These essential MCQ questions are selected from the most important topics in NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) 2026 conducted by NCERT for Class 10 students. Sections include Social Science (History, Geography, Polity, Economics), General Knowledge and Current Affairs for NTSE Stage 1 (State) and Stage 2 (National) examinations. For truely unlimited daily MCQ practice, visit Vooo AI Education.
🌟 NTSE General Knowledge
1NTSE scholarships are provided for studies up to:
Answer: C — PhD level
NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) scholarships, provided by NCERT, support students from Class 11 through PhD. About 2,000 scholarships are awarded annually. The scholarship amount is ₹1,250/month for Class 11-12, ₹2,000/month for UG and PG, and ₹2,000/month for PhD. NTSE is conducted in two stages: Stage 1 (State level) and Stage 2 (National level).
NTSE (National Talent Search Examination) scholarships, provided by NCERT, support students from Class 11 through PhD. About 2,000 scholarships are awarded annually. The scholarship amount is ₹1,250/month for Class 11-12, ₹2,000/month for UG and PG, and ₹2,000/month for PhD. NTSE is conducted in two stages: Stage 1 (State level) and Stage 2 (National level).
2The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with:
Answer: B — "We the People of India"
The Preamble begins: "WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC..." The words "Socialist" and "Secular" were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976). The Preamble is considered the soul of the Constitution and reflects its basic philosophy.
The Preamble begins: "WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC..." The words "Socialist" and "Secular" were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976). The Preamble is considered the soul of the Constitution and reflects its basic philosophy.
3The Meridian of 82.5°E longitude is used as India's Standard Time because:
Answer: B — It passes through the centre of India near Allahabad
IST (Indian Standard Time) = UTC + 5 hours 30 minutes, based on 82.5°E longitude which passes near Allahabad (Prayagraj), roughly through the centre of India. India uses a single time zone despite its vast east-west extent. The easternmost (Arunachal Pradesh) and westernmost (Gujarat) regions experience sunrise about 2 hours apart.
IST (Indian Standard Time) = UTC + 5 hours 30 minutes, based on 82.5°E longitude which passes near Allahabad (Prayagraj), roughly through the centre of India. India uses a single time zone despite its vast east-west extent. The easternmost (Arunachal Pradesh) and westernmost (Gujarat) regions experience sunrise about 2 hours apart.
4The Green Revolution in India was associated with which crop?
Answer: B — Wheat and Rice (especially wheat)
The Green Revolution (1960s-70s) primarily involved high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds of wheat (developed by Norman Borlaug, Nobel 1970) and rice (IR8 rice). Punjab, Haryana and western UP became the main Green Revolution states. M.S. Swaminathan is called the Father of India's Green Revolution. It transformed India from food deficit to food surplus.
The Green Revolution (1960s-70s) primarily involved high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds of wheat (developed by Norman Borlaug, Nobel 1970) and rice (IR8 rice). Punjab, Haryana and western UP became the main Green Revolution states. M.S. Swaminathan is called the Father of India's Green Revolution. It transformed India from food deficit to food surplus.
5Who founded the Arya Samaj?
Answer: C — Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875 in Mumbai. It advocated a return to the Vedas, rejected idol worship, caste discrimination and child marriage, and promoted education for women. The DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) schools and colleges were established under its influence.
Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875 in Mumbai. It advocated a return to the Vedas, rejected idol worship, caste discrimination and child marriage, and promoted education for women. The DAV (Dayanand Anglo-Vedic) schools and colleges were established under its influence.
6The largest continent in the world by area is:
Answer: C — Asia
Asia is the world's largest continent, covering about 44.6 million sq km — about 30% of Earth's land area. It is home to over 4.5 billion people (about 60% of world population). Continent area order: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia (Oceania). Asia contains the world's highest (Everest) and lowest (Dead Sea) points.
Asia is the world's largest continent, covering about 44.6 million sq km — about 30% of Earth's land area. It is home to over 4.5 billion people (about 60% of world population). Continent area order: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia (Oceania). Asia contains the world's highest (Everest) and lowest (Dead Sea) points.
7The Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens were added by which amendment?
Answer: A — 42nd Amendment
The Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally 10 duties, an 11th duty (providing education to children aged 6-14) was added by the 86th Amendment in 2002. They are non-justiciable (cannot be enforced in court).
The Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment in 1976, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally 10 duties, an 11th duty (providing education to children aged 6-14) was added by the 86th Amendment in 2002. They are non-justiciable (cannot be enforced in court).
8Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Answer: C — Gujarat
Gujarat has India's longest coastline at about 1,600 km, due to its peninsular shape (Kathiawar Peninsula and mainland). Second longest is Andhra Pradesh (~974 km), followed by Tamil Nadu (~906 km). India's total coastline is about 7,516 km (including mainland + island territories). The coastline of only the mainland is about 5,423 km.
Gujarat has India's longest coastline at about 1,600 km, due to its peninsular shape (Kathiawar Peninsula and mainland). Second longest is Andhra Pradesh (~974 km), followed by Tamil Nadu (~906 km). India's total coastline is about 7,516 km (including mainland + island territories). The coastline of only the mainland is about 5,423 km.
9The United Nations was founded in:
Answer: B — 1945
The United Nations was founded on 24 October 1945 (UN Day) after World War II, replacing the League of Nations. The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945. The UN has 193 member states. The six principal organs are: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice and Secretariat.
The United Nations was founded on 24 October 1945 (UN Day) after World War II, replacing the League of Nations. The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on 26 June 1945. The UN has 193 member states. The six principal organs are: General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice and Secretariat.
10Carbon monoxide is dangerous because:
Answer: B — It combines with haemoglobin preventing oxygen transport
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas that is extremely toxic. It binds to haemoglobin in red blood cells with an affinity 200-250 times greater than oxygen, forming carboxyhaemoglobin. This prevents oxygen transport to body tissues, causing suffocation even when oxygen is present. Sources: vehicle exhaust, incomplete combustion.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas that is extremely toxic. It binds to haemoglobin in red blood cells with an affinity 200-250 times greater than oxygen, forming carboxyhaemoglobin. This prevents oxygen transport to body tissues, causing suffocation even when oxygen is present. Sources: vehicle exhaust, incomplete combustion.
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