GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: The rate at which the central bank of any country borrows money from the commercial banks within its own territories is called:
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6572eaa4a1070fbf9bedd64b- 1Primary Lending Ratefalse
- 2Reverse Repo Ratetrue
- 3Repo Ratefalse
- 4Secondary Lending Ratefalse
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Answer : 2. "Reverse Repo Rate"
Explanation :
The reverse repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India borrows funds from commercial banks in the country. It is the rate at which commercial banks in India park their excess money with the Reserve Bank of India, usually for the short term.
Q: Where is the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute situated?
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630dd8425dea296d1256bd79- 1Alwarfalse
- 2Malpurafalse
- 3Avikanagartrue
- 4Jaipurfalse
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Answer : 3. "Avikanagar"
Q: Computer virus is-
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63bff5f9b90600403be60638- 1Softwaretrue
- 2Hardwarefalse
- 3Backup programsfalse
- 4None of the abovefalse
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Answer : 1. "Software"
Q: Which among the followings is the sacred book of the Buddhists?
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65143b049c491b8125c2bf6c- 1Upanishadfalse
- 2Vedasfalse
- 3Tripitakatrue
- 4Jatakasfalse
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Answer : 3. "Tripitaka "
Explanation :
Tripitaka is the sacred book of Buddist. Tripitaka contains three baskets of techings, a Sutra Pitaka, a Vinaya Pitaka and An Abhidharme Pitaka. Union of monks and their daily life are certain facts that are mentioned in Vinaya Pataka.
Q: Which Chola ruler built the Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore?
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6424351d2b960e1a418611bd- 1Rajaraja Itrue
- 2Rajendra Ifalse
- 3Vijayalayafalse
- 4Rajendra IIIfalse
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Answer : 1. "Rajaraja I "
Q: The State Reorganisation Commission recommended -
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64c213b866a41f484c165a62- 1Creation of Sixteen States and Six Union Territories.false
- 2Creation of Fourteen States and Six Union Territories.true
- 3Creation of Twenty-one States and Seven Union Territories.false
- 4Creation of Thirteen States and Five Union Territories.false
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Answer : 2. "Creation of Fourteen States and Six Union Territories. "
Explanation :
The States Reorganization Commission formed in 1953 recommended that India should be reorganized on linguistic lines. The Commission made the following major recommendations:
1. India should be reorganized into 14 states and 6 union territories.
2. The boundaries of states should be determined on the basis of language.
3. Special provisions should be made to protect the interests of minorities.
4. Administrative and financial arrangements should be made for the new states.
Q: Which edition of 'G20 summit is being held in 2023?
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- 216thfalse
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Answer : 3. "18th"
Explanation :
1. The 18th G20 summit has concluded in New Delhi.
2. The G20 was established in 1999 after the Asian financial crisis as a forum for finance ministers and central bank governors to discuss global economic and financial issues.
3. In the wake of the 2007 global economic and financial crisis, the G20 was elevated to the level of heads of state/government, and in 2009 was designated as the "major forum for international economic cooperation".
Q: Which of the following writ’s meaning is –“to have the body of”-
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6532671fceb554283fe9fd39- 1Habeas corpustrue
- 2Mandamusfalse
- 3Quo warrantofalse
- 4Certiorarifalse
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Answer : 1. "Habeas corpus"
Explanation :
"Habeas corpus" is a Latin term that translates to "to have the body of." It refers to a legal order that requires a person who is detaining another individual to bring the detained person before a court or judge. This writ ensures that the detainee's physical liberty is protected, preventing unlawful or arbitrary detention. Habeas corpus is a fundamental right in many legal systems and is essential for safeguarding individual freedoms.