GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which Bollywood filmmaker has recently been honoured with the Duo Award in Norway?

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    Akshay Kumar
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    Vicky Kaushal
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    Madhukar Bhandarkar
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    Ajay Devgan
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Answer : 3. "Madhukar Bhandarkar"
Explanation :

1. Bollywood's famous film artist Madhur Bhandarkar has been honoured with a Duo Award in Norway.

2. Bhandarkar has received this honour for his films Babli Bouncer and India Lockdown.

3. Madhur Bhandarkar gave many films to the film industry including "Fear", "Fear 2", "Parineeta", "Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji", "Fanaa", "Fanaa 2", "Ishaqzaade", "Jannat", and "India Lockdown".

Q:

'Nagara' temples typically have a ______ style of architecture.

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    South Indian
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    East Indian
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    North Indian
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    mixed
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Answer : 3. "North Indian"
Explanation :

1. Nagara-style temples generally have a North Indian style of architecture.

2. The Nagara style is associated with the land between the Himalayas and the Vindhyas, the Dravidian style is associated with the land between the Krishna and Kaveri rivers, while the Vesara style is sometimes associated with the area between the Vindhya and Krishna rivers.

3. Nagara-style temples are mainly made up of four chambers. They are –

- sanctum sanctorum

- Jagmohan

- Natyamandir

- Bhogmandir

Q:

Which one of the following ruler was not contemporary to ‘Buddha’– 

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    Udayn
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    Bimbisara
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    Ajat Shatru
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    Mahapadmananda
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Answer : 4. "Mahapadmananda "
Explanation :

Ajat Shatru, Bimbisara and Udayin were contemporary to Buddha. Mahapadmananda was not contemporary ruler to Buddha.

Q:

Willy Wonka is a fictional character from the children's storybook '______'.

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    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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    Matilda
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    Charlotte's Web
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Answer : 2. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Explanation :

1. Willy Wonka is a fictional character from the children's storybook 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.

2. This book was written by Roald Dahl and first published in 1964 in the United States of America.

3. The character of Willy Wonka has also been featured in many movies and TV shows. The most famous portrayal was by Gene Wilder in the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'.

4. The character of Willy Wonka has been very popular among children. He is often seen as a mischievous and funny person, but he is also good at heart. They love children and want to keep them happy always.

Q:

Which Indian site has recently been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list?

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    Bharat Mandapam
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    Shantiniketan
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    Jim Corbett National Park
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    Statue of Unity
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Answer : 2. "Shantiniketan"
Explanation :

#. Shanti Niketan, another historical site of India, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

#. Shanti Niketan ranks 41st in the number of World Heritage Sites in India.

#. It was founded by Rabindranath Tagore.

#. Located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, Shanti Niketan, meaning "abode of peace", began development in 1901 and it was here that Rabindranath Tagore laid the foundation of Visva-Bharati University.

5. UNESCO World Heritage Site List-

1. Agra Fort

2. Ajanta Caves

3. Archaeological site of Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda

4. Buddhist Monument in Sanchi

5. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

6. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

7. Churches and Convents of Goa

8. Elephanta Caves

9. Ellora Caves

10 Fatehpur Sikri

11. Great Living Chola Temple

12. Group of Monuments at Hampi

13. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

14. Group of monuments at Pattadakal

15. Hill Forts of Rajasthan

16. Historic City of Ahmedabad

17. Humayun's Tomb

18. Jaipur city

19. Khajuraho Group of Monuments

20. Khajuraho Group of Monuments

21. Mountain Railways of India

22. Qutub Minar and its monuments

23. Rani-ki-Vav (Queen's Stepwell)

24. Red Fort Complex

25. Rock shelters of Bhimbetka

26. Sun Temple

27. Taj Mahal

28. The architectural work of Le Corbusier, an outstanding contribution to the modern movement

29 Jantar Mantar 

30 Mumbai's Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble

31. Great Himalayan National Park-Conservation Area

32. Kaziranga National Park

33. Keoladeo National Park

34. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

35. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park

36. Sundarban National Park

37. Western Ghats

38. Kanchenjunga National Park

39. Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple

40. Dholavira

41. Shanti Niketan

Q:

Which scripture contains hymns dedicated to various deities, natural forces, and elements?

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    Upanishads
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    Vedangas
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    Vedas
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    Aranyakas
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Answer : 3. "Vedas"
Explanation :

Explanation: The Vedas are a collection of hymns dedicated to deities, natural forces, and elements.

Q:

The Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) provides data under a new revised series in which the base year is taken as–

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    1960-61
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    1970-71
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    2011-12
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    1990-91
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Answer : 3. "2011-12 "
Explanation :

The CSO provides data under a new revised series in which the base year is taken as 2011–12.

Q:

A ‘Transfer Income’ is as –

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    Income which is not produced by as production process.
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    Income taken away from one person given over to another.
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    Unearned Income
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    Earned Income
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Answer : 1. "Income which is not produced by as production process."
Explanation :

Transfer paymentOne-way payment of money for which no money, good, or  service is received in exchange. Governments use such payments as means of income  redistribution by giving out money under social welfare  programs such as social security, old age or disability pensions,  student grants, unemployment compensation, etc. Subsidies  paid to exporters, farmers, manufacturers, however, are not  considered transfer payments. Transfer payments are excluded  in computing gross national product.

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