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50 GK Questions with Answers for Competitive Exams

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GK Questions with Answers

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50 GK Questions with Answers for Competitive Exams

Q :  

During which of the following years did Qutbuddin Aybak rule?

(A) 1206 – 1210

(B) 1320 – 1324

(C) 1290 – 1296

(D) 1266 – 1287

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

He ruled only for four years (1206 – 1210).


Q :  

Which of the following combinations of ‘RBI Tool – Monetary instrument’ is correct?

(A) Qualitative – Moral Suasion

(B) Quantitative – Marginal requirement

(C) Qualitative - Cash Reserve ratio

(D) Qualitative – Open Market Operations

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is Qualitative – Moral Suasion. Monetary policy refers to the policy of the central bank with regard to the use of monetary instruments under its control to achieve the goals specified in the Act. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is vested with the responsibility of conducting monetary policy.


Q :  

Which of the following pairs of 'number – composition' is correct?

I. Atomic number – number of protons

II. Mass number – Sum of the number of neutrons and protons

(A) Only I

(B) Neither I nor II

(C) Both I and II

(D) Only II

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

In which of the following is an endemic species?

(A) Nicobar pigeon

(B) Indian wild ass

(C) Desert fox

(D) Indian rhino

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of the following statement is correct regarding large dams?

I. They have social problems because they displace many peasants and tribals without adequate compensation or rehabilitation.

II. They have Environmental problems because they contribute enormously to deforestation and the loss of biological diversity.

(A) Only I

(B) Both I and II

(C) Only II

(D) Neither I nor II

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which Indian freedom fighter is also known as Bismarck of India?

(A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(B) Mahatma Gandhi

(C) Lal Bahadur Shastri

(D) Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

India's Bismarck: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.


Q :  

What is the radius of the earth?

(A) 7456 km

(B) 6371 km

(C) 5619 km

(D) 4728 km

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which of the following pairs of 'mineral–source' is correct?

I. Vitamin A – Papaya

II. Iron – Spinach

(A) Both I and II

(B) Neither I nor II

(C) Only I

(D) Only II

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

As per the census of 2011, what is the annual growth rate in the population of India from 2001 to 2011?

(A) 1.97 per cent

(B) 1.64 per cent

(C) 2.16 percent

(D) 2.22 percent

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

According to the Census Report 2011, India's population grew between 2001-2011, at annual average rate of 1.64%.


Q :  

Which of the following pairs of "players in a team – sport" is correct?

I. 11 – basketball

II. 11 – volleyball

(A) Both I and II

(B) Neither I nor II

(C) Only I

(D) Only II

Correct Answer : B

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