General Knowledge / Current Affairs – Explained
🌍 Indian Polity & Constitution
Q1. Habeas Corpus is related to
Correct Answer: Personal Liberty
Explanation:
Habeas Corpus literally means “produce the body”.
It protects an individual against illegal detention.
Q2. Which writ is issued to compel a public official to perform duty?
Correct Answer: Mandamus
Explanation:
Mandamus = “We command”
Used when a public authority fails to perform a legal duty.
Q3. Writ issued to stop a lower court from exceeding jurisdiction
Correct Answer: Prohibition
Explanation:
Prohibition prevents a lower court from continuing proceedings beyond its authority.
Q4. Which writ is issued against illegal occupation of public office?
Correct Answer: Quo Warranto
Explanation:
Quo Warranto means “By what authority”.
Used to question the legality of a person holding a public office.
🏛️ Indian Constitution & Governance
Q5. Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: Supreme Court
Explanation:
The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution and ensures laws follow constitutional limits.
Q6. Fundamental Rights are borrowed from which country?
Correct Answer: USA
Explanation:
Indian Fundamental Rights are inspired mainly by the US Bill of Rights.
Q7. Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from
Correct Answer: Ireland
Explanation:
DPSPs are taken from the Irish Constitution.
🧠 General Science & Basic Awareness
Q8. Unit of electric resistance
Correct Answer: Ohm
Explanation:
Resistance = opposition to current flow
Unit = Ohm (Ω)
Q9. Which gas is used in electric bulbs?
Correct Answer: Argon
Explanation:
Argon prevents filament oxidation and increases bulb life.
Q10. Which vitamin is produced in human body by sunlight?
Correct Answer: Vitamin D
Explanation:
UV rays help skin synthesize Vitamin D.
🌏 Geography & Environment
Q11. Longest river in the world
Correct Answer: Nile
Explanation:
Nile River (~6650 km) is traditionally considered the longest.
Q12. Largest ocean in the world
Correct Answer: Pacific Ocean
Explanation:
Covers more than one-third of Earth’s surface.
Q13. Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
Correct Answer: 8
Explanation:
States: Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, WB, Tripura, Mizoram.
📰 Current Affairs (Static-linked)
Q14. Capital of Telangana
Correct Answer: Hyderabad
Explanation:
Hyderabad serves as capital of Telangana.
Q15. Currency of Japan
Correct Answer: Yen
Explanation:
Official currency of Japan = Japanese Yen (¥)
Q16. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Correct Answer: President of India
Explanation:
Appointment is made by the President under Article 324.
🧾 Economy & Miscellaneous
Q17. AMUL is related to
Correct Answer: Milk Cooperative
Explanation:
AMUL = Anand Milk Union Limited
India’s largest dairy cooperative.
Q18. GDP stands for
Correct Answer: Gross Domestic Product
Explanation:
GDP measures total value of goods & services produced in a country.
