Top 50 Basic GK Questions and Answers
Which of the following wrestlers is not belongs to Haryana state player?
(A) Yogeshwar Dutt
(B) Geeta Phogat
(C) Dalip Singh Rana
(D) Sakshi Malik
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
All of the following are wrestlers from Haryana except Dilip Singh.
Ryder Cup is associated with which sport
(A) Horse Race
(B) Football
(C) Cycling
(D) Golf
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe.
What was the rank of India in Rio Olympics 2016?
(A) 43rd
(B) 61th
(C) 68th
(D) 67th
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
India was ranked 43rd at the Rio Para-Olympics. The 31st edition of the Summer Olympic Games opened in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. India competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 7 to 18 September 2016. It was declared open by acting Brazilian President Michel Temer at the Maracana Stadium. This has been India's best ever performance in the history of the Summer Paralympic Games with a total of 4 medals (2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze). Devendra Jhajharia broke the world record of winning gold medal in Paralympics. Mariyappan Thangavelu is the first gold medalist for India at the 2016 Paralympics
Which of the following was/is not a wrestling player?
(A) KD Jadhav
(B) Dara Singh
(C) Akhil Kumar
(D) Yogeshwar Dutt
Correct Answer : C
When did Virat Kohli become India's Test captain?
(A) 2015
(B) 2016
(C) 2014
(D) 2017
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Apart from being a prolific run-getter with the bat, Kohli also went on to become India's most successful Test captain of all time after taking over the reins from MS Dhoni. He was appointed as India's full-time Test skipper in 2015 and led the team in a total of 68 matches before stepping down in January 2022.
Who won the Durand Cup 2019?
(A) Mohun Bagan
(B) Gokulam Kerala
(C) Indian Navy
(D) FC Goa
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Gokulam Kerala won their maiden title by defeating Mohun Bagan 2–1 in the 2019 Durand Cup Final which was held on 24 August 2019.
For which of the following sports the famous “Golden Ball Award” is presented?
(A) Cricket
(B) Hockey
(C) Football
(D) Tennis
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following was Indian’s first mapping satellite?
(A) CARTOSAT-1
(B) Aryabhatta
(C) Bhaskara -II
(D) INSAT-IA
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
CARTOSAT-1 was India’s first cartography (mapping) satellite. It was launched from the SHAR Centre in Sriharikota in May 2005 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Who is said to be the father of Indian Space Programme?
(A) Abdul Kalam
(B) Rakesh Sharma
(C) Vikram Sarabhai
(D) Homi Bhabha
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The father of the Indian Space Programme is often considered to be:
(C) Vikram Sarabhai
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, an eminent scientist, visionary, and the founder of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Space Programme. He played a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing India's space capabilities. Dr. Sarabhai was instrumental in the launch of India's first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration journey. His vision and leadership laid the foundation for the development of ISRO and the growth of India's space capabilities, making space exploration an integral part of the country's scientific and technological advancements.
Who invented the FM radio?
(A) Edwin Howard Armstrong
(B) Edward Henrik Armstrong
(C) Louis Theroux
(D) Adam Anter
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The inventor of FM (Frequency Modulation) radio is Edwin Howard Armstrong. The correct answer is (A) Edwin Howard Armstrong. Armstrong made significant contributions to radio technology, and he is credited with inventing FM radio in the 1930s.
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