Important General Knowledge Questions 2020
On which day is National Youth Day made?
(A) 15 January
(B) 9 January
(C) 18 January
(D) 12 January
Correct Answer : D
One of the leading producers of asbestos in the world is
(A) Australia
(B) Russia
(C) Canada
(D) Armenia
Correct Answer : B
Where is ‘Nanda Devi Mountain’ (Second highest mountain in India)?
(A) Chamoli District
(B) Jaipur District
(C) Shrinagar District
(D) Shimla District
Correct Answer : A
The capital of Uttarakhand is….
(A) Masoorie
(B) Dehra Dun
(C) Nainital
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : B
It is a traditional instrument of the Limbu community of Sikkim.
(A) Chutke
(B) Jewelery silly
(C) Naumati
(D) Chaip-Braung
Correct Answer : D
Shore temple is located at
(A) Calicut
(B) Sanapur
(C) Patna
(D) Mahabalipuram
Correct Answer : D
Simlipal is mainly famous for which wildlife conservation?
(A) Elephant
(B) Deer
(C) Bear
(D) Tendua
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Simlipal Bio-Reserve (Sanctuary) is located in Orissa.
2. The biosphere reserve has the largest area of sal in the whole of India. Furthermore, the tropical monsoon climate provides ideal conditions for the development of a distinctive biodiversity, highlighted by 1,076 species of vascular plants.
3. These include 93 species of orchids, 300 species of medicinal plants and 52 species of endangered flora. The two endemic species of orchid are Eria meghasaniensis and Taenia hookeriana.
4. Notable botanical species in the sanctuary include Callicarpa arborea (a species of beautyberry), Bombax ceiba (cotton tree) and Madhuca longifolia (manhua).
Madharasas are the schools of
(A) Jain
(B) Hindus
(C) Muslims
(D) Christians
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following is a hill station in South India?
(A) Khandala
(B) Ooty
(C) Mussoorie
(D) Nainital
Correct Answer : B
The highest peak in South India is
(A) Everest
(B) Doddabetta
(C) Nilgiri hills
(D) Anaimudi
Correct Answer : D
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