GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which is a specialised excretory cell found in Platyhelminthes that acts like a kidney, removing waste material through filtration?

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    Fat cell
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    Flame cell
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    Stem cell
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    Sponge cell
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Answer : 2. "Flame cell"
Explanation :

1. Which is a special excretory cell found in Platyhelminthes which acts like a kidney, and the flame cell does the work of removing waste material through filtration?

Q:

Which of the following rivers form the Kunchikal waterfall in Karnataka?

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    Mandavi
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    Varahi
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    Urmodi
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    Kabini
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Answer : 2. "Varahi"
Explanation :

1. Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka forms the Varahi River.

2. It is located in Shimoga district of Karnataka state.

3. Forms other waterfalls of Karnataka state.

- Sharavati River: Jog Falls

- Kaveri River: Shivasamudram Falls

- Godavari River: Maneshree Falls

- Krishna River: Hukka Falls

- Kali River: Raphael Falls

Q:

In which of the following states of India is the buffalo breed named 'Banni' mainly reared?

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    Kerala
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    West Bengal
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    Gujarat
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    Odisha
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Answer : 3. "Gujarat"
Explanation :

1. Of the following in India, the 'Bunni' breed of buffalo is mainly found in Gujarat.

2. Banni buffalo, also known as "Kutchhi" or "Kundi", is a breed of buffalo found primarily in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India.

3. This breed is known for its high milk production capacity, disease resistance and adaptability to dry environments.

Q:

The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions' is an autobiography of:

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    Pratibha Patil
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    Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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    APJ Abdul Kalam
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    Lal Krishna Advani
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Answer : 3. "APJ Abdul Kalam"
Explanation :

1. The book titled 'My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Action' is written by former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. It is the autobiography of Abdul Kalam.

2. This book describes his journey from childhood to becoming the President of India.

3. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Saheb served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

4. Thus he came to be known as the Missile Man of India for his work on the development of ballistic missiles and launch vehicle technology.

Q:

Who among the following revolutionaries was popularly known as 'Master Da'?

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    Ashfaqulla Khan
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    Batukeshwar Dutt
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    Ram Prasad Bismil
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    Surya Sen
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Answer : 4. "Surya Sen"
Explanation :

1. Among the following revolutionaries, Surya Sen was known as 'Master Da'.

2. He was an Indian revolutionary who led the Chittagong Armory Raid of 1930.

3. He was a school teacher by profession and was popularly known as Master Da.

4. In 1918, he was elected as the President of the Chittagong branch of the Indian National Congress.

Q:

In which of the following regions of India is the natural habitat of White-bellied Heron largely distributed?

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    North-east
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    Northern plains
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    Deccan plateau
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    Western coast
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Answer : 1. "North-east"
Explanation :

1. White-bellied Heron naturally inhabits the north-eastern region of India.

2. The bellied Heron is a bird which is mostly found in the low-altitude marshy areas of the Himalayas.

3. It is also called imperial heron in India.

4. In the year 2007, it was listed as 'Critically Endangered' in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Q:

Which State/Union Territory is traditionally associated with a yogurt-based gravy dish called 'Yakhni'?

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    Jammu and Kashmir
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    Uttar Pradesh
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    Madhya Pradesh
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    Jharkhand
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Answer : 1. "Jammu and Kashmir"
Explanation :

1. 'Yakhni', a curd-based gravy dish, is traditionally made in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

2. In India, Yakhni is one of the most popular meat dishes. As -

- Mutton Yakhni: It is a traditional Indian dish made from lamb meat.

- Chicken Yakhni: It is a popular Indian dish made from chicken meat.

- Fish Yakhni: It is a popular Indian dish made from fish meat.

- Vegetable Yakhni: It is a delicious vegetarian dish made from vegetables.

Q:

Hydrogen resembles the properties of which two groups of the periodic table?

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    Group 2 and Group 17
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    Group 1 and Group 3
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    Group 1 and Group 17
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    Group 2 and Group 4
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Answer : 3. "Group 1 and Group 17"
Explanation :

1. Hydrogen matches the properties of the first group and seventh group of the periodic table.

2. Following is some additional information about the properties of hydrogen.

- Hydrogen is a highly flammable gas.

-Hydrogen is a major component of water.

- Hydrogen can be used as fuel.

Hydrogen is used in the chemical industry to make many types of products.

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