Agniveer (Indian Army) CEE — General Knowledge Practice (100 Questions)
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Q1. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
A. Venus
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Saturn
Correct Answer: B Mars is called the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
Q2. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the largest ocean in the world?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean
Correct Answer: B The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, covering approximately 63 million square miles.
Q3. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1945
D. 1942
Correct Answer: A India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.
Q4. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Argon
Correct Answer: B Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere, making it the most abundant gas.
Q5. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the capital of France?
A. London
B. Paris
C. Berlin
D. Madrid
Correct Answer: B Paris is the capital and largest city of France, located on the River Seine.
Q6. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Sardar Patel
Correct Answer: C Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution' as he chaired the Drafting Committee.
Q7. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?
A. Mount Everest
B. K2
C. Kangchenjunga
D. Lhotse
Correct Answer: A Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) is the highest mountain peak in the world, located in the Himalayas.
Q8. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the national animal of India?
A. Lion
B. Bengal Tiger
C. Elephant
D. Peacock
Correct Answer: B The Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris) is the national animal of India.
Q9. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which is the smallest continent by land area?
A. Europe
B. Antarctica
C. Australia
D. South America
Correct Answer: C Australia is the smallest continent, covering about 3 million square miles.
Q10. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who invented the telephone?
A. Alexander Graham Bell
B. Thomas Edison
C. Nikola Tesla
D. Galileo Galilei
Correct Answer: A Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the first practical telephone in 1876.
Q11. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
A. Go
B. Gd
C. Au
D. Ag
Correct Answer: C Au (from Latin 'aurum') is the chemical symbol for gold.
Q12. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian city is known as the 'City of Joy'?
A. Mumbai
B. Kolkata
C. Chennai
D. Bengaluru
Correct Answer: B Kolkata is known as the 'City of Joy' due to its vibrant cultural life and festivities.
Q13. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
A. C.V. Raman
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Mother Teresa
D. Amartya Sen
Correct Answer: B Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, becoming the first Indian Nobel laureate.
Q14. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the longest river in the world?
A. Amazon
B. Yangtze
C. Nile
D. Mississippi
Correct Answer: C The Nile River in Africa is approximately 6,650 km long, making it the world's longest river.
Q15. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?
A. 0
B. 32
C. 100
D. -10
Correct Answer: A Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure.
Q16. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who is the current President of India as of 2025?
A. Droupadi Murmu
B. Ram Nath Kovind
C. Pranab Mukherjee
D. Pratibha Patil
Correct Answer: A Droupadi Murmu took office as the 15th President of India on July 25, 2022.
Q17. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
A. China
B. Japan
C. South Korea
D. Thailand
Correct Answer: B Japan is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun' (Nippon in Japanese means 'origin of the sun').
Q18. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who wrote the Indian national song 'Vande Mataram'?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
C. Mohammad Iqbal
D. Subramania Bharati
Correct Answer: B Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote 'Vande Mataram' in 1876, published in his novel 'Anandamath'.
Q19. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which is the largest democracy in the world by population?
A. United States
B. India
C. Indonesia
D. Brazil
Correct Answer: B India is the world's largest democracy with over 1.4 billion citizens.
Q20. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A. Diamond
B. Gold
C. Platinum
D. Quartz
Correct Answer: A Diamond is the hardest known natural material, scoring 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
Q21. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian state is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Correct Answer: C Kerala is known as the 'Spice Garden of India' due to its extensive production of spices like pepper, cardamom, and cloves.
Q22. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first man to step on the Moon?
A. Neil Armstrong
B. Buzz Aldrin
C. Yuri Gagarin
D. John Glenn
Correct Answer: A Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.
Q23. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the main gas responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?
A. Carbon Dioxide
B. Methane
C. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
D. Sulfur Dioxide
Correct Answer: C Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the primary cause of ozone layer depletion, releasing chlorine atoms that break down ozone molecules.
Q24. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?
