World GK Mock Test 9 - Online MCQ Exam

How many sides does a circle have?

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None None
One One
Infinite Infinite
Two Two

Which of the following Scientist proved that the path of each planet around the Sun is elliptical?

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Kepler Kepler
Galileo Galileo
Newton Newton
Copernicus Copernicus

Royal crown has been found from which place of Haryana?

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Banawali Banawali
Rakhigarhi Rakhigarhi
Kunal Kunal
All of these All of these

Some large lakes in temperate latitudes have a moderating influence upon the climate of adjacent land surfaces. Such an influence may develop when ________

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The water is shallow The water is shallow
The lake is high above sea level The lake is high above sea level
Prevailing out-blowing winds cross the lake in winter
The lake is a basin of inland drainage The lake is a basin of inland drainage

What is the tallest type of grass?

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Bamboo Bamboo
Wheat Wheat
Corn Corn
Sugarcane Sugarcane

The first archaeological excavation in Haryana was done by which Archaeologist?

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Cunningham Cunningham
B. B. Lal B. B. Lal
H. L. Srivastava H. L. Srivastava
D. D. Snooper D. D. Snooper

The Peloponnesian War was fought between which cities?

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Athens and Macedonia Athens and Macedonia
Carthage and Athens Carthage and Athens
Sparta and Carthage Sparta and Carthage
Sparta and Athens Sparta and Athens

The First Buddhist Council was held in Rajgriha under the Patronage of

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Chandragupta Maurya Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka Asoka
Ajatashatru Ajatashatru
Kanishka Kanishka

The airline "Qantas" belongs to:

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Australia Australia
Qatar Qatar
New Zealand New Zealand
Canada Canada

The maximum amount of energy in the present day world is provided by ________

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Atomic energy Atomic energy
Coal Coal
Hydroelectric power resources Hydroelectric power resources
Liquid fuels Liquid fuels

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about Alvars and Nayanars? I. Some of the earliest bhakti movements (c. sixth century) were led by the Alvars (literally, those who are "immersed" in devotion to Vishnu) and Nayanars (literally, leaders who were devotees of Shiva). II. They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods. III. During their travels the Alvars and Nayanars identified certain shrines as abodes of their chosen deities

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Only I Only I
I and II I and II
I and III I and III
All of the above All of the above

Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary established in which year?

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1985 1985
1999 1999
2004 2004
2007 2007

What country is known for inventing pizza?

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Greece Greece
France France
Italy Italy
Spain Spain

The most important saint of the Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra who was born at Satara and is said to have died in Punjab, was

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Jnanesvar Jnanesvar
Namadeva Namadeva
Tukaram Tukaram
Guru Ramdas Guru Ramdas

Which one of the following is correct? Great Bear is a ________

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Galaxy Galaxy
Planet Planet
Star Star
Constellation Constellation

Janaka was a king of which one of the following?

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Mithila Mithila
Vaishali Vaishali
Anga Anga
Champa Champa

The ancient University of Odisha, 'Puspagiri' is located in which district of Odisha?

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Jajpur Jajpur
Gajapati Gajapati
Ganjaun Ganjaun
Puri Puri

The "Saka Era" was started by:

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Kanishka Kanishka
Ashoka Ashoka
Vikramaditya Vikramaditya
Harsha Harsha

Which of the following rock has formed the Earth's crust?

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Igneous Igneous
Metamorphic Metamorphic
Sedimentary Sedimentary
Carbonate Carbonate

Sino-Indian War held in which year?

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1962 1962
1961 1961
1963 1963
1965 1965

Nirmand copper plates found in Himachal Pradesh belonged to

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7th century AD 7th century AD
10th century AD 10th century AD
12th century AD 12th century AD
15th century AD 15th century AD

Marble is a metamorphic rock of

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Sandstone Sandstone
Limestone Limestone
Granite Granite
Clay Clay

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is on river:

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Krishna Krishna
Godavari Godavari
Kaveri Kaveri
Mahanadi Mahanadi

First Indian woman to win Silver in Olympics:

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P.V. Sindhu P.V. Sindhu
Saina Nehwal Saina Nehwal
Sakshi Malik Sakshi Malik
Mary Kom Mary Kom

Who is the first person from Nagaland to becomes members of Rajya Sabha?

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S. C. Jamir S. C. Jamir
K. G. Kenye K. G. Kenye
T. Aliba Imti T. Aliba Imti
Khyomo Lotha Khyomo Lotha
Mulhupra Vero Mulhupra Vero

The study of skin is called:

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Dermatology Dermatology
Cardiology Cardiology
Neurology Neurology
Pathology Pathology

Which of the following receive, heavy rainfall in the month of October and November?

