Basic GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Who among the following was the founder of Arya Samaj?

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    Swami Dayanand Saraswati
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    Swami Vivekananda
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    Raja Rammohun Roy
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    Ramakrishna Paramhansa
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Answer : 1. "Swami Dayanand Saraswati"
Explanation :

1. Arya Samaj is a monotheistic Hindu reform movement in India that promotes principles and practices based on belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas.

2. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati founded the society on April 10, 1875.

3. Arya Samaj follows the belief that there is only one God and his idol worship is not appropriate.

4. Arya Samaj was the first Hindu organization to promote proselytism.

Q:

With whom is the Golden Temple related?

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    Buddhism
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    Sikhism
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    Hinduism
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    none of these
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Answer : 2. "Sikhism"
Explanation :

1. Golden Temple is located in Punjab.

2. The Golden Temple was established by the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ram Das in 1577 AD.

3. It was built on a plot of land where three different rivers met, which is why the names of the holy rivers are part of the name Amritsar.

4. Buildings have been added to over the years and now cover an area of 28 acres.

5. Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is built in the form of a pool (sarovar), with the Guru Granth Sahib seated on a raised platform or throne.

6. Sarovar represents the body of the Supreme Creator Lord, who is situated at the origin of all existence.

7. It is said that Guru Gobind Ji created "Khalsa Panth".

8. Guru Nanak had predicted that the day would come when his people would be tested by their faith in God.

Q:

Which Sultan built the Alai Darwaza?

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    Iltutmish
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    Alauddin Khalji
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    Balban
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    None of these
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Answer : 2. "Alauddin Khalji"

Q:

By whom are the members of the Finance Commission appointed in India?

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    Chief Justice of India
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    President
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    Prime Minister
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    Lok Sabha
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Answer : 2. "President"

Q:

With whose cooperation was the Durgapur Steel Plant established?

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    Germany
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    Great Britain
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    Russia
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    France
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Answer : 2. "Great Britain"

Q:

In which hemisphere is India located?

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    Southern and Eastern
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    Northern and Eastern
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    Northern and Western
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    None of these
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Answer : 2. "Northern and Eastern"

Q:

Which drug was invented by the International Health Organization for the prevention of malaria?

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    Chlorine
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    B.C.G.
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    Penicillin
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    none of these
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Answer : 4. "none of these"

Q:

Who shifted the capital of the Mughal Empire from Agra to Delhi?

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    Bahadur Shah
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    Akbar
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    Shah Jahan
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    Jahangir
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Answer : 3. "Shah Jahan"

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