Top 500 Common GK Questions and Answers
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station was designed by
(A) Fazlur Rahman Khan
(B) Frei Otto
(C) Frederick William Stevens
(D) Santiago Calatrava
Correct Answer : C
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.
Which of these is not an Indian Musical Instrument?
(A) Sitar
(B) Bansuri
(C) Madal
(D) Tanpura
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The Madal is not an Indian musical instrument. The Madal is a traditional percussion instrument that is commonly used in Nepal. It is a double-headed drum played with both hands and is an integral part of Nepali folk and classical music. While there may be some cultural overlap and influences between India and Nepal, the Madal is not considered an Indian musical instrument.
Green colour in Indian National Flag signifies _______.
(A) Valour
(B) Sacrifice
(C) Relation to soil and prosperity
(D) Truth
Correct Answer : C
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.
English is the official language of _________.
(A) Chandigarh
(B) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
(C) Daman and Diu
(D) Delhi
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
English is one of the official languages of Chandigarh. Chandigarh, as a Union Territory in India, follows a bilingual approach. Both English and Punjabi are used as official languages in Chandigarh. English is typically used for official and administrative purposes, while Punjabi, the regional language, is also widely spoken and understood by the local population.
Which day is celebrated as World Suicide Prevention Day?
(A) 17 July
(B) 23 August
(C) 9 September
(D) 10 September
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10th each year. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and promoting worldwide efforts to prevent suicides. It provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and governments to come together to work towards reducing the stigma associated with suicide and to promote mental health awareness. Various events and activities are organized globally to support suicide prevention efforts on World Suicide Prevention Day.
Top 500 Common GK Questions and Answers
Q : National Insurance Awareness Day was observed on which day?
(A) 26 June
(B) 27 June
(C) 28 June
(D) 29 June
Correct Answer : C
What was the original name of Mirabehn, an associate and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi?
(A) Oliver Schriener
(B) Millie Graham Polock
(C) Madeline Slade
(D) Margarate Cousins
Correct Answer : C
Under which among the following treaties, Clive had secured the grant of the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa from Mughal Emperor Shah Alam?
(A) Treaty of Allahabad
(B) Treaty of Buxar
(C) Treaty of Bassein
(D) Treaty of Sugauli
Correct Answer : A
The British East India Company ceased to be a trading Company via which among the following legislation?
(A) Pitts India Act of 1784
(B) Charter Act of 1833
(C) Charter Act of 1813
(D) Government of India Act 1858
Correct Answer : B
At which among the following places, the All India Muslim League was established in 1906?
(A) Dhaka
(B) Naypyidaw
(C) Islamabad
(D) Muscat
Correct Answer : A
Who among the following was called by Jahangir as “English Khan”?
(A) Sir Thomas Roe
(B) William Hawkins
(C) Henry Middleton
(D) None of the above
Correct Answer : D
Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act specifies guardianship for marriage?
(A) Section 6
(B) Section 7
(C) Section 8
(D) Section 9
Correct Answer : A
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is divided into how many parts?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
Correct Answer : B
The headquarters of Central Consumer Protection Authority is proposed in?
(A) Mumbai
(B) New Delhi
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Lucknow
Correct Answer : B
Criminal conspiracy is a distinct and substantive offence added to the Indian Penal Code in which year?
(A) 1912
(B) 1913
(C) 1914
(D) 1915
Correct Answer : B
The IPC which was passed in the year 1860 consisted of how many chapters?
(A) 23
(B) 24
(C) 25
(D) 26
Correct Answer : A
Which among the following country is not a part of the TAPI pipeline?
(A) Pakistan
(B) Pakistan
(C) Afganistan
(D) Tajikistan
Correct Answer : D
What is the growth rate experienced by passenger air traffic in India in the last decade?
(A) 23%
(B) 18%
(C) 11%
(D) 8%
Correct Answer : C
Who developed Least Available Depth Information(LADIS) Portal?
(A) National Remote Sensing Authority
(B) DRDO
(C) ISRO
(D) Inland Waterways Authority of India
Correct Answer : D
Which among the following is the largest insurance company in India?
(A) ICICI Prudential
(B) Life Insurance Corporation of India(LIC)
(C) General Insurance corporation of India
(D) HDFC Life Insurance
Correct Answer : B
The basic principle to decide the Minimum Support Prices in India is that they are around ___times of the production cost?
(A) 1.5
(B) 1.8
(C) 2.2
(D) 2.2
Correct Answer : A
The above breed of goat for milk production is?
(A) Jamnapari
(B) Lohi
(C) Sirohi
(D) Alvari
Correct Answer : B
The Surti is a breed of which animal?
(A) Goat
(B) Cow
(C) Buffalo
(D) Camel
Correct Answer : C
The best breed of buffalo is considered in terms of milk?
(A) Murrah
(B) Bhadavari
(C) Jafravadi
(D) Surti
Correct Answer : A
Which breed of sheep provides the best quality of them?
(A) Chokla
(B) Jaisalmeri
(C) Merino
(D) drain
Correct Answer : C
Ramanapari is the main breed of which animal?
(A) Cow
(B) Sheep
(C) Goat
(D) Buffalo
Correct Answer : D
Kakrapar Atomic Power Staon is located in____
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Gujarat
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Uarakhand
Correct Answer : B
Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched which initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas as an alternative, green transport fuel?
(A) Petrotech
(B) SATAT
(C) Saksham
(D) Ujjwala
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Petroleum Minister launches SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas as an alternative, green transport fuel.
‘Medini Puraskar Yojna’ aims at promoting the original writing of books in which language?
(A) English
(B) Hindi
(C) Bengali
(D) Telugu
(E) Sanskrit
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Medini Puraskar Yojna is an award that aims at promoting original writing of books in Hindi.
Microdot technology to be launched by the Government of India to check ____.
(A) Vehicle thefts
(B) Bank thefts
(C) Gold smuggling
(D) illegal transactions
(E) Cybercrime
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The central government has decided to implement microdot technology to investigate incidents of vehicle theft in the country. Under this, automobile manufacturers will be asked to spray thousands of tiny laser dots with the vehicle identification number all over the vehicle, including the engine. This way, it will be easy to track any vehicle at any time. As of now, more than 2 lakh vehicles are stolen in India every year, with Delhi at the top position in such cases.
Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) India's first indigenously built engine-less train is built and designed by ____.
(A) Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
(B) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
(C) Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli
(D) Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
It was designed and built by the Coach Factory, Chennai (ICF) over a period of 18 months under the Make in India initiative of the Government of India.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation is dedicating this year's Nelson Mandela International Day to Action Against ____.
(A) Injustice
(B) Terrorism
(C) Poverty
(D) Slavery
(E) None of these
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on 18 July by the United Nations to commemorate the birthday of Nobel Peace Prize-winning former South African President Nelson Mandela. It was decided to celebrate it annually on 18 July 2010, when Mandela turned 92.
National Defence Academy is situated at ?
(A) Kolkata
(B) Delhi
(C) Pune
(D) Dehradun
Correct Answer : C
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.
Which author has authored the book 'Azad Bachpan Ki Aur'?
(A) Kailash Satyarthi
(B) Radhakanta Adiga
(C) Deepak Mishra
(D) Subhash Chandra
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is Kailash Satyarthi.
Indian government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing criminal data
(A) Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
(B) National Automatic Fingerprint Recognition System
(C) National Crime Records Bureau
(D) None of the above
Correct Answer : C
The Apex bank providing refinance for agriculture in India is
(A) R.B.I
(B) NABARD
(C) LDB
(D) SBI
Correct Answer : B
In which year Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana was started in India?
