1000 Best Basic GK MCQs
Q9). Epsom (England) is the place associated with
a).Horse racing
b).Polo
c).Shooting
d).Snooker
Correct Answer:
Horse racing
Explanation:
Q10). First human heart transplant operation conducted by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on Louis Washkansky, was conducted in
a).1967
b).1968
c).1958
d).1922
Correct Answer:
1967
Explanation:
Q11). Galileo was an Italian astronomer who
a).developed the telescope
b).discovered four satellites of Jupiter
c).discovered that the movement of pendulum produces a regular time measurement
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q12). Habeas Corpus Act 1679
a).states that no one was to be imprisoned without a writ or warrant stating the charge against him
b).provided facilities to a prisoner to obtain either speedy trial or release in bail
c).safeguarded the personal liberties of the people against arbitrary imprisonment by the king’s orders
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q13). Exposure to sunlight helps a person improve his health because
a).the infrared light kills bacteria in the body
b).resistance power increases
c).the pigment cells in the skin get stimulated and produce a healthy tan
d).the ultraviolet rays convert skin oil into Vitamin D
Correct Answer:
the ultraviolet rays convert skin oil into Vitamin D
Explanation:
Q14). Golf player Vijay Singh belongs to which country?
a).USA
b).Fiji
c).India
d).UK
Correct Answer:
Fiji
Explanation:
Q15). Guarantee to an exporter that the importer of his goods will pay immediately for the goods ordered by him, is known as
a).Letter of Credit (L/C)
b).laissezfaire
c).inflation
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
Letter of Credit (L/C)
Explanation:
Q16). First Afghan War took place in
a).1839
b).1843
c).1833
d).1848
Correct Answer:
1839
Explanation: