Top 40 General Knowledge Questions
The upper part of the respiratory tract is provided with small hair-like structures called ______.
(A) bronchi
(B) cilia
(C) villi
(D) alveoli
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Hairlike structures called cilia line the mucous membrane and move the particles trapped in the mucus out of the nose. Inhaled air is moistened, warmed, and cleansed by the tissue that lines the nasal cavity.
What is the contribution of agriculture sector in GDP of India in 2017-18?
(A) 0.154
(B) 0.192
(C) 0.16
(D) 0.171
Correct Answer : D
Pin valley National park is situated in:
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Pin Valley National Park is a National park of India located in the Spiti Valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in far northern India. It is part of Cold Desert (biosphere reserve).
Which of the following gas causes explosion in coal mines?
(A) Carbon dioxide
(B) Nitrogen
(C) Butane
(D) Methane
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Methane is the gas that can cause explosions in coal mines. Methane is a highly flammable gas, and when it accumulates in high concentrations in confined spaces like coal mines, it poses a significant risk. Methane explosions can occur if the gas comes into contact with an ignition source, such as a spark or flame, leading to a dangerous explosion. That's why proper ventilation and safety measures are crucial in coal mines to prevent methane buildup and potential explosions.
Which of the following is declared as world heritage site by UNESCO in 2018?
(A) Rani ki vav
(B) The Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
(C) Historic city of Ahmedabad
(D) The Architectural Works of Le Corbusier
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Mumbai's Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2018.
2. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). UNESCO is headquartered in Paris, France.
3. There are 38 World Heritage Sites in India.
Bhawai is a folk dance of which state?
(A) Haryana
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Gujarat
(D) Rajasthan
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Bhawai is performed with enormous skill this dance is an exciting pot balancing dance of the snake charmer tribe. It demonstrates the art of dancing and revolving even while balancing many articles and items on one's head.
Who is known as the father of Blue Revolution in India?
(A) Verghese Kurien
(B) Sam Pitroda
(C) Hiralal Chaudhuri
(D) M.S. Swaminathan
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Hiralal Chaudhuri and Dr. Arun Krishnsnan are known as Father of Blue revolution. The Blue Revolution in India was launched during the 7th Five Year Plan (1985-1990) during the sponsorship of the Fish Farmers Development Agency (FFDA) by the Central Government of India.
In 1928, who discovered that when a ray of coloured light enters a liquid, a fraction of the light scattered by that liquid is of a different colour?
(A) SN Bose
(B) Lord Rayleigh
(C) CV Raman
(D) John Tyndall
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, discovered on 28 February 1928, that when a beam of coloured light entered a liquid, a fraction of the light scattered was of a different color, dependent on material property. This radiation effect of molecular scattering of light bears the name of ‘Raman Effect’, from which many applications in photonic communications and spectroscopy evolved. The Raman Effect is the process of scattering light particles by molecules of a medium.
What is the upper limit of annual household income for microfinance borrowers in rural areas?
(A) ₹1.5 lakh
(B) ₹1 lakh
(C) ₹1.25 lakh
(D) ₹2 lakh
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following is an organic compound with the formula C6H4Cl2 that is used as a fumigant insecticide to control cloth months?
(A) Paradichlorobenzene
(B) Chlorobenzene
(C) Benzoyl chloride
(D) Ethylbenzene
Correct Answer : A
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