Most Common GK Questions and Answers
As per Census 2011, under which of the following ranges does the literacy rate in India fall?
(A) 90% - 95%
(B) 50% - 55%
(C) 30% - 35%
(D) 70% - 75%
Correct Answer : D
The Indian census is generally held every ______.
(A) tenth year
(B) fourth year
(C) fifth year
(D) seventh year
Correct Answer : A
Who is known as the father of Blue Revolution in India?
(A) Verghese Kurien
(B) Sam Pitroda
(C) Hiralal Chaudhuri
(D) M.S. Swaminathan
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Hiralal Chaudhuri and Dr. Arun Krishnsnan are known as Father of Blue revolution. The Blue Revolution in India was launched during the 7th Five Year Plan (1985-1990) during the sponsorship of the Fish Farmers Development Agency (FFDA) by the Central Government of India.
Arrange the following Presidents of India in chronological order (from first to last):
(1) Dr Zakir Hussain
(2) Dr S.Radhakrishnan
(3) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
(4) V.V. Mountain
(A) 2-3-4-1
(B) 3-2-4-1
(C) 4-1-2-3
(D) 2-1-4-3
Correct Answer : D
When there is a division of power between different parts of the government, it is called ___.
(A) Community Government
(B) Distribution of rights
(C) Coalition government
(D) Integration of rights
Correct Answer : B
Which party government announced the formation of a second backward classes commission in 1978?
(A) Indian National Congress Party
(B) Bharatiya Janata Party
(C) Janata Party
(D) United Democratic Party
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Janta party announced the formation of a second backward class commission in 1978. Morarji Desai was an Indian independence activist and the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979. He was also the first Prime Minister to head India's first non-Congress Government. He was the first PM to Demonetize India.
Who among the following Indian dancers was the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha?
(A) Rukmini Devi Arundale
(B) Madhuri Dixit
(C) Mallika Sarabhai
(D) Saroj Khan
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha (the upper house of India's Parliament) was Rukmini Devi Arundale. She was not only a renowned Indian dancer but also a theosophist, choreographer, and activist. Rukmini Devi Arundale made significant contributions to the revival of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, and her nomination to the Rajya Sabha was a testament to her influence and contribution to the cultural and artistic heritage of India.
The Treaty of Lahore was signed in 1846 between the British empire and ______.
(A) Maharaja Kharak Singh
(B) Maharani Chand Kaur
(C) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
(D) Maharaja Duleep Singh
Correct Answer : D
Which of the following states has two houses in its state legislature?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Jharkhand
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following act suggested the post of Comptroller and Auditor General-
(A) Act of 1909
(B) Act of 1919
(C) Act of 1935
(D) Act of 1947
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The CAG is n authority, established by the constitution under constitution of India. Part V- Chapter V/sub-part 7B/ Article 147, who audits all the receipts and expenditure of the government of India. Under the act of 1919, the Secretary of India was given the charge to appoint CAG in India.
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