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GK Questions and Answers for Class 10

1. Who published the Human Development Index (HDI)?

Ans. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

2. When did the Indochina war take place?

Ans. The Indochina War took place between 1946 - April 1975.

3. Who was the last Viceroy of India?

Ans. Lord Louis Mountbatten

4. The term "ecosystem" was first coined by

Ans. Sir Arthur G. Tansley

5. Name the nodal agency of the 'Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission'?

Ans. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

6. What is the theme of World Leprosy Day 2022?

Ans. The theme for World Leprosy Day 2022 is 'United for Dignity'.

7. Where is Lake Albert located?

Ans. Lake Albert is also known as Albert Nyanza and Lake Mobutu Sese Seko. It is the northernmost of the lakes in the Western Rift Valley, in east-central Africa, and lies on the border between Congo (Kinshasa) and Uganda.

8. The 'CLAP' programme was launched by which Indian state or UT?

Ans. Andhra Pradesh launched the 'CLAP' programme. The Andhra Pradesh government started the Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP)-Jagananna Swachha Sankalpam programme to clean up rural areas, improve sanitation conditions, and waste management with public participation. 

9. What is a Wildlife Sanctuary?

Ans. It is an area where animal habitats and their surroundings are protected from any sort of disturbance. In these regions, the capturing, killing, and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, established Protected Areas in India.

10. Where is the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary situated?

Ans. Kerala

11. What is IVFRT Scheme?

Ans. IVFRT is the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking Scheme, which has been approved by the government for a period till March 31st, 2026. Its main objective is the modernisation and upgrading of immigration and visa services.

12. Which article of the Indian Constitution states the duty of every citizen 'to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures'?

 

Ans. Article 51-A

 

13. Where is Zmiinyi Island, or Snake Island, located?

 

Ans. The island is located in the Balck Sea, near the Danube Delta. It belongs to Ukraine. It plays a crucial role in delimiting the territorial waters of Ukraine.

 

14. When was the Landholders' society established?

 

Ans. Landholders' society was established in 1838.

 

15. When was the All India Women's Conference (AIWC) launched by Margaret Cousins?

 

Ans. In 1927, the All India Women's Conference (AIWC) was launched by Margaret Cousin.

 

16. Which vitamins help in the clotting of blood?

 

Ans. Vitamin K helps in the clotting of blood.

 

17. For what purpose are antipyretic medicines used?

 

Ans. Antipyretic medicines reduce fever.

 

18. Who wrote “Masir-i-Alamgiri”?

 

Ans. Iswar Das Nagar

 

19. Who built the Konark Sun Temple?

 

Ans. Narshimhadeva I  built the Konark Sun Temple.

 

20. Who is the author of ‘Kalpasutra’?

 

Ans. Bhadrabahu penned ‘Kalpasutra ’.

 

21. Name an alloy of mercury?

 

Ans. Amalgam

 

22. When did Gemelli Careri, an Italian traveller, visit India?

 

Ans. In 1695 AD, Gemelli Careri, an Italian traveller, visited India.

 

23. What are leucoplasts?

 

Ans. They are a group of plastids that consist of various differentiated colourless organelles with different functions. They act as a store for starch in non-green tissues like roots, tubers, or seeds.

 

24. Why do stars twinkle?

 

Ans. Because of the phenomenon of refraction of light, stars twinkle.

 

25. Name the parliament of Russia?

 

Ans. Vladimir Putin

 

26. Low grade brown coal is called

Ans. Lignite 

27. Which state is the oldest producer of oil?

Ans. Assam

28. Metallurgical coal used in the smelting of iron ore is

Ans. Bituminous

29. Which state is the leading producer of Iron ore?

Karnataka

30. Name one non-metallic mineral

Ans. Limestone

31.  What are the negative factors that cause such fearful depletion of the flora and fauna?

Ans. Housing Plans, Mining, & Factories Infrastructure

32.  What is horticulture?

Ans.  The branch of agriculture deals with the art, science, technology, and business of plant cultivation.

33. Name one Rabi crop

Ans. Wheat

34. Name one important beverage crop of India.

Ans. Coffee and Tea

35. Which state is the leading producer of Bauxite ore?

Ans. Orissa

36.Which plateau produces a maximum of minerals?

Ans. Chhotanagpur 

37.Which state is the leading producer of gold?

Ans. Karnataka

38.Which coal is used for commercial use?

Ans. Bituminous Coal

39.What is the metal inside the wire?

Ans. Copper

40.Which mineral is used as fertilizer in the field?

Ans. Potash

41.Which mineral is used in Aircraft making industry?

Ans. Bauxite

42.What is a ferrous mineral?

Ans. Iron ore

GK Quiz for Class 10: MCQs

 

1. Who is the author of 'Home and the World'?

 

A. Vikram Seth
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Aravind Adiga
D. None of the above

 

Ans. B
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore penned 'Home and the World'. The book reflects the battle of Tagore with himself between the ideas of Western culture and revolution against Western culture.

 

2. Consider the following statements regarding ATL Space Challenge 2021.

 

1. ATL Space Challenge is launched by NITI Ayog, ISRO and CBSE together.
2. It is celebrated from the 4 to 10 October each year at the international level

 

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Ans. C

Explanation: ATL Space Challenge is launched by NITI Ayog, ISRO and CBSE together. The programme has the objective of involving students in the field of space science. The mission has been launched to provide a platform for the students of classes 6 to 12 for innovation and enabling them to solve various digital age space technology problems. The students from Atal Tinkering Labs and non-ATL schools both are allowed to submit their entries in the space challenge. 

 

 

3. Who said the famous slogan, "Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Main Tumhe Aazadi Dunga'?

 

A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bhagat Singh
C. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose 
D. Mangal Pandey

 

Ans. C

Explanation: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist whose patriotism towards India has left a mark in the hearts of many Indians. He is famously known as the founder of 'Azad Hind Fauj' and his famous slogan is 'Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Main Tumhe Aazadi Dunga'. 

 

4. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the grassland ecosystem?

 

A. These are known by different names in different regions of the world like steppes in Europe and Asia, pampas in South America, Veldt in South Africa.
B. It is one of the most widespread of all major vegetation in the world.
C. Both A and B
D. Only A

 

Ans. C

Explanation: Grasslands are the areas that are dominated by a nearly continuous cover of grasses. It is one of the most widespread of all major vegetation in the world. These are known by different names in different regions of the world like steppes in Europe and Asia, pampas in South America, Veldt in South Africa, and Downs in Australia.

 

5. Which of the following diseases is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C?

 

A. Scurvy
B. Bleeding Gums
C. Chronic Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
D. All the above

 

Ans. D

Explanation: Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that is to be consumed in the everyday life of a person. It is present in certain foods and vegetables and is a vitamin to watch out for. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and an antioxidant that protects the cells and tissues of the body. Diseases caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C are scurvy, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, poor hair, bleeding gums, anaemia, and poor metabolism.

 

6.  Which of the following is a root vegetable?

 

A. Carrot
B. Cassava
C. Onion
D. All the above

 

Ans. D

Explanation: Carrot, Cassava, and Onion all are root vegetables.

 

7. Which of the following are disaccharides?

 

1. Fructose
2. Glucose
3. Sucrose
4. Lactose

 

Choose the correct answer

 

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3

 

Ans. C

Explanation: Sucrose and Lactose are disaccharides. 

 

8. Which of the following officers was present in the village during the Mughal administration?

 

A. Muqaddam
B. Patwari
C. Chowkidar
D. All the above

 

Ans. D

Explanation: During the Mughal administration, the village officers were Muqaddam, Patwari, and Chowkidar.

 

9. In which of the following years was India's first national park, the Hailey National Park, established?

 

A. 1930

B. 1932

C. 1936

D. 1939

 

Ans. C

Explanation: In 1936, India's first national park, the Hailey National Park, was established. 

 

10. Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution states "Equality of Opportunity in public employment"?

 

A. Article 16
B. Article 17
C. Article 18
D. Article 19

 

Ans. A

Explanation: Article 16 of Fundamental Rights states that no citizen shall on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence, or any of them, be ineligible for or discriminated against in respect of any employment or office under the state.

 

 

11. What is the boiling point of 'Heavy Water'?

 

A. 101.4 °C
B. 102.4 °C
C. 103.6 °C
D. None of the above

 

Ans. A

Explanation: The boiling point of 'Heavy Water' is 101.4 °C.

 

12. Consider the following statements regarding antigens.

1. Antigens are also known as immunogens. 
2. Antigens are molecules capable of reviving or stimulating an immune response.

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. C

Explanation: Antigens are also known as immunogens. They are substances or toxins in the blood that trigger the body to fight them. They are molecules capable of reviving or stimulating an immune response. 

