1000 Best Basic GK MCQs
Q241). Pythagoras was first to ____ the universal validity of geometrical theorem.
a).give
b).prove
c).both
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
prove
Explanation:
Q242). Soil acidity is generally corrected by
a).proper irrigation
b).adding sodium hydroxide
c).liming
d).application of fertilizers
Correct Answer:
liming
Explanation:
Q243). Oscar Awards were instituted in
a).1968
b).1929
c).1901
d).1965
Correct Answer:
1929
Explanation:
Q244). Small amounts of iodine are necessary in our diet to
a).prevent pellagra
b).compensate for underactive the thyroid gland
c).stimulate clotting of blood
d).stimulate pituitary gland
Correct Answer:
compensate for underactive the thyroid gland
Explanation:
Q245). Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service is an International Airline of
a).Afghanistan
b).Belgium
c).East Africa
d).Australia
Correct Answer:
Australia
Explanation:
Q246). Shaurya Chakra made up of bronze is awarded for
a).gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy
b).most conspicuous bravery for some act of self sacrifice
c).gallantry in the presence of enemy
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy
Explanation:
Q247). Sushri Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar received Bharath Ratna in
a).2000
b).2001
c).2002
d).2003
Correct Answer:
2001
Explanation:
Q248). Taoism is followed in
a).worldwide
b).Iran and north-west India
c).China, Taiwan, Nauru, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam
d).Japan
Correct Answer:
China, Taiwan, Nauru, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam
Explanation: