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General Knowledge e book Volume II About General Knowledge e book Volume II The questions in this e-book have been taken from previous papers of SSC, Bank, LIC, RRB and other competitive exams. These are very important General Knowledge Questions for all competitive exams. We have received a huge response for our ebook on current affairs of 2014 as well as General Knowledge ebook Volume I. Our objective is to provide you best quality material, absolutely free. Our other objective is to provide you error free study material as in competitive exams it is very important to study from quality study material. If you like our study material we will request you to share it with your friends and also tell others about our websites so that others can also download it. A good response will keep us motivating to provide you more and more quality free study material. Question Number 1: Which of the following games is not included in Olympic Games? A) Football B) Golf C) Badminton D) Hockey Answer & Explanation: Golf is not included in Olympic Games. Question Number 2: PVR is the name of a leading ______? A) Retail Store Chain B) Trousers Brand C) Fast Food Restaurants D) Multiplex Chain Operators Answer & Explanation: PVR is the name of a leading Multiplex Chain Operators. Question Number 3: Who amongst the following is the Solicitor General of India at present? www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 2

A) Rohinton Nariman B) Harish Salve C) Abhishek Manu Singhvi D) Ranjit Kumar Answer & Explanation: Ranjit Kumar is Solicitor General of India. Question Number 4: Who won the FIFA World Cup 2014? A) Brazil B) Germany C) France D) Argentina Answer & Explanation: Germany Question Number 5: Which of the following awards is given only to individuals and organizations of Asian countries for excellence in their respective fields? A) Booker Prize B) Noble Prize C) Templeton Prize D) Ramon Magsaysay Award Answer & Explanation: Ramon Magsaysay Award is given only to individuals and organizations of Asian countries. Question Number 6: Who from amongst the following is the founder of Facebook? A) Steve Jobs B) Steve James C) Sabeer Bhatia D) Mark Zuckerberg Answer & Explanation: Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Facebook. Question Number 7: Which is the top gold producing country in the world? www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 3

A) Saudi Arabia B) China C) Singapore D) India Answer & Explanation: China is the top gold producing country in the world. Question Number 8: Which Indian city is known as the Garden City? A) Udaipur B) Chandigarh C) Srinagar D) Bengaluru Answer & Explanation: Bengaluru is known as the Garden City. Question Number 9: Who amongst the following is the author of the English novel The White Tiger? A) Kiran Desai B) V.S. Naipaul C) Shashi Tharoor D) Aravind Adiga Answer & Explanation: Aravind Adiga is the author of the English novel The White Tiger. Question Number 10: World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on ______? A) 31st January B) 31st May C) 31st July D) 31st October Answer & Explanation: World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31st May. www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 4

Question Number 11: Which of the following is a power generating company? A) Reliance B) HINDALCO C) TISCO D) HPCL Answer & Explanation: Reliance is a power generating company. Question Number 12: CHALLENGERS is the name of a _________? A) Planet B) Nuclear Weapon C) Island D) Space Shuttle Answer & Explanation: CHALLENGERS is the name of a Space Shuttle. Question Number 13: Which of the following is not a Public Sector Bank? A) Corporation Bank B) United Bank of India C) Vijaya Bank D) Federal Bank Answer & Explanation: Federal Bank is not a Public Sector Bank. Question Number 14: Which of the following is the abbreviated name of a rural sports initiative introduced by the Government of India to promote youth and social developing through sports? A) NLMP B) PYKKA C) CGHS D) AABY Answer & Explanation: PYKKA is the abbreviated name of a rural sports initiative introduced by the Government of India to promote youth and social developing through sports. www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 5

Question Number 15: Who amongst the following person is a former Governor of RBI? A) P Chidambaram B) Yashwant Sinha C) Pranab Mukhrjee D) Manmohan Singh Answer & Explanation: Manmohan Singh is a former Governor of RBI. Question Number 16: Which Indian Prime Minister was born on November 19, 1917? A) Rajiv Gandhi B) Morarji Desai C) Charan Singh D) Indira Gandhi Answer & Explanation: Morarji Desai was born on November 19, 1917. Question Number 17: The Indian National Congress was founded by _________? A) Surendranath Banerjee B) A.O. Hume C) Annie Besant D) Motilal Nehru Answer & Explanation: The Indian National Congress was founded by A.O. Hume. Question Number 18: Who was the First President of the United States of America? A) George Washington B) Abraham Lincoln C) K.F. Kennedy D) Roosevelt www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 6

