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Q :  

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station was designed by

(A) Fazlur Rahman Khan

(B) Frei Otto

(C) Frederick William Stevens

(D) Santiago Calatrava

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly known as Victoria Terminus) in Mumbai, India, was designed by the British architect Frederick William Stevens. The station, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a historic railway station and a remarkable example of Victorian Gothic architecture in India. It was completed in 1888 and has since been an iconic landmark in Mumbai.


Q :  

Which of these is not an Indian Musical Instrument?

(A) Sitar

(B) Bansuri

(C) Madal

(D) Tanpura

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Madal is not an Indian musical instrument. The Madal is a traditional percussion instrument that is commonly used in Nepal. It is a double-headed drum played with both hands and is an integral part of Nepali folk and classical music. While there may be some cultural overlap and influences between India and Nepal, the Madal is not considered an Indian musical instrument.



Q :  

Green colour in Indian National Flag signifies _______.

(A) Valour

(B) Sacrifice

(C) Relation to soil and prosperity

(D) Truth

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The green color in the Indian National Flag signifies faith, fertility, and valor. It is associated with the greenery of the land, the prosperity of the nation, and the faith and valor of its people. The white stripe next to the green one represents truth and peace, while the saffron color at the top symbolizes courage and sacrifice. 


Q :  

English is the official language of _________.

(A) Chandigarh

(B) Dadra and Nagar Haveli

(C) Daman and Diu

(D) Delhi

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

English is one of the official languages of Chandigarh. Chandigarh, as a Union Territory in India, follows a bilingual approach. Both English and Punjabi are used as official languages in Chandigarh. English is typically used for official and administrative purposes, while Punjabi, the regional language, is also widely spoken and understood by the local population.


Q :  

Which day is celebrated as World Suicide Prevention Day?

(A) 17 July

(B) 23 August

(C) 9 September

(D) 10 September

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10th each year. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and promoting worldwide efforts to prevent suicides. It provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and governments to come together to work towards reducing the stigma associated with suicide and to promote mental health awareness. Various events and activities are organized globally to support suicide prevention efforts on World Suicide Prevention Day.


  

Top 500 Common GK Questions and Answers

  Q :  

National Insurance Awareness Day was observed on which day?

(A) 26 June

(B) 27 June

(C) 28 June

(D) 29 June

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

What was the original name of Mirabehn, an associate and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi?

(A) Oliver Schriener

(B) Millie Graham Polock

(C) Madeline Slade

(D) Margarate Cousins

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Under which among the following treaties, Clive had secured the grant of the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa from Mughal Emperor Shah Alam?

(A) Treaty of Allahabad

(B) Treaty of Buxar

(C) Treaty of Bassein

(D) Treaty of Sugauli

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The British East India Company ceased to be a trading Company via which among the following legislation?

(A) Pitts India Act of 1784

(B) Charter Act of 1833

(C) Charter Act of 1813

(D) Government of India Act 1858

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

At which among the following places, the All India Muslim League was established in 1906?

(A) Dhaka

(B) Naypyidaw

(C) Islamabad

(D) Muscat

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Who among the following was called by Jahangir as “English Khan”?

(A) Sir Thomas Roe

(B) William Hawkins

(C) Henry Middleton

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act specifies guardianship for marriage?

(A) Section 6

(B) Section 7

(C) Section 8

(D) Section 9

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is divided into how many parts?

(A) 2

(B) 3

(C) 4

(D) 5

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The headquarters of Central Consumer Protection Authority is proposed in?

(A) Mumbai

(B) New Delhi

(C) Hyderabad

(D) Lucknow

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Criminal conspiracy is a distinct and substantive offence added to the Indian Penal Code in which year?

(A) 1912

(B) 1913

(C) 1914

(D) 1915

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The IPC which was passed in the year 1860 consisted of how many chapters?

(A) 23

(B) 24

(C) 25

(D) 26

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which among the following country is not a part of the TAPI pipeline?

(A) Pakistan

(B) Pakistan

(C) Afganistan

(D) Tajikistan

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

What is the growth rate experienced by passenger air traffic in India in the last decade?

(A) 23%

(B) 18%

(C) 11%

(D) 8%

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who developed Least Available Depth Information(LADIS) Portal?

(A) National Remote Sensing Authority

(B) DRDO

(C) ISRO

(D) Inland Waterways Authority of India

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which among the following is the largest insurance company in India?

(A) ICICI Prudential

(B) Life Insurance Corporation of India(LIC)

(C) General Insurance corporation of India

(D) HDFC Life Insurance

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The basic principle to decide the Minimum Support Prices in India is that they are around ___times of the production cost?

(A) 1.5

(B) 1.8

(C) 2.2

(D) 2.2

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The above breed of goat for milk production is?

