Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Basic General Knowledge-GK

The theory of utilitarianism was expounded by Jeremy Bentham (1748-1836), James Mill(1773-1839) and Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900). Utilitarianism is a normative ethical theory that places the locus of right and wrong solely on the outcomes (consequences) of choosing one action/policy over other actions/policies.

The velocity of sound in air (under normal condition) is 332 m/sec.

The term used to describe a sudden fall of a government, brought about by illegal force is called loup de' etat. A coup d'état, also known by its German name putsch, or simply as a coup, is the overthrow of an existing government by non-democratic means; typically, it is an illegal, unconstitutional seizure of power by a dictator, the military, or a political faction.

The term steeplechase is associated with Horse Racing. Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys over a set distance for competition.

The total number of Judges of the International Court of Justice is 15. The ICJ is composed of fifteen judges elected to nine-year terms by the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council from a list of people nominated by the national groups in the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

The velocity of light was first measured by Romer. The first measurements of the speed of light using completely terrestrial apparatus were published in 1849 by Hippolyte Fizeau (1819–96). Compared to values accepted today, Fizeau's result (about 313,000 kilometres per second) was too high, and less accurate than those obtained by Rømer's method.

The trophies and cups awarded for cricket are McDowell's Challenge cup and World cup.

The third highest civilian award in India is the "Padma Bhushan".

Explanation:

India's civilian awards are given in recognition of exceptional service in various fields such as arts, literature, science, public services, and more.

1. Bharat Ratna – This is the highest civilian award in India, given for exceptional service towards the advancement of art, literature, science, and in recognition of public service of the highest order.

2. Padma Vibhushan – This is the second highest civilian award, given for exceptional and distinguished service.

3. Padma Bhushan – This is the third highest civilian award, awarded for distinguished service of a high order.

4. Padma Shri – This is the fourth highest civilian award, given for distinguished service in any field.

Therefore, the correct answer is Padma Bhushan, which ranks third among the civilian honors in India.

The term used in billiards are blank line, break, bolting, cannon, cue, hazard, in-oft. Billiards, any of various games played on a rectangular table with a designated number of small balls and a long stick called a cue. The table and the cushioned rail bordering the table are topped with a feltlike tight-fitting cloth. Carom, or French, billiards is played with three balls on a table that has no pockets.

Vir Chakra (a medal) is made up of standard silver. Vir Chakra is an Indian gallantry award presented for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy on the battlefield. It replaced the British Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), Military Cross (MC) and Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC).