Hard General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams
Muhammad Ghori belonged to which dynasty?
(A) Shansabani
(B) Slaves
(C) Yamini
(D) Khalji
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Ghori dynasty or Ghori Silsila, who called themselves the Shansabani dynasty, was a medieval dynasty that ruled Iran, Afghanistan, northwestern India (up to Delhi), Khorasan, and parts of the Xinjiang region of modern western China during the period 1148–1215 AD. Ruled. This dynasty arose after the fall of the Ghaznavi dynasty. This dynasty was centered in the Ghor province of Afghanistan and historians believe that its royal family was of Tajik origin.
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed
(A) by the President
(B) by the Prime Minister
(C) by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
(D) by the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
It laid down the manner in which a member of a Public Service Commission may be suspended or removed. The President was empowered to remove a member of a Public Service Commission in two instances – (i) proof of misbehaviour and (ii) automatic disqualification.
On this matter was the fight between Mohammad Gauri and Prithviraj Chauhan?
(A) Battle of Tarain
(B) Battle of Khanwa
(C) Battle of Plassey
(D) Battle of Buxar
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is the Second Battle of Terrain. Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the second battle of Terrain (1192 AD).
The list of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was added as part of which of the following?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added 10 Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution.
Who was the permanent Speaker of the Constituent Assembly?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Bhimrao Ambedkar
(D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent chairman of the Constituent Assembly of Independent India.
Noida International Airport is the _________ international airport of Uttar Pradesh.
(A) 4th
(B) 5th
(C) 6th
(D) 3rd
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Jewar International Airport is also known as the Noida International Airport. It is one of the upcoming International Airports in Uttar Pradesh. The airport is being constructed in the town named Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar district
Who among the following has been ranked first in Fortune India's list of India's most powerful women in 2021?
(A) Nirmala Sitharaman
(B) Nita Ambani
(C) Soumya Swaminathan
(D) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Indian woman who takes the highest spot is Finance Minister and Minister of Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, who ranks 32. Her rankings improved as compared to last year when she occupied 36th place.
____________________ and _________ will be honored with the Indian Film Personality of the Year Award at IFFI 2021.
(A) Hema Malini and Prasoon Joshi
(B) Prasoon Joshi and Salman Khan
(C) Salman Khan and Hema Malini
(D) Sanjay Kapoor and Ranveer Singh
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Actress and Mathura MP Hema Malini was honored with the Indian Film Personality of the Year award at the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) here on Saturday.
Which Indian freedom fighter is also known as Bismarck of India?
(A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
India's Bismarck: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
With whom is the Golden Temple related?
(A) Buddhism
(B) Sikhism
(C) Hinduism
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Golden Temple is located in Punjab.
2. The Golden Temple was established by the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ram Das in 1577 AD.
3. It was built on a plot of land where three different rivers met, which is why the names of the holy rivers are part of the name Amritsar.
4. Buildings have been added to over the years and now cover an area of 28 acres.
5. Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is built in the form of a pool (sarovar), with the Guru Granth Sahib seated on a raised platform or throne.
6. Sarovar represents the body of the Supreme Creator Lord, who is situated at the origin of all existence.
7. It is said that Guru Gobind Ji created "Khalsa Panth".
8. Guru Nanak had predicted that the day would come when his people would be tested by their faith in God.
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