GK PRACTICE SET 27

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Q831. Citizens are NOT discriminated against on the basis of religion, caste or sex because of:

  1. Right to Equality
  2. Right against Exploitation
  3. Right to Freedom
  4. Right to Freedom of Religion

Answer: 1. Right to Equality

Explanation:
The Right to Equality (Articles 14–18) ensures that citizens are not discriminated against on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth . It promotes equality before the law and prohibits discrimination.

Q832. What is the name of the famous British social reformer known for founding the Indian Home Rule League in 1916?

  1. Maria Rye
  2. Annie Besant
  3. Catherine Osler
  4. Anne Knight

Answer: 2. Annie Besant

Explanation:
Annie Besant , a British social reformer, founded the Indian Home Rule League in 1916 to advocate for self-governance and independence for India.

Q833. What is the balance of trade of a country?

  1. Ratio of international trade
  2. Number of exports
  3. Difference between imports and exports
  4. Number of imports

Answer: 3. Difference between imports and exports

Explanation:
The balance of trade refers to the difference between the value of a country’s exports and imports . A positive balance indicates a trade surplus, while a negative balance indicates a trade deficit.

Q835. Gandhi Jayanti marks the birthday of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi, who was born at __________.

  1. Ahmedabad
  2. Vadodara
  3. Porbandar
  4. Gandhinagar

Answer: 3. Porbandar

Explanation:
Mahatma Gandhi , the father of the nation, was born on October 2, 1869 , in Porbandar , Gujarat.

Q836. Select the musical instrument which is NOT played by way of percussion or NOT played by way of striking any object?

  1. Shehnai
  2. Tabla
  3. Pakhawaj
  4. Drum

Answer: 1. Shehnai

Explanation:
The Shehnai is a wind instrument, not a percussion instrument. Instruments like the tabla, pakhawaj, and drum are played by striking or hitting.

Q837. According to Census 2011, India’s population accounts _________ of the world’s population.

  1. 20%
  2. 15%
  3. 10%
  4. 17.5%

Answer: 4. 17.5%

Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011 , India’s population accounted for approximately 17.5% of the world’s total population.

Q838. What was the name of Swami Vivekanand’s guru?

  1. Swami Ram Singh
  2. Swami Dayanand
  3. Aadi Shankaracharya
  4. Ramakrishna Paramhansa

Answer: 4. Ramakrishna Paramhansa

Explanation:
Swami Vivekananda was a disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa , a spiritual leader and mystic.

Q839. According to the Census of India-2011, which state has the lowest sex ratio?

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Haryana
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Bihar

Answer: 2. Haryana

Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011 , Haryana had the lowest sex ratio of 879 females per 1000 males .

Q841. Which of the following is NOT a condition for acquiring the citizenship of India?

  1. Holding property
  2. Descent
  3. Registration
  4. Domicile

Answer: 1. Holding property

Explanation:
Conditions for acquiring Indian citizenship include descent, registration, naturalization, and domicile , but holding property is not a criterion.

Q843. What is the penalty for a wide ball in cricket?

  1. One run
  2. Six runs
  3. Four runs
  4. A free hit

Answer: 1. One run

Explanation:
A wide ball in cricket results in one extra run being awarded to the batting team, and the delivery must be bowled again.

Q844. Which of the following food grains highly benefited from the Green Revolution?

  1. Millet
  2. Barley
  3. Maize
  4. Wheat

Answer: 4. Wheat

Explanation:
The Green Revolution significantly increased the production of wheat and rice through the use of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation.

Q846. Which river is known as the sorrow of Bihar?

  1. Mahi
  2. Betwa
  3. Son
  4. Kosi

Answer: 4. Kosi

Explanation:
The Kosi River is often called the “sorrow of Bihar” due to its frequent flooding, which causes widespread destruction in the region.

Q847. Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh states are rich with ___________ material deposits.

  1. Gold
  2. Silicon
  3. Petroleum
  4. Coal

Answer: 4. Coal

Explanation:
Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are rich in coal deposits , making them key contributors to India’s energy resources.

Q849. Which British colonel is remembered as the Butcher of Amritsar for his role in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919?

  1. Reginald Dyer
  2. Robert Clive
  3. William Birdwood
  4. William Slim

Answer: 1. Reginald Dyer

Explanation:
Colonel Reginald Dyer is infamous for ordering the brutal massacre of unarmed civilians at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar in 1919.

Q850. When did the first War of Indian Independence (Sepoy Mutiny) start?

  1. 1819
  2. 1887
  3. 1857
  4. 1839

Answer: 3. 1857

Explanation:
The First War of Indian Independence , also known as the Sepoy Mutiny , began in 1857 as a rebellion against British rule.

Q851. Which of the following is the correct relationship?

  1. F = a/m
  2. F = m/a
  3. F = m²a
  4. F = ma

Answer: 4. F = ma

Explanation:
According to Newton’s Second Law of Motion, force (F) is equal to the product of mass (m) and acceleration (a) : F = ma .

Q853. The song ‘Teri mitti’ is from which of the following movies?

  1. Kesari
  2. Rajniti
  3. Satya Mev Jayte
  4. Jai Ho

Answer: 1. Kesari

Explanation:
The song ‘Teri Mitti’ is from the Bollywood movie Kesari , released in 2019.

Q854. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deal with citizenship?

  1. Article 10 – 17
  2. Article 8 – 15
  3. Article 5 – 11
  4. Article 12 – 18

Answer: 3. Article 5 – 11

Explanation:
Articles 5 to 11 of the Indian Constitution deal with various provisions related to citizenship .

Q855. Who is the author of the Indian national anthem?

  1. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
  2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
  3. Kazi Nazrul Islam
  4. Rabindranath Tagore

Answer: 4. Rabindranath Tagore

Explanation:
The Indian National Anthem , “Jana Gana Mana,” was written by Rabindranath Tagore .

Q857. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution was passed in the year ________.

  1. 1976
  2. 1977
  3. 1978
  4. 1979

Answer: 1. 1976

Explanation:
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed in 1976 during the Emergency period. It introduced significant changes, including the addition of Fundamental Duties.

Q858. How many languages are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India as scheduled languages?

  1. 23
  2. 21
  3. 22
  4. 24

Answer: 3. 22

Explanation:
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution currently lists 22 languages as scheduled languages.

Q861. Which Articles of the Constitution deal with citizenship?

  1. Articles 5 to 11
  2. Articles 5 to 10
  3. Articles 5 to 8
  4. Articles 5 to 9

Answer: 1. Articles 5 to 11

Explanation:
Articles 5 to 11 of the Indian Constitution deal comprehensively with the provisions of citizenship .

Q863. Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore
  2. Dayanand Saraswati
  3. Keshub Chandra Sen
  4. Swami Vivekananda

Answer: 2. Dayanand Saraswati

Explanation:
Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 to promote social reforms and return to the teachings of the Vedas.

Q864. The Green Revolution was due to the introduction of:

  1. Irrigation
  2. Fertilisers
  3. High yielding varieties of seeds
  4. Fisheries

Answer: 3. High yielding varieties of seeds

Explanation:
The Green Revolution was primarily driven by the introduction of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds , which significantly increased agricultural productivity.

Q865. In MS-Word, a document may be printed using ______________.

  1. Ctrl+X
  2. Ctrl+C
  3. Ctrl+P
  4. Ctrl+V

Answer: 3. Ctrl+P

Explanation:
The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+P is used to print a document in MS-Word.

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