GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following options is INCORRECTLY paired?

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    Guavas – Telangana
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    Apples – Himachal Pradesh
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    Oranges – Nagpur
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    Banana – Kerala
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Answer : 1. "Guavas – Telangana"
Explanation :

The list of fruits of the state is given along with their state-

* Apple - Himachal Pradesh

* Orange - Nagpur

* Banana - Kerala

* Mango - Telangana

* Guava - Uttar Pradesh

Q:

Which Article of the Constitution of India empowers a high court to issue a writ?

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    Article 132
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    Article 226
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    Article 143
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    Article 32
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Answer : 2. "Article 226"
Explanation :

1. Article 226 of the Constitution of India empowers the High Court to issue writs.

2. Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue all types of writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights of citizens or for ‘any other purpose’.

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:

Who is known as ‘the Father of Indian Missile Technology’? 

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    Dr UR Rao
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    Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
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    Dr Chidambaram
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    Dr Homi Bhabha
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Answer : 2. "Dr APJ Abdul Kalam "
Explanation :

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is the undisputed father of India’s missile programme. He was breathed life into ballistic missiles like the Agni and Prithvi. It is too exhausting to track Dr Adbul Kalam’s achievements to date. In the 60s and 70s he was a trail blazer in the space department. In the 80s, he transformed the moribund Defence Research and Development Laboratory in Hyderabad into a highly motivated team.

By the 90s, Kalam emerged as the Czar of Indian Science and technology and was awarded the Bharat Ratna and served as the 11th President of India 2002 to 2007.

Q:

According to Census 2011, the sex ratio in Rajasthan is-

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    15 points lower than the national average.
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    6 points higher than the national average.
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    6 points lower than the national average.
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    11 points lower than the national average.
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Answer : 1. "15 points lower than the national average. "
Explanation :

According to Census 2011, the sex ratio in Rajasthan is 15 points less than the national average.

Q:

The human shoulder joint is an example of a ______ joint.

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    fixed
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    pivotal
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    hinge
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    ball and socket
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Answer : 4. "ball and socket"
Explanation :

1. The human shoulder joint is an example of a ball and socket joint.

2. In this type of joint, a rounded end of one bone fits into a flat or cup-shaped recess of the other bone.

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:

What does Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deal with?

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    Right to Life
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    Right to Property
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    Right to Constitutional Remedies
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    Financial Emergency
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Answer : 3. "Right to Constitutional Remedies"
Explanation :

1. Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deals with the “Right to Constitutional Remedies”. This article gives the right to every citizen of India to file a petition before the Supreme Court for the enforcement of the fundamental rights granted by the Constitution.

2. Under this article, the Supreme Court can issue five types of writs to provide relief to any person against violation of his fundamental rights.

- Habeas Corpus
 - query of rights
 - mandamus
 - prompting
 - detention

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