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GK PRACTICE SET 26

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Q801. The 42nd amendment of the Indian Constitution added ________.

  1. Legislature
  2. Fundamental rights
  3. Fundamental duties
  4. National anthem

Answer: 3. Fundamental duties

Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 introduced Part IV-A to the Constitution, which includes Fundamental Duties for citizens. These duties were inspired by the Soviet Constitution.

Q802. We can add a table in an MS Word document from which of the following tabs?

  1. View Tab
  2. Home Tab
  3. Design Tab
  4. Insert Tab

Answer: 4. Insert Tab

Explanation:
In MS Word, you can insert a table by navigating to the Insert Tab and selecting the Table option.

Q803. The Battle of Khanua was fought between Babur and ________.

  1. Medini Rao
  2. Maharana Pratap
  3. Rana Ratna Singh
  4. Rana Sanga

Answer: 4. Rana Sanga

Explanation:
The Battle of Khanua (1527) was fought between Babur , the founder of the Mughal Empire, and Rana Sanga , the ruler of Mewar.

Q804. In which state is the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve located?

  1. Uttarakhand
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Assam
  4. Odisha

Answer: 1. Uttarakhand

Explanation:
The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Uttarakhand and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its rich biodiversity.

Q806. Article 15 of the Constitution of India entails:

  1. Cultural and educational rights
  2. Equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment
  3. Freedom of speech and expression
  4. Prohibition of discrimination against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth

Answer: 4. Prohibition of discrimination against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth

Explanation:
Article 15 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth , ensuring equality among citizens.

Q807. In which part of the Constitution will you find the six broad categories of Fundamental Rights?

  1. Part II
  2. Part III
  3. Part IV
  4. Part I

Answer: 2. Part III

Explanation:
Part III of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights , which include six broad categories such as Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, etc.

Q808. Giddha dance is a folk dance of which of the following states?

  1. Manipur
  2. Nagaland
  3. Punjab
  4. Odisha

Answer: 3. Punjab

Explanation:
Giddha is a traditional folk dance performed by women in Punjab , characterized by vibrant costumes and rhythmic movements.

Q809. Which of the following is NOT applicable to force?

  1. Force may change the shape of an object
  2. Force may change the direction of a moving object
  3. Force may increase the mass of the object
  4. Force may make an object move

Answer: 3. Force may increase the mass of the object

Explanation:
Force can change the shape, direction, or motion of an object but cannot directly increase its mass . Mass is a fundamental property of matter and remains constant unless altered by nuclear processes.

Q810. Secularism is a feature of the Indian Constitution, which means:

  1. The State can promote any religion.
  2. The State does not promote any religion.
  3. The State promotes the religion of the minority community.
  4. The State promotes the religion of the majority community.

Answer: 2. The State does not promote any religion.

Explanation:
Secularism in India means that the State treats all religions equally and does not promote or favor any particular religion.

Q811. According to the Census of India-2011, what is the sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) of India?

  1. 933
  2. 927
  3. 943
  4. 934

Answer: 1. 933

Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011 , the sex ratio of India was 933 females per 1000 males .

Q812. In India, statutory liquidity ratio is fixed by _____.

  1. India Brand Equity Foundation
  2. State government
  3. Commercial banks
  4. Reserve Bank of India

Answer: 4. Reserve Bank of India

Explanation:
The Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) is fixed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to regulate the liquidity in the banking system.

Q813. What is the keyboard shortcut for opening a blank new document in MS-Word?

  1. Ctrl + N
  2. Ctrl + S
  3. Ctrl + B
  4. Ctrl + C

Answer: 1. Ctrl + N

Explanation:
The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N opens a new blank document in MS-Word.

Q814. Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form of:

  1. Tripura
  2. Kerala
  3. Assam
  4. Tamil Nadu

Answer: 2. Kerala

Explanation:
Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form originating from Kerala , characterized by graceful movements and expressions.

