General Studies MCQs Practice
Questions 2176 – 2200

Filtered and UPSC-style MCQs useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking and other competitive examinations.

2176. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Attorney General of India?

A. Article 76 B. Article 78 C. Article 80 D. Article 82
Answer: A

2177. Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bengal”?

A. Damodar B. Hooghly C. Teesta D. Subarnarekha
Answer: A

2178. Who founded the Arya Samaj?

A. Swami Vivekananda B. Swami Dayananda Saraswati C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Answer: B

2179. Which gas is mainly responsible for the greenhouse effect?

A. Nitrogen B. Carbon dioxide C. Oxygen D. Helium
Answer: B

2180. Which Indian state produces the most sugar?

A. Maharashtra B. Uttar Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Gujarat
Answer: B

2181. Which organization regulates the capital market in India?

A. RBI B. SEBI C. NABARD D. IRDAI
Answer: B

2182. Which metal is used in galvanization?

A. Copper B. Zinc C. Lead D. Nickel
Answer: B

2183. Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

A. Meira Kumar B. Sumitra Mahajan C. Indira Gandhi D. Pratibha Patil
Answer: A

2184. Which is the largest plateau in the world?

A. Tibetan Plateau B. Deccan Plateau C. Brazilian Plateau D. Iranian Plateau
Answer: A

2185. Which blood group is known as the universal donor?

A. A B. B C. AB D. O
Answer: D

2186. The Khilafat Movement was launched in:

A. 1919 B. 1920 C. 1922 D. 1930
Answer: A

2187. Which country is the largest producer of cocoa?

A. Brazil B. Ivory Coast C. Ghana D. Indonesia
Answer: B

2188. What is the chemical formula of methane?

A. CH₄ B. CO₂ C. NH₃ D. H₂O
Answer: A

2189. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?

A. Assam B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Nagaland D. Manipur
Answer: B

2190. Who discovered radioactivity?

A. Marie Curie B. Henri Becquerel C. Rutherford D. Einstein
Answer: B

2191. Which planet has the largest rings?

A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Uranus D. Neptune
Answer: B

2192. Which river flows through the city of Budapest?

A. Danube B. Rhine C. Volga D. Seine
Answer: A

2193. Which organization publishes the Global Peace Index?

A. World Bank B. IMF C. Institute for Economics and Peace D. UNDP
Answer: C

2194. Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets?

A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D
Answer: D

2195. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic bronze medal?

A. Karnam Malleswari B. Saina Nehwal C. Mary Kom D. P.V. Sindhu
Answer: A

2196. Which ocean is located south of Asia?

A. Pacific Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Indian Ocean D. Southern Ocean
Answer: C

2197. Which Indian state produces the most coffee?

A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A

2198. What is the SI unit of electric charge?

A. Coulomb B. Ampere C. Volt D. Ohm
Answer: A

2199. Which Indian city is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”?

A. Hyderabad B. Bengaluru C. Pune D. Chennai
Answer: B

2200. Which ISRO mission launched India’s first space observatory?

A. Astrosat B. Chandrayaan-1 C. Aditya-L1 D. Mangalyaan
Answer: A

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General Studies MCQs Practice
Questions 2151 – 2175

Filtered and UPSC-style conceptual MCQs useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking and other competitive exams.

2151. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

A. Article 15 B. Article 16 C. Article 17 D. Article 18
Answer: C

2152. Which river originates from Lake Mansarovar?

A. Brahmaputra B. Indus C. Sutlej D. All of the above
Answer: D

2153. Who built the famous Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur?

A. Rajaraja Chola I B. Rajendra Chola I C. Karikala Chola D. Kulothunga Chola
Answer: A

2154. Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?

