Very Important Common GK Questions Quiz
Who presides over the joint sitting of both the houses of the Parliament?
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(C) Vice President
(D) President
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides in his absence.
Under Article 100 (C) of the Constitution of India, the quorum required for the commencement of a sitting of the Lok Sabha is ______ of the total number of members of the House.
(A) one tenth
(B) one-fifth of one
(C) one third
(D) half
Correct Answer : A
What is the current Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) announced by the Reserve Bank of India with effect from January 1, 2019?
(A) 19.00 percent
(B) 19.50 percent
(C) 19.25 percent
(D) 19.75 percent
Correct Answer : B
With which of the following sports is the word 'Jab' associated?
(A) Cricket
(B) Boxing
(C) Billiards
(D) Basketball
Correct Answer : B
Alexander attacked India in ________.
(A) 467 BC
(B) 323 BC
(C) 454 BC
(D) 326 BC
Correct Answer : D
The outer and transparent structure in front of the eyes through which the rays of light entering the eye is called?
(A) Lens
(B) Iris
(C) leukocytes (cone)
(D) eye nerve (optic nerve)
Correct Answer : C
The major acid found in ripe banana is _________.
(A) Formic acid
(B) Sulfuric acid
(C) Malic Acid
(D) Hydrochloric acid
Correct Answer : C
In May 2019, Bengaluru resident doctor ____ was awarded the 'Global Asian of the Year Award 2018-2019' for her contribution to the ecosystem and women's health care.
(A) Hema Diwakar
(B) Shashi Wadhwa
(C) Indira Hinduja
(D) Neelam Clare
Correct Answer : A
Who is the first Indian to win elections in Japan in 2019?
(A) Charandeep Singh
(B) Yogendra Puranik
(C) Kishore Kaifli
(D) Piyush Jindal
Correct Answer : B
Which of the following waterfall is the highest waterfall in India, which originates from the river Sharavati?
(A) Dhundhar Waterfall
(B) Athirappilly Waterfall
(C) Jog Waterfall
(D) Dudhsagar Waterfall
Correct Answer : C