Quiz GK Questions with Answers
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.
Blue jay or Indian Roller is the state bird of how many Indian states?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 3
(D) 2
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Blue Jay or Indian Roller is the state bird of 3 Indian states. The Blue Jay or Indian Roller is also known as Coracias benghalensis.
Which of the following is declared as world heritage site by UNESCO in 2018?
(A) Rani ki vav
(B) The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
(C) Historic city of Ahmedabad
(D) The Architectural Works of Le Corbusier
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Mumbai's Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2018.
2. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). UNESCO is headquartered in Paris, France.
3. There are 38 World Heritage Sites in India.
Pin valley National park is situated in:
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Pin Valley National Park is a National park of India located in the Spiti Valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in far northern India. It is part of Cold Desert (biosphere reserve).
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.
As per the 2011 census of India, population density of which of the following states was less than 100 people per square kilometre?
(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Sikkim
(D) Tripura
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The population density of India in the year 2011 was 382 persons per square km. Densities vary from 1,102 persons per square km in Bihar to only 17 persons per square km in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density in India.
Which of the following organisms is responsible for sleeping sickness?
(A) Algae
(B) Protozoa
(C) Bacteria
(D) Viruses
Correct Answer : B
In which state of India, is the Chapchar Kut festival celebrated?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Goa
(C) Mizoram
(D) Kerala
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Chapchar Kut is a festival of Mizoram, India. It is celebrated during March after completion of their most arduous task of jhum operation i.e., jungle-clearing (clearing of the remnants of burning).
Silver Fiber Revolution is associated to:
(A) Leather
(B) Oil seeds
(C) Jute
(D) Cotton
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Silver fiber revolution is associated with Cotton.
The name of UTI Bank was changed to ______ in 2007.
(A) HDFC Bank
(B) IDBI Bank
(C) Centurion Bank
(D) Axis Bank
Correct Answer : D
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