Okay, let's cover the General Knowledge (GK) section.
This section is vast, but I'll focus on
100 high-probability and most important GK questions that frequently appear in
competitive exams like the BBA-BCA CET. I'll categorize them for easier understanding and
include concise answers.
100 High-Probability General Knowledge Questions
(with Answers) for BBA-BCA CET
Category 1: Indian History & Culture (Q1-20)
1. Q1: Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
○ Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Q2: When did India gain independence?
○ Ans: August 15, 1947
3. Q3: Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
○ Ans: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
4. Q4: The famous "Dandi March" was led by which leader?
○ Ans: Mahatma Gandhi
5. Q5: The Battle of Panipat (First) was fought between which two rulers/forces?
○ Ans: Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
6. Q6: The 'Quit India' movement was launched in which year?
○ Ans: 1942
7. Q7: Who wrote the Indian National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana"?
○ Ans: Rabindranath Tagore
8. Q8: The ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro is associated with which civilization?
○ Ans: Indus Valley Civilization
9. Q9: Sanchi Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was originally built by which emperor?
○ Ans: Emperor Ashoka
10.Q10: Who founded the Mauryan Empire?
○ Ans: Chandragupta Maurya
11.Q11: The Mughal Empire in India was founded by whom?
○ Ans: Babur
12.Q12: Who was the last Mughal Emperor?
○ Ans: Bahadur Shah II (Zafar)
13.Q13: The famous Ajanta Caves are located in which Indian state?
○ Ans: Maharashtra
14.Q14: Who was known as the "Iron Man of India"?
○ Ans: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
15.Q15: The G20 summit 2023 was held under the presidency of which country?
○ Ans: India
16.Q16: Who was the founder of the Brahmo Samaj?
○ Ans: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
17.Q17: The Sepoy Mutiny (First War of Indian Independence) began in which year?
○ Ans: 1857
18.Q18: Who wrote "Discovery of India"?
○ Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru
19.Q19: The city of Hampi, famous for its ruins, was the capital of which empire?
○ Ans: Vijayanagara Empire
20.Q20: Who composed the epic "Ramayana"?
○ Ans: Valmiki
Category 2: Indian Geography (Q21-40)
21.Q21: Which is the highest mountain peak in India?
○ Ans: Kangchenjunga (part of the Himalayas)
22.Q22: The 'Gateway of India' is located in which city?
○ Ans: Mumbai
23.Q23: Which river is also known as the 'Ganga of the South'?
○ Ans: Godavari
24.Q24: The Thar Desert is primarily located in which Indian state?
○ Ans: Rajasthan
25.Q25: Which Indian state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers"?
○ Ans: Punjab
26.Q26: The Sundarbans Delta, the largest mangrove forest, is located in which state of
India?
○ Ans: West Bengal
27.Q27: Which Indian city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India"?
○ Ans: Bengaluru (Bangalore)
28.Q28: The southernmost tip of mainland India is:
○ Ans: Kanyakumari
29.Q29: Which is the longest river in India?
○ Ans: Ganga (Ganges)
30.Q30: The famous 'Chilika Lake' is located in which Indian state?
○ Ans: Odisha
31.Q31: Which state has the longest coastline in India?
○ Ans: Gujarat
32.Q32: The highest waterfall in India is:
○ Ans: Kunchikal Falls (Karnataka)
33.Q33: Which parallel of latitude divides India into almost two equal halves?
○ Ans: Tropic of Cancer
34.Q34: The Ranthambore National Park is located in which state?
○ Ans: Rajasthan
35.Q35: Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
○ Ans: Wular Lake (Jammu and Kashmir)
36.Q36: The Konkan Coast runs along which side of India?
○ Ans: Western Coast
37.Q37: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in which sea/bay?
○ Ans: Bay of Bengal
38.Q38: Which state is the largest producer of coffee in India?
○ Ans: Karnataka
39.Q39: The highest dam in India is:
○ Ans: Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand)
40.Q40: Which city is known as the "Pink City" of India?
○ Ans: Jaipur
Category 3: Indian Polity & Economy (Q41-60)
41.Q41: What is the minimum age to be eligible to become the President of India?
○ Ans: 35 years
42.Q42: How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
○ Ans: Six
43.Q43: Who is the current President of India?
○ Ans: Droupadi Murmu
44.Q44: The total number of members in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) is:
○ Ans: 245 (max 250)
45.Q45: The Union Budget of India is presented by whom?
○ Ans: Finance Minister
46.Q46: What is the full form of GST?
○ Ans: Goods and Services Tax
47.Q47: Which body regulates the stock market in India?
○ Ans: SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)
48.Q48: Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
○ Ans: Shaktikanta Das
49.Q49: The voting age in India was reduced from 21 to 18 years by which Constitutional
Amendment?