(A) 1997—98
(B) 1999—2000
(C) 2000—2001
(D) 1998—99
Correct Answer : B
The coating of zinc on water pipes made of iron to protect it from corrosion is called?
(A) plating of zinc
(B) alloying
(C) Vulcanization
(D) Galvanization
Correct Answer : D
The Cellular Jail on Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now named after which legend?
(A) Subhash Chandra Bose
(B) Veer Savarkar
(C) Sardar Bhagat Singh
(D) Bunckim Chandra Chatterjee
Correct Answer : B
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu belongs to which Indian state-
(A) Manipur
(B) Assam
(C) Tripura
(D) Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer : A
The 'India Energy Outlook Report 2021' was released on—
(A) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(B) Ministry of energy
(C) NITI Aayog
(D) International Energy Agency
Correct Answer : D
What is the ratio of Central and State share for all categories of farmers under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana-Micro Irrigation (PMKSYMI)?
(A) 40:60
(B) 50:50
(C) 60:40
(D) 70:30
Correct Answer : C
Between which two countries does Maitri Express run?
(A) Pakistan and Bangladesh
(B) Bangladesh and Nepal
(C) India and Bangladesh
(D) India and Pakistan
Correct Answer : C
Who gave the slogan 'One Person, One Empire and One Leader'?
(A) Hitler
(B) Napoleon
(C) Jar
(D) Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer : A
‘The wildlife Protection Act’ was enforced in Indian in the year
(A) 1962
(B) 1972
(C) 1882
(D) 1992
Correct Answer : B
What is the number of High Courts in India now?
(A) 18
(B) 22
(C) 24
(D) 25
Correct Answer : D
By which constitutional amendment the fundamental right of education has been provided to the children of 6-14 years of India?
(A) 83rd Amendment, 2000
(B) 86th Amendment, 2002
(C) 81st Amendment, 2000
(D) 82nd Amendment, 2000
Correct Answer : B
In which of the following hymns of Rigveda we find the earliest mention of Chaturvarna system?
(A) Keshin Sukta
(B) Nardiya Sukta
(C) Purusha Sukta
(D) Pururava-Urvashi Dialogue Sukta
Correct Answer : C
Who became the successor of Chandagupta Vikramaditya?
(A) Buddhagupta
(B) Kumaragupta I
(C) Vishnugupta
(D) Ramgupta
Correct Answer : B
Who is known as the father of Indian Constitution?
(A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B) Subhas Chandra Bose and
(C) Dr. B. R. ambedkar
(D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer : C
Institutions of local self-government in big cities are called?
(A) Municipal Corporation
(B) Gram Sabha
(C) Panchayat
(D) Zilla Parishad
Correct Answer : A
If one or both of our parents are Indian citizens, then we become?
(A) born citizen
(B) citizenship acquired
(C) foreign national
(D) none of the above
Correct Answer : A
India is considered a 'Republic' mainly because?
(A) The head of state is elected
(B) It got independence on 15th August, 1947
(C) It has its own written constitution
(D) His government is according to the parliamentary system
Correct Answer : A
By what other name is the parliamentary system of government known?
(A) Responsive Government
(B) Responsible Government
(C) Federal Government
(D) Presidential Government
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following subjects is not in the Central List?
(A) Citizenship
(B) Banking
(C) mail and telegram
(D) Jungle
Correct Answer : D
In which two states of India Thorium is found in sufficient quantity?
(A) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
(B) Kerala and Rajasthan
(C) Kerala and Odisha
(D) Kerala and Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer : B
Which one of the following places has the highest potential for tidal power generation in India?
(A) Gulf of Kutch
(B) Sundarbans
(C) Pulk Strait
(D) Gulf of Khambat
Correct Answer : C
With whom does the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India share the maritime boundary?
(A) Thailand and Indonesia
(B) Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia
(C) Thailand and Sri Lanka
(D) Thailand
Correct Answer : A
The Indian Railways is divided into how many zones?
