General Knowledge Question Answer: GK Questions and Answers

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

Q. Consider the following sentences with reference to Ashoka's 2nd Major Rock Edict -
1. It mentioned about his order to yuktas, rajukasand pradesikas about their travelling across the empire at every five years interval.
2. It mentioned about the land of Cholas, Pandyas, Satyaputras and Keralaputra along with Ceylon.
3. It mentioned about two medical services, one for human beings and other for animals, were provided by the state.
4. It mentioned about emphasis on plantation of trees and digging at road for wells have been recorded.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below :

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

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Q. Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
1) Khangchendzonga National Park
2) Nandadevi National Park
3) Neora Valley National Park
4) Namdapha National Park

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Q. The term 'Dark Net' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term ?
1. The Dark Net refers to networks that are not indexed by search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing.
2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerization.
3. Dark Net' was used for sale and purchase of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

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Q. Which rock edict informs us about Asoka's conversion to Buddhism ?
1) Bhabra rock edict
2) Minor rock edict of Yerragudi
3) 13th Major Rock Edict
4) 8th Major Rock Edict

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Q. By which year has Indian Government resolved to double farmers' income according to Agricultural Export Policy 2018 ?
1) 2020
2) 2021
3) 2022
4) 2024

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Q. Which state's chief minister has been conferred the 2018 Champions of Change award by the Union Government ?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Telangana
3) Uttarakhand
4) Jharkhand

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Q. 'Village Rockstar' which wins the Best Feature Film in the 65th National Film Awards is a ........... film.
1) Assamese
2) Bengali
3) Marathi
4) Hindi

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Q. Consider the following statements with regard to long history of exquisite sculpture of India.
1. Indus Valley sculpture represents a fine balance between stylised abstraction and subtle naturalism.
2. The Jataka tales are a natural expression of the beliefs and worldview of the artist.
3. The first and most dramatic examples of Gupta Hindu art date from the beginning of the 5th century A.D. and are found in Deogarh.
4. At Sanchi we see one of the most beautiful subjects of Indian art : the Vrikshdevi. A young maiden who reaches above her to hold the bough of a tree, which bursts forth into fragrant blossoms at her touch.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below :

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

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Q. What is the fund contribution ratio of Centre-State in the Asiatic Lion Conservation Project?
1) 50 : 50
2) 60 : 40
3) 70 : 30
4) 90 :10

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Q. Consider the following statements with regard to Directive Principles of State Policy -
1. The Directive Principles of State Policy are included in Part VI of the Constitution.
2. The framers of the Constitution included them with a special purpose of bringing about social and economic equality.
3. These principles give direc-tions to the state for making laws and policies for the collective good of the people.
4. These Principles are justiceable and are enforceable by the Courts of law.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

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