GENERAL KNOWLEDGE- Questions and Answers -12
2201. Which five-year plan was suffered by the Chinese attack of 1962?
(a) Second (b) Third
(c) Fourth (d) Fifth
Answer(b)
2202. Which five-year plan was terminated prematurely by the Janata Government of Morarji Desai in 1978?
(a) Sixth (b) Third
(c) Fifth (d) Fourth
Answer(c)
2203 . During which the Five Year Plan stress was by laid on employment, poverty alleviation, and justice.
(a) Sixth (b) Fifth
(c) Seventh (d) Eighth
Answer(b)
2204. The first chairman of the Planning Commission was:
(a) Gulsarilal Nanda (b) KC Neogi
(c) Dr.Rajendraprasad (d) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer(d)
2205. The first deputy chairman of Planning Commission was:
(a) Sukumar Sen (b) John Mathai
(c) KC Neogi (d) Gulsarilal Nanda
Answer(d)
2206. The War of Roses was a civil war in:
(a) England (b) France
(c) Germany (d) Spain
Answer (a)
2207. The War of Austrian succession was fought during the period of:
(a) 1756-63 (b) 1740-48
(c) 1798-1800 (d) 1812-15
Answer (b)
2208. The war fought during the period of 1756-63:
(a) War of Roses
(b) War of Austrian succession
(c) Seven Years War
(d) Russo Japanese war
Answer (c)
2209. Which country became successful in the Battle of Nile fought in 1798 against France?
(a) England (b) Italy
(c) Germany (d) Spain
Answer (a)
2210. Which country was led by Admiral Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805?
(a) Russia (b) England
(c) Spain (d) Italy
Answer (b)
2211. Battle of Austerlitz, 1805 was fought between Britain, Austria, Russia and Prussia on one side and ....... on the oher.
(a) France (b) Belgium
(c) Turkey (d) Portugal
Answer (a)
2212. The Battle of Borodino of 1812 was fought between France and ......
(a) England (b) Russia
(c) Germany (d) Spain
Answer (b)
2213. In the Battle of Leipzig (1813) Germany and the combined forces of Austria, Prussia and Russia defeated .......
(a) Spain (b) Turkey
(c) France (d) Egypt
Answer (c)
2214. In the Battle of Waterloo of 1812, Duke of Wellington led the forces of ........
(a) Portugal (b) Spain
(c) France (d) Britain
Answer (d)
2215. Which country was defeated by Britain in the First Opium War of 1812?
(a) France (b) Portugal
(c) China (d) Afghanistan
Answer (c)
2216. Who led the Northern States during the Civil War in America (1861-65)?
(a) Abraham Lincoln(b) Benjamin Franklin
(c) George Washington (d) Thomas Jefferson
Answer (a)
2217. In the Boer war (1899-1901) the Dutch protestant stock was defeated by the .......forces.
(a) Portuguese (b) French
(c) Spanish (d) British
Answer (d)
2218. The Russo-Japanese War was in:
(a) 1900 (b) 1903
(c) 1905 (d) 1907
Answer (b)
2219. The Balkan War I was fought between Turkey and Balkan countries in:
(a) 1912 (b) 1914
(c) 1916 (d) 1918
Answer (a)
2220. The Balkan War II was fought in:
(a) 1913 (b) 1915
(c) 1918 (d) 1921
Answer (a)
2221. Which of the following countries joined with Germany during the First World War?
(a) Austria (b) Hungary
(c) Turkey (d) All of these
Answer (d)
2222. Which of the following countries allied with Britain during World War II?
(a) France (b) USA
(c) Russia (d) All of these
Answer (d)
2223. During the First World War, Germany and its supporters were known as:
(a) Axis Powers (b) Central Powers
(c) Allied Powers (d) None of these
Answer (b)
2224. During the Second World War, Germany, Italy and Japan were known as:
(a) Allied Powers (b) Axis Powers
(c) Central powers (d) None of these
Answer (b)
2225. During the Second World War, Britain and its allies were known as:
(a) Axis Powers (b) Central powers
(c) Allied Powers (d) None of these
Answer (c)
2226. The period of the First World War:
(a) 1914-18 (b) 1915-19
(c) 1915-20 (d) 1914-17
Answer (a)
2227. The period of the Second World War:
(a) 1940-45 (b) 1939-44
(c) 1939-46 (d) 1939-45
Answer (d)
2228. The Six-day Arab-Israel War was fought in:
(a) 1965 (b) 1966
(c) 1967 (d) 1968
Answer (c)
2229. The Gulf War was started in:
(a) 1990 (b) 1991
(c) 1994 (d) 1995
Answer (b)
2230. The first war in which UNO was intervened:
(a) Iran-Iraq War (b) Indo-Pak war
(c) Vietnam war (d) Korean War
Answer (d)
2231. The countries that share border with the largest number of other countries (14)are Russia and.....
(a) India (b) China
(c) Brazil (d) France
Answer (b)
2232. Which country has the longest land frontier?
(a) Russia (b) India
(c) China (d) Brazil
Answer (c)
2233. Which country has the largest number of frontiers (19) including maritime
boundaries?
