Top 30 General Studies MCQs For OSSC LTR Teacher 14 November 2024

Q1. Who is the author of “Mudrarakshasa”?
(a) Vishakhadatta
(b) Kalidasa
(c) Bhasa
(d) Amoghavarsha

S1. Ans: (a) Vishakhadatta
Sol: Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit play written by Vishakhadatta. It narrates the political story surrounding the rise of Chandragupta Maurya.

Q2. Which book is authored by Kalhana?
(a) Rajtarangini
(b) Kathasaritsagar
(c) Kamasutra
(d) Prashnottarmalika

S2. Ans: (a) Rajtarangini
Sol: Rajtarangini by Kalhana is a historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir.

Q3. Who wrote “Kamasutra”?
(a) Vatsayana
(b) Somadeva
(c) Amoghavarsha
(d) Vishnu Sharma

S3. Ans: (a) Vatsayana
Sol: Kamasutra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text on love and sexuality, authored by Vatsayana.

Q4. “Natyashastra” is authored by:
(a) Bharata Muni
(b) Bhasa
(c) Asvaghosa
(d) Vishnu Sharma

S4. Ans: (a) Bharata Muni
Sol: Natyashastra is a foundational treatise on performing arts, including drama, dance, and music, written by Bharata Muni.

Q5. Who is the author of “Abhigyan Shakuntala”?
(a) Kalidasa
(b) Vishakhadatta
(c) Bhasa
(d) Varahamihira

S5. Ans: (a) Kalidasa
Sol: Abhigyan Shakuntala is one of the most famous Sanskrit dramas, authored by Kalidasa.

Q6. “Arthasastra” is written by:
(a) Kautilya
(b) Vishnu Sharma
(c) Charaka
(d) Bhaskara II

S6. Ans: (a) Kautilya
Sol: Arthasastra by Kautilya (Chanakya) is a treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.

Q7. Who authored the book “Lilawati”?
(a) Bhaskara II
(b) Vishnu Sharma
(c) Kautilya
(d) Aryabhatta

S7. Ans: (a) Bhaskara II
Sol: Lilawati is a treatise on mathematics written by Bhaskara II, covering various mathematical concepts and problems.

Q8. Which currency is used in Kuwait?
(a) Nairobi
(b) Euro
(c) Dinar
(d) Shilling

S8. Ans: (c) Dinar
Sol: The official currency of Kuwait is the Kuwaiti Dinar, known for being one of the highest-valued currencies in the world.

Q9. What is the capital city of Kenya?
(a) Kuwait City
(b) Kenya Shilling
(c) Nairobi
(d) Kuwaiti Dinar

S9. Ans: (c) Nairobi
Sol: Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya, known for its national parks and as a regional economic hub.

Q10. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
(a) Fourth Schedule
(b) Fifth Schedule
(c) Sixth Schedule
(d) Seventh Schedule

Ans. (a) Fourth Schedule

Sol: The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and union territories.

Q11. Which city will be replaced as the capital of Indonesia by Nusantara?
(a) Bali
(b) Jakarta
(c) Surabaya
(d) Yogyakarta

S11. Ans: (b) Jakarta
Sol: Jakarta, the current capital of Indonesia, will be replaced by Nusantara due to environmental and infrastructural challenges.

Q12. Which exercise focuses on joint army training between India and Mongolia?
(a) Nomadic Elephant
(b) Garuda Shakti
(c) Shakti Exercise
(d) Varuna Exercise

S12. Ans: (a) Nomadic Elephant
Sol: Nomadic Elephant is an annual joint military exercise between India and Mongolia to enhance interoperability

Q13. India conducts Exercise Varuna with which country?
(a) France
(b) Indonesia
(c) US
(d) Japan

S13. Ans: (a) France
Sol: Exercise Varuna is a naval exercise between India and France aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation.

Q14. Which military exercise is conducted between India and Myanmar?
(a) Prabal Dostyk
(b) Khanjar
(c) IMBEX
(d) Ekuverin

S14. Ans: (c) IMBEX
Sol: India-Myanmar Bilateral Exercise (IMBEX) focuses on joint training to enhance military cooperation.