Answer & Explanation: George Washington was the First President of the United States of America. Question Number 19: Who was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo? A) Hitler B) Napoleon C) Mussolini D) Bismarck Answer & Explanation: Napoleon was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo. Question Number 20: The Headquarters of the UNO is located at _______? A) New York B) Geneva C) Rome D) Paris Answer & Explanation: The Headquarters of the UNO is located at New York. Question Number 21: Which day is celebrated as the United Nations Day? A) 20th October B) 24th October C) 26th October D) 28th October Answer & Explanation: 24th October is celebrated as the United Nations Day. Question Number 22: Who invented the telescope? A) Galileo B) Edison C) Copernicus www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 7

D) Newton Answer & Explanation: Galileo invented the telescope. Question Number 23: Which is the Lower House of the State Assembly? A) Rajya Sabha B) Lok Sabha C) Vidhan Sabha D) Vishan Parishad Answer & Explanation: Vidhan Sabha is the Lower House of the State Assembly. Question Number 24: Who among the following was not the president of India? A) Rajendra Prasad B) Zakir Hussain C) Fakruddin Ali Ahmed D) Maulana Azad Answer & Explanation: Maulana Azad was not the president of India. Question Number 25: The minimum Age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is? A) 25 years B) 30 years C) 35 years D) 40 years Answer & Explanation: The minimum Age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is 30 years. Question Number 26: Who appoints the Chief Minister of State? A) Prime Minister B) President C) Governor www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 8

D) Chief Justice of India Answer & Explanation: Governor appoints the Chief Minister of State. Question Number 27: Governor of a State is answerable to the ______? A) Chief Minister of States B) President C) Lok Sabha D) Prime Minster Answer & Explanation: Governor of a State is answerable to the President. Question Number 28: Who is removed from office through Impeachment? A) President B) Prime Minister C) Attorney General D) Governor of a State Answer & Explanation: President is removed from office through Impeachment. Question Number 29: The member of the Lok Sabha is elected by _____? A) Electoral College B) Secret Ballot C) Ordinance D) Prime Minister Answer & Explanation: The member of the Lok Sabha is elected by Secret Ballot. Question Number 30: When the Fundamental Rights of a person are violated, he can go to the _____? A) President of India B) Prime Minister of India C) Supreme Court www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 9

D) Any of the above Answer & Explanation: When the Fundamental Rights of a person are violated, he can go to the Supreme Court. Question Number 31: Which of the following is not a Nationalized Bank? A) Sate Bank of India B) Oriental Bank of Commerce C) United Bank of India D) Yes Bank Answer & Explanation: Yes Bank is not a Nationalized Bank. Question Number 32: Which currency commonly used in most European countries? A) Dollar B) Pound C) Yen D) Euro Answer & Explanation: Euro currency commonly used in most European countries. Question Number 33: Which of the following is the river port? A) Mumbai B) Kolkata C) Cochin D) Visakhapatnam Answer & Explanation: Kolkata is the river port. Question Number 34: What is the full form of OPEC? A) Oil and Petrol Exporting Companies B) Oil Producing and Export Countries C) Oil Production and Export Corporation D) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 10

Answer & Explanation: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries Question Number 35: Which port city is called the Queen of Arabian Sea? A) Kandla B) Kochi C) Mumbai D) Marmagao Answer & Explanation: Kochi is called the Queen of Arabian Sea. Question Number 36: Which of the following is a mammal? A) frog B) crocodile C) snake D) platypus Answer & Explanation: platypus is a mammal. Question Number 37: Which of the following can fly? A) hornbill B) ostrich C) emu D) penguin Answer & Explanation: hornbill can fly. Question Number 38: Primary colours are _____? A) red, blue and yellow B) red, blue and green C) red, yellow and green D) yellow, blue and green Answer & Explanation: Primary colours are red, blue and green. www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 11

