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Questions and Answers

Q 1 - ………………… was the first person who entered into space?

A - Neil Armstrong

B - Yuri Gagarin

C - William Lundigan

D - Edward McCauley

Answer : B

Explanation

Yuri Gagarin was Russian pilot and cosmonaut who went into space in 1961.

Q 2 - The Constitution of India came into force on …

A - August 15, 1947

B - January 26, 1950

C - June 10, 1948

D - January 26, 1952

Answer : B

Explanation

26 of January of every year is celebrated as Republic Day.

Q 3 - Pyramid is located in …

A - Israel

B - Egypt

C - Russia

D - Iraq

Answer : A

Explanation

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Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 5 - Which among the following is the first country that host the modern Olympic Games?

A - Greece

B - Italy

C - Germany

D - China

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 6 - Which among the following are known as shooting stars?

A - Meteors

B - Asteroids

C - Dwarf stars

D - Pulsar

Answer : A

Explanation

Meteors are the fragmented rocks that fall on the earth.

Q 7 - Which among the following is the closest star to Earth?

A - Sun

B - Proxima Centauri

C - Dwarf star

D - Alfa Centauri

Answer : A

Explanation

After the Sun, Proxima Centauri is the closest star.

Q 8 - Which among the following is also popular as ‘Blue Planet?’

A - Saturn

B - Venus

C - Mars

D - Earth

Answer : D

Explanation

Because of the presence of water on the Earth, it is also known as blue planet.

Q 9 - The book, ‘Malgudi Days,’ was written by …

A - M. K. Gandhi

B - R. K. Narayanan

C - Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

D - Sarojini Naidu

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 10 - The classical/folk dances namely Nautanki and Raslila belong to …

A - Uttar Pradesh

B - Karnataka

C - Gujarat

D - Jammu and Kashmir

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 11 - The ‘Jawaharlal Nehru Trophy’ is related to …

A - Hockey

B - Badminton

C - Football

D - Basketball

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 12 - The playing area of Horse Riding is known as …

A - Arena

B - Field

C - Ring

D - Course

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 13 - Who among the following was the First Commander-in-Chief of Free India?

A - Bhupendra Pal Singh

B - Tejinder Singh

C - Ranjendra Singh

D - K M Cariappa

Answer : D

Explanation

General K M Cariappa was the first Commander-in-Chief of Independent India.

Q 14 - Central Drug Research Institute is located in …

A - Kanpur

B - Karnal

C - Dhanbad

D - Kasergod

Answer : D

Explanation

Kasergod is located in Kerala.

Q 15 - Al-Aqusa Mosque is located in …

A - Israel

B - Egypt

C - Russia

D - Iraq

Answer : A

Explanation

It is located in Jerusalem, Israel.

Q 16 - The term ‘pitcher’ is related to …

A - Base ball

B - Boxing

C - Billiards

D - Rifle shooting

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 17 - The headquarters of World Health Organisation (WHO) is located in …

A - New York City

B - Geneva

C - Rome

D - Washington DC

Answer : B

Explanation

Geneva is located in Switzerland.

Q 18 - The National Game of Australia is …

A - Baseball

B - Tennis

C - Cricket

D - Football

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 19 - Which one of the following is not the headquarters of railway zones?

A - Jabalpur

B - Allahabad

C - Ahmadabad

D - Bilaspur

Answer : C

Explanation

Located in Gujarat, Ahmadabad is not the headquarters of any railway zone.

Q 20 - Which among the following is popular as Gate of Tears?

A - Lhasa

B - Rome

C - Jakarta

D - Bab-el-Mandeb

Answer : D

Explanation

Bab-el-Mandeb is located in Jerusalem.

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