50+ GK Questions and Answers for Class 10

GK Questions and Answers for Class 10: Check below GK Questions and Answers for Class 10. All topics are covered as per the questions asked in school-level entrance exams and general quizzes. It will improve GK skills and also enhance subjective knowledge.

GK Questions and Answers for Class 10: The General Knowledge Quiz helps to gain more and more knowledge. It will keep students updated and make them confident. It will also help to remember several events and developments. It will also develop a base regarding different fields and also help in the future. Try to solve the questions given below and improve your general awareness. Side by side, you will learn the facts that you are not aware of.

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. 

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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. IVFRTis 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

Ans. Orissa

Ans. Chhotanagpur 

Ans. Karnataka

Ans. Bituminous Coal

Ans. Copper

Ans. Potash

Ans. Bauxite

Ans. Iron ore

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

A. Vikram SethB. Rabindranath TagoreC. Aravind AdigaD. None of the above

Ans. BExplanation: 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.

27. 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 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. C

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

A. Rabindranath TagoreB. Bhagat SinghC. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose D. Mangal Pandey

29. 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 BD. Only A

Ans. C

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

A. ScurvyB. Bleeding GumsC. Chronic Inflammation and Oxidative StressD. All the above

Ans. D

31.  Which of the following is a root vegetable?

A. CarrotB. CassavaC. OnionD. All the above

Ans. D

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

32. Which of the following are disaccharides?

1. Fructose2. Glucose3. Sucrose4. Lactose

Choose the correct answer

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

Ans. C

Explanation: Sucrose and Lactose are disaccharides. 

34. 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. 

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

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

Ans. A

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

A. 101.4 °CB. 102.4 °CC. 103.6 °CD. None of the above

Ans. A

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

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 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. 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. 

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

A. CoimbatoreB. ChennaiC. MaduraiD. Mysuru

Ans. A

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

39. 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 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. CExplanation: ‘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.

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

A. ChattisgarhB. JharkhandC. BiharD. Madhya Pradesh

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

41. 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 2B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 3D. 1, 2 and 3

Ans. DExplanation:

42. 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 1B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. 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.

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

A. Saadat Khan Burhan ul MulkB. Wajid Ali ShahC. Safdar Jung/ Adbdul MansurD. Asaf-ud-daula

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

1. Uttar Pradesh's Vidhan Parishad is the largest of all2. 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 2B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 3D. 1, 2 and 3

Ans. D

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.

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

A. NucleusB. Golgi BodyC. MitochondriaD. None of the above

Ans. CExplanation: The process of cell respiration takes place in Mitochondria.

46. Who introduced the Shaka era?

A. KanishkaB. BimbisaraC. AjatshatruD. Udayin 

Ans. AExplanation:  Kanishka introduced the Shaka era. 

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

A. MaharashtraB. KarnatakaC. BiharD. Jharkhand

48. When is National Science Day Observed?

A. 20 FebruaryB. 28 FebruaryC. 3 March

D. 21 March

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

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

50. When did the Bundela Revolt take place?

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

A. Shah JahanB. Ustad Aḥmad LahawrīC. Ustad Bismillah KhanD. 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.

Neutrality survey – questions and answers

A chara, – The Government has published the programme for its Consultative Forum on International Security Policy. As part of the process, members of the public are invited to complete an online survey. I doubt it would pass muster with a polling organisation.

Question Three asks: “In view of the current global security environment, do you perceive Ireland’s security to be under threat?” Respondents are invited to answer “Yes” or “No”. Yet questions four to seven of this 14-question survey invite elaboration on the threat to Ireland’s security. Presumably, those answering “No” to Question Three should skip to Question Eight.

Question Five asks: “Do you think that Ireland currently has the necessary capabilities to deal with the threats faced? If no, explain what capabilities you believe are needed.” Unlike Question Three, respondents are not presented with a “Yes” or “No” button for indicating their preference. Rather, the question is clearly weighted toward a “No” answer, with respondents invited to elaborate on a “No” answer up to a maximum of 500 words.

Question Eight asks: “Should Ireland continue to play a role in UN and/or EU peacekeeping and crisis management?” Again, a simple “Yes” or “No” option is not available. Rather, the respondent is invited to submit an answer up to a maximum of 500 words. Though a one-word answer would suffice, it’s as if respondents are required to formulate foreign policy before they will be taken seriously.

Question Nine asks: “If yes, should we maintain the “triple lock” mechanism? In your view, is there an alternative to the “triple lock”? This is the most obviously biased question in the survey. A “Yes” or “No” option is not available. Rather, the question pointedly seeks an alternative to the triple lock. It’s no secret that the Government wishes to ditch the triple lock, and the formulation of this question bears this out.

Question 10 seems to be aimed at third-level politics students: “What do you view to be the defining features of Ireland’s current policy of military neutrality?”

Only when Question 10 has been satisfactorily answered is the respondent invited to answer the question that should have preceded Question 10. This question, number 11, asks: “Should we maintain or change our current policy of military neutrality?” Again, a simple “Yes” or “No” option is not available. Rather, the respondent must again come up with an exam-type answer.

Question 13 commits the same error as Question Nine, in that it’s clearly weighted towards the Government’s preferred policy: “Should Ireland continue to work with other countries and/or international organisations, such as the EU and Nato, in the area of security and defence? What areas should this work focus on? Are there areas that should be excluded?” I and many others, I’m sure, wish to answer with a simple “No”. A subsequent question might seek elaboration from those answering “Yes”, to which I and others would answer “No”.

