GK Common Questions and Answers
Which of the following organizations was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
(A) Sabarmati Ashram
(B) Sevagram Ashram
(C) Visva Bharati
(D) Phoenix Ashram
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following state has become the first carbon-free state of India?
(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer : A
At what time should the public expenditure (pump priming) be done?
(A) Inflation
(B) Deflation
(C) Inflation related deadlock
(D) Inflation
Correct Answer : B
ISRO was established on -
(A) 15th August 1972
(B) 15th August 1969
(C) 15th September 1965
(D) 15th October 1972
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the space agency of India. This organization involves science, engineering and technology to reap the benefits of outer space for India and mankind.
2. ISRO is a major component of the Department of Space, Government of India. The department executes the Indian space program primarily through various centres or units under ISRO.
3. ISRO was earlier known as the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which was founded by Dr. Vikram A. It was established by the Government of India in 1962 on the vision of Sarabhai. ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969, and replaced INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology.
4. Antrix Corporation is the marketing arm of ISRO.
5. ISRO's Master Control Facility is located in Hassan.
Which is the highest peacetime gallantry award?
(A) Vir Chakra
(B) Param Vir Chakra
(C) Ashoka Chakra
(D) Mahavir Chakra
Correct Answer : C
Which country is in the process of making the largest single-aperture radio telescope – FAST?
(A) Japan
(B) China
(C) America
(D) Russia
Correct Answer : B
In which state the Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be established?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Karnataka
Correct Answer : C
Does the curve show the inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation rate?
(A) Supply Curve
(B) Indifference curve
(C) IS curve
(D) Phillips curve
Correct Answer : D
Where is the longest beach (Sea-Beach) in India?
(A) Chapora Beach (Beach)
(B) Diu Beach (Beach)
(C) Aksa Beach (Beach)
(D) Marina Beach
Correct Answer : D
How many years is the term of the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly?
(A) 6 years
(B) 5 years
(C) 4 years
(D) 7 years
Correct Answer : A
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