Unity of both — Nirguna Bhakti — harmony.

Sorrow of Bihar — Floods devastate Bihar.

Company Board Assistant Practice Test 05: 50 GK MCQs for Kerala PSC

Q1.During which period did Aryabhata, the mathematician-astronomer, live?‌‍

A. Chola B. Mughal C. Mauryan D. Gupta period (b. 476 CE)

Q2.Which Gupta ruler is known as the 'Indian Napoleon' for his military conquests?‌‍

A. Chandragupta I B. Skandagupta C. Samudragupta D. Chandragupta II

Q3.Maratha Empire was founded by:

A. Baji Rao I B. Shivaji Maharaj (coronation 1674, Raigad) C. Shahu D. Balaji Vishwanath

Q4.Kabir's philosophy:‌‍

A. Unity of both B. Muslim only C. Atheist D. Hindu only

Q5.Ambedkar's main work on caste:‌‍

A. Hind Swaraj B. Annihilation of Caste (1936) C. My Experiments with Truth D. Discovery of India

Q6.Ashoka emblem adopted:

A. 1947 B. 1950 C. 1935 D. 1927

Q7.How many ministers were part of Shivaji's Ashta Pradhan?‌‍

A. 10 ministers B. 8 ministers C. 4 ministers D. 6 ministers

Q8.Which of the following were prominent chiefs of the Maratha Confederacy?‌‍

A. Holkar, Scindia, Gaekwad, Bhonsle B. Only Bhonsle C. None D. Only Peshwa

Q9.The American continents once controlled by Spain and Portugal came to be known as:‌‍

A. Latin America B. Central America C. South America D. North America

Q10.Navratnas of Chandragupta II include:‌‍

A. Birbal B. Todar Mal C. Tansen D. Kalidasa

Q11.In which state is Sariska located?‌‍

A. Haryana B. UP C. MP D. Rajasthan

Q12.Kosi called:‌‍

A. None B. Sorrow of Bengal C. Ganga's sister D. Sorrow of Bihar

Q13.Highest peak in world:‌‍

A. Annapurna B. Everest C. K2 D. Kanchenjunga

Q14.Alluvial soil found in:‌‍

A. Thar Desert B. Western Ghats C. Deccan only D. Northern Plains + river deltas

Q15.The Sundarbans delta, formed by which river system, is famed for Royal Bengal Tigers?‌‍

A. Krishna B. Mahanadi C. Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna D. Godavari

Q16.According to the 2011 Census, which state recorded a negative population growth rate?‌‍

A. Nagaland B. Mizoram C. Sikkim D. Kerala

Q17.Rainfall max recorded continuously:‌‍

A. Cherrapunji B. Mawsynram C. Amazon D. Both A and B

Q18.Dehradun city is located in a:‌‍

A. Phumdi B. Dun C. Marg D. Bugyal

Q19.When was the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 enforced?‌‍

A. 30 January 1990 B. 30 July 1990 C. 30 November 1990 D. 22 February 1991

Q20.What does distributive justice primarily concern?‌‍

A. Religion B. Property rights C. Fair distribution of benefits, resources, opportunities D. Punishment

Q21.The concept of Directive Principles was borrowed from:‌‍

A. Constitution of UK B. Switzerland C. Constitution of USA D. Irish Republic

Q22.Citizenship provisions are in which Part of the Constitution?‌‍

A. Part I B. Part II C. Part III D. Part IV

Q23.The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission in India (at the time):‌‍

A. H.S. Anand B. K.G. Balakrishnan C. G.P. Mathur D. Raghunath Mishra

Q24.Universal Adult Franchise means:

A. Only property owners can vote B. Every adult citizen has the right to vote regardless of caste, gender, or wealth C. Only literates can vote D. Only men above 25 can vote

Q25.Emergency provisions are in which Part of the Constitution?‌‍

A. Part XVII B. Part XVIII C. Part XV D. Part XIX

Q26.Who appoints the Advocate General of a state?‌‍

A. President B. Chief Justice C. Governor D. CM

Q27.Who acts as President when both the President and Vice-President offices are vacant?‌‍

A. Both (scheme) B. CJI C. Speaker D. Senior Minister

Q28.Which amendment removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?‌‍

A. 42nd Amendment B. 44th Amendment C. 46th Amendment D. 52nd Amendment

Q29.Schedule 12:‌‍

A. Cooperatives B. Municipal 18 subjects C. Panchayat D. Languages

Q30.Consumer Protection Act in India was replaced/updated in:‌‍

A. 2019 B. 1991 C. 1986 only D. 2005

Q31.Jan Dhan Yojana accounts crossed:‌‍

A. 60 crore B. 30 crore C. 40 crore D. 50 crore

Q32.Which body collects Income Tax?‌‍

A. RBI B. CBDT C. SEBI D. CBIC

Q33.Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS) is:‌‍

A. Slope of indifference curve — rate at which consumer exchanges one good for another B. Quantity ratio C. Income ratio D. Price ratio

Q34.Tax slab new regime 2024-25:‌‍

A. Old slabs B. 0-3L nil, 3-7L 5%... C. No change D. Higher

Q35.Monopoly features:

A. Many sellers B. Single seller of unique product, high barriers to entry C. Few sellers D. Identical products

Q36.MUDRA Yojana:‌‍

A. Agriculture B. Real estate C. Pension D. Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency — loans up to ₹10 lakh to non-corporate non-farm small businesses

Q37.Central objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan:

A. Sustainable development B. High rate of growth, social justice and self-reliance C. Growth, modernization, self-reliance and social justice D. Faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth

Q38.Speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum:‌‍

A. 1.5 × 10⁸ B. 3 × 10¹⁰ C. 3 × 10⁸ m/s D. 3 × 10⁶

Q39.Superconductors are materials that have:‌‍

A. Magnetic properties only B. Zero resistance below critical temperature C. Very high resistance D. Infinite capacitance

Q40.Ideal gas equation PV = nRT uses R ≈:

A. 8.314 J/mol·K B. 0.082 L·atm/mol·K C. Both (same constant different units) D. None

Q41.The refractive index of a medium is defined as:‌‍

A. speed of light in medium / speed of light in vacuum B. angle ratio only C. density ratio D. speed of light in vacuum / speed of light in medium

Q42.Isomers have:‌‍

A. Same everything B. Different empirical formula C. Different mass D. Same molecular formula, different structure/arrangement

Q43.Iodoform test positive for:‌‍

A. Only methanol B. Ethanol and methyl ketones (CH₃-CO-R) C. Only benzene D. Ketones all

Q44.The SI unit of amount of substance is:‌‍

A. Gram B. Litre C. Mole D. Kilogram

Q45.Dehydration treated with:

A. ORS B. Milk C. Tea D. Soda

Q46.Adrenal hormones:‌‍

A. Thyroxine B. Cortisol, adrenaline C. Insulin D. Estrogen

Q47.Dengue transmitted by:‌‍

A. Anopheles B. Aedes C. Housefly D. Rat

Q48.Mirror image of AMBULANCE:‌‍

A. Reversed B. Upside down C. Written reversed so readable in mirror D. Same

Q49.A introduces B as 'the daughter of my father's only daughter.' B is A's:‌‍

A. Sister B. Daughter C. Niece D. Mother

Q50.Find odd: Rose, Jasmine, Tulip, Cabbage‌‍

A. Jasmine B. Rose C. Tulip D. Cabbage

Q51.If 1 Jan 2024 = Monday, what is 1 March 2024?

A. Thursday B. Friday C. Saturday D. Sunday

Q52.Statement: All students passed the exam. ‌‍Some students are girls. Which conclusion follows?

A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II and III D. Only I (Some boys passed)

Q53.In CAT=CAR, dog should be:‌‍

A. DOR B. DOG C. dog stays dog D. DOT

Q54.One word: Logical argument of two premises:‌‍

A. Tautology B. Hypothesis C. Paradox D. Syllogism

Q55.Odd one: 2, 5, 7, 11, 9‌‍

A. 2 B. 5 C. 9 D. 11

Q56.1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?‌‍

A. 49 B. 35 C. 30 D. 36

Q57.Analogy: Fish : Water :: Bird : ?‌‍

A. Sky B. Nest C. Tree D. Cage

Q58.Lowest point on land:

A. Dead Sea shore B. Death Valley C. Lake Assal D. Bentley Subglacial

Q59.A leap year has:‌‍

A. 365 days B. 366 days C. 364 days D. 367 days

Q60.Which Kerala leader is known as 'Bharathiya Vidyabhavan' founder?

A. K.M. Munshi B. V.K. Krishna Menon C. E.M.S. Namboodiripad D. K. Karunakaran

Q61.Petroleum reserves top:‌‍

A. USA B. Venezuela C. Russia D. Saudi Arabia

Q62.Great Barrier Reef length:‌‍

A. 2300 km B. 3000 km C. 500 km D. 1000 km

Q63.India's first bullet train route:‌‍

A. Mumbai-Ahmedabad B. Chennai-Bangalore C. Delhi-Mumbai D. Delhi-Kolkata

Q64.Digital India programme:

