GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 20-20 (01.03.2024)
Knowledge ka daily dose…
Q.1 The percentage of water in an adult human body is around:
(A) 40%
(B) 80%
(C) 50%
(D) 60%
Ans:- (D)
Q.2 Which country became the 1st country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage?
(A) Vietnam
(B) Taiwan
(C) Philippines
(D) South Korea
Ans:- (B)
Q.3 Which continent is also known as Dark Continent?
(A) Asia
(B) Australia
(C) Europe
(D) Africa
Ans:- (D)
Q.4 When the left ventricle in the human heart contracts, the blood moves to the:
(A) Brain
(B) Aorta
(C) Lungs
(D) Pulmonary artery
Ans:- (B)
Q.5 When was Postal Index Number (PIN) or PIN Code introduced in India?
(A) 1974
(B) 1971
(C) 1972
(D) 1973
Ans:- (C)
Q.6 Which city is also known as “Windy City”?
(A) Chicago
(B) Tokyo
(C) Oslo
(D) Capetown
Ans:- (A)
Q.7 Glaucoma is a disease of the –
(A) Skin
(B) Eyes
(C) Liver
(D) Lungs
Ans:- (B)
Q.8 Which continent have the most number of countries?
(A) Asia
(B) Africa
(C) Europe
(D) America
Ans:- (B)
Q.9 Which city is also known as “Eternal City”?
(A) Capetown
(B) Oslo
(C) Rome
(D) Tokyo
Ans:- (C)
Q.10 Haemoglobin contains the metal:
(A) Copper
(B) Magnesium
(C) Molybdenum
(D) Iron
Ans:- (D)
Q.11 What is the most commonly used substance is fluorescent tubes?
(A) Mercury oxide and Neon
(B) Mercury Vapour and Argon
(C) Sodium Vapour and Neon
(D) Mercury vapour and Neon
Ans:- (B)
Q.12 The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in:
(A) India
(B) England
(C) United States
(D) Australia
Ans:- (C)
Q.13 Which country is also known as ‘Land of Rising Sun’?
(A) India
(B) USA
(C) China
(D) Japan
Ans:- (D)
Q.14 In an earthen pitcher, the water remains cold due to the process of:
(A) Condensation
(B) Sublimation
(C) Evaporation
(D) None of the above
Ans:- (C)
Q.15 The largest man made canal in the world is:
(A) Rhine Canal
(B) Panama Canal
(C) Suez Canal
(D) The Grand Canal
Ans:- (D)
Q.16 Xeric condition refers to:
(A) Extreme temperature
(B) Low temperature
(C) High evaporation
(D) Low humidity
Ans:- (D)
Q.17 Which of the following High Courts is opened first e-Court in India?
(A) Mumbai
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Kolkata
(D) Delhi
Ans:- (B)
Q.18 Which among following is also known as “Island of pearls”?
(A) Australia
(B) Saudi Arabia
(C) Baharin
(D) Madagascar
Ans:- (C)
Q.19 Cyclotrons are used to accelerate:
(A) Protons
(B) Atoms
(C) Ions
(D) Neutrons
Ans:- (A)
Q.20 A piece of land almost surrounded by water is called:
(A) Strait
(B) Isthmus
(C) Peninsula
(D) Island
Ans:- (C)