Question Number 39: Ratan Tata has recently decided to partner with which Aviation company? A) Thai Air B) Singapore Airlines C) Air Asia India D) Air Malaysia Answer & Explanation: Ratan Tata has recently decided to partner with Singapore Airlines. Question Number 40: Who among the following is not a badminton player? A) Saina Nehwal B) Jwala Gutta C) P.V. Sindhu D) Somdev Devburman Answer & Explanation: Somdev Devburman is not a badminton player. Question Number 41: Tee, Par, Flagstick are associated with which of the following games? A) Golf B) Squash C) Billiards D) Tennis Answer & Explanation: Tee, Par, Flagstick are associated with Golf. Question Number 42: Osama bin Laden was captured by the US Army in which city of Pakistan? A) Jalalabad B) Abbottabad C) Zaffrabad D) Peshawar Answer & Explanation: Osama bin Laden was captured by the US Army in Abbottabad. www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 12

Question Number 43: Which famous freedom fighter was born at Lyallpur Punjab Province of British India? A) Jinnah B) Bhagat Singh C) Rajguru D) Batukeshwar Dutt Answer & Explanation: Bhagat Singh was born at Lyallpur Punjab Province of British India. Question Number 44: The rise of kerosene oil in wicks of lamps is due to which property of liquids? A) Capillary action B) Viscosity C) Elasticity D) Flotation Answer & Explanation: The rise of kerosene oil in wicks of lamps is due Capillary action. Question Number 45: Which freedom movement was initiated from Bombay? A) Quit India Movement B) Civil Disobedience Movement C) Non-Cooperation Movement D) Rowlatt Satyagraha Answer & Explanation: Rowlatt Satyagraha freedom movement was initiated from Bombay. Question Number 46: The filament of an electrical bulb is made out of ______? A) Copper B) Aluminum www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 13

C) Tungsten D) Alloy Answer & Explanation: The filament of an electrical bulb is made out of Tungsten. Question Number 47: Which of the following instruments does not need to blow air by mouth to play? A) Flute B) Banzo C) Trumpet D) French horn Answer & Explanation: Banzo do not need to blow air by mouth to play. Question Number 48: Which among the following festivals is not celebrated during the months of March-April? A) Holi B) Easter C) Durga Puja D) Navroze Answer & Explanation: Durga Puja is not celebrated during the months of March-April. Question Number 49: Which of the following is an Indian classical dance form? A) Chhau B) Garba C) Bhangra D) Kuchipudi Answer & Explanation: Kuchipudi is an Indian classical dance form. Question Number 50: Who among the following is not a classical vocalist? A) Ustad Rehmat Khan www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 14

B) Pt. Jasraj C) Ustad Bismillah Khan D) Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Answer & Explanation: Ustad Bismillah Khan is not a classical vocalist. Question Number 51: The playback singer who is the recipient of Bharat Ratna Award is ______? A) Durga Khote B) Asha Bhonsle C) Kishore Kumar D) Lata Mangeshkar Answer & Explanation: Lata Mangeshkar is the recipient of Bharat Ratna Award. Question Number 52: Who among the following is a Silver medal winner on Olympics? A) Saina Nehwal B) Mary Kom C) Sushil Kumar D) Leander Paes Answer & Explanation: Sushil Kumar is a Silver medal winner on Olympics. Question Number 53: The places of worship Masjid, Gurdwara, Fire temple are respectively related to ______? A) Islam, Jainism, Zoroastrianism B) Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism C) Islam, Sikhism, Jainism D) Islam, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism Answer & Explanation: The places of worship Masjid, Gurdwara, Fire temple are respectively related to Islam, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism. www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 15

Question Number 54: If someone damages his or her eyes in an accident, then he or she should consult to ______? A) ophthalmologist B) optician C) orthopedic D) oncologist Answer & Explanation: He or she should consult to ophthalmologist. Question Number 55: Basic, Cobol, C++ are different type of ______? A) computer language B) machine language C) sign language D) assembly language Answer & Explanation: Basic, Cobol, C++ are different type of computer language. Question Number 56: CFL, LED, Halogen, Neon - all four can be associated with _____? A) fan B) lamp C) pump D) gas type Answer & Explanation: CFL, LED, Halogen, Neon associated with lamp. Question Number 57: Foal, colt, filly all the three names are related with baby ____? A) deer B) horse C) dog D) cat Answer & Explanation: Foal, colt, filly are related with baby horse. www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 16

