30 MOST IMPORTANT GENERAL AWARENESS QUIZ ASO EXAM: Aspirants who are willing to apply for the various Government exams in 2022 must go through the topics of GENERAL AWARENESS QUIZ.
Q1. Which district of Himachal Pradesh touches the border of China?
(a) Sirmaur
(b) Chamba
(c) Kullu
(d) Kinnaur
S1.Ans.(d)
Sol. Chitkul (Chittkul) is a village in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border.
Q2. Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by-
(a) 5.30 hours
(b) 4:30 hours
(c) 4 hours
(d) 5 hours
S2.Ans.(a)
Sol. Indian Standard Time is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
Q3. On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day?
(a) December 21
(b) March 21
(c) June 22
(d) September 23
S3.Ans.(a)
Sol. Dec. 21 is the winter solstice: the shortest day and longest night of the year here in Earth’s northern hemisphere.
Q4. Which of the nations are connected with Palk Strait?
(a) India and Sri Lanka
(b) North Korea and South Korea
(c) Pakistan and China
(d) Britain and France
S4.Ans.(a)
Sol. The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka.
Q5. Which of the following state does not share boundary with Myanmar?
(a) Assam
(b) Manipur
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Nagaland
S5.Ans.(a)
Sol. The four northeast Indian states share 1,643-km border with Myanmar – Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur.
Q6. West Bengal makes borders with how many countries?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four
S6.Ans.(c)
Sol. West Bengal borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north.
Q7. Correct pair of the state and its capital is –
(a) Nagaland – Shillong
(b) Jharkhand – Ranchi
(c) Uttarakhand – Nainital
(d) Chattisgarh – Bilaspur
S7.Ans.(b)
Sol. Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It’s known for its waterfalls, the elegant Jain temples of Parasnath Hill and the elephants and tigers of Betla National Park. The state capital of Ranchi is a gateway to the park.
Q8. Which of the following state is the member of “Seven Sisters”?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Tripura
(c) Orissa
(d) Bihar
S8.Ans.(b)
Sol. The Seven Sisters of India: Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Assam, Manipur, and Mizoram cover a huge area of 255,511 square kilometres.
Q9. Where is Saddle Peak in Andaman and Nicobar Island situated?
(a) Great Nicobar
(b) Middle Andaman
(c) Little Andaman
(d) Northern Andaman
S9.Ans.(d)
Sol. Saddle Peak or Saddle Hill is located on North Andaman Island in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Q10.What is the name of the disputed coastal area located far from Gujarat coast in between India and Pakistan?
(a) Gulf of Cambay
(b) Sir Creek
(c) Gulf of Khambhat
(d) Mouth of Indus
S10.Ans.(b)
Sol. Sir Creek is a 96 km tidal estuary on the border of India and Pakistan. The creek, which opens up into the Arabian Sea, divides the Gujarat state of India from the Sindh province of Pakistan.
Q11. River Indus originates at:
(a) Hindukush range
(b) Himalayan range
(c) Karakoram range
(d) Kailash range
S11. Ans.(d)
Sol. Indus River originates in Tibet in northern slopes of Mount Kailash near lake Mansarovar. Running via Ladakh, it enters into Pakistan through Gilgit-Baltistan and ends in Arabian Sea near Karachi.
Q12. Wahabis were ________ fanatics.
(a) Hindu
(b) Muslim
(c) Christian
(d) Sikh
S12.Ans.(b)
Sol. Wahhabism is an Islamic doctrine and religious movement founded by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab. It has been variously described as an Islamic “reform movement” to restore “pure monotheistic worship” by devotees.
Q13.Who was the founder of Seva Sadan in Bombay?
(a) Shiva Narayan Agnihotri
(b) Ramabai Ranade
(c) R.G. Bhandarkar
(d) B.K. Jayakar
S13.Ans.(b)
Sol. Ramabai Ranade was a pioneer of the modern women’s movement in India and outside. She was the founder and president of the “Seva Sadan”, which is the most successful of all Indian women’s institution and is attended by thousands of women.
Q14.The Theosophical Society was founded in the U. S. A. by ?
(a)A. O. Hume
(b)Dr. Annie Besant
(c)Madam Blavatsky and Olcott
(d)Tilak and Gokhale
S14.Ans.(c)
Sol. The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City, United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, Colonel Henry Steel Olcott, William Quan Judge, and others. It was self-described as an unsectarian body of seekers after Truth, who endeavour to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity.
Q15. Consider the following statements related to Raja Ram Mohan Roy:
- He advocated widow remarriage
- He strongly advocated for the abolition of Sati system
- He advocated for the promotion of English Education
(a) only 1
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
S15.Ans.(d)
Sol. Raja Ram Mohan was the founder of the Brahmo Sabha movement in 1828, which engendered the Brahmo Samaj, an influential socio-religious reform movement.His influence was apparent in the fields of politics, public administration and education as well as religion. He was known for his efforts to establish the abolishment of the practice of sati.
Q16. Who among the following Governor General created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?