Q816. Fundamental duties were introduced in Part IVA of the Constitution by the:

  1. Forty-third Amendment Act, 1977
  2. Forty-first Amendment Act, 1976
  3. Forty-second Amendment Act, 1976
  4. Forty-fourth Amendment Act, 1978

Answer: 3. Forty-second Amendment Act, 1976

Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 introduced Part IVA to the Constitution, which includes Fundamental Duties .

Q817. Which part of the Constitution of India deals with ‘Citizenship’?

  1. Part I
  2. Part III
  3. Part IV
  4. Part II

Answer: 4. Part II

Explanation:
Part II of the Indian Constitution deals with Citizenship , outlining the provisions related to acquiring and losing citizenship.

Q818. Which of the following isotopes is used as a fuel in nuclear power plants for generating electricity?

  1. Uranium-235
  2. Arsenic-74
  3. Carbon-14
  4. Sodium-24

Answer: 1. Uranium-235

Explanation:
Uranium-235 is a fissile isotope used as fuel in nuclear reactors to generate electricity through nuclear fission.

Q819. Which of the following methods measures poverty on the basis of income and consumption levels?

  1. Poverty limit
  2. Poverty line
  3. Poverty bar
  4. Poverty band

Answer: 2. Poverty line

Explanation:
The poverty line is a method used to measure poverty based on minimum income or consumption levels required to meet basic needs.

Q820. The Fundamental Duties of Citizens were introduced by the 42nd Amendment in the year:

  1. 1978
  2. 1980
  3. 1976
  4. 1988

Answer: 3. 1976

Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 introduced Fundamental Duties into the Constitution.

Q821. In which of the following states is the Sanchi Stupa UNESCO world heritage site located?

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

Answer: 4. Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:
The Sanchi Stupa , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Madhya Pradesh and is a significant Buddhist monument.

Q822. Who among the following was primarily an integral part of the Indian National Army (INA)?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore
  2. Chittaranjan Das
  3. Abanindranath Tagore
  4. Subhas Chandra Bose

Answer: 4. Subhas Chandra Bose

Explanation:
Subhas Chandra Bose was the leader of the Indian National Army (INA) , which aimed to secure India’s independence from British rule.

Q823. Which feature in MS Word allows you to see a document’s layout and formatting as it will appear when printed?

  1. Draft View
  2. Screen View
  3. Print Preview
  4. Reading View

Answer: 3. Print Preview

Explanation:
The Print Preview feature in MS Word allows users to view how the document will appear when printed, including layout and formatting.

Q824. Which of the following committees recommended the inclusion of fundamental duties in the Constitution of India?

  1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
  2. Sarkaria Committee
  3. Swaran Singh Committee
  4. Raja Mannar Committee

Answer: 3. Swaran Singh Committee

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

Q825. The catchphrase of which census is ‘Our census, our future’?

  1. 1981
  2. 2001
  3. 1991
  4. 2011

Answer: 4. 2011

Explanation:
The slogan ‘Our Census, Our Future’ was associated with the 2011 Census of India .

Q826. All historical monuments have signages with instructions that the public should not write on the walls. To which fundamental duty does the given statement belong?

  1. To develop the scientific temper
  2. To defend the country and render national service
  3. To promote harmony and spirit of common brotherhood
  4. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence

Answer: 4. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence

Explanation:
This aligns with the Fundamental Duty to safeguard public property and avoid vandalism.

Q828. Which is the first state to receive rain from the Monsoon in India?

  1. Kerala
  2. Goa
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Karnataka

Answer: 1. Kerala

Explanation:
Kerala is the first state to receive rainfall during the southwest monsoon, typically starting in June.

Q830. Kalbelia dance, also known as the ‘Sapera Dance’, is the folk dance of ________.

  1. Madhya Pradesh
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Gujarat
  4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: 2. Rajasthan

Explanation:
The Kalbelia dance , performed by the Kalbelia tribe, is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan , known for its snake-like movements.

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