GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

What is the election called in a political parliamentary / assembly constituency to fill the vacant seat arising during the tenure of the government?

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    Bye election
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    Council election
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    Micro election
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    Tri-election
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Answer : 1. "Bye election"
Explanation :

By-election is done when a member of parliament leaves there seats before the completion of their terms. By-elections are conducted only in a particular constituency or a few particular constituencies. The reasons for By-elections are, Sudden death of the MLA/MP, Resignation to his post, and Disqualified for any serious reason.

Q:

Which factor is mainly responsible for increase in demand of natural resources?

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    Scientific advancement
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    Use of biodegradable chemicals
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    Increasing human population
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    Environmental pollution
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Answer : 3. "Increasing human population"
Explanation :

The correct answer is Increased human population. As the human population is increasing at an astounding rate, we have reached a number of 7.4 billion today. Naturally, this means that we are utilizing more and more natural resources.

Q:

Panchayati Raj belongs to___.

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    Residual list
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    Concurrent list
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    State list
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    Union list
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Answer : 3. "State list"
Explanation :

The correct answer is State List. Panchayati Raj is included in the State list. Panchayati Raj (Council of five officials) is the system of local self-government of villages in rural India as opposed to urban and suburban municipalities.

Q:

Name the first cricketer to score 1000 runs in an innings in any competitive match

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    Prithvi Shaw
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    Pranav Dhanawade
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    Virat Kohli
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    Shikhar Dhawan
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Answer : 2. "Pranav Dhanawade"
Explanation :

Pranav Dhanawade (born 2000) is an Indian cricketer from Kalyan, Maharashtra. Batting in one innings, stretching over 4 and 7 January 2016, he became the first person to score more than 1,000 runs in one innings in an officially recognised match.

Q:

Which of the following days has the longest duration of light in the state?

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    23 September
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    21 June
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    22 December
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    March 21
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Answer : 2. "21 June"
Explanation :

1. The longest period of light in Rajasthan is on 21st June. On this day the sun's rays fall vertically over Rajasthan.

2. This day is called the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the summer season.

Q:

Which district receives maximum number of storms in Rajasthan?

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    Bikaner
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    Barmer
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    Sriganganagar
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    Jaisalmer
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Answer : 3. "Sriganganagar"
Explanation :

1. Most storms in Rajasthan occur in the Sriganganagar district. In Sriganganagar district there are dust storms for about 27 days in the months of May and June. After this there is Bikaner and Jodhpur.


Q:

Which tree is known as 'Flame of the Forest' in Rajasthan?

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    Rohida
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    Palash
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    sagwan
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    Khejdi
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Answer : 2. "Palash"
Explanation :

1. In Rajasthan, the Palash tree is called the ‘flame of the forest’. Palash is also known as Tesu.

2. It is a medium-sized tree whose height is about 6-12 meters.

3. Butea monosperm is the scientific name.

4. Palash flowers are bright red or yellow in colour and

5. Bloom in the months of January to March. Due to the abundance of Palash flowers, this tree is called the 'Flame of the Forest'

Q:

What is the average height of Hadoti plateau?

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    650 m
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    700 m
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    200 m
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    500m
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Answer : 4. "500m "
Explanation :

1. The southeastern part of Rajasthan is a plateau, which is known as the 'South-Eastern Plateau and Hadoti Plateau'. This is an extension of the Malwa plateau.

2. The average height of this area is 500 meters and there is an extension of mountain ranges in a semi-moon shape which are known as Bundi and Mukundwara hills respectively. Chambal River and its main tributaries Kalisingh, Parvan and Parvati rivers flow here, the plains created by them are suitable for agriculture.

3. Southern-Eastern Plateau Region (Hadoti Plateau) Main features -

- 11 per cent of the state's population lives in this area.

- South Eastern Plateau region is 9.6 per cent of the total area of the state.

-It extends to Bhilwara, Photo, Bundi, Jhalawar and Baran districts.

- This plateau part is the Sankranti region between the Aravalli and Vindhyachal mountains.

- In this region there is a mixture of lava rocks and Vindhya rocks.

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