General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: On which river is the “Jawahar Sagar” dam located?
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60dd8b5853af845ee3fa5d70- 1Krishna Riverfalse
- 2Luni Riverfalse
- 3Banas Riverfalse
- 4Chambal Rivertrue
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Answer : 4. "Chambal River"
Explanation :
Chambal river water is used for irrigation, hydropower generation and water transportation. Four major dams have been built on the Chambal River, including Gandhi Sagar Dam (Madhya Pradesh), Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Jawahar Sagar Dam and Kota Barrage (Rajasthan). These dams provide water for irrigation and also generate hydroelectricity.
Q: 'Luni Basin' is a part of which broad Physiographic division of Rajasthan?
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5e6f6d7c7981157db2c10375- 1Aravalli Hilly Regionfalse
- 2South - Eastern Plateautrue
- 3Eastern Plainfalse
- 4Western Desertfalse
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Answer : 2. "South - Eastern Plateau "
Explanation :
Godwad covers the southern part of Jalore, Sirohi and Pali districts of Rajasthan. The Sukri River and its tributaries flow through this region and join the west flowing Luni River before it flows into the Rann of Kutch. West Banas River drains the south-eastern part of the region.
Q: Which city is located on the banks of the river Narmada?
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62e9fb85efd77421d960985a- 1Bharuchtrue
- 2Bhopalfalse
- 3Nagpurfalse
- 4Kotafalse
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Answer : 1. "Bharuch"
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1. Narmada River is the fifth largest river of India which flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
2. The Narmada River (Rewa) serves as a traditional boundary between North and South India.
3. It originates from the Amarkantak peak of Maikal mountain and flows 1,312 km towards the west and joins the Gulf of Khambhat.
4. Major tributaries from the right side are Hiran, Tendori, Barna, Kolar, Maan, Uri, Hatni and Orsang.
5. Major left tributaries are- Berner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Chhota Tawa, Kundi, Goi and Karjan.
6. Narmada River Basin is home to fishes, turtles, crocodiles, beautiful birds and other wildlife.
7. The largest dam built on the Narmada River is "Sardar Sarovar Dam", which is built in Narmada district of Gujarat.
Q: Narmada river originates from Amarkantak in
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5ec362dc8463ff0219ffcf09- 1Gujaratfalse
- 2Maharashtrafalse
- 3Madhya Pradeshtrue
- 4Chhattisgarhfalse
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Answer : 3. "Madhya Pradesh "
Explanation :
1. Narmada River is the fifth largest river of India which flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
2. The Narmada River (Rewa) serves as a traditional boundary between North and South India.
3. It originates from the Amarkantak peak of Maikal mountain and flows 1,312 km towards the west and joins the Gulf of Khambhat.
4. Major tributaries from the right side are Hiran, Tendori, Barna, Kolar, Maan, Uri, Hatni and Orsang.
5. Major left tributaries are- Berner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Chhota Tawa, Kundi, Goi and Karjan.
6. Narmada River Basin is home to fishes, turtles, crocodiles, beautiful birds and other wildlife.
7. The largest dam built on the Narmada River is "Sardar Sarovar Dam", which is built in Narmada district of Gujarat.
Q: Which state of India flows most of the Narmada River?
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5f61c838d7fb716774bc0b58- 1Maharashtrafalse
- 2Rajasthanfalse
- 3Gujaratfalse
- 4Madhya Pradeshtrue
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Answer : 4. "Madhya Pradesh"
Explanation :
1. Narmada River is the fifth largest river of India which flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
2. The Narmada River (Rewa) serves as a traditional boundary between North and South India.
3. It originates from the Amarkantak peak of Maikal mountain and flows 1,312 km towards the west and joins the Gulf of Khambhat.
4. Major tributaries from the right side are Hiran, Tendori, Barna, Kolar, Maan, Uri, Hatni and Orsang.
5. Major left tributaries are- Berner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Chhota Tawa, Kundi, Goi and Karjan.
6. Narmada River Basin is home to fishes, turtles, crocodiles, beautiful birds and other wildlife.
7. The largest dam built on the Narmada River is "Sardar Sarovar Dam", which is built in Narmada district of Gujarat.
Q: What is the term of office of a temporary member of the UN Security Council?
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5dd233be74ffed5e1f41d538- 13 yearsfalse
- 26 monthsfalse
- 31 yearfalse
- 42 yearstrue
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Answer : 4. "2 years"
Explanation :
The term of office for a temporary member of the UN Security Council is 2 years.
Non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are elected for a term of two years. These members are elected by the United Nations General Assembly, and five of them are elected each year. The rotation ensures that there is a turnover of membership, bringing in new countries to contribute to the Security Council's work and decision-making processes. This system is designed to provide a degree of continuity while allowing for diverse representation from various regions of the world.
Q: In which year child marriage Prevention Act was passed in India?
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60fa7e295ae28778f1424d46- 12006true
- 22008false
- 32011false
- 41997false
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Answer : 1. "2006"
Explanation :
The short name of this Act is Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006.
Q: The book ‘India 2020’is written by ______.
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60f7b06eef8c4b405caa4c66- 1Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalamtrue
- 2Pranav Mukherjeefalse
- 3Prasoon Joshifalse
- 4Ram Nath Kovindfalse
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Answer : 1. "Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam"
Explanation :
India 2020 In this book, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and his close associate YS Rajan examine India's strengths and weaknesses to offer a vision of how India can be among the world's first five economic powers in the year 2020.