Online General Knowledge Test - General Knowledge Test 7

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1.

The zamindari in Mughal India was not

a saleable right
hereditary
ownership of land
morgageable
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2.

On which one of the followings is the benefits received principle of taxation to achieve optimality bases?

Marginal benefit received
Total benefit received
Average benefit received
Ability to pay for the benefit
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3.

Paper currency first started in India in

1861
1542
1601
1880
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4.

The heavy day soils that show significant expansion and contraction due to the presence or absence of moisture is called

aridsols
vertisols
histosols
andisols
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5.
Lance Armstrong, a sportsperson of international repute, belongs to which of the following countries?
USA
Ukraine
Spain
Brazil
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Explanation:
Lance Edward Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is an American professional road racing cyclist who is best known for winning the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times, after having survived testicular cancer.

6.
Which of the following factors are responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in south India as compared to north India?
  1. Higher per acre field of sugarcane
  2. Higher sucrose content of sugarcane
  3. Lower labour cost
  4. Longer crushing period
I and II
I, II and III
I, III and IV
I, II and IV
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7.
When was the first elevator built?
1743
1739
1760
1785
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Explanation:
The first elevator was built in the palace of King Louis XV. It only traveled up one floor, and was hand powered by men inside the chimney.

8.
Who has scored the most Test hundreds ever?
Steve Waugh
Sachin Tendulkar
Shane Warne
Sunil Gavaskar
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9.
When did Sourav Ganguly made his ODI debut?
20 March 1993
11 January 1992
1 December 1987
1 June 1998
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Explanation:
Sourav Ganguly made his debut against West Indies at Brisbane and scored 3 runs. (India dismissed for 191 in 48.3 overs). West Indies won the match by 6 wickets.

10.
The first metal used by man was
iron
copper
gold
bronze
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11.
The frequency of the tuning fork A is slightly higher than the tuning fork B. By sounding them together, beats can be produced. If the fork B is loaded with wax, the frequency of beats will
increase
decrease
remain same
become zero
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12.
The highest national award in India given for exceptional work for advancement of art, literature and science
Bharat Ratna
Padma Awards
Gallantry Awards
None of the above
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13.
The plants grown in equatorial regions include
wheat, barley, maize
evergreen dense forests, rubber trees, groundnuts
groundnuts, soyabeens, potatoes
evergreen coniferous forests, oats, cocoa
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14.
The short term variations of the atmosphere, ranging from minutes to months are called
climate
weather
temperature
humidity
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15.
'Global 500' awards are given for the outstanding achievement in which of the following fields?
Campaign against AIDS
Population control
Protection of environment
Elimination of illiteracy
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16.
Who said "God helps those who help themselves"?
Andre Maurois
Andre Gide
Algernon Sidney
Swami Vivekananda
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Explanation:
The phrase "God helps those who help themselves" is a popular motto which emphasizes the importance of self-initiative.

The phrase originated in ancient Greece, occurring as the moral to one of Aesop's Fables, and later in the great tragedy authors of ancient Greek drama. It has been commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin, however the modern English wording appears earlier in Algernon Sidney's work.

It is mistaken by many to be a Bible quote, however the phrase does not occur in the Bible. Some Christians have criticized it as actually against the Bible's basic message of God's grace.

17.
Who is the author of famous statement: "That Government is the best which governs least"?
Herbert Spencer
Harold Laski
Alexis De Tocqueville
Henry David Thoreau
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Explanation:

Henry David Thoreau 1849

"We've heard it said, that government is best which governs least.

That government is best which governs not at all,

and when men are prepared for it,

that will be the kind of government they will have.


18.
'Kandla' is situated on the Gulf of Kachh is well known for which of the following?
Export Processing Zone
Centre for Marine Food products
Cutting and Polishing of diamonds
Ship breaking industry
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19.
Indian Cancer Research institute is located at
New Delhi
Calcutta
Chennai
Mumbai
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20.
Sodium metal is kept under
petrol
alcohol
water
kerosene
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