Common GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which kings built the temple city of Osian near Jodhpur?

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    Chalukya
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    Parmar
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    Sisodia
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    Pratihara
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Answer : 4. "Pratihara"
Explanation :

1. The temple of Osiya near Jodhpur was built by the Pratiharas.

2. The temples of Ossia are divided into two groups – eastern and western.

3. Among the eastern group, the most impressive are the three Hari-Hara temples built in the Maha-Maru style of architecture.

Q:

On which river is the “Jawahar Sagar” dam located?

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    Krishna River
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    Luni River
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    Banas River
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    Chambal River
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Answer : 4. "Chambal River"
Explanation :

Chambal river water is used for irrigation, hydropower generation and water transportation. Four major dams have been built on the Chambal River, including Gandhi Sagar Dam (Madhya Pradesh), Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Jawahar Sagar Dam and Kota Barrage (Rajasthan). These dams provide water for irrigation and also generate hydroelectricity.

Q:

What is the term of office of a temporary member of the UN Security Council?

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    3 years
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    6 months
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    1 year
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    2 years
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Answer : 4. "2 years"
Explanation :

The term of office for a temporary member of the UN Security Council is 2 years.

Non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council are elected for a term of two years. These members are elected by the United Nations General Assembly, and five of them are elected each year. The rotation ensures that there is a turnover of membership, bringing in new countries to contribute to the Security Council's work and decision-making processes. This system is designed to provide a degree of continuity while allowing for diverse representation from various regions of the world.

Q:

In which year child marriage Prevention Act was passed in India?

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    2006
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    2008
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    2011
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    1997
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Answer : 1. "2006"
Explanation :

The short name of this Act is Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006.

Q:

The book ‘India 2020’is written by ______.

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    Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam
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    Pranav Mukherjee
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    Prasoon Joshi
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    Ram Nath Kovind
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Answer : 1. "Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam"
Explanation :

India 2020 In this book, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam and his close associate YS Rajan examine India's strengths and weaknesses to offer a vision of how India can be among the world's first five economic powers in the year 2020.

Q:

The Aga Khan palace is located in the state of:

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    Uttar Pradesh
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    Maharashtra
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    Kerala
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    Madhya Pradesh
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Answer : 2. "Maharashtra"
Explanation :

The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in the city of Pune, India. The palace was an act of charity by the spiritual leader of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims, who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine by offering them work.

Q:

Who said, “ Truth is the ultimate reality and God”?

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    Swami Vivekanand
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    Ravindra Nath Tagore
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    M.K. Gandhi
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    S. Radhakrishnan
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Answer : 3. "M.K. Gandhi"
Explanation :

Mahatma Gandhi has said that the truth is the ultimate reality and it is God.

Q:

Who is the first Lokpal of India? 

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    Ranjan Gogoi
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    Pinaki Chandra Ghose
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    Rakesh Makhija
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    Mrityunjay Mahapatra
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Answer : 2. "Pinaki Chandra Ghose "
Explanation :

Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose is appointed as the first Lokpal of India by a committee consisting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Speaker of the Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan on 23 March 2019 whereas the members are appointed w.e.f 27 March 2019.

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