Common GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Dadabhai Naoroji was a ______.

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    Liberal Party candidates
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    Doctor
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    Soldier
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    British Officer
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Answer : 1. "Liberal Party candidates"
Explanation :

1. On 6 July 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji (Liberal Party candidate) won a closely-fought election to become the first non-white to be elected to the British Parliament.

2. He also became the first Asian member of the House of Commons.

3. One of Naoroji's most prominent supporters was the famous Florence Nightingale.

Q:

Name the first space station of USA which was launched by NASA?

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    Mir
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    Tiangong - 1
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    Salyut
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    Skylab
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Answer : 4. "Skylab "
Explanation :

This institution started functioning on 1 October 1958. Since then, all American space exploration programs have been operated by NASA, including the Apollo moon missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle.

Q:

Who was Lekh Tandon?

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    Indian Filmmaker and Actor
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    Indian Writer and Dancer
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    Indian Composer and Doctor
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    Indian Producer and Musician
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    None of the given options is true
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Answer : 1. "Indian Filmmaker and Actor"
Explanation :

Lekh Tandon (13 February 1929 – 15 October 2017)[1][2] was an Indian filmmaker and actor. He had directed numerous Bollywood movies and Indian TV Serials. He gained national fame due to success of his directorial ventures Professor (1962 film), Prince (1969 film), Ek Baar Kaho and Agar Tum Na Hote. His films Amrapali starring Vyjanthimala and Agar Tum Na Hote with Rajesh Khanna in the lead role are considered as classics. Later after 2000, he had acted in movies such as Swades, Rang De Basanti, Chennai Express and Chaarfutiya Chhokare. He was the brother of Urdu playwright Yograj Tandon.

Q:

Which organ of UNO is considered as world parliament? 

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    General Assembly
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    Security Council
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    International Court of Justice
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    Trusteeship Council
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Answer : 1. "General Assembly "
Explanation :

The organ of UN which is referred to as the Parliament is the United Nations General Assembly. All member nations have equal representation in the General Assembly. It is the main deliberative, policy-making, and representative organ of the UN.

Q:

Which fruit is also known as “Poor man orange”?

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    Potato
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    Pumpkin
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    New Zealand grapefruit
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    Pea
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Answer : 3. "New Zealand grapefruit"
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.

Q:

Which of these is not an Indian Musical Instrument?

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    Sitar
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    Bansuri
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    Madal
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    Tanpura
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Answer : 3. "Madal"
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.


Q:

Which day is celebrated as World Suicide Prevention Day?

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    17 July
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    23 August
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    9 September
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    10 September
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Answer : 4. "10 September "
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.

Q:

National Science day in India is celebrated on 

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    30th April
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    14 February
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    28th February
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    23th March
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Answer : 3. "28th February "
Explanation :

National Science Day in India is celebrated on February 28th every year. This day commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman on February 28, 1928, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. National Science Day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Indian scientists and to promote scientific temper and curiosity in the country.


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