GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

With which of the following states is the folk dance named 'Terah Taali' traditionally associated?

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    Rajasthan
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    Maharashtra
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    Assam
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    Telangana
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Answer : 1. "Rajasthan"
Explanation :

The folk dance named 'Terah Tali' is traditionally associated with Rajasthan.

1. Performed by women of the Kamad caste

2. It is done by tying 13 Manjeeras on different body parts.

3. Manjiras are played with rhythm

4. Padarla village of Pali district is the main centre of

5. This folk dance is performed in Baba Ramdev temple.

Q:

Who among the following was the President of the Indian National Congress during the 1915 session?

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    Satyendra Prasanna Sinha
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    Ambica Charan Mazumdar
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    Bhupendra Nath Bose
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    Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Answer : 1. "Satyendra Prasanna Sinha"
Explanation :

1. Sir S.P. was the President of the Indian National Congress during the session of 1915. Sinha was. This was the 32nd session of the Congress, held in Mumbai from 1 to 4 December 1915. At this session, Congress reiterated its demand for self-rule for India and pressed for greater rights from the British government.

2. Some of the important resolutions passed in the 1915 session included:

- Demand for self-rule for India

- Pressure for more rights from the British government

- Demand for greater representation of Indians in the British Army

- Demand for improvement in education and employment opportunities for Indians

Q:

Which of the following factors is responsible for the disease called 'Mad Hatter's Disease'?

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    Inhalation of iron dust
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    Inhaling silica dust
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    Mercury poisoning
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    Vitamin-D deficiency
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Answer : 3. "Mercury poisoning"
Explanation :

1. Mercury poisoning is responsible for which of the following diseases called 'Mad Hatter's Disease'?

2. Mad Hatter's Disease is a form of mercury poisoning that affects the brain and nervous system.

3. There is a risk of mental and behavioural changes, such as confusion, hallucination, and irritability etc. in this disease.

Q:

Which of the following body parts is directly affected in the disease called rickets?

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    Eyes
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    Tongue
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    Spleen
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    Bones
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Answer : 4. "Bones"
Explanation :

1. Rickets is a bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.

2. Due to rickets, the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the bones decreases.

3. The solution to protect exclusively breastfed babies from this disease is Vitamin D supplements.

Q:

The induced current is the highest when the direction of motion of the coil is:

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    not at right angles to the magnetic field
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    at right angles to the electricity
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    at right angles to the electric source
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    at right angles to the magnetic field
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Answer : 4. "at right angles to the magnetic field"
Explanation :

1. Induced current is highest when the direction of motion of the coil is perpendicular to the magnetic field.

Q:

Which of the following is correct about uniform acceleration?

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    An object moving on friction-less surface can gain uniform acceleration.
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    An object under free fall is an example of uniform acceleration.
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    An object moving with constant speed is an example of uniform acceleration.
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    Motion of a spring is an example of uniform acceleration.
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Answer : 2. "An object under free fall is an example of uniform acceleration."
Explanation :

1. The change in velocity of an object at equal time intervals is called uniform acceleration.

2. A freely falling object is an example of uniform acceleration.

Q:

Who explained the structure and reproductive system of algae in 1935?

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    MOP Iyengar 
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    FE Fritsch
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    William Henry
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    Carolus Linnaeus
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Answer : 2. "FE Fritsch"
Explanation :

1. Explain the structure and reproductive system of algae in 1935. It was from F.  E. Fritch.

2. The study of algae is known as phycology. It is also known as Algology.

3. Algae are largely aquatic (both fresh and sea water) organisms, which are chlorophyll bearing, simple, thalloid and autotrophic in nature.

Q:

Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India states that the Parliament has exclusive powers to make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the Union List?

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    Article 287
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    Article 246
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    Article 362
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    Article 352
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Answer : 2. "Article 246"
Explanation :

1. Parliament has special powers under Article 246 to make laws with respect to any matter included in the Union List.

2. The Union List contains 100 subjects of national interest and is the largest of the three lists.

3. The Center has the right to make laws on the subjects related to this list.

4. Some important subjects included in this list are Defence, Railways, Post and Telegraph, Income Tax, Custom Duty, etc.

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