GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: What were the major cities of the Harappan civilization?
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652cf9fef65a38281b1c4666- 1Mohenjo-Daro, Athens, Rome, Beijingfalse
- 2Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal, Dholaviratrue
- 3Babylon, Memphis, Thebes, Urfalse
- 4Petra, Carthage, Ephesus, Ninevehfalse
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Answer : 2. "Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Lothal, Dholavira"
Explanation :
The Harappan civilization was characterized by its well-planned cities and advanced infrastructure. Some of the major cities of the Harappan civilization include:
1. Harappa: Harappa was one of the first cities to be excavated in the 1920s and gave its name to the entire civilization. It is located in present-day Pakistan and was a significant center of the ancient Indus Valley civilization.
2. Mohenjo-Daro: Mohenjo-Daro, meaning "Mound of the Dead," is another major city of the Harappan civilization, located in present-day Pakistan. It was one of the largest and most advanced cities of its time, featuring complex urban planning and sophisticated drainage systems.
3. Kalibangan: Kalibangan is located in present-day Rajasthan, India. It is notable for its unique fire altars and is an important archaeological site belonging to the Harappan civilization.
4. Lothal: Lothal is situated in present-day Gujarat, India. It was a vital trading center, known for its advanced dockyards and extensive trade connections with other civilizations.
5. Dholavira: Dholavira, located in the Rann of Kutch in present-day Gujarat, India, is known for its intricate urban planning and large water conservation systems. It is one of the five largest Harappan sites in the Indian subcontinent.
6. Rakhigarhi: Rakhigarhi is one of the largest sites of the Harappan civilization, located in present-day Haryana, India. It is still being extensively studied by archaeologists and has provided valuable insights into the life and culture of the ancient Indus Valley people.
These cities, along with numerous smaller settlements, formed the backbone of the Harappan civilization, showcasing their advanced urban planning, architecture, and social organization.
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: Which of the following is a stealth aircraft virtually undetectable even by radar ?
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651eb4c2397480da1f1a43f5- 1B-2 Spirittrue
- 2Bl-B Lancerfalse
- 3B-52 Stratofortreesfalse
- 4FA-18 Hornetsfalse
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Answer : 1. "B-2 Spirit "
Explanation :
The North rop Grumman B-2 Spirit also known as the stealth technology designed for penetrating dense antiaircraft defenses. It is able to deploy both conventional and nuclear weapons.
Q: The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions' is an autobiography of:
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64a67be08c254a4cead250cc- 1Pratibha Patilfalse
- 2Atal Bihari Vajpayeefalse
- 3APJ Abdul Kalamtrue
- 4Lal Krishna Advanifalse
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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 of the following statements about the river Brahmaputra is INCORRECT?
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6491990d1a612ce001da0a13- 1It rises in Tibet.false
- 2It flows eastwards parallel to the Himalayas.false
- 3Most of its course lies outside India.false
- 4It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang.true
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Answer : 4. "It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang."
Explanation :
1. The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near Lake Mansarovar under the name of Siang or Dihang.
2. This river flows through Tibet, India and Bangladesh.
3. Its main tributaries are Dibang, Lohit, Siang, Budhi Dihing, Teesta and Dhansari.
4. It enters India west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh.
5. This river is important for irrigation, hydropower generation, water transportation and fisheries.
Q: Which edition of 'G20 summit is being held in 2023?
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6513d6d07335765064719a69- 114thfalse
- 216thfalse
- 318thtrue
- 420thfalse
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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: The Khalji Dynasty ruled over Delhi from ______.
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649195f3187426e0495d512a- 11290 to 1320true
- 21206 to 1290false
- 31320 to 1414false
- 41414 to 1451false
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Answer : 1. "1290 to 1320"
Explanation :
1. The Khilji dynasty ruled Delhi from 1290 to 1320.
2. The founder of this dynasty was Jalaluddin Firoz Khilji, who gained power by killing Kaiqubad in 1290.
3. The most famous ruler of this dynasty was Alauddin Khilji, who ruled from 1296 to 1316.
4. Alauddin Khilji had conquered Chittor, a powerful state of Rajputana, in 1303 AD.
5. There were two great generals Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan in the Khilji dynasty.
6. Also worked on Alauddin Khilji's market system and land revenue administration.
Q: The famous Jain centre in South India is situated at----
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65158bd1af64a2609c6bb62e- 1Rameshvaramfalse
- 2Kanchifalse
- 3Maduraifalse
- 4Shravanabelogolatrue
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Answer : 4. "Shravanabelogola "
Explanation :
The famous Jain centre is Shravanabelogola, which is situated in Mysore (Karnataka), there is a statue of Gommateshwara, which is Built by Chavrendaray