Common GK Questions For Competitive Exam
Which state's Sabarimala temple board has accepted the court's decision to allow women of all ages to enter the temple?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Kerala
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.
2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.
3. The temple is open to people of all religions.
4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.
5. Before visiting Sabarimala, pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days.
Tincture of Iodine is used for which of the following?
(A) As a cure for cancer
(B) Determination of presence of starch
(C) as an antiseptic
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : C
Low latitude means more rainfall and higher latitude means less rainfall. What could be the reason behind this fact?
(A) distance from the sea
(B) water currents
(C) Height
(D) Evaporation
Correct Answer : D
BRICS Summit 2017 was held in which country?
(A) Xiamen, China
(B) Moscow, Russia
(C) Delhi, India
(D) Tokyo, Japan
Correct Answer : A
What is the name of India's first unmanned tank?
(A) M60 Patton
(B) Muntra
(C) M60 Patton
(D) Panzer 61
Correct Answer : B
Which Gupta ruler married a princess of the Lichchavi dynasty?
(A) Vikramaditya
(B) Chandragupta I
(C) Skandagupta
(D) Samudragupta
Correct Answer : B
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