General Knowledge Questions and Answers

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(Q1) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

Who among the following is known as a pioneering dance educationist and a prominent Mohiniyattam exponent?

A

Mohanrao Kallianpurkar

B

Shagun Butani

C

Madhavi Mudgal

D

Dr Kanak Rele

(Q2) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

During which of the following period Ostriches were found in India?

A

Neolithic

B

Mesolithic

C

Chalcolithic

D

Palaeolithic

(Q3) General Knowledge » Sports Knowledge

In Table Tennis, how many lets are allowed in a row on a serve?

A

One 

B

 Unlimited

C

Three

D

Two

(Q4) General Knowledge » Geography

Which layer of atmosphere helps in radio transmission?

A

Exosphere

B

Thermosphere

C

Stratosphere

D

Mesosphere

(Q5) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

Which of the following Indian classical dance forms uses various colours on face to symbolise the characters?

A

Bharatanatyam

B

Odissi

C

Mohiniattam

D

Kathakali

(Q6) General Knowledge » Economy

The value of GDP at the current prevailing prices is called _______.

A

nominal GDP

B

current GDP

C

real GDP

D

domestic GDP

(Q7) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research

Which of the following is commonly known as Quicklime?

A

Cacl2

B

CaSO4

C

CaO

D

Ca(OH)2

(Q8) General Knowledge » General Policy

In August 2022, the “SMILE-75 Initiative” was launched by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. What is the objective of this scheme?

A

To make our cities/town and municipal areas begging-free.

B

To improve immunisation coverage for children and pregnant women in India

C

To provide education and training to the weaker sections of the society

D

To accelerate the development of biopharmaceuticals

(Q9) General Knowledge » Constitution

In which year were the 73rd and 74th amendments passed by the Parliament?

A

1992

B

1990

C

1989

D

1995

(Q10) General Knowledge » Sports Knowledge

Where and when will the fourth edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games be held?

A

2026, Dakar

B

2024 Nanjing

C

2024 Gangwon

D

2023 Buenos Aires

(Q11) General Knowledge » Static GK

According to census 2011, which is the least populous state in India?

A

Sikkim

B

Nagaland

C

Goa

D

Arunachal Pradesh

(Q12) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

Where is the Sair-E-Gul Faroshan festival held?

A

Delhi

B

Mussoorie

C

Mumbai

D

Shimla

(Q13) General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Birju Maharaj was awarded which of the following awards in 2012?

A

Filmfare Award

B

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award

C

National Film Award

D

Sangam Kala Award

(Q14) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research

______ in a particular direction is velocity.

A

Speed

B

Displacement

C

Distance

D

Acceleration

(Q15) General Knowledge » Science and Scientific Research

Which of the following is an organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H5 used as a perfume, fragrance and solvent?

A

Acetophenone 

B

Anisole 

C

Aniline

D

Toluene 

(Q16) General Knowledge » General Policy

Which road plan in India was the first attempt for the Road Development Programme between 1943-1963?

A

Nagpur Road Plan

B

Lucknow Road Plan

C

Poona Road Plan

D

Bombay Road Plan

(Q17) General Knowledge » Constitution

The ___________ is a set of written rules that are accepted by all people living within a country.

A

Bill

B

Constitution

C

Writ

D

Document

(Q18) General Knowledge » Art and Culture

Roshan Kumari is an exponent of which Indian classical dance form?

A

Kathak 

B

Bharatanatyam

C

Odissi

D

Kathakali

(Q19) General Knowledge » History

The Chinese Buddhist pilgrim, Xuan Zang, came to the Indian subcontinent about _____ years ago.

A

1100

B

1400

C

1700

D

2000

(Q20) General Knowledge » Economy

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of E-Commerce?

A

Cost saving and price reduction

B

Wider choice

C

Late response to customer needs

D

Improved customer services