GK PRACTICE SET 21

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Q651. Any citizen of India can make a declaration renouncing his/her Indian citizenship under the ________.

  1. Citizenship Act, 1975
  2. Citizenship Act, 1985
  3. Citizenship Act, 1955
  4. Citizenship Act, 1965

Answer: 3. Citizenship Act, 1955

Explanation: The Citizenship Act, 1955 governs the acquisition and termination of Indian citizenship. Under Section 8 of this Act, any Indian citizen can renounce their citizenship by making a declaration.

Q653. India’s first indigenous Aircraft Carrier, _____, conducted its maiden sea travel in August 2021 marking a significant step towards making military equipment in India.

  1. INS Vikrant
  2. INS Swades
  3. INS Kranti
  4. INS Vayudooth

Answer: 1. INS Vikrant

Explanation: INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier. It successfully completed its maiden sea trials in August 2021, marking a major milestone in India’s defense manufacturing capabilities under the “Make in India” initiative.

Q654. National income at constant prices means:

  1. Income estimated for next year prices
  2. Income estimated at base year prices
  3. Income estimated at current year prices
  4. Income estimated at any year prices

Answer: 2. Income estimated at base year prices

Explanation: National income at constant prices refers to the estimation of income using the prices of a fixed base year. This eliminates the impact of inflation and provides a more accurate comparison of economic performance over time.

Q655. The approach driven by seven engines, which is powered by Clean Energy and ‘Sabka Prayas’ is related to which scheme?

  1. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana
  2. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
  3. Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan
  4. PM Gati Shakti Master Plan

Answer: 4. PM Gati Shakti Master Plan

Explanation: The PM Gati Shakti Master Plan is a comprehensive infrastructure development initiative that integrates various sectors like roads, railways, and energy through a unified approach. It emphasizes clean energy and collective efforts (“Sabka Prayas”) to boost economic growth.

Q656. Balban followed the tradition of ‘Sijda and Pabos’ from which of the following traditions?

  1. Persian
  2. Chinese
  3. Mangol
  4. Roman

Answer: 1. Persian

Explanation: Sultan Balban adopted the Persian court traditions of Sijda (prostration) and Pabos (kissing the monarch’s feet) to emphasize the divine authority of the king and establish a strict hierarchical order in the court.

Q657. Which is the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion in India?

  1. Kaziranga National Park
  2. Sundarbans
  3. Gir Forest
  4. Dudhwa National Park

Answer: 3. Gir Forest

Explanation: The Gir Forest in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion in India. It is a protected area and a wildlife sanctuary dedicated to conserving this endangered species.

Q658. Which amongst the following Sultans shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad?

  1. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
  2. Feroz Shah Tughlaq
  3. Sikandar Lodhi
  4. Ibrahim Lodhi

Answer: 1. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

Explanation: Muhammad Bin Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (in present-day Maharashtra) in an attempt to centralize his administration. However, the plan was abandoned due to logistical challenges.

Q659. Which of the following is NOT an alignment option for text in a cell?

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

Answer: 3. Justified

Explanation: In spreadsheet applications like MS Excel, the standard alignment options for text in a cell are Left , Center , and Right . Justified alignment is typically used in word processors like MS Word but is not available in Excel for individual cells.

Q660. Which of the following is the official language of Tripura?

  1. Khasi
  2. Garo
  3. Kokborak
  4. Mizo

Answer: 3. Kokborak

Explanation: The official language of Tripura is Kokborak , which is spoken by the indigenous Tripuri people. Bengali is also widely spoken in the state.

Q661. Which of the following are needed for Skype to function on a computer?

  1. A webcam
  2. A microphone
  3. A speaker
  1. Only 1 and 3
  2. 1, 2, and 3
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. Only 1 and 2

Answer: 2. 1, 2, and 3

Explanation: For Skype to function properly, all three components—webcam (for video), microphone (for audio input), and speakers (for audio output)—are required to enable video calls and audio communication.

Q662. ___________ is one of the first criticisms of the caste system written by Mahatma Phule and published in the year 1873.

  1. Gulami Ki Kahani
  2. Gulamgiri
  3. Bharat Mein Jaati Evam Prajaati
  4. Jati ka Unmoolan

Answer: 2. Gulamgiri

Explanation: Gulamgiri (Slavery) is a seminal work by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule , published in 1873. It critiques the caste system and advocates for social reform and equality.

Q663. A _________________ is a cloud of dust and gas inside a galaxy.

  1. Photosphere
  2. Black hole
  3. Chromosphere
  4. Nebula

Answer: 4. Nebula

Explanation: A nebula is a vast cloud of dust, hydrogen, helium, and other gases found within galaxies. Nebulae are often regions where new stars are formed.

Q664. ___________ is a form of Sikh festival.

  1. Khamaj
  2. Hola Mohalla
  3. Bhairav
  4. Kalyan

Answer: 2. Hola Mohalla

Explanation: Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated annually to commemorate the martial tradition of Sikhism. It was started by Guru Gobind Singh and includes displays of martial arts, mock battles, and community service.

Q665. Who amongst the following Mughal emperors got classical Hindu mythological texts Ramayana and Mahabharata translated into Persian?

  1. Jahangir
  2. Aurangzeb
  3. Akbar
  4. Shah Jahan

Answer: 3. Akbar

Explanation: Akbar commissioned the translation of classical Hindu texts like the Ramayana and Mahabharata into Persian to promote cultural integration and foster harmony between Hindus and Muslims.

Q666. In 1812, who described the hypothesis that equal volumes of different gases contain an equal number of molecules?

  1. Amedeo Avogadro
  2. James Watt
  3. John Dalton
  4. Albert Einstein

Answer: 1. Amedeo Avogadro

Explanation: Amedeo Avogadro proposed the hypothesis in 1812, stating that equal volumes of gases, under the same conditions of temperature and pressure, contain an equal number of molecules. This is known as Avogadro’s Law .

Q667. Which of the following extensions is used to save MS-PowerPoint applications?

  1. .docx
  2. .txt
  3. .doc
  4. .ppt

Answer: 4. .ppt

Explanation: The file extension for Microsoft PowerPoint presentations is .ppt (or .pptx for newer versions). This format is specifically designed for creating and saving slide-based presentations.

Q668. In his ‘Drain of Wealth’ argument, who among the following stated that Britain was completely draining India?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai
  2. Dadabhai Naoroji
  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  4. Badruddin Tyabji

Answer: 2. Dadabhai Naoroji

Explanation: Dadabhai Naoroji introduced the “Drain of Wealth” theory, arguing that British colonial policies drained India’s wealth and resources, leading to widespread poverty and economic stagnation.

Q669. Which kind of computer security requires verifying the genuineness of the individuals or organizations that want to access a system?

  1. Non-repudiation
  2. Availability
  3. Authentication
  4. Confidentiality

Answer: 3. Authentication

Explanation: Authentication ensures that only genuine individuals or organizations gain access to a system by verifying their identity through methods like passwords, biometrics, or security tokens.

Q670. On the 74th Republic Day of India, President of Egypt, ____________, was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade.

  1. Gamal Abdel Nasser Husain
  2. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
  3. Muhammad Hosni El Sayed Mubarak
  4. Adly Mahmoud Mansour

Answer: 2. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

Explanation: Abdel Fattah El-Sisi , the President of Egypt, was the Chief Guest at India’s 74th Republic Day parade in 2023. His visit highlighted strengthening ties between India and Egypt.

Q671. In January 2022, which evacuation mission did the government of India launch to evacuate the Indians stranded in Ukraine?

  1. Operation Ganga
  2. Operation Safe Homecoming
  3. Operation Vande Bharat
  4. Operation Raahat

Answer: 1. Operation Ganga

Explanation: Operation Ganga was launched in February 2022 to evacuate Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Q673. Brahmo Samaj was earlier known as:

  1. Veda Samaj
  2. Prarthana Samaj
  3. Arya Samaj
  4. Bramho Sabha

Answer: 4. Bramho Sabha

Explanation: The Brahmo Samaj was initially founded as the Bramho Sabha by Raja Ram Mohan Roy in 1828. It later evolved into the Brahmo Samaj, advocating monotheism and social reforms.

Q674. The original constitution did NOT mention any fundamental duty because:

  1. Initially, fundamental duties were not expected to be performed
  2. It was expected that the citizens of the country would perform their duties willingly
  3. It was expected that the citizens of the country would perform their duties forcefully
  4. Initially, fundamental duties were punishable as per the Constitution

Answer: 2. It was expected that the citizens of the country would perform their duties willingly

Explanation: The original Constitution of India did not include Fundamental Duties because it was assumed that citizens would voluntarily fulfill their responsibilities toward the nation without legal enforcement.

Q675. ___________ Fundamental Duties were added in Part IV-A of the Constitution under Article 51-A in the year 1976 through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment.

  1. Eight
  2. Ten
  3. Twelve
  4. Nine

Answer: 2. Ten

Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) added 10 Fundamental Duties under Article 51-A in Part IV-A of the Constitution to promote patriotism and discipline among citizens.

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