A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C. Nitrogen D. Hydrogen
Answer: B

2155. Which Indian state is the largest producer of mangoes?

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Andhra Pradesh C. Telangana D. Maharashtra
Answer: A

2156. Which body prepares India's Five-Year Plans before 2015?

A. Finance Commission B. Planning Commission C. NITI Aayog D. RBI
Answer: B

2157. Which metal is used in making batteries?

A. Lead B. Zinc C. Nickel D. Copper
Answer: A

2158. Who was the first Indian woman to become President of the Indian National Congress?

A. Sarojini Naidu B. Annie Besant C. Sucheta Kriplani D. Indira Gandhi
Answer: B

2159. Which is the longest river in the world?

A. Nile B. Amazon C. Yangtze D. Mississippi
Answer: A

2160. Which part of the human body produces hormones?

A. Endocrine glands B. Muscles C. Bones D. Blood cells
Answer: A

2161. The Round Table Conferences were held in which city?

A. London B. Delhi C. Paris D. Geneva
Answer: A

2162. Which country is the largest producer of bananas?

A. India B. Brazil C. Ecuador D. Philippines
Answer: A

2163. What is the chemical formula of hydrogen peroxide?

A. H₂O B. H₂O₂ C. HO₂ D. H₃O
Answer: B

2164. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of Festivals”?

A. Nagaland B. Assam C. Meghalaya D. Tripura
Answer: A

2165. Who invented the steam engine?

A. James Watt B. Thomas Edison C. Nikola Tesla D. Michael Faraday
Answer: A

2166. Which planet has the largest number of moons?

A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Uranus D. Neptune
Answer: B

2167. Which river flows through the city of Berlin?

A. Rhine B. Elbe C. Spree D. Danube
Answer: C

2168. Which organization publishes the Global Risk Report?

A. IMF B. World Economic Forum C. UNDP D. WTO
Answer: B

2169. Deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy?

A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D
Answer: C

2170. Who was the first Indian to win the Olympic gold medal in athletics?

A. Neeraj Chopra B. Milkha Singh C. P.T. Usha D. Abhinav Bindra
Answer: A

2171. Which ocean is the deepest?

A. Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Arctic Ocean
Answer: C

2172. Which Indian state produces the most pepper?

A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Goa
Answer: A

2173. What is the SI unit of magnetic field?

A. Tesla B. Weber C. Henry D. Coulomb
Answer: A

2174. Which Indian city is known as the “Diamond City of India”?

A. Surat B. Ahmedabad C. Jaipur D. Mumbai
Answer: A

2175. Which ISRO mission studied the Sun from the L1 point?

A. Chandrayaan-3 B. Aditya-L1 C. Mangalyaan D. Astrosat
Answer: B

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General Studies MCQs Practice
Questions 2126 – 2150

Filtered and concept-based MCQs useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking and other competitive examinations.

2126. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the formation of new states?

A. Article 1 B. Article 2 C. Article 3 D. Article 4
Answer: C

2127. The river Tapti (Tapi) drains into which sea?

A. Bay of Bengal B. Arabian Sea C. Laccadive Sea D. Red Sea
Answer: B

2128. Who founded the Sikh Khalsa in 1699?

A. Guru Nanak B. Guru Arjan Dev C. Guru Tegh Bahadur D. Guru Gobind Singh
Answer: D

2129. Which greenhouse gas has the highest global warming potential among the following?

A. Carbon dioxide B. Methane C. Nitrous oxide D. Sulfur hexafluoride
Answer: D

2130. Which Indian state is the largest producer of apples?

A. Uttarakhand B. Jammu & Kashmir C. Himachal Pradesh D. Sikkim
Answer: B

2131. Which body decides the repo rate in India?

A. Finance Commission B. RBI Governor alone C. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C

2132. Which metal is used in making aircraft bodies because of its low density?

A. Aluminium B. Iron C. Zinc D. Tin
Answer: A

2133. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?