13. Which of the following city is known as the Manchester of South India?

 

A. Coimbatore
B. Chennai
C. Madurai
D. Mysuru

 

Ans. A

Explanation: Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) is known as the Manchester of South India.

 

 

14. Consider the following statements.

 

1. ‘Left-wing’ is called so as in the French revolution the anti-monarchy revolutionaries were seated on the left side of the hall.

2. Right-wing originated in the French Revolution during 1789-1799.

 

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are right.

 

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Ans. C

Explanation: ‘Left-wing’ is called so as in the French revolution the anti-monarchy revolutionaries were seated on the left side of the hall. On the other hand, the Right-wing originated in the French Revolution during 1789-1799. Here the various supporters of the Monarchy were seated on the right side of the  National Assembly hall.

 

 

15. In which of the following state of India Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located?

 

A. Chattisgarh
B. Jharkhand
C. Bihar
D. Madhya Pradesh

 

Ans. C

Explanation: Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located in the India Nepal border in the West Champaran district of Bihar.

 

16. Consider the following statements regarding Dudhwa National park.

 

1. It is an IUCN Category II park (national park).
2. It is in an area of 1284 square kilometres which means 495 square miles and includes three major forest fragments. The area is majorly agricultural land. 
3. The northeastern boundary of the park is shared with Nepal by the Mohana River. 

 

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3

 

Ans. D

Explanation:

Dudhwa National Park: It is an IUCN Category II park (national park). It is in an area of 1284 square kilometres which means 495 square miles and includes three major forest fragments. The area is majorly agricultural land. The northeastern boundary of the park is shared with Nepal by the Mohana River. 

 

17. Consider the following statements regarding the pancreas.

 

1. It is an organ present in the back of the abdomen (belly).
2. It is not a part of the digestive system.

 

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

 

Ans. A

Explanation: The pancreas is an organ in the back of your abdomen (belly). It is part of the digestive system. It contains glands that release substances to help with digestion and control blood sugar.

 

18. Who of the following founded the provincial kingdom of Awadh?

 

A. Saadat Khan Burhan ul Mulk
B. Wajid Ali Shah
C. Safdar Jung/ Adbdul Mansur
D. Asaf-ud-daula

 

Ans. A

Explanation: Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk (AD 1722-1739): He founded Awadh as an autonomous state in AD 1722. He was appointed as governor by Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah and played a very important role in imperial affairs during the Nadir Shah invasion.

 

19. Consider the following statements regarding Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.

 

1. Uttar Pradesh's Vidhan Parishad is the largest of all
2. It is a permanent House, consisting of 100 members.
3. It came into existence by the Government of India Act of 1935.

 

Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?

 

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3

 

Ans. D

Explanation: 

Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council:

- Uttar Pradesh's Vidhan Parishad is the largest of all.

- It is a permanent House, consisting of 100 members.

- It came into existence by the Government of India Act of 1935.

- The first meeting of the Legislative Council was held on 29 July 1937.

20. Which of the following carries the process of cell respiration?

A. Nucleus
B. Golgi Body
C. Mitochondria
D. None of the above

Ans. C

Explanation: The process of cell respiration takes place in Mitochondria.

21. Who introduced the Shaka era?

A. Kanishka
B. Bimbisara
C. Ajatshatru
D. Udayin 

Ans. A

Explanation:  Kanishka introduced the Shaka era. 

22. Which of the following state of India is known as 'Silicon State'?

 

A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand

 

Ans. B

Explanation: Karnataka is known as the 'Silicon State' of India.

 

23. When is National Science Day Observed?

 

A. 20 February
B. 28 February
C. 3 March

D. 21 March

 

Ans. B

Explanation: National Science Day is observed on 28 February to pay tribute to Dr C.V Raman for his discovery Raman Effect.

 

24. What is the theme of International Women's Day 2022?

 

A. Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.
B. Sustainable future
C. Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world
D. I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights

 

Ans. A

Explanation: The theme of International Women's Day 2022 is "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow", according to the UN.

 

25. When did the Bundela Revolt take place?

 

A. 1840
B. 1842
C. 1850
D. 1855

 

Ans. B

Explanation:  Bundela Revolt took place in 1842.

 

26. Who was the chief architect of the Taj Mahal?

A. Shah Jahan
B. Ustad Aḥmad Lahawrī
C. Ustad Bismillah Khan
D. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

Ans. B

Explanation: The chief architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad Aḥmad Lahawrī who was an Indian of Persian descent.