(a) India (b) Britain
(c) USA (d) Indonesia
Answer (d)
2234. Which is the largest landlocked country in the world?
(a) Mongolia (b) Kyrgistan
(c) Kazakhstan (d) Laos
Answer (c)
2235. The continent without landlocked countries:
(a) South America (b) North America
(c) Africa (d) Europe
Answer (b)
2236. Which country has the longest coastline?
(a) Canada (b) USA
(c) Indonesia (d) Japan
Answer (a)
2237. The countries that share border with three oceans are USA and .....
(a) China (b) Russia
(c) India (d) Canada
Answer (d)
2238. An enclave within South Africa:
(a) Lesotho (b) Mali
(c) Ghana (d) Namibia
Answer (a)
2239. The countries that share the longest common land border are:
(a) Russia and China(b) USA and Mexico
(c) USA and Canada (d) India and China
Answer (c)
2240. The longest continuous border in the world is:
(a) Russia and Kazakhstan (b) USA and Mexico
(c) Russia and China (d) Russia and Pakistan
Answer (a)
2241. The longest undefended border in the world:
(a) Russia and China (b) USA and Mexico
(c) USA and Canada (d) India and China
Answer (c)
2242. Which three countries are building a 27-hole golf course named Emerald Triangle, on the border between them, with nine holes in each country?
(a) Thailand, Laos, Cambodia
(b) India, China, Pakistan
(c) Russia, China, Mongolia
(d) India, China, Nepal
Answer (a)
2243. The most frequently crossed international border in the world:
(a) USA- Canada (b) USA-Mexico
(c) Russia-China (d) India- Nepal
Answer (b)
2244. The only South American countries with which Brazil does not share borders are....
(a) Chile and Ecuad (b) Bolivia and Paraguay
(c) Argantina and Paraguay (d) Chile and Bolivia
Answer (a)
2245. The only South American country that border with Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
(a) Brazil (b) Chile
(c) Bolivia (d) Paraguay
Answer (c)
2246. The largest land locked country in the continent of Africa:
(a) Chad (b) Niger
(c) Mali (d) Ethiopia
Answer (a)
2247. The most populous land locked country in the world:
(a) Kazakhstan (b) Mali
(c) Ethiopia (d) Niger
Answer (c)
2248. The line that separates India and Pakistan:
(a) Radcliff Line (b) Mc Mahon Line
(c) Maginot Line (d) Durant line
Answer (a)
2249. The line that separated Old British India and Afghanistan:
(a) Mc Mahon Line (b) Durant line
(c) Radcliffe Line (d) Maginot Line
Answer (b)
2250. Palk Strait separates India and .......
(a) Pakistan (b) China
(c) Maldives (d) Sri Lanka
Answer (d)
2251. The 49th Parallel Separates:
(a) USA and Canada(b) USA and Mexico
(c) France and Germany (d) Poland and Russia
Answer (a)
2252. France and Germany are separated by:
(a) Mc Mahon Line(b) Durant line
(c) Maginot Line (d) Radcliffe Line
Answer (c)
2253. 38th Parallel separates:
(a) Poland and Russia (b) USA and Canada
(c) India and Pakistan (d) North Korea and South Korea
Answer (d)
2254. Alpine line separates France and ......
(a) England (b) Germany
(c) Italy (d) Russia
Answer (c)
2255. Mc Mahon line separates India and......
(a) Nepal (b) Pakistan
(c) China (d) Bhutan
Answer (c)
2256. The Constitution of India prohibits employment of children younger than ........in any hazardous environment.
(a) 14 (b) 15
(c) 16 (d) 17
Answer(a)
2257. Attappady Hills Area Development Society (AHADS) has been implementing
theAttappady Eco-restoration project since the year ........