A. Sukumar Sen B. T.N. Seshan C. S.Y. Quraishi D. Navin Chawla
Answer: A

2134. Which is the largest inland saltwater lake in India?

A. Sambhar Lake B. Chilika Lake C. Pulicat Lake D. Vembanad Lake
Answer: A

2135. Which part of the human eye controls the amount of light entering it?

A. Retina B. Iris C. Lens D. Cornea
Answer: B

2136. The Poona Pact (1932) was signed between:

A. Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar B. Gandhi and Jinnah C. Nehru and Ambedkar D. Patel and Ambedkar
Answer: A

2137. Which country is the largest producer of natural gas?

A. USA B. Russia C. Iran D. Qatar
Answer: A

2138. What is the chemical formula of potassium permanganate?

A. KMnO₄ B. K₂SO₄ C. KCl D. Na₂CO₃
Answer: A

2139. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of High Passes”?

A. Himachal Pradesh B. Uttarakhand C. Ladakh (UT) D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: C

2140. Who discovered the neutron?

A. James Chadwick B. Rutherford C. J.J. Thomson D. Niels Bohr
Answer: A

2141. Which planet is closest to the Sun?

A. Venus B. Mercury C. Earth D. Mars
Answer: B

2142. Which river flows through the city of Cairo?

A. Nile B. Congo C. Niger D. Zambezi
Answer: A

2143. Which organization publishes the Global Energy Outlook?

A. International Energy Agency (IEA) B. World Bank C. IMF D. WTO
Answer: A

2144. Deficiency of which vitamin causes pellagra?

A. Vitamin B3 B. Vitamin B1 C. Vitamin B12 D. Vitamin C
Answer: A

2145. Who was the first Indian to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award?

A. Vinoba Bhave B. Mother Teresa C. Jayaprakash Narayan D. Verghese Kurien
Answer: A

2146. Which ocean is located at the North Pole?

A. Arctic Ocean B. Atlantic Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Southern Ocean
Answer: A

2147. Which Indian state is the largest producer of cardamom?

A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Sikkim
Answer: A

2148. What is the SI unit of capacitance?

A. Farad B. Henry C. Tesla D. Coulomb
Answer: A

2149. Which Indian city is known as the “Manchester of South India”?

A. Coimbatore B. Chennai C. Madurai D. Salem
Answer: A

2150. Which ISRO launch vehicle placed Chandrayaan-3 into space?

A. PSLV B. GSLV Mk III (LVM3) C. SLV D. ASLV
Answer: B

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General Studies MCQs Practice
Questions 2101 – 2125

Filtered and conceptual MCQs useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking and other competitive examinations.

2101. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s Rule in states?

A. Article 352 B. Article 356 C. Article 360 D. Article 324
Answer: B

2102. Which river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?

A. Godavari B. Narmada C. Krishna D. Mahanadi
Answer: B

2103. Who established the Vijayanagara Empire?

A. Harihara and Bukka B. Krishnadevaraya C. Devaraya II D. Saluva Narasimha
Answer: A

2104. Which gas is used in balloons because it is lighter than air and non-flammable?

A. Hydrogen B. Nitrogen C. Helium D. Oxygen
Answer: C

2105. Which Indian state is the largest producer of groundnuts?

A. Gujarat B. Andhra Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Karnataka
Answer: A

2106. Which institution regulates the securities market in India?

A. RBI B. SEBI C. IRDAI D. NABARD
Answer: B

2107. Which metal is used in making coins because of its resistance to corrosion?

A. Nickel B. Iron C. Zinc D. Aluminium
Answer: A

2108. Who was the first Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna?

A. C. Rajagopalachari B. Jawaharlal Nehru C. S. Radhakrishnan D. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Answer: A

2109. Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?

A. K2 B. Mount Everest C. Kanchenjunga D. Lhotse
Answer: B

2110. Which blood cells help in clotting?

A. RBC B. WBC C. Platelets D. Plasma
Answer: C

2111. The Champaran Satyagraha (1917) was related to:

A. Indigo farmers B. Salt tax C. Textile workers D. Land revenue reforms
Answer: A

2112. Which country is the largest producer of soybeans?

A. Brazil B. USA C. Argentina D. China
Answer: B

2113. What is the chemical formula of baking powder’s active ingredient?

A. NaHCO₃ B. Na₂CO₃ C. CaCO₃ D. KCl
Answer: A

2114. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of Rivers”?

