100 GK Questions in English for All Competitive Exams

Home , Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

(Q.1) ‘World Consumer Rights Day’ is celebrated on which date every year?

(a) 13th March (b) 15th March (c) 17th March (d) 19th March

Answer: (b) 15th March

(Q.2) ‘Tashkent’ is the capital city of which country?

(a) Uzbekistan

(b) Serbia

(d) Ukraine

Answer: (a) Uzbekistan

(Q.3) What is the currency of Argentina?

(a) Riyal

(b) Dirham

(d) Lira

Answer: (c) Peso

(Q.4) Headquarters of World Health Organisation (WHO) is located in:

(a) London, UK

(b) New York, USA

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 1

(d) Geneva, Switzerland

Answer: (d) Geneva, Switzerland

(Q.5) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport is located in which Indian city?

(a) Guwahati

(b) Chandigarh

(d) Bhopal

Answer: (a) Guwahati

(Q.6) In which year did the first modern Olympic Games take place?

(a) 1892

(b) 1896

(d) 1904

Answer: (b) 1896

(Q.7) Nobel Prize is NOT given for which of the following area of work?

(a) Economics

(b) Medicine

(d) Physics

Answer: (c) Engineering

(Q.8) Which country is called ‘Sugar bowl of the world‘?

(a) France

(b) Australia

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 2

(d) Cuba

Answer: (d) Cuba

(Q.9) Which of the following is the longest River in Asia?

(a) Yangtze

(b) Ganga

(d) Mekong

Answer: (a) Yangtze

(Q.10) In context of Indian financial system, what does abbreviation ‘FEMA’ stand for?

(a) Foreign Exchange Modification Act

(b) Foreign Exchange Management Act

(d) Foreign Exchange Mechanism Act

Answer: (b) Foreign Exchange Management Act

(Q.11) Government of India’s official document for special information is called:

(a) Orange Book

(b) Purple Book

(d) Yellow Paper

Answer: (c) White Paper

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 3

(Q.12) Radcliffe Line demarcates boundaries between which two countries?

(a) India and China

(b) India and Nepal

(d) India and Pakistan

Answer: (d) India and Pakistan

(Q.13) Who was the first woman, to become a Chief Minister of an Indian State?

(a) Sucheta Kripalani

(b) Sheila Dikshit

(d) Indira Gandhi

Answer: (a) Sucheta Kripalani (Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1963 -1967)

(Q.14) ‘National Diet’ is the Parliament of which country?

(a) Israel

(b) Japan

(d) Egypt

Answer: (b) Japan

(Q.15) First complete Census of India was taken in which year?

(a) 1841

(b) 1861

(d) 1901

Answer: (c) 1881

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 4

(Q.16) India’s first satellite, ‘Aryabhata’ was launched in which year?

(a) 1972

(b) 1973

(d) 1975

Answer: (d) 1975 (launched from Russia, onboard a Russian rocket)

(Q.17) Who wrote the book ‘Conquest of Self’?

(a) Jawharlal Nehru

(b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(d) APJ Abdul Kalam

Answer: (c) Mahatma Gandhi

(Q.18) Wright Brothers are regarded as inventors of:

(a) Bicycle

(b) Television

(d) Airplane

Answer: (d) Airplane

(Q.19) ‘Ornithology’ is the study of:

(a) Bones

(b) Eyes

(d) Insects

Answer: (c) Birds

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 5

(Q.20) ‘Elephanta Caves’ are located in which state?

(a) Kerala

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Maharashtra

Answer: (d) Maharashtra

(Q.21) Taj Mahal is built on the bank of which River?

(a) Ganga

(b) Yamuna

(d) None of the above

Answer: (b) Yamuna

(Q.22) Which of the following state has the longest coastline?

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Gujarat

(d) West Bengal

Answer: (b) Gujarat (1600 km)

(Q.23) Which of the following is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan?

(a) Garba

(b) Lavani

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 6

(d) Ghoomar

Answer: (d) Ghoomar

(Q.24) Pandit Ravi Shankar is an exponent of which musical instrument?

(a) Shehnai

(b) Violin

(d) Sitar

Answer: (d) Sitar

(Q.25) ‘Unbreakable’ is the autobiography of which sports person?

(a) Mary Kom

(b) Yuvraj Singh

(d) Sania Mirza

Answer: (a) Mary Kom

(Q.26) Who was the first woman, to become the Prime Minister of a country?

