1000 Best Basic GK MCQs
Q553). The theory of utilitarianism was expounded by
a).Jeremy Bentham (1748-1836)
b).James Mill(1773-1839)
c).Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900)
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q554). The velocity of sound in air (under normal condition) is
a).30 m/sec
b).320 m/sec
c).343 m/sec
d).3,320 m/sec
Correct Answer:
343 m/sec
Explanation:
Q555). The term used to describe a sudden fall of a government, brought about by illegal force is called
a).credit squeeze
b).loup de’ etat
c).deficit financing
d).deflation
Correct Answer:
loup de’ etat
Explanation:
Q556). The term steeplechase is associated with which of the following sports?
a).Boxing
b).Chess
c).Rowing
d).Horse Racing
Correct Answer:
Horse Racing
Explanation:
Q557). The total number of Judges of the International Court of Justice is
a).10
b).12
c).15
d).18
Correct Answer:
15
Explanation:
Q558). The velocity of light was first measured by
a).Einstein
b).Newton
c).Romer
d).Galileo
Correct Answer:
Romer
Explanation:
Q559). The trophies and cups awarded for cricket are
a).McDowell’s Challenge cup and World cup
b).Federation cup
c).Moin-ud-Dowla cup and B. C. Gupta cup
d).None of the above
Correct Answer:
McDowell’s Challenge cup and World cup
Explanation:
Q560). The third highest nation award given for distinguished service in any field is
a).Padma Vibhushan
b).Padma Bhushan
c).Padma Shri
d).Bharat Ratna
Correct Answer:
Padma Bhushan
Explanation: