General Knowledge Questions and Answers

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(Q1) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

The Sattriya dance form was introduced in 15th century AD by ___________.

A

Vallabhacharya

B

Govindacharya 

C

Mahapurusha Sankaradeva

D

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu 

(Q2) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research

Which of the following pair type of nutrient – nutrient is correct?
I. Macronutrient – Iron
II. Micronutrient – Calcium

A

Neither I nor II

B

Both I and II

C

Only II

D

Only I

(Q3) General Knowledge » History

Who among the following was the commander of Muhammad Ghori, and also founded the slave dynasty in India?

A

Aram Shah II

B

Ghiyasud din Balban

C

Iltutmish

D

Qutub-Din Aibak

(Q4) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

Which of the following options best describes the meaning of Nritta in the Kuchipudi dance form?

A

Interpretative Dancing

B

Abstract Narrative Dancing

C

Narrative Dancing

D

Non-Narrative and Abstract Dancing

(Q5) General Knowledge » Geography

EI-Nino is a complex weather system that appears once every three to ______ years, bringing drought, floods and other weather extremes to different parts of the world.

A

six

B

four

C

nine

D

seven

(Q6) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

Which of the following is the main percussion instrument used in the performance of Mohiniyattam dance?

A

Edakka

B

Nagada

C

Dhumsa

D

Sitar

(Q7) General Knowledge » Constitution

Which Part of the Indian Constitution is known as ‘Magna Carta of India’?

A

Part IV

B

Part II

C

Part VI

D

Part III

(Q8) General Knowledge » History

Revolutionary hero Ashfaqulla Khan was sentenced to death for _________________.

A

burning of the Chauri Chaura police station

B

the Kakori Train Robbery

C

the murder of Saunders

D

the Alipore Conspiracy Case

(Q9) General Knowledge » History

The All-India Khilafat Conference in November 1919 took place at:

A

 Delhi

B

 Lucknow

C

 Lahore

D

 Bombay

(Q10) General Knowledge » Sports Knowledge

In which of the following years was the decision taken during the IOC Executive Board meeting held in Lausanne to include 4 × 400m mixed relay event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

A

 2019

B

2016

C

2018

D

 2020

(Q11) General Knowledge » Geography

Which of the following is a temperate marine climate with substantial rainfall in all seasons?

A

BSh

B

BSk

C

Am

D

Cfb

(Q12) General Knowledge » Miscellaneous

Which of the following is NOT a factor which should be kept in mind when planning meals for a family?

A

Season

B

Economic factor

C

Nutritional need

D

Environment

(Q13) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

Which of the following classical dances is referred to as the dance of the storytellers?

A

Kathak

B

Kathakali

C

Odissi

D

Kuchipudi

(Q14) General Knowledge » Constitution

Which of following Articles of the Constitution, gives the right to consult a legal practitioner of one's choice?

A

Article 20

B

Article 19

C

Article 22

D

Article 21

(Q15) General Knowledge » Constitution

Which of the following Articles establishes the provision of the Right to Education?

A

Article 21A

B

Article 20 (1)

C

Article 22 (3)

D

Article 23

(Q16) General Knowledge » Polity

Which is NOT correct about the President of India? 

A

Every bill passed by the Parliament goes to the President for his assent before it becomes a law. 

B

He has veto power by which he can withhold or refuse to give assent to Bills including Money Bill passed by the Parliament. 

C

The President holds office for a period of five years.  

D

He is a part of the Parliament.  

(Q17) General Knowledge » History

The Communist Party of India was founded at ________ in October 1920.

A

 Britain

B

 Lahore

C

Tashkent

D

 Calcutta

(Q18) General Knowledge » Static GK

Which hill is NOT a part of the Meghalaya Plateau?

A

Khasi Hills

B

Jaintia Hills

C

Nilgiri Hills

D

Garo Hills

(Q19) General Knowledge » History

The Tripartite Struggle, also known as the Kannauj Triangle Wars, took place in the 8th and 9th centuries, between which of these three great Indian dynasties?

A

The Paramars, The Chauhans The Gahadavalas

B

The Pandayas, The Pratiharas and The Rashtrakutas

C

The Palas, The Pratiharas and The Rashtrakutas

D

The Cholas, The Pratiharas and The Rashtrakutas

(Q20) General Knowledge » Economy

According to LERMS policy,what percentage of foreign exchange earnings was required to exchange at the official exchange rate as determined by the RBI?

A

60%

B

20%

C

40%

D

30%