(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Wellesley
(c) Cornwallis
(d) William Bentinck
S16.Ans.(c)
Sol. The civil services were reformed and modernised by Lord Cornwallis and hence he is called the “Father of Indian Civil Service”.
Q17.What is law-making authority of the government called ?
(a) Legislative
(b) Executive
(c) Judiciary
(d) None of the above
S17.Ans(a)
Sol. Legislature of the Union, which is called Parliament, consists of the President and two Houses, known as Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People (Lok Sabha) is law making authority of government.
Q18. Article 41 of the Indian Constitution “Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases” deals with?
(a) The Union Government
(b) The directive principles of state policy
(c) The State Government
(d) The fundamental rights of the Indian Citizen
S18. Ans.(b)
Sol. Article 41 of the Indian Constitution “Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases” deals with the directive principles of state policy.
Q19.Which one of the following region is most rich in coal deposits?
(a) Bramhaputra Valley
(b) Damodar Valley
(c) Mahanadi Valley
(d) Godavari Valley
S19. Ans.(b)
Sol. Damodar Valley region is most rich in coal deposits.
Q20. The reference to the National Capital Territory of Delhi is found in
(a) Article 239A
(b) Article 239AA
(c) Article 239B
(d) Article 239BB
S20.Ans.(b)
Sol. Article 239AA of the Constitution of India granted Special Status to Delhi among Union Territories (UTs) in the year 1991 through 69th constitutional amendment by the Parliament .
Q21. Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of?
(a) Assam
(b) West Bengal
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Odisha
S1. Ans.(a)
Sol. Kaziranga National Park – a world heritage site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world’s Great One-horned rhinoceros. Kaziranga also boasts the highest density of tigers among the protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006.
Q22. Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on?
(a) 24th October
(b) 10th December
(c) 21st June
(d) 22nd April
S22. Ans.(b)
Sol. Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V), inviting all States and interested organizations to observe 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day.
Q23. Edson Arantes do Nascimento known as “Pele” is a retired Brazilian _____________.
(a) Tennis Player
(b) Cricket Player
(c) Football Player
(d) Chess Player
S23. Ans.(c)
Sol. Edson Arantes do Nascimento known as Pele is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is widely regarded as the greatest football player of all time. Pele has also been known for connecting the phrase “The Beautiful Game” with football.
Q24. Green Park Stadium is a 33,000 capacity floodlit multi-purpose stadium located in which of the following city?
(a) Kolkata
(b) Cuttack
(c) Ranchi
(d) Kanpur
S24. Ans.(d)
Sol. Green Park Stadium is a 33,000 capacity floodlit multi-purpose stadium located in Kanpur, India, and the home of the Uttar Pradesh cricket team. The stadium is under the control of the Sports Department Uttar Pradesh. It is the only international cricket stadium in Uttar Pradesh that has regularly hosted international cricket matches in both Test and One Day format.
Q25. David Rasquinha has been appointed by the Government of India as Managing Director of?
(a) SBI
(b) SIDBI
(c) NABARD
(d) EXIM Bank
S25. Ans.(d)
Sol. Mr. David Rasquinha has been appointed by the Government of India as Managing Director (Interim) of Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank). Prior to this appointment, he was Deputy Managing Director of Exim Bank.
Q26. Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and capital of the state of?
(a) Manipur
(b) Tripura
(c) Assam
(d) Meghalaya
S26. Ans. (d)
Sol. Shillong is a hill station in northeast India and the capital of the state of Meghalaya. It’s known for the manicured gardens at Lady Hydari Park. Nearby, Ward’s Lake is surrounded by walking trails.
Q27. The Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India and tenth tallest dam in the world located at?
(a) Uttrakhand
(b) Kerala
(c) Karnataka
(d) Telangana
S27. Ans. (a)
Sol. The Tehri Dam is the Highest dam in India and one of the highest in the world. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand, India.
Q28. China, a communist nation in East Asia, is the world’s most populous country. What is the currency of China?
(a) Yen
(b) Taka
(c) Renminbi
(d) Dollar
S28. Ans. (c)
Sol. China’s capital Beijing mixes modern architecture with historic sites such as the Forbidden City palace complex and Tiananmen Square. The iconic Great Wall of China runs east-west across the country’s north. The currency of China is Renminbi.
Q29. Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) is an independent financial institution aimed to aid the growth and development of micro, small, and medium-scale. SIDBI was established on?
(a) 1982
(b) 1949
(c) 1956
(d) 1990
S29. Ans. (d)
Sol. Small Industries Development Bank of India is an independent financial institution aimed to aid the growth and development of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSME) in India. Set up on April 2, 1990, through an act of parliament, it was incorporated initially as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Bank of India.
Q30. The National Sports Day of India is dedicated to the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand on?
(a) 15th August
(b) 05th September
(c) 10th December
(d) 29th August
S30. Ans. (d)
Sol. The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29 every year. This day marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand, the hockey player who won gold medals in the Olympics for India in the years 1928,1932, and 1936.
