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General Knowledge - GK
General Knowledge - GK
KNOWLEDGE minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for
life—Confucius
Ans. The Indochina War took place between 1946 - April 1975.
5. Name the nodal agency of the 'Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission'?
Ans. The theme for World Leprosy Day 2022 is 'United for Dignity'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Ans. Amalgam
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.
Ans. Lignite
Ans. Assam
Ans. Bituminous
Karnataka
Ans. Limestone
30. What are the negative factors that cause such fearful depletion of the flora and
fauna?
Ans. The branch of agriculture deals with the art, science, technology, and business of
plant cultivation.
32. Name one Rabi crop
Ans. Wheat
Ans. Orissa
Ans. Chhotanagpur
Ans. Karnataka
Ans. Copper
Ans. Potash
Ans. Bauxite
42. . Who said the famous slogan, "Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Main Tumhe Aazadi
Dunga'?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bhagat Singh
C. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Mangal Pandey
Ans. C
Explanation: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist whose patriotism
towards India has left a mark in the hearts of many Indians. He is famously known as the
founder of 'Azad Hind Fauj' and his famous slogan is 'Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Main Tumhe
Aazadi Dunga'.
43. . 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 B
D. Only A
Ans. C
Explanation: Grasslands are the areas that are dominated by a nearly continuous cover of
grasses. It is one of the most widespread of all major vegetation in the world. 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, and Downs in Australia.
A. Scurvy
B. Bleeding Gums
C. Chronic Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
D. All the above
Ans. D
Explanation: Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that is to be consumed in the everyday life
of a person. It is present in certain foods and vegetables and is a vitamin to watch out for.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and an antioxidant that protects the cells and tissues
of the body. Diseases caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C are scurvy, chronic
inflammation and oxidative stress, poor hair, bleeding gums, anaemia, and poor
metabolism.
A. Carrot
B. Cassava
C. Onion
D. All the above
Ans. D
Explanation: Carrot, Cassava, and Onion all are root vegetables.
1. Fructose
2. Glucose
3. Sucrose
4. Lactose
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. C
Explanation: Sucrose and Lactose are disaccharides.
47. Which of the following officers was present in the village during the Mughal
administration?
A. Muqaddam
B. Patwari
C. Chowkidar
D. All the above
Ans. D
Explanation: During the Mughal administration, the village officers were Muqaddam,
Patwari, and Chowkidar.
48. 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.
49. Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution states "Equality of
Opportunity in public employment"?
A. Article 16
B. Article 17
C. Article 18
D. Article 19
Ans. A
Explanation: Article 16 of Fundamental Rights states that no citizen shall on grounds
only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence, or any of them, be
ineligible for or discriminated against in respect of any employment or office under the
state.
A. 101.4 °C
B. 102.4 °C
C. 103.6 °C
D. None of the above
Ans. A
Explanation: The boiling point of 'Heavy Water' is 101.4 °C.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. 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.
52. Which of the following city is known as the Manchester of South India?
A. Coimbatore
B. Chennai
C. Madurai
D. Mysuru
Ans. A
Explanation: Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) is known as the Manchester of South India.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C
Explanation: ‘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.
54. In which of the following state of India Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located?
A. Chattisgarh
B. Jharkhand
C. Bihar
D. Madhya Pradesh
Ans. C
Explanation: Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located in the India Nepal border in the West
Champaran district of Bihar.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
Explanation:
Dudhwa National Park: It is an IUCN Category II park (national park). 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. The northeastern boundary of the park is
shared with Nepal by the Mohana River.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. 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.
Ans. A
Explanation: Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk (AD 1722-1739): He founded Awadh as an
autonomous state in AD 1722. He was appointed as governor by Mughal Emperor
Muhammad Shah and played a very important role in imperial affairs during the Nadir
Shah invasion.
59. Consider the following statements regarding Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.
Ans. D
Explanation:
- The first meeting of the Legislative Council was held on 29 July 1937.
A. Nucleus
B. Golgi Body
C. Mitochondria
D. None of the above
Ans. C
Explanation: The process of cell respiration takes place in Mitochondria.
A. Kanishka
B. Bimbisara
C. Ajatshatru
D. Udayin
Ans. A
Explanation: Kanishka introduced the Shaka era.
