GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Chunni Goswami, along with footballer, he was also a former national level ______.

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    cricketer
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    shooter
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    golfer
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    swimmer
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Answer : 1. "cricketer"
Explanation :

1. Was an Indian professional footballer and first-class cricketer. As a footballer, he played as a striker or winger, captaining both the Mohun Bagan club and the Indian national team.

2. Made his first-class debut for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium fast bowler. After retiring from football, Goswami focused solely on playing cricket for West Bengal.

Q:

When did the Constitution of India came into force?

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    26 December 1949
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    26 January 1950
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    15 August 1945
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    26 September 1955
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Answer : 2. "26 January 1950"
Explanation :

1. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, but it came into force on January 26, 1950. India came into existence as a Republic on January 26, 1950.

2. The Constituent Assembly was established on December 9, 1946, to frame the Constitution of India. There were a total of 389 members in the Constituent Assembly, out of which 299 members were from the Indian National Congress. The Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

3. The Constitution of India is a written constitution. It is the longest-written constitution in the world. It consists of 395 articles, 8 schedules and 12 schedules. The Constitution sets out the structure, powers and functions of the Government of India. It also ensures the rights and freedoms of the citizens.

Q:

Who established the Hindusahi dynasty of Punjab?

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    Vasumitra
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    kallar
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    Jaipal
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    Mahipal
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Answer : 2. "kallar"
Explanation :

Kallar established the Hindusahi dynasty of Punjab.

Q:

During whose reign most Mongol invasions took place?

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    Balban
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    Alauddin Khalji
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    Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
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    Firoz Tughlaq
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Answer : 2. "Alauddin Khalji"
Explanation :

1. During the reign of Alauddin Khilji, Mongols attacked Delhi the most number of times.

2. First in the year 1299 and then in 1302-03. Alauddin Khilji built a new garrison town called Siri for his troops.

3. The administrative measures of Muhammad Tughlaq failed.

Q:

Who was the Sultan who called himself 'Second Sikandar' (Sikander-e-Sani)?

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    Balban
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    Alauddin Khilji
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    Muhammad bin Tughlaq
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    Sikandar Lodi
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Answer : 2. "Alauddin Khilji"
Explanation :

1. The title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) was adopted by Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, and Delhi was proclaimed Dar-ul-Khalifa (seat of the Caliph).

2. Using the title Sikandar Sani, Khilji minted coins.

3. Although Sani is 'second' in Arabic. In appreciation of his military achievement, the coin legend (Sikandar-i-Sani) translates to 'The Second Alexander'.

Q:

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India states that the State shall take steps to organise village panchayats?

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    Article 48
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    Article 40
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    Article 36
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    Article 34
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Answer : 2. "Article 40"
Explanation :

Article 40 was made and it became part of the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution. However, the necessary legislation to bring the Panchayats into effect was not made immediately. Recommended the establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system in the nation.

Q:

Who among the following was appointed as the Defence Minister in the Interim Government in 1946?

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    Vallabhbhai Patel
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    Asaf Ali
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    Baldev Singh
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    C Rajagopalachari
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Answer : 3. "Baldev Singh"
Explanation :

The Cabinet of the Interim Government of India is composed of the following members-

1. Agriculture and Food: Rajendra Prasad (INC)

2. Commerce: Ibrahim Ismail Chandrigar (ML)

3. Defence: Baldev Singh (INC)

4. Finance: Liaqat Ali Khan (ML)

5. Education and Arts: C Rajagopalachari (INC)

6. Health: Ghazanfar Ali Khan (ML)

7. Labour: Jagjivan Ram (INC)

8. Law: Jogendra Nath Mandal (ML)

9. Railways & Communications, Posts & Air: Abdul Rab Nistar (ML)

10. Work, Mine and Power: CH Bhabha (INC)

11. Commander-in-Chief: Sir Claude Auchinleck

12. Home Affairs, Information and Broadcasting: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (INC)

Q:

In the context of the human nervous system, which part of the neuron receives information

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    Dendrite
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    Mitochondria
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    Axon
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    Nerve ending
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Answer : 1. "Dendrite"
Explanation :

1. Dendrites are projections of a neuron (nerve cell) that receive signals (information) from other neurons.

2. Transfer of information from one neuron to another is achieved through chemical signals and electrical impulses, i.e. electrochemical signals.

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