Quiz Questions on GK with Answers
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.
Who among the following has been ranked as the richest person in the world, as per the Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires list 2022?
(A) Elon Musk
(B) Jeff Bezos
(C) Bernard Arnault
(D) Warren Buffet
Correct Answer : A
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.
Who among the following was the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel?
(A) Arati Saha
(B) Ujwala Rai
(C) Nisha Millet
(D) Karnam Malleswari
Correct Answer : A
Who among the following freedom fighters of India revived the Indian National Army ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ (which was formed in 1942 by Rash Behari Bose and Captain-General Mohan Singh) in the year 1943?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Bhagat Singh
(D) Subhas Chandra Bose
Correct Answer : D
Which of the following rivers of India drains into the Bay of Bengal?
(A) Tapi
(B) Godavari
(C) Narmada
(D) Mahi
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri drain in the Bay of Bengal whereas Narmada drains in the Arabian Sea.
The Jagananna Smart Township scheme was launched by which state government of India?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Punjab
(C) Odisha
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the Jagananna Thodu scheme. Under this, an amount of ₹905 crores was deposited into the bank accounts of 9.05 lakh small traders towards the provision of an interest-free loan.
Which countries hosted the matches played in the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
(A) Egypt and Ethiopia
(B) India and Bangladesh
(C) United Arab Emirates and Oman
(D) Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was the seventh ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament, with the matches played in the Oman and United Arab Emirates, on behalf of India, from 17 October to 14 November 2021. The West Indies were the defending champions, but were eventually eliminated in the Super 12 stage.
The steep rocky coast rising almost vertically above sea water is called ______.
(A) sea caves
(B) sea cliff
(C) sea arches
(D) ox-bow lake
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
A sea cliff refers to a steep rocky coast that rises almost vertically above the seawater. Sea cliffs are typically formed by the erosive action of waves over a long period of time, causing the coastline to retreat inland and leaving behind a vertical or near-vertical rock face. These formations are often found in areas with rugged coastlines and are a result of various geological processes and erosion by the sea. Sea cliffs can be impressive natural landmarks and are often admired for their dramatic and picturesque views.
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