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Hills of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Garo, Khasi and Jaintia
Plateau of Chota Nagpur Plateau of Chota Nagpur
Coromandel Coast Coromandel Coast
Malwa Plateau Malwa Plateau

A contemporary rival dynasty of the Cholas in South India was

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Chalukyas of Vengi Chalukyas of Vengi
Pandyas of Madurai Pandyas of Madurai
Chalukyas of Kalyani Chalukyas of Kalyani
Cheras Cheras

The Standard Meridian of India is:

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80° E 80° E
82°30' E 82°30' E
75° E 75° E
90° E 90° E

"Which of the following two statements are correct regarding Chinese policy of "Theory of Palm and five fingers"? 1. It includes Bhutan and Nepal 2. It includes Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Laddakh 3. It includes Mizoram and Manipur 4. It includes Tripura and Nagaland Choose the correct answer from the options given below."

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1 and 3 1 and 3
1 and 4 1 and 4
1 and 2 1 and 2
2 and 3 2 and 3

Who wrote "Arthashastra"?

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Chanakya Chanakya
Megasthenes Megasthenes
Kalidasa Kalidasa
Banabhatta Banabhatta

What element has the symbol Fe?

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Fluorine Fluorine
Iron Iron
Fermium Fermium
Francium Francium

Who was the founder of the city of Agra?

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Firoz Tughlaq Firoz Tughlaq
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
Alauddin Khalji Alauddin Khalji
Sikandar Lodi Sikandar Lodi

Which temple is known as "the Palani of Kerala"?

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Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy Haripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy
Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple
Vaikom Mahadev Temple Vaikom Mahadev Temple
Jagannath temple, Thalassery Jagannath temple, Thalassery

On 21st January 1922 which satyagraha was organised in Sihava-Nagari?

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Individual Movement Individual Movement
Salt Movement Salt Movement
Farmer Movement Farmer Movement
Forest Movement Forest Movement
None of the above None of the above

How many languages are in the 8th Schedule of Constitution?

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18 18
22 22
24 24
14 14

During the freedom struggle a parallel movement launched in the Indian states (in the states ruled by the Indian rulers such as Kashmir, Nizam's Hyderabad, Travancore, etc.) was/were

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State People's Movement State People's Movement
Praja Mandal Movement Praja Mandal Movement
Both A and B above Both A and B above
Swaraj Movement Swaraj Movement

What is the largest land animal?

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Rhino Rhino
Hippo Hippo
African elephant African elephant
Giraffe Giraffe

Oldest oil field in India:

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Digboi Digboi
Bombay High Bombay High
Ankleshwar Ankleshwar
Kalol Kalol

Which among the following statements is/ are not correct? I. The theosophical society preached the Aryan philosophy and religion II. It laid great emphasis on the Vedas and Upanishad. III. It considered Hinduism to be the best religion and the only means to attain salvation. IV. It called for universal brotherhood. V. The Upanishads revealed the essence of life

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I, III and V I, III and V
II, II and V II, II and V
Only III Only III
I and III I and III

Banabhatta was the friend and court poet of which of the following rulers?

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Prithviraj Chauhan Prithviraj Chauhan
Harshavardhana Harshavardhana
Anangpala Anangpala
Hemchandra Hemchandra

The first modern Olympics were held in:

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1896 1896
1900 1900
1924 1924
1880 1880

Which Act was amended by Goa government to allow women to work in night shifts

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Factory Act 1948 Factory Act 1948
Factory Act 1950 Factory Act 1950
Factory Act 1961 Factory Act 1961
Factory Act 1972 Factory Act 1972

What is the hottest chili pepper?

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Carolina Reaper Carolina Reaper
Ghost pepper Ghost pepper
Scotch bonnet Scotch bonnet
Jalapeno Jalapeno

Who discovered America for Europeans?

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Amerigo Vespucci Amerigo Vespucci
Leif Erikson Leif Erikson
Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus
Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan

Who is known as the King of Pop?

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Elvis Presley Elvis Presley
Michael Jackson Michael Jackson
Prince Prince
David Bowie David Bowie

What was the role of Tatia Tope in 1857 mutiny? I. He was commander-in-chief of the army of Nana Saheb II. He organized Bhils of Panchamahal region against the British III. He helped Begum Hazrat Mahal to capture Awadh

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II only II only
I and II only I and II only
II and III only II and III only
All of the above All of the above

Who among the following was not the ruler of Paramar dynasty?

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Siyaka Siyaka
Bhoj Bhoj
Parmardi Dev Parmardi Dev
Munja Munja

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