Quiz 11: Basic General Knowledge

1. Which among the following is NOT a book written by Khushwant Singh?
(A)We Indians
(B)Delhi: A novel
(C)The End of India
(D)Woman: Many Hues Many Shades


2. The Farakka Barrage issue is an issue between India and Bangladesh, related to distribution of water of which among the following rivers?
(A)Ganga
(B)Brahmputra
(C)Teesta
(D)Damodar


3. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India , is related to which among the following?
(A)Townships
(B)Panchayats
(C)Municipalities
(D)District Boards


4. The name of P Mitra (Pramathanath Mitra) is associated with the foundation of which among the following revolutionary organizations?
(A)Anushilan Samiti
(B)India House
(C)Jugantar
(D)None of them


5. In context with RSS or Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh, what does Sarsanghchalak refer to?
(A)Head of RSS
(B)Head at Prant (state) level
(C)Head at District Level
(D)Head of the Local RSS Shakha


6. Who among the following is known to have founded the "Academic Association"?
(A)Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(B)Madhusudan Datta
(C)Madan Mohan Tarkalankar
(D)Surendranath Tagore


7. The place "Noonmati" in India, is related to which among the following?
(A)Salt Industry
(B)Petroleum Industry
(C)Paper Industry
(D)Textile Industry


8. Linus Pauling is known for having won the Nobel Prize for two different fields. Which among the following are these fields?
(A)Chemistry and Physics
(B)Physics and Literature
(C)Chemistry and Literature
(D)Chemistry and Peace


9. In context with Japan, what does Akihito refer to ?
(A)A person
(B)A Place
(C)A custom
(D)A religion


10. The web of the spider is made up of which among the following?
(A)Carbohydrate Polymers
(B)Proteins
(C)Lipids
(D)Polysaccharides


11. Which among the following is the most common organic compound on Earth?
(A)Protein
(B)Glucose
(C)Cellulose
(D)Starch


12. In context with the Defense of India, Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Projects are related to which among the following?
(A)Nuclear Capable Missiles
(B)Nuclear Capable Submarines
(C)Aircraft Career Ships
(D)Amphibious warfare vessels


13. Soviet aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, has been rechristened in India as which among the following?
(A)INS Viraat
(B)INS Vikramaditya
(C)INS Chakra
(D)INS Arihant


14. Mission Dakshin Dhruv 2006 was a successful operation of which among the following?
(A)Indian Army
(B)Indian Navy
(C)Indian Air Force
(D)Indian Armed Forces


15. Which among the following are being procured by India for its armed forces, under the Project-75 India (P-75I) Programme?
(A)Medium multi-role combat aircraft
(B)Falcon Awacs
(C)Submarines
(D)Aircraft Career Ships