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General Knowledge Capsule Volume III

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General Knowledge Capsule - Volume III About General Knowledge Capsule Volume III This is the third volume of General Knowledge Capsule. The questions in this capsule have been taken from various previous papers of SSC, Bank, LIC, RRB, UPSC, PSC, NDA, CDS, MBA Entrance and other competitive exams. In this capsule we are providing you a mix of important general knowledge questions from history, geography, polity, sports, science etc. The purpose is to provide you best quality questions which are frequently asked in the SSC, PSC, UPSC, NDA, CDS, RRB, IBPS and other competitive exams. In this capsule we are providing you some tough questions also to test your preparation. Also go through our various other capsules on various topics for best preparation of your exams. 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: The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following? A) Mahapadma Nanda B) Chandragupta Maurya C) Ashoka D) Samudragupta Answer & Explanation: The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with Samudragupta. General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 2

Question Number 2: Which one of the following countries was the first to legalize euthanasia? A) Austria B) Switzerland C) Netherlands D) Canada Answer & Explanation: Netherlands was the first to legalize euthanasia. Question Number 3: Which one of the following is not a good source of nutritional calcium? A) Rice B) Ragi C) Skimmed milk D) Egg Answer & Explanation: Ragi is not a good source of nutritional calcium. Question Number 4: Which portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946? A) Defence B) External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations C) Food and Agriculture D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Food and Agriculture portfolio was held by Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the Interim Government formed in the year 1946. Question Number 5: Which of the following countries is the leading producer of Uranium? A) United States of America B) Canada C) Germany D) Zambia Answer & Explanation: Canada General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 3

Question Number 6: Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor? A) Babar B) Akbar C) Jahangir D) Aurangzeb Answer & Explanation: Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of Jahangir. Question Number 7: Which one of the following Indian banks is not nationalized bank? A) Corporation Bank B) Dena Bank C) Federal Bank D) Vijaya Bank Answer & Explanation: Federal Bank is not nationalized bank. Question Number 8: In which state is the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development located? A) Tamil Nadu B) Karnataka C) Himachal Pradesh D) Uttarakhand Answer & Explanation: Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development located in Tamil Nadu Question Number 9: Who among the following is a Hindustani classical singer? A) Geeta Chandran B) Leela Samson C) Gangubai Hangal D) Swapnasundari General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 4

Answer & Explanation: Gangubai Hangal is a Hindustani classical singer. Question Number 10: The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II? A) Sri Mariamman Temple B) Angkor Vat C) Batu Caves Temple D) Kamakhya Temple Answer & Explanation: The initial design and construction Angkor Vat temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II. Question Number 11: Between which of the following rivers was the ancient town of Takshasila located? A) Indus and Jhelum B) Jhelum and Chenab C) Chenab and Ravi D) Ravi and Beas Answer & Explanation: Takshasila was located between Indus and Jhelum. Question Number 12: With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order? A) Greeks Sakas - Kushans B) Greeks Kushans - Sakas C) Sakas Greeks - Kushans D) Sakas Kushans - Greeks Answer & Explanation: Greeks Sakas Kushans is the correct chronological order. General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 5

Question Number 13: The Environment Ministry of India decided to put ban on the trade of feathers of which bird as a measure to conserve the species? A) Dove B) Peacock C) Hen D) Eagle Answer & Explanation: The Environment Ministry of India decided to put ban on the trade of feathers of Peacock. Question Number 14: Acid Rain is caused by the pollution of environment by? A) carbon dioxide and nitrogen B) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide C) ozone and carbon dioxide D) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide Answer & Explanation: Acid Rain is caused by the pollution of environment by nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide. Question Number 15: Which of the following is a common refrigerator gas used in domestic refrigerator? A) Neon B) Oxygen C) Freon D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Freon gas used in domestic refrigerator. Question Number 16: Which electromagnetic radiation is used in remote control of a television? A) Infrared B) Ultraviolet C) Microwave D) None of the above General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 6

