Top 500 Common GK Questions and Answers

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Top 500 Common GK Questions and Answers

Every year in India, thousands of posts, recruitments, and examinations are conducted within the central and therefore the government, banking sector, on which candidates from urban and rural areas apply to induce jobs. Applying students have success altogether with subjects consistent with the syllabus of the examination; one among the important subjects is general knowledge (GK), which is important for the youth to read carefully. Students can easily get Common GK Questions related to Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Economics, and Basic Science in this article.

Top 500 Common GK Questions

Here, I am sharing with you the Top 500 Common GK Questions and Answers for those learners who are preparing for SSC, Bank, Railway, and other competitive exams. Common GK is a very important section of General Knowledge, and in this section, you can study GK Questions related to History, Geography, economics, basic science, and common gk.

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GK Quiz

Q :  

In Triple Jump, the white flag indicates:

(A) trial is valid

(B) trail is a failure

(C) trail with wind support

(D) allow to trial


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Landing Area: 9 meters in length and 2.75 meters in width.

Take-off Board: 13 meters behind the pit (Men) and 11 Meters behind for (Women) and is white in color, 1.22 Meter length, and 20 cm in width.

Plasticine Indicator Board: Indicate foul in the long jump. The length is 1.22 Meters and the Width is 10 cm

Runway of Triple Jump: 40-45 meter

Triple jump Phases are Approach run, Take off, Hop, Step, Jump, and Landing. In Triple Jump, the white flag indicates: the trail is valid.


Q :  

Which of the following tennis event is not related to Grand Slam?

(A) French Open

(B) Italian Open

(C) Wimbledon

(D) US Open


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

In the modern version of cricket 'Supermax Cricket', how much time is fixed for each innings of 10 overs of both the teams?

(A) 40 minutes

(B) 45 minutes

(C) 50 minutes

(D) 60 minutes


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

What is the average circumference of the standard cricket ball in international cricket?

(A) 7.89 inches - 8.45 inches

(B) 10.46 inches - 10.90 inches

(C) 9.45 inches - 10.20 inches

(D) 8.81 inches - 9 inches


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which country won the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2022 for cricket?

(A) Pakistan

(B) Sri Lanka

(C) Bangladesh

(D) India


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The 2022 edition of the tournament took place at Sylhet, Bangladesh in October 2022. India beat Sri Lanka in the final, this time by eight wickets by chasing a modest total of 65 and became 7th time winner.


Q :  

When does the President of India address both the houses of the Parliament at the beginning of the first session?

(A) Every Year

(B) After every general election to the Lok Sabha

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 Nor 2


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

In the case of the first session after each general election to Lok Sabha, the President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together after the members have made and subscribed the oath or affirmation and the Speaker has been elected. The President's Address is a solemn and formal act under the Constitution.


Q :  

Any legislation which gives unguided and uncontrolled discretion to any executive or administrative authority in the matter of enactment of the law violates which of the following articles of the Constitution of India?

(A) Article 14

(B) Article 28

(C) Article 32

(D) Article 44


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. The said article is clearly bifurcated – while it commands the State not to deny to any person 'equality before the law', it also commands the State not to deny to any person the equal protection of the laws. Equality before the law prohibits discrimination. It is a negative concept. The concept of 'equal protection of laws' requires the State to accord special treatment to persons in different situations in order to establish equality among all. It is positive in character.


Q :  

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:

The N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar Committee suggested that a Minister and a Secretary should be solely designated to carry out and promote administrative reforms.

On the basis of the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, the Department of Personnel was created in 1970 and placed under the charge of the Prime Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Gopalaswami Ayyangar Committee suggested that a Minister and a Secretary should be designated solely to pursue and promote the subject of administrative reform. (2) In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966 and placed under the charge of the Prime Minister.


Q :  

The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly took place on 9 December 1946. Which major political party boycotted it?

(A) Bharatiya Jana Sangh

(B) Garam party

(C) Praja Socialist Party

(D) Muslim League


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946. The Muslim League boycotted the meeting and insisted on a separate state of Pakistan.


Q :  

We have adopted Parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how is our model different from that model?

The British Parliament is supreme or sovereign so far as law-making is concerned, but in India the power of Parliament to make laws is limited.

In India, cases relating to the constitutionality of an amendment of an Act of Parliament are referred to a Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) Only 1

(B) Only 2

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Parliamentary system of government in India is largely based on the British Parliamentary system. However, it never replicated the British system and differs in the following respects: Britain India British monarchy India has a republican system British system is based on the principle of sovereignty of Parliament Parliament is not supreme in India, enjoys limited and restricted powers because of a written constitution, federal system, judicial review and fundamental rights. In Britain, the Prime Minister must be a member of the lower house of Parliament (House of Commons). In India, the Prime Minister can be a member of either House of Parliament. The British system is based on the principle of sovereignty of Parliament. Cases relating to the constitutionality of an amendment act can be referred by the Supreme Court to its Constitutional Bench. The Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, inserted various articles in the Constitution, directly and indirectly, curtailing the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Courts to review the constitutionality of laws.


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