(a) 2000 (b) 2001
(c) 2002 (d) 2003
Answer(a)
2258. Who was the first chairman of the National Commission for Women?
(a) Mohini Giri (b) Vibha Parthasarathy
(c) Poornima Advani (d) Jayanti Patnaik
Answer(d)
2259. The twin objectives of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA):
(a) Rural Development and total literacy
(b) Rural Development and total sanitation
(c) Rural Development and Employment
(d) Employment and total literacy
Answer(c)
2260. The only Indian president who was elected by second preferential votes also:
(a) VV Giri (b)Zakkir Hussain
(c) Dr Rajendraprasad (d) R Venkataraman
Answer (a)
2261. Who among the following prime ministers was born outside the present-day Indian territory?
(a) VP Singh (b) Chandrasekhar
(c) Morarji Desai (d) IK Gujral
Answer (d)
2262. The first person in India to be convicted for a cybercrime:
(a) Asif Azim (b) Pawan Duggal
(c)Muhammad Feroz (d) Gulshankumar
Answer (a)
2263. India completed Chandrayan with the support of:
(a) America (b) China
(c) France (d) Russia
Answer (d)
2264. The Article of the Constitution related to Presidential reference:
(a) 123 (b) 143
(c) 153 (d) 263
Answer (b)
2265. The duration of an elected municipality is ...... years
(a)One (b) 3
(c) 4 (d) 5
Answer (d)
2266. The longest of the three lists in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution:
(a) Union (b) State
(c) Concurrent (d) Both (a) and (b)
Answer (a)
2267. ‘Money is what money does’-whose definition is this?
(a) Walras (b) Williamson
(c) Wagner (d) Walker
Answer (d)
2268. Which institution established on 1 April 1935 and headed by Sir Osborn Smith?
(a) IOA (b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) Bombay Dyeing (d) LIC
Answer (b)
2269. In which year Einstein got Nobel Prize?
(a) 1920 (b) 1921
(c) 1922 (d) 1923
Answer (b)
2270. The award that was established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) based in New York City:
(a) Magsaysay (b) Abel
(c) Fields Medal (d) Oscar
Answer (a)
2271. The highest civilian award in India:
(a) Bharat Ratna (b) Param Veer Chakra
(c) Padamabhushan (d) Gyanpeeth
Answer (a)
2272. The United Nations University of Peace is in
(a) Tokyo (b) Costa Rica
(c) New York (d) Geneva
Answer (b)
2273. ‘Charity in War’ is the motto of:
(a) Oxfarm (b) Greenpeace
(c)Red Cross (d) Amnesty International
Answer (c)
2274 .National Voter’s Day:
(a) January 25 (b) January 26
(c) January 27 (d) January 28
Answer (a)
2275. “Superstition is the religion of feeble minds” are the words of:
(a) Bernard Shaw (b) Edmund Burke
(c) Francis Bacon (d) Gandhiji
Answer (b)
2276. The Non-cooperation movement was withdrawn by Gandhi due to :
A:-Kizhariyoor Bomb case
B:-Jallianwala Bagh incident
C:-Wagon Tragedy
D:-Chauri Chaura incident
Answer:- Option-D
2277. Pattinijatha (Hunger strike) was organized under the leadership of __________ from Kannur to Madras.
A:-A.K. Gopalan B:-Moyyarathu Sankaran
C:-P. Krishnapillai D:-Mannathu Padbhanaban
Answer:- Option-A
2278. The first Kerala Provincial Conference under the auspices of Indian National Congress met at __________ in 1921.
A:-Thiruvananthapuram B:-Payyannur
C:-Ottappalam D:-Kochi
Answer:- Option-C
2279. Director of the film “Tamas” :
A:-Satyajith Rai B:-Govind Nihalani
C:-M.S. Sathyu D:-Mrinal Sen
Answer:- Option-B
2280. Narendra Modi, Jayalalitha and ________ dedicated the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project to the Nation.