○ Ans: 61st Amendment Act
50.Q50: How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
○ Ans: 12
51.Q51: The term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha is:
○ Ans: 6 years
52.Q52: Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
○ Ans: Vice-President of India
53.Q53: What is the minimum age to be eligible to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
○ Ans: 25 years
54.Q54: The concept of 'Judicial Review' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which
country?
○ Ans: USA
55.Q55: What is the current Repo Rate as set by the RBI (as of late 2024 / early 2025 - Note:
This is subject to change, check current rates).
○ Ans: (Please check the latest RBI Monetary Policy Statement for the most current
Repo Rate)
56.Q56: The 'Right to Education' (Article 21A) was added to the Constitution by which
amendment?
○ Ans: 86th Amendment Act, 2002
57.Q57: Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty in the Indian Constitution?
○ Ans: To pay taxes (It's a legal duty, not a fundamental duty)
58.Q58: What is the full form of NITI Aayog?
○ Ans: National Institution for Transforming India Aayog
59.Q59: The Indian Parliament consists of the President, Lok Sabha, and what other body?
○ Ans: Rajya Sabha
60.Q60: Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
○ Ans: The President of India
Category 4: Science & Technology (Q61-75)
61.Q61: What is the chemical symbol for water?
○ Ans: H2O
62.Q62: Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
○ Ans: Mars
63.Q63: What is the largest organ in the human body?
○ Ans: Skin
64.Q64: Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
○ Ans: Nitrogen
65.Q65: What is the unit of electric current?
○ Ans: Ampere (A)
66.Q66: Which scientist developed the theory of relativity?
○ Ans: Albert Einstein
67.Q67: What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?
○ Ans: To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis
68.Q68: What is the full form of ISRO?
○ Ans: Indian Space Research Organisation
69.Q69: Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
○ Ans: Barometer
70.Q70: What is the study of the universe called?
○ Ans: Cosmology
71.Q71: Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
○ Ans: Vitamin K
72.Q72: The phenomenon of light bending as it passes from one medium to another is
called:
○ Ans: Refraction
73.Q73: What is the SI unit of power?
○ Ans: Watt (W)
74.Q74: What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched by India?
○ Ans: Aryabhata
75.Q75: Which element is a component of DNA?
○ Ans: Phosphorus, Nitrogen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (any of these)
Category 5: Sports, Awards & Miscellaneous (Q76-100)
76.Q76: Which country will host the FIFA World Cup 2026?
○ Ans: USA, Canada, and Mexico (jointly)
77.Q77: Who is known as "The Flying Sikh" in Indian sports?
○ Ans: Milkha Singh
78.Q78: The Olympic Games are held every how many years?
○ Ans: Four years
79.Q79: The highest civilian award in India is:
○ Ans: Bharat Ratna
80.Q80: Which Indian state is famous for the 'Kathakali' dance form?
○ Ans: Kerala
81.Q81: The 'Nobel Prize' is awarded in how many categories?
○ Ans: Six (Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, Economic
Sciences)
82.Q82: Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN)?
○ Ans: António Guterres
83.Q83: What is the currency of Japan?
○ Ans: Japanese Yen
84.Q84: The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are located in which
city?
○ Ans: Washington D.C., USA
85.Q85: Which is the largest ocean in the world?
○ Ans: Pacific Ocean
86.Q86: What is the capital of France?
○ Ans: Paris
87.Q87: Who invented the telephone?
○ Ans: Alexander Graham Bell
88.Q88: Which monument is one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" and is located in
Agra, India?
○ Ans: Taj Mahal
89.Q89: The famous "Silicon Valley" is located in which country?
○ Ans: USA (California)
90.Q90: What is the full form of NASA?
○ Ans: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
91.Q91: The 'Durand Line' is the border between which two countries?
○ Ans: Afghanistan and Pakistan
92.Q92: Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
○ Ans: Japan
93.Q93: The highest award for gallantry in India is:
○ Ans: Param Vir Chakra
94.Q94: Which Indian state is known for its classical dance form 'Bharatnatyam'?
○ Ans: Tamil Nadu
95.Q95: The Commonwealth Games are held every how many years?
○ Ans: Four years
96.Q96: The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) are in:
○ Ans: Geneva, Switzerland
97.Q97: What is the national sport of India?
○ Ans: None (though Hockey is widely considered unofficially)
98.Q98: Who is known as the "Birdman of India"?
○ Ans: Salim Ali
99.Q99: What is the full form of RBI?
○ Ans: Reserve Bank of India
100. Q100: Which famous global financial organization provides loans to countries for
development projects?
* Ans: World Bank
Important Note for GK: Current Affairs are dynamic. For your exam, always try to read a
good newspaper daily and follow major national and international news for at least the last
6-12 months leading up to your exam date. This list covers static GK and generally important
facts.