Question Number 58: Washing Soda, used to soften water domestically, is actually__? A) calcium bicarbonate B) sodium carbonate C) sodium bicarbonate D) calcium carbonate Answer & Explanation: Washing Soda, used to soften water domestically, is actually sodium carbonate. Question Number 59: Which of the following helps in clotting of blood? A) plasma B) thrombocytes C) leucocytes D) erythrocytes Answer & Explanation: thrombocytes help in clotting of blood. Question Number 60: A disease widely spread worldwide, is known as ____? A) pandemic B) endemic C) epidemic D) sporadic Answer & Explanation: A disease widely spread worldwide, is known pandemic. Question Number 61: RNA stands for _____? A) Renucleic Acid B) Random Nitrogen Access C) Regulated Nitrogen Activation D) Ribonucleic Acid Answer & Explanation: RNA stands for Ribonucleic Acid. www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 17

Question Number 62: Soya bean is rich in _____? A) proteins B) carbohydrates C) fats D) minerals Answer & Explanation: Soya bean is rich in proteins. Question Number 63: Night Blindness is caused due to lack of _____? A) Vitamin D B) Vitamin C C) Vitamin E D) Vitamin A Answer & Explanation: Night Blindness is caused due to lack of Vitamin A. Question Number 64: Name of the political party founded by legendary cricketer Imran Khan is _____? A) Tehrik e Insan B) Tehrik e Imam C) Tehrik e Insaf D) Tehrik e Iman Answer & Explanation: Tehrik e Insaf founded by legendary cricketer Imran Khan. Question Number 65: Chandigarh is the capital of which two states? A) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh B) Punjab and Uttar Pradesh C) Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh D) Punjab and Haryana Answer & Explanation: Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab and Haryana. www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 18

Question Number 66: Which country is separated from Indian by the Radcliffe Line? A) China B) Afghanistan C) Pakistan D) Nepal Answer & Explanation: Pakistan is separated from Indian by the Radcliffe Line. Question Number 67: The capital of Jammu and Kashmir is ____? A) Shimla B) Delhi C) Srinagar D) Chandigarh Answer & Explanation: The capital of Jammu and Kashmir is Srinagar. Question Number 68: The largest producer of sugarcane in India is ____? A) Haryana B) Tamil Nadu C) Jammu & Kashmir D) Uttar Pradesh Answer & Explanation: The largest producer of sugarcane in India is Uttar Pradesh. Question Number 69: Rihand River Valley Project is in which state? A) Bihar B) Madhya Pradesh C) Uttar Pradesh D) Rajasthan Answer & Explanation: Rihand River Valley Project is in Uttar Pradesh. Question Number 70: Which city is located on the banks of Gomti river? www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 19

A) New Delhi B) Lucknow C) Amritsar D) Chandigarh Answer & Explanation: Lucknow is located on the banks of Gomti river. Question Number 71: Which of the following rivers is not a tributary of the Indus? A) Jhelum B) Yamuna C) Ravi D) Chenab Answer & Explanation: Yamuna is not a tributary of the Indus. Question Number 72: Which is not a BRICS country? A) China B) India C) Brazil D) Singapore Answer & Explanation: Singapore is not a BRICS country. Question Number 73: According to 2011 Census, the population density of our country is _____? A) 324 persons per square kilometre B) 340 persons per square kilometre C) 375 persons per square kilometre D) 382 persons per square kilometre Answer & Explanation: 382 persons per square kilometre Question Number 74: Who is Prashant Bhushan? A) Eminent Film Star B) Eminent Physician www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 20

C) Eminent Singer D) Eminent Lawyer Answer & Explanation: Prashant Bhushan is an Eminent Lawyer. Question Number 75: Which is not a restaurant chain? A) Nirulas B) Punjabi by Nature C) Dominoes D) Wal-Mart Answer & Explanation: Wal-Mart is not a restaurant chain. Question Number 76: The Northern Plains of India is covered by _____? A) Red soil B) Black soil C) Literite soil D) Alluvial soil Answer & Explanation: The Northern Plains of India is covered by alluvial soil. Question Number 77: Which mountain pass connects Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh? A) Nathu La Pass B) Zojila Pass C) Rohtang Pass D) Khyber Pass Answer & Explanation: Rohtang Pass connects Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh. Question Number 78: Akbarnama was written by _____? A) Birbal B) Kalhan C) Abul Fazl www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 21