A:-Barak Obama B:-Rajnath Singh
C:-Xi Jinping D:-Vladimir Putin
Answer:- Option-D
2281. Who hailed “Temple Entry Proclamation” as the ‘miracle of modern times’ :
A:-Gandhiji B:-C. Kesavan
C:-Ambedkar D:-K. Kelappan
Answer:- Option-A
2282. The Chief regulatory function of the Reserve Bank of India is :
A:-Training for Personal B:-Advising the government
C:-Note Issue D:-Credit control
Answer:- Option-D
2283. Who edited the periodical ‘The Deepika’ ?
A:-Vakkam Abdul Khader Moulavi B:-K.P. Kesavamenon
C:-P. Kesavadev D:-Ponkunnam Varkey
Answer:- Option-A
2284. The major gases found in the atmosphere are :
A:-Neon and Carbon dioxide B:-Argon and Ozone
C:-Nitrogen and Oxygen D:-Hydrogen and Helium
Answer:- Option-C
2285. When fog is mixed with smoke is :
A:-Frost B:-Smog
C:-Dew D:-Mist
Answer:- Option-B
2286. Kallumala Agitation’ is associated with :
A:-Ayyankali B:-Vaikunda Swamikal
C:-Ayyaguru D:-Kumaranasan
Answer:- Option-A
2287. Founder of ‘Atmavidya Sangham’ :
A:-V.T. Bhattathirippad B:-Dr. Palpu
C:-Pandit Karuppan D:-Vagbhatananda
Answer:- Option-D
2288. Author of the book ‘Adibhasha’ :
A:-Chattampi Swamikal B:-Sivayogi
C:-Mar Kuriakose Elias Chavara D:-Kumara Gurudevan
Answer:- Option-A
2289. Sree Narayana Guru Consecrated the Siva idol at Aruvippuram in __________.
A:-1909 B:-1928
C:-1888 D:-1856
Answer:- Option-C
2290. ’Aranyer Adhikar’ is the work of :
A:-Mahaswetha Devi B:-Nabarun Bhattacharya
C:-Ashapoorna Devi D:-M.M. Kalburgi
Answer:- Option-A
2291. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam rose from being technocrat to the __________ President of India.
A:-‘10^(th)‘ B:-‘12^(th)‘
C:-‘11^(th)‘ D:-‘9^(th)‘
Answer:- Option-C
2292. Founder of Redcross :
A:-William Booth B:-Henry Dunan
C:-Beden Powel D:-Frobel
Answer:- Option-B
2293. In 1996, Olympics held in :
A:-Atlanta B:-London
C:-Beijing D:-Barcelona
Answer:- Option-A
2294 The official name of Thailand :
A:-United Republic of Thailand B:-Republic of Thailand
C:-Kingdom of Thailand D:-Democratic Thailand
Answer:- Option-C
2295. In which year the Padma Bhushan is awarded to Vallathaol ?
A:-1950 B:-1955
C:-1958 D:-1949
Answer:- Option-B
2296.Guru Shikhar is a part of
A:-Himalayas B:-Aravalli
C:-Vindhya D:-Satpura
Correct Answer:- Option-B
2297.Teesta river is a tributary of
A:-Brahmaputra B:-Ganges
C:-Narmada D:-Mahanadi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
2298.Which region of India gets highest average annual rainfall ?
