Indian GK Questions and Answers for Competitive Exams

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The artificial element which has been temporarily named element 106 Seaborgium has been given the name Seaborgium by American researchers in honor of Nobel laureate Glenn T. Seaborg.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. In the context of the Gupta administration, the word 'this' means administrative unit.

2. Mention of rituals is found in the inscriptions of the Gupta period. For example, the Faridpur copper plate of 405 AD, mentions a Vithipati who worked together with 20 Mahattars of a subject.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The following statements are correct regarding global warming.

A. Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth's surface observed since the pre-industrial period due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth's atmosphere.

B. Global warming causes climate change, which poses a serious threat to life on Earth in the forms of widespread flooding and extreme weather. Which of these statements are correct?

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

In the context of Sufi traditions, the meaning of the word 'sama' can be summed up in the following points:

1. Meaning: "to hear"

2. Nature: A Sufi Ceremony

3. Objective: To concentrate the mind in the remembrance of God and grow spiritually

4. Celebrations: Often include singing, playing instruments, dancing, poetry recitation and prayers, wearing symbolic costumes, and other rituals.

5. Genres: Charki, Mevlawi, Qawwali

6. Effect: A Powerful Spiritual Experience

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Koya rebellion in East Godavari region:

1. Year: 1879
 2. Major reason: Dissatisfaction against British rule
 3. Prominent Leader: Gunda Ram

Major events:

1. The rebels killed many British officers and soldiers.
 2. Rebels destroyed many government buildings.

Result:

1. The British government suppressed the rebellion.
2. The British government promised to treat the Koya people m

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

A. National census does not identify ethnic groups within India.

B. Here are examples of some specific groups identified by the national census.

1. Tribal Groups: Santhal, Gond, Adivasi, Bodo, Meena, Kushwaha

2. Religious Groups: Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi

3. Linguistic Groups: Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Assamese

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The Reserve Bank of India introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for NBFC-MFIs on 2 December 2011.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

All the statements regarding the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 are correct.

A. The Lok Sabha referred this Bill to the joint committee of parliament comprising 21 members from the Lower House and 10 from the Upper House.

B. This Bill also proposed to establish a ‘Cooperative Election Authority’ to bring electoral reforms.

C. The Bill also has a Section — 63A that relates to the ‘establishment of the Cooperative Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Development Fund’ for revival of ‘sick multi-state cooperative societies’.

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. After the battle of Plassey, Mir Jafar was made the Nawab of Bengal.

2. After the defeat of Siraj-ud-Daula in the Battle of Plassey (23 June 1757), the British made Mir Jafar the Nawab of Bengal.

3. Mir Jafar was a puppet Nawab, and the British established their control over Bengal.

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The Kodava community of Coorg worships weapons during the Kailapodha festival.

2. This festival is celebrated in the first week of September,

3. It marks the end of hardships for the farming community.

4. It is a symbol of the togetherness and prosperity of the community.