Basic GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Which one of the following elements is used in the manufacture of fertilizers?
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60d45258e30abe1830b1b398- 1Fluorinefalse
- 2leadfalse
- 3aluminumfalse
- 4Potassiumtrue
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Answer : 4. "Potassium"
Q: Write the name, which of the following is not a Kharif crop?
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6392b5ccd319b37ca197d8e9- 1Tidefalse
- 2Paddyfalse
- 3Maizefalse
- 4Gramtrue
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Answer : 4. "Gram"
Explanation :
Kharif crops – The crops sown in June-July in the Indian subcontinent are called Kharif crops. These crops are harvested in October and November. These require high temperature and humidity at the time of sowing and dry environment at the time of ripening.
Main Kharif crops – Cotton, groundnut, paddy, millet, maize, sweet potato, urad, moong, moth cowpea (Chanwala), jowar, arhar, dhaincha, sugarcane, soybean, okra, sesame, guar, jute, flax etc.
Q: In which of the following state, the Sabarimala Sri Dham Shashtha temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is located?
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636cb7115c30150185e38709- 1Maharashtrafalse
- 2Karnatakafalse
- 3Manipurfalse
- 4Keralatrue
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Answer : 4. "Kerala"
Explanation :
1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.
2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.
3. The temple is open to people of all religions.
4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.
Q: In which place did the first session of the Indian National Congress take place?
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60782081c61d5c2ec94d560d- 1Kolkata (Calcutta)false
- 2Mumbai (Bombay)true
- 3Chennai (Madras)false
- 4Lahorefalse
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Answer : 2. "Mumbai (Bombay)"
Q: Which of the following are the signs of the then commercial and economic development in the remains found in the excavation of the Indus Valley?
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62bc0cec77dd9d73569cd15d- 1Potteryfalse
- 2Currenciestrue
- 3Boatsfalse
- 4Housefalse
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Answer : 2. "Currencies"
Q: When India attained independence, was the Viceroy at that time?
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607820330372d8542884b8d9- 1Lord Wavellfalse
- 2Lord Mountbattentrue
- 3Lord Linlithgowfalse
- 4Lord Halifaxfalse
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Answer : 2. "Lord Mountbatten"
Q: The ‘Rann Utsav’ is organised in which of the following states of India to promote tourism?
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646c4e0747aa1736035e57dc- 1Gujarattrue
- 2Rajasthanfalse
- 3Punjabfalse
- 4Maharashtrafalse
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Answer : 1. "Gujarat"
Explanation :
1. Rann Utsav is a wonderful festival in Kutch, Gujarat.
2. Kutch Mahotsav features various Kutch attractions like White Rann, Mandvi beach, handicraft villages, Kutch textiles made by local artists, remarkable beautiful natural wonders and the heritage of Kutch.
3. Kutch, one of the most ecologically and ethnically diverse districts of Gujarat, is a festive land of arts, crafts, music, dance, people and nature.
Q: According to the Jain tradition, how many Tirthankaras have there been in Jainism?
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Answer : 3. "24"
Explanation :
1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.
2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.
Sl. No. - Name - Symbol - Birthplace
1 Rishabhnath (Adinath) Bull Ayodhya
2 Ajitnath Hathi Ayodhya
22 Neminath Shankh Dwarka
23 Parshvanath snake Kashi
24 Mahavir Singh Sher Kshatriyakund