GK PRACTICE SET 25

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Q771. Which of the following is an example of system software?

  1. Windows operating system
  2. Adobe Photoshop
  3. Microsoft Word
  4. Google Chrome

Answer: 1. Windows operating system

Explanation:
System software manages and controls the hardware and provides a platform for running application software. Examples include operating systems like Windows , macOS, and Linux. Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Google Chrome are application software.

Q772. Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Lord Mahavira who is the _______ Tirthankara of Jainism.

  1. 25th
  2. 26th
  3. 23rd
  4. 24th

Answer: 4. 24th

Explanation:
Lord Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism. He lived in the 6th century BCE and is considered the last Tirthankara of this era.

Q773. The Green Revolution led to an increase in the agricultural output primarily due to the use of HYV seeds. Here, HYV refers to:

  1. High Yielding Variance
  2. Heat Yielding Variant
  3. High Yielding Variety
  4. High Yield Variant

Answer: 3. High Yielding Variety

Explanation:
HYV stands for High Yielding Variety , which refers to seeds developed during the Green Revolution that significantly increased agricultural productivity.

Q774. Which of the following is an input device?

  1. Speaker
  2. Monitor
  3. Printer
  4. Keyboard

Answer: 4. Keyboard

Explanation:
An input device is used to provide data or instructions to a computer. A keyboard is an input device, while speakers, monitors, and printers are output devices.

Q776. Who among the following is a famous classical dancer?

  1. Sonal Mansingh
  2. Asha Bhosle
  3. Pratibha Ray
  4. S Janaki

Answer: 1. Sonal Mansingh

Explanation:
Sonal Mansingh is a renowned Indian classical dancer specializing in Bharatanatyam and Odissi. Asha Bhosle and S Janaki are playback singers, while Pratibha Ray is a writer.

Q777. Gurpurab is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He was the _________ guru of Sikhs?

  1. second
  2. third
  3. first
  4. fourth

Answer: 3. first

Explanation:
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the first Sikh Guru and the founder of Sikhism. His teachings form the foundation of the religion.

Q778. Which of the following Amendment Acts led to the insertion of Article 21A?

  1. Eighty-seventh Amendment Act, 2003
  2. Eighty-sixth Amendment Act, 2002
  3. Eighty-fourth Amendment Act, 2002
  4. Eighty-fifth Amendment Act, 2002

Answer: 2. Eighty-sixth Amendment Act, 2002

Explanation:
The 86th Amendment Act, 2002 added Article 21A to the Constitution, making free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14.

Q779. As of 01 January 2023, who is the chairman of UPSC?

  1. Dr. Manoj Soni
  2. Shri Rajeev Nayan Choubey
  3. Dr. TCA Anant
  4. Mrs. Preeti Sudan

Answer: 1. Dr. Manoj Soni

Explanation:
As of January 1, 2023 , Dr. Manoj Soni is the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .

Q780. Which of the following committees had recommended the inclusion of a chapter on the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India?

  1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1976)
  2. JR Varma Committee (1996)
  3. Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
  4. Swaran Singh Committee (1976)

Answer: 4. Swaran Singh Committee (1976)

Explanation:
The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution, which were later added through the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 .

Q781. Which sport is NOT played in mixed doubles?

  1. Handball
  2. Badminton
  3. Tennis
  4. Table tennis

Answer: 1. Handball

Explanation:
Handball does not have a mixed doubles category. Mixed doubles events are common in sports like badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

Q782. Which of the following is NOT an Olympics Sport? (As of March, 2023)

  1. Cricket
  2. Rowing
  3. Sailing
  4. 3×3 Basketball

Answer: 1. Cricket

Explanation:
While rowing, sailing, and 3×3 basketball are Olympic sports, cricket is not currently part of the Olympics (as of March 2023).

Q784. According to the Census of India-2011, which state has the largest gap between male and female literacy rates?

  1. Assam
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Karnataka
  4. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: 2. Rajasthan

Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011 , Rajasthan had the largest gender gap in literacy rates, with a significant difference between male and female literacy.

Q785. Which of the following currency notes was discarded by the Government of India in November 2016?

  1. ₹100
  2. ₹200
  3. ₹500
  4. ₹2,000

Answer: 3. ₹500

Explanation:
In November 2016 , the Indian government demonetized ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes as part of its move to curb black money and counterfeit currency.

Q786. Which of the following pairs of Indian rivers is west flowing?

  1. Mahanadi and Godavari
  2. Krishna and Kaveri
  3. Mahanadi and Krishna
  4. Narmada and Tapi

Answer: 4. Narmada and Tapi

Explanation:
The Narmada and Tapi rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea, unlike most Indian rivers that flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal.

