GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Practice solved GENERAL KNOWLEDGE MCQs for this class with answers and explanations.
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Q1
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to the Hindu caste system, belongs to which caste?
Explanation
Narendra Modi belongs to the Modh-Ghanchi community of Gujarat. The community is included in India's Other Backward Classes (OBC) list. The National Commission for Backward Classes has confirmed that Modh-Ghanchi was included in the Central OBC list for Gujarat in 1999
Q2
Who currently heads Indian-held Kashmir as Chief Minister?
Explanation
Omar Abdullah became Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in October 2024 after the National Conference won the 2024 assembly elections.
Q3
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was started under which Chief of Army Staff?
Explanation
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was launched in February 2017 during the tenure of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Q4
When is International Peace Day celebrated?
Explanation
The International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day, is observed annually on 21 September.
Q5
How many provinces are there in India?
Explanation
The question uses the term “provinces.” India is constitutionally divided into states and union territories, so none of the listed numbers is the correct answer to the question as worded.
Q6
Mangla Dam, constructed on the River Jhelum with the help of the World Bank, is located in:
Explanation
Mangla Dam is built on the River Jhelum and is located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Q7
Who was the Pakistan Army Chief at the time of the 1965 War?
Explanation
General Muhammad Musa Khan was the Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army during the 1965 War. Therefore, none of the options listed is correct.
Q8
When were the first adult-franchise-based elections held in Pakistan?
Explanation
Pakistan held its first general elections based on adult franchise in December 1970. The elections were conducted on the basis of one-person, one-vote.
Q9
In Indian history, Indian Muslims migrated to Afghanistan in:
Explanation
The Hijrat Movement of 1920 encouraged some Indian Muslims to migrate to Afghanistan, which they regarded as a Muslim country at that time.
Q10
The UK and USA are separated by the:
Explanation
The United Kingdom and the United States are separated by the North Atlantic Ocean, which lies between Europe and North America.
Q11
Antonio Guterres is _____ Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Explanation
António Guterres became the 9th Secretary-General of the United Nations, beginning his term on January 1, 2017.
Q12
How much percentage of the world's population lives in Asia?
Explanation
Asia is the most populous continent and is home to approximately 62% of the world's population.
Q13
Which country in Europe is nowhere higher than 570 feet above sea level?
Explanation
The Netherlands, commonly referred to as Holland, is a very low-lying country. A significant portion of its land is at or below sea level.
Q14
Which country is also called the "Land of Midnight Sun"?
Explanation
Norway is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun because parts of the country experience continuous daylight during summer.
Q15
Jeju Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in:
Explanation
Jeju Island is a volcanic island located off the southern coast of South Korea. Its volcanic features and lava tubes are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q16
The name of Lebanon Parliament is:
Explanation
The Parliament of Lebanon is known as the Majlis al-Nuwwab, meaning the Council of Representatives.
Q17
G-15 is an economic group of:
Explanation
The Group of 15 (G-15) is an association of developing countries established to promote cooperation and investment among its members.
Q18
Cathay Pacific is the airline of:
Explanation
Cathay Pacific is a major international airline based in Hong Kong.
Q19
Which country is called the "Buffer State of Asia"?
Explanation
Afghanistan has historically been described as a buffer state because of its position between competing regional powers, particularly during the 19th-century Great Game.
Q20
Golan Heights belongs to:
Explanation
Israel controls the Golan Heights, which Syria claims. Israel annexed the territory in 1981, but the annexation is not internationally recognized by most countries.