A. Punjab B. Bihar C. Assam D. Kerala
Answer: A

2115. Who discovered the structure of DNA along with Watson?

A. Francis Crick B. Rutherford C. Darwin D. Pasteur
Answer: A

2116. Which planet has the shortest day?

A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Mars D. Mercury
Answer: A

2117. Which river flows through Paris?

A. Seine B. Danube C. Rhine D. Volga
Answer: A

2118. Which organization publishes the World Economic Outlook?

A. IMF B. World Bank C. WTO D. UNDP
Answer: A

2119. Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?

A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D
Answer: A

2120. Who was the first Indian woman in space?

A. Kalpana Chawla B. Sunita Williams C. Tessy Thomas D. Ritu Karidhal
Answer: A

2121. Which ocean is the second largest in the world?

A. Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Southern Ocean
Answer: A

2122. Which Indian state produces the most cashew nuts?

A. Kerala B. Maharashtra C. Goa D. Karnataka
Answer: A

2123. What is the SI unit of momentum?

A. kg·m/s B. Joule C. Newton D. Pascal
Answer: A

2124. Which Indian city is known as the “Blue City”?

A. Jodhpur B. Jaipur C. Udaipur D. Bikaner
Answer: A

2125. Which ISRO mission is dedicated to studying the Sun?

A. Chandrayaan-3 B. Aditya-L1 C. Mangalyaan D. Gaganyaan
Answer: B

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General Studies MCQs Practice
Questions 2076 – 2100

Filtered and concept-based MCQs useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking and other competitive examinations.

2076. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Finance Commission?

A. Article 280 B. Article 324 C. Article 148 D. Article 356
Answer: A

2077. Which river forms the famous Jog Falls?

A. Krishna B. Tungabhadra C. Sharavathi D. Godavari
Answer: C

2078. Who was the founder of the Chola dynasty’s imperial power?

A. Vijayalaya Chola B. Rajaraja Chola I C. Rajendra Chola I D. Kulothunga Chola
Answer: A

2079. Which gas is mainly used in electric welding?

A. Oxygen B. Acetylene C. Nitrogen D. Argon
Answer: B

2080. Which Indian state is the largest producer of millets?

A. Rajasthan B. Karnataka C. Gujarat D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B

2081. Which body recommends distribution of taxes between Centre and States?

A. Planning Commission B. Finance Commission C. GST Council D. NITI Aayog
Answer: B

2082. Which metal has the highest electrical conductivity?

A. Copper B. Aluminium C. Silver D. Gold
Answer: C

2083. Who was the first Indian woman to become a governor of a state?

A. Sarojini Naidu B. Sucheta Kriplani C. Indira Gandhi D. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
Answer: A

2084. Which is the longest mountain range in the world?

A. Andes B. Himalayas C. Rockies D. Alps
Answer: A

2085. Which gland in the human body is called the “master gland”?

A. Thyroid B. Pituitary C. Adrenal D. Pancreas
Answer: B

2086. The Swadeshi Movement started in response to:

A. Jallianwala Bagh massacre B. Partition of Bengal (1905) C. Simon Commission D. Government of India Act 1919
Answer: B

2087. Which country is the largest producer of cocoa?

A. Ghana B. Brazil C. Ivory Coast D. Indonesia
Answer: C

2088. What is the chemical formula of sodium chloride?

A. NaCl B. Na₂CO₃ C. NaOH D. NaHCO₃
Answer: A

2089. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of Monasteries”?

