Very Important General Knowledge Questions

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Q :  English is the official language of which one of the following Indian States?

(A) Nagaland

(B) Tripura

(C) Assam

(D) Manipur


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Answer: A) Nagaland Explanation:

Q :  As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?

(A) Deputy Prime Minister

(B) Former President

(C) Governor of a State within his state

(D) Speaker of Lok Sabha


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Answer: C) Governor of a State within his state Explanation:

Q :  Which Amendment Act introduced changes in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

(A) the 38th Amendment Act, 1975

(B) the 40th Amendment Act, 1976

(C) the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

(D) the 44th Amendment Act, 1979


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Answer: C) the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 Explanation:

Q :  An Expenditure Reforms Commission was set up by the Government of India in the year 2000 under the Chairmanship of:

(A) A.M. Khusro

(B) G.T. Nanavati

(C) M.N. Venkatachaliah

(D) K.P. Geetakrishnan


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Answer: D) K.P. Geetakrishnan Explanation:

Q :  When was Jana-Gana-Mana (which later became 'National Anthem' of India) first sung and where ?

(A) 24th Jan, 1950 in Allahabad

(B) 24th jan, 1950 in Delhi

(C) 26th Dec, 1942 in Calcutta

(D) 27th Dec, 1911 in Calcutta


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Answer: D) 27th Dec, 1911 in Calcutta Explanation:

Q :  A : Many girls started talking part in beauty contest in several towns in india B : Indian girls succeeded in capturing all the titles of beauty contests. i.e Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Asia

(A) If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.

(B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect

(C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause

(D) If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Answer: C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause Explanation: There would be no suhch speculation on the part of the Australian caption if his team were not visiting india in the first place. So the latter is a cause.But the immediate cause of the warning is the speculation

Q :  A : The Government has decided to roll back the hike in the prices of cooking gas and kerosene B : Some ministers had resigned in protest against the hike in prices of cooking gas and other petroleum products.

(A) If 'A' is the effect and 'B' is its immediate and principal cause.

(B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect

(C) If 'A' is an effect but 'B' is not its immediate and principal cause

(D) If 'B' is an effect but 'A' is not its immediate and principal cause


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Answer: B) If 'A' is the immediate and principal cause and 'B' is its effect Explanation: Reduction of its stake in nationalised banks by the government is a steps towards privatisation of bank. And this is a reason of strike in bank by the bank employees.

Q :  A : There is increase in water level of all the water tanks supplying drinking water to the city during the last fornight B : Most of the trains were cancelled last week due to waterlogging on the tracks.

(A) If statement (A) is the cause and statement (

(B) is its effect B) If statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect

(C) If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes

(D) A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect B) If statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect C) If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes D)


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
Answer: C) If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes Explanation: Increase in water level of all water tanks and the problem of water -logging on the tracks are the result of increase of water availability or surplus of water (due to rain). Hence, both the events are effects of the same cause.

Q :  A : Budgetery allocation for building a better railway network, eg constructing new railway lines, has increased B : There has been a substantial drop in the number of passengers opting for air travel

(A) If statement (A) is the cause and statement (

(B) is its effect B) If statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect

(C) If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes

(D) A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect B) If statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect C) If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes D)


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Answer: D) If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause Explanation: Both are the effects of a common cause. The Railways has gone in a reviving mode.

Q :  Effect : The temple at the religious site wears a deserted look with the number of devotees trickling down. Which of the following can be a possible cause of the above effect?

(A) A structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe

(B) The temple is facing a drastic depletion of its funds which had accumulated over the years due to offerings made by devotees

(C) The local corporation decided to donate a huge amount of money to the temple for its renovation

(D) The village housing the religious site has qualified priests to perform religious ceremonies


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Answer: A) A structural engineer had visited the temple a month back and had declared the structure unsafe Explanation: The engineer's caution may have led to people keeping away from the temple

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