Some selected KBC Questions Answers : Q1. In 2013, Which Natural Calamity is known as Himalayan Tsunami? A. Uttrakhand B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Jammu and Kashmir D. Sikkim Ans. A. Uttrakhand Q2. Who is the only leader to be elected Prime Minister of Pakistan three times? A. Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani B. Benazir Bhutto C. Liaqat Ali Khan D. Nawaz Sharif Ans. D. Nawaz Sharif Q3. The black widow, which eats the male counterpart after mating, as a female species of which animal? A. Sloth B. Ant C. Spider D. Termite Ans. C. Spider Q4. Which of these persons has not walked on the Moon? A. Charles Duke B. James A Lovell C. Alan Bean D. Pete Conrad Ans. B. James A Lovell Q5. Douglas Engelbert, who passed away in 2013, is credited as the inventor of which of these products? A. Mobile Phone B. Computer Mouse C. Bluetooth Mouse D. Digital camera Ans. B. Computer Mouse Q6. Who was the chairman of the Indian Calendar Reform Committee that initiated the adoption of Saka calendar as the Indian national Calendar? A. Meghnad Saha B. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar C. Prabodh Chandra Sengupta D. Vainu Bappu Ans. A. Meghnad Saha Q7. Which of these cards would you associate the phrase ‘Aam Aadmi ka Adhikaar’? A. PAN Card B. Voter ID Card C. AADHAR Card D. Ration Card Ans. AADHAR Card Q8. In 1850, the first experimental electric telegraph line in India was set up between Calcutta and which place? A. Diamond Harbour B. Darjeeling C. Murshidabad D. Dhaka Ans. A. Diamond Harbour Q9. With which of these states do Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh all share their borders? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Odisha C. Bihar D. Uttar Pradesh Ans. B. Odisha Q10. According to legend, which of these rishis regained his youth by a celestial favour? A. Agastya B. Durvasa C. Chyavana D. Charaka Ans. C. Chyavana Q11. The first world championship in what sport is planned to be held in 2017, though the game has been played since 1877? A. Test Cricket B. Rugby Union C. Kabaddi D. Carrom Ans. A. Test Cricket Q12. Which is the largest living species of tortoise in the world, which may weigh about 400 KG? A. Sulcata Tortoise B. Grenada Tortoise C. Golden Greek Tortoise D. Galapagos Tortoise Ans. D. Galapagos Tortoise Q13. Which of these is not a recommended mineral in the human diet? A. Strontium B. Potassium C. Iron D. Calcium Ans. A. Strontium Q14. Who was the president of India at the turn of the century, as the 20th century became the 21st century? A. K R Narayan B. A P J Abdul Kalam C. R Venkataraman D. Shankar Dayal Sharma Ans. A. K R Narayan Q15. Who or what is the ‘baby’ in this recent newspaper headline: “At 66, Mother India gets ready for her 29th baby” ? A. The Royal baby B. Telangana C. INS Vikrant D. Nargis’ last unreleased film Ans. B. Telangana Q16. The 2013 film ‘Lootera’ is partly based on which short story by O’Henry ? A. The Ransom of Red Chief B. The Gift of the Magi C. The Last leaf D. The Third Ingredient Ans. C. The Last leaf Q17. After whom is the annual award, given by the Govt of India to an outstanding handloom weaver, named ? A. Acharya Vinoba Bhave B. Sant Kabir C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Gul Ahmed Ans. B. Sant Kabir Q18. In the Mughal era, which of these harbours was also known as ‘Babul Mecca’ and ‘Meccaidwar’? A. Bharuch B. Surat C. Porbandar D. Khambat Ans. B. Surat Q19. Under a campaign run by UNICEF and Government of India, Aamir Khan has been promoting awareness against which of these ? A. Polio B. HIV/AIDS C. Family Planning D. Malnutrition Ans. D. Malnutrition Q20. Who has been the longest serving chief minister of Rajasthan? A. Mohan Lal Sukhadia B. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat C. Ashok Gehlot D. Vasundhara Raje Sindia Ans. A. Mohan Lal Sukhadia Q21. Who is the only Indian to have won a medal in Women’s Singles at the World Badminton Championships ? A. Jwala Gupta B. P V Sindhu C. Saina Nehwal D. Ashwini Ponnappa Ans. B. P V Sindhu Q22. Which of these is the title of a fantasy novel by Devkinandan Khatri? A. Chandraprabha B. Chandragupta C. Chandrakanta D. Chandraabha Ans. C. Chandrakanta Q23. From which country did India buy an aircraft carrier which was renamed as INS Vikramaditya? A. France B. Russia C. England D. Germany Ans. B. Russia Q24. Which of these freedom fighters was the English language secretary to Mahatma Gandhi for 16 years? A. Hansa Mehta B. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur C.Sarojini Naidu D. Sushila Nayyar Ans. B. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Q25. Which of these festivals is also known as ‘Khichdi Parv’ in northern India? A. Vaishakhi B. Makar Sankranti C. Vasant Panchami D. Narak Chaturdashi Ans. B. Makar Sankranti Q26. The end of what service is referred to in this newspaper headline : “Dot, dash, full stop : ______________ service ends July 15 ” ? A. Trunk Call B. Telegram C. Post Card D. Toy Train Ans. B. Telegram Q27. Which of these cricket tournaments is often referred to as the ‘Mini World Cup’ ? A. Natwest Series B. Asia Cup C. ICC Champions Trophy D. Twenty20 World Cup Ans. C. ICC Champions Trophy Q28. Where was Durga Shakti Nagpal, IAS, serving when she was suspended by the UP Govt? A. Sant Ravidas Nagar B. Sant Kabir Nagar C. Ambedhkar Nagar D. Gautam Buddh Nagar Ans. D. Gautam Buddh Nagar
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