Online General Knowledge Test - General Knowledge Test 10

Instruction:

  • This is a FREE online test. Beware of scammers who ask for money to attend this test.
  • Total number of questions: 20.
  • Time allotted: 20 minutes.
  • Each question carries 1 mark; there are no negative marks.
  • DO NOT refresh the page.
  • All the best!

Marks : 2/20


Total number of questions
20
Number of answered questions
0
Number of unanswered questions
20
Test Review : View answers and explanation for this test.

1.

The president convenes and prorogues all sessions of Parliament in consultation with

the speaker
the prime minister
the prime minister and the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha
None of the above
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

2.

The ground water that occurs when flow of the subterranean water is not confined by the presence of impermeable layers is called

unconfined groundwater
confined groundwater
aquifer
artesian
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

3.
What treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905?
Popsicle
Banana split
Cotton candy
Cracker Jacks
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
It was originally called the 'Epsicle' in his honor. (I can see why that name didn't catch on).

4.
What is the middle name of Akash Chopra, a Delhi batsman?
Mohanlal
Shyamlal
Amarnath
Chotaram
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
He is from Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal.

5.
What is the term to ask the computer to put information in order numerically or alphabetically?
Crop
Report
Record
Sort
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

6.
Which is the best search tool for finding Web sites that have been handpicked and recommended by someone else?
Subject directories
Search engines
Meta-search engines
Discussion groups
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option
Explanation:
Subject directories tend to house fewer—sometimes more relevant—sites than those found through search engines. Sites in a subject directory often have been handpicked by editorial teams or specialists in a particular field.

7.
Organic Substances which, in very small amounts, control growth and development called
vitamins
hormones
enzymes
None of the above
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

8.
Pollination is best defined as
transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
germination of pollen grains
growth of pollen tube in ovule
visiting flowers by insects
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

9.
The main purpose of ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) is
to accelerate economic progress and maintain economic stability
to maintain higher standards of living among member nations
to provide collective defence and economic cooperation
None of the above
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

10.
The member of SEATO (South-East Asia Treaty Organisation) are
Australia, France, New Zealand
Philippines, Thailand
UK and USA
All of the above
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

11.
The National Emblem was adopted by Government of India on
January 26, 1950
August 15, 1947
August 2, 1950
July 12, 1947
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

12.
The Pilotless target aircraft, fabricated at the Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bangalore, is
Lakshya
Cheetah
Nishant
Arjun
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

13.
When did Afghanistan ends monarchy and became a republic?
1949
1973
1965
2000
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

14.
When did India hosted the Common wealth meeting?
1961 at Bangalore
1976 at Pune
1983 at New Delhi
None of the above
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

15.
Which city in Tamil Nadu has airport?
Chennai
Triuchirapalli
Madurai
All of the above
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

16.
The lowermost and the oldest epoch of the Tertiary Period of geologic time is
Pliocene
Palaeozoic
Holocene
Palaeocene
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

17.
The meridian passing through London is called the
equator
Tropic of Cancer
Prime Meridian of 0º Meridian
Tropic of Capricorn
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

18.
The movement of particles by rolling, sliding and shuffling along the eroded surface is called
saltation
suspension
traction
solution
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

19.
Who has written the book 'My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir'?
Anees Jung
Jagmohan
M.J.Akbar
Nissim Ezekiel
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

20.
Which of the following countries is not a member of the G-8 group?
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Your Answer: Option
(Not Answered)
Correct Answer: Option

*** END OF THE TEST ***
Time Left: 00:29:56
Post your test result / feedback here: