GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which of the following civilizations can the remains of developed and strategic fortification be found?

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    Bairath
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    Kalibangan
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    Iswal
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    Ganeshwar
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Answer : 2. "Kalibangan"

Q:

Why do the astronauts in the international space station experience weightlessness?

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    The acceleration due to gravity at that height is Zero
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    They are falling towards the earth
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    They have specially designed spacesuits for this purpose
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    The gravity of the moon and earth cancel out at that altitude
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Answer : 2. "They are falling towards the earth"

Q:

Article 148 of the Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the ________.

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    Attorney General of India
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    President of India
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    Comptroller and Auditor General of India
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    Advocate General of the State
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Answer : 3. "Comptroller and Auditor General of India"
Explanation :

1. Article 148 of the Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).

2. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is an independent authority under the Constitution of India.

3. He audits all financial transactions of the Government of India and State Governments.

Q:

Which of the following was the first English-language newspaper of India?

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    Hicky’s Bengal Gazette
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    Maratha
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    The Madras Courier
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    The Bombay Herald
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Answer : 1. "Hicky’s Bengal Gazette"
Explanation :

1. India's first English language newspaper was Hicky's Bengal Gazette.

2. It was published by James Augustus Hickey on January 29, 1780 from Calcutta.

3. This paper published political and commercial news.

Q:

''कनक कनक में सौगुनी मादकता अधिकाय।
या खाए बौराय जग, वो पाये बौराय।।''
इस पंक्ति में किस शब्द शक्ति का प्रयोग हुआ है?


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    अभिधा
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    रूढ़ि लक्षणा
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    प्रयोजनवती लक्षणा
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    आर्थीव्यंजना
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Answer : 1. "अभिधा "

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Answer : 4. "75"
Explanation :

1. According to Section 2 of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, 'antiquities' include 'any manuscript, inscription or another document which is scientific, historical, literary or aesthetic and which is in existence for not less than 75 years '

2. Thus, any artefact that has been in existence for at least 75 years is considered an antiquity in India.

3. Antiquities are considered an important part of the cultural heritage of India and there are legal provisions for their protection.

Q:

When did the National Integration Council declare its objectives for the first time?

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    1967
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    1968
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    1969
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    1970
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Answer : 2. "1968"
Explanation :

1. In the meeting of the National Unity Council held in the year 1968, its objective was announced which is as follows - “Our Constitution is based on Common Citizenship, Unity in Diversity, Freedom of Religions, Secularism.” ), equality, political-socio-economic justice and brotherhood among all communities.”

2. The National Unity Council is committed to adhering to these constitutional values.

3. Its objective is to find solutions to overcome the problems of communalism, casteism and regionalism.

Q:

In which chapter of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, provisions related to the State Human Rights Commission have been made?

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    Chapter-IV
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    Chapter-V
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    Chapter-VIII
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    Chapter-VII
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Answer : 2. "Chapter-V"
Explanation :

1. Provisions related to the State Human Rights Commission have been made in Chapter V of the Human Rights Protection Act, 1993.

2. According to the Human Rights Protection Act 1993, which is an Act passed by the Parliament, there is a provision to establish the National Human Rights Commission at the national level and a State Human Rights Commission at the state level.

3. Human rights have been defined and included in the Charter of the United Nations on 10 December 1948.

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