Answer & Explanation: Infrared electromagnetic radiation is used in remote control of a television. Question Number 17: The reason of climate change is mainly due to? A) Greenhouse gases B) Depletion of ozone layer C) Pollution D) All of the above Answer & Explanation: All of the above Question Number 18: Which of the following is responsible for global warming? A) Methane B) Carbon dioxide C) Water vapour D) All of the above Answer & Explanation: All of the above Question Number 19: Which of the following is/are responsible for acid rain? A) Carbon dioxide B) Carbon monoxide C) Propane D) Nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide Answer & Explanation: Nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide are responsible for acid rain. Question Number 20: Which gas is used in the purification of drinking water? A) Helium B) Chlorine C) Fluorine General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 7

D) Carbon Dioxide Answer & Explanation: Chlorine gas is used in the purification of drinking water. Question Number 21: Which disease is caused by the fungi? A) Polio B) Dermatitis C) Cholera D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Dermatitis disease is caused by the fungi. Question Number 22: Which one of the following is responsible for the red colour of tomato? A) -Carotene B) Anthocyanin C) Lycopene D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Lycopene is responsible for the red colour of tomato. Question Number 23: The World Environment Day is on ___? A) June 5 B) July 5 C) September 5 D) October 5 Answer & Explanation: World Environment Day is on June 5. Question Number 24: The International Womens Day is on ____? A) March 5 B) March 8 C) March 10 D) March 12 General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 8

Answer & Explanation: International Womens Day is March 8. Question Number 25: China does not share its border with ____? A) Russia B) Pakistan C) Mongolia D) Bulgaria Answer & Explanation: China does not share its border with Bulgaria. Question Number 26: Congo is situated in _____? A) Africa B) Asia C) Europe D) North America Answer & Explanation: Congo is situated in Africa. Question Number 27: Who among the following is not the member of BRICS? A) Bhutan B) Russia C) India D) China Answer & Explanation: Bhutan is not the member of BRICS. Question Number 28: Santosh Trophy is related with which game? A) Hockey B) Badminton C) Football D) Table Tennis Answer & Explanation: Santosh Trophy is related with Football. Question Number 29: UNSC stands for _____? General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 9

A) United Nations Social Council B) United Nations Security Council C) United Nations Scientific Council D) United Nations Secular Council Answer & Explanation: UNSC stands for United Nations Security Council. Question Number 30: The American President Barack Obama belongs to which party? A) Republican Party B) Democratic Party C) Liberal Party D) Social Democratic Party Answer & Explanation: The American President Barack Obama belongs to Democratic Party. Question Number 31: In which country, Port Gwadar is located? A) Iran B) Pakistan C) Indian D) Sri Lanka Answer & Explanation: Port Gwadar is located Pakistan. Question Number 32: Nanda Devi is situated in _____? A) Himachal Pradesh B) Uttarakhand C) Nepal D) Sikkim Answer & Explanation: Nanda Devi is situated in Uttarakhand. Question Number 33: Which of the following is in liquid form at room temperature? General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 10

A) Lithium B) Sodium C) Francium D) Cerium Answer & Explanation: Francium is in liquid form at room temperature. Question Number 34: Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2014? A) Germany B) Argentina C) Spain D) Japan Answer & Explanation: Germany Question Number 35: Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due to _____? A) Carbon dioxide B) Dust particles C) Helium D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due to Dust particles. Question Number 36: Brass gets discolored in air due to the presence of ______? A) Oxygen B) Hydrogen sulphide C) Carbon dioxide D) Nitrogen Answer & Explanation: Brass gets discolored in air due to the presence of Hydrogen sulphide. General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 11

Question Number 37: The normal temperature of the human body is ______? A) 37 C B) 98 C C) 367 K D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: The normal temperature of the human body is 37 C. Question Number 38: Thalassaemia is a hereditary disease which affects ___? A) Blood B) Lungs C) Heart D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Thalassaemia is a hereditary disease which affects Blood Question Number 39: Yellow fever is spread by ______? A) Air B) Water C) Housefly D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Yellow fever is spread by Housefly. Question Number 40: The pH value of blood is ____? A) 5.0 B) 6.4 C) 7.4 D) 8.0 Answer & Explanation: The pH value of blood is 7.4 General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 12

