General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Non-granting minority institutions are excluded from the purview of the RTI Act due to the following fundamental rights granted by the Indian Constitution:

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    Article 16
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    Article 19 (1) (c)
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    Article 29
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    Article 30 (1)
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Answer : 4. "Article 30 (1)"
Explanation :

Unaided minority institutions have been excluded from the ambit of RTE Act due to Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution.

Q:

Who was Lekh Tandon?

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    Indian Filmmaker and Actor
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    Indian Writer and Dancer
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    Indian Composer and Doctor
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    Indian Producer and Musician
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    None of the given options is true
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Answer : 1. "Indian Filmmaker and Actor"
Explanation :

Lekh Tandon (13 February 1929 – 15 October 2017)[1][2] was an Indian filmmaker and actor. He had directed numerous Bollywood movies and Indian TV Serials. He gained national fame due to success of his directorial ventures Professor (1962 film), Prince (1969 film), Ek Baar Kaho and Agar Tum Na Hote. His films Amrapali starring Vyjanthimala and Agar Tum Na Hote with Rajesh Khanna in the lead role are considered as classics. Later after 2000, he had acted in movies such as Swades, Rang De Basanti, Chennai Express and Chaarfutiya Chhokare. He was the brother of Urdu playwright Yograj Tandon.

Q:

Which organ of UNO is considered as world parliament? 

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    General Assembly
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    Security Council
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    International Court of Justice
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    Trusteeship Council
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Answer : 1. "General Assembly "
Explanation :

The organ of UN which is referred to as the Parliament is the United Nations General Assembly. All member nations have equal representation in the General Assembly. It is the main deliberative, policy-making, and representative organ of the UN.

Q:

Which fruit is also known as “Poor man orange”?

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    Potato
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    Pumpkin
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    New Zealand grapefruit
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    Pea
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Answer : 3. "New Zealand grapefruit"
Explanation :

The New Zealand grapefruit, also known as the Poorman, Poorman orange, poorman's orange, poor man's orange, and goldfruit, is a type of citrus fruit grown in New Zealand.

Q:

Which of these is not an Indian Musical Instrument?

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    Sitar
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    Bansuri
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    Madal
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    Tanpura
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Answer : 3. "Madal"
Explanation :

The Madal is not an Indian musical instrument. The Madal is a traditional percussion instrument that is commonly used in Nepal. It is a double-headed drum played with both hands and is an integral part of Nepali folk and classical music. While there may be some cultural overlap and influences between India and Nepal, the Madal is not considered an Indian musical instrument.


Q:

Ganeshwar Civilization was situated in____

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    Nagaur
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    Bundi
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    Bhilwara
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    Sikar
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Answer : 4. "Sikar"
Explanation :

Ganeshwar Civilization - Neem Ka Thana (Sikar) Excavation on the banks of Kantli River RC Aggarwal 1977 Vijaykumar 1978-79 Mother of Copper Age Civilization Evidence of abundant copper material, fish hooks (harpoons), copper pin, stone magan/dam.

Q:

In Indus Valley Civilization, Kalibangan is famous for which of the following? 

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    Rockcut architecture
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    Sea port
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    Cotton cultivation
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    Pottery
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Answer : 4. "Pottery "
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1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.

2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.

3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.

4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.

5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.

6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.

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Who was related to Kalibangan? 

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    Y. D. Sharma
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    R. D. Banerji
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    Daya Ram Sahni
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    Amalananda Ghosh
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Answer : 4. "Amalananda Ghosh "
Explanation :

1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.

2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.

3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.

4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.

5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.

6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.

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