GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Why do the astronauts in the international space station experience weightlessness?

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    The acceleration due to gravity at that height is Zero
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    They are falling towards the earth
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    They have specially designed spacesuits for this purpose
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    The gravity of the moon and earth cancel out at that altitude
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Answer : 2. "They are falling towards the earth"

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When did the Harappan civilization flourish?

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    2500 to 1500 BCE
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    500 BCE to 500 CE
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    1000 to 500 BCE
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    2000 to 1000 BCE
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Answer : 1. "2500 to 1500 BCE"
Explanation :

The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley civilization, flourished around 3300 to 1300 BCE. It was one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, and its remains have been discovered in the modern-day countries of India and Pakistan, as well as Afghanistan and Iran. The civilization was named after the ancient city of Harappa, one of its major centers.

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Most of India's rainfall is_______.

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    Convectional
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    Orographic
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    Cyclonic
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    None of these
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Answer : 2. "Orographic"

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Tamil Nadu government has issued an order to set up a bird sanctuary at Nanjarayan Tank. In which district, the bird sanctuary is located?

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    Ariyalur
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    Tiruppur
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    Chengalpattu
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    Dindigul
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Answer : 2. "Tiruppur "

Q:

What does our digestive system consist of?

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    Alimentary canal and associated glands
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    Digestive glands only
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    Digestive glands only
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    Mucous glands
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Answer : 1. "Alimentary canal and associated glands"

Q:

Where was the first international seminar on mustard and oilseeds held in the country?

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    Jodhpur
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    Jaipur
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    Ajmer
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    Udaipur
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Answer : 2. "Jaipur"
Explanation :

1. For the first time in the country, an international seminar on mustard and oilseeds was organized in Jaipur.

2. All India Oilseeds Coordinated Research Project (AICRPO) was established in April 1967 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to improve oilseeds in the country.

3. The National Mustard Research Center was established on October 20, 1993, to conduct basic, strategic and applied research on rye mustard at the Adaptation Testing Center, Sewar, Bharatpur of the State Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan.

Q:

Find the reason why Vultures were usually seen until a few years ago but now a days the Vultures are rarely seen?

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    Destruction of their place of residence by new migrant species
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    Drugs used by Animal farmer for treat sick animals
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    Food shortage of Vultures
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    Spread of epidemic in Vultures
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Answer : 2. "Drugs used by Animal farmer for treat sick animals "

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Which authority does the President have through Article 78?

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    To get information from Prime Minister
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    To get information from Home Minister
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    To conduct the proceedings of Parliament
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    None of these
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Answer : 1. "To get information from Prime Minister"

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