Common GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

SAARC was formed in ……

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    1982
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    1984
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    1985
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    1986
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Answer : 3. "1985"
Explanation :

SAARC, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, was formed in 1985. The correct answer is:

(C) 1985

SAARC was established on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with the signing of the SAARC Charter by the leaders of its founding member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The organization aims to foster regional cooperation and development in South Asia.

Q:

Madai festival is the tribal festival of which state?

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    Madhya Pradesh
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    Karnataka
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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Chhattisgarh
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Answer : 4. "Chhattisgarh"
Explanation :

1. Madai is an important tribal festival of Chhattisgarh.

2. Tribal communities worship Goddess Danteshwari and gather with local deities from various nearby villages in March.

3. They perform relo, chital, and masked dances and conclude the celebration with a huge banquet of fruits and local specialities along with a decoction made from the flowers of Mahua trees.

Q:

Who has been given the 'Swami Brahmananda Award' for the year 2021?

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    Neeraj Chopra
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    Avni Lekhara
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    Tejpal Singh
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    Anand Kumar
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Answer : 4. "Anand Kumar"
Explanation :

LUCKNOW: Mathematician Anand Kumar was Monday conferred with the Swami Brahmanand Award 2021 for his contribution in the field of education through his 'Super 30' initiative, which prepares underprivileged students for the IIT entrance exam.

Q:

Who has won the men's singles title in the US Open 2021?

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    Novak Djokovic
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    Daniil Medvedev
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    Dominic Theme
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    Roger Federer
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Answer : 2. "Daniil Medvedev"
Explanation :

The 2021 US Open was the 141st edition of tennis' US Open and the fourth and final Grand Slam event of the year. It was held on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York City. Daniil Medvedev won the men's singles title.

Q:

When is International Chess Day 2022 celebrated?

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    17 July
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    19 July
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    20 July
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    15 July
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Answer : 3. "20 July"
Explanation :

1. Every year 20th July is celebrated as World Chess Day all over the world.

2. The game of chess is a very peaceful but entertaining game, which requires a lot of brain power, hence it is also called mind game.

3. 20th July was chosen as Chess Day because the International Chess Federation was established in Paris in 1924 on 20th July.

Q:

The Panchatantra fables are thought to be composed by

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    Mullah Nasruddin
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    Vishnu Sharma
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    King Sudhrashan
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    Tenali Raman
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Answer : 2. "Vishnu Sharma"
Explanation :

1. Vishnu Sharma is the author of 'Panchantra' and an Indian scholar.

2. Panchatantra refers to an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables and was originally written in the Sanskrit language.

3. It was written around 200 BC and is one of the oldest surviving texts.

4. Panchatantra was translated into other languages like Persian, Syriac and Arabic languages.

Q:

ISRO was established on - 

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    15th August 1972
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    15th August 1969
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    15th September 1965
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    15th October 1972
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Answer : 2. "15th August 1969 "
Explanation :

1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the space agency of India. This organization involves science, engineering and technology to reap the benefits of outer space for India and mankind.

2. ISRO is a major component of the Department of Space, Government of India. The department executes the Indian space program primarily through various centres or units under ISRO.

3. ISRO was earlier known as the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which was founded by Dr. Vikram A. It was established by the Government of India in 1962 on the vision of Sarabhai. ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969, and replaced INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology.

4. Antrix Corporation is the marketing arm of ISRO.

5. ISRO's Master Control Facility is located in Hassan.

Q:

Choose the right statement / statements about ISRO -

(1) ISRO built India's first satellite, Aryabhat, which was launched by USA in 1975. 

(2) Antrix Corporation is the marketing arm of ISRO. 

(3) Master Control Facility of ISRO is situated in Hassan.

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    1, 2, 3
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    2, 3
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    1,3
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    1, 2
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Answer : 2. "2, 3"
Explanation :

1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the space agency of India. This organization involves science, engineering and technology to reap the benefits of outer space for India and mankind.

2. ISRO is a major component of the Department of Space, Government of India. The department executes the Indian space program primarily through various centres or units under ISRO.

3. ISRO was earlier known as the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which was founded by Dr. Vikram A. It was established by the Government of India in 1962 on the vision of Sarabhai. ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969, and replaced INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology.

4. Antrix Corporation is the marketing arm of ISRO.

5. ISRO's Master Control Facility is located in Hassan.

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