General Knowledge Questions and Answers

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(Q1) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research

Which disease refers to the inflammation of the liver caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents leading to a variety of health problems?

A

Tuberculosis

B

Hepatitis

C

Diabetes

D

Pneumonia

(Q2) General Knowledge » Books and Authors

Who among the following was the author of the famous work “Sangita Ratnakara”?

A

Ramamatya

B

Sharngadeva

C

Lochan Kavi

D

Jaidev

(Q3) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research

What components are often called the building blocks of the body that play a vital role in helping to repair and strengthen muscle tissues after exercise?

A

Micronutrients

B

Fats

C

Carbohydrates

D

Proteins

(Q4) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research

The given equation describes the _________ relation.
s = u t +1/2 a t2

A

distance-time

B

position-velocity

C

position-time

D

velocity-time

(Q5) General Knowledge » Static GK

In which region of India are Kotli Dun and Patli Dun located?

A

Between eastern Himalayas and the Shiwaliks

B

Between greater Himalayas and the Shiwaliks

C

Between lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks 

D

Between lesser Himalayas and outer Himalayas

(Q6) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research

How do humans acclimatise at high altitudes where atmospheric pressure is low for normal breathing?

A

By hibernating   

B

 By increasing white blood cell production, decreasing the binding affinity of haemoglobin and by increasing breathing rate  

C

By increasing red blood cell production, decreasing the binding affinity of haemoglobin and by increasing breathing rate  

D

By decreasing red blood cell production, decreasing the binding affinity of haemoglobin and by increasing breathing rate   

(Q7) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Who among the following has been conferred the prestigious title of ‘Maestro’ by London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with whom he had been the only Asian to have composed a full symphony as on 6th March 2022?

A

Ilaiyaraaja

B

 Gopi Sundar

C

 AR Rahman

D

Devi Sri Prasad

(Q8) General Knowledge » Books and Authors

Which Indian cartoonist’s autobiography is titled ‘The Tunnel of Time’?

A

RK Laxman 

B

 OV Vijayan

C

 Ajit Ninan

D

Mario Miranda

(Q9) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Which music director duo of India made their debut in the ‘Forbes India Celebrity 100 List 2015’?

A

 Vishal-Shekhar

B

Anand-Milind 

C

Shiv-Hari

D

 Ajay-Atul

(Q10) General Knowledge » Miscellaneous

Which of the following characters are correct about Phylum Echinodermata?

A

Gastrovascular cavity, flatworms, acoelomate

B

Roundworms, pseudocoelomate

C

Coelom present, bilateral symmetry

D

Gastrovascular cavity, coelom present

(Q11) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Who among the following won the National Film Award for Best Choreography at the 67th National Film Awards?

A

Raju Sundaram

B

Farah Khan

C

Remo Dsouza

D

Prabhu Deva

(Q12) General Knowledge » Constitution

Out of the given four alternatives, select the one that is NOT a constitutional body?

A

 National Human Rights Commission 

B

 Union Public Service Commission 

C

 Finance Commission 

D

 Election Commission 

(Q13) General Knowledge » General Policy

In which month of 2021 was the Gram Ujala Yojana, aimed at providing high-quality electricity at an affordable cost to villages across the country, launched in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh?

A

April

B

March

C

September

D

August

(Q14) General Knowledge » Economy

In India, CRR is fixed by _______________.

A

Ministry of Finance

B

Ministry of External Affairs

C

Life Insurance Corporation of India

D

Reserve Bank of India

(Q15) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Padma Bhushan awardee Ustad Sabri Khan was a ______ player.

A

sarangi

B

Flute

C

Sarod

D

santoor

(Q16) General Knowledge » Books and Authors

Who is the author of ‘The Interpreter of Maladies’?

A

Amitav Ghosh

B

Jhumpa Lahiri

C

Anita Desai

D

Alberto Vourvoulias

(Q17) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Padma Bhushan, Kanak Rele was conferred with the award for her significant contribution to which of the following dance forms?

A

Kathak

B

Bharatanatyam

C

Mohiniyattam

D

Kuchipudi

(Q18) General Knowledge » Agriculture

Which crop grows best in areas with hot, humid climate and requires temperature between 21°C to 37°C with well distributed rainfall or irrigation facilities of about 100 cm?

A

Oilseeds

B

Rice

C

Bajra

D

Pulses

(Q19) General Knowledge » Sports Knowledge

Which of the following is the first city in history to host the Paralympic Games for a second time?

A

Beijing

B

Brisbane

C

Tokyo

D

Sydney

(Q20) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Who was recognised as ‘Asthana Nartaki’ (resident dancer) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam?

A

Chinta Ravi Bala Krishna

B

Yamini Krishnamurthy

C

Mohanrao Kallianpurkar

D

Sunder Prasad