GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

What is the characteristic of green color of pea pods in Mandal's experiment?

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    effective
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    ineffective
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    incomplete dominant
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    co-effective
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Answer : 1. "effective"

Q:

Alluri Sitaram Raju was a tribal freedom fighter from which state of India?

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    Bihar
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    Maharashtra
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    Andhra Pradesh
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    Gujarat
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Answer : 3. "Andhra Pradesh"

Q:

What does ‘Chaitya’ in Buddhist architecture refer to? 

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    Buddha relic
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    Prayer hall
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    Residence
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    Monastery
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Answer : 2. "Prayer hall "

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Which article of the Constitution of India mentions that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women? 

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    Article-39(a)
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    Article-39(c)
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    Article-39(d)
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    Article-39(f)
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Answer : 3. "Article-39(d) "
Explanation :

1. 'Equal pay for equal work for both men and women' is mentioned in Article 39 (d) of the Constitution of India.

2. In this article the State has been directed to ensure equal pay to both men and women for equal work.

3. Article 39(d) is a directive principle of state policy, which means it cannot be implemented through legislation. However, the Court may declare laws that violate this Article unconstitutional.

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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Answer : 4. "75"
Explanation :

1. According to Section 2 of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972, 'antiquities' include 'any manuscript, inscription or another document which is scientific, historical, literary or aesthetic and which is in existence for not less than 75 years '

2. Thus, any artefact that has been in existence for at least 75 years is considered an antiquity in India.

3. Antiquities are considered an important part of the cultural heritage of India and there are legal provisions for their protection.

Q:

In which year was the partition of Bengal carried out by the British Viceroy Lord Curzon?

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    1905
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    1901
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    1907
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    1911
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Answer : 1. "1905"
Explanation :

Bengal Partition

1. In 1905, Lord Curzon divided the Bengal province of India into two parts.

2. West Bengal was Hindu majority, while East Bengal was Muslim majority.

3. The purpose of this partition was to create a Muslim-majority province in India, but instead, it led to communal tension and strengthening of the Indian national movement.

4. Opposition to the Partition of Bengal was widespread across India, and it was eventually annulled in 1911.

Q:

What does Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deal with?

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    Right to Life
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    Right to Property
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    Right to Constitutional Remedies
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    Financial Emergency
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Answer : 3. "Right to Constitutional Remedies"
Explanation :

1. Article 32 of the Indian Constitution deals with the “Right to Constitutional Remedies”. This article gives the right to every citizen of India to file a petition before the Supreme Court for the enforcement of the fundamental rights granted by the Constitution.

2. Under this article, the Supreme Court can issue five types of writs to provide relief to any person against violation of his fundamental rights.

- Habeas Corpus
 - query of rights
 - mandamus
 - prompting
 - detention

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