GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Consider the fundamental duties mentioned literally in Article 51 A of the Constitution of India:

I. to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
II. to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.
III. to organize agriculture and animal husbandry. 

Select the correct answer using the code:

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    Only I is correct.
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    Only II is correct.
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    Only II and III are correct.
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    Only I and II are correct.
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Answer : 4. "Only I and II are correct."
Explanation :

According to Article 51A of the Indian Constitution, the above views on fundamental duties are correct.

I. to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.

II. to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so. 

Q:

Identify the correct statement.

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    Newton is a unit of force.
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    Newton is a unit of power.
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    Joule is a unit of force.
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    Joule is a unit of power.
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Answer : 1. "Newton is a unit of force."
Explanation :

1. Newton is the SI unit of force. It is a unit force that causes an acceleration of one meter per second on one kilogram of mass.

- Force can be defined as:
 Force =Mass x Acceleration

2. Joule is the SI unit of energy and work. It is the unit work done by one Newton force over a distance of one meter.

- Energy can be defined as:
 Energy = Work x Time

Q:

The Dry Land farming is done in India in-

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    100 cm to 150 cm annual rainfall areas
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    35 cm to 75 cm annual rainfall areas
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    75 cm to 110 cm annual rainfall areas
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    More than 150 cm annual rainfall areas
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Answer : 2. "35 cm to 75 cm annual rainfall areas "

Q:

Which was the biggest building in Mohanjodaro? 

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    Great Bath
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    Granary
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    Huge Hall
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    Two Story Building
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Answer : 2. "Granary"
Explanation :

The Granary of Mohanjodaro was 45.71 meter long and 15.23 meter wide and that was the biggest building there. The length of the great bath from north to south was 11.88 m and breadth from east to west was 7.01 m.

Q:

Which of the following term is not used in the preamble of the constitution-

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    Sovereign Democratic Republic
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    Socialist
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    Secular
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    Union
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Answer : 4. "Union "
Explanation :

The word “Federal” is not used in the preamble of the constitution. But under Article 1, India is declared as a “Union of States”.

Q:

Which folk songs and dances were inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010?

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    Gair
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    Chari
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    Kalbelia
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    Bhavai
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Answer : 3. "Kalbelia"
Explanation :

1. In the committee meeting of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) held in November 2010 in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Kalbelia dance has also been included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage.

2. Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan were recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

3. Songs and dances are an expression of the traditional lifestyle of the Kalbelia community.

4. The Kalbelia dance is performed only by the women, while the men play instruments and provide the music.

5. The people of Kalbelia tribe once used to catch snakes professionally.

Q:

The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions' is an autobiography of:

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    Pratibha Patil
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    Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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    APJ Abdul Kalam
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    Lal Krishna Advani
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Answer : 3. "APJ Abdul Kalam"
Explanation :

1. The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Action' is written by former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. It is the autobiography of Abdul Kalam.

2. This book describes his journey from childhood to becoming the President of India.

3. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Saheb served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

4. Thus he came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.

Q:

Which one of the followings was the last Buddhist text produced In India?

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    Divya Vandana
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    Dohakosa
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    Vajrachedika
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    Vamsathapakasini
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Answer : 4. "Vamsathapakasini"
Explanation :

Vamsathapakasini is among the last Buddist text produced in India. It gives us information about the origin of the Mauryas. It was composed in 10th century.

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