Common General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Which state government decided to conduct a caste-based census called th‘eJ aati Aadharit Ganana’ exercise?
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647defbaa33e0f47b769cda7- 1Madhya Pradeshfalse
- 2Rajasthanfalse
- 3Bihartrue
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Answer : 3. "Bihar"
Explanation :
Bihar state government is set to conduct a caste-based census in the state. The decision was taken at an all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The exercise would be called Jaati Aadharit Ganana and the state government will publish the data related to the census through advertisements in newspapers.
Q: An innovative cost-effective drinking water scheme 'Sulabh Jal' was launched in which state?
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618247d5e9ec4a67105639bf- 1Darbhanga, Bihartrue
- 2Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshfalse
- 3Kolkata, West Bengalfalse
- 4Indore, Madhya Pradeshfalse
- 5Ranchi, Jharkhandfalse
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Answer : 1. "Darbhanga, Bihar"
Explanation :
The correct answer is Darbhanga. In Darbhanga, Bihar, Sulabh International launched the cheapest drinking water project 'Sulabh Jal'.
Q: In which game "Ranji Trophy" is given to the players?
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5dd239e6e1296123a77bc3be- 1Footballfalse
- 2Hockeyfalse
- 3Crickettrue
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Answer : 3. "Cricket"
Explanation :
1. The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between teams representing regional cricket associations.
2. The first Ranji trophy was organized in 1934–35. Karnataka won over Tamilnadu on 8 March 2015.
Q: Which of the following is a Kharif crop?
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5f055de33f7f070477911528- 1Mustardfalse
- 2Paddytrue
- 3Gramfalse
- 4Wheatfalse
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Answer : 2. "Paddy"
Explanation :
Kharif crops – The crops sown in June-July in the Indian subcontinent are called Kharif crops. These crops are harvested in October and November. These require high temperature and humidity at the time of sowing and dry environment at the time of ripening.
Main Kharif crops – Cotton, groundnut, paddy, millet, maize, sweet potato, urad, moong, moth cowpea (Chanwala), jowar, arhar, dhaincha, sugarcane, soybean, okra, sesame, guar, jute, flax etc.
Q: Who was the first Tirthankara of Jains?
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- 2Parshvanathfalse
- 3Ajitnathfalse
- 4Rishabhdevtrue
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Answer : 4. "Rishabhdev"
Explanation :
1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.
2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.
Sl. No. - Name - Symbol - Birthplace
1 Rishabhnath (Adinath) Bull Ayodhya
2 Ajitnath Hathi Ayodhya
22 Neminath Shankh Dwarka
23 Parshvanath snake Kashi
24 Mahavir Singh Sher Kshatriyakund
Q: Which was the first peasant movement organized by Mahatma Gandhi?
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5ed0be4c79d67a247e4cd0f2- 1Civil Disobedience Movementfalse
- 2Non-cooperation movementfalse
- 3Champaran Movementtrue
- 4Kheda movementfalse
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Answer : 3. "Champaran Movement"
Explanation :
The Champaran Movement took place in 1917 in the Champaran district of Bihar, India. It was Mahatma Gandhi's first significant involvement in a mass movement in India. The movement was initiated to address the issues faced by indigo farmers who were forced to cultivate indigo and were subjected to oppressive policies by British indigo planters. Gandhi's involvement in the Champaran Movement marked the beginning of his strategy of nonviolent resistance and Satyagraha in the Indian independence movement.
Q: When did Swami Vivekananda establish the Ramakrishna Mission?
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Answer : 3. "1897"
Explanation :
Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 with the primary objective of serving humanity, promoting spiritual values, and carrying out various forms of social service. The mission was inspired by the teachings and ideals of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Swami Vivekananda's spiritual mentor.
Q: In which year was the first round table conference held?
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Answer : 1. "1930"
Explanation :
The first round table conference was conducted from 12 November 1930 to 19 January 1931. Majority of the leaders from the Indian National Congress could not participate in this conference due to Gandhi's Civil Disobedience movement. However, the results obtained from the 1st round table conference were minimal.