General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Which of the following is/are one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals?
(A) Zero Hunger
(B) Climate Action
(C) Life Below Water
(D) Quality Education
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649a9bb91a612ce001f65700- 1A, B, C and Dtrue
- 2A and Bfalse
- 3B and Cfalse
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Answer : 1. "A, B, C and D"
Explanation :
All these are the main goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
(A) Zero Hunger
(B) Climate Action
(C) Life Below Water
(D) Quality Education
Major goals of the UN Sustainable Development Goals:
1. Poverty Eradication: End extreme poverty for all people everywhere by 2030.
2. End hunger: Ensure food security and improved nutrition for all by 2030 and promote sustainable agriculture.
3. Health and Well-Being: To promote healthy lives and well-being for people of all ages.
4. Education for all: To ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all by 2030.
5. Gender equality: Achieving gender equality and promoting the empowerment of women and girls.
6. Clean water and sanitation: Ensuring safe and accessible clean water and sanitation services for all.
Q: When was the None of the Above (NOTA) ballot option first implemented in India?
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- 22004false
- 32013true
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Answer : 3. "2013"
Explanation :
NOTA was implemented for the first time in India in 2013.
1. Year: 2013
2. Election: Assembly Election
3. States: Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi
4. Option: NOTA ('None of the Above)
5. Objective: To provide more choices to voters and strengthen democracy
Q: Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT with respect to Draft Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, proposed in 2022?
A. Online games will have to register with a self-regulatory body, and only games cleared by the body will be allowed to legally operate in India.
B. Online gaming companies will not be allowed to engage in betting on the outcome of games, the proposed rules say.
C. According to the rules, there could be more than one self-regulatory body.
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649a9a993662c8741dfd8404A. Online games will have to register with a self-regulatory body, and only games cleared by the body will be allowed to legally operate in India.
B. Online gaming companies will not be allowed to engage in betting on the outcome of games, the proposed rules say.
C. According to the rules, there could be more than one self-regulatory body.
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Answer : 2. "A, B and C"
Explanation :
1. Online games will have to register with a self-regulatory body, and only games cleared by the body will be allowed to legally operate in India.
2. Online gaming companies will not be allowed to engage in betting on the outcome of games, the proposed rules say.
3. According to the rules, there could be more than one self-regulatory body.
Q: What do you call the drugs that bind to the receptor site and inhibit its natural function?
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649a98d3c7d7c7e0672b7673- 1Antidepressantsfalse
- 2Agonistfalse
- 3Antagoniststrue
- 4Depressantsfalse
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Answer : 3. "Antagonists"
Explanation :
1. Name: Antagonist
2. Mechanism of action: By binding to the surface of the receptor, they cause opposition to the natural function.
Q: India was named ‘Bharat’ after the name of the Bharat tribe. In which of the following Vedas is this tribe first mentioned?
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649a9808ab3c5fffc2e06f52- 1Rigvedatrue
- 2Samavedafalse
- 3Atharvavedafalse
- 4Yajurvedafalse
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Answer : 1. "Rigveda"
Explanation :
The first mention of Bharat Jana is found in the Rig Veda.
1. Veda: Rigveda
2. Division: Third
3. Mention: Mention of Bharat, son of Vishwamitra.
4. Significance: India was named 'Bharat' after the people of India.
Additional Information:
1. The seventh mandala of the Rig Veda describes the role of the Bharatas in the war of the ten kings (Dasharajya Yuddha) in which King Sudas of their Tritsu branch was victorious.
2. Due to this, they became dominant over the Indo-Aryans and the Indians were able to move beyond the Indus River region and settle in the area of Kurukshetra.
3. During that period, the political system was changing from being republican based on tribes to being centred on kings.
Q: When did the Constitution of WHO come into force - a date which we now celebrate as World Health Day every year?
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649a978646047484bc6f836b- 15 April 1948false
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Answer : 2. "7 April 1948 "
Explanation :
1. The Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) came into force on April 7, 1948.
2. Significance: This day is now celebrated every year as World Health Day.
3. Objective: To make people aware of the importance of health and encourage them to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
4. Function: The World Health Organization is an international organization that promotes health and improves the health of people around the world.
Q: Match the columns.
Nutrients Examples
a. Protein I. Calcium, Phosphorous
b. Carbohydrates II. Cholesterol
c. Fat III. Glucose
d. Minerals IV. Myosin
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649a968cc7d7c7e0672b6e9aNutrients Examples
a. Protein I. Calcium, Phosphorous
b. Carbohydrates II. Cholesterol
c. Fat III. Glucose
d. Minerals IV. Myosin
- 1a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-ivfalse
- 2a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-ifalse
- 3a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-ivfalse
- 4a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-itrue
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Answer : 4. "a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i"
Explanation :
Explanation:
Nutrient Example
Protein Myosin
Carbohydrate Sugar
Fat Cholesterol
Minerals Calcium, Phosphorus
1. Protein is one of the essential nutrients for the body. It is essential for building and repairing muscles, skin, hair, nails and other tissues. Myosin is a protein responsible for muscle contraction.
2. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body. They are found in the form of starch, glucose and fiber. Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that is easily digested by the body and provides energy.
3. Fats are essential nutrients for the body. They help keep the body warm, produce hormones, and build cell walls. Cholesterol is a type of fat made by the body. It is essential for the body, but in excess can cause health problems.
4. Minerals are essential nutrients for the body. They form structural components of the body, help produce hormones, and regulate body functions. Calcium and phosphorus are two important minerals that are necessary for the formation of bones and teeth.
Q: In India, who appoints the Advocate General of a State?
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649a96fcab3c5fffc2e06b21- 1Governor of the Statetrue
- 2Prime Minister of Indiafalse
- 3President of Indiafalse
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Answer : 1. "Governor of the State"
Explanation :
Appointment of State Advocate General in India:
1. Appointee: Governor
2. Qualification: Qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.
3. Tenure: During the pleasure of the Governor
4. Remuneration: Determined by the Governor
5. Their duties are given in Articles 165 and 177 of the Constitution.
Additional Information:
1. The Advocate General is the highest law officer of the state.
2. He provides assistance to the State Government in all its legal matters.
3. He also protects and safeguards the interests of the state government.