(A) Jamnapari

(B) Lohi

(C) Sirohi

(D) Alvari

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The Surti is a breed of which animal?

(A) Goat

(B) Cow

(C) Buffalo

(D) Camel

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The best breed of buffalo is considered in terms of milk?

(A) Murrah

(B) Bhadavari

(C) Jafravadi

(D) Surti

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which breed of sheep provides the best quality of them?

(A) Chokla

(B) Jaisalmeri

(C) Merino

(D) drain

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Ramanapari is the main breed of which animal?

(A) Cow

(B) Sheep

(C) Goat

(D) Buffalo

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Kakrapar Atomic Power Staon is located in____ 

(A) Tamil Nadu

(B) Gujarat

(C) Madhya Pradesh

(D) Uarakhand

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched which initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas as an alternative, green transport fuel?

(A) Petrotech

(B) SATAT

(C) Saksham

(D) Ujjwala

(E) None of these

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Petroleum Minister launches SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas as an alternative, green transport fuel.


Q :  

‘Medini Puraskar Yojna’ aims at promoting the original writing of books in which language?

(A) English

(B) Hindi

(C) Bengali

(D) Telugu

(E) Sanskrit

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Medini Puraskar Yojna is an award that aims at promoting original writing of books in Hindi.


Q :  

Microdot technology to be launched by the Government of India to check ____.

(A) Vehicle thefts

(B) Bank thefts

(C) Gold smuggling

(D) illegal transactions

(E) Cybercrime

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The central government has decided to implement microdot technology to investigate incidents of vehicle theft in the country. Under this, automobile manufacturers will be asked to spray thousands of tiny laser dots with the vehicle identification number all over the vehicle, including the engine. This way, it will be easy to track any vehicle at any time. As of now, more than 2 lakh vehicles are stolen in India every year, with Delhi at the top position in such cases.



Q :  

Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) India's first indigenously built engine-less train is built and designed by ____.

(A) Integral Coach Factory, Chennai

(B) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala

(C) Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli

(D) Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi

(E) None of these

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

It was designed and built by the Coach Factory, Chennai (ICF) over a period of 18 months under the Make in India initiative of the Government of India.


Q :  

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is dedicating this year's Nelson Mandela International Day to Action Against ____.

(A) Injustice

(B) Terrorism

(C) Poverty

(D) Slavery

(E) None of these

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on 18 July by the United Nations to commemorate the birthday of Nobel Peace Prize-winning former South African President Nelson Mandela. It was decided to celebrate it annually on 18 July 2010, when Mandela turned 92.


Q :  

National Defence Academy is situated at ?

(A) Kolkata

(B) Delhi

(C) Pune

(D) Dehradun

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The NDA is located at Khadakwasla near Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the premier institution for training officers for the Indian Armed Forces. Dehradun, on the other hand, is home to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), which trains officers for the Indian Army.


Q :  

Which author has authored the book 'Azad Bachpan Ki Aur'?

(A) Kailash Satyarthi

(B) Radhakanta Adiga

(C) Deepak Mishra

(D) Subhash Chandra

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is Kailash Satyarthi.



Q :  

Indian government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing criminal data

(A) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

(B) National Automatic Fingerprint Recognition System

(C) National Crime Records Bureau

(D) None of the above

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The Apex bank providing refinance for agriculture in India is

(A) R.B.I

(B) NABARD

(C) LDB

(D) SBI

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In which year Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana was started in India?

(A) 1997—98

(B) 1999—2000

(C) 2000—2001

(D) 1998—99

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The coating of zinc on water pipes made of iron to protect it from corrosion is called?

(A) plating of zinc

(B) alloying

(C) Vulcanization

(D) Galvanization

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

The Cellular Jail on Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now named after which legend?

(A) Subhash Chandra Bose

(B) Veer Savarkar

(C) Sardar Bhagat Singh

(D) Bunckim Chandra Chatterjee

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu belongs to which Indian state-

(A) Manipur

(B) Assam

(C) Tripura

(D) Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The 'India Energy Outlook Report 2021' was released on—

(A) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

(B) Ministry of energy

(C) NITI Aayog

(D) International Energy Agency

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

What is the ratio of Central and State share for all categories of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana-Micro Irrigation (PMKSYMI)?

(A) 40:60

(B) 50:50

(C) 60:40

(D) 70:30

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Between which two countries does Maitri Express run?

(A) Pakistan and Bangladesh

(B) Bangladesh and Nepal

(C) India and Bangladesh

(D) India and Pakistan

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who gave the slogan 'One Person, One Empire and One Leader'?

(A) Hitler

(B) Napoleon

(C) Jar

(D) Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

‘The wildlife Protection Act’ was enforced in Indian in the year

(A) 1962

(B) 1972

(C) 1882

(D) 1992

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

What is the number of High Courts in India now?

