GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following is a Palaeolithic site of archaeological importance in India?

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    Chirand
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    Burzahom
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    Hunasagi
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    Mehrgarh
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Answer : 3. "Hunasagi"
Explanation :

1. Hunsagi is a Palaeolithic site of archaeological importance in India located in Gulbarga district of Karnataka.

2. A late phase Old Stone Age site excavated at Hunasagi has yielded stone tools and weapons made of red-brown chert.

Q:

Which of the following statements about forests is INCORRECT?

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    In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer of vegetation.
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    Forests protect the soil from erosion.
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    In a forest, shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation.
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    Forests influence climate, water cycle and air quality.
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Answer : 3. "In a forest, shrubs form the lowest layer of vegetation."
Explanation :

All statements about forests are correct

1. In a forest, trees form the uppermost layer of vegetation.

2. Forests protect the soil from erosion.

3. Forests influence climate, water cycle and air quality.

Q:

The size of the pupil of the eye is controlled by the ______.

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    blind spot
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    retina
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    cornea
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    iris
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Answer : 4. "iris"
Explanation :

1. The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye.

2. Iris is the colored part of the eye, which provides pigment to the eyes.

3. It is attached to the ciliary muscle, which contracts and expands to accommodate the required amount of light.

Q:

A light bulb working on an 18 V battery draws a current of 3 A. What will be the resistance of the bulb?

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    6 Ω
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    2 Ω
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    4 Ω
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    3 Ω
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Answer : 1. "6 Ω"
Explanation :

An electric bulb running on 18 V battery draws 3A of electric current. The resistance of the bulb will be 6 Ω.

Q:

Which of the following is considered a capital expense?

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    Pension  
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    Payment of salaries  
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    Subsidies
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    Construction of school buildings
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Answer : 4. "Construction of school buildings"
Explanation :

1. Capital expenditure is money spent by the government on the development of machinery, equipment, buildings, health facilities, education etc.

2. It also includes expenditure by the government on the acquisition of fixed assets like land and investments which give future profits or dividends.

3. Creation of assets as well as repayment of loans is also capital expenditure, as it reduces liability.

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Answer : 4. "A only"
Explanation :

1. Atal Pension Yojana (APY), is a pension scheme for citizens of India focused on unorganized sector workers.

2. Under APY, a minimum pension of Rs 1,000/- or 2,000/- or 3000/- or 4000 or 5000/- per month at the age of 60 years will be guaranteed depending on the contribution by the subscribers.

3. Any citizen of India can join the APY scheme.

4. It has the following eligibility criteria-

- Customer's age should be between 18 to 40 years

- He should have a savings bank account in a post office/savings bank

Q:

Deficiency of which of the following vitamins causes excessive bleeding from wounds?

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    Vitamin D
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    Vitamin E
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    Vitamin A
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    Vitamin K
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Answer : 4. "Vitamin K"
Explanation :

1. Vitamin K deficiency causes excessive bleeding from wounds.

2. If there is deficiency of Vitamin K in your body then you can easily get injury marks on your body or skin.

Q:

Which state recorded the lowest literacy rate in the 2011 census?

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    Bihar
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    Maharashtra
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    Arunachal Pradesh
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    Kerala
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Answer : 1. "Bihar"
Explanation :

1. According to the 2011 census, the total population of Bihar is 104,099,452, of which males and females are 54,278,157 and 49,821,295 respectively.

2. According to the 2011 census, the total literacy rate of Bihar is 61.80 per cent.

3. In this, male literacy is 71.20% while female literacy is 51.50%.

4. According to the 2011 census, Bihar is the least literate state.

5. Hence, according to the 2011 census, Bihar ranks first in terms of the lowest literacy rate.

6. Kerala is the most literate state in the country with a literacy rate of 93.91%.

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