(a) Indira Gandhi

(b) Sirimavo Bandarnaike

(d) Golda Meir

Answer: (b) Sirimavo Bandarnaike (elected as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in 1960)

(Q.27) Central Rice Research Institute is located in which city?

(a) Kochi, Kerala

(b) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 7

(d) Kolkata, West Bengal

Answer: (c) Cuttack, Odisha

(Q.28) Dipika Pallikal is associated with which sport?

(a) Golf

(b) Table Tennis

(d) Squash

Answer: (d) Squash

(Q.29) Pulitzer Prize is awarded for outstanding work in the field of:

(a) Literature and Journalism

(b) Science and Technology

(d) Environmental Studies

Answer: (a) Literature and Journalism

(Q.30) Which of the following National Parks is located in Haryana?

(a) Kaziranga National Park

(b) Keoladeo National Park

(d) Nagarhole National Park

Answer: (c) Kalesar National Park

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 8

(Q.31) Headquarters of which News Agency is located in United Kingdom?

(a) Associated Press

(b) United Press International

(d) Telegraph Agency of the Sovereign States

Answer: (c) Reuters

(Q.32) Which of the following cup/trophy is associated with Hockey?

(a) Irani Trophy

(b) Durand Cup

(d) Azlan Shah Cup

Answer: (d) Azlan Shah Cup

(Q.33) ‘National Energy Conservation Day’ is celebrated on which date, every year, in India?

(a) 14th December

(b) 16th December

(d) 20th December

Answer: (a) 14th December

(Q.34) What is the Capital of Turkey?

(a) Istanbul

(b) Ankara

(d) Tehran

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 9

Answer: (b) Ankara

(Q.35) ‘Ringgit’ is the currency of which country?

(a) Indonesia

(b) Vietnam

(d) Thailand

Answer: (c) Malaysia

(Q.36) Headquarters of which international organisation is located in Vienna, Austria?

(a) World Trade Organisation (WTO)

(b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(d) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Answer: (d) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

(Q.37) In context of agriculture revolutions in India, ‘Golden Revolution’ focused on:

(a) Honey and Horticulture Production

(b) Potato Production

(d) Wheat Production

Answer: (a) Honey and Horticulture Production

(Q.38) Which among the following monument is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

(a) Statue of Liberty

(b) Christ the Redeemer Statue

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 10

(d) The Great Sphinx

Answer: (b) Christ the Redeemer Statue

(Q.39) ‘DAX’ is a stock price index of which country?

(a) France

(b) Portugal

(d) China

Answer: (c) Germany

(Q.40) Who was the first Indian lady to win Miss World title?

(a) Aishwarya Rai

(b) Reita Faria

(d) Diana Hayden

Answer: (b) Reita Faria ( won the title in 1966)

(Q.41) ‘Charaka’ is popularly referred to as:

(a) Indian Father of Medicine

(b) Father of Astrology

(d) Father of Homeopathy

Answer: (a) Indian Father of Medicine

(Q.42) ‘Rani Ki Vav’, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which State?

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 11

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Gujarat

(d) Bihar

Answer: (b) Gujarat

(Q.43) Which of the following research institute is located in Hyderabad?

(a) Central Road Research Institute

(b) National Institute of Virology

(d) Central Mining Research Institute

Answer: (c) Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology

(Q.44) Which of the following is the longest natural urban beach in India?

(a) Candolim Beach, Goa

(b) Mandvi Beach, Gujarat

(d) Arambol Beach, Goa

Answer: (c) Marina Beach, Goa

(Q.45) What is the height of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s ‘Statue of Unity’, located in Gujarat?

(a) 182 meters

(b) 178 meters

(d) 170 meters

Answer: (a) 182 meters

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 12

(Q.46) Hirakud Dam in Odisha has been built on which river?

(a) Krishna

(b) Mahanadi

(d) Bhagirathi

Answer: (b) Mahanadi

(Q.47) Which among the following is the highest peacetime gallantry award given by Indian Government?

(a) Param Vir Chakra

(b) Ashok Chakra

(d) Shaurya Chakra

Answer: (b) Ashok Chakra

(Q.48) In context of international organisations, what does abbreviation UNCTAD stand for?

(a) United Nations Commission on Trade and Development

(b) United Nations Conference on Tariff and Development

(d) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Answer: (d) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

(Q.49) ‘Barometer’ is an instrument, that is used to measure:

(a) Atmospheric Pressure

(b) Temperature

(d) Density of Liquids

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 13

Answer: (a) Atmospheric Pressure

(Q.50) Israeli Parliament is known by which name?

(a) Sabor

(b) Knesset

(d) Storting

Answer: (b) Knesset

(Q.51) Who has written the book ‘Between Hope and History’?

(a) Barak Obama

(b) George Bush

(d) Donald Trump

Answer: (c) Bill Clinton

(Q.52) Who invented the motorcycle?

(a) Edward Butler

(b) Naom Lee

(d) Leonard Hepburn

Answer: (a) Edward Butler

(Q.53) Terms ‘Double Eagle’ and ‘Bogey’ are associated with which sport?

(a) Boxing

(b) Golf

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 14

(d) Swimming

Answer: (b) Golf

(Q.54) Study of fossils is referred to as:

(a) Taxonomy

(b) Paleontology

(d) Lexicography

Answer: (b) Paleontology

(Q.55) ‘Matki’ is a traditional dance, performed in which state?

(a) Himachal Pradesh

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Kerala

Answer: (b) Madhya Pradesh

(Q.56) Birju Maharaj is an exponent of which dance form?

(a) Odissi

(b) Kathak

(d) Kuchipudi

Answer: (b) Kathak

(Q.57) Nobel Peace Prize presentation ceremony is held in which city?

(a) London, UK

(b) Stockholm, Sweden

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 15

(d) Oslo, Norway

Answer: (d) Oslo, Norway

(Q.58) Bandipur National Park is located in which state?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Gujarat

(d) Karnataka

Answer: (d) Karnataka

(Q.59) How many players (per side) are there in Kabaddi team?

(a) 11

(b) 9

(d) 5

Answer: (c) 7

(Q.60) ‘Blue Revolution’ is associated with which sector?

(a) Oil and Natural Gas

(b) Fisheries

(d) Dairy Development

Answer: (b) Fisheries

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 16

(Q.61) Which of the following dam has been built on Krishna River?

(a) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

(b) Bhakra Dam

(d) Krishna Raja Sagara Dam

Answer: (a) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

(Q.62) Which instrument is used for measuring depth of the ocean?

(a) Hydrometer

(b) Fathometer

(d) Anemometer

Answer: (b) Fathometer

(Q.63) Source of which Indian river is located at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh?

(a) Sabarmati

(b) Mahi

(d) Tapi

Answer: (c) Narmada

(Q.64) Which of the following states has international boundary with Pakistan?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Punjab

(d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 17

(Q.65) Which is the oldest mountain range in India?

(a) Western Ghats

(b) Eastern Ghats

(d) Satpura Range

Answer: (c) Aravalli Range

(Q.66) ‘Samsung’ the multinational company has headquarters in which country?

(a) Japan

(b) China

(d) South Korea

Answer: (d) South Korea

(Q.67) Which of the following National Highway (NH) is the longest-running major north–south National Highway in India?

(a) National Highway 38 (NH 38)

(b) National Highway 41 (NH 41)

(d) National Highway 47 (NH 47)

Answer: (c) National Highway 44 (NH 44)

(Q.68) Who among the following served as the first acting Prime Minister of India?

(a) Charan Singh

(b) Morarji Desai

(d) Gulzarilal Nanda

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 18

Answer: (d) Gulzarilal Nanda (in 1964)

(Q.69) Olympic Games are held at an interval of every _____ years

(a) 3 years

(b) 4 years

(d) 6 years

Answer: (b) 4 years

(Q.70) ‘Hornbill Festival’ is celebrated in which state every year?

(a) Manipur

(b) Mizoram

(d) Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: (c) Nagaland

(Q.71) What is the strike range of India’s Agni-III missile?

(a) 1000 – 2000 km

(b) 2000 – 3000 km

(d) 5000 – 7000 km

Answer: (c) 3000 – 5000 km

(Q.72) Operations of Indian Railways is divided into how many zones?

(a) 14

(b) 16

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 19

(d) 20

Answer: (c) 18

(Q.73) Arun Jailey Stadium in Delhi was earlier know as:

(a) Feroz Shah Kotla Ground

(b) Ahmed Shah Kotal Ground

(d) Sikander Lodhi Ground

Answer: (a) Feroz Shah Kotla Ground

(Q.74) R K Laxman was a famous ______

(a) Sports Commentator

(b) Singer

(d) Economist

Answer: (c) Cartoonist

(Q.75) Which among the following books have been written by Amartya Sen?