(A) 18

(B) 22

(C) 24

(D) 25

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

By which constitutional amendment the fundamental right of education has been provided to the children of 6-14 years of India?

(A) 83rd Amendment, 2000

(B) 86th Amendment, 2002

(C) 81st Amendment, 2000

(D) 82nd Amendment, 2000

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In which of the following hymns of Rigveda we find the earliest mention of Chaturvarna system?

(A) Keshin Sukta

(B) Nardiya Sukta

(C) Purusha Sukta

(D) Pururava-Urvashi Dialogue Sukta

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who became the successor of Chandagupta Vikramaditya?

(A) Buddhagupta

(B) Kumaragupta I

(C) Vishnugupta

(D) Ramgupta

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who is known as the father of Indian Constitution?

(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(B) Subhas Chandra Bose and

(C) Dr. B. R. ambedkar

(D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Institutions of local self-government in big cities are called?

(A) Municipal Corporation

(B) Gram Sabha

(C) Panchayat

(D) Zilla Parishad

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

If one or both of our parents are Indian citizens, then we become?

(A) born citizen

(B) citizenship acquired

(C) foreign national

(D) none of the above

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

India is considered a 'Republic' mainly because?

(A) The head of state is elected

(B) It got independence on 15th August, 1947

(C) It has its own written constitution

(D) His government is according to the parliamentary system

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

By what other name is the parliamentary system of government known?

(A) Responsive Government

(B) Responsible Government

(C) Federal Government

(D) Presidential Government

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which of the following subjects is not in the Central List?

(A) Citizenship

(B) Banking

(C) mail and telegram

(D) Jungle

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In which two states of India Thorium is found in sufficient quantity?

(A) Kerala and Tamil Nadu

(B) Kerala and Rajasthan

(C) Kerala and Odisha

(D) Kerala and Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which one of the following places has the highest potential for tidal power generation in India?

(A) Gulf of Kutch

(B) Sundarbans

(C) Pulk Strait

(D) Gulf of Khambat

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

With whom does the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India share the maritime boundary?

(A) Thailand and Indonesia

(B) Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia

(C) Thailand and Sri Lanka

(D) Thailand

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The Indian Railways is divided into how many zones?

(A) 14

(B) 16

(C) 17

(D) 20

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

When was the first National Forest Policy issued by the Government of India?

(A) 1948

(B) 1952

(C) 1962

(D) 1968

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Muga silk is produced by which only state in India?

(A) Bihar

(B) Assam

(C) West Bengal

(D) Odisha

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who is known as the "Second Buddha"?

(A) Maitreya

(B) Avalokiteshvara

(C) Ashvaghosha

(D) Padmasambhava

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

When did Yamuna Gases Ltd. Company get the distinction of attaining the leading position in the production of gases in Yamunanagar?

(A) 1973

(B) 1969

(C) 1975

(D) 1972

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who has become the first full-time finance minister of India?

(A) Kalpit Desai

(B) Nirmala Sitharaman

(C) Harmanpreet Kaur

(D) Sushma Swaraj

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

With which launch vehicle did India successfully launch the RISAT-2B satellite?

(A) PSLV-B41

(B) PSLV-C46

(C) PSLV-D2

(D) GSLV-C12

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

What was the rank of India in the Global Gender Gap Index 2021 Published by the World Economic Forum?

(A) 112

(B) 140

(C) 136

(D) 114

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

India also ranks poorly among its neighbours and is behind Bangladesh (71), Nepal (96), Sri Lanka (110), Maldives (117) and Bhutan (126). Only Iran (143), Pakistan (145) and Afghanistan (146) perform worse than India in south Asia. In 2021, India ranked 140 out of a total 156 countries on the index.


Q :  

Who among the following was the founder of Ramakrishna Mission?

(A) Raja Rammohan Roy

(B) Swami Vivekanand

(C) Swami Dayanand Saraswati

(D) Atmaram Pandurang

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which of the following cities will host the 2032 Olympics?

(A) Brisbane

(B) Sydney

(C) Canberra

(D) Perth

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Zen garden and kaizen Academy in______.

(A) Panaji, Goa

(B) Amritsar, Punjab

(C) Ahmedabad, Gujarat

(D) Puna, Maharashtra

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

What is the literal meaning of the word 'Arya'?

(A) Veer

(B) sacrificer

(C) Scholar

(D) superior or noble

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which ruler of the Gupta period has been called 'Kaviraj'?

(A) Srigupta

(B) Skandagupta

(C) Samudragupta

(D) Chandragupta II

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

In which year did the Congress pass the resolution of 'Quit India Movement'?

