Basic General Knowledge MCQs

✅ The correct answer is option A.
Soil acidity is generally corrected by liming. Soil acidity can be corrected easily by liming the soil, or adding basic materials to neutralize the acid present. The most commonly used liming material is agricultural limestone, the most economical and relatively easy to manage source. The limestone is not very water-soluble, making it easy to handle.

✅ The correct answer is option D.
India has been represented as a non-permanent member of the Security Council (UNO) during 1972-73, 1984-85 and 1991-92.

✅ The correct answer is option B.
South Africa joined the Commonwealth as 51st member in May 1994. South Africa withdrew its membership from the Commonwealth in 1961 after it declared itself a Republic under the leadership of Prime Minister H.F Verwoerd. The country’s move followed a storm of criticism for its racial policies by Commonwealth members.

✅ The correct answer is option D.
The purpose of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) is studying population dynamics, collecting population data and evolving population policies, family planning and related programmes.

✅ The correct answer is option D.
The headquarter of the International court of Justice (UNO) are located at Hague (Netherlands). It is the main judicial organ or branch of the United Nations. In short, International Court of Justice is ICJ, sometimes people call it the World Court. In French language, it is Cour internationale de justice. Established ICJ in 1945, ICJ has its headquarters at The Hague, Netherlands.

✅ The correct answer is option C.
Tansen was a great exponent of Indian classical music and one of the nine gems in the court of Akbar. Tansen, the magical musician, was one of the ‘Navratna’ (nine gems) at the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was born in Gwalior as a son of Mukund Misra, who was a poet. As a young child he learnt music from the legendary teacher of his time, Haridas Swami.

✅ The correct answer is option D.
Habeas Corpus Act 1679 provided facilities to a prisoner to obtain either speedy trial or release in bail, states that no one was to be imprisoned without a writ or warrant stating the charge against him and safeguarded the personal liberties of the people against arbitrary imprisonment by the king’s orders.

✅ The correct answer is option B.
Under article 61 of the UN Charter, the membership of the Economic and Social Council was 1973 years from 27 to 54. Expansion of the UN Economic and Social Council from 27 to 54 members by an amendment to Article 61 of the Charter, which was adopted by the General Assembly in 1971 and became operative on 24 September 1973.

✅ The correct answer is option D.
The third crusade was led by Richard I of England, Fredrick Barbarossa of Germany and Philip II of France.

✅ The correct answer is option B.
Yeast is added to raise dough while making bread. As soon as these ingredients are stirred together, enzymes in the yeast and the flour cause large starch molecules to break down into simple sugars. The yeast metabolizes these simple sugars and exudes a liquid that releases carbon dioxide and ethyl alcohol into existing air bubbles in the dough.