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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

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

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

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

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

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   

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

General Knowledge » Awards and Honors

Padma Bhushan awardee Ustad Sabri Khan was a ______ player.

A

sarangi

B

Flute

C

Sarod

D

santoor

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

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

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

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

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