1000 Best Basic GK MCQs

Q497). The revival work of the Olympic Games was undertaken by Baron Pierre deCoubertin after a lapse of 15 centuries. The first modern Games were held in 1896 at

a).Athens
b).London
c).Paris
d).St. Louis

Correct Answer:
Athens
Explanation:



Q498). The significance of the lotus symbol is

a).culture and civilisation
b).peace
c).justice
d).sign of mourning, in protest

Correct Answer:
culture and civilisation
Explanation:



Q499). The number of judges is European Court of Human Rights are

a).5
b).11
c).47
d).15

Correct Answer:
47
Explanation:



Q500). The Roman governor and principal assassin in the murder of Julies Caesar was

a).Marcus Junius Brutus
b).Marco Polo
c).Leon Trotsky
d).Karl Markx

Correct Answer:
Marcus Junius Brutus
Explanation:



Q501). The term of office of the UN Secretary-General is

a).three years
b).four years
c).five years
d).six years

Correct Answer:
five years
Explanation:



Q502). The Newspaper Paravada is taken out in

a).London
b).Beijing
c).Jakarta
d).Moscow

Correct Answer:
Moscow
Explanation:



Q503). The Olympic Symbol (Summer Games) comprises five rings or circles linked together to represent

a).the sporting friendship of all people
b).the five continents
c).both (a) and (b)
d).None of the above

Correct Answer:
both (a) and (b)
Explanation:



Q504). The prize given to individuals fighting for freedom, independence and dignity of people is

a).Simon Bolivai Prize
b).Golden Bear Award
c).David Cohen Award
d).Owen Global Award

Correct Answer:
Simon Bolivai Prize
Explanation:



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