GK PRACTICE SET 24

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Q741. The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India comes under the:

  1. Ministry of Finance
  2. Ministry of Home Affairs
  3. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
  4. Ministry of Rural Development

Answer: 2. Ministry of Home Affairs

Explanation:
The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner , responsible for conducting the Census of India and other demographic surveys, operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs .

Q742. Which type of soil is found on about 40% of the total area of India?

  1. Black soil
  2. Red and Yellow soil
  3. Laterite soil
  4. Alluvial soil

Answer: 4. Alluvial soil

Explanation:
Alluvial soil covers approximately 40% of India’s land area , particularly in the Indo-Gangetic plains, making it the most widespread soil type in the country. It is highly fertile and ideal for agriculture.

Q743. Who wrote the book ‘Gulamgiri’?

  1. Jyotiba Phule
  2. Dwarkanath Tagore
  3. Swami Shraddhanand
  4. BR Ambedkar

Answer: 1. Jyotiba Phule

Explanation:
The book ‘Gulamgiri’ (Slavery) was written by Jyotiba Phule in 1873. It critiques the caste system and advocates for social equality and justice.

Q744. In cricket, ________ is called by the umpire when the bowler doesn’t deliver the ball within reach of the batter.

  1. Wide
  2. Dead ball
  3. No ball
  4. Yorker

Answer: 1. Wide

Explanation:
A wide is called when the bowler delivers a ball that is too far from the batter to play a normal cricket shot. It results in one extra run being awarded to the batting team.

Q745. Which amongst the following statements is correct about Mughal emperor Akbar?

  1. He was declared emperor in 1602.
  2. He founded a new religion called ‘Din-e Ilahi’.
  3. He was highly educated and knew many languages.
  4. He fought and won the third battle of Panipat against the Hindu King Hemu.

Answer: 2. He founded a new religion called ‘Din-e Ilahi’.

Explanation:
Akbar founded the syncretic religion ‘Din-e Ilahi’ in 1582 to promote religious harmony. Statement 4 is incorrect because Akbar won the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556 against Hemu, not the third.

Q747. Who wrote the Indian patriotic song, ‘Sare Jahan se Acchha, Hindustan Hamara’?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore
  2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
  3. Mohammad Iqbal
  4. Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: 3. Mohammad Iqbal

Explanation:
The patriotic song ‘Sare Jahan se Acchha’ was written by Mohammad Iqbal in 1904. It became a symbol of Indian nationalism during the freedom struggle.

Q748. Which of the following states/UTs has the first 100% fully digital literate Panchayat in India?

  1. Delhi
  2. Puducherry
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Kerala

Answer: 4. Kerala

Explanation:
Kerala achieved the distinction of having the first 100% digitally literate Panchayat in India as part of its efforts to promote digital inclusion.

Q749. Which of the following is the festival of Kerala that heralds the harvest season, lasts for 10 days, and has snake boat races etc.?

  1. Thiruvathira
  2. Onam
  3. Thrissur Pooram
  4. Vishu

Answer: 2. Onam

Explanation:
Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated with great enthusiasm. It includes cultural events, traditional feasts, and famous snake boat races .

Q750. When and where did the first Asian Games take place?

  1. 1951, New Delhi
  2. 1982, Punjab
  3. 2014, Maharashtra
  4. 2010, New Delhi

Answer: 1. 1951, New Delhi

Explanation:
The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India, in 1951 , marking the beginning of this multi-sport event.

Q751. The Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of concurrent list from ______________.

  1. Australia
  2. Germany
  3. USSR
  4. Japan

Answer: 1. Australia

Explanation:
The Concurrent List , which includes subjects on which both the Union and State governments can legislate, was borrowed from the Australian Constitution .

Q753. As per the Census of India-2011, the density of population per km² was ________ persons.

  1. 320
  2. 382
  3. 345
  4. 394

Answer: 2. 382

Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011 , the population density of India was 382 persons per square kilometer .

Q754. In 2022, the National Green Tribunal advised which of the following Ministries to form a three-member panel to formulate safeguards and guidelines to be followed by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities?

  1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  2. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  3. Ministry of Law and Justice
  4. Ministry of Home Affairs

Answer: 1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Explanation:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to form a panel to address environmental concerns.

Q755. The 9th Men’s ICC T20 World Cup Cricket 2024 will be hosted by which of the following countries?