A:-North-East States B:-Himalayas
C:-East Coast D:-West Coast
Correct Answer:- Option-D
2299.The first planned Ecotourism spot in India
A:-Sundarbans B:-Kodaikanal
C:-Thenmala D:-Lakshadweep
Correct Answer:- Option-C
2300.The word which “C” stands for in ICDS, the central development programme
A:-Community B:-Child
C:-Cultivation D:-Climate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
2301.The extremists of congress parted with moderates in the session held at
A:-Surat B:-Allahabad
C:-Bombay D:-Calcutta
Answer:- Option-A
2302. Founder of Visvabharati University
A:-Sisirkumar Ghosh B:-Bhupendranath Dutta
C:-Satyendranth Tagore D:-Rabindranath Tagore
Answer:- Option-D
2303. Student organisation formed as a part of national movement of India
A:-National Students Union
B:-All India Students Federation
C:-Students Federation of India
D:-Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
Answer:- Option-B
2304. Municipal Corporations in Kerala are to have a minimum population of
A:-1 lakh B:-2 lakhs
C:-3 lakhs D:-5 lakhs
Answer:- Option-C
2305. The PMMY scheme of Union Government is focused on
A:-Food Security B:-Employment Guarantee
C:-Industrial Financing D:-Women Empowerment
Answer:- Option-C
2306. Which of the following journals was published by Dr. Herman Gundert ?
A:-Jnananikshepam B:-Paschimodayam
C:-Vidyasangraham D:-Paschimataraka
Answer:- Option-B
2307. Who directed the malayalam film “Aswamedham” ?
A:-Thoppil Bhasi B: Ramu Kariat
C:-P. Bhaskaran D:-A. Vincent
Answer:- Option-D
2308. Author of “Vicharaviplavam”
A:-Moorkoth Kumaran B:-M. Govindan
C:-Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai D:-M.N. Vijayan
Answer:- Option-C
2309. Who among the following wrote biography of Karl Marx ?
A:-K. Ramakrishna Pillai B:-A. Balakrishna Pillai
C:-C.V. Raman Pillai D:-C.V. Kunhuraman
Answer:- Option-A
2310. Which social reformer founded the “Uralungal Labour Contract Society” of Kozhikode ?
A:-Vagbhatanandan B:-C. Krishnan
C:-U. Gopala Menon D:-K. Kelappan
Answer:- Option-A
2311. Who is known as Iron Lady of Manipur ?
A:-Dayabai B:-Irom Sharmila
C:-Rukhsana Kausar D:-Aruna Roy
Answer:- Option-B
2312. Which Internet Service Provider’s announcement opened the debate on “Net Neutrality” in India ?
A:-BSNL B:-Reliance
C:-Vodafone D:-Airtel
Answer:- Option-D
2313. Medicins Sans Frontiers International is an organization based in
A:-New York B:-London
C:-Rome D:-Geneva
Answer:- Option-D
2314. Who predicted Gravitational Waves for the first time ?
A:-Einstein B:-Newton
C:-Galileo D:-Stephen Hawking
Answer:- Option-A
2315. ”Golden Globe” is awarded for
A:-Reporting B:-Literature
C:-Movie and Television D:-Sports
Answer:- Option-C
2316. Who among the following persons was called ‘Kerala Lincoln’ ?
A:-Ayyankali B:-K. Kelappan
C:-Pandit K.P. Karuppan D:-Dr. Palpu
Answer:- Option-C
2317. Who is considered as the ‘Guru’ of both Sree Narayana Guru
and Chattambi Swamikal ?
A:-Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal B:-Brahmananda Sivayogi