A. 2014 B. 1 July 2015 C. 2018 D. 2020

Q65.First tribal woman President:‌‍

A. Kalpana Chawla B. Droupadi Murmu C. Sonia Gandhi D. Pratibha Patil

Q66.What is the theme of 2016 Zero Discrimination Day?‌‍

A. Live up B. Speak Loud for Justice C. Stand out D. Stand up

Q67.Wipro CEO 2024:‌‍

A. Abidali B. Srinivas Pallia C. Thierry Delaporte D. Premji

Q68.The 'Digital India' programme was launched in:‌‍

A. 2020 B. 2012 C. 2015 D. 2014

Q69.Special 'Ram Lalla' case SC bench:‌‍

A. 13 judges B. 5 judges C. 9 judges D. 7 judges

Q70.Mediation Act:‌‍

A. 2024 B. 2023 C. 2020 D. 2022

Q71.Kerala State Film Awards year started:‌‍

A. 1957 B. 1980 C. 1969 D. 1960

Q72.The founder of N.S.S. (Nair Service Society) in Kerala was:‌‍

A. Ayyankali B. Sree Narayana Guru C. Mannathu Padmanabhan D. Vagbhatananda

Q73.Kerala's traditional boat:‌‍

A. Dinghy B. Dhow C. Kettuvallam D. Catamaran

Q74.A.K. Gopalan and P. Krishna Pillai acted as volunteer captains during:‌‍

A. Paliyam Satyagraha B. Salt Satyagraha C. Vaikom Satyagraha D. Guruvayur Satyagraha

Q75.G. Aravindan:

A. Filmmaker B. Novelist C. Poet D. Politician

Q76.Who founded Advaita Ashram at Aluva?

A. Sankaracharya B. Sree Narayana Guru C. Chattampi Swamikal D. Swami Chinmayananda

Q77.Unniarcha:‌‍

A. Warrior heroine B. Queen C. Poet D. None

Q78.Sree Narayana Guru's famous saying:‌‍

A. One caste, one religion, one God for man B. Educate, Agitate, Organize C. Temple for all D. Be proud of your caste

Q79.Kerala capital:‌‍

A. Kochi B. Kozhikode C. Thiruvananthapuram D. Thrissur

Q80.Willingdon Island in Kochi is:‌‍

A. A natural island B. A volcanic island C. A coral island D. An artificial island

Q81.Sasthamkotta, Kerala's largest freshwater lake, is in:‌‍

A. Kottayam B. Alappuzha C. Kollam D. Ernakulam

Q82.Kakki Dam on:‌‍

A. Periyar B. Bharathapuzha C. Chalakudy D. Pamba

Q83.Kerala High Court established:

A. 1947 B. 1956 C. 1958 D. 1960

Q84.Who was the first Keralite to serve twice as Finance Minister in the Central Cabinet?

A. A.K. Antony B. K. Karunakaran C. Krishna Kumar D. Dr. John Mathai

Q85.Kerala High Court is located at:‌‍

A. Thiruvananthapuram B. Kochi (Ernakulam) C. Thrissur D. Kozhikode

Q86.Antonym of TRANSPARENT:‌‍

A. Opaque B. Light C. Visible D. Clear

Q87.Synonym of INNATE:‌‍

A. Learned B. External C. Acquired D. Inborn

Q88.The teacher said, 'The earth revolves round the sun.' (Indirect speech):‌‍

A. The teacher said that the earth revolved round the sun B. The teacher said that the earth had revolved round the sun C. The teacher said that the earth is revolving round the sun D. The teacher said that the earth revolves round the sun

Q89.'Throw in the towel' means:‌‍

A. Signal fight B. Give up C. Clean up D. Challenge

Q90.A précis is:

A. A detailed commentary B. A concise summary of a longer passage C. Poetry D. A letter

Q91.Which is NOT a countable noun?‌‍

A. Water B. Apple C. Chair D. Book

Q92.Synonym of EXORBITANT:

A. Cheap B. Excessive C. Normal D. Moderate

Q93.Synonym of VEX:

A. Calm B. Annoy C. Please D. Soothe

Q94.The antonym of 'AFFLUENT' is:‌‍

A. Rich B. Poor C. Happy D. Sad

Q95.'Cut corners' means:‌‍

A. Shape something B. Do something in a cheap/quick way, sacrificing quality C. Turn sharply D. Reduce waste

Q96.'Kesavante Vilapangal' is written by:‌‍

A. O.V. Vijayan B. Anand C. Perumbadavam Sreedharan D. M. Mukundan

Q97.Who wrote Keralapanineeyam?‌‍

A. Ezhuthachan B. A.R. Raja Raja Varma C. Gundert D. Kumaranasan

Q98.'Nandanar' is the pen name of:‌‍

A. C. Govinda Pisharady B. P.C. Gopalan C. P.C. Kuttikrishnan D. R. Ramachandran Nair

Q99.Who wrote Randamoozham?‌‍

A. Basheer B. O.V. Vijayan C. Thakazhi D. M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Q100.Ramacharitam by:‌‍

A. Ezhuthachan B. Cheeraman C. Cherusseri D. Poonthanam

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