General Knowledge Question Answer: GK Questions and Answers

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

Q. Consider the following sentences.
1. The Indian classical work 'raagdarpan' was translated into Persian during the reign of Feroz Tughlaq.
2. Amir Khusru introduced many new ragas such as ghora and sanam.
3. Amir Khusru is known for the invention of the Tabla.
Which of the above sentence(s) is / are true ?

1) Only 1
2) 2 and 3
3) 1 and 2
4) All of the above

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Q. An endangered species of which of the following is recently found in Australia ?
1) Snow Leapord
2) Kangaroo
3) Reindeer
4) Seahorse

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Q. Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right is implied in -
1) Right to Freedom
2) Right to Life and Personal Liberty
3) Right to Equality
4) Right against Exploitation

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Q. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below :
1. Rajasthan receives the highest solar radiation in the country.
2. India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world.
3. The maximum amount of wind power is contributed by Tamil Nadu.
4. The primary source of uranium in India is Jadu-guda.

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

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Q. Consider the following statements about the religious beliefs of the early Aryans :
1. Yajnas were performed in temples to please the gods.
2. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva were the chief gods.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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

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Q. Consider the following statements about the Buddhist Sangha -
1. It was a very disciplined and democratic organization.
2. The monks stayed in the viharas throughout the year practicing meditation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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

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Q. Consider the following statements :
1. The Cripp's Mission agreed to the demand for a Constituent Assembly.
2. The People of the States were given proper representation in the proposed Constituent Assembly of Cripp's Mission.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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

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Q. Consider the following statements -
1. On 8 August, 1940, the All India Congress Committee at a meeting in Bombay passed the resolution for Quit India Movement.
2. Vinoba Bhave was declared the leader of the Quit India Movement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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

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Q. Which of the following is not correct ?
1) In 1954, freedom fighters liberated Dadra and Nagar Haveli from Portuguese rule
2) In 1964, Government of India and Portugal entered into an agreement under which Portuguese rule came to an end in India
3) In 1948, there was a revolt in Mahe and French administration surrendered
4) Tristao Braganza Cunha, founded Congress Committee in 1928 in Goa

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Q. Consider the following statements -
1. The congress session at Madras, which was presided over by M. A. Ansari in 1927 passed the Independence Resolution, which declared the attainment of complete Independence as the goal of the Indian people.
2. In December 1925, under the Presidentship of Motilal Nehru, the Congress passed the resolution demanding Dominion status.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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

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