C:-Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker D:-Thycaud Ayya Guru
Answer:- Option-D
2318. The first Indian Film :
A:-Aalam Aara B:-Pundalic
C:-Raja Harischandra D:-Aadi Sankara
Answer:- Option-C
2319. Which Central Security Force is known as Black Cats?
A:-Home Guards B:-Special Protection Group
C:-Rapid Action Force D:-National Security Force
Answer:- Option-D
2320. Kunhikannan was the former name of one among the following reformers :
A:-Vagbhatananda B:-Ananda Theerthan
C:-Subananda Guru D:-Chattambi Swamikal
Answer:- Option-A
2321. Which among the following is a work by Brahmananda Sivayogi?
A:-Moksha Pradeepam B:-Kundalinippattu
C:-Darsana mala D:-Vedanta Saram
Answer:- Option-A
2322. The Magazine ‘Sadhujanadoothan’ was started by ________.
A:-Ayyankali B:-Poikayil Yohannan
C:-John Joseph D:-Sree Narayana Guru
Answer:- Option-C
2323. Who was the founder of the famous Newspaper‘Swadesabhimani’ ?
A:-Swadesabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai
B:-Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi
C:-M.C. Joseph
D:-Herman Gundert
Answer:- Option-B
2324. The Corridor that connects Peninsular India with the North Eastern States of India :
A:-Siliguri Corridor B:-Gangtok Corridor
C:-Darjeeling Corridor D:-Sikkim Corridor
Answer:- Option-A
2325. To protest which among the following did Gandhiji start ‘Satyagraha’ in 1919?
A:-Salt Law B:-Act of 1909
C:-Jallianwala Bagh Massacre D:-Rowlatt Act
Answer:- Option-D
2326. The play ‘Neel darpan’ is associated with ________.
A:-Santhal Revolts B:-Indigo Revolts
C:-Champaran Satyagraha D:-Chowri Choura Incident
Answer:- Option-B
2327. Which among the following is a federal feature of the Government?
A:-Integrated Judiciary B:-Written Constitution
C:-Single Citizenship D:-Freedom of Expression
Answer:- Option-B
2328. The Indian River with fastest water current :
A:-Satlej B:-Brahma Putra
C:-Ganga D:-Teista
Answer:- Option-D
2329. Who has won the most number of Olympic Golds so far ?
A:-Usain Bolt B:-Carl Louise
C:-Michael Phelps D:-Shelly-Ann Frazer
Answer:- Option-C
2330. The Supreme Court of India cancelled one among the following sections of the IT Act in 2015 :
A:-301 A B:-65 B
C:-66 A D:-66 B
Answer:- Option-C
2331. Who is the first Indian woman to win an Oscar Award ?
A:-Deepa Mehta B:-Aishwarya Rai
C:-Bhanu Athayya D:-Aparna Sen
Answer:- Option-C
2332. The famous Bengali writer and Jnanpeeth winner who passed away in July 2016 :
A:-Mahasweta Devi B:-Pratibha Rai
C:-Rituparno Ghose D:-None of these
Answer:- Option-A
2333. Who is known as the singer of ‘Brahmaputra’ ?
A:-Bhupen Hazarika B:-Tanzen
C:-Hari Prasad Chourasia D:-Ravi Sanker
Answer:- Option-A
2334. The Heart of India :
A:-Uttar Pradesh B:-Jharkhand
C:-Madhya Pradesh D:-Maharashtra
Answer:- Option-C
2335. The Southmost endpoint of India in the Arabian Sea :
A:-Indira Point B:-Minicoi Island
C:-Kanyakumari D:-Kavarathi
Answer:- Option-B
2336. Which State has recently imposed a total ban on alcohol?
A:-Kerala B:-Delhi
C:-Bihar D:-Gujarat
Answer:- Option-C
2337. What is the aim of Rajiv Awaz Yojana?
A:-Rural housing B:-Urban housing
C:-Slum free India D:-Housing for SC and ST
Answer:- Option-C
2338. Which Asian country has the largest number of Nobel Laureates?
A:-Japan B:-India
C:-China D:-South Korea
Answer:- Option-A
2339. Who is the author of the famous book "The Confession of a Young Novelist"?
A:-Gabriel Garcia Marquez B:-Umberto Eco
C:-Salman Rushdie D:-Norman Borlaugh
Answer:- Option-B
2340. Who has made the fastest century in Cricket history?
A:-AB de Villiers B:-Corey Aderson
C:-Iraq Thomas D:-Shahid Afridi
Answer:- Option-C
2341. Who won the Laureus award for the best sports women of the year 2016?
A:-Yelena Isinbayeva B:-Justine Henin
C:-Genzebe Dibaba D:-Serena Williams
Answer:- Option-D
2342. Which film won the national award for best film for the year 2015?
A:-Baahubali B:-Piku
C:-Bajirao Mastani D:-Nirnayakam
Answer:- Option-A
2343. The World Theatre Day is observed on
A:-March 26 B:-March 27
C:-March 28 D:-March 31
Answer:- Option-B
2344. Name the bullet-shaped retrievable Scientific Research Satellite.
A:-SA-15 B:-SI-13
C:-SJ-10 D:-SD-12
Answer:- Option-C
2345. What is the theme of the 2016 World Down Syndrome Day?
A:-Build an Inclusive Society for all
B:-Let Us In-We Want to Work
C:-My Friends, My Community
D:-Neighbours and My Country
Answer:- Option-C
2346. The constitution of India adopted the idea of Directive Principles of State Policy from the constitution of
A:-Canada B:-U.K
C:-U.S.A D:-Ireland
Answer:- Option-D
2347. Which is not among the Fundamental Rights?
A:-Right against Exploitation B:-Right to property
C:-Right to constitutional remedies D:-Right to equality
Answer:- Option-B
2348. Who is the highest law officer of India?
A:-Attorney General B:-Advocate General
C:-President of India D:-Chief Justice
Answer:- Option-A
2349. Expand KELSA
A:-Kerala Legal Service Authority
B:-Kerala State Legal Services Authority
C:-Kerala's Legal Service Association
D:-Kerala Legal Studies Authority
Answer:- Option-B
2350. First Digital State in India is
A:-Haryana B:-Sikkim
C:-Kerala D:-Uthar Pradesh
Answer:- Option-C
2351. The International Day for the Elimination of violence against women is
A:-November 10 B:-November 15
C:-November 20 D:-November 25
Answer:- Option-D
2352. Litho printing in Kerala was introduced by the protestant missionary
A:-Johan Guttenberg B:-W.J. Ringletaube
C:-Father Mateer D:-Herman Gundert
Answer:- Option-D
2353. Name the Social Reformer who has founded Jathinashini Sabha through which he promoted inter-caste marriage in kerala
