General Awareness Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams
Which of the following is not a correct match?
(A) Vithi- Andhra Pradesh
(B) Rasila- Gujarat
(C) Bidesia- Uttarakhand
(D) Krishnavattam- Kerala
Correct Answer : C
In which state is Nohkliai Waterfall?
(A) Assam
(B) Kerala
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Manipur
Correct Answer : C
A famous place dedicated to Sabarimala in Kerala is?
(A) Ayyappan
(B) Muthappan
(C) Kotilingeshwar
(D) Ayyanar
Correct Answer : A
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.
When was the Food Safety and Standards Act passed in India?
(A) 2005
(B) 2006
(C) 2008
(D) 2011
Correct Answer : B
What is the share of Government of India in NABARD?
(A) 51%
(B) 55%
(C) 75%
(D) 99%
Correct Answer : D
Whose period is called the Golden Age of Mughal Architecture?
(A) Jahangir
(B) Shah Jahan
(C) Aurangzeb
(D) Akbar
Correct Answer : B
Muhammad bin Qasim invade India?
(A) 711
(B) 714
(C) 713
(D) 712
Correct Answer : D
In which state is the Lingaraj temple located?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Karnataka
(D) Orissa
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).
2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.
3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.
4. It was built by Somavanshi king Yayati I.
Which dynasty does the bronze statue of Nataraja belong?
(A) Cher
(B) Chola
(C) Rashtrakuta
(D) Pandya
Correct Answer : B
Amoghavarsha belonged to which dynasty?
(A) Chola
(B) Rashtrakuta
(C) Pandya
(D) Cher
Correct Answer : B
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