Common GK Questions

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Indian Forest Research Institute (IFRI) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. Dehradun serves as the headquarters for IFRI, which is a premier institution dedicated to research and education in the field of forestry and forest management. The institute plays a vital role in conducting research, providing training, and disseminating information related to forestry and environmental conservation in India.

Correct Answer : C

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%. The literacy rate in Bihar is 63.82% according to the 2011 census. The state has a male literacy of 73.39% and a female literacy rate of 53.33%

Correct Answer : B

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The "Red Data Book" is a list of rare plants, animals, fungi and other organisms that are considered to be at maximum risk of extinction. It contains information on the status, distribution, and conservation of these species. Through the Red Data book, the conservation needs of these organisms are understood and necessary steps are planned for their protection.

Correct Answer : B

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
National Science Day in India is celebrated on February 28th every year. This day commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman on February 28, 1928, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. National Science Day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Indian scientists and to promote scientific temper and curiosity in the country.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

SAARC, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, was formed in 1985. The correct answer is:

(C) 1985

SAARC was established on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with the signing of the SAARC Charter by the leaders of its founding member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The organization aims to foster regional cooperation and development in South Asia.