Basic GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Write the name, which of the following is not a Kharif crop?

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    Tide
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    Paddy
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    Maize
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    Gram
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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:

Write the name Who discovered America?

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    Vasco-da Gama
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    Columbus
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    Captain Cook
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    Amundsen
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Answer : 2. "Columbus"

Q:

The Penicillin is obtained from?

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    mold
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    Algae
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    Virus
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    Bacteria
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Answer : 1. "mold"

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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    Pottery
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    Currencies
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    Boats
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    House
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Answer : 2. "Currencies"

Q:

What is the basis for determining the number of members of Lok Sabha?

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    State Population
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    Area of the state
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    Member Number of Legislative Assembly
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    Number of districts
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Answer : 1. "State Population"

Q:

Which one of the following elements is used in the manufacture of fertilizers?

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    Fluorine
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    lead
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    aluminum
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    Potassium
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Answer : 4. "Potassium"

Q:

The ‘Rann Utsav’ is organised in which of the following states of India to promote tourism?

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    Gujarat
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    Rajasthan
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    Punjab
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    Maharashtra
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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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    25
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    20
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    24
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    23
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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

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