Easy GK Questions 2020
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Jharkhand
(C) Chhattisgarh
(D) Bihar
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%. The literacy rate in Bihar is 63.82% according to the 2011 census. The state has a male literacy of 73.39% and a female literacy rate of 53.33%
When was the panchayati raj system introduced in India?
(A) AD 1950
(B) AD 1962
(C) AD 1945
(D) AD 1947
Correct Answer : B
Red Data Book contains
(A) Red pandas
(B) Rare plants and animals under threat
(C) Rare minerals
(D) Vanishing rivers
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The "Red Data Book" is a list of rare plants, animals, fungi and other organisms that are considered to be at maximum risk of extinction. It contains information on the status, distribution, and conservation of these species. Through the Red Data book, the conservation needs of these organisms are understood and necessary steps are planned for their protection.
The playing time (in seconds) of the full version of Indian National Anthem is
(A) 60
(B) 52
(C) 55
(D) 57
Correct Answer : B
National Science day in India is celebrated on
(A) 30th April
(B) 14 February
(C) 28th February
(D) 23th March
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
National Science Day in India is celebrated on February 28th every year. This day commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman on February 28, 1928, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. National Science Day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Indian scientists and to promote scientific temper and curiosity in the country.
SAARC was formed in ……
(A) 1982
(B) 1984
(C) 1985
(D) 1986
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
SAARC, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, was formed in 1985. The correct answer is:
(C) 1985
SAARC was established on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with the signing of the SAARC Charter by the leaders of its founding member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The organization aims to foster regional cooperation and development in South Asia.
Full form of MCA is
(A) Ministry of company affairs
(B) Master of computer application
(C) Master of commerce and arts
(D) Member chartered accountant
Correct Answer : B
India is the largest producer, consumer and importer of ………………………….
(A) sugar
(B) jute
(C) lentils
(D) Salt
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
India is a significant player in the global lentil market, being the largest producer, consumer, and importer of lentils. Lentils are a staple food in many parts of India, and they form an essential part of the diet for a large portion of the population. The country's diverse climate and agricultural practices make it conducive to lentil cultivation. India not only produces lentils to meet domestic demand but also imports them to supplement its needs. Lentils are a crucial source of protein and nutrition in the Indian diet, and their production and consumption are integral to the country's agricultural and food landscape.