A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Sikkim C. Himachal Pradesh D. Ladakh (UT)
Answer: D

2090. Who proposed the theory of relativity?

A. Isaac Newton B. Albert Einstein C. Max Planck D. Niels Bohr
Answer: B

2091. Which planet is known as the “Morning Star”?

A. Mars B. Mercury C. Venus D. Jupiter
Answer: C

2092. Which river flows through Vienna?

A. Danube B. Rhine C. Elbe D. Volga
Answer: A

2093. Which organization publishes the Global Hunger Index?

A. FAO B. Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe C. UNDP D. World Bank
Answer: B

2094. Which vitamin helps in blood clotting?

A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin K
Answer: D

2095. Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?

A. Bachendri Pal B. Santosh Yadav C. Arunima Sinha D. Premlata Agarwal
Answer: A

2096. Which ocean lies between Africa and Australia?

A. Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Southern Ocean
Answer: B

2097. Which Indian state produces the most spices?

A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A

2098. What is the SI unit of voltage?

A. Ampere B. Watt C. Volt D. Ohm
Answer: C

2099. Which Indian city is known as the “City of Nawabs”?

A. Lucknow B. Hyderabad C. Bhopal D. Delhi
Answer: A

2100. Which ISRO mission aims to send Indian astronauts to space?

A. Aditya-L1 B. Chandrayaan-3 C. Gaganyaan D. Mangalyaan
Answer: C

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General Studies MCQs Practice
Questions 2051 – 2075

Filtered and concept-based MCQs useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking and other competitive examinations.

2051. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission of India?

A. Article 324 B. Article 326 C. Article 356 D. Article 280
Answer: A

2052. Which river is known as the “Dakshin Ganga” of South India?

A. Krishna B. Godavari C. Kaveri D. Tungabhadra
Answer: C

2053. Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?

A. Simuka B. Gautamiputra Satakarni C. Pulumavi D. Hala
Answer: A

2054. Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?

A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C. Nitrogen D. Argon
Answer: C

2055. Which Indian state is the largest producer of bananas?

A. Maharashtra B. Tamil Nadu C. Gujarat D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A

2056. Which institution manages India's foreign exchange reserves?

A. SEBI B. RBI C. NABARD D. Finance Commission
Answer: B

2057. Which metal is used in making aircraft engines due to its strength and light weight?

A. Titanium B. Zinc C. Lead D. Iron
Answer: A

2058. Who was the first Vice President of India?

A. Zakir Hussain B. S. Radhakrishnan C. V.V. Giri D. B.D. Jatti
Answer: B

2059. Which is the largest coral reef system in the world?

A. Lakshadweep Reef B. Red Sea Reef C. Great Barrier Reef D. Caribbean Reef
Answer: C

2060. Which part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?

A. Cerebrum B. Cerebellum C. Medulla oblongata D. Hypothalamus
Answer: C

2061. The Government of India Act 1935 introduced which system in provinces?

A. Diarchy B. Federalism C. Provincial autonomy D. Bicameralism
Answer: C

2062. Which country is the largest producer of natural rubber?

A. Indonesia B. Thailand C. Malaysia D. Vietnam
Answer: B

2063. What is the chemical formula of calcium carbonate?

A. CaCO₃ B. CaO C. CaCl₂ D. CaSO₄
Answer: A

2064. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon” in cultural references to Bhutan?

