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Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Basic General Knowledge-GK

Learn and practice General Knowledge questions and answers on Basic General Knowledge with very easy and understandable explanations. GK questions are very helpful different type of competitive exams. Page-10 section-4

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Basic General Knowledge .
91
The ozone layer restricts
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The ozone layer restricts ultraviolet radiation. The Ozone layer which is present in the Earth's atmosphere protects it by restricting from UV or Ultraviolet radiation, the dangerous rays contained by Sun.
92
The Secretary-General is required to submit an annual report on the work of the UN to
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Secretary-General is required to submit an annual report on the work of the UN to the General Assembly. Under Article 24(3) of the UN Charter, the Security Council must submit an annual report to the General Assembly for its consideration. The submission of the annual report is the only clear obligation the Council has vis-a-vis the General Assembly under the Charter.
93
The SLV-3 project provided India with the expertise to lop a larger and more sophisticated launch vehicle
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The SLV-3 project provided India with the expertise to lop a larger and more sophisticated launch vehicle ASLV. The successful culmination of the SLV-3 project showed the way to advanced launch vehicle projects such as the Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV), Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
94
The site of the third oldest civilisation after the Sumerian and Egyption, Mohenjo-daro, was built in
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The site of the third oldest civilisation after the Sumerian and Egyption, Mohenjo-daro, was built in 2500 BC.
95
The saffron colour in the national flag signifies
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The saffron colour in the national flag signifies courage and Sacrifice. The upper most colour of our flag, Saffron denotes the strength of our country. It stands for our courageous history and sacrifice of our freedom fighters.
96
The official languages of the United Nations are
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The six official languages of the United Nations are:
1. Arabic
2. Chinese (Mandarin)
3. English
4. French
5. Russian
6. Spanish
97
The news agency Reuters belongs to which of the following country?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The news agency Reuters belongs to Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia was a country in Southeastern and Central Europe for most of the 20th century.
98
The sacred place of the followers of Shintoism is
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The sacred place of the followers of Shintoism is Central shrine of Ise (Central of Japan) and Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. A shrine (jinja) is a sacred place where kami live, and which show the power and nature of the kami.
99
The smallest state of India is
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Goa with an area of 3702 sq. km is the smallest State in India.
100
The parts of the Mahabharata which include Bhagawad Gita, is
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The parts of the Mahabharata which include Bhagawad Gita, is more than 2500 years old. Kurukshetra is a city in the Indian state of Haryana. It is also known as Dharmakshetra ("Holy Place") and as the "Land of the Bhagavad Gita".