A:-Swami Ananda Theerthan B:-K. Ayyappan
C:-Sree Narayana Guru D:-Brahmananda Siva Yogi
Answer:- Option-A
2354. The Temple Entry Proclamation was issued in the year
A:-1931 B:-1932
C:-1936 D:-1939
Answer:- Option-C
2355. The Founder of Swadeshabhimani Newspaper was
A:-C. Krishnan B:-Vakkom Abdulkhadar Maulavi
C:-K. Ramakrishna Pillai D:-C. Krishna Pillai
Answer:- Option-B
2356. The novel written by C.V. Raman Pillai
A:-Marthandavarma B:-Bhutarayar
C:-Kerala Simham D:-Vishakanyaka
Answer:- Option-A
2357. The woman, who is famous through the 'Rajadhani March' to Kaudiyar Palace
A:-Akkamma Cheriyan B:-Anna Chandi
C:-Arya Pallam D:-A.V. Kuttimalu Amma
Answer:- Option-A
2358. Who founded common wells called " Munthi Rikkinar" for people from all castes?
A:-Sahodharan Ayyappan B:-S.N. Guru
C:-Vaikunda Swamikal D:-Kumara Gurudevan
Answer:- Option-C
2359. Kallumala Agitation associated with
A:-K.P. Karuppan B:-Ayyankali
C:-Lalitha Prabhu D:-Parvathi Nenmenimangalam
Answer:- Option-B
2360. Who is known as "Kerala Vyasa"?
A:-Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran
B:-A.R. Raja Raja Varma
C:-Kerala Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran
D:-Rama Varma Thampuran
Answer:- Option-A
2361. 'Beti Bachao' 'Beti Padhao' scheme has been launched in India in
A:-April 2015 B:-March 2015
C:-January 2015 D:-February 2015
Answer:- Option-C
2362. The master gland of human body is
A:-Adrenal gland B:-Thyroid gland
C:-Thymus gland D:-Pituitary gland
Answer:- Option-D
2363. The European country associated with BREXIT
A:-Belgium B:-Britain
C:-France D:-Brazil
Answer:- Option-B
2364. The Malayalam poet who bagged Asan Smaraka Award 2016 is
A:-Akkitham B:-O.N.V. Kurup
C:-Kavalam Narayana Kurup D:-Chemmanam Chacko
Answer:- Option-D
2365. The 12th person among the Chief Ministers of Kerala is
A:-Ummen Chandy B:-V.S. Achuthanandan
C:-Pinarayi Vijayan D:-A.K. Antony
Answer:- Option-C
2366. Which country shares longest border with India?
A:-China B:-Bangladesh
C:-Pakistan D:-Nepal
Answer:- Option-B
2367. Siachen Glacier located in which mountain range
A:-Satpura B:-Aravalli
C:-Eastern karakoram D:-Vindhya
Answer:- Option-C
2368. In which Indian state, the tropic of cancer does not passes?
A:-Maharashtra B:-Gujarat
C:-Rajasthan D:-Tripura
Answer:- Option-A
2369. Which is the period of 12th five year plan of India?
A:-2012-2016 B:-2013-2018
C:-2011-2016 D:-2012-2017
Answer:- Option-D
2370. The Indian state having the least poverty rate as per the annual report of RBI published on 2013
A:-Arunachal Pradesh B:-Gujarat
C:-Goa D:-Assam
Answer:- Option-C
2371. In which year RIN Revolt occurred?
A:-1946 B:-1945
C:-1947 D:-1930
Answer:- Option-A
2372. 'Jallian Wala Bagh' is situated in which state
A:-Orissa B:-Punjab
C:-Bengal D:-Bihar
Answer:- Option-B
2373. Which among the following rivers in Kerala flows towards west?
A:-Kabani B:-Bhavani
C:-Pambar D:-Periyar
Answer:- Option-D
2374. Neolithic cave site of Edakkal is situated in which district of Kerala
A:-Wayanad B:-Kannur
C:-Kollam D:-Idukki
Answer:- Option-A
2375. Which is the lowest mountain pass in the western ghats?
A:-Nathula pass B:-Khyber pass
C:-Palakkad pass D:-Thamarassery pass
Answer:- Option-C
2376. ''Jeevitham thanne santhesham'' is the biography of which social reformer
A:-Sree Narayana Guru
B:-Poikayil Yohannan
C:-Thycaud Ayya
D:-Chavara Kuriakose Elias
Answer:- Option-D
2377. Which among the following not related to Ayyankali?
A:-Sadhu Jana Paripalana Yogam
B:-SNDP
C:-Villuvandi Agitation
D:-Member of Sree Mulam Praja Sabha
Answer:- Option-B
