General Knowledge Question Answer: GK Questions and Answers

General Knowledge Questions, Quiz for Competitive Exams, Important MCQs for GK

Q. Why is argon gas used along with tungsten wire in an electric bulb ?
1) To increase the life of the bulb
2) To reduce the consumption of electricity
3) To make the emitted light colored
4) To reduce the cost of the bulb

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Q. Sound waves cannot travel through a -
1) copper wire placed in air
2) silver slab placed in air
3) glass prism placed in water
4) wooden hollow pipe placed in vacuum

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Q. Working of Safely fuses depends upon :
1. magnetic effect of the current.
2. chemical effect of the current.
3. magnitude of the current.
4. heating effect of the current.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2) 1, 2 and 3 only
3) 3 and 4 only
4) 4 only

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Q. Around twelfth century, Sufi Silsilas began to crystallize in different parts of the Islamic world to signify :
1. continuous link between the master and disciple.
2. unbroken spiritual genealogy to the Prophet Muhammad
3. the transmision of spiritual power and blessings to devotees.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-

1) 1 and 2 only
2) 2 only
3) 1 and 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3

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Q. In the 10th Mandala of the Rigueda, which one of the following hymns reflects upon the marriage ceremonies ?
1) Surya Sukta
2) Purusha Sukta
3) Dana Stutis
4) Urna Sutra

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Q. Which one of the following was a focus country of the 'World Food India', a mega food event held in November 2017 in New Delhi?
1) Germany
2) Japan
3) Denmark
4) Italy

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Q. Which one of the following temples of India has won the 'UNESCO Asia Pacific Award of Merit, 2017' for cultural heritage conservation ?
1) Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
2) Sri Ranganathaswami Temple, Srirangam
3) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
4) Kedarnath Temple, Kedarnath

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Q. Which one of the following teems was defeated by India to win the Women's Hockey Asia Cup title, 2017?
1) Japan
2) China
3) South Korea
4) Pakistan

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Q. Which one of the following Amendments to the constitution of India has prescribed that the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 per cent of total number of members of the House of the People or Legislative Assembly in the States ?
1) 91st Amendment
2) 87th Amendment
3) 97th Amendment
4) 90th Amendment

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Q. Which of the following about the role of Indian Coast Guard is/ are correct ?
1. Indian Coast Guard has been entrusted with the offshore security coordination authority.
2. Lead intelligence agency for coastal and sea border.
3. Coastal security in territorial waters.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-

1) 1 and 3 only
2) 1, 2 and 3
3) 1 and 3 only
4) 3 only

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