(Q1) General Knowledge » Geography
What happens to the salinity at the surface of the ocean?
Increases by the loss of water to ice or evaporation
Decreases by transpiration
Decreases by the loss of water to ice or evaporation
Increases by the precipitation process
(Q2) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors
T Balasaraswati, a dance legend from India was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for her contribution to Indian art and culture, in which of the following dance forms?
Manipuri
Kathakali
Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
(Q3) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research
Identify the disease that is caused due to inadequate secretion of the hormone insulin from the pancreas?
Tuberculosis
Blood cancer
Diabetes mellitus
Gall stones
(Q4) General Knowledge » Art and Culture
Of which of the following forms are Kelucharan Mahapatra, Sonal Mansingh and Geeta Mahalik famous dancers?
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniattam
Kuchipudi
Odissi
(Q5) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors
Renowned dancer and actor Minati Mishra was conferred with the Padma Shri for her significant contribution to which of the following Classical Dance forms?
Kathak
Odissi
Kathakali
Manipuri
(Q6) General Knowledge » General Policy
In October 2021, an order was issued by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Rajasthan to give the benefits of a pension scheme to all persons within __________________ categories of disabilities under the 'Rajasthan Social Security Special Persons Pension Scheme' in the state.
15
21
17
19
(Q7) General Knowledge » Books and Authors
Which of the following is the autobiography of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad?
Freedom at Midnight
India Wins Freedom
The Man Who Divided India
Partition
(Q8) General Knowledge » Static GK
Who among the following is NOT a Veena player?
Jasraj
Sundaram Balchander
Veenai Dhanammal
Jayanthi Kumaresh
(Q9) General Knowledge » General Policy
In April 2021, the state government of Assam launched the Tractor Distribution Scheme under the Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojna (CMSGUY) for farmers, with the objectives of reviving the agriculture sector and helping in doubling the farmer’s income by ___________________.
2024
2023
2022
2025
(Q10) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, often touted as Tansen of the 20th century is famous for which of the following music genres?
Carnatic music
Sufi devotional
Ghazals
Hindustani classical music
(Q11) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors
Who among the following is India’s only publicly well-known woman shehnai player?
Gauhar Jaan
Rasoolan Bai
Binodini Dasi
Bageshwari Qamar
(Q12) General Knowledge » Geography
What type of climate do the two island regions of India, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands experience?
Hot semi-arid climate
Subtropical highland climate
Humid subtropical climate
Tropical warm climate
(Q13) General Knowledge » Books and Authors
The book ‘Man Kautuhal’ was compiled by which of the following kings of Medieval India?
Rajashekhara Varman
Raja Mansingh Tomar
Parantaka Viranarayana
Krishna II
(Q14) General Knowledge » General Policy
A mentorship programme to train young authors named 'Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors' (YUVA) scheme was launched in June 2021. Under the mentorship scheme, a consolidated scholarship of _____________ per month was proposed to be paid for a period of six months per author.
₹45,000
₹30,000
₹25,000
₹50,000
(Q15) General Knowledge » Agriculture
What type of farming is Kumari which is practiced in Western Ghats?
Intensive farming
Primitive Subsistence farming
Plantation farming
Horticulture farming
(Q16) General Knowledge » Art and Culture
It is Elephanta Festival' named after the Elephanta Caves.
Gujarat
Kerala
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
(Q17) General Knowledge » Books and Authors
Who is the author of the historical book ‘Delhi: A Novel’?
Anita Desai
Khushwant Singh
Ahmed Ali
Nayantara Sahgal
(Q18) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors
Which Emmy Award-nominated Indian choreographer has won the 10th Annual 'World Choreography Award 2020'?
Shiamak Davar
Prabhu Deva
Ganesh Acharya
Suresh Mukund
(Q19) General Knowledge » Sports Knowledge
In February 2022, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) established a para centre under its National Centre of Excellence Scheme at which of the following SAI regional centres?
Kolkata
Gandhinagar
Sonipat
Lucknow
(Q20) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research
Which of the following microscopic cells are of an amoeboid shape with a distinctive central membrane?
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Guard cells
Nerve cells