(A) 14
(B) 16
(C) 17
(D) 20
Correct Answer : C
When was the first National Forest Policy issued by the Government of India?
(A) 1948
(B) 1952
(C) 1962
(D) 1968
Correct Answer : B
Muga silk is produced by which only state in India?
(A) Bihar
(B) Assam
(C) West Bengal
(D) Odisha
Correct Answer : B
Who is known as the "Second Buddha"?
(A) Maitreya
(B) Avalokiteshvara
(C) Ashvaghosha
(D) Padmasambhava
Correct Answer : D
When did Yamuna Gases Ltd. Company get the distinction of attaining the leading position in the production of gases in Yamunanagar?
(A) 1973
(B) 1969
(C) 1975
(D) 1972
Correct Answer : C
Who has become the first full-time finance minister of India?
(A) Kalpit Desai
(B) Nirmala Sitharaman
(C) Harmanpreet Kaur
(D) Sushma Swaraj
Correct Answer : B
With which launch vehicle did India successfully launch the RISAT-2B satellite?
(A) PSLV-B41
(B) PSLV-C46
(C) PSLV-D2
(D) GSLV-C12
Correct Answer : B
What was the rank of India in the Global Gender Gap Index 2021 Published by the World Economic Forum?
(A) 112
(B) 140
(C) 136
(D) 114
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
India also ranks poorly among its neighbours and is behind Bangladesh (71), Nepal (96), Sri Lanka (110), Maldives (117) and Bhutan (126). Only Iran (143), Pakistan (145) and Afghanistan (146) perform worse than India in south Asia. In 2021, India ranked 140 out of a total 156 countries on the index.
Who among the following was the founder of Ramakrishna Mission?
(A) Raja Rammohan Roy
(B) Swami Vivekanand
(C) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(D) Atmaram Pandurang
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following cities will host the 2032 Olympics?
(A) Brisbane
(B) Sydney
(C) Canberra
(D) Perth
Correct Answer : A
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Zen garden and kaizen Academy in______.
(A) Panaji, Goa
(B) Amritsar, Punjab
(C) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
(D) Puna, Maharashtra
Correct Answer : C
What is the literal meaning of the word 'Arya'?
(A) Veer
(B) sacrificer
(C) Scholar
(D) superior or noble
Correct Answer : D
Which ruler of the Gupta period has been called 'Kaviraj'?
(A) Srigupta
(B) Skandagupta
(C) Samudragupta
(D) Chandragupta II
Correct Answer : C
In which year did the Congress pass the resolution of 'Quit India Movement'?
(A) 1941
(B) 1942
(C) 1940
(D) 1946
Correct Answer : B
What is the meaning of the phrase 'Sagar in Gagar'?
(A) to say deeply in a nutshell
(B) to express small things in many words
(C) drowning the Gagri in the ocean
(D) to exaggerate
Correct Answer : A
Who is called the father of modern Panchayati Raj system?
(A) Mohanlal Sukhadia
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Sardar Patel
(D) Rajiv Gandhi
Correct Answer : D
Where was the 'Azad Hind Fauj' established?
(A) Italy
(B) India
(C) Singapore
(D) Japan
Correct Answer : C
Why was the Young Husband Mission sent?
(A) To occupy Burma
(B) To stop French imperialism in Iran
(C) To thwart Russian conspiracy in Tibet
(D) To establish dominance over Nepal
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following had the greatest impact on the first generation English educated youth of Bengal?
(A) Keshav Chandra Sen
(B) Raja Rammohun Roy
(C) William Derozio
(D) William Carey
Correct Answer : B
The operation carried out by the British ruler to arrest the leaders of the Quit India Movement was
(A) Operation Thunder Volt
(B) Operation Blue Star
(C) Operation Zero Hour
(D) Operation Reinder Paste
Correct Answer : C
Who among the following received the Nobel Prize at least twice?