A. Arunachal Pradesh B. Sikkim C. Assam D. West Bengal
Answer: B

2065. Who developed the laws of motion?

A. Albert Einstein B. Isaac Newton C. Galileo Galilei D. Johannes Kepler
Answer: B

2066. Which planet rotates on its side (extreme axial tilt)?

A. Neptune B. Uranus C. Saturn D. Mercury
Answer: B

2067. Which river flows through Budapest?

A. Danube B. Rhine C. Seine D. Volga
Answer: A

2068. Which organization publishes the Global Innovation Index?

A. UNESCO B. WIPO C. IMF D. FAO
Answer: B

2069. Which vitamin deficiency causes osteoporosis?

A. Vitamin B12 B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin K
Answer: B

2070. Who was the first Indian to travel into space?

A. Kalpana Chawla B. Rakesh Sharma C. Sunita Williams D. Vikram Sarabhai
Answer: B

2071. Which ocean surrounds Antarctica?

A. Arctic Ocean B. Southern Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Atlantic Ocean
Answer: B

2072. Which Indian state produces the most turmeric?

A. Telangana B. Maharashtra C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A

2073. What is the SI unit of electric current?

A. Volt B. Ampere C. Watt D. Ohm
Answer: B

2074. Which Indian city is known as the “Garden City of India”?

A. Mysuru B. Bengaluru C. Ooty D. Pune
Answer: B

2075. Which ISRO launch vehicle is capable of carrying heavier satellites to geostationary orbit?

A. PSLV B. GSLV C. SLV D. ASLV
Answer: B

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General Studies MCQs Practice
Questions 2026 – 2050

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2026. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

A. Articles 12–35 B. Articles 36–51 C. Articles 52–78 D. Articles 79–122
Answer: A

2027. Which river is called the “Twin River” of the Ganga?

A. Yamuna B. Gomti C. Kosi D. Gandak
Answer: A

2028. Who was the founder of the Delhi Sultanate?

A. Qutb-ud-din Aibak B. Iltutmish C. Balban D. Alauddin Khilji
Answer: A

2029. Which gas is mainly responsible for ozone layer depletion?

A. Carbon monoxide B. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) C. Nitrogen D. Methane
Answer: B

2030. Which Indian state is the largest producer of sugarcane?

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Maharashtra C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A

2031. Which organization regulates pension funds in India?

A. RBI B. SEBI C. PFRDA D. NABARD
Answer: C

2032. Which metal is used in thermometers?

A. Mercury B. Aluminium C. Copper D. Iron
Answer: A

2033. Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state?

A. Sucheta Kriplani B. Indira Gandhi C. Jayalalithaa D. Mayawati
Answer: A

2034. Which is the largest peninsula in the world?

A. Arabian Peninsula B. Indian Peninsula C. Iberian Peninsula D. Scandinavian Peninsula
Answer: A

2035. Which organ controls the nervous system?

A. Heart B. Brain C. Liver D. Kidney
Answer: B

2036. The Simon Commission came to India in:

A. 1919 B. 1927 C. 1935 D. 1942
Answer: B

2037. Which country is the largest producer of coffee?

A. Brazil B. Colombia C. Vietnam D. Ethiopia
Answer: A

2038. What is the chemical formula of hydrochloric acid?

A. HCl B. H₂SO₄ C. HNO₃ D. NaCl
Answer: A

2039. Which Indian state is known as the “Spice Garden of India”?

A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Goa
Answer: A

2040. Who discovered X-rays?

A. Wilhelm Röntgen B. Einstein C. Rutherford D. Faraday
Answer: A

2041. Which planet is known for its prominent rings?

A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Uranus D. Neptune
Answer: B

2042. Which river flows through Egypt?

A. Nile B. Congo C. Niger D. Zambezi
Answer: A

2043. Which organization publishes the Global Competitiveness Report?

A. IMF B. World Bank C. World Economic Forum D. WTO
Answer: C

2044. Which vitamin deficiency causes beriberi?

A. Vitamin B1 B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin K
Answer: A

2045. Who was the first Indian woman to win the Booker Prize?

A. Arundhati Roy B. Kiran Desai C. Aravind Adiga D. Salman Rushdie
Answer: A

2046. Which ocean is the warmest?

A. Pacific Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Atlantic Ocean D. Arctic Ocean
Answer: B

2047. Which Indian state produces the most rubber?

A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Tamil Nadu D. Assam
Answer: A

2048. What is the SI unit of frequency?

A. Hertz B. Volt C. Joule D. Newton
Answer: A

2049. Which Indian city is known as the “Golden City”?

A. Jaipur B. Jaisalmer C. Udaipur D. Bikaner
Answer: B

2050. Which ISRO mission was India’s first interplanetary mission?

A. Chandrayaan-1 B. Chandrayaan-2 C. Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) D. Aditya-L1
Answer: C

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