General Knowledge Questions and Answers


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(Q1) General Knowledge » Geography

What happens to the salinity at the surface of the ocean?

A

Increases by the loss of water to ice or evaporation  

B

Decreases by transpiration  

C

Decreases by the loss of water to ice or evaporation  

D

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?

A

Manipuri

B

Kathakali

C

Kuchipudi

D

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?

A

 Tuberculosis  

B

 Blood cancer 

C

 Diabetes mellitus  

D

Gall stones  

(Q4) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

Of which of the following forms are Kelucharan Mahapatra, Sonal Mansingh and Geeta Mahalik famous dancers?

A

Bharatanatyam

B

Mohiniattam

C

Kuchipudi

D

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?

A

Kathak

B

Odissi

C

Kathakali

D

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.

A

15

B

21

C

17

D

19

(Q7) General Knowledge » Books and Authors

Which of the following is the autobiography of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad?

A

Freedom at Midnight

B

India Wins Freedom

C

The Man Who Divided India

D

Partition

(Q8) General Knowledge » Static GK

Who among the following is NOT a Veena player?

A

Jasraj

B

Sundaram Balchander

C

Veenai Dhanammal

D

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 ___________________.

A

2024

B

2023

C

2022

D

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?

A

Carnatic music

B

Sufi devotional

C

Ghazals

D

Hindustani classical music

(Q11) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Who among the following is India’s only publicly well-known woman shehnai player?

A

Gauhar Jaan

B

Rasoolan Bai

C

Binodini Dasi

D

Bageshwari Qamar

(Q12) General Knowledge » Geography

What type of climate do the two island regions of India, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands experience?

A

Hot semi-arid climate 

B

Subtropical highland climate 

C

Humid subtropical climate 

D

Tropical warm climate 

(Q13) General Knowledge » Books and Authors

The book ‘Man Kautuhal’ was compiled by which of the following kings of Medieval India?

A

Rajashekhara Varman

B

Raja Mansingh Tomar

C

Parantaka Viranarayana

D

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.

A

₹45,000

B

₹30,000

C

₹25,000

D

₹50,000

(Q15) General Knowledge » Agriculture

What type of farming is Kumari which is practiced in Western Ghats?

A

Intensive farming

B

Primitive Subsistence farming

C

Plantation farming

D

Horticulture farming

(Q16) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

It is Elephanta Festival' named after the Elephanta Caves.

A

 Gujarat

B

 Kerala

C

Maharashtra 

D

 Madhya Pradesh

(Q17) General Knowledge » Books and Authors

Who is the author of the historical book ‘Delhi: A Novel’?

A

Anita Desai

B

Khushwant Singh

C

Ahmed Ali

D

Nayantara Sahgal

(Q18) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Which Emmy Award-nominated Indian choreographer has won the 10th Annual 'World Choreography Award 2020'?

A

 Shiamak Davar

B

Prabhu Deva 

C

 Ganesh Acharya

D

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?

A

 Kolkata 

B

 Gandhinagar 

C

 Sonipat 

D

 Lucknow 

(Q20) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research

Which of the following microscopic cells are of an amoeboid shape with a distinctive central membrane?

A

Red blood cells

B

White blood cells

C

Guard cells

D

Nerve cells