GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following benefits are associated with PMJDY?

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    Overdraft facility up to Rs.5000/-
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    Accidental Insurance cover of Rs.1,00,000/-
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    Life insurance cover of Rs.30,000/-
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    All of the Above
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Answer : 4. "All of the Above"
Explanation :

Following are the benefits associated with Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)-

1. All beneficiaries are allowed to open a free bank account. There is no minimum account balance requirement.

2. Interest: Interest is earned on the amount deposited in the account.

  3. Accident Insurance Cover of Rs 1 Lakh: The account holder gets Rs 1 lakh in case of accidental death or total disability. Insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh is available.

  4. Rs 30,000 Life Insurance Cover: Rs. 1,00,000 in case of death of the account holder. Insurance cover of Rs 30,000 is available.

5. Overdraft facility: After satisfactory account operation for six months, the account holder can avail up to Rs. An overdraft facility up to Rs 5,000 can be available.

6. Benefits of Government Schemes: The account holder can access the benefits of government schemes, such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).

Q:

Which sea does the Strati of Gibraltar connect with the Atlantic Ocean?

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    Indian Ocean
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    Mediterranean sea
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    Arctic Ocean
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    Pacific Ocean
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Answer : 2. "Mediterranean sea"
Explanation :

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea and separates Spain on the European continent from Morocco on the African continent.


Q:

Which country is considered to be the second largest, area wise? 

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    Russia
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    India
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    Canada
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    China
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Answer : 3. "Canada"
Explanation :

The three largest sovereign countries by surface area are Russia, Canada, and the United States. Together they occupy roughly a quarter of Earth's landmass. Other heavyweights in size are China, Brazil, Australia, India, Argentina and Kazakhstan.


Q:

Which two teams played the first official international cricket match? 

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    England and Australia
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    England and West Indies
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    USA and Canada
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    Australia and India
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Answer : 3. "USA and Canada "
Explanation :

The first official international cricket match was played between the USA and Canada in 1844. The match was played on the grounds of the St George's Cricket Club, Bloomingdale Park in New York. Canada won the match by 23 runs.


Q:

Which of the following countries has the highest coal content?

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    Australia
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    China
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    New zeland
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    Brazil
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Answer : 2. "China"
Explanation :

The three largest coal producers – China, India and Indonesia – all produced record amounts in 2022. In March 2023, both China and India set new monthly records, with China surpassing 400 million tonnes for the second time ever and India surpassing 100 million tonnes for the first time.


Q:

What is the number of oceans on Earth?

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    5
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    6
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    7
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    None of these
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Answer : 1. "5"
Explanation :

The five oceans from smallest to largest are: the Arctic, Southern, Indian, Atlantic and Pacific.


Q:

Which is the largest desert in the world?

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    Gibson
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    Great Sandy
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    Gobi
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    Sahara
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Answer : 4. "Sahara"

Q:

What is the approximate circumference of earth?

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    70,000 Km
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    50,000 Km
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    40,000 Km
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    90,000 Km
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Answer : 3. "40,000 Km"
Explanation :

Using those measurements, the equatorial circumference of Earth is about 24,901 miles (40,075 km). However, from pole to pole — the meridional circumference — Earth is only 24,860 miles (40,008 km) around. Our planet's shape, caused by the flattening at the poles, is called an oblate spheroid.

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