Question Number 41: The reason of dental caries is _____? A) Viral infection B) Contaminated water C) Bacterial infection D) Hereditary reason Answer & Explanation: The reason of dental caries Bacterial infection Question Number 42: Which of the following elements was first produced artificially? A) Neptunium B) Plutonium C) Francium D) Technetium Answer & Explanation: Technetium was first produced artificially. Question Number 43: Enzymes are ____? A) Fats B) RNA C) Proteins D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Enzymes are Proteins. Question Number 44: Which one was the first successful cloned animal? A) Sheep B) Gibbon C) Rabbit D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Sheep was the first successful cloned animal. Question Number 45: Light-year is the unit of ____? A) Energy B) Intensity General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 13

C) Age D) Distance Answer & Explanation: Light-year is the unit of Distance Question Number 46: Which one of the following is the richest source of protein? A) Rice B) Groundnut C) Apple D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Groundnut is the richest source of protein. Question Number 47: Which metal is present in insulin? A) Tin B) Copper C) Zinc D) Aluminum Answer & Explanation: Zinc is present in insulin. Question Number 48: Which of the following is not optically active? A) Glycine B) Alanine C) Serine D) All of the above Answer & Explanation: Glycine is not optically active. Question Number 49: Natural rubber is a polymer of ____? A) Butadiene B) Ethylene C) Isoprene D) Styrene Answer & Explanation: Natural rubber is a polymer of Isoprene. General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 14

Question Number 50: Which of the following is a carrier of parasite Plasmodium? A) Mosquito B) Fly C) Lice D) All of the above Answer & Explanation: Mosquito is a carrier of parasite Plasmodium. Question Number 51: Which of the following is digested by the help of saliva? A) Protein B) Starch C) Fibre D) None of the above Answer & Explanation: Starch is digested by the help of saliva. Question Number 52: Social accounting system in India is classified into ____? A) Enterprise, households and government B) Assets, liabilities and debt position C) Public sector, Private sector and Joint sector D) Income, product and expenditure Answer & Explanation: Social accounting system in India is classified into Income, product and expenditure. Question Number 53: Forced Savings refer to ______? A) Taxes on individual income and wealth B) Compulsory deposits imposed on income tax payers C) Provident fund contribution of private sectors employees D) Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in prices General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 15

Answer & Explanation: Forced Savings refer to Reduction of consumption consequent to a rise in prices. Question Number 54: The demand for labour is called ____? A) Direct demand B) Derived demand C) Factory demand D) Market demand Answer & Explanation: The demand for labour is called Derived demand. Question Number 55: Which of the following is not investment expenditure in goods and services? A) Purchase of a house B) Purchase of machinery C) An increase in business inventories D) Expansion of the main plant of a company Answer & Explanation: Purchase of a house is not investment expenditure in goods and services. Question Number 56: Which one of the following represents the Savings of the Private Corporate Sector? A) Total profits of a company B) Undistributed profits C) Excess of income over expenditure D) Dividends paid to shareholders Answer & Explanation: Undistributed profits represents the Savings of the Private Corporate Sector. Question Number 57: Who presides over the Joint Session of Indian Parliament? A) President of India General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 16

B) Chairperson of Rajya Sabha C) Senior most Member of Parliament D) Speaker of Lok Sabha Answer & Explanation: Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the Joint Session of Indian Parliament. Question Number 58: Division of the Powers and Independent Judiciary are the two important features of _____? A) Unitary form of Government B) Democratic form of Government C) Federal form of Government D) Socialist form of Government Answer & Explanation: Division of the Powers and Independent Judiciary are the two important features of Democratic form of Government. Question Number 59: Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution? A) Article 19 B) Article 356 C) Article 32 D) Article 14 Answer & Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution. Question Number 60: Who was the first to use the term State? A) Plato B) Aristotle C) Machiavelli D) Hobbers Answer & Explanation: Machiavelli was the first to use the term State. General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 17

Question Number 61: Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted? A) Article 19 B) Article 21 C) Article 25 D) Article 33 Answer & Explanation: Under Article 33 of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted. Question Number 62: Pulakesin II was the greatest ruler of the ___? A) Chalukyas of Badami B) Chalukyas of Kalayani C) Pallavas of Kanchi D) Cholas of Tamil Nadu Answer & Explanation: Pulakesin II was the greatest ruler of the Chalukyas of Badami. Question Number 63: The Uttaramerur inscription provides information on the administration of the _____? A) Satavahanas B) Pallavas C) Cholas D) Chalukyas Answer & Explanation: The Uttaramerur inscription provides information on the administration of the Cholas. Question Number 64: Pitts India Act of 1784 was a/an ___? A) Regulating Act B) Ordinance C) Resolution D) White Paper General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 18

