Common GK Practice Question and Answer

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.


Q:

 Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of Government of India? 

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    Four Lions
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    Chariot Wheel
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    Horse
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    Words 'Satyameva Jayate'
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Answer : 1. "Four Lions "
Explanation :

The Lion Capital of Ashoka, a sculpture with four lions standing back to back, was originally erected by Emperor Ashoka in Sarnath, and it is now preserved at the Sarnath Museum. The emblem is an adaptation of this historic symbol and is used as the national emblem of India.

Q: 6 months day and 6 months night - Country Name? 42875 0

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    Nepal
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    Tibet
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    Norway
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    Iceland
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Answer : 3. "Norway"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Norway Explanation: The case where there is 6 months day, and 6 months night could only happen on poles because The Earth is tilted on its axis. The pole which is away (opposite direction of sun) from the Sun remains in complete darkness till it comes in front of the sun. So we conclude that, countries at the poles have 6 months day, and 6 months night. So countries close to these region have such cases like, Alaska, Antarctica, Norway etc. Norway, the northernmost inhabited region of Europe, there is no sunset from approximately 19 April to 23 August. The extreme sites are the poles, where the sun can be continuously visible for half the year. The North Pole has midnight sun for 6 months from late March to late September.

Q: Which of the following States has the lowest literacy rate in India 2033 0

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    Rajasthan
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    Jharkhand
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    Chhattisgarh
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    Bihar
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Answer : 4. "Bihar"
Explanation :

According to the Ministry of Education, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%. The literacy rate in Bihar is 63.82% according to the 2011 census. The state has a male literacy of 73.39% and a female literacy rate of 53.33%

Q:

Full form of MCA is

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    Ministry of company affairs
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    Master of computer application
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    Master of commerce and arts
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    Member chartered accountant
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Answer : 2. " Master of computer application"

Q:

Red Data Book contains 

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    Red pandas
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    Rare plants and animals under threat
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    Rare minerals
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    Vanishing rivers
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Answer : 2. "Rare plants and animals under threat "
Explanation :

The "Red Data Book" is a list of rare plants, animals, fungi and other organisms that are considered to be at maximum risk of extinction. It contains information on the status, distribution, and conservation of these species. Through the Red Data book, the conservation needs of these organisms are understood and necessary steps are planned for their protection.


Q:

A seven-sided polygon is called ______

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    Nonagon
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    Hexagon
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    Heptagon
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    Octagon
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Answer : 3. "Heptagon "

Q:

Which of the following is our National Anthem? 

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    Jana Gana Mana
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    Vandematharam
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    Sare Jahanse Achcha
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    Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara
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Answer : 1. "Jana Gana Mana "
Explanation :

"Jana Gana Mana" is the National Anthem of India. It was written by Rabindranath Tagore and was adopted as the National Anthem of India in 1950. "Jana Gana Mana" is sung on various occasions to evoke a sense of national unity and patriotism.

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