Mock Test 3
1. 3. What did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen invent in 1895?
a) Microwave oven
b) X-ray machine
c) Refrigerator
d) Television
Answer: b) X-ray machine
2. 3. What organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine?
a) Liver
b) Kidneys
c) Pancreas
d) Spleen
Answer: b) Kidneys
3. 3. Which city marks the confluence of the rivers Aluva, Periyar, and Thuthapuzha?
a) Kochi
b) Thrissur
c) Alappuzha
d) Kottayam
Answer: a) Kochi
4. 3. Which city is commonly called the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its major IT industry presence?
a) Pune
b) Hyderabad
c) Bangalore
d) Chennai
Answer: c) Bangalore
5. 3. Who was the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics?
a) Saina Nehwal
b) Mary Kom
c) Karnam Malleswari
d) P. V. Sindhu
Answer: b) Mary Kom
6. 3. Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right of all citizens to move freely throughout the territory of India?
a) Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression
b) Right to Freedom of Movement
c) Right to Freedom of Residence and Settlement
d) Right to Life and Personal Liberty
Answer: b) Right to Freedom of Movement
7. 3. Which article of the Indian Constitution protects the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?
a) Article 14-18
b) Article 19-22
c) Article 23-24
d) Article 25-28
Answer: b) Article 19-22
8. 3. In which article of the Indian Constitution is the provision for free and compulsory education for children mentioned?
a) Article 40
b) Article 45
c) Article 47
d) Article 50
Answer: b) Article 45
9. 3. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to proclaim Financial Emergency if he is satisfied that the financial stability or credit of India or any part thereof is threatened?
a) Article 352
b) Article 356
c) Article 360
d) Article 370
Answer: c) Article 360
10. 3. Who is often referred to as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
c) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
d) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: c) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
11. 3. Under which amendment of the Indian Constitution was the provision for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies extended for another 10 years?
a) 61st Amendment
b) 77th Amendment
c) 95th Amendment
d) 104th Amendment
Answer: c) 95th Amendment
12. 3. Under which article of the Indian Constitution can a member of either House of Parliament resign by writing to the Speaker or Chairman?
a) Article 100
b) Article 101
c) Article 102
d) Article 103
Answer: c) Article 102
13. 3. Under which article of the Indian Constitution can the President appoint additional judges of the Supreme Court for a temporary period?
a) Article 121
b) Article 122
c) Article 123
d) Article 124
Answer: c) Article 123
14. 3. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Sarojini Naidu
c) Sonia Gandhi
d) Pratibha Patil
Answer: a) Indira Gandhi
15. 3. What was the policy under which Indian rulers were allowed to continue ruling under the supervision of a British Resident in their states, while the British guaranteed protection against external threats?
a) Subsidiary Alliance
b) Doctrine of Lapse
c) Doctrine of Paramountcy
d) Permanent Settlement
Answer: a) Subsidiary Alliance
16. 3. What was the main objective of the Salt March led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930?
a) To demand the abolition of the salt tax imposed by the British
b) To protest against the partition of Bengal
c) To demand the release of Indian political prisoners
d) To demand the withdrawal of the Rowlatt Act
Answer: a) To demand the abolition of the salt tax imposed by the British
17. 3. At which session of the Indian National Congress did Mahatma Gandhi emerge as a leader?
a) Lahore Session, 1929
b) Belgaum Session, 1924
c) Calcutta Session, 1906
d) Lucknow Session, 1916
Answer: a) Lahore Session, 1929
18. 3. Who was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna award?
a) C. Rajagopalachari
b) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) M. S. Subbulakshmi
Answer: b) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
19. 3. In which sport did P.V. Sindhu win an Olympic silver medal for India?
a) Badminton
b) Boxing
c) Athletics
d) Wrestling
Answer: a) Badminton
20. 3. What is the SI unit of measurement for luminous intensity?
a) Kelvin
b) Candela
c) Joule
d) Lux
Answer: b) Candela
21. 3. The Aswan High Dam, a major dam across the Nile River, is located in which country?
a) Egypt
b) Sudan
c) Ethiopia
d) Kenya
Answer: a) Egypt
22. 3. The Iguazu Falls, one of the most majestic waterfalls in the world, is located on the border of which two South American countries?
a) Brazil and Argentina
b) Argentina and Chile
c) Brazil and Colombia
d) Colombia and Ecuador
Answer: a) Brazil and Argentina
23. 3. What is the name of the process by which tectonic plates move and interact with each other, causing earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains?
a) Erosion
b) Weathering
c) Plate tectonics
d) Subduction
Answer: c) Plate tectonics
24. 3. Which biome is characterized by cold temperatures, permafrost, and a short growing season, and is home to animals like polar bears and Arctic foxes?
