Basic GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following countries are associated with Palk Strait?

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    Pakistan and China
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    India and Sri Lanka
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    North Korea and South Korea
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    Britain and France
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Answer : 2. "India and Sri Lanka"

Q:

The first railway line in India was laid under whose rule?

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    Lord Canning
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    Lord Curzon
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    Lord Dalhousie
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    Lord Bantik
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Answer : 3. "Lord Dalhousie"

Q:

The folk theater of Karnataka is?

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    Yakshagana
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    Bhavai
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    Bhagwat Fair
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    None of these
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Answer : 1. "Yakshagana"

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Answer : 4. "Tanuja"
Explanation :

Answer: D) Tanuja Explanation: The four vocal musicians and one actress in the group are given. Two dancers are Shailaja and Tanuja. Two violinists are Girija and Vanaja. Since Jalaja and Shailaja cannot be violinists, so remaining two violinists are Tanuja and Pooja. Clearly, Tanuja is both a violinist and a dancer.

Q:

Which of the following was not done during Lord Curzon's time?

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    Coalition of Famine Commission
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    Hunter Commission formed
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    Bengal Partition
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    Constitution of India Public Service Board
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Answer : 2. "Hunter Commission formed"

Q:

The Constitution of India came into effect, when?

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    15 January, 1950
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    26 January, 1950
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    15 August, 1950
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    15 January, 1950
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Answer : 2. "26 January, 1950"
Explanation :

1. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, but it came into force on January 26, 1950. India came into existence as a Republic on January 26, 1950.

2. The Constituent Assembly was established on December 9, 1946, to frame the Constitution of India. There were a total of 389 members in the Constituent Assembly, out of which 299 members were from the Indian National Congress. The Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

3. The Constitution of India is a written constitution. It is the longest-written constitution in the world. It consists of 395 articles, 8 schedules and 12 schedules. The Constitution sets out the structure, powers and functions of the Government of India. It also ensures the rights and freedoms of the citizens.

Q:

During World War II, which country officially assisted Germany against Russia while remaining neutral?

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    Switzerland
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    Sweden
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    Turkey
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    Spain
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Answer : 1. "Switzerland"
Explanation :

The San Francisco Conference, held in 1945, was where the United Nations (UN) Charter was negotiated and signed. President Harry S. Truman of the United States gave the inaugural address at this conference, emphasizing the importance of establishing an international organization to promote peace and cooperation after the end of World War II. The UN was subsequently founded, and its charter came into effect on October 24, 1945.


Q:

When was the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan formed?

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    2005
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    1998
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    1999
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    1995
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Answer : 3. "1999"

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