Social Science Quiz & GK Questions for Competitive Exams
Identify the place from the following where an Atomic Power Station is located:
(A) Hirakud
(B) Naharkatiya
(C) Tatipaka
(D) Kakrapar
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The correct answer is Gujarat. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located in Gujarat. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power station commissioned on 6 May 1993. It is located in the proximity of the Surat district of Gujarat.
Who among the following teamed up with flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia and guitarist Brij Bhushan Kabra and produced a concept album, ‘C all of the Valley’ (1967)?
(A) Bhajan Sopori
(B) Shivkumar Sharma
(C) Tarun Bhattacharya
(D) Satish Vyas
Correct Answer : B
Battle of Buxar was fought in ______.
(A) 1767
(B) 1774
(C) 1757
(D) 1764
Correct Answer : D
The word India came from the Indus, called ______ in Sanskrit.
(A) Adya
(B) Sarvatr
(C) Bhanuh
(D) Sindhu
Correct Answer : D
According to census 2011, Density of population is ______ persons per square km.
(A) 362
(B) 382
(C) 392
(D) 412
Correct Answer : B
In 1931, who recognised that an aromatic compound must have an odd number of pairs of electrons, which can mathematically be written as 4n+2 (n = 0,1,2,3 etc.)?
(A) Jacob Berzelius
(B) Erich Huckel
(C) Antoine Lavoisier
(D) Auguste Laurent
Correct Answer : B
‘Anaconda’ one of the world’s largest snakes is found in ______.
(A) Monsoon forest
(B) Tropical evergreen forest
(C) Temperate grasslands
(D) Temperate evergreen forest
Correct Answer : B
Lake Kolleru is situated in which of the following states?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Karnataka
(C) Kerala
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, 15 km from Eluru city.
2. Kolleru is situated between Krishna and Godavari delta. Kolleru is spread over two districts – Krishna and West Godavari.
The 22nd Commonwealth Games are scheduled to be held in which of the following countries?
(A) Australia
(B) India
(C) England
(D) Japan
Correct Answer : C
The Supreme Court on 18 July, 2022 ordered its registry to work out a mechanism to remove personal details of persons entangled in matrimonial litigation. This decision was taken to recognize which right as part of ‘right to privacy’?
(A) Right to division of power
(B) Right to live
(C) Right to be forgotten
(D) Right to practice religion
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Supreme Court's decision to remove personal details of individuals involved in matrimonial litigation is related to the concept of "Right to be forgotten," which is a part of the right to privacy. This right allows individuals to request the removal of their personal information from online platforms and other records if that information is outdated or no longer relevant, preserving their privacy and dignity.
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