General Knowledge (GK) 2023-24: GK Questions, Topics, Mock Test, Practice Quiz
General Knowledge (GK) 2023-24: GK Questions
Q.1 The 'Dalong Village' covering an area of 11.35 sq. km. has recently (May 2017) been declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site under Section 37(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The village is situated in the Indian State of -
(A) Manipur
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Mizoram
(D) Maharashtra
Ans . B
Q.2 ........... is the first woman to head a public sector bank.
(A) Arundhati Bhattacharya
(B) Shikha Sharma
(C) Chanda Kochar
(D) Usha Ananthasubramanyan
Ans . A
Q.3 World Tourism Day is celebrated on-
(A) September 12
(B) September 25
(C) September 27
(D) September 29
Ans . C
Q.4 Where is Bose Institute?
(A) Dispur
(B) Kolkata
(C) Mumbai
(D) New Delhi
Ans . B
Q.5 When is International Yoga Day celebrated?
(A) June 21
(B) March 21
(C) April 22
(D) May 31
Ans . A
Q.6 The two-day festival 'North East Calling', is organized by which ministry?
(A) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)
(B) Ministry of External Affairs
(C) Ministry of Home Affairs
(D) Ministry of Defence
Ans . A
Q.7 When the Government of India confers the "Highest Civilian Honor for Women" by presenting "Nari Shakti Puraskars" ?
(A) June 5
(B) 8th March, every year, International Women's Day
(C) June 21
(D) April 7
Ans . B
Q.8 The motif of 'Hampi with Chariot' is printed on the reverse of which currency note?
(A) One Rupee Note
(B) Rs. 500 note
(C) Rs. 50 note
(D) Rs. 1000 note
Ans . C
Q.9 Election Commission of India has decided that the voter's identification shall be mandatory in the elections at the time of poll. Which of the following shall be the main document of identification of a voter?
(A) Voter Slip
(B) Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC)
(C) Indelible ink mark
(D) Electoral rolls
Ans . B
Q.10 'Line of Blood' is a book written by whom?
(A) Bairaj Khanna
(B) Ursula Vernon
(C) Amal EI-Mohtar
(D) Diksha Basu
Ans . A
GK Questions - Basic General Knowledge questions and answers 2024
Q : Which state launch a project that aims to provide free internet access to the poor in the State?
(A) Sikkim
(B) Kerala
(C) Karnataka
(D) Assam
Correct Answer : B
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration renamed its Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope as?
(A) Hubble 2 Space Telescope
(B) Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
(C) Hubble legacy Space Telescope
(D) Legend Grace Space Telescope
Correct Answer : B
M.P. Veerendra Kumar passed away at the age of 83 due to cardiac arrest in Kozhikode, Kerala. He was a famous?
(A) Singer
(B) Politician
(C) Actor
(D) Cricketer
Correct Answer : B
Name the first cricketer to score 1000 runs in an innings in any competitive match
(A) Prithvi Shaw
(B) Pranav Dhanawade
(C) Virat Kohli
(D) Shikhar Dhawan
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Pranav Dhanawade (born 2000) is an Indian cricketer from Kalyan, Maharashtra. Batting in one innings, stretching over 4 and 7 January 2016, he became the first person to score more than 1,000 runs in one innings in an officially recognised match.
According to international standard, what is the distance of marathon race?
(A) 26 miles 385 yards
(B) 26 miles
(C) 36 miles 500 yards
(D) 22 miles
Correct Answer : A
Beighton Cup is associated with which of the following?
(A) Cricket
(B) Hockey
(C) Football
(D) Volleyball
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Beighton Cup is associated with (B) Hockey.
The Beighton Cup is one of the oldest field hockey tournaments in India. It is named after Sir Thomas Beighton, a former president of the Indian Hockey Federation. The tournament has a rich history and has been a significant event in the Indian field hockey calendar, attracting teams from various regions to compete for the prestigious cup. As such, Beighton Cup is closely associated with the sport of field hockey.
The super computer ‘PARAM’ was developed by
(A) TATA
(B) IIT-Kharagpur
(C) IIT-Kanpur
(D) C-DAC
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The supercomputer 'PARAM' was developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), so the correct answer is:
(D) C-DAC
Which of the following was Indian’s first mapping satellite?
(A) CARTOSAT-1
(B) Aryabhatta
(C) Bhaskara -II
(D) INSAT-IA
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
CARTOSAT-1 was India’s first cartography (mapping) satellite. It was launched from the SHAR Centre in Sriharikota in May 2005 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The third generation anti-tank missile that was successfully test fired by DRDO at Rajasthan in named
(A) Agni
(B) Nag
(C) Cobra
(D) Toophan
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The third-generation anti-tank missile successfully test-fired by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) in Rajasthan is named:Nag
Who is said to be the father of Indian Space Programme?
(A) Abdul Kalam
(B) Rakesh Sharma
(C) Vikram Sarabhai
(D) Homi Bhabha
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The father of the Indian Space Programme is often considered to be:
(C) Vikram Sarabhai
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, an eminent scientist, visionary, and the founder of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Space Programme. He played a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing India's space capabilities. Dr. Sarabhai was instrumental in the launch of India's first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration journey. His vision and leadership laid the foundation for the development of ISRO and the growth of India's space capabilities, making space exploration an integral part of the country's scientific and technological advancements.
International Bio-Diversity day is celebrated on
(A) 21st may
(B) 23rd may
(C) 22nd may
(D) 24th may
Correct Answer : C
‘The wildlife Protection Act’ was enforced in Indian in the year
(A) 1962
(B) 1972
(C) 1882
(D) 1992
Correct Answer : B
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
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
Where is the world's oldest railway station?
(A) Liverpool
(B) Stockton
(C) Darlington
(D) Others
Correct Answer : A
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
Where was the first railway platform ticket issued?
(A) Delhi
(B) Lahore
(C) Kolkata
(D) Karachi
Correct Answer : B
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
Between which two cities is the longest rail tunnel in India?
(A) Monkeyhill to Khandala
(B) Jammu to Kashmir
(C) Khandala to Pune
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : A
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
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
Which is the major source of income in railways?
(A) Passenger fare
(B) Reserve fare
(C) Freight
(D) Others
Correct Answer : C
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
In which city the wheels and axles for railways are produced?
(A) Bangalore
(B) Dehradun
(C) Bhopal
(D) Ranchi
Correct Answer : A
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
Which zone of railway is called 'Blue Chip'?
(A) South East Central Railway
(B) South Central Railway
(C) South Eastern Railway
(D) South Western Railway
Correct Answer : C
Tennis player Naomi Osaka belongs to which of the following country?
(A) Japan
(B) China
(C) South Korea
(D) America
Correct Answer : A
How many divisions are there in Indian Railways?
(A) 68
(B) 67
(C) 75
(D) 80
Correct Answer : B
When did the metro rail service start in India?
(A) 1984
(B) 1988
(C) 1999
(D) 1991
Correct Answer : A
In which year Railway Employees Insurance Scheme was started?
(A) 1980
(B) 1988
(C) 1977
(D) 1978
Correct Answer : C
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