GK Questions and Answers 2026, General Knowledge Quiz 2026

Q. Consider the following state­ments in the context of the Pandya kingdom -
1. It was located in the far south and south-eastern parts.
2. Its capital was Mahabali-puram.
3. It was called the country of pearls.
4. The society here was matri­archal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Q. Which is the Neolithic site of north-eastern India?

1) Chirand
2) Senuar
3) Sarutaru
4) Taradih

Q. Consider the following langu­ages -
1. Gujarati
2. Kannada
3. Telugu
Which of the above has/have been declared as a 'classical languages or language’ by the government?

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

Q. The 'State of the Economy Report' is released by -

1) Reserve Bank of India
2) Ministry of Finance
3) NITI AAYOG
4) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Q. Which of the following are the sole border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt?

1) Rafah crossing point
2) Allenby Terminal
3) Rabin Border Crossing
4) Kerem Shalom Crossing

Q. Consider the following state­ments -
1. Bharatnatyam is considered the mother art of most of the other classical dances in India.
2. 'Kathak' means the one who tells a story.
3. Kuchipudi derives its name from the Kuchipudi village of Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Q. The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason?

1) Ice is a bad conductor of heat
2) Since the surface of the lake is at the same temperature as the air, no heat is lost
3) The density of water is at its maximum at 4°C
4) None

Q. Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattoo­ing?
1. Mumps
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS
Select the correct answer using the codes given below -

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

Q. A rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain. Which of the following physical phenomena are responsible for this?
1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection
Select the correct solution using the codes given below -

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

Q. Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India.
2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation.
3. The Independent Labour Party.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below -

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