a) Desert
b) Tundra
c) Rainforest
d) Grassland
Answer: b) Tundra
25. 3. The Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy is awarded to the winner of which sports league?
a) National Basketball Association (NBA)
b) National Football League (NFL)
c) Major League Baseball (MLB)
d) National Hockey League (NHL)
Answer: a) National Basketball Association (NBA)
26. 3. Which canal is one of the longest and busiest in India, connecting the Bay of Bengal with the Arabian Sea?
a) Indira Gandhi Canal
b) Buckingham Canal
c) Grand Trunk Canal
d) Buckingham Canal
Answer: c) Grand Trunk Canal
27. 3. Which Indian state is the largest producer of sugarcane?
a) Maharashtra
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
28. 3. Where is the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station, consisting of two reactors, located in India?
a) Gujarat
b) Maharashtra
c) Rajasthan
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: a) Gujarat
29. 3. Which line of latitude is located approximately 23.5 degrees south of the Equator?
a) Tropic of Capricorn
b) Equator
c) Antarctic Circle
d) Arctic Circle
Answer: a) Tropic of Capricorn
30. 3. What is the infectious agent responsible for causing AIDS?
a) Influenza virus
b) HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
c) Hepatitis virus
d) Herpes virus
Answer: b) HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
31. 3. Which disease is caused by the abnormal functioning of the immune system, leading to inflammation and damage to various organs and tissues?
a) Lupus
b) Diabetes
c) Alzheimer's disease
d) Parkinson's disease
Answer: a) Lupus
32. 3. Which festival is celebrated by the Warli tribe of Maharashtra to welcome the new harvest season?
a) Baisakhi
b) Navratri
c) Holi
d) Tarpa Festival
Answer: d) Tarpa Festival
33. 3. Which day is observed as Gandhi Jayanti in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation?
a) August 15
b) January 26
c) October 2
d) January 15
Answer: c) October 2
34. 3. Which day is observed as International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues?
a) April 22
b) June 5
c) May 22
d) December 5
Answer: c) May 22
35. 3. Which Indian state is home to the Bhil tribe, known for their rich cultural heritage and traditional way of life?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Maharashtra
d) Telangana
Answer: b) Gujarat
36. 3. Who is the first Indian woman to win the Nobel Prize?
a) Mother Teresa
b) Amartya Sen
c) Malala Yousafzai
d) Kiran Bedi
Answer: a) Mother Teresa
37. 3. Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest known systematic treatise on medicine?
a) Arthashastra
b) Mahabharata
c) Ramayana
d) Sushruta Samhita
Answer: d) Sushruta Samhita
38. 3. Who was the founder of the Chola Dynasty, one of the longest-ruling dynasties in the history of southern India?
a) Rajaraja Chola I
b) Karikala Chola
c) Vijayalaya Chola
d) Rajendra Chola I
Answer: c) Vijayalaya Chola
39. 3. Who was the founder of the Tughlaq Dynasty, known for his ambitious but often unsuccessful military campaigns?
a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
b) Muhammad bin Tughluq
c) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
d) Alauddin Khalji
Answer: a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
40. 3. Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission in India?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Finance Minister of India
Answer: a) President of India
41. 3. What is the term used to describe the total value of goods and services produced within the country during a specific period, usually a year?
a) Gross National Product (GNP)
b) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
c) Net Domestic Product (NDP)
d) Gross National Income (GNI)
Answer: b) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
42. 3. Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series, which has gained immense popularity worldwide?
a) J.K. Rowling
b) Stephen King
c) Dan Brown
d) George R.R. Martin
Answer: a) J.K. Rowling
43. 3. Which temple in India is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi and is located in the Trikuta Mountains of Jammu and Kashmir?
a) Golden Temple
b) Amarnath Temple
c) Vaishno Devi Temple
d) Siddhivinayak Temple
Answer: c) Vaishno Devi Temple
44. 3. Which cave complex in India is renowned for its Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist cave temples, including the Kailash Temple, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
a) Ajanta Caves
b) Elephanta Caves
c) Ellora Caves
d) Badami Cave Temples
Answer: c) Ellora Caves
45. 3. Which is the largest mangrove forest in India and is located in the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta?
a) Sundarbans Delta
b) Godavari Delta
c) Mahanadi Delta
d) Krishna Delta
Answer: a) Sundarbans Delta
46. 3. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in India is a group of 34 monasteries and temples built between the 5th and 10th centuries, located in the state of Bihar?
a) Khajuraho Group of Monuments
b) Sun Temple, Konark
c) Nalanda Mahavihara
d) Mahabodhi Temple Complex
Answer: c) Nalanda Mahavihara
47. 3. Which Indian city is the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
a) Bangalore
b) Hyderabad
c) Chennai
d) Mumbai
Answer: a) Bangalore
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