Basic GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Where is the origin of the Godavari river?

450 0

  • 1
    Trimbak village
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Multai Nagar
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Brahmagiri Hill
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Janapav Hill
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 1. "Trimbak village"
Explanation :

1. Godavari River is also known as 'Dakshin Ganga' i.e. “Ganga River of South India”.

2. Godavari River is the largest river of South India.

3. The Godavari River flows in northwestern Maharashtra state before flowing eastward across the broad Deccan plateau (Peninsular India).

4. The Godavari River originates from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra and flows about 1465 km before falling into the Bay of Bengal. Covers distance.

Q:

When is the state with the highest sex ratio in India?

767 0

  • 1
    Nilgiris
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Haryana
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Mizoram
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Rajasthan
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 2. "Haryana"
Explanation :

As per the Census of India 2011, Haryana had the lowest sex ratio among all the Indian states. The sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males. Haryana's sex ratio was reported to be lower than the national average at that time. Efforts have been made to address gender imbalances and improve the sex ratio in various regions of the country through awareness campaigns and policy measures.


Q:

Who presides over the joint sitting of Parliament?

1236 0

  • 1
    Prime Minister
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    President
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Speaker of Lok Sabha
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Chief Minister
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "Speaker of Lok Sabha"
Explanation :

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides in his absence.

Q:

Which kings built the temple city of Osian near Jodhpur?

664 0

  • 1
    Chalukya
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Parmar
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Sisodia
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Pratihara
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 4. "Pratihara"
Explanation :

1. The temple of Osiya near Jodhpur was built by the Pratiharas.

2. The temples of Ossia are divided into two groups – eastern and western.

3. Among the eastern group, the most impressive are the three Hari-Hara temples built in the Maha-Maru style of architecture.

Q:

The ruler of which region was Swangia Mata Kuldevi?

1020 0

  • 1
    Jaisalmer
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Udaipur
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Bikaner
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Barmer
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 1. "Jaisalmer"
Explanation :

Swaangiya Mata: If we look at the origin of the folk goddesses and clan goddesses who are symbols of faith in the people of Rajasthan, we will find that many famous goddesses, symbols of power, were born in Charankul. Among the famous goddesses born in Charankul, Awad, Swangiyan, Karni Mata etc. are prominent. Along with the stories of glory of different dynasties, many miraculous incidents of these goddesses are recorded on the pages of history.

Q:

On which river is the “Jawahar Sagar” dam located?

666 0

  • 1
    Krishna River
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    Luni River
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    Banas River
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    Chambal River
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 4. "Chambal River"
Explanation :

Chambal river water is used for irrigation, hydropower generation and water transportation. Four major dams have been built on the Chambal River, including Gandhi Sagar Dam (Madhya Pradesh), Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Jawahar Sagar Dam and Kota Barrage (Rajasthan). These dams provide water for irrigation and also generate hydroelectricity.

Q:

A result of the reorganization, what was the number of members of the Constituent Assembly in the year 1947?

974 0

  • 1
    450
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    572
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    299
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    272
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 3. "299"
Explanation :

New elections were held for the West Punjab and East Bengal (which became part of Pakistan, although East Bengal later seceded to become Bangladesh); the membership of the Constituent Assembly was 299 after the reorganization, and it met on 31 December 1947.

Q:

Which amendment of the constitution was offered full statehood to Arunachal Pradesh?

792 0

  • 1
    55th
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 2
    16th
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 3
    44tnh
    Correct
    Wrong
  • 4
    65th
    Correct
    Wrong
  • Show AnswerHide Answer
  • Workspace

Answer : 1. "55th"
Explanation :

Arunachal Pradesh was made a full-fledged state by 55th Constitutional Amendment Act. It grants Statehood to Arunachal Pradesh which consequently became the 24th State of the Indian Union.

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully

      Report Error

    Please Enter Message
    Error Reported Successfully