tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti, providing all-weather connectivity to the region.

Q473. The Bhotia dance form is a folk-dance from which of the following Indian states?

  1. Goa
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Odisha
  4. Uttarakhand

Answer: 4. Uttarakhand

Explanation: The Bhotia dance form originates from the Bhotia tribe of Uttarakhand and reflects their cultural heritage.

Q474. Since 1994, Winter Olympics traditionally take place _____ after the Summer Olympics.

  1. 4 years
  2. 3 months
  3. 6 months
  4. 2 years

Answer: 4. 2 years

Explanation: Since 1994, the Winter Olympics have been held two years after the Summer Olympics, creating an alternating schedule every two years.

Q475. What is the use of Net National Product (NNP)?

  1. To calculate per capita income
  2. To calculate exports
  3. To calculate balance of payments
  4. To calculate imports

Answer: 1. To calculate per capita income

Explanation: Net National Product (NNP) is used to calculate the per capita income of a country, which helps assess the average income earned per person.

Q476. The fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games were organised in Bhopal city in which year?

  1. 2022
  2. 2020
  3. 2021
  4. 2023

Answer: 4. 2023

Explanation: The fifth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was held in Bhopal in 2023.

Q477. Which of the following statements about climate is INCORRECT?

  1. Coastal areas of India experience less contrasts in temperature conditions as compared to the interior of the country.
  2. India experiences comparatively stronger winters as compared to central Asia.
  3. India’s climate has characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climates.
  4. ‘Monsoon’ type of climate is found mainly in south and southeast Asia.

Answer: 2. India experiences comparatively stronger winters as compared to central Asia.

Explanation: India experiences milder winters compared to central Asia due to its geographical location and moderating influence of the Himalayas.

Q478. Terah taali dance belongs to which of the following states?

  1. Kerala
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Uttaranchal
  4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: 2. Rajasthan

Explanation: Terah Taali is a traditional folk dance performed by the Kamada community in Rajasthan.

Q479. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote a novel Anand Math based on which of the following rebellions/revolts?

  1. Mappila Rebellion
  2. Paika Rebellion
  3. Sanyasi Rebellion
  4. Kuki Revolt

Answer: 3. Sanyasi Rebellion

Explanation: “Anand Math” is based on the Sanyasi Rebellion, which took place in Bengal during the late 18th century.

Q480. Folk music sung on the birth of a child in some Indian states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, etc. is called _____.

  1. gari
  2. banna
  3. kohbar
  4. sohar

Answer: 4. sohar

Explanation: Sohar is a traditional folk song sung in celebration of the birth of a child in states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

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