(A) 1941

(B) 1942

(C) 1940

(D) 1946

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Sagar in Gagar'?

(A) to say deeply in a nutshell

(B) to express small things in many words

(C) drowning the Gagri in the ocean

(D) to exaggerate

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Who is called the father of modern Panchayati Raj system?

(A) Mohanlal Sukhadia

(B) Jawaharlal Nehru

(C) Sardar Patel

(D) Rajiv Gandhi

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Where was the 'Azad Hind Fauj' established?

(A) Italy

(B) India

(C) Singapore

(D) Japan

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Why was the Young Husband Mission sent?

(A) To occupy Burma

(B) To stop French imperialism in Iran

(C) To thwart Russian conspiracy in Tibet

(D) To establish dominance over Nepal

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which of the following had the greatest impact on the first generation English educated youth of Bengal?

(A) Keshav Chandra Sen

(B) Raja Rammohun Roy

(C) William Derozio

(D) William Carey

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The operation carried out by the British ruler to arrest the leaders of the Quit India Movement was

(A) Operation Thunder Volt

(B) Operation Blue Star

(C) Operation Zero Hour

(D) Operation Reinder Paste

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Who among the following received the Nobel Prize at least twice?

(A) Winston Churchill

(B) Georges Chaupak

(C) Octavio Paz

(D) Madame Curie

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

The first woman to get the Jnanpith Award in the field of literature?

(A) Subhadra Kumari Chauhan

(B) Ashapurna Devi

(C) Mahadevi Verma

(D) Amrita Pritam

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who was the first Indian to win the Magsaysay Award?

(A) Indira Gandhi

(B) Vinoba Bhave

(C) Kiran Bedi

(D) T. N. Seshan

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Universal blood provider is?

(A) A class

(B) O class

(C) AB square

(D) B class

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who presided over the first session of the All India Trade Union Congress?

(A) Lal Lajpat Rai

(B) Kasturbhai Lalbhai

(C) Kasturbhai Lalbhai

(D) Purshottam Das Tandon

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of these animals has become extinct sometime back?

(A) Dinosaurs

(B) Dodo

(C) Mammoth

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which fruit is also known as “Poor man orange”?

(A) Potato

(B) Pumpkin

(C) New Zealand grapefruit

(D) Pea

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The New Zealand grapefruit, also known as the Poorman, Poorman orange, poorman's orange, poor man's orange, and goldfruit, is a type of citrus fruit grown in New Zealand.


Q :  

Which is the shortest railway zone in the country?

(A) West Central Railway

(B) North Central Railway

(C) Northeast Frontier Railway

(D) East Central Railway

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

In which city is the headquarters of the Central Railway Zone located?

(A) Mumbai Churchgate

(B) Mumbai City

(C) Mumbai Shivaji Terminal

(D) Mumbai Andheri

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In which year did the first electric train run in India?

(A) 3 February 1929

(B) 3 February 1928

(C) 3 February 1925

(D) 3 February 1930

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Between which two cities did the first air-conditioned train run?

(A) Mumbai to Kolkata

(B) Mumbai to Baroda

(C) Mumbai to Hyderabad

(D) Mumbai to Delhi

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Tennis player Naomi Osaka belongs to which of the following country?

(A) Japan

(B) China

(C) South Korea

(D) America

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

When did the metro rail service start in India?

(A) 1984

(B) 1988

(C) 1999

(D) 1991

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Where is the electric engine manufactured from the following?

(A) Locomotive Works Chittaranjan

(B) Locomotive Works Jamshedpur

(C) Locomotive Works Patiala

(D) Locomotive Works Varanasi

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

When was the first Tatkal service started?

(A) 21 October 1997

(B) 20 December 1997

(C) 25 November 1997

(D) 22 January 1997

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

How many kilometer long is the Bogda Paripanjal, the country's longest railway?

(A) 11.26 km

(B) 8.6 km

(C) 9.02 km

(D) 5.1 km

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

What was the name of the train that ran from Mumbai to Thane?

(A) Deccan Queen

(B) Fury Queen

(C) Black Beauty

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

What is the length of narrow gauge?

(A) 1 meter

(B) 0 .610 m

(C) 2 .031 m

(D) 0 0.762 m

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who is called the father of railways?

(A) Rudolph Diesel

(B) Richard Travethick

(C) George Stephens

(D) Others

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

In which year Railway Protection Force (RPF) was formed?

(A) 1885

(B) 1880

(C) 1888

(D) 1882

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In which city was the second metro started in India?

(A) Bhopal

(B) Delhi

(C) Mumbai

(D) Kolkata

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The name of the 'lander' of Chandrayaan-2 is

(A) Vikram

(B) Vijay

(C) Param

(D) Pragyan

Correct Answer : A

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