D) Ibn Batuta Answer & Explanation: Akbarnama was written by Abul Fazl. Question Number 79: Indica was a famous book written by _____? A) Megasthenes B) Amir Khusro C) Ibn Batuta D) Fa-Hien Answer & Explanation: Indica was a famous book written by Megasthenes. Question Number 80: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was a failure because _______? A) he was mad B) he transferred his capital city C) he killed his father D) he was not a practical statesman Answer & Explanation: Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq was a failure because he was not a practical statesman. Question Number 81: In which year was the Third Battle of Panipat fought? A) 1556 B) 1630 C) 1761 D) 1769 Answer & Explanation: The third Battle of Panipat fought in 1761. Question Number 82: Who refused his Knighthood after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre? A) Rabindranath Tagore B) Mahatama Gandhi www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 22

C) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru D) Subhas Chandra Bose Answer & Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore refused his Knighthood after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Question Number 83: Who was the political guru of Gandhiji? A) Dadabhai Naoroji B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale D) Motilal Nehru Answer & Explanation: Gopal Krishna Gokhale was the political guru of Gandhiji. Question Number 84: Which of the following is an organic rock? A) Slate B) Marble C) Granite D) Coal Answer & Explanation: Coal is an organic rock. Question Number 85: What is the largest satellite of the planet Saturn? A) Titan B) Enceladus C) Rhea D) Lapetus Answer & Explanation: Titan is the largest satellite of the planet Saturn. Question Number 86: Which soil is found in Gangetic planes? A) Loam B) Alluvial C) Black D) Dry www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 23

Answer & Explanation: Alluvial soil is found in Gangetic planes. Question Number 87: Which is the largest river of Indian subcontinent? A) Ganges B) Indus C) Godavari D) Kaveri Answer & Explanation: Indus is the largest river of Indian subcontinent. Question Number 88: Leech belongs to which group? A) Insect B) Mammals C) Parasite D) None of these Answer & Explanation: Leech belongs to Parasite. Question Number 89: Which is the most abundant gas in air? A) Nitrogen B) Oxygen C) Hydrogen D) Ozone Answer & Explanation: Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in air. Question Number 90: What is the most abundant element in atmosphere? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Neon D) Ozone Answer & Explanation: Oxygen is the most abundant element in atmosphere. Question Number 91: Whose name is written on ten rupees note? www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 24

A) Governor of RBI B) Finance Secretary of India C) Finance Minister of India D) None of these Answer & Explanation: Governor of RBI name is written on ten rupees note. Question Number 92: If speed of rotation of earth increases, then mass of earth would _____? A) Decrease B) Increase C) No effect D) May increase or decrease depends upon the speed of rotation Answer & Explanation: If speed of rotation of earth increases, then mass of earth would have No effect. Question Number 93: Monetary Policy in India is formulated by A) Finance Ministry B) RBI C) SEBI D) CLB Answer & Explanation: RBI Question Number 94: Acid and base combine to form ______? A) Salt & Water B) Base & Water C) Acid & Water D) None of these Answer & Explanation: Acid and base combine to form Salt & Water. Question Number 95: Radio waves reflect back from which layer? A) Troposphere www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 25

B) Stratosphere C) Mesosphere D) Ionosphere Answer & Explanation: Ionosphere Question Number 96: If lime is added to the soil, then ______? A) Acidity of soil increases B) Acidity of soil decreases C) Salinity of soil increases D) None of these Answer & Explanation: If lime is added to the soil, then Acidity of soil decreases. Question Number 97: If a ship comes to sea water from river water, then its bottom will ______? A) Rises due to buoyancy B) Rise in water due to more mass C) Same in both sea or river water D) None of these Answer & Explanation: If a ship comes to sea water from river water, then its bottom will Rises due to buoyancy. Question Number 98: Liver digests _____? A) Proteins B) Fats C) Amino Acids D) Water Answer & Explanation: Liver digests Fats. Question Number 99: Which of the following does not excrete waste from the body? A) Skin www.study-places.com General Knowledge e-book Volume II A Compilation of www.study-places.com Page 26

B) Liver C) Large intestine D) Kidney Answer & Explanation: Liver does not excrete waste from the body. Question Number 100: Rickets is due to the deficiency of which? A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin C C) Vitamin D D) Vitamin B Answer & Explanation: Rickets is due to the deficiency of Vitamin D.