GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following statements about the river Brahmaputra is INCORRECT?

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    It rises in Tibet.
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    It flows eastwards parallel to the Himalayas.
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    Most of its course lies outside India.
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    It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang.
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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:

How much percentage of reservation has been made for women under the Women's Reservation Bill 'Nari/Shakti Vandan Act' recently presented in the new Parliament House?

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    23%
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    33%
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    43%
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    53%
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Answer : 2. "33%"
Explanation :

1. The Central Government on Tuesday introduced the historic 'Narishakti Vandan Bill' in the Lok Sabha, related to providing one-third reservation to women in the Lower House of Parliament, State Assemblies and Delhi Assembly.

2. Law and Justice Minister Arjunram Meghwal introduced the 'Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023' amid the noise of the opposition.

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

Q:

Which of the following has not been found in the excavation in Terracotta of Indus Valley sites? 

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    Buffalo
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    Sheep
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    Cow
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    Pig
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Answer : 3. "Cow "
Explanation :

There is no evidences of cow in terracotta in Indus civilization

Q:

शब्द में अंतर्निहित अर्थ को व्यक्त करने वाले व्यापार को क्या कहते हैं?

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    काव्य गुण
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    काव्य रीति
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    शब्द शक्ति
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    अलंकार
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Answer : 3. "शब्द शक्ति "

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''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 "

Q:

Under Article 1 of the Indian constitution,it is declared that “Bharat means India shall be______”- 

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    Union of States
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    Federal State of Unitary features
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    Federal State of Federal features
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    Federal state
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Answer : 1. "Union of States "
Explanation :

(a) Union of States: This means that India is a federation comprising states and union territories. It emphasizes the unity of the country while recognizing the diversity and autonomy of its states.

(b) Federal State with Unitary Features: India operates as a federal state where power is divided between the central government and individual states. However, there are certain unitary features, such as a strong central authority in matters like defense and national security.

(c) Federal State with Federal Features: This is not a term used to describe the Indian political system. India is often termed as a federal state with unitary features.

(d) Federal State: This term generally implies a political entity where power is shared between a central government and regional entities. India is indeed a federal state where states have their own governments and certain powers, alongside a strong central government.

Q:

Which article of the Constitution of India mentions that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women? 

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    Article-39(a)
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    Article-39(c)
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    Article-39(d)
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    Article-39(f)
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Answer : 3. "Article-39(d) "
Explanation :

1. 'Equal pay for equal work for both men and women' is mentioned in Article 39 (d) of the Constitution of India.

2. In this article the State has been directed to ensure equal pay to both men and women for equal work.

3. Article 39(d) is a directive principle of state policy, which means it cannot be implemented through legislation. However, the Court may declare laws that violate this Article unconstitutional.

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