General Knowledge — MCQ Practice Questions & Answers

Question 1

In 2024, which Indian athlete won the silver medal in shooting at the Paris Olympics?

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Correct answer: A. Manu Bhaker — Manu Bhaker won silver in the 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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B. Neeraj Chopra

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C. Abhinav Bindra

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D. Sania Mirza

Question 2

Who was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India in 2024?

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Correct answer: A. Anil Chauhan — General Anil Chauhan was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff in September 2023 and continued in 2024.

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B. Manoj Pandey

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C. M.M. Naravane

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D. Bipin Rawat

Question 3

Which Indian freedom fighter is known as 'The Lion of Punjab'?

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Correct answer: B. Lala Lajpat Rai — Lala Lajpat Rai was known as 'The Lion of Punjab' for his prominent role in the freedom struggle.

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A. Bhagat Singh

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C. Khudiram Bose

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D. Chandrashekhar Azad

Question 4

Which Mauryan emperor renounced war after the Kalinga War?

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Correct answer: B. Ashoka — Emperor Ashoka renounced violence and war after witnessing the bloodshed in the Kalinga War (260 BCE).

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A. Chandragupta Maurya

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C. Bindusar

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D. Brihadratha

Question 5

Which Indian classical dancer is credited with reviving Bharatanatyam dance form?

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Correct answer: A. Rukmini Devi — Rukmini Devi played a pioneering role in reviving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form in the 20th century.

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B. Padma Subrahmanyam

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C. Yamini Krishnamurthy

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D. Sonal Mansingh

Question 6

Who became the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2024?

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Correct answer: C. No woman has become Chief Justice yet — As of 2024, no woman has yet served as the Chief Justice of India, though several female judges have held high positions.

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A. Indu Malhotra

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B. Bela M. Trivedi

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D. Asha Parekh

Question 7

Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (as of 2024)?

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Correct answer: B. Sanjay Malhotra — Sanjay Malhotra took office as the Governor of RBI in December 2023 and continues in 2024.

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A. Shaktikanta Das

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C. Raghuram Rajan

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D. Urjit Patel

Question 8

Which Indian film personality was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023?

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Correct answer: B. Mohanlal — # Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India's highest honor in cinema, recognizing lifetime achievement in film. **Step 1: Understanding the Award** The Dadasaheb Phalke Award, established in 1969, is presented annually by the Government of India to honor exceptional contribution to Indian cinema. It is named after Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema. **Step 2: 2023 Award Recipient** Mohanlal, the legendary Malayalam cinema actor with a career spanning over four decades, was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2023 for his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema and his iconic performances across multiple film industries. **The correct answer is (B) Mohanlal.**

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A. Shah Rukh Khan

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C. Kapoor family collectively

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D. Amitabh Bachchan

General Knowledge - MCQ Practice Questions