Top 30 GK Questions and Answers
“All India Muslim League” was established in 1906 at ______.
(A) Dacca
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Surat
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
On 30 December 1906, the All-India Muslim League (AIML), popularly known as the Muslim League was founded in Dhaka, British India (now in Bangladesh).
What does the consumption function express the relationship of consumption with?
(A) Saving
(B) Income
(C) Investment
(D) Price
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The consumption function is an economic formula that measures the relationship between income and total consumption of goods and services in the economy. The consumption function was introduced by John Maynard Keynes.
Which of the following is be an example of employment with job security?
(A) Daily wage labourer
(B) Casual worker
(C) Regular worker
(D) Seasonal worker
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Jobs that traditionally have a strong union presence such as many government jobs and jobs in education, healthcare and law enforcement are considered very secure while many non-unionized private sector jobs are generally believed to offer lower job security, although this varies by industry and country.
The President of India during the regime of the Janata Party was
(A) Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
(B) N. Sanjeev Reddy
(C) Giani Zail Singh
(D) R. Venkataraman
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (May 19, 1913 – June 1, 1996) was the sixth President of India.
What are the functions of the Members of Parliament?
(A) Lawmaking
(B) Budget approval
(C) Examining government policies
(D) All of the above
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Broad responsibilities of the members of parliament of Lok Sabha are; Legislative responsibility: To pass Laws of India in the Lok Sabha. Oversight responsibility: To ensure that the executive (i.e. government) performs its duties satisfactorily.
When is "International Tiger Day" celebrated every year?
(A) 30 July
(B) 31 July
(C) 29 July
(D) 15 July
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29 July.
2. This day is also called Global Tiger Day.
3. This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about tiger conservation.
Which one of the following districts is not in the three districts of the Chambal division of Madhya Pradesh state?
(A) Bhind
(B) Chhindwara
(C) Ratlam
(D) Morena
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Chambal River is a major river flowing in Central India. This river mainly flows in Madhya Pradesh, but some of it also flows in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River.
2. Chambal River originates from Janapav mountain in the Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. This river flows northwards and passes through the Chittorgarh, Dholpur and Sawai Madhopur districts of Rajasthan. After this, the river flows through the Dhar, Ujjain, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Bhind and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh. Finally, this river joins the Yamuna River in the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh.
On which fort was acquired by Shivaji, he built the fort of Raigarh, which became his capital in future.
(A) Archway
(B) Janjeera
(C) vijaydurg
(D) Purandar
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Raigad is a hill fort situated at about 25 Km from Mahad in the Raigad district. Chhatrapati Shivaji renovated this fort and made it his capital in 1674 AD. The rope-way facility is available at Raigad Fort, to reach the fort from the ground in a few minutes.
During which of the following years did Qutbuddin Aybak rule?
(A) 1206 – 1210
(B) 1320 – 1324
(C) 1290 – 1296
(D) 1266 – 1287
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
He ruled only for four years (1206 – 1210).
Who among the following was not associated with a social reform movement?
(A) Brahmaramji Malabari
(B) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
(C) Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar
(D) Bhagat Singh
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Bhagat Singh is not a social reformer. He was a freedom fighter.