Common General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which century was the printing press discovered?

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    14th
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    15th
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    13th
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    12th
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Answer : 2. "15th"

Q: Which of the following States has the lowest literacy rate in India 2051 0

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    Rajasthan
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    Jharkhand
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    Chhattisgarh
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    Bihar
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Answer : 4. "Bihar"
Explanation :

According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%. The literacy rate in Bihar is 63.82% according to the 2011 census. The state has a male literacy of 73.39% and a female literacy rate of 53.33%

Q:

Reuters the news agency. Where is its headquarters located at? 

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    USA
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    UK
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    Australia
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    India
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Answer : 2. "UK "
Explanation :

Reuters is a global news organization known for providing news to newspapers, television, and radio stations worldwide. The company was founded in London, United Kingdom, in 1851 by Paul Julius Reuter. Its headquarters are still located in London, making the United Kingdom the base for its international news operations. Reuters has a reputation for delivering accurate and timely news across a wide range of topics, including finance, markets, technology, and international affairs.


Q: 6 months day and 6 months night - Country Name? 42920 0

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    Nepal
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    Tibet
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    Norway
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    Iceland
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Answer : 3. "Norway"
Explanation :

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 ? 1091 0

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    Magenta
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    Stone Grey
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    Fluorescent Blue
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    Ray blue
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Answer : 3. "Fluorescent Blue"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Fluorescent Blue Explanation:

Q:

Where is the Central Food Technology and Research Institute located?

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    Chennai
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    Mysore
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    Hyderabad
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    Bangalore
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Answer : 2. "Mysore"

Q:

The largest sugar mill in Asia is located

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    Karnataka
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    U.P.
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    West Bengal
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    Maharashtra
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Answer : 2. "U.P."
Explanation :

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. 


Q:

In which year was the first round table conference held?

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    1930
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    1934
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    1932
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    1933
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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.


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