Most Common General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exams
How many members of the Legislative Council are there in the state of Karnataka?
(A) 68
(B) 78
(C) 75
(D) 100
Correct Answer : C
Who authorises the famous Marathi novel ‘Mrityunjay’?
(A) Bhalchandra Nemade
(B) Shivaji Sawant
(C) Ranjit Desai
(D) Vishnu Khandekar
Correct Answer : B
Who is NOT an awardee of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2021?
(A) Manpreet Singh
(B) Sumit Antil
(C) Krishna Nagar
(D) Mandeep Singh
Correct Answer : D
Lake Baikal, the world's largest freshwater lake (by volume) and the world's deepest lake with a depth of 1620 m (5315 ft), is located in which country?
(A) Russia
(B) Tanzania
(C) Canada
(D) Uganda
Correct Answer : A
Which of the following countries will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026?
(A) India and Sri Lanka
(B) USA, Canada, Mexico
(C) South Africa
(D) Brazil
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following is the autobiography of Dr Manmohan Singh, the ex-Prime Minister of India?
(A) A Shot at History
(B) Ace Against Odds
(C) Changing India
(D) My Country My Life
Correct Answer : C
Who among the following is NOT a part of the Union Executive?
(A) The Prime Minister of India
(B) The President of India
(C) The Supreme Court of India
(D) The council of ministers
Correct Answer : C
Which group is on the second column from the right in the periodic table and contains fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), astatine (At) and tennessine (Ts)?
(A) Group 16
(B) Group 15
(C) Group 13
(D) Group 17
Correct Answer : D
In July 2021, in which state/Union Territory did the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Government of India launch the ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for the distribution of assistive devices and aids to ‘Divyangjan’?
(A) Chhattisgarh
(B) Delhi
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Punjab
Correct Answer : C
Launched in April 2021, the PM Umeed Scheme aims to provide skills training to around three lakh youths to become entrepreneurs. The tenure of this scheme is up to ___________.
(A) 2027-28
(B) 2023-24
(C) 2025-26
(D) 2029-30
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct answer is 2025-26. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, with the central government contributing 60% of the cost and the state government contributing 40%. The scheme is open to youth between the ages of 18 and 35.
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