Answer & Explanation: Pitts India Act of 1784 was a Regulating Act. Question Number 65: Which of the following statements is not true in respect of A.O. Hume? A) He was a member if the Indian Civil Service. B) He founded the Indian National Congress C) He presided over the Congress Annual Sessions twice. D) He was an ornithologist Answer & Explanation: He presided over the Congress Annual Sessions twice is not true in respect of A.O. Hume. Question Number 66: Which of the following movements saw the biggest peasant guerilla war on the eve of independence? A) Tebhaga Movement B) Punnapra Vayalar Movement C) Telangana Movement D) Noakhali Movement Answer & Explanation: Telangana Movement saw the biggest peasant guerilla war on the eve of independence. Question Number 67: Maps on the large scale, representing both natural and man-made features are called? A) Topographic maps B) Thematic maps C) Atlas maps D) Wall maps Answer & Explanation: Maps on the large scale, representing both natural and man-made features are called Topographic maps. Question Number 68: Which river in India flows in a rift-valley? A) Tapti B) Narmada General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 19

C) Krishna D) Cauvery Answer & Explanation: Narmada river in India flows in a rift-valley. Question Number 69: A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land masses is called? A) Peninsula B) Cape C) Isthmus D) Strait Answer & Explanation: A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land masses is called Isthmus. Question Number 70: Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone skeletons are called? A) Foraminifera B) Coral reefs C) Diatoms D) Clamitomonous Answer & Explanation: Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone skeletons are called Coral reefs. Question Number 71: Apatanis are the major tribal group of? A) Nagaland B) Sikkim C) Arunachal Pradesh D) Jharkhand Answer & Explanation: Apatanis are the major tribal group of Arunachal Pradesh Question Number 72: Which of the following plant pigments absorbs in red and far-red region of light? General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 20

A) Chlorophyll B) Phytochrome C) Carotenoids D) Carotenoids Answer & Explanation: Phytochrome plant pigments absorbs in red and far-red region of light. Question Number 73: The process through which excess of light energy is dissipated in photosynthesis is known as? A) Scavenging B) Photolysis C) Photophosphorylation D) Quenching Answer & Explanation: The process through which excess of light energy is dissipated in photosynthesis is known as Quenching. Question Number 74: AIDS virus destroys A) Monocytes B) Neutrophils C) Basophils D) Lymphocytes Answer & Explanation: AIDS virus destroys Lymphocytes. Question Number 75: Teeth and Bones acquire strength and rigidity from? A) Fluorine B) Chlorine C) Sodium D) Calcium Answer & Explanation: Teeth and Bones acquire strength and rigidity from Calcium. Question Number 76: The type of tail found in Shark is? General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 21

A) Homocercal B) Heterocercal C) Diphycercal D) Protocercal Answer & Explanation: The type of tail found in Shark is Heterocercal. Question Number 77: The Sigmoid Colon is part of? A) Anal Canal B) Large Intestine C) Ileum D) Small Intestine Answer & Explanation: The Sigmoid Colon is part of Large Intestine. Question Number 78: A good conductor while carrying current is? A) negatively charged B) positively charged C) electrically neutral D) alternately charged positive and negative Answer & Explanation: A good conductor while carrying current is negatively charged. Question Number 79: The angle between the magnetic meridian and the geographical meridian at a place is? A) Dip B) Declination C) Latitude D) Azimuth Answer & Explanation: The angle between the magnetic meridian and the geographical meridian at a place is Declination. Question Number 80: The device used for measuring the wavelength of X-rays is? General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 22

A) Cyclotron B) Bragg Spectrometer C) Mass Spectrometer D) G.M. Counter Answer & Explanation: The device used for measuring the wavelength of X-rays is Bragg Spectrometer. Question Number 81: Alpha particle is the nucleus of an atom of? A) Hydrogen B) Helium C) Oxygen D) Lithium Answer & Explanation: Alpha particle is the nucleus of an atom of Helium. Question Number 82: Who is the founder of Facebook which is currently the No. 1 social networking website in India? A) Martin Cooper B) Orkut Buyukkokten C) Mark Zuckerberg D) Bill Gates Answer & Explanation: Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Facebook. Question Number 83: In programming, repeating some statements is usually called? A) Structure B) Looping C) Control structure D) Compiling Answer & Explanation: In programming, repeating some statements is usually called Looping. General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 23

