Basic GK Practice Question and Answer

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:

Which is the oldest mountain range in India –

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    Aravali
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    Western Ghats
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    Himalayas
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    Satpura
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Answer : 1. "Aravali"
Explanation :

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

Q:

In which state is the Lingaraj temple located?

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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Uttar Pradesh
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    Karnataka
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    Orissa
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Answer : 4. "Orissa"
Explanation :

1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).

2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.

3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.

4. It was built by Somavanshi king Yayati I.

Q:

The foundation of Lingaraja temple was laid?

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    Narasimhadeva
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    Yayati Kesari
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    Pratap Rudra Dev
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    Kesari
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Answer : 2. "Yayati Kesari"
Explanation :

1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).

2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.

3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.

4. It was built by Somavanshi king Yayati I.

Q:

In which state is the Lingaraja temple?

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    Orissa
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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Uttar Pradesh
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    Karnataka
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Answer : 1. "Orissa"
Explanation :

1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).

2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.

3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.

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:

Who was the initiator of the famous Rock Garden of Chandigarh?

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    Khushwant Singh
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    Charles Corbusier
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    Edward Baker
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    Nekchand
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Answer : 4. "Nekchand"
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.

5. It is situated near Sukhna Lake.

Q:

The Trimbakeshwar is the origin of which of the following rivers?

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    Mahanadi
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    Tapti
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    Ravi
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    Godavari
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Answer : 4. "Godavari"
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.

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