(a) The Idea of Justice

(b) The Argumentative Indian

(d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

(Q.76) Willis Carrier is considered to be the inventor of:

(a) Washing Machine

(b) Modern Electrical Air Conditioning Unit

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 20

(d) LED Light

Answer: (b) Modern Electrical Air Conditioning Unit

(Q.77) Bharat Ratna was first awarded in which year?

(a) 1954

(b) 1956

(d) 1960

Answer: (a) 1954

(Q.78) ‘Davis Cup’ is associated with which sport?

(a) Cricket

(b) Tennis

(d) Football

Answer: (b) Tennis

(Q.79) Which among the following is nicknamed as ‘Garden City of India’?

(a) Amritsar

(b) Surat

(d) Bengaluru

Answer: (d) Bengaluru

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 21

(Q.80) International boundary line that demarcates Tibetan region of China and the North-east region of India is referred to as:

(a) Durrand Line

(b) Maginot Line

(d) McMohan Line

Answer: (d) McMohan Line

(Q.81) In context of Indian Government schemes, what does abbreviation ‘PMKSY’ stand for?

(a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

(b) Pradhan Mantri Kisaan Sinchai Yojana

(d) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sahayta Yojana

Answer: (a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana

(Q.82) Which among the following is NOT an Indian Brand?

(a) Larsen & Toubro

(b) Dabur

(d) Bata

Answer: Bata (Czech Republic)

(Q.83) Which of the following countries have common border with India?

(a) Bhutan

(b) Myanmar

(d) All of the above

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 22

Answer: (d) All of the above

(Q.84) Which of the following festival is celebrated in Telangana annually?

(a) Bonalu

(b) Gangaur

(d) Madhushravani

Answer: (a) Bonalu

(Q.85) In context of Indian Defence, what type of missile is ‘Nag’?

(a) Anti-Tank Missile

(b) Surface to Surface Missile

(d) Air to Air Missile

Answer: (a) Anti-Tank Missile

(Q.86) Which among the following is the smallest Indian state in terms of Area?

(a) Nagaland

(b) Tripura

(d) Sikkim

Answer: (c) Goa (3702 sq km)

(Q.87) Kakrapar Atomic Station is located in which state?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Maharashtra

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 23

(d) Punjab

Answer: (a) Gujarat

(Q.88) ‘United Nations Day’ is observed on which date every year?

(a) 18th October

(b) 20th October

(d) 24th October

Answer: (d) 24th October

(Q.89) Which of the following country does not have EURO as its official currency?

(a) Sweden

(b) Portugal

(d) Spain

Answer: (a) Sweden (Swedish Krona)

(Q.90) ‘Thimphu’ is the capital of which Asian country?

(a) Myanmar

(b) Bhutan

(d) Vietnam

Answer: (b) Bhutan

(Q.91) Which of the following is the largest container port in India?

(a) Kandla Port, Gujarat

(b) Cochin Port, Kerala

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 24

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Maharashtra

Answer: (d) Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Maharashtra

(Q.92) Which of the following International Airport is located in Andaman & Nicobar Islands?

(a) Indira Gandhi International Airport

(b) Veer Savarkar International Airport

(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international Airport

Answer: (b) Veer Savarkar International Airport

(Q.93) ‘Vayam Rakṣamaḥ’ is the motto of:

(a) Indian Army

(b) Indian Navy

(d) Indian Coast Guard

Answer: (d) Indian Coast Guard

(Q.94) People of which ethnic group are found in Nagaland?

(a) Bhils

(b) Jarawas

(d) Khonds

Answer: (c) Angamis

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 25

(Q.95) Which of the following sport has 11 team members per side?

(a) Hockey

(b) Football

(d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

(Q.96) ‘Dhanvantari Award’ is associated with which field?

(a) Literature

(b) Journalism

(d) Medical Science

Answer: (d) Medical Science

(Q.97) Who among the following is known as the 'Father of the White Revolution’ in India?

(a) Swaminathan

(b) Arun Krishnan

(d) Sam Pitroda

Answer: (c) Verghese Kurien

(Q.98) Who among the following is known as ''The Father of Economics'‘?

(a) John Maynard Keynes

(b) Adam Smith

(d) Milton Friedman

For More Study Material, Visit: https://gkbabaji.com/ Page 26

Answer: (b) Adam Smith

(Q.99) Popular automobile manufacturer ‘AUDI’ has its headquarters in which country?

(a) USA

(b) Australia

(d) Germany

Answer: (d) Germany

(Q.100) ‘Loktak Lake’ is located in which state of India?

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Odisha

(d) Tripura

Answer: (c) Manipur