GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following was Indian’s first mapping satellite?

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    CARTOSAT-1
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    Aryabhatta
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    Bhaskara -II
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    INSAT-IA
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Answer : 1. "CARTOSAT-1"
Explanation :

CARTOSAT-1 was India’s first cartography (mapping) satellite. It was launched from the SHAR Centre in Sriharikota in May 2005 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Q:

The super computer ‘PARAM’ was developed by

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    TATA
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    IIT-Kharagpur
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    IIT-Kanpur
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    C-DAC
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Answer : 4. "C-DAC"
Explanation :

The supercomputer 'PARAM' was developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), so the correct answer is:

(D) C-DAC

Q:

Who is the Chairperson of District Planning Committee in Rajasthan?

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    District Collector
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    district head
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    Finance Minister
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    Chief Executive Officer
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Answer : 2. "district head"
Explanation :

In Rajasthan, the district organizing committee is chaired by the district head.

Q:

The eastern boundary of the western sandy plain is mainly marked by -

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    30 cm Isohyets
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    50 cm Isohyets
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    60 cm Isohyets
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    20 cm Isohyets
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Answer : 2. "50 cm Isohyets"
Explanation :

1. The eastern boundary of the western sandy plain is determined by the 50 cm isobar line. This line divides Rajasthan into two parts: the western sandy plains and the eastern plains.

2. The amount of rainfall in the western sandy plain is less than 50 cm. This area is part of the Thar Desert. The amount of rainfall in the eastern plains is more than 50 cm. This region is situated to the east of the Aravalli mountain range.

Q:

Who is credited with bringing fame to the Bahurupia Art (Swang) of Rajasthan?

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    Devilal Samar
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    Jankilal Bhand
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    Lachhiram
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    Allaha Jilai Bai
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Answer : 2. "Jankilal Bhand"
Explanation :

1. Janaki Lal demonstrated the 'Masquerade Art' of Rajasthan.

2. The people of the Bahurupiya tribe have traditionally had street performance as their main occupation, using the art of impersonation, and painting their bodies to create their identity.

3. However, with new means of entertainment in urban India, this art form is facing extinction.

Q:

Who contributed the most in helping prince Ajeetsingh in getting back Kingdom of Jodhpur?

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    Veer Durgadas Rathore
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    Jainta and Koopa
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    Pannadhay
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    Jaimal and Patta
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Answer : 1. "Veer Durgadas Rathore"
Explanation :

1. Durgadas Rathore helped in installing Ajit Singh of Marwar on the throne. Ajit Singh was the son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. After the death of Jaswant Singh, Aurangzeb did not accept his son Ajit Singh as the ruler of Marwar. He placed his puppet ruler Kirti Singh in control of Marwar.

  2. Veer Durgadas Rathore is called the savior of Marwar, Anabindiya pearl of Marwar, UNICEF of Rathores.

  3. Veer Durgadas Rathore was born on 13 August 1638 in Salwa village of Marwar princely state. Durgadas Rathore's father's name was Askaran who used to be the minister of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in Jodhpur court.

4. Even today in the history of Rajasthan, it is said about brave Durgadas Rathod that “Mai Aihadau Poot Jan, Jehdau Durgadas, Band Marudhara Rakhiyo Bin Khambha Aakash”.

Q:

Which of the following ruler of Marwar was assisted by Durgadas Rathore to get enthroned?

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    Jaswantsingh
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    Ajeetsingh
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    Amarsingh
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    Sursingh
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Answer : 2. "Ajeetsingh "
Explanation :

1. Durgadas Rathore helped in installing Ajit Singh of Marwar on the throne. Ajit Singh was the son of Maharaja Jaswant Singh. After the death of Jaswant Singh, Aurangzeb did not accept his son Ajit Singh as the ruler of Marwar. He placed his puppet ruler Kirti Singh in control of Marwar.

  2. Veer Durgadas Rathore is called the savior of Marwar, Anabindiya pearl of Marwar, UNICEF of Rathores.

  3. Veer Durgadas Rathore was born on 13 August 1638 in Salwa village of Marwar princely state. Durgadas Rathore's father's name was Askaran who used to be the minister of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in Jodhpur court.

4. Even today in the history of Rajasthan, it is said about brave Durgadas Rathod that “Mai Aihadau Poot Jan, Jehdau Durgadas, Band Marudhara Rakhiyo Bin Khambha Aakash”.

Q:

One of the major tourist attraction in Rajasthan is Poddar's Havelis, which is located in -

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    Mahansar
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    Fatehpur
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    Mandawa
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    Nawalgarh
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Answer : 4. "Nawalgarh"
Explanation :

Anandi Lal Poddar Haveli is one of the most beautiful and royal creations of Nawalgarh. Located in the heart of the city, this mansion was built in 1902 by Ramnath Anandilal Poddar and since then it is famous as a bright tourist destination. It is believed that Anandi Lal Poddar was such a perfectionist that while painting the train, he sent his men to Bombay to see the real train.

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