Common GK Quiz Questions and Answers

Common GK Quiz Questions and Answers
Q :  

The ______ was nationalised in the year 1949.

(A) Union Bank of India

(B) Reserve Bank of India

(C) Central Bank of India

(D) Imperial Bank of India


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on January 1, 1949.

2. Earlier, the Reserve Bank of India was a privately owned bank, established on April 1, 1935, in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

2. After India's independence on 15 August 1947, RBI was nationalized on 1 January 1949.

4. After nationalization, the Reserve Bank of India came under the complete ownership of the Government of India.


Q :  

The size of the pupil of the eye is controlled by the ______.

(A) blind spot

(B) retina

(C) cornea

(D) iris


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye.

2. Iris is the colored part of the eye, which provides pigment to the eyes.

3. It is attached to the ciliary muscle, which contracts and expands to accommodate the required amount of light.


Q :  

The Act that is also known as ‘Morley-Minto Reforms’ is:

(A) Government of India Act, 1935

(B) Indian Councils Act, 1909

(C) Rowlatt Act, 1919

(D) Government of India Act, 1912


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. India Council Act in 1909 which is also known as 'Morley-Minto Reforms'.

2. For the first time, Indians got representation in the Executive Council of the Governor General and limited rights were also given to the members of the Central and Legislative Councils.

3. The following are the main provisions of this Act.

- The number of Indians in the Governor General's Executive Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the Central Legislative Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the provincial legislative councils was increased.

- Provincial Legislative Councils were given the right to debate the budget and ask supplementary questions.


Q :  

Match List-I and List-II regarding the National Sports Awards 2022.

List-I                                                        List-II

(a) Arjun Award                                  (i) Jiwanjot Singh Teja

(b) Dronacharya Award Regular      (ii) Seema Punia

(c) Dronacharya Award Life time    (iii) Ashwini Akkunji

(d) Dhiyanchand Award                    (iv) Dinesh Jawahar Lad

(A) a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii

(B) a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv

(C) a-i, b-il, c-iii, d-iv

(D) a-ii, b-1, c-iv, d-iii


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The matching of List-I and List-II regarding the National Sports Awards 2022 is correct.

List-I                                                        List-II

(a) Arjun Award                                   - Seema Punia Teja

(b) Dronacharya Award Regular       - Jiwanjot Singh

(c) Dronacharya Award Life time     - Dinesh Jawahar Lad

(d) Dhiyanchand Award                     - Ashwini Akkunji


Q :  

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the benefits of the retired President of India?
 A. The former President of India will also be entitled to a monthly pension of ₹2.5 lakh.

B. He/She is entitled to a secretarial staff comprising a private secretary, a personal assistant, an additional private secretary, two peons, and office expenses up to ₹1 lakh per annum.

C. He/She is also entitled to free highest-class travel anywhere in India, accompanied by one person, by rail, air, or steamer.

(A) A and B only

(B) B and C only

(C) A and C only

(D) A, B and C


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

All the statements regarding the benefits of the retired President of India are correct.

A. The former President of India will also be entitled to a monthly pension of ₹2.5 lakh.

B. He/She is entitled to a secretarial staff comprising a private secretary, a personal assistant, an additional private secretary, two peons, and office expenses up to ₹1 lakh per annum.

C. He/She is also entitled to free highest-class travel anywhere in India, accompanied by one person, by rail, air, or steamer.


Q :  

Which of the following Indian festivals is celebrated by suspending a pot containing butter, curd, etc. high above the ground with people trying to break it by forming human pyramids?

(A) Ramnavami

(B) Janmashtami

(C) Sankranti

(D) Ugadi


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. During the celebration of the Janmashtami festival, a pot filled with butter, curd, etc. is hung above the ground and people try to break it by forming a human pyramid.

2. Janmashtami is the biggest festival in the Braj region of North India.

3. Celebrated on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month.

4. Some of the popular customs of Janmashtami include.

- Worship of Lord Krishna: People worship Lord Krishna in temples, offer prayers, and sing hymns.

- Rasleela: Rasleela is a dance and drama that depicts the story of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha.

- Butter Thief: This is a popular game in which children try to steal butter from a large pile of butter.

- Fasting: Some people fast on the day of Janmashtami to seek the blessings of Lord Krishna.


Q :  

______ is the harvest festival of the Kodava community of Coorg.

(A) Madai

(B) Bhagoria

(C) Theyyam

(D) Puttari


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. Puttari is the harvest festival of the Kodava community of Coorg.

2. It is celebrated for the new crop of rice.

3. During the Puttari festival, Kodava people wear new clothes and perform puja in temples and homes.


Q :  

In which year was the Estimates Committee constituted for the first time in India?

(A) 1948

(B) 1950

(C) 1947

(D) 1949


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The Estimates Committee is the largest parliamentary committee.

2. The Estimates Committee consists of 30 members.

3. All the members of the Estimates Committee are selected only from the Lok Sabha.

4. The first Estimates Committee in independent India was constituted in 1950.

5. It was formed on the recommendation of former Finance Minister John Mathai.

Q :  

Which part of the Constitution of India consists of the idea of a Welfare State?

(A) Directive Principles of State Policy

(B) Fundamental Duties

(C) Fundamental Rights

(D) Preamble


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Welfare state is a concept of government in which the state plays a vital role in protecting and promoting the economic and social well-being of its citizens.

2. Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy.

3. The Directive Principles of State Policy constitute a comprehensive socio-economic program for a modern democratic state.


Q :  

Which of the following is constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution of India?

(A) Advocate General

(B) Central Vigilance Commission

(C) Finance Commission

(D) National Commission for Women


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Under Article 280 of the Constitution of India, the President is required to constitute a Finance Commission at the end of every five years or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary.

2. The Finance Commission is a 'constitutional body' constituted by the President of India.

3. Who gives his advice to the President on the states' share in the taxes of the Centre?

4. K.C. Niyogi was the first Chairman of the Finance Commission.


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