Daily GK Quiz - 18 August 2026

Daily GK Quiz for 18 August 2026 with 6 General Science MCQs on physics, chemistry and biology for UPSC and SSC preparation.

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Daily GK Quiz - 18 August 2026

Test your General Science knowledge with these 6 MCQs tailored for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL exams.

Q1General Science

Which of the following is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

(A) Nucleus
(B) Mitochondria
(C) Ribosome
(D) Golgi apparatus
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Correct Answer: (B) Mitochondria

Explanation: Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.

Q2General Science

What is the SI unit of electric current?

(A) Volt
(B) Ohm
(C) Ampere
(D) Watt
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Correct Answer: (C) Ampere

Explanation: Ampere is the SI base unit for measuring electric current.

Q3General Science

The pH value of pure water at 25 degree Celsius is

(A) 0
(B) 7
(C) 14
(D) 1
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Correct Answer: (B) 7

Explanation: Pure water is neutral with a pH of 7 at standard temperature.

Q4General Science

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

(A) Oxygen
(B) Nitrogen
(C) Carbon dioxide
(D) Hydrogen
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Correct Answer: (C) Carbon dioxide

Explanation: Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere leading to the greenhouse effect.

Q5General Science

The process by which plants prepare their food using sunlight is called

(A) Respiration
(B) Photosynthesis
(C) Transpiration
(D) Fermentation
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Correct Answer: (B) Photosynthesis

Explanation: Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into glucose using sunlight.

Q6General Science

Which of the following is a noble gas?

(A) Oxygen
(B) Nitrogen
(C) Helium
(D) Hydrogen
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Correct Answer: (C) Helium

Explanation: Helium is an inert noble gas with a full outer electron shell.

Q7Art & Culture

Which classical dance form originates from Tamil Nadu?

(A) Kathakali
(B) Bharatanatyam
(C) Odissi
(D) Kathak
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Correct Answer: (B) Bharatanatyam

Explanation: Bharatanatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu.

Q8Art & Culture

Tyagaraja was a renowned composer belonging to which music tradition?

(A) Hindustani
(B) Carnatic
(C) Folk
(D) Sufi
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Correct Answer: (B) Carnatic

Explanation: Tyagaraja composed in the Carnatic music tradition.

Q9Art & Culture

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is located in which state?

(A) Karnataka
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Kerala
(D) Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: (B) Tamil Nadu

Explanation: Brihadeeswarar Temple is in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Q10Environment

Kaziranga National Park is primarily known for conservation of which animal?

(A) Asiatic Lion
(B) One-horned Rhinoceros
(C) Bengal Tiger
(D) Snow Leopard
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Correct Answer: (B) One-horned Rhinoceros

Explanation: Kaziranga is famous for the one-horned rhinoceros.

Q11Environment

In which year was the Wildlife Protection Act enacted in India?

(A) 1970
(B) 1972
(C) 1980
(D) 1991
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Correct Answer: (B) 1972

Explanation: The Wildlife Protection Act was passed in 1972.

Q12Environment

The El Nino phenomenon typically causes what effect on Indian monsoon rainfall?

(A) Excess rainfall
(B) Deficient rainfall
(C) No change
(D) Only cyclones
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Correct Answer: (B) Deficient rainfall

Explanation: El Nino is associated with deficient monsoon rainfall in India.

Q13Static GK

Who authored the book 'The Discovery of India'?

(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Subhas Chandra Bose
(D) B.R. Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: (B) Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation: The book was written by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Q14Static GK

Which award is given for outstanding performance in sports in India?

(A) Padma Shri
(B) Arjuna Award
(C) Nobel Prize
(D) Pulitzer Prize
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Correct Answer: (B) Arjuna Award

Explanation: Arjuna Award is India's highest sporting honour.

Q15Static GK

Where is the headquarters of FIFA located?

(A) London
(B) Zurich
(C) Paris
(D) New York
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Correct Answer: (B) Zurich

Explanation: FIFA headquarters is in Zurich, Switzerland.

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