Most Important GK Questions 2020
Centre to make hallmarking compulsory for which jewellery?
(A) Silver
(B) Platinum
(C) Gold
(D) Palladium
Correct Answer : C
Who was the leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha?
(A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(B) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
(D) Acharya J.B. Kripalani
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Bardoli Satyagraha was a successful non-violent protest against the high land revenue imposed by the British in the Bardoli taluka of Gujarat, India. Sardar Patel played a crucial role in organizing and leading the movement, which eventually led to the withdrawal of the proposed tax hike.
Hemoglobin is an important constituent of
(A) Red blood cells
(B) White blood cells
(C) Platelets
(D) Plasma
Correct Answer : A
50th International Film Festival of India was recently concluded in which city?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Goa
(C) West Bengal
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer : B
Which is one of the IITs that have joined hands with the National Council of Science Museums to develop 'Gandhipedia'?
(A) IIT Kharagpur
(B) IIT Delhi
(C) IIT Madras
(D) IIT Bombay
Correct Answer : A
How many consecutive pilgrimages to the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple have been undertaken by drummer Sivamani?
(A) 27
(B) 30
(C) 35
(D) 38
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.
2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.
3. The temple is open to people of all religions.
4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.
5. Before visiting Sabarimala, pilgrims have to observe celibacy for 41 days.
6. Dholakia Shivamani has made 35 pilgrimages to the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple
What is India's rank in 2019 Global Terrorism Index?
(A) 7th
(B) 9th
(C) 11th
(D) 13th
Correct Answer : A
Which city organized the World Conference on Access to Medical Products: Achieving the SDGs 2030'?
(A) Kolkata
(B) Chennai
(C) Mumbai
(D) New Delhi
Correct Answer : D
Who became the first Indian to be crowned Mr. Universe 2019 at the 11th WBPF Championship?
(A) Varinder Ghuman
(B) Chitharesh Natesan
(C) Thakur Anoop Singh
(D) Sangram Chougule
Correct Answer : B
Earth’s escape velocity is –
(A) 15.0 km / sec
(B) 21.0 km / sec
(C) 7.0 km / sec
(D) 11.2 km / sec
Correct Answer : D