GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

'Tiware tax' was levied on -

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    on industrial productions
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    on trade with other states
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    On festivals such Holi and Diwali
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    on agriculturae productions
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Answer : 3. "On festivals such Holi and Diwali "

Q:

Who discharge the duties of Governor in his absence ? 

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    Speaker of Vidhan Sabha
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    Chief Justice of High Court
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    Chief Minister of a State
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    None of the above
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Answer : 2. "Chief Justice of High Court "
Explanation :

1. The Chief Justice of the High Court discharges the duties of the Governor in his absence.

2. The President appoints the Chief Justice of the High Court in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State.

3. Every High Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and such other Judges as the President may decide.

4. According to Article 214 of the Indian Constitution, there shall be a High Court for every State.

Q:

The super computer ‘PARAM’ was developed by

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    TATA
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    IIT-Kharagpur
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    IIT-Kanpur
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    C-DAC
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Answer : 4. "C-DAC"
Explanation :

The supercomputer 'PARAM' was developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), so the correct answer is:

(D) C-DAC

Q:

Musi and Bhima are tributaries of ____ river.

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    Cauvery
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    Brahmaputra
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    Mahanadi
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    Krishna
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Answer : 4. "Krishna"

Q:

The folk instrument used by Bhopa in 'Phad of Paabuji' is 

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    Ravan Hattha
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    Kundi
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    Manjeera
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    Pungi
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Answer : 1. "Ravan Hattha "
Explanation :

1. The folk instrument used by Bhopa in 'Pabuji Ki Phad' is Ravanahatha. It is a type of musical instrument made of a coconut bowl. There is a hole at the bottom of this bowl and there is a wooden stick in this hole. Bhopa sings 'Pabuji ki Phad' by playing this stick.

2. 'Pabuji Ki Phad' narrates the life and bravery of Pabuji, the folk deity of Rajasthan. It is a type of folk painting which is made of cloth. 'Pabuji Ki Phad' is sung by Bhopa. Bhopa plays Ravanahatha while singing 'Pabuji Ki Phad'.

Q:

Beighton Cup is associated with which of the following?

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    Cricket
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    Hockey
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    Football
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    Volleyball
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Answer : 2. "Hockey"
Explanation :

Beighton Cup is associated with (B) Hockey.

The Beighton Cup is one of the oldest field hockey tournaments in India. It is named after Sir Thomas Beighton, a former president of the Indian Hockey Federation. The tournament has a rich history and has been a significant event in the Indian field hockey calendar, attracting teams from various regions to compete for the prestigious cup. As such, Beighton Cup is closely associated with the sport of field hockey.

Q:

From which tree is charcoal made?

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    Peepal
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    Dhokra
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    Palash
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    Acacia
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Answer : 2. "Dhokra"

Q:

Photon is the fundamental unit/quantum of : 

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    Gravitation
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    Electricity
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    Magnetism
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    Light
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Answer : 4. "Light "

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