20 questions in 15 minutes on basic physics, chemistry and biology, along with Indian polity, the Constitution and geography — the ground the official General Awareness syllabus actually covers.
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This free practice set from AndamanJobs has 20 questions to be solved in 15 minutes. Every question is listed below with four options. Open Show answer and explanation under a question to see the correct option and why it is correct. Try the timed test above first, then use this list to revise the questions you got wrong.
- Who administers a Union Territory without a legislature?
- A. Speaker
- B. Lieutenant Governor or Administrator
- C. Chief Minister
- D. Governor
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Answer: B. Lieutenant Governor or Administrator
Such a UT is administered by a Lieutenant Governor or Administrator appointed by the President.
- The Richter scale measures the:
- A. Magnitude of earthquakes
- B. Humidity of air
- C. Speed of wind
- D. Depth of the ocean
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Answer: A. Magnitude of earthquakes
The Richter scale expresses earthquake magnitude.
- Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
- A. Seismograph
- B. Anemometer
- C. Barometer
- D. Hygrometer
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Answer: C. Barometer
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. An anemometer measures wind speed.
- The unit of electrical resistance is the:
- A. Ampere
- B. Volt
- C. Watt
- D. Ohm
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Answer: D. Ohm
Resistance is measured in ohms.
- Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
- A. Part III
- B. Part II
- C. Part V
- D. Part IV
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Answer: A. Part III
Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III, Articles 12 to 35.
- The currency of India is issued by:
- A. Ministry of Finance
- B. State Bank of India
- C. NITI Aayog
- D. Reserve Bank of India
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Answer: D. Reserve Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India issues currency notes, except the one rupee note.
- Who wrote the Indian National Anthem?
- A. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
- B. Rabindranath Tagore
- C. Mahatma Gandhi
- D. Sarojini Naidu
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Answer: B. Rabindranath Tagore
Jana Gana Mana was written by Rabindranath Tagore.
- Which planet is nearest to the Sun?
- A. Earth
- B. Mercury
- C. Venus
- D. Mars
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Answer: B. Mercury
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
- What is the chemical formula of water?
- A. H2O
- B. NaCl
- C. CO2
- D. O2
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Answer: A. H2O
Water is H2O, two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
- A tsunami is most commonly caused by:
- A. An undersea earthquake
- B. Heavy rainfall
- C. High tides
- D. Strong winds
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Answer: A. An undersea earthquake
Most tsunamis are triggered by undersea earthquakes displacing large volumes of water.
- How many bones are there in the adult human body?
- A. 196
- B. 186
- C. 206
- D. 226
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Answer: C. 206
An adult human has 206 bones.
- Which vitamin is produced in the human body on exposure to sunlight?
- A. Vitamin K
- B. Vitamin D
- C. Vitamin A
- D. Vitamin C
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Answer: B. Vitamin D
Sunlight on the skin triggers the synthesis of vitamin D.
- Mangrove forests, extensive in the Andamans, are adapted to survive in:
- A. Freshwater lakes
- B. Saline coastal water
- C. Desert soil
- D. Alpine climate
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Answer: B. Saline coastal water
Mangroves tolerate saline, waterlogged coastal conditions.
- Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
- A. Dr B R Ambedkar
- B. Jawaharlal Nehru
- C. Sardar Patel
- D. Rajendra Prasad
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Answer: A. Dr B R Ambedkar
Dr B R Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.
- Which is the longest river in India?
- A. Yamuna
- B. Brahmaputra
- C. Godavari
- D. Ganga
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Answer: D. Ganga
The Ganga is the longest river flowing within India.
- Which gas is most abundant in the Earth atmosphere?
- A. Oxygen
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Carbon dioxide
- D. Argon
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Answer: B. Nitrogen
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere.
- Which part of the plant carries out photosynthesis?
- A. Stem
- B. Root
- C. Leaf
- D. Flower
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Answer: C. Leaf
Leaves contain chlorophyll and carry out most photosynthesis.
- Salinity of sea water is mainly due to the presence of:
- A. Sodium chloride
- B. Magnesium oxide
- C. Potassium nitrate
- D. Calcium carbonate
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Answer: A. Sodium chloride
Sodium chloride, common salt, is the main dissolved solid in sea water.
- The largest planet in the solar system is:
- A. Saturn
- B. Neptune
- C. Earth
- D. Jupiter
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Answer: D. Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet.
- Which is the largest organ of the human body?
- A. Brain
- B. Liver
- C. Lungs
- D. Skin
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Answer: D. Skin
The skin is the largest organ.
The official syllabus describes this as testing knowledge of current affairs, observations and experience in their scientific aspect, and elementary knowledge of computers, with questions relating to India and other countries covering History, Culture, Geography, Economics, Science, General Politics and Scientific Research.
Pair this with the Andaman & Nicobar GK test. Together they cover the General Awareness section, which is 50 of the 150 marks at Matric level and 50 of 200 at Higher Secondary level.
All tests are on the mock test page.