General Knowledge Question Answer: GK Questions and Answers

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

Q. What is the name of the book launched by PM Narendra Modi on the life of famous cartoonist R. K. Laxman ?
1) Vibrant Laxman
2) Political Cartoon of Laxman
3) Timeless Laxman
4) Politics of Cartoon : R.K. Laxman's narrative

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Q. With reference to Mahatma Gandhi, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. In 1921, during a tour of South India, Gandhiji shaved his head and began wearing a loincloth in order to identify with the poor.
2. His new appearance also came to symbolise asceticcism and abstinence-qualities he celebrated in opposetion to the consumerist culture of the modern world.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

1) 1 only
2) 2 only
3) Both land 2
4) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q. With reference to the executive power in a state in India, which among the following statements is/are correct ?
1. Executive power of the state is vested in Governor.
2. Real executive authority in a state is Council of Ministers
3. All executive decisions in a state are taken in the name of Chief Minister
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

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

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Q. Which of the following statements are correct about Lok Sabha ?
1. The Constitution puts a limit on the size of the Lok Sabha.
2. The size and shape of the Parliamentary Constituencies is determined by the Election Commission.
3. First-past-the Post electoral system is followed.
4. The Speaker of Lok Sabha does not have a casting vote in case of an equality of votes.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

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

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Q. Which of the following best defines a floating-rate bond ?
1) A bond with a fixed interest rate and has better yield than varying interest rate bond
2) A bond with a fixed interest rate and has lower yield than varying interest rate bond
3) A bond with a varying interest rate and has better yield than fixed interest rate bond
4) A bond with a varying interest rate and has lower yield than fixed interest rate bond

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Q. Consider the following sentences regarding translating texts, sharing ideas in early medieval India.
1. Al-Biruni's expertise in several languages allowed him to compare languages and translate texts.
2. He translated several Sanskrit works, including Patanjali's work on grammar, into Arabic.
3. For his Brahmana friends, he translated the works of Euclid (a Greek mathematician) into Sanskrit.
Which of the above sentence(s) is/are true ?

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

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Q. The Great Sunda islands lies between which of the following seas in the Indian ocean ?
1) Java sea and Banda sea
2) Timor sea and Banda sea
3) Java sea and Timor sea
4) Banda sea and Celebes sea

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Q. Which of the given statements about Santhals is/ are correct ?
1. 'Ol-Chiki' is the script for Santhali language.
2. Most of the Santhals follow 'Sarna' religion but a few of them also follow 'Christianity'.

1) Only 1
2) Only 2
3) Both 1 and 2
4) None of the above

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Q. Which country has recently been made the 38th member of The Financial Express Task Force (FATF) ?
1) Japan
2) South Korea
3) Iran
4) Israel

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Q. Consider the following statements with reference to National Green Tribunal.
1. National Green Tribunal is a non-statutory body.
2. It is created for effective and speedy disposal of cases within 6 month on appeals.
3. It deals with all environmental laws on air pollution only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

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