Q787. As per Census of India 2011, in which of the following states was the total population less than 10 lakh?

  1. Telangana
  2. Sikkim
  3. Goa
  4. Tripura

Answer: 2. Sikkim

Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011 , Sikkim had a total population of less than 10 lakh, making it one of the least populous states in India.

Q788. Suppose a mine worker asks his son, aged 9 years, to help him in his work instead of going to school. Which Article of the Constitution of India will be violated in this case?

  1. Article 18
  2. Article 24
  3. Article 20
  4. Article 29

Answer: 2. Article 24

Explanation:
Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 in factories, mines, or hazardous employment. This ensures the right to education and protection for children.

Q789. Which Governor General of India issued the famous Regulation XVII in 1829, which declared the practice of Sati illegal and punishable by the courts?

  1. Lord Ellenborough
  2. Lord William Bentinck
  3. Lord Minto
  4. Lord Napier

Answer: 2. Lord William Bentinck

Explanation:
Lord William Bentinck , the Governor-General of India, abolished the practice of Sati in 1829 through Regulation XVII , declaring it illegal and punishable.

Q790. Which is the Standard Meridian of India?

  1. 84°40ʹ E
  2. 82°30ʹ E
  3. 81°30ʹ E
  4. 83°30ʹ E

Answer: 2. 82°30ʹ E

Explanation:
The Standard Meridian of India passes through 82°30ʹ E longitude , near Allahabad, and serves as the basis for Indian Standard Time (IST).

Q791. What is the main sense organ that virtual reality displays are aiming for?

  1. Smell
  2. Taste
  3. Vision
  4. Touch

Answer: 3. Vision

Explanation:
Virtual reality (VR) displays primarily target the sense of vision to create immersive experiences. Other senses like touch and sound are also incorporated but are secondary.

Q792. The Yakshagana is the dance-drama primarily associated with which of the following states?

  1. Himachal Pradesh
  2. Karnataka
  3. Bihar
  4. Odisha

Answer: 2. Karnataka

Explanation:
Yakshagana is a traditional dance-drama form native to the state of Karnataka , known for its vibrant costumes, music, and storytelling.

Q793. Who amongst the following Delhi Sultanate rulers sent his army under Malik Kafur’s command to conquer South India?

  1. Ghiyas-ud-din Balban
  2. Iltutmish
  3. Alauddin Khilji
  4. Qutub-al-din Aibak

Answer: 3. Alauddin Khilji

Explanation:
Alauddin Khilji dispatched his general Malik Kafur to lead military campaigns in South India during his reign.

Q794. Which of the following statements is correct about the Five-Year Plan?

  1. All Five-Year Plans have equal rates of growth.
  2. The Planning Commission was constituted in 1951.
  3. The first Five-Year Plan was started in 1951.
  4. The President was the ex-officio chairperson of the Planning Commission.

Answer: 3. The first Five-Year Plan was started in 1951.

Explanation:
India’s First Five-Year Plan was launched in 1951 , focusing on agriculture and rural development. The Planning Commission was established earlier in 1950 , and the Prime Minister was its ex-officio chairperson.

Q796. _________ of the Constitution of India has provisions for legal enforcement of the fundamental rights.

  1. Article 28
  2. Article 19
  3. Article 32
  4. Article 29

Answer: 3. Article 32

Explanation:
Article 32 guarantees the right to constitutional remedies , empowering citizens to seek enforcement of their Fundamental Rights through writs.

Q797. Which of the following is a food-borne disease caused by the consumption of contaminated food or beverages?

  1. Malaria
  2. Tuberculosis
  3. Chicken pox
  4. Cholera

Answer: 4. Cholera

Explanation:
Cholera is a water- and food-borne disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae . It spreads through contaminated food and water.

Q798. Which planet is the second largest planet in our solar system and also has the biggest and brightest rings around it?

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

Answer: 1. Saturn

Explanation:
Saturn is the second-largest planet in the solar system and is famous for its extensive and prominent ring system.

Q799. Writ of Mandamus is a Fundamental Right classifiable under:

  1. the right to equality
  2. cultural and educational rights
  3. constitutional remedies
  4. the right to freedom of religion

Answer: 3. constitutional remedies

Explanation:
The writ of Mandamus (“we command”) is classified under constitutional remedies (Article 32), which protect Fundamental Rights.

Q800. Jamshedi Navroz is a festival of _________ community.

  1. Hindu
  2. Jain
  3. Parsi
  4. Christian

Answer: 3. Parsi

Explanation:
Jamshedi Navroz is a festival celebrated by the Parsi community to mark the Persian New Year, based on the Zoroastrian calendar.

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