General Knowledge (GK) 2023-24: GK Questions, Topics, Mock Test, Practice Quiz
Which is the smallest district in India
(A) Puducherry
(B) Mahe
(C) North - Delhi
(D) Samba
Correct Answer : B
Where is the Lushai tribe found?
(A) Mizoram
(B) Jharkhand
(C) Chhattisgarh
(D) Manipur
Correct Answer : A
Which is the smallest planet in the Solar system?
(A) Pluto
(B) Jupiter
(C) Mercury
(D) Earth
Correct Answer : C
Where was the first Cotton Mill in India established?
(A) Surat
(B) Bombay
(C) Ahmedabad
(D) Coimbatore
Correct Answer : B
Narmada river originates from Amarkantak in
(A) Gujarat
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Chhattisgarh
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. Narmada River is the fifth largest river of India which flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
2. The Narmada River (Rewa) serves as a traditional boundary between North and South India.
3. It originates from the Amarkantak peak of Maikal mountain and flows 1,312 km towards the west and joins the Gulf of Khambhat.
4. Major tributaries from the right side are Hiran, Tendori, Barna, Kolar, Maan, Uri, Hatni and Orsang.
5. Major left tributaries are- Berner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Chhota Tawa, Kundi, Goi and Karjan.
6. Narmada River Basin is home to fishes, turtles, crocodiles, beautiful birds and other wildlife.
7. The largest dam built on the Narmada River is "Sardar Sarovar Dam", which is built in Narmada district of Gujarat.
The position of the earth in its orbit, when it is at its greatest distance from the Sun causing summer in the Northern hemisphere is
(A) Perihelion
(B) Apihelion
(C) Perigee
(D) Apogee
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following is known as red planet?
(A) Venus
(B) Mars
(C) Earth
(D) Jupiter
Correct Answer : B
Which is the oldest dam in India?
(A) Nagarjuna Sagar dam
(B) Vaigai dam
(C) Indira Sagar dam
(D) Grand Anicut
Correct Answer : B
Uri Dam is situated on the river?
(A) Ganga
(B) Godavari
(C) Krishna
(D) Jhelum
Correct Answer : D
The first fertilizer plant was set up at.
(A) Nangal
(B) Sindri
(C) Alwaye
(D) Trambay
Correct Answer : B
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