Common General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: National Defence Academy is situated at ?
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- 2Delhifalse
- 3Punetrue
- 4Dehradunfalse
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Answer : 3. "Pune "
Explanation :
The NDA is located at Khadakwasla near Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the premier institution for training officers for the Indian Armed Forces. Dehradun, on the other hand, is home to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), which trains officers for the Indian Army.
Q: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station was designed by
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62cd613631b6d201552cc054- 1Fazlur Rahman Khanfalse
- 2Frei Ottofalse
- 3Frederick William Stevenstrue
- 4Santiago Calatravafalse
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Answer : 3. "Frederick William Stevens"
Explanation :
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly known as Victoria Terminus) in Mumbai, India, was designed by the British architect Frederick William Stevens. The station, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a historic railway station and a remarkable example of Victorian Gothic architecture in India. It was completed in 1888 and has since been an iconic landmark in Mumbai.
Q: Green colour in Indian National Flag signifies _______.
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62f237d63342ab1184320de8- 1Valourfalse
- 2Sacrificefalse
- 3Relation to soil and prosperitytrue
- 4Truthfalse
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Answer : 3. "Relation to soil and prosperity "
Explanation :
The green color in the Indian National Flag signifies faith, fertility, and valor. It is associated with the greenery of the land, the prosperity of the nation, and the faith and valor of its people. The white stripe next to the green one represents truth and peace, while the saffron color at the top symbolizes courage and sacrifice.
Q: 'Panchayati Raj' started?
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Answer : 4. "1959"
Explanation :
Panchayati Raj system was implemented by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district of Rajasthan on 2 October 1959.
Q: What is the full name of the DVD?
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5ed6368bebc5ce408e2aad1a- 1Demand Video Discfalse
- 2Digital Volatile Discfalse
- 3Digital Viable Discfalse
- 4Digital Versatile Disktrue
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Answer : 4. "Digital Versatile Disk "
Explanation :
1. Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), sometimes also known as Digital Video Disc (DVD), is an optical disc storage media format for storing digital data.
2. DVD offers higher storage capacity than compact disc (CD) when having the same size.
3. It is a digital optical dose storage format. It can be used for storing video, audio, images or data. Q: To whom is the Department of Administrative Reforms related?
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- 2RTItrue
- 3SRDFfalse
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Answer : 2. "RTI"
Explanation :
1. Administrative Reforms Department deals with RTI.
2. The Right to Information Act, 2005 mandates a timely response to citizens' requests for government information.
Q: Which of the following benefits are associated with PMJDY?
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64ba64e4e2108a7239393998- 1Overdraft facility up to Rs.5000/-false
- 2Accidental Insurance cover of Rs.1,00,000/-false
- 3Life insurance cover of Rs.30,000/-false
- 4All of the Abovetrue
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Answer : 4. "All of the Above"
Explanation :
Following are the benefits associated with Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)-
1. All beneficiaries are allowed to open a free bank account. There is no minimum account balance requirement.
2. Interest: Interest is earned on the amount deposited in the account.
3. Accident Insurance Cover of Rs 1 Lakh: The account holder gets Rs 1 lakh in case of accidental death or total disability. Insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh is available.
4. Rs 30,000 Life Insurance Cover: Rs. 1,00,000 in case of death of the account holder. Insurance cover of Rs 30,000 is available.
5. Overdraft facility: After satisfactory account operation for six months, the account holder can avail up to Rs. An overdraft facility up to Rs 5,000 can be available.
6. Benefits of Government Schemes: The account holder can access the benefits of government schemes, such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
Q: 'Red Light On Gaadi Off' campaign was launched by the government of ______.
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- 2Haryanafalse
- 3Delhitrue
- 4Punjabfalse
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Answer : 3. "Delhi"
Explanation :
The campaign was launched by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai in 2020. The government will deploy 2,500 Civil Defence Volunteers at 100 intersections under the campaign.