Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Basic General Knowledge-GK

1

What was the purpose of establishing the European Economic Community (EEC)?

A) To promote a common market and economic prosperity among member countries B) To create a single market for free import and export among member countries C) both (a) and (b) D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The purpose of establishing the European Economic Community (EEC) is to promote a common market and economic prosperity among member countries and to create a single market for free import and export among member countries.

2

Where did 2010 Commonwealth Games took place?

A) Beijing, China. B) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia C) Victoria, Canada D) New Delhi, India

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

2010 Commonwealth Games took place at New Delhi, India. The vibrant city of New Delhi, home to 14 million people, hosted the Commonwealth Games in October 2010. This was the first time India has hosted the Games and only the second time the event has been held in Asia (Kuala Lumpur in 1998 was the first).

3

What is the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh?

A) 47.53 per cent B) 65.18 per cent C) 82.32 per cent D) 60.91 per cent

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The literacy rate of Chhattisgarh is 65.18 per cent. According to the 2001 census report, Chhattisgarh had a literacy rate of 65.18% which included male and female literacy rate of 77.86% and 52.40% respectively.

4

What is the covered area of Gujarat state?

A) 3,702 sq. km B) 1,35,100 sq. km C) 1,96,024 sq. km D) 94,163 sq. km

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The covered area of Gujarat state is 1,96,024 sq. km. The population of Gujarat is 60,383,628 (2011 census) and the state covers an area of 1, 96,024 sq km and shares its border with the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The state has a literacy rate of 79.31 percent. Gujarat is the 7th largest state in India in terms of area.

5

What is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli?

A) Daman B) Silvassa C) Dispur D) Shilling

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Silvassa is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It is composed of two separate geographical entities: Nagar Haveli, wedged between Maharashtra and Gujarat, and, 1 km to the northwest, the smaller enclave of Dadra, which is surrounded by Gujarat.

6

What is the literacy rate of West Bengal?

A) 69.22 per cent B) 72.29 per cent C) 51.33 per cent D) 70.13 per cent

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The literacy rate of West Bengal is 69.22 per cent. 77.58 of the literate population are men and 60.22 per cent women.

7

What is the circumference of table tennis ball?

A) 3.71 - 3.82 cm B) 4.72 - 4.82 cm C) 2.72 - 2.82 cm D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

3.71 - 3.82 cm is the circumference of table tennis ball.

8

What is the capital of Jharkhand?

A) Raipur B) Dehradun C) Ranchi D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand. Ranchi was the centre of the Jharkhand movement, which called for a separate state for the tribal regions of South Bihar, northern Orissa, western West Bengal and the eastern area of what is present-day Chhattisgarh.

9

When did Hitler became President of Germany?

A) 1934 B) 1935 C) 1936 D) 1937

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

In 1934 Hitler became President of Germany. With the death of President Hindenburg on August 2, 1934, Hitler united the chancellorship and presidency under the new title of Fuhrer. As the economy improved, popular support for Hitler's regime became strong, and a cult of Fuhrer worship was propagated by Hitler's capable propagandists.

10

What is the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?

A) Group of 53 former colonies of Britain B) Group of 12 former republics of dissolved USSR C) Group of 10 Latin America countries D) Group of Islamic countries in Saudi Arabia region

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Group of 12 former republics of dissolved USSR is the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).