A. Holi
B. Diwali
C. Dussehra
D. Eid
Correct Answer: B Diwali, the 'Festival of Lights', is celebrated by lighting diyas and candles to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
Q25. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
A. Leonardo da Vinci
B. Michelangelo
C. Raphael
D. Vincent van Gogh
Correct Answer: A Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa between 1503 and 1519, and it is displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Q26. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which is the largest mammal in the world?
A. Blue Whale
B. African Elephant
C. Giraffe
D. Polar Bear
Correct Answer: A The Blue Whale is the largest mammal, reaching lengths of up to 30 meters and weighing up to 200 tonnes.
Q27. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the currency of the United Kingdom?
A. Euro
B. Pound Sterling
C. Dollar
D. Franc
Correct Answer: B The Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom.
Q28. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
A. Akbar
B. Babur
C. Humayun
D. Shah Jahan
Correct Answer: B Babur founded the Mughal Empire in 1526 after defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat.
Q29. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which vitamin is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B12
Correct Answer: B Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sunlight.
Q30. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Shah Jahan
D. Jahangir
Correct Answer: C Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal between 1631 and 1648 in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Q31. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the largest desert in the world?
A. Sahara Desert
B. Gobi Desert
C. Antarctic Desert
D. Arabian Desert
Correct Answer: C The Antarctic Desert is the largest desert in the world, covering about 14 million square kilometers.
Q32. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Maharashtra
Correct Answer: B Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching approximately 1,600 kilometers along the Arabian Sea.
Q33. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Space Program'?
A. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
B. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
C. Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
D. Satish Dhawan
Correct Answer: A Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is considered the 'Father of the Indian Space Program' for founding ISRO.
Q34. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the national flower of India?
A. Rose
B. Marigold
C. Lotus
D. Sunflower
Correct Answer: C The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the national flower of India, symbolizing purity and beauty.
Q35. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which gas is used in the manufacture of ammonia by the Haber process?
A. Nitrogen
B. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Chlorine
Correct Answer: A The Haber process combines nitrogen from the air with hydrogen to produce ammonia (NH3).
Q36. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Pratibha Patil
C. Sonia Gandhi
D. Sushma Swaraj
Correct Answer: A Indira Gandhi served as the first and only woman Prime Minister of India from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until 1984.
Q37. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the SI unit of force?
A. Joule
B. Watt
C. Newton
D. Pascal
Correct Answer: C The SI unit of force is the Newton (N), named after Sir Isaac Newton.
Q38. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian state is known as the 'Apple State'?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Sikkim
Correct Answer: B Himachal Pradesh is known as the 'Apple State' of India due to its large-scale apple cultivation.
Q39. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?
A. The Sun
B. The Moon
C. Geothermal Heat
D. Nuclear Power
Correct Answer: A The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth, providing light and heat through nuclear fusion.
Q40. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Chief Minister of Kerala?
A. E.M.S. Namboodiripad
B. C. Kesavan
C. Pattom Thanu Pillai
D. R. Sankar
Correct Answer: A E.M.S. Namboodiripad became the first Chief Minister of Kerala in 1957, leading the first elected Communist government in the world.
Q41. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which is the largest Union Territory in India by area?
A. Delhi
B. Ladakh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Correct Answer: B Ladakh is the largest Union Territory in India, covering about 59,146 square kilometers.
Q42. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the pH value of pure water at 25°C?
A. 7
B. 1
C. 14
D. 0
Correct Answer: A Pure water has a pH of 7 at 25°C, which is neutral on the pH scale.
Q43. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
A. France
B. Italy
C. Spain
D. Germany
Correct Answer: A France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886 as a symbol of friendship and liberty.
Q44. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian city is known as the 'Pink City'?
A. Delhi
B. Agra
C. Jaipur
D. Udaipur
Correct Answer: C Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is known as the 'Pink City' because of the pink-colored buildings in its old city.
Q45. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the smallest bone in the human body called?
A. Femur
B. Patella
C. Stapes
D. Phalanx
Correct Answer: C The stapes bone in the middle ear is the smallest bone in the human body, measuring about 3 mm.
Q46. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
A. Milkha Singh
B. Abhinav Bindra
C. P.V. Sindhu
D. Neeraj Chopra
Correct Answer: B Abhinav Bindra won India's first individual Olympic gold medal in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Q47. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which element is represented by the symbol 'Fe'?
A. Fluorine
B. Iron
C. Francium
D. Fermium
Correct Answer: B Fe (from Latin 'ferrum') is the chemical symbol for Iron.
Q48. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which river is considered the holiest river in Hinduism?
A. Ganga
B. Yamuna
C. Godavari
D. Saraswati
Correct Answer: A The Ganga (Ganges) is considered the holiest river in Hinduism and is worshipped as the Goddess Ganga.
Q49. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to be elected as the President of the United Nations General Assembly?
A. Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
B. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. V.K. Krishna Menon
Correct Answer: A Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first Indian (and first woman) to be elected President of the UN General Assembly in 1953.
Q50. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the speed of light in vacuum approximately?
A. 3 x 10^8 m/s
B. 3 x 10^6 m/s
C. 3 x 10^10 m/s
D. 3 x 10^4 m/s
Correct Answer: A The speed of light in vacuum is approximately 299,792,458 m/s, or about 3 x 10^8 m/s.
Q51. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains'?
A. Nagaland
B. Meghalaya
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Mizoram
Correct Answer: C Arunachal Pradesh is known as the 'Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains' as it receives the first sunrise in India.
Q52. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who invented the World Wide Web (WWW)?
A. Bill Gates
B. Tim Berners-Lee
C. Vint Cerf
D. Steve Jobs
Correct Answer: B Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN.
Q53. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the national aquatic animal of India?
A. Whale Shark
B. River Dolphin
C. Sea Turtle
D. Crocodile
Correct Answer: B The Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is the national aquatic animal of India.
Q54. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian state was the first to introduce Panchayati Raj?
A. Rajasthan
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Correct Answer: A Rajasthan was the first state to introduce Panchayati Raj in India on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district.
Q55. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to climb Mount Everest?
A. Tenzing Norgay
B. Edmund Hillary
C. Bachendri Pal
D. R. S. Sandhu
Correct Answer: A Tenzing Norgay, along with Edmund Hillary, was the first to summit Mount Everest in 1953. He was of Nepalese-Indian origin.
Q56. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which planet is the closest to the Sun?
A. Venus
B. Mercury
C. Earth
D. Mars
Correct Answer: B Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, with an average distance of about 57.9 million kilometers.
Q57. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the main component of the Earth's core?
A. Iron and Nickel
B. Copper and Zinc
C. Aluminum and Silicon
D. Calcium and Magnesium
Correct Answer: A The Earth's core is primarily composed of iron (about 85%) and nickel (about 15%).
Q58. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian athlete is known as the 'Flying Sikh'?
A. Milkha Singh
B. P.T. Usha
C. Usain Bolt
D. Hima Das
Correct Answer: A Milkha Singh is known as the 'Flying Sikh' for his achievements in track and field athletics, particularly at the 1958 Commonwealth Games.
Q59. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the largest freshwater lake in India?
A. Chilika Lake
B. Wular Lake
C. Loktak Lake
D. Dal Lake
Correct Answer: B Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is the largest freshwater lake in India.
Q60. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who is the author of the book 'Wings of Fire'?
A. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Vikram Seth
Correct Answer: A Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam co-authored 'Wings of Fire', his autobiography, published in 1999.
Q61. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which disease is caused by the deficiency of iron in the body?
A. Rickets
B. Anemia
C. Beriberi
D. Scurvy
Correct Answer: B Anemia is caused by iron deficiency, leading to reduced hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Q62. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which is the highest civilian award in India?
A. Bharat Ratna
B. Padma Vibhushan
C. Param Vir Chakra
D. Ashoka Chakra
Correct Answer: A The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award, instituted in 1954.
Q63. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the capital of Russia?
A. St. Petersburg
B. Moscow
C. Kiev
D. Minsk
Correct Answer: B Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, located on the Moskva River.
Q64. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who discovered Penicillin?
A. Alexander Fleming
B. Louis Pasteur
C. Edward Jenner
D. Robert Koch
Correct Answer: A Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 from the mold Penicillium notatum.
Q65. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian state has the largest population as per the 2011 census?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal
Correct Answer: A Uttar Pradesh has the largest population in India, with over 199 million residents as per the 2011 census.
Q66. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which gas is used in balloons to make them float?
A. Hydrogen
B. Helium
C. Nitrogen
D. Oxygen
Correct Answer: B Helium is lighter than air and non-flammable, making it the ideal gas for filling balloons.
Q67. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics?
A. C.V. Raman
B. S. Chandrasekhar
C. Homi J. Bhabha
D. Satyendra Nath Bose
Correct Answer: A C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light (Raman Effect).
Q68. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which is the largest delta in the world?
A. Sundarbans Delta
B. Amazon Delta
C. Mississippi Delta
D. Nile Delta
Correct Answer: A The Sundarbans Delta, formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, is the largest delta in the world.
Q69. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What does the acronym 'RAM' stand for in computers?
A. Read Access Memory
B. Random Access Memory
C. Run Application Module
D. Rapid Access Memory
Correct Answer: B RAM stands for Random Access Memory, a form of computer memory that can be read and changed.
Q70. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which country is the largest producer of rice in the world?
A. India
B. China
C. Indonesia
D. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: B China is the largest producer of rice in the world, accounting for over 30% of global production.
Q71. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Muslim ruler of India?
A. Muhammad bin Qasim
B. Mahmud of Ghazni
C. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
D. Iltutmish
Correct Answer: A Muhammad bin Qasim was the first Muslim ruler to invade and establish rule in the Indian subcontinent in 712 CE.
Q72. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the largest organ in the human body?
A. Skin
B. Liver
C. Lungs
D. Heart
Correct Answer: A The skin is the largest organ of the human body, covering an average area of about 1.5 to 2 square meters.
Q73. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian state is the largest producer of coffee?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: B Karnataka is the largest producer of coffee in India, accounting for over 70% of the country's coffee production.
Q74. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the full form of UNESCO?
A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
B. United Nations Economic and Social Council Organization
C. Union of European Nations for Science and Culture
D. United Nations Environment and Scientific Cooperation Organization
Correct Answer: A UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, founded in 1945.
Q75. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to be appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A. T.N. Seshan
B. Sukumar Sen
C. S.P. Sen Verma
D. M.S. Gill
Correct Answer: B Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 1950 to 1958.
Q76. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which bridge in India is known as the 'Gateway of Bengal'?
A. Howrah Bridge
B. Vidyasagar Setu
C. Pamban Bridge
D. Mahatma Gandhi Setu
Correct Answer: A Howrah Bridge (officially Rabindra Setu) is known as the 'Gateway of Bengal', connecting Howrah and Kolkata.
Q77. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which country is the largest producer of tea in the world?
A. India
B. China
C. Kenya
D. Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: B China is the largest producer of tea in the world, followed by India and Kenya.
Q78. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to win the Man Booker Prize?
A. Salman Rushdie
B. Arundhati Roy
C. V.S. Naipaul
D. Kiran Desai
Correct Answer: C V.S. Naipaul (of Indian origin) won the Booker Prize in 1971 for 'In a Free State'. Arundhati Roy won in 1997 for 'The God of Small Things'.
Q79. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the process of converting a liquid into vapor called?
A. Condensation
B. Evaporation
C. Sublimation
D. Precipitation
Correct Answer: B Evaporation is the process by which a liquid turns into vapor at a temperature below its boiling point.
Q80. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian state was formed on November 1, 1956, as a state for Marathi-speaking people?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Correct Answer: B Maharashtra was formed on May 1, 1960 (not 1956), following the Samyukta Maharashtra movement.
Q81. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the chemical symbol for potassium?
A. Po
B. Pt
C. K
D. P
Correct Answer: C K (from Latin 'kalium') is the chemical symbol for potassium.
Q82. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which is the tallest statue in the world?
A. Statue of Unity
B. Spring Temple Buddha
C. Statue of Liberty
D. Christ the Redeemer
Correct Answer: A The Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India, is the tallest statue in the world at 182 meters (597 feet).
Q83. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to win a Grammy Award?
A. A.R. Rahman
B. Ravi Shankar
C. Zakir Hussain
D. M.S. Subbulakshmi
Correct Answer: B Pandit Ravi Shankar won a Grammy Award in 1968, making him the first Indian Grammy winner.
Q84. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which part of the human brain is responsible for balance and coordination?
A. Cerebrum
B. Cerebellum
C. Medulla Oblongata
D. Hypothalamus
Correct Answer: B The cerebellum controls balance, coordination of movements, and fine motor skills.
Q85. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which planet has the most number of moons?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Neptune
Correct Answer: B As of 2025, Saturn has the most confirmed moons at 146, followed by Jupiter with 95.
Q86. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian temple is famous for its 22,000 sculpted figures?
A. Brihadeeswara Temple
B. Meenakshi Temple
C. Konark Sun Temple
D. Khajuraho Temple
Correct Answer: B The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is known for its 22,000 sculpted figures and 14 gopurams.
Q87. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who discovered the electron?
A. Ernest Rutherford
B. J.J. Thomson
C. Niels Bohr
D. James Chadwick
Correct Answer: B J.J. Thomson discovered the electron in 1897 through his experiments with cathode ray tubes.
Q88. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which mountain range separates India from China in the eastern sector?
A. Karakoram Range
B. Himalayas
C. Pir Panjal Range
D. Zanskar Range
Correct Answer: B The Himalayan mountain range forms the natural boundary between India and China in the eastern sector.
Q89. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?
A. Rial
B. Dinar
C. Riyal
D. Dirham
Correct Answer: C The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency of Saudi Arabia.
Q90. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who wrote the famous Indian epic 'Mahabharata'?
A. Valmiki
B. Ved Vyasa
C. Tulsidas
D. Kalidasa
Correct Answer: B Ved Vyasa is traditionally credited as the author of the Mahabharata, one of the longest epic poems in the world.
Q91. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Thyroid
D. Pituitary
Correct Answer: A The liver is the largest gland in the human body, weighing about 1.2 to 1.5 kg in adults.
Q92. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bengaluru
C. Chennai
D. Pune
Correct Answer: B Bengaluru (Bangalore) is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India' due to its leading role in the IT industry.
Q93. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the main source of vitamin C?
A. Milk
B. Rice
C. Citrus Fruits
D. Eggs
Correct Answer: C Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are rich natural sources of vitamin C.
Q94. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which war led to the creation of Bangladesh?
A. World War II
B. Indo-Pakistan War of 1965
C. Indo-Pakistan War of 1971
D. Kargil War of 1999
Correct Answer: C The Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 led to the liberation of East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh.
Q95. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the denotation of AD in the calendar system?
A. After Death
B. Anno Domini
C. After Dominion
D. Anno Dei
Correct Answer: B AD stands for 'Anno Domini' (Latin for 'in the year of the Lord'), marking years after the traditional birth of Jesus Christ.
Q96. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which Indian state is the largest producer of silk?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. West Bengal
C. Karnataka
D. Assam
Correct Answer: C Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India, contributing about 45% of the country's total silk production.
Q97. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Who was the first Indian to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award?
A. Mother Teresa
B. Vinoba Bhave
C. C.D. Deshmukh
D. M.S. Subbulakshmi
Correct Answer: B Vinoba Bhave, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, was the first Indian to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1958.
Q98. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the unit of electric power?
A. Volt
B. Ampere
C. Watt
D. Ohm
Correct Answer: C The Watt (W) is the SI unit of power, named after James Watt.
Q99. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
Which year is known as the 'Year of the Great Divide' in Indian population studies?
A. 1911
B. 1921
C. 1931
D. 1941
Correct Answer: B The year 1921 is known as the 'Year of the Great Divide' as India's population declined for the first and only time due to the influenza pandemic.
Q100. [+1, -0.25]General Knowledge
What is the scientific name of the domestic dog?
A. Felis catus
B. Canis lupus familiaris
C. Panthera leo
D. Equus caballus
Correct Answer: B The domestic dog is scientifically named Canis lupus familiaris, a subspecies of the gray wolf.