Common General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: What is the desert adjoining the Thar desert called in Pakistan?
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- 2Cholistantrue
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Answer : 2. "Cholistan "
Explanation :
Cholistan, also known as the Rohi Desert, is a desert region located in the southern part of Punjab province in Pakistan, adjacent to the eastern edge of the Thar Desert. It is known for its unique landscape, sand dunes, and traditional culture of the Cholistan people.
Q: Who among the following was the first Defence Minister of India?
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- 2Sardar Baldev Singhtrue
- 3N Gopalaswami Ayyangarfalse
- 4Maulana Azadfalse
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Answer : 2. "Sardar Baldev Singh "
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Sardar Baldev Singh was the first Defence Minister of India. He held this position in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru when the Ministry of Defence was established after India gained independence in 1947. Sardar Baldev Singh played a crucial role in the early years of independent India in organizing and managing the defense structure of the country. His tenure as Defence Minister contributed to the establishment and development of the Indian armed forces.
Q: Which of the following are examples of plagiarism? I. Using someone else's idea in your own writing, and including an in-text citation that links to a works-cited list. II. Using someone else's words in your writing without putting quotation marks around them. III. Reproducing a drawing or diagram without including information about where you found it. 2691 05b5cc6a0e4d2b4197774ca71
5b5cc6a0e4d2b4197774ca71- 1II onlyfalse
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- 3I and III onlyfalse
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Answer : 4. "II and III only"
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Answer: D) II and III only Explanation: Plagiarism is when you copy someone's work and try to pass it off as your own. Plagiarism can be a violation of copyright laws and can be considered cheating, resulting in you getting a failing grade or even being kicked out of school.
Q: The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is observed in __________
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5e81800dd06376635692305a- 112 Januaryfalse
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Answer : 4. "9 January"
Q: 6 months day and 6 months night - Country Name? 43406 05b5cc642e4d2b4197774bb3e
5b5cc642e4d2b4197774bb3e- 1Nepalfalse
- 2Tibetfalse
- 3Norwaytrue
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Answer : 3. "Norway"
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Answer: C) Norway Explanation: The case where there is 6 months day, and 6 months night could only happen on poles because The Earth is tilted on its axis. The pole which is away (opposite direction of sun) from the Sun remains in complete darkness till it comes in front of the sun. So we conclude that, countries at the poles have 6 months day, and 6 months night. So countries close to these region have such cases like, Alaska, Antarctica, Norway etc. Norway, the northernmost inhabited region of Europe, there is no sunset from approximately 19 April to 23 August. The extreme sites are the poles, where the sun can be continuously visible for half the year. The North Pole has midnight sun for 6 months from late March to late September.
Q: What is the Color of ₹ 50 bank notes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) series introduced recently ? 1224 05b5cc6cae4d2b4197774e01f
5b5cc6cae4d2b4197774e01f- 1Magentafalse
- 2Stone Greyfalse
- 3Fluorescent Bluetrue
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Answer : 3. "Fluorescent Blue"
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Answer: C) Fluorescent Blue Explanation:
Q: Where is the Central Food Technology and Research Institute located?
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5dd23c9b2790b44afea7301f- 1Chennaifalse
- 2Mysoretrue
- 3Hyderabadfalse
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Answer : 2. "Mysore"
Q: The largest sugar mill in Asia is located
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- 2U.P.true
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Answer : 2. "U.P."
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Asia's largest sugar mill is located in Khatouli, Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The Triveni Sugar Mill in Khatouli is the largest in Asia in terms of production and storage capacity. The mill has been operational since 1933.