GK Questions Quiz with Answers
Every citizen has the freedom to practice and follow one's own religion. Does this freedom emanate from which principle is enshrined in the Indian Constitution?
(A) Socialism
(B) Secularism
(C) Democracy
(D) Republican form of Government
Correct Answer : B
The English cultivated indigo in
(A) Jamaica
(B) India
(C) Caribbean Islands
(D) Venezuela
(A) (A) and (B)
(B) (C) and (B)
(C) (D) and (B)
(D) Only (B)
Correct Answer : D
The Birsa Movement had important consequences, such as:
(A) Colonial government had to introduce new forest laws to safeguard the tribal land from dikes.
(B) Tribal chiefs got new land titles under the British land settlements. (C) Tribal people showed the capacity to protest against colonial rule.
(A) (A) and (B)
(B) (A) and (C)
(C) (B) and (C)
(D) (A), (B) and (C)
Correct Answer : D
Kabir challenged the formal religions of his time by
(A) ridiculing the priestly classes.
(B) adopting the language of the nobility.
(C) denouncing the formless God.
(D) preaching salvation through rituals.
Correct Answer : D
People in Kerala practise different religions. What could be the reason for the diversity of religious practice? Consider the two statements given below and choose the correct answer.
(A) Jewish and Arab traders came to trade in spices and brought Judaism and Islam to the people there.
(B) St. Thomas came nearly 2000 years ago and brought Christianity to the people.
(A) Only (A) is true and can be considered as a reason.
(B) Only (B) is true and can be considered as a reason.
(C) (A) and (B) are true and are valid reasons.
(D) (A) and (B) are true but not valid reasons.
Correct Answer : B
Who among the following in a state is appointed by the Central Government?
(A) Central Government
(B) Member of Legislative Council
(C) Governor
(D) Chief Minister
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Appointment of Governor: The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. Article 156. Term of office of Governor : (1) The Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
Which of the following is be an example of employment with job security?
(A) Daily wage labourer
(B) Casual worker
(C) Regular worker
(D) Seasonal worker
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Jobs that traditionally have a strong union presence such as many government jobs and jobs in education, healthcare and law enforcement are considered very secure while many non-unionized private sector jobs are generally believed to offer lower job security, although this varies by industry and country.
The Mughal Empire in India lasted from:
(A) 1526 to 1857
(B) 1556 to 1887
(C) 1626 to 1877
(D) 1656 to 1907
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
India - Mughal Empire, 1526-1857 | Britannica.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established in:
(A) 1993
(B) 1995
(C) 1997
(D) 1999
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established on October 12, 1993.
The Indian National Congress was founded in:
(A) 1885
(B) 1890
(C) 1895
(D) 1900
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Indian National Congress was established when 72 representatives from all over the country met at Bombay in 1885. Prominent delegates included Dadabhai Naoroji, Surendranath Banerjee, Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozeshah Mehta, W. C. Bonnerjee, S. Ramaswami Mudaliar, S.
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