Explore a carefully curated set of 50 multiple-choice questions with answers, designed to strengthen your general knowledge and test your awareness across diverse topics. Each question is presented with clear answer options, and the correct choice is highlighted for effective learning and quick revision.
1. The Simon Commission came to India in which year?
- 1925
- 1928
- 1930
- 1932
Answer: B) 1928
2. Which Viceroy introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Wellesley
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Canning
Answer: A) Lord Dalhousie
3. Who was the founder of the Prarthana Samaj?
- Keshab Chandra Sen
- Atmaram Pandurang
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Answer: B) Atmaram Pandurang
4. The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
- 1939
- 1940
- 1942
- 1945
Answer: C) 1942
5. The Battle of Plassey was fought in?
- 1757
- 1761
- 1764
- 1857
Answer: A) 1757
6. Who wrote the book 'Discovery of India'?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.R. Ambedkar
- Sardar Patel
Answer: B) Jawaharlal Nehru
7. The first Governor-General of independent India was?
- Lord Mountbatten
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: A) Lord Mountbatten
8. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
- W.C. Banerjee
- Dadabhai Naoroji
- Surendranath Banerjee
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Answer: A) W.C. Banerjee
9. The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in?
- 1910
- 1911
- 1912
- 1915
Answer: B) 1911
10. The 'Jallianwala Bagh Massacre' took place in which year?
- 1917
- 1918
- 1919
- 1920
Answer: C) 1919
11. The First World War began in?
- 1912
- 1913
- 1914
- 1915
Answer: C) 1914
12. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in?
- 1919
- 1920
- 1921
- 1922
Answer: B) 1920
13. Who was known as the 'Iron Man of India'?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Patel
- B.R. Ambedkar
Answer: C) Sardar Patel
14. The 'Chipko Movement' is associated with?
- Forest Conservation
- Water Conservation
- Wildlife Protection
- Air Pollution
Answer: A) Forest Conservation
15. The 'Bharat Ratna' award was instituted in which year?
- 1952
- 1954
- 1956
- 1960
Answer: B) 1954
16. The largest planet in the Solar System is?
- Earth
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
Answer: C) Jupiter
17. The chemical formula of water is?
- H2O
- CO2
- O2
- H2SO4
Answer: A) H2O
18. The largest ocean on Earth is?
- Indian Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
Answer: B) Pacific Ocean
19. Which is the smallest bone in the human body?
- Stapes
- Femur
- Radius
- Ulna
Answer: A) Stapes
20. The study of earthquakes is called?
- Meteorology
- Seismology
- Geology
- Climatology
Answer: B) Seismology
21. Who invented the telephone?
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Thomas Edison
- Michael Faraday
- James Watt
Answer: A) Alexander Graham Bell
22. The currency of Japan is?
- Yen
- Won
- Dollar
- Peso
Answer: A) Yen
23. The tallest mountain in the world is?
- K2
- Kangchenjunga
- Mount Everest
- Makalu
Answer: C) Mount Everest
24. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
- Earth
- Mars
- Venus
- Mercury
Answer: B) Mars
25. The Great Wall of China is located in which country?
- Japan
- India
- China
- Mongolia
Answer: C) China
26. The author of 'Hamlet' is?
- Charles Dickens
- William Shakespeare
- Mark Twain
- Leo Tolstoy
Answer: B) William Shakespeare
27. The national flower of India is?
- Rose
- Lotus
- Sunflower
- Lily
Answer: B) Lotus
28. Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Carbon Dioxide
- Hydrogen
Answer: B) Nitrogen
29. Which is the longest river in the world?
- Nile
- Amazon
- Yangtze
- Mississippi
Answer: A) Nile
30. The fastest land animal is?
- Cheetah
- Lion
- Tiger
- Horse
Answer: A) Cheetah
31. The study of fossils is called?
- Ecology
- Paleontology
- Zoology
- Botany
Answer: B) Paleontology
32. The largest desert in the world is?
- Sahara
- Gobi
- Kalahari
- Thar
Answer: A) Sahara
33. The currency of the USA is?
- Euro
- Pound
- Dollar
- Yen
Answer: C) Dollar
34. The smallest planet in the Solar System is?
- Mercury
- Mars
- Venus
- Pluto
Answer: A) Mercury
35. The human heart has how many chambers?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Answer: C) 4
36. The largest continent in the world is?
- Asia
- Africa
- North America
- Europe
Answer: A) Asia
37. The freezing point of water is?
- 0°C
- 100°C
- 32°C
- 212°C
Answer: A) 0°C
38. The chemical symbol for gold is?
- Ag
- Au
- Pb
- Pt
Answer: B) Au
39. The largest island in the world is?
- Greenland
- New Guinea
- Borneo
- Madagascar
Answer: A) Greenland
40. The speed of light is approximately?
- 3 x 10^5 km/s
- 3 x 10^8 m/s
- 1.5 x 10^8 m/s
- 1 x 10^6 km/s
Answer: B) 3 x 10^8 m/s
41. The inventor of the light bulb is?
- Thomas Edison
- Alexander Graham Bell
- James Watt
- Nikola Tesla
Answer: A) Thomas Edison
42. The first man to walk on the Moon was?
- Yuri Gagarin
- Neil Armstrong
- Buzz Aldrin
- Michael Collins
Answer: B) Neil Armstrong
43. The largest animal in the world is?
- Elephant
- Blue Whale
- Shark
- Giraffe
Answer: B) Blue Whale
44. The hottest planet in the Solar System is?
- Mercury
- Venus
- Mars
- Jupiter
Answer: B) Venus
45. The capital of Australia is?
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Canberra
- Perth
Answer: C) Canberra
46. The author of 'Ramayana' is?
- Valmiki
- Tulsidas
- Kalidasa
- Vyasa
Answer: A) Valmiki
47. The national sport of Japan is?
- Baseball
- Sumo Wrestling
- Judo
- Karate
Answer: B) Sumo Wrestling
48. The largest river in India is?
- Ganga
- Yamuna
- Brahmaputra
- Godavari
Answer: A) Ganga
49. The study of weather is called?
- Geology
- Meteorology
- Ecology
- Astronomy
Answer: B) Meteorology
