Basic GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which of the following state, the Sabarimala Sri Dham Shashtha temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is located?

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    Maharashtra
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    Karnataka
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    Manipur
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    Kerala
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Answer : 4. "Kerala"
Explanation :

1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.

2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.

3. The temple is open to people of all religions.

4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.

Q:

Which of the following is the mountain range which is the oldest in India?

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    Himalayas
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    Vindhyachal
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    Aravalli
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    Sahyadri
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Answer : 3. "Aravalli"
Explanation :

Aravali is the oldest mountain range in the geographical structure of India which is about 870 million years old.

Q:

With which of the following garden is the name of Nekchand Saini associated?

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    Shalimar Bagh, Srinagar
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    Rock Garden, Chandigarh
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    Hanging Garden, Mumbai
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    Vrindavan Garden, Mysore
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Answer : 2. "Rock Garden, Chandigarh"
Explanation :

1. The famous Rock Garden is located in Chandigarh.

2. The first rock garden in India has been established in Chandigarh.

3. It was constructed in the year 1957 by Officer Nek Chand.

4. The first rock garden of Chandigarh is also known as Nek Chand Rock Garden.

Q:

When is the Kharif crop harvested?

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    March
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    June
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    November
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    December
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Answer : 3. "November"
Explanation :

Kharif crops – The crops sown in June-July in the Indian subcontinent are called Kharif crops. These crops are harvested in October and November. These require high temperature and humidity at the time of sowing and dry environment at the time of ripening.

Main Kharif crops – Cotton, groundnut, paddy, millet, maize, sweet potato, urad, moong, moth cowpea (Chanwala), jowar, arhar, dhaincha, sugarcane, soybean, okra, sesame, guar, jute, flax etc.

Q:

Write the name, which of the following is not a Kharif crop?

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    Tide
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    Paddy
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    Maize
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    Gram
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Answer : 4. "Gram"
Explanation :

Kharif crops – The crops sown in June-July in the Indian subcontinent are called Kharif crops. These crops are harvested in October and November. These require high temperature and humidity at the time of sowing and dry environment at the time of ripening.

Main Kharif crops – Cotton, groundnut, paddy, millet, maize, sweet potato, urad, moong, moth cowpea (Chanwala), jowar, arhar, dhaincha, sugarcane, soybean, okra, sesame, guar, jute, flax etc.

Q:

The ‘Rann Utsav’ is organised in which of the following states of India to promote tourism?

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    Gujarat
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    Rajasthan
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    Punjab
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    Maharashtra
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Answer : 1. "Gujarat"
Explanation :

1. Rann Utsav is a wonderful festival in Kutch, Gujarat.

2. Kutch Mahotsav features various Kutch attractions like White Rann, Mandvi beach, handicraft villages, Kutch textiles made by local artists, remarkable beautiful natural wonders and the heritage of Kutch.

3. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse districts of Gujarat, is a festive land of arts, crafts, music, dance, people and nature.

Q:

International Tiger Day is observed on ______.

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    02 July
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    20 July
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    29 July
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    25 July
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Answer : 3. "29 July"
Explanation :

1. International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29 July.

2. This day is also called Global Tiger Day.

3. This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about tiger conservation.

Q:

According to the Jain tradition, how many Tirthankaras have there been in Jainism?

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    25
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    20
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    24
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    23
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Answer : 3. "24"
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund

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