Top 500 Common GK Questions and Answers
International Non-Violence Day is observed on:
(A) 15 August
(B) 31 October
(C) 2 October
(D) 14 November
Correct Answer : C
Which of the following Dynasties established the kingdom of Vijayanagara?
(A) Sangama Dynasty
(B) Nagama Dynasty
(C) Soma Dynasty
(D) Tuluva Dynasty
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Vijayanagara kingdom was founded by Harihara and Bukka of the Sangama dynasty in 1336.
When was ‘Vayudoot’ airline set up in India?
(A) 1981
(B) 1991
(C) 1971
(D) 1969
Correct Answer : A
Wearing away from them by different agents like water, wind and ice is called ______.
(A) Weathering
(B) Erosion
(C) Metamorphosis
(D) Sedimentation
Correct Answer : B
Write the name, of who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes in June 2022.
(A) Nitin Gupta
(B) Nidhi Chibber
(C) Ashish Jha
(D) M Jagadesh Kumar
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the re- appointment of Shri Nitin Gupta as Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), on contract basis, with effect from 01.10.
Who among the following is known as ‘Sarod Samrat’ in Indian Classical Music?
(A) Pandit Ravishankar Prasad
(B) Aamir Ali Khan
(C) Amjad Ali Khan
(D) Kishan Maharaj
Correct Answer : C
Lake Kolleru is situated in which of the following states?
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Karnataka
(C) Kerala
(D) Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Kolleru Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, 15 km from Eluru city.
2. Kolleru is situated between Krishna and Godavari delta. Kolleru is spread over two districts – Krishna and West Godavari.
Which of the following combinations is NOT correct?
(A) Wular lake - Kashmir
(B) Naini lake - Uttarakhand
(C) Vembanad lake - Maharashtra
(D) Chilika lake - Odisha
Correct Answer : C
Which state government decided to conduct a caste-based census called th‘eJ aati Aadharit Ganana’ exercise?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Bihar
(D) Tripura
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Bihar state government is set to conduct a caste-based census in the state. The decision was taken at an all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The exercise would be called Jaati Aadharit Ganana and the state government will publish the data related to the census through advertisements in newspapers.
All the ______ countries likely to have Constitution.
(A) democratic
(B) oligarchic
(C) communist
(D) totalitarian
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
All democratic countries are most likely to have a constitution. However, there are exceptions as a democratic country may not have a constitution. For example, Britain does not have a codified constitution. All countries that have a constitution are not necessarily democratic.
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