  1. Canada and USA
  2. India and Sri Lanka
  3. West Indies and USA
  4. India and Bangladesh

Answer: 1. Canada and USA

Explanation:
The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada and the USA , marking the first time the tournament is held in these countries.

Q756. Which type of system did the leaders of independent India decide to adopt?

  1. A system that would promote the welfare of the government
  2. A system that would promote the welfare of a few rather than all
  3. A system that would promote the welfare of all rather than a few
  4. A system that would promote the welfare of private enterprises

Answer: 3. A system that would promote the welfare of all rather than a few

Explanation:
India adopted a welfare state model , aiming to promote the welfare of all citizens through inclusive policies and equitable development.

Q757. Identify a carbohydrate but does not fit into the definition.

  1. Maltose
  2. Sucrose
  3. Fructose
  4. Rhamnose

Answer: 4. Rhamnose

Explanation:
Rhamnose is a sugar-like compound but is classified as a deoxy sugar , making it an exception to the typical definition of carbohydrates.

Q759. Which Mughal ruler was responsible for the execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in the year 1675?

  1. Aurangzeb
  2. Shahjahan
  3. Akbar
  4. Jahangir

Answer: 1. Aurangzeb

Explanation:
Aurangzeb executed Guru Tegh Bahadur , the ninth Sikh Guru, in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam and advocating for religious freedom.

Q760. India hosted Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023 at:

  1. Bhubaneswar and Rourkela
  2. Patna and Gaya
  3. Nashik and Nagpur
  4. Amritsar and Bathinda

Answer: 1. Bhubaneswar and Rourkela

Explanation:
The 2023 Men’s Hockey World Cup was hosted in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela , Odisha.

Q761. Who is Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission as on 31 March 2024?

  1. Mrs. Preeti Sudan
  2. Shri Manoj Soni
  3. Shri BN Jha
  4. Ms. Smita Nagaraj

Answer: 2. Shri Manoj Soni

Explanation:
As of March 31, 2024 , Shri Manoj Soni serves as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .

Q762. Which of the following planets does NOT have a ring around it?

  1. Jupiter
  2. Saturn
  3. Uranus
  4. Mercury

Answer: 4. Mercury

Explanation:
Mercury does not have any rings. Planets like Saturn , Jupiter , and Uranus have prominent or faint ring systems.

Q763. Which MS Excel function can be used to sum up the numbers entered in a group of cells?

  1. COUNT
  2. AVERAGE
  3. MAX
  4. SUM

Answer: 4. SUM

Explanation:
The SUM function in MS Excel is used to calculate the total of numbers in a range of cells.

Q764. In which year was the 15th National Census Survey of India conducted?

  1. 1991
  2. 2011
  3. 2021
  4. 2001

Answer: 2. 2011

Explanation:
The 15th National Census of India was conducted in 2011 , providing detailed demographic data.

Q765. According to the Census of India 2011, most people had out-migrated from _____ to other states in India.

  1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
  2. Rajasthan and Gujarat
  3. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
  4. Maharashtra and Gujarat

Answer: 1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011 , Uttar Pradesh and Bihar recorded the highest out-migration rates due to economic and employment opportunities in other states.

Q767. Which city is referred to as the ‘Manchester of India’?

  1. Ahmedabad
  2. Kanpur
  3. Kolkata
  4. Mumbai

Answer: 1. Ahmedabad

Explanation:
Ahmedabad is often called the ‘Manchester of India’ due to its prominence in the textile industry.

Q768. Which of the following teams won the IPL 2023 championship?

  1. Gujarat Titans
  2. Mumbai Indians
  3. Lucknow SuperGiants
  4. Chennai Super Kings

Answer: 4. Chennai Super Kings

Explanation:
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the IPL 2023 championship by defeating the Gujarat Titans in the final.

Q769. Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Mars is the warmest planet.
  2. The size of Jupiter and Mars is similar.
  3. The size of Earth and Venus is almost similar.
  4. The density of Saturn is similar to that of Earth.

Answer: 3. The size of Earth and Venus is almost similar.

Explanation:
Earth and Venus are often referred to as “sister planets” because of their similar sizes and compositions. Other statements are factually incorrect.

Q770. How many types of writs can be issued by the Supreme Court to protect the Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens?

  1. Six
  2. Four
  3. Five
  4. Seven

Answer: 3. Five

Explanation:
The Supreme Court can issue five types of writs under Article 32 to protect Fundamental Rights: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto .

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