Question Number 84: Silicone is a polymer of? A) Silicon tetrachloride B) Dialkyl dichloro silane C) Silane D) Tetraalkyl silane Answer & Explanation: Silicone is a polymer of Dialkyl dichloro silane. Question Number 85: Which is a natural colloid? A) Urea B) Cane-sugar C) Blood D) Sodium chloride Answer & Explanation: Blood is a natural colloid. Question Number 86: Which one of the following does not contain Silver? A) Lunar Caustic B) German Silver C) Horn Silver D) Ruby Silver Answer & Explanation: German Silver does not contain Silver. Question Number 87: The presence of Cobalt in Vitamin B12 was established for the first time by? A) Spectroscopy B) Borax-Bead test C) Sodium Nitroprusside test D) Hydrolysis test Answer & Explanation: The presence of Cobalt in Vitamin B12 was established for the first time by Spectroscopy. Question Number 88: Which bacterial strain developed from natural isolates by genetic manipulation can be used for treating oil spills? General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 24

A) Agrobacterium B) Clostridium C) Nitrosomonas D) Pseudomonas Answer & Explanation: Nitrosomonas bacterial strain developed from natural isolates by genetic manipulation can be used for treating oil spills. Question Number 89: Coating of solid waste with impervious material is known as? A) Chemical Fixation B) Landfill C) Capping D) Encapsulation Answer & Explanation: Coating of solid waste with impervious material is known as Encapsulation. Question Number 90: Ultraviolet rays can be used in water treatment as? A) Precipitator B) Hydrolyser C) Disinfectant D) Flocculator Answer & Explanation: Ultraviolet rays can be used in water treatment as Disinfectant. Question Number 91: Wimbledon Trophy is associated with which sports? A) Cricket B) Tennis C) Football D) Badminton Answer & Explanation: Tennis Question Number 92: Poverty line is expressed in terms of an overall? General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 25

A) Per capita income B) Per capita consumption expenditure C) Per capita entertainment D) Per capita development expenditure Answer & Explanation: Poverty line is expressed in terms of Per capita consumption expenditure. Question Number 93: Who among the following is the author of the English novel The Namesake? A) Shobha De B) Jhumpa Lahiri C) Shashi Tharoor D) V.S. Naipul Answer & Explanation: Jhumpa Lahiri is the author of the English novel The Namesake. Question Number 94: The abbreviation UIDAI stands for? A) Unique Identification Division of All India B) Unique Identification Department of Ancient India C) Unique Identity Division of Ancient India D) Unique Identification Authority of India Answer & Explanation: UIDAI stands for Unique Identification Authority of India. Question Number 95: The term FTZ stands for? A) Free Trade Zone B) Food Trade Zone C) Foreign Trade Zone D) Fiscal Trade Zone Answer & Explanation: The term FTZ stands for Free Trade Zone. General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 26

Question Number 96: Who amongst the following is a Noble Laureate in Economics? A) Kaushik Basu B) Subir Gokarn C) Amartya Sen D) Montek Singh Ahluwalia Answer & Explanation: Amartya Sen is a Noble Laureate in Economics. Question Number 97: The form ITR-1 is form of filling? A) Income Tax Challan B) Customs Duty C) Income Tax Return D) VAT Answer & Explanation: The form ITR-1 is form of filling of Income Tax Return. Question Number 98: Which of the following is not a viral disease? A) Chicken Pox B) Influenza C) Epilepsy D) Measles Answer & Explanation: Epilepsy is not a viral disease. Question Number 99: International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on? A) 15th August B) 2nd October C) 26th January D) 31st January Answer & Explanation: International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on 2nd October. General Knowledge Capsule Volume III A compilation of www.study-places.com Page 27

Question Number 100: The term ATM stands for? A) Alternative to Money B) Automated Transaction Machine C) Automatic Teller Machine D) Automated Teller Machine Answer & Explanation: The term ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine.