GK PRACTICE SET 16

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Q511. Articles 344 (1) and 351 of the Constitution of India are related to the:

  1. Third Schedule
  2. Sixth Schedule
  3. Fifth Schedule
  4. Eighth Schedule

Answer: 4. Eighth Schedule

Explanation: Articles 344(1) and 351 of the Indian Constitution pertain to the languages included in the Eighth Schedule, which lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution.

Q512. The zone separating the troposphere from the stratosphere is called the ________________.

  1. Stratomerge
  2. Tropopause
  3. Tropomerge
  4. Stratopause

Answer: 2. Tropopause

Explanation: The tropopause is the boundary layer that separates the troposphere (the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere) from the stratosphere above it.

Q513. Which folk music does NOT belong to Tamil Nadu?

  1. Ammanaivari
  2. Villu Pattu
  3. Khubakeshei
  4. Nattupura

Answer: 3. Khubakeshei

Explanation: Khubakeshei is a folk song form from Manipur, not Tamil Nadu. The other options—Ammanaivari, Villu Pattu, and Nattupura—are traditional folk music forms of Tamil Nadu.

Q514. The term ‘banana kick’ is associated with which sport?

  1. Ice Hockey
  2. Boxing
  3. Hockey
  4. Football

Answer: 4. Football

Explanation: A “banana kick” is a type of curved kick in football (soccer), where the ball bends in the air due to spin, resembling the shape of a banana.

Q515. In which year was the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) formed?

  1. 1914
  2. 1931
  3. 1947
  4. 1928

Answer: 4. 1928

Explanation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was established in 1928 to regulate and promote cricket in India.

Q516. Which folk music is a mix of Indian and western music and is popular in Goa?

  1. Mando
  2. Maand
  3. Pai songs
  4. Pawada

Answer: 1. Mando

Explanation: Mando is a unique form of folk music from Goa that blends Indian and Western musical traditions, often featuring romantic and social themes.

Q517. A ________ is issued to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction, which is not legally vested, or acting without jurisdiction or acting against the principles of natural justice.

  1. writ of mandamus
  2. writ of habeas corpus
  3. writ of prohibition
  4. writ of quo warranto

Answer: 3. writ of prohibition

Explanation: A writ of prohibition is issued by a higher court to prevent a lower court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting outside the scope of its authority.

Q518. Federalism in the Indian constitutional context means:

  1. the existence of only one level of government in the country
  2. the existence of one nation, one government in the country
  3. the existence of states in the country
  4. the existence of more than one level of government in the country

Answer: 4. the existence of more than one level of government in the country

Explanation: Federalism in India refers to the division of powers between the central government and state governments, ensuring multiple levels of governance.

Q519. Bhavai is a dance form that belongs to which of the following states?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Odisha
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Bihar

Answer: 1. Rajasthan

Explanation: Bhavai is a traditional folk dance form from Rajasthan, characterized by energetic performances and vibrant costumes.

Q520. Who is known as the Father of Modern Dance in India?

  1. Kelucharan Mohapatra
  2. Uday Shankar
  3. Pandit Birju Maharaj
  4. Atombapu Sharma

Answer: 2. Uday Shankar

Explanation: Uday Shankar is regarded as the Father of Modern Dance in India for his pioneering work in blending Indian classical dance with Western techniques.

Q521. Of the football clubs listed below, which is the oldest in India?

  1. Calcutta FC
  2. Bombay FC
  3. Madras FC
  4. FC Kochin

Answer: 1. Calcutta FC

Explanation: Calcutta FC, established in 1872, is the oldest football club in India and one of the oldest in Asia.

Q522. Who developed the technique of preserving the quality of food by raising its temperature to prevent microbial growth in the food?

  1. Robert Koch
  2. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
  3. Louis Pasteur
  4. Joseph Lister

Answer: 3. Louis Pasteur

Explanation: Louis Pasteur developed the process of pasteurization, which involves heating food to kill harmful microorganisms while preserving its quality.

Q523. The Prarthana Samaj was established in ________ by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang.

  1. Bombay
  2. Calcutta
  3. Adyar
  4. Delhi

Answer: 1. Bombay

Explanation: The Prarthana Samaj, a socio-religious reform movement, was founded in Bombay in 1867 by Dr. Atma Ram Pandurang.

Q524. What happens in case of market equilibrium:

(a) Market demand = market supply
(b) There is no excess supply in the market

  1. Neither (a) nor (b)
  2. Only (a)
  3. Both (a) and (b)
  4. Only (b)

Answer: 3. Both (a) and (b)

Explanation: Market equilibrium occurs when market demand equals market supply, resulting in no excess supply or demand in the market.

Q525. The ‘Western disturbances’ originate from the ____.

  1. East China Sea
  2. Mediterranean Sea
  3. Arabian Sea
  4. Red Sea

Answer: 2. Mediterranean Sea

Explanation: Western disturbances are weather systems that originate over the Mediterranean Sea and bring winter rainfall to northern India.

Q526. In field hockey, ________ occurs when a player pushes the ball and raises it off the ground.

  1. flick
  2. centre pass
  3. slap
  4. bully

Answer: 1. flick

Explanation: A flick in field hockey is a technique where the player raises the ball off the ground using a pushing motion, often used during penalty corners.

Q527. Which of the following statements about the Pala Dynasty of eastern India is INCORRECT?

  1. The Pala dynasty was founded by Gopala.
  2. Dharmapala founded the Valabhi university.
  3. The Pala kings were followers of Buddhism.
  4. Devapala was the grandson of Gopala.

Answer: 2. Dharmapala founded the Valabhi university.

Explanation: The Valabhi university was not founded by Dharmapala; it existed earlier. However, Dharmapala is known for founding the Vikramashila university.

Q529. Which organisation launched the Indian Customs Compliance Information Portal (CIP) for providing free access to information on all Customs procedures and regulatory compliance for nearly 12,000 Customs Tariff items in the year 2021?

  1. Central Board for Indirect Taxes & Customs
  2. Income Tax Settlement Commission
  3. Central Board for Direct Taxes
  4. Directorate of Enforcement

Answer: 1. Central Board for Indirect Taxes & Customs

Explanation: The Central Board for Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) launched the Customs Compliance Information Portal (CIP) in 2021.

Q530. The Citizenship Act, 1955 does NOT deal with ____________.

  1. termination
  2. election
  3. determination
  4. acquisition

Answer: 2. election

Explanation: The Citizenship Act, 1955 deals with the acquisition, termination, and determination of citizenship but does not address elections.

Q531. In which of the following years did the Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act come into force?

  1. 2001
  2. 2020
  3. 2015
  4. 2009

Answer: 3. 2015

Explanation: The Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act came into force in 2015, facilitating the Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh.

Q532. The music of traditional _______ consists of thumri and other lyrical song forms.

  1. Kuchipudi
  2. Kathak
  3. Kathakali
  4. Sattriya

Answer: 2. Kathak

Explanation: Kathak, a classical dance form, incorporates lyrical elements such as thumri and ghazals in its performances.

Q534. What is the name of the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?

  1. Khasi
  2. Anamudi
  3. Mahendragiri
  4. Kangchenjunga

Answer: 3. Mahendragiri

Explanation: Mahendragiri is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats, located in Odisha.

Q535. Which of the following types of crops are sown after the end of the monsoon season?

  1. Zaid crops
  2. Kharif crops
  3. Rabi crops
  4. Vital crops

Answer: 3. Rabi crops

Explanation: Rabi crops are sown after the monsoon season, typically between October and December, and harvested in spring.

Q536. Where is the Narora Nuclear Power plant located?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Karnataka

Answer: 1. Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: The Narora Nuclear Power Plant is located in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh.

Q537. On what type of data can MS Excel functions operate?

  1. External data sources only
  2. Range of cells or groups of cells
  3. Entire worksheets only
  4. Individual cells only

Answer: 2. Range of cells or groups of cells

Explanation: MS Excel functions can operate on ranges of cells or groups of cells, allowing users to perform calculations on multiple data points simultaneously.

Q538. Which is the largest part of the northern plains and is formed of older alluvium?

  1. Terai
  2. Bhangar
  3. Khadar
  4. Bhabar

Answer: 2. Bhangar

Explanation: Bhangar is the largest part of the northern plains, composed of older alluvial soil deposited by rivers.

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