General Studies Questions [Mix & Previous Years MCQs]

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Lake Winnipeg is a very large, but relatively shallow lake located in province of Manitoba in Canada. The lake is elongated and is 416 km (258 mi) from north to south, with remote sandy beaches, large limestone cliffs, and many bat caves in some areas.

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The crust is the outermost part of the lithosphere of the Earth.. It is usually distinguished from the underlying mantle by its chemical makeup. It is the thinnest layer as it extends only from 30-45 km on land and 5-10 km in the ocean.

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Iltutmish introduced Silver Tanka and Copper Jital, the two coins of the Delhi Sultanate.
The coins prior to Iltutmish were introduced by the invaders which bear the Sanskrit characters and even Bull and Shivalinga. Iltutmish was the first to introduce a “Pure Arabic Coin” in India. The Coins were engraved with “The Mighty Sultan, Sun of the Empire and the Faith, Conquest-laden, Il-tutmish,” after he received an investiture of Sovereign Sultan of Delhi from the Caliph of Baghdad.
The Silver Tanka issued by Iltutmish was weighing 175 grains. Gold Tanka of the same weight was later issued by Balban.

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The correct answer is “Growth in Infrastructure.” While long-term planning in India aims for self-reliance and productive employment generation, infrastructure growth is often a means to achieve these objectives rather than an objective itself. Long-term planning focuses on sustainable development, economic stability, and social equity, with infrastructure serving as a supporting element.

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A share swap occurs when one company acquires another by exchanging its own shares for the shares of the target company. This method allows the acquiring company to use its stock as currency, avoiding cash outflow. Share swaps are common in mergers and acquisitions, enabling companies to leverage their equity while minimizing immediate cash expenses. Notably, this approach can also help align the interests of both companies’ shareholders.

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The correct answer is “To strive towards abolition of untouchability.” This is not listed as a Fundamental Duty in the Indian Constitution. Fundamental Duties, enshrined in Article 51A, include responsibilities like promoting harmony, protecting the environment, and developing a scientific temper. The abolition of untouchability is a Fundamental Right under Article 17, not a duty.

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The rubber is a dominant cash crop produced in the southeast Asian region. Indonesia is one of the largest producer and exporter of rubber. The right climatic conditions and the availability of water throughout the year are the main reason for rubber cultivation.

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The correct answer is “Vote on Account.” A Vote on Account is a provision that allows the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India to meet its expenses for a limited period, typically until the new government presents a full budget. This practice ensures that essential services and operations continue without interruption during the transition period after elections. It is a common procedure in parliamentary systems to maintain financial stability.

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The Scoville scale is a measure of the ‘hotness’ of a chili pepper or anything derived from chili peppers, i.e. hot sauce. The scale is actually a measure of the concentration of the chemical compound capsaicin which is the active component that produces the heat sensation for humans.

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1 MMBTU, or one Million British Thermal Units, of Natural Gas is energy-wise nearly equivalent to 1.054615 gigajoules. The British Thermal Unit is a traditional unit of heat. It is defined as the amount of heat required to increase the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. In contrast, the gigajoule is a unit of energy in the International System of Units.