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand
Ans. B
Explanation: Karnataka is known as the 'Silicon State' of India.
A. 20 February
B. 28 February
C. 3 March
D. 21 March
Ans. B
Explanation: National Science Day is observed on 28 February to pay tribute to Dr C.V
Raman for his discovery Raman Effect.
Ans. A
Explanation: The theme of International Women's Day 2022 is "Gender equality today
for a sustainable tomorrow", according to the UN.
A. 1840
B. 1842
C. 1850
D. 1855
Ans. B
Explanation: Bundela Revolt took place in 1842.
A. Shah Jahan
B. Ustad Aḥmad Lahawrī
C. Ustad Bismillah Khan
D. 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.
69. Consider the following statements.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. C
Explanation: ‘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.
70. In which of the following state of India Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located?
A. Chattisgarh
B. Jharkhand
C. Bihar
D. Madhya Pradesh
Ans. C
Explanation: Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located in the India Nepal border in the West
Champaran district of Bihar.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
Explanation:
Dudhwa National Park: It is an IUCN Category II park (national park). 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. The northeastern boundary of the park is
shared with Nepal by the Mohana River.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. 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.
Ans. A
Explanation: Saadat Khan Burhan-ul-Mulk (AD 1722-1739): He founded Awadh as an
autonomous state in AD 1722. He was appointed as governor by Mughal Emperor
Muhammad Shah and played a very important role in imperial affairs during the Nadir
Shah invasion.
1. North America
2. Asia
3. Africa
4. Australia
1. Indian Ocean
2. Pacific Ocean
3. Arctic Ocean
4. Atlantic Ocean
1. Param8000
2. param80000
3. param800
4. param8
1. Sharke
2. Blue whale
3. Elephant
4. Giraffe
1. Tiger
2. White Elephant
3. African Elephant
4. Crocodile
1. Rafflesia
2. Jasmine
3. Balloon Flower
4. Camellia
1. Uttarakhand
2. Telangana
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Madhya Pradesh
1. Hindi
2. Urdu
3. Japanese
4. French
1. Gujarat
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. West Bengal
1. Asia
2. South America
3. Australia
4. Africa
1. Beas
2. Jhalam
3. Sutlej
4. Ganga
1. Vatican City
2. Bhutan
3. Nepal
4. Shri Lanka
1. KALAHARI
2. GOBI
3. TAKLAMAKAN
4. SAHARA
1. Morarji Desai
2. Vallabhbhai Patel
3. Devi Lal
4. Charan Singh
1. Africa
2. South Asia
3. North America
4. Australia
1. 20
2. 26
3. 24
4. 21
1. Cheetah
2. Springbok
3. Lion
4. House Centipede
97. Which is the highest dam of India?
1. Rihand Dam
2. Tehri Dam
3. Mettur Dam
4. Sardar Sarovar Dam
1. 30
2. 31
3. 28
4. 29
1. N
2. M
3. W
4. S
1. Asia
2. Australia
3. Arctic
4. Africa
1. Benjamin
2. Benjamin Franklin
3. Leonardo da Vinci
4. Vikings
1. Zinc
2. Lithium
3. Platinum
4. Gold
1. 10
2. 9
3. 7
4. 11
1. Ear
2. Mouth
3. Brain
4. Nose
1. Dehradun
2. Agra
3. Ranchi
4. Mumbai
1. Modem
2. Mouse
3. CPU
4. RAM
1. The Earth
2. Mars
3. Mercury
4. Saturn
1. Planet
2. Comet
3. Pulsar
4. Star
1. The Earth
2. Mercury
3. Venus
4. Pluto
116. How many players are there in an ice hockey team?
1. 5
2. 7
3. 8
4. 6
1. 10
2. 9
3. 6
4. 11
1. 2
2. 10
3. 6
4. 5
1. New York
2. Washington, D.C.
3. Los Angeles
4. Philadelphia
1. London
2. Liverpool
3. Bristol
4. Edinburgh
1. 500
2. 2000
3. 100
4. 1000
1. 1965
2. 1955
3. 1945
4. 1950
1. 1917
2. 1920
3. 1919
4. 1918
1. 1949
2. 1950
3. 1951
4. 1952
1. 1947
2. 1948
3. 1949
4. 1950
5.