Q15. India conducts Exercise Samudra Shakti with which country?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Maldives
(d) Bangladesh

S15. Ans: (a) Indonesia
Sol: Samudra Shakti is a naval exercise between India and Indonesia to enhance maritime security and cooperation.

Q16. What is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes?
(a) Genetic factors
(b) Obesity and lack of physical activity
(c) Bacterial infection
(d) Exposure to toxins

S16. Ans: (b) Obesity and lack of physical activity
Sol: These factors increase insulin resistance, leading to type 2 diabetes.

Q17. Which of the following is a symptom of hypothyroidism?
(a) Weight loss
(b) Excessive sweating
(c) Fatigue
(d) Increased heart rate

S17. Ans: (c) Fatigue
Sol: Hypothyroidism causes fatigue due to a decreased metabolic rate.

Q18. The deficiency of vitamin E leads to:
(a) Soft bones
(b) Bleeding in gums
(c) Weakness in muscles
(d) Neurological disorders

S18. Ans: (c) Weakness in muscles
Sol: Vitamin E deficiency impairs muscle function and may cause muscle weakness.

Q19. Xerophthalmia is caused due to the deficiency of:
(a) Vitamin A
(b) Vitamin B
(c) Vitamin C
(d) Vitamin E

S19. Ans: (a) Vitamin A
Sol: Vitamin A deficiency leads to Xerophthalmia, a condition that affects vision.

Q20. What is the process of conversion of water vapor into liquid water called?
(a) Condensation
(b) Evaporation
(c) Sublimation
(d) Precipitation

S20. Ans: (a) Condensation
Sol: Condensation is the process where water vapor converts to liquid water, often forming clouds.

(a) Manas National Park
(b) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
(c) Kaziranga National Park
(d) Nameri National Park

S21. Ans: (c) Kaziranga National Park
Sol: Kaziranga National Park, established in 1974, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its population of the one-horned rhinoceros.

Q22. Which National Park is situated in Madhya Pradesh and is known for white tigers?
(a) Kanha National Park
(b) Bandhavgarh National Park
(c) Panna National Park
(d) Pench National Park

S22. Ans: (b) Bandhavgarh National Park
Sol: Bandhavgarh National Park, established in 1968, is known for its biodiversity and population of white tigers.

Q23. The Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which state?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Jammu & Kashmir
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim

S23. Ans: (c) Himachal Pradesh
Sol: The Great Himalayan National Park, established in 1984, is situated in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh and is known for its rich biodiversity.

Q24. In which state is the Sunderbans National Park, famous for the Bengal Tigers, located?
(a) Odisha
(b) West Bengal
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu

S24. Ans: (b) West Bengal
Sol: Sunderbans National Park is part of the Sundarbans Delta and is known for the Royal Bengal Tiger. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q25. Which National Park in India is known for its saltwater crocodiles?
(a) Periyar National Park
(b) Bhitarkanika National Park
(c) Kaziranga National Park
(d) Nagarhole National Park

S25. Ans: (b) Bhitarkanika National Park
Sol: Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is known for its population of saltwater crocodiles and mangrove forests.

Q26. In which state is the Desert National Park, known for its unique desert ecosystem, located?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Haryana
(d) Punjab

S26. Ans: (b) Rajasthan
Sol: Desert National Park, established in 1981, is located in Rajasthan and showcases the unique flora and fauna of the Thar Desert.

Q27. The Periyar National Park, famous for its elephants, is situated in which state?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Karnataka
(d) Andhra Pradesh

S27. Ans: (b) Kerala
Sol: Periyar National Park, established in 1982, is a notable tiger and elephant reserve located in the state of Kerala.

Q28. Which of the following is the first National Park established in India?
(a) Kanha National Park
(b) Jim Corbett National Park
(c) Gir National Park
(d) Ranthambore National Park

S28. Ans: (b) Jim Corbett National Park
Sol: Jim Corbett National Park, originally established as Hailey National Park in 1936, was the first national park in India.

Q29. Where is the Bandipur National Park located?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Kerala
(d) Andhra Pradesh

S29. Ans: (a) Karnataka
Sol: Bandipur National Park, established in 1974, is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is known for its rich biodiversity.

Q30. Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in which state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Gujarat
(d) Madhya Pradesh

S30. Ans: (b) Rajasthan
Sol: Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and is famous for its avian fauna