GK Questions and Answers
Which hydroelectric project is supplied water from the largest man-made lake in India?
(A) Koyna Project
(B) Hirakud Project
(C) Rihand Project
(D) Damodar Valley Project
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following states is famous for its beautiful sea shores and is the main attraction for tourists?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Goa
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) West Bengal
Correct Answer : B
Where is the National Defense Academy located?
(A) Dehradun
(B) Khadakwasla
(C) Kirkee
(D) Chennai
Correct Answer : B
Which species of camel is considered the best?
(A) Alvari
(B) Jaisalmeri
(C) Kutchi
(D) Bikaneri
Correct Answer : B
How much prize money is given under Sindhi Ratna Samman?
(A) ₹45,000
(B) ₹4,000
(C) ₹ 51,000
(D) ₹24,000
Correct Answer : C
The Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through?
(A) Argentina
(B) Brazil
(C) Bolivia
(D) Chile
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. A total of ten countries are located on the Tropic of Capricorn. They are spread over three continents. Of the ten countries located on the Tropic of Capricorn, five are African countries.
2. They are Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique and Madagascar. Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay are South American countries located on the Tropic of Capricorn.
3. Apart from five African countries and four South American countries, Australia is also located on the Tropic of Capricorn.
Where is the famous Madame Tussauds museum for wax statues located?
(A) Paris
(B) London
(C) Sydney
(D) New York
Correct Answer : B
Yogakshema Vahamyaham is the ideal of which of the following?
(A) Indian Red Cross Society
(B) Life Insurance Corporation of India
(C) Unit Trust of India
(D) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
Correct Answer : B
What is the name given to the first super computer manufactured in India?
(A) Arjuna
(B) Vibhuti
(C) C-DOT
(D) Param
Correct Answer : D
Which of the following is more labor-intensive?
(A) iron and steel
(B) Textile Industry
(C) Petroleum
(D) Automobiles
Correct Answer : B