Preparing for the Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam requires a thorough understanding of education concepts and general awareness. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) form a significant part of the exam. Here, we present the top 30 MCQs to help you ace your preparation.
Top 30 General Awareness MCQs For Odisha B.Ed Entrance Exam
- Why does the sky appear blue during the day?
(a) Blue light has the minimum wavelength, so it is scattered the most by atmospheric particles.
(b) Blue light has the maximum wavelength, so it is scattered the most by atmospheric particles.
(c) Blue light is absorbed by the atmosphere, making the sky appear blue.
(d) Blue light reflects off the Earth’s surface, causing the sky to appear blue.
Ans: (a) Blue light has the minimum wavelength, so it is scattered the most by atmospheric particles. - Which gas is necessary for both animals and plants for respiration?
(a) Nitrogen
(b)Oxygen
(c)Carbon dioxide
(d). Argon
Ans: (b) Oxygen. - What is the role of the Earth’s atmosphere in protecting against UV radiation?
(a) It absorbs UV radiation.
(b) It reflects UV radiation.
(c) It emits UV radiation.
(d) It amplifies UV radiation.
Ans: (a) It absorbs UV radiation. - Which gas is used for welding purposes?
(a)Oxygen
(b) Nitrogen
(c)Argon
(d)Carbon dioxide
Ans: (c) Argon. - Which gas is found in minute traces in the Earth’s atmosphere?
(a)Oxygen
(b)Nitrogen
(c) Methane
(d) Argon
Ans: (c) Methane. - Which one of the following elements the drum of a Photostat machine is made up of?
(a)Aluminium
(b) Selenium
(c) Barium
(d)Caesium
Ans: (b) Selenium - Which of the following statements about gravity is true?
(a) Gravity is stronger on Earth than on the Moon.
(b) Gravity is a repulsive force.
(c) Gravity only affects objects with mass.
(d). Gravity is a form of electromagnetic radiation.
Ans: (a) Gravity is stronger on Earth than on the Moon. - Which gas is produced by lactic acid bacteria during the fermentation of milk?
(a) Oxygen
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Hydrogen
(d) Nitrogen
Ans: (b) Carbon dioxide - Which bacteria are responsible for nitrogen fixation in leguminous plants?
(a) Rhizobium
(b)Pseudomonas
(c) Bacillus
(d) Streptomyces
Ans: (a) Rhizobium - What is the role of the Earth’s atmosphere in protecting against UV radiation?
(a)It absorbs UV radiation.
(b) It reflects UV radiation.
(c) It emits UV radiation.
(d)It amplifies UV radiation.
Ans: (a) It absorbs UV radiation. - What is the process of converting sugar into alcohol called?
(a) Fermentation
(b) Oxidation
(c)Photosynthesis
(d)Respiration
Ans: (a). Fermentation - When was the Election Commission of India established?
(a) January 26, 1950
(b) January 25, 1950
(c) August 15, 1947
(d) April 14, 1952
Ans: B) January 25, 1950 - What is the primary responsibility of the Election Commission of India?
(a) Implementing foreign policy
(b) Regulating the stock market
(c) Conducting periodic and timely elections
(d) Managing the national budget
Ans: C) Conducting periodic and timely elections - Which legislation empowers the Election Commission to determine the territorial areas of electoral constituencies?
(a) Election Commission Act
(b) Representation of the People Act
(c) Delimitation Commission Act
(d) Political Parties Registration Act
Ans: C) Delimitation Commission Act - What document does the Election Commission issue to eligible voters?
(a) Voter ID Card
(b) ) Passport
(c) Driving License
(d) Birth Certificate
Ans: A) Voter ID Card - What is the purpose of the Model Code of Conduct issued by the Election Commission?
(a) Regulating social media usage
(b ) Ensuring ethical conduct during elections
(c) Controlling inflation rates
(d) Regulating transportation systems
Ans: B) Ensuring ethical conduct during elections - Which articles of the Indian Constitution address the powers and functions of the Election Commission?
(a) Articles 324 to 329
(b) Articles 356 to 360
(c) Articles 44 to 47
(d) Articles 72 to 74
Ans: A) Articles 324 to 329 - Who has the authority to register political parties in India?
(a) Parliament
(b) President
(c) Election Commission
(d) Supreme Court
Ans: C) Election Commission - What action does the Election Commission take regarding election-related disputes?
(a) Refer to the Parliament
(b) Ignore them
(c) Resolve them
(d) Delegate to the President
Ans: C) Resolve them - How often does the Election Commission update electoral rolls?
(a) Every month
(b) Annually
(c) Biennially
(d) As required
Ans: D) As required - What is the tenure of the Election Commission members?
(a) 4 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 6 years
(d) 7 years
Ans: B) 5 years - Where is the headquarters of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)?
(a) Gland, Switzerland
(b) Geneva, Switzerland
(c) Nairobi, Kenya
(d) Rome, Italy
Answer: A) Gland, Switzerland - Which organization is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia?
(a) Transparency International
(b) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
(c) Amnesty International
(d) United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Answer: B) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - Where is the headquarters of the International Labour Organisation?
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Vienna, Austria
(d) London, United Kingdom
Answer: A) Geneva, Switzerland - Which international organization is based in Berlin, Germany?
(a) World Trade Organisation (WTO)
(b) Transparency International
(c) World Bank Group (WBG)
(d) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Answer: B) Transparency International - Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)?
(a) Paris, France
(b) New York, USA
(c) Geneva, Switzerland
(d) Rome, Italy
Answer: A) Paris, France - Which organization is headquartered in Madrid, Spain?
(a) United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
(b) World Health Organisation (WHO)
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
Answer: A) United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - Where is the headquarters of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO)?
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) Rome, Italy
(c) Nairobi, Kenya
(d) New York, USA
Answer: B) Rome, Italy - Which international organization is headquartered in Cologny-Geneva, Switzerland?
(a) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
(d) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answer: B) World Economic Forum - Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) New York, USA
(c) Nairobi, Kenya
(d) Vienna, Austria
Answer: C) Nairobi, Kenya