The clear intention is to manufacture “consent” for the abandonment of the triple lock and the weakening – possibly the abandonment – of neutrality. – Is mise,

DOMINIC CARROLL,

Ardfield,

Co Cork.

Can ChatGPT answer your clients’ questions?

AI such as ChatGPT is changing the world as we know it. As a practitioner, can it help you better serve your clients, support your staff, and prepare you and your practice for the future? Let's first take a look at what ChatGPT is as we attempt to answer these questions. We will then provide an example of a conversation between this powerful AI chatbot and a hypothetical client and let you be the judge.

Natural language processing (NLP) researchers have created chatbots and conversational AI systems such as ChatGPT to deliver more "human" responses to human prompts. These tools are based on enormous datasets.

ChatGPT can answer technical tax questions, draft letters and responses, generate contracts, and suggest checklists. It can also answer CPA Exam questions, produce social media posts, and "brainstorm" ideas you can use as a springboard. It can be an amazing time saver. ChatGPT's responses are almost instantaneous. It can also remember previous responses and build off of suggested modifications, enhancing previous replies.

ChatGPT has many potential applications for accountants, like writing Microsoft Power BI formulas, VBA code, and DAX. It can produce invoice, contract, and audit report templates and summarize financial reports. ChatGPT can also help accountants analyze large amounts of financial data to reveal trends, patterns, and anomalies, helping accountants spot risks and opportunities. Based on historical data, ChatGPT can also predict trends and financial outcomes.

Even if you are not currently using ChatGPT, your clients, staff, and colleagues likely are, so you need to understand the potential pros and cons of this powerful and pervasive tool.

ChatGPT has great promise but must be used with caution: Not everything it produces is accurate.

ChatGPT generates responses based on words a user inputs and then uses those words to project a conversational answer using related words that it finds in its dataset. This can lead to some very interesting — and incorrect — responses. For example, one of this article's authors submitted questions from his accounting exam into the tool, and a 46% grade was the result, even though the average score for live test takers was almost 84%. Stack Overflow, a Q&A sharing site for programmers, has gone so far as to ban ChatGPT-generated code because of the potential for errors.

In another example of AI's fallibility, a recent live publicity effort by Alphabet/Google introducing its new Bard AI system went horribly wrong when it gave a wrong answer related to the James Webb space telescope. The company lost 10% in stock valuation (over $100 billion in market value) that day.

This tool also reflects the biases of the datasets it is based on and does not provide the sources of its data. Companies have already filed lawsuits seeking compensation for data they claim belongs to them that was used by the AI platform.

Additionally, the dataset ChatGPT uses is fixed, with the latest information coming from 2021 or prior. As an example, it has no knowledge of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. More significantly for CPAs, it is not familiar with tax law updates (subsequent to 2021) or recent stock market activities.

Some early adopters of ChatGPT assert that it may make certain professions related to content creation, such as programmers, professors, and journalists, obsolete. Are CPAs at risk? How well can ChatGPT answer clients' questions? We ran a small experiment to find out.

An article on key questions clients should ask their CPA was published on TheStreet financial news and financial literacy website. On Feb. 4, 2023, we posed two of those questions to ChatGPT to see how it would do. Let's look at the results.

Q: Should I itemize my deductions or take the standard deduction?

A: The decision on whether to itemize your deductions or take the standard deduction depends on several factors. If the total of your itemized deductions, such as mortgage interest, state and local taxes, charitable contributions, and medical expenses, among others, is greater than the standard deduction for your filing status, then you should itemize your deductions. If the total of your itemized deductions is less than the standard deduction, then it would be more advantageous for you to take the standard deduction.

It's important to note that the standard deduction has increased since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which may make it more beneficial for you to take the standard deduction instead of itemizing your deductions. Additionally, it's recommended to consult a tax professional or use tax preparation software to determine the best option for your specific tax situation.Top of Form

Q: What deductions or credits are available that I may be missing?

A: There are many deductions and credits that you may be eligible for but are missing, as many taxpayers are unaware of all the tax benefits available to them. Some common deductions and credits that you may be missing include:

It's important to keep accurate records and receipts of all your expenses throughout the year to ensure you claim all the deductions and credits you're eligible for. It's also recommended to consult a tax professional or use tax preparation software to determine which deductions and credits you're eligible for.

As can be seen from the above experiment, ChatGPT's responses are often inadequate — rather than being insightful, they are overly superficial and neglect important details. To implement the suggestions, a client would still need professional assistance. Although ChatGPT is an invaluable resource for offering fundamental direction and information, it is not a suitable substitute for the CPA's professional expertise. Clients may think AI chat platforms are all-knowing, but it is your job to help your clients understand their appropriate, and inappropriate, use.

In March, OpenAI released version four of ChatGPT, which reportedly uses 1 trillion parameters, or six times more data than version three, and competitors are not sleeping on their prospects. Alphabet/Google has Bard and two other platforms still in development. Meta/Facebook, along with Amazon and IBM, has its own initiatives, and many private companies beyond the majors have viable offerings.

This is just the beginning. Although OpenAI announced that GPT-5 is not expected in the immediate future, with the abundance of vendors jumping into the space, new challenges and opportunities will not be in short supply. Hang on for the ride.

— Scott Dell, CPA, DBA, is an assistant professor of accounting at Francis Marion University in Florence, S.C. Mfon Akpan, CGMA, DBA, is an assistant professor of accounting at Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C. To comment on this article or suggest another article, contact joaed@aicpa.org.