Basic GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Who is called the father of the history of Rajasthan?

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    James Tod
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    Herodotus
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    George Thomas
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    none of these
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Answer : 1. "James Tod"
Explanation :

James Tod has a prominent place in the historiography of Rajasthan. Tod has been referred as “Herodotus of the History of Rajasthan”,2 “Rajasthan ke itihas ke pita” (the father of the history of Rajasthan), founder of 'modern historiography of Rajasthan', “first modern histories of Rajasthan” etc.

Q:

The area of Rajasthan before independence was called?

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    Rajputana
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    United Provinces
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    Central Provinces
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    Bengal Pradesh
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Answer : 1. "Rajputana"
Explanation :

Rajasthan, area-wise the largest State in India area-wise prior to Independence was known as Rajputana. The Rajputs, a martial community ruled over this area for centuries.

Q:

Which is the Literary award?

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    Dronacharya Awards
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    R. D. Birla Award
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    Jawaharlal Nehru Award
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    Jnanpith award
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Answer : 4. "Jnanpith award"
Explanation :

General literary awards are not specific to any particular genre of writing, they include the Man Booker Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, and the National Book Award. General literary awards are typically given to a select number of books each year that focus on a wide range of different topics and genres.


Q:

Nobel Prize for Economics was instituted in 1967 but was first awarded in

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    1967
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    1988
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    1969
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    1970
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Answer : 3. "1969"
Explanation :

The Nobel Prize for Economics was instituted in 1967 but was first awarded in 1969. The first prize in economics was awarded in 1969 to Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinbergen "for having developed and applied dynamic models for the analysis of economic processes.

Q:

An aquatic plant was introduced to the US to remove pollution in Indian aquatic bodies as a troublesome weed. what is its name?

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    hawthorn
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    Egiolps
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    hyacinth
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    Pistia
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Answer : 2. "Egiolps"
Explanation :

So the correct answer is 'Eichhornia crassipes' An aquatic plant introduced from America to check pollution turned out to be a troublesome weed in Indian water bodies.

Q:

From which source is the list of countries emitting carbon dioxide based on carbon dioxide emissions?

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    Burning of fossil fuels
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    Cement Industry
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    Both of the above
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    None of these
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Answer : 3. "Both of the above"
Explanation :

This is a list of sovereign states and territories by carbon dioxide emissions due to certain forms of human activity, based on the EDGAR database created by European Commission and Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.

Q:

Which of the following disease reduces the age of laborers working in coal mine and that disease is called Black Lung disease?

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    Clomgolanosis
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    progressive massive fibrosis
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    mesothelioma
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    None of these
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Answer : 1. "Clomgolanosis"
Explanation :

Coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), commonly known as "black lung disease," occurs when coal dust is inhaled. Over time, continued exposure to the coal dust causes scarring in the lungs, impairing your ability to breathe. Considered an occupational lung disease, it is most common among coal miners.

Q:

Which government has launched 'Mo Sarkar' campaign?

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    West Bengal
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    Tripura
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    Nagaland
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    Odisha
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Answer : 4. "Odisha"
Explanation :

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched the 'Mo Sarkar' program. This program promotes Gandhian thinking. Also, encourages people to raise their voice for their rights. 'Mo Sarkar' aims to improve governance by collecting feedback on the behavior and professionalism displayed by government officials. This program has been started in 21 district headquarters, hospitals and medical colleges of Cuttack, Sambalpur and Berhampur.

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