Daily Static GK MCQs | Set-9 (09/11/2024)
Welcome to our series on Daily Static GK MCQs for All Competitive Exams! As government job exams in India get tougher, candidates need to understand basic Static GK well. Through this series, you can Check Your Progress Daily. This series is designed to provide you with a daily dose of 15 important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that cover a wide range of static GK topics, including history, geography, polity, economy, culture and more.These Static GK MCQs will help in exams such as the SSC, Railways, Banking, UPSC, State PSC, Judiciary, TET, etc. Each article aims to enhance your knowledge base and boost your confidence, ensuring you are well-prepared for the challenges of your upcoming exams. Regular practice with these MCQs will help you retain important information and improve your problem-solving skills and time management. Please Regularly Visit for daily updates. For Set-1 Click HERE. For Set-2 Click HERE. For Set-3 Click HERE. For Set-4 Click HERE. For Set-5 Click HERE. For Set-6 Click HERE. For Set-7 Click HERE. For Set – 8 Click HERE. |
1. Which of the following countries is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
(A) China
(B) Japan
(C) South Korea
(D) Thailand
Answer: (B) Japan
Explanation: Japan is called the “Land of the Rising Sun” because it is located to the east of the Asian continent and is one of the first countries to experience sunrise.
2. Which river is also known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?
A) Ganges
B) Kosi
C) Brahmaputra
D) Son
Answer: B) Kosi
Explanation: The Kosi River is called the “Sorrow of Bihar” due to its frequent floods, which cause immense damage to life and property in the region and it destroy the rural economy.
3. Who was the first woman governor of an Indian state?
A) Sarojini Naidu
B) Indira Gandhi
C) Vijayalakshmi Pandit
D) Sucheta Kripalani
Answer: A) Sarojini Naidu
Explanation: Sarojini Naidu became the first female governor of an Indian state, Uttar Pradesh, after independence. She governed Uttar Pradesh from 15 August 1947 to 2 March 1949.
4. In which year was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) nationalized?
A) 1947
B) 1949
C) 1950
D) 1956
Answer: B) 1949
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on 1st January 1949 based on the Reserve Bank of India (Transfer to Public Ownership) Act, 1948.
5. What is the currency of Switzerland?
A) Euro
B) Pound
C) Dollar
D) Franc
Answer: D) Franc
Explanation: The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc.
6. Which Indian state is the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant located in?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is situated in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is the largest nuclear power station in India.
7. Who among the following was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
A) Ashoka
B) Bindusara
C) Chandragupta Maurya
D) Samudragupta
Answer: C) Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire. Chandragupta Maurya ruled from 350-295 BCE.
8. How many primary layers is the Earth’s atmosphere divided into?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: C) 5
Explanation: The Earth’s atmosphere has five main layers. From lowest to highest they are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere.
9. Which Indian city is known as the “City of Lakes”?
A) Jaipur
B) Udaipur
C) Mysore
D) Varanasi
Answer: B) Udaipur
Explanation: Udaipur in Rajasthan is famous for its lakes, including Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Udai Sagar Lake.
10. ‘Indian War of Independence 1857’ is written by____
(A) S.N. Sen
(B) R.C. Majumdar
(C) V.D. Savarkar
(D) S.B. Chaudhuri
Answer: (C) V.D. Savarkar
Explanation: The book “Indian War of Independence 1857” was written by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (V.D. Savarkar). It was published in 1909.
11. Read the following statements carefully.
1. Brahmo Samaj supported monotheism.
2. Arya Samaj contributed for the development of education.
3. Swami Vivekananda founded Ram Krishna Mission.
Answer on the basis of following code.
(A) 1, 2 and 3 are true
(B) 1 and 2 are true
(C) 1 and 3 are true
(D) 2 and 3 are true
Answer: (A) 1, 2 and 3 are true
12. Consider the following pairs.
1. Radhakanta Deb – First President of the British Indian Association
2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty – Founder of the Madras Mahajan Sabha
3. Surendra Nath Banerjee – Founder of the Indian Association
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 1 and 3
(C) Only 2 and 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (B) Only 1 and 3
Explanation: Statement 2 is incorrect. The Madras Mahajan Sabha was founded in 1884 by M. Veeraraghavachariar, G. Subramaniam Aiyer, and P. Anandacharlu, not Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty.
13. Westerlies in Southern Hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in Northern Hemisphere because____
1. Southern Hemisphere has less landmass as compared to Northern Hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in Southern Hemisphere as compared to Northern Hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (A) Only 1
Explanation: Statement 2 is incorrect. The Coriolis force is determined by the rotation of the Earth and is the same at equivalent latitudes in both hemispheres. It does not vary between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
14. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies
3. Fifth Schedule
4. Sixth Schedule
5. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(A) Only 1 and 2
(B) Only 3, 4 and 5
(C) Only 1, 2 and 5
(D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
15. Which of the following words have been added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment?
1. Socialist
2. Gram Swarajya
3. Secular
4. Sovereign
Select the correct answer by using the code given below.
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 3
(C) 1, 2 and 4
(D) 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (B) 1 and 3
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added the words “Socialist” and “Secular” to the Preamble of the Constitution of India. It also added the word “Integrity” to the phrase “Unity and Integrity of the Nation.” The words “Gram Swarajya” and “Sovereign” were not added by the 42nd Amendment. “Sovereign” was already part of the original Preamble.