2378. Who published the Arabic-Malayalam monthly called Al Islam?
A:-Abdur Rahiman B:-Ali Musaliyar
C:-Abdul Khadir Moulavi D:-Sithi Koya Thangal
Answer:- Option-C
2379. Which among the following is not the work of Pandit Karuppan?
A:-Jathi Kummi B:-Veena Poovu
C:-Balakalesam D:-Cithralekha
Answer:- Option-B
2380. Who gave the leadership for Ezhava Memorial in 1896?
A:-Ramakrishna Pillai B:-Mannathu Padmanabhan
C:-Kumara Guru D:-Dr. Palpu
Answer:- Option-D
2381. Which country will be hosting the 8th BRICS Summit in 2016?
A:-India B:-China
C:-Brazil D:-Russia
Answer:- Option-A
2382. India's 1st Earthquake warning system installed in which state?
A:-Bihar B:-Uttarakhand
C:-Orissa D:-Madhya Pradesh
Answer:- Option-B
2383. Who won sixth Wimbledon women's single title 2015?
A:-Serena Williams B:-Garbine Muguruza
C:-Sania Mirza D:-Martina Hingis
Answer:- Option-A
2384. Who won Vayalar Award 2014?
A:-Prabha Varma B:-K.P. Ramanunni
C:-Thomas Mathew D:-K.R. Meera
Answer:- Option-D
2385. ''Noolppalam'' is the last film of the actor who died on January 2015
A:-Jose Prakash B:-Augustine
C:-Mala Aravindan D:-N.L. Balakrishnan
Answer:- Option-C
2386. Kaziranga, the famous sanctuary of Assam is famous for :
A:-Tigers B:-Rhinos
C:-Lions D:-Elephants
Answer:- Option-B
2387. In which of the following states is the Tungabhadra project of irrigation?
A:-Andhra Pradesh B:-Bihar
C:-Tamil Nadu D:-Maharashtra
Answer:- Option-A
2388. According to census 2011, the sex ratio in India is :
A:-980 B:-960
C:-940 D:-930
Answer:- Option-C
2389. Which of the following project started to ensure integrated development of children up to 6 years?
A:-SSA B:-RMSA
C:-NSPS D:-ICDS
Answer:- Option-D
2390. The nationalist leader who was killed in a police lathi charge in 1928 was :
A:-Madan Mohan Malaviya B:-Lala Lajpat Rai
C:-Swami Sahajanand D:-Suryasen
Answer:- Option-B
2391. The Resolution of Non-cooperation Movement was passed in which special session of Indian National Congress.
A:-Calcutta B:-Kanpur
C:-Nagpur D:-Bombay
Answer:- Option-A
2392. The Indian National Congress celebrated Independence Day for the first time on :
A:-August 15, 1947 B:-January 26, 1950
C:-January 1, 1937 D:-January 26, 1930
Answer:- Option-D
2393. Separate electorate for Muslims were first introduced through the following reforms.
A:-Montegue-Chelmsford reforms
B:-Government India Act of 1935
C:-Minto-Morley Reforms
D:-Council Act of 1892
Answer:- Option-C
2394. In which part of the Kerala Oranges are grown ?
A:-Nelliyampathy B:-Munnar
C:-Kasaragod D:-Muthanga
Answer:- Option-A
2395. Kabani one of the east-flowing rivers of Kerala flows into :
A:-Tamil Nadu B:-Karnataka
C:-Andhra Pradesh D:-Maharashtra
Answer:- Option-B
2396. Vagbhatananda started the Journal for Propagation of Nationalist ideas.
A:-Prachina Malayalam B:-Akilathirattu
C:-Atmavidya kahalam D:-Deepika
Answer:- Option-C
2397. Who formed Nair Samudhaya Bhruthya Jana Sangam in 1914 ?
A:-K. Kelappan B:-K.P. Kesava Menon
C:-K. Ramakrishna Pillai D:-Mannath Padmanabhan
Answer:- Option-D
2398. Who put forward the famous teachings "progress through the education, strengthen through Organisation"?
A:-Chattampi Swamikal B:-Sri Narayana Guru
C:-Dr. Palpu D:-Ayyankali
Answer:- Option-B
2399. Who is the author of the work 'Jathikkummi' ?
A:-K.P. Karuppan B:-Sahodaran Ayyappan
C:-Vaikunda Swamikal D:-Chattampi Swamikal
Answer:- Option-A
2400. Who was the founder of 'Yogakshema Sabha' ?
A:-E.M.S. Namboothiripad B:-V.T. Bhattathiripad
C:-K.P. Kesava Menon D:-K.P. Padmanabha Menon
Answer:- Option-B
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