GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

With which festival the worship of Khejri tree (Shami Tree) is associated? 

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    Gangaur Festival
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    Dipavali Festival
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    Dussehra Festival
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    Paryushan Festival
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Answer : 3. "Dussehra Festival "
Explanation :

1. The provision of worshipping the Khejri tree (Shami tree) is associated with the festival of Dussehra. On the day of Dussehra, worshipping the Shami tree destroys sins and leads to victory. On this day, worship is performed under the Shami tree and Shami leaves are taken as Prasad.

2. The Shami tree is considered a sacred tree in the Hindu religion. This tree is considered to be the abode of Shani Dev. Shani Dev is considered the god of justice. Therefore, by worshipping the Shami tree, one gets the blessings of Shani Dev and brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life.

Q:

Which pairs are right regarding prominent saints of Rajasthan and the sects established by them?

A. Ramcharanji  - Ram Sanehi Sect (Shahpura)

B. Lalgiriji             - Alakhiya Sect

C. Haridasji          -   Niranjani Sect

D. Santdasji         -   Gudar Sect
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    Only A and C are right.
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    Only A and B are right.
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    Only A, C and D are right.
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    A, B, C and D all are right.
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Answer : 4. "A, B, C and D all are right. "
Explanation :

All pairs are correct.

A. Ramcharanji  - Ram Sanehi Sect (Shahpura)

B. Lalgiriji             - Alakhiya Sect

C. Haridasji          -   Niranjani Sect

D. Santdasji         -   Gudar Sect

Q:

Which folk Goddess is known as Kuldevi (Totem) of Sen (Barber) community?

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    Sheetla Mata
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    Aai Mata
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    Ghewar Mata
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    Narayani Mata
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Answer : 4. "Narayani Mata "
Explanation :

1. There are many famous temples of folk gods and goddesses in Rajasthan.

2. Among them, Karni Mata, Jeen Mata, Bhrithari Ji, Goga Ji, Pabuji Narayani Mata etc. are prominent.

3. The temple of Narayani Mata is famous for this special reason because the Sain community considers it as their family deity.

4. The temple of Narayani Mata is situated at a distance of about 10 kilometers from the world-famous Bhangarh Fort in Alwar district.

Q:

Which one of the following is not included among branches of Dadu Panth? 

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    Virakta
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    Khaki
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    Gaudiya
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    Naga
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Answer : 3. "Gaudiya "
Explanation :

Branches of the Dadu sect

After the death of Daduji, the Dadu sect was divided into 6 branches, which are as follows.

  1. Khalsa- It is associated with Naraina, the main seat of Dadu sect. The head of this branch was his son Garibdas ji.

  2. Naga-Nagapanth was established in the Dadu sect by Sant Sunderdas ji. Naga Sadhus carried weapons with them and served as enlisted soldiers in the Jaipur state. When the public became upset with their terror, Sawai Jai Singh made a rule and banned them from possessing weapons.

  3. Dispassionate- These were the merry-go-round Sadhus of the Dadu sect who gave orders to the householders.

  4. Khaki - He used to apply ashes on his body and wore khaki clothes.

  5. Uttarade - who left Rajasthan and went towards Northern India.

  6. Nihang - Those monks who were nomads.

Q:

The Dargah of Hazrat Hazib Shakkar Badshah, famous as Shakkar Pir Baba, is situated at

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    Nagaur
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    Narhad
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    Galiakot
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    Sarwad
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Answer : 2. "Narhad "
Explanation :

1. The Dargah of Hazrat Hajib Shakkar Badshah, famous by the name of 'Shakar Peer Baba' is situated.

2. Every year a huge fair is organized at this Dargah on the day of Krishna Janmashtami. People from both Hindu and Muslim communities participate in this fair in large numbers. Qawwali, bhajan, and langar are organized in this fair.

Q:

Which country provided financial assistance for 'Goat Development and Fodder Production Project', located at Ramsar (Ajmer)? 

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    France
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    Sweden
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    Denmark
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    Switzerland
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Answer : 4. "Switzerland "
Explanation :

1. Central Goat Research Institute – Avikanagar, Malpura Tonk

2. Goat Development and Fodder Production Project (in collaboration with Switzerland) - Ramsar, Ajmer

Q:

Which of the following is the full form of MOOC?

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    Modern Open Online Courses
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    Massive Open Online Courses
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    Massive Online Open Courses
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    Mechanical Online Courses
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Answer : 2. "Massive Open Online Courses"
Explanation :

1. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) are changing the world of education by providing free online courses.

2. MOOC is a web-based free distance learning program that ensures the participation of students from geographically remote areas in the field of education.

3. It offers free online courses for higher education, executive education and employee development.

Q:

What is the full form of OTP?

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    One the phone
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    One Time Password
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    Out to practice
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    One Time Programmable
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Answer : 2. "One Time Password"
Explanation :

1. The full form of OTP is One one-time password.

2. OTP is used as one of the additional security features for secure online transactions.

3. The OTP feature prevents certain types of identity theft by ensuring that a captured username/password pair cannot be used a second time.

4. The user's login name usually remains the same, and the one-time password changes with each login.

5. One-Time Password (aka One-Time Passcode) is a form of strong authentication, providing better security to eBanking, corporate networks, and other sensitive data systems.

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