General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Under which article of the Constitution, the governor of the state also possesses the pardoning power 

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    141
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    161
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    171
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    151
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Answer : 2. "161 "
Explanation :

Article 161 mentions the Pardoning Power of the Governor. It states that the Governor of a State shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends. When a convict has committed an offence against state law, the concerned punishment can be granted the pardon, reprieve, respite and remission by the Governor of the state.

Q:

The term ‘cabinet' is mentioned in which of the following article of the constitution? 

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    Article - 74
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    Article - 75
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    Article - 352
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    Not mentioned
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Answer : 3. "Article - 352 "
Explanation :

The word 'Cabinet' is mentioned only once in the Indian Constitution in Article 352(3) which states that "the President shall not issue a proclamation unless the Union Cabinet communicates him in writing that such a proclamation may be issued".

Q:

Which place in Rajasthan is known for its ‘Blue Pottery’?

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    Alwar
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    Jaipur
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    Tonk
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    Bharatpur
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Answer : 2. "Jaipur"
Explanation :

1. Sawai Ram Singh II of Jaipur patronized Blue Pottery.

2. Blue pottery is widely recognized as a traditional craft of Jaipur.

3. It is originally from Turko-Persian.

4. This art came to Lahore from Persia during the reign of Akbar.

5. After this Ram Singh I brought it from Lahore to Jaipur. However, the greatest development of this art took place during the reign of Ram Sawai Singh II.

6. He sent Churaman and Kaluram potters to Delhi to learn this art.

Q:

At which one of the following places was a Shiva temple not constructed under the patronage of the Chola rulers?

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    Chidambaram
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    Thanjavur
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    Gangaikonda Cholapuram
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    Naneghat
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Answer : 4. "Naneghat"
Explanation :

1. Naneghat is a place, located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, near Junnar in Pune.

2. The Chola Empire did not extend to this region and hence no temples were built during their reign.

Q:

Simlipal is mainly famous for which wildlife conservation?

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    Elephant
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    Deer
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    Bear
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    Tendua
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Answer : 1. "Elephant"
Explanation :

1. Simlipal Bio-Reserve (Sanctuary) is located in Orissa.

2. The biosphere reserve has the largest area of sal in the whole of India. Furthermore, the tropical monsoon climate provides ideal conditions for the development of a distinctive biodiversity, highlighted by 1,076 species of vascular plants.

3. These include 93 species of orchids, 300 species of medicinal plants and 52 species of endangered flora. The two endemic species of orchid are Eria meghasaniensis and Taenia hookeriana.

4. Notable botanical species in the sanctuary include Callicarpa arborea (a species of beautyberry), Bombax ceiba (cotton tree) and Madhuca longifolia (manhua).

Q:

Simlipal Bio-Reserve (Sanctuary) is located in which of the following states?

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    Nagaland
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    Odisha
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    Mizoram
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    Himachal Pradesh
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Answer : 2. "Odisha "
Explanation :

1. Simlipal Bio-Reserve (Sanctuary) is located in Orissa.

2. The biosphere reserve has the largest area of sal in the whole of India. Furthermore, the tropical monsoon climate provides ideal conditions for the development of a distinctive biodiversity, highlighted by 1,076 species of vascular plants.

3. These include 93 species of orchids, 300 species of medicinal plants and 52 species of endangered flora. The two endemic species of orchid are Eria meghasaniensis and Taenia hookeriana.

4. Notable botanical species in the sanctuary include Callicarpa arborea (a species of beautyberry), Bombax ceiba (cotton tree) and Madhuca longifolia (manhua).

Q:

Which is the highest peak of Similipal mountain range?

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    Dhauli
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    Deomali
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    Niyamgiri
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    Khairiburu
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Answer : 4. "Khairiburu"
Explanation :

1. Located in northeastern India, the Similipal Biosphere Reserve lies within two biogeographic regions: the Mahanadian eastern coastal region of the Oriental region and the Chotanagpur biological province of the Deccan Peninsular region.

2. Volcanic sedimentary rocks are aligned in three concentric rings and enhance the geologic formations of the area.

3. The highest peak of the Similipal hill range is Khariburu (1,168 m).

4. Similipal geographical region has many waterfalls and perennial rivers flowing into major rivers, such as Budhbalang, Baitarani and Subarnarekha.

Q:

Which one of the following is the correct meaning of ziyarat?

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    Pilgrimate to the tombs of sufi saints
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    The practice of revenue farming
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    The death anniversary of a sufi shaikh
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    A form of Islamic divorce
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Answer : 1. "Pilgrimate to the tombs of sufi saints "
Explanation :

1. Sufism emerged as a powerful movement during the medieval period in India.

2. Sufis were so called because of the purity of their hearts.

3. Unity in God, complete self-surrender, charity, worship, human love etc. are the main teachings of Sufism.

5. Ziyarat means pilgrimage to the tomb of a Sufi saint on his death anniversary.

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