(A) Winston Churchill
(B) Georges Chaupak
(C) Octavio Paz
(D) Madame Curie
Correct Answer : D
The first woman to get the Jnanpith Award in the field of literature?
(A) Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
(B) Ashapurna Devi
(C) Mahadevi Verma
(D) Amrita Pritam
Correct Answer : B
Who was the first Indian to win the Magsaysay Award?
(A) Indira Gandhi
(B) Vinoba Bhave
(C) Kiran Bedi
(D) T. N. Seshan
Correct Answer : B
Universal blood provider is?
(A) A class
(B) O class
(C) AB square
(D) B class
Correct Answer : B
Who presided over the first session of the All India Trade Union Congress?
(A) Lal Lajpat Rai
(B) Kasturbhai Lalbhai
(C) Kasturbhai Lalbhai
(D) Purshottam Das Tandon
Correct Answer : A
Which of these animals has become extinct sometime back?
(A) Dinosaurs
(B) Dodo
(C) Mammoth
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : B
Which fruit is also known as “Poor man orange”?
(A) Potato
(B) Pumpkin
(C) New Zealand grapefruit
(D) Pea
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The New Zealand grapefruit, also known as the Poorman, Poorman orange, poorman's orange, poor man's orange, and goldfruit, is a type of citrus fruit grown in New Zealand.
Which is the shortest railway zone in the country?
(A) West Central Railway
(B) North Central Railway
(C) Northeast Frontier Railway
(D) East Central Railway
Correct Answer : C
In which city is the headquarters of the Central Railway Zone located?
(A) Mumbai Churchgate
(B) Mumbai City
(C) Mumbai Shivaji Terminal
(D) Mumbai Andheri
Correct Answer : B
In which year did the first electric train run in India?
(A) 3 February 1929
(B) 3 February 1928
(C) 3 February 1925
(D) 3 February 1930
Correct Answer : C
Between which two cities did the first air-conditioned train run?
(A) Mumbai to Kolkata
(B) Mumbai to Baroda
(C) Mumbai to Hyderabad
(D) Mumbai to Delhi
Correct Answer : B
Tennis player Naomi Osaka belongs to which of the following country?
(A) Japan
(B) China
(C) South Korea
(D) America
Correct Answer : A
When did the metro rail service start in India?
(A) 1984
(B) 1988
(C) 1999
(D) 1991
Correct Answer : A
Where is the electric engine manufactured from the following?
(A) Locomotive Works Chittaranjan
(B) Locomotive Works Jamshedpur
(C) Locomotive Works Patiala
(D) Locomotive Works Varanasi
Correct Answer : A
When was the first Tatkal service started?
(A) 21 October 1997
(B) 20 December 1997
(C) 25 November 1997
(D) 22 January 1997
Correct Answer : B
How many kilometer long is the Bogda Paripanjal, the country's longest railway?
(A) 11.26 km
(B) 8.6 km
(C) 9.02 km
(D) 5.1 km
Correct Answer : A
What was the name of the train that ran from Mumbai to Thane?
(A) Deccan Queen
(B) Fury Queen
(C) Black Beauty
(D) none of these
Correct Answer : C
What is the length of narrow gauge?
(A) 1 meter
(B) 0 .610 m
(C) 2 .031 m
(D) 0 0.762 m
Correct Answer : B
Who is called the father of railways?
(A) Rudolph Diesel
(B) Richard Travethick
(C) George Stephens
(D) Others
Correct Answer : C
In which year Railway Protection Force (RPF) was formed?
(A) 1885
(B) 1880
(C) 1888
(D) 1882
Correct Answer : D
In which city was the second metro started in India?
(A) Bhopal
(B) Delhi
(C) Mumbai
(D) Kolkata
Correct Answer : B
The name of the 'lander' of Chandrayaan-2 is
(A) Vikram
(B) Vijay
(C) Param
(D) Pragyan
Correct Answer : A
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