GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) provides data under a new revised series in which the base year is taken as–

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    1960-61
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    1970-71
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    2011-12
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    1990-91
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Answer : 3. "2011-12 "
Explanation :

The CSO provides data under a new revised series in which the base year is taken as 2011–12.

Q:

What is male vasectomy called?

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    tubectomy
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    neurotomy
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    psychedeme
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    vasectomy
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Answer : 4. "vasectomy"

Q:

Ranil Wickremesinghe has resigned as the Prime Minister of which country?

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    Myanmar
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    Sri Lanka
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    Bhutan
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    Bangladesh
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Answer : 2. "Sri Lanka "

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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:

How many members, out of the total number of Central Legislative Assembly, were to be elected as according to the provisions of Government of India Act, 1919? 

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    1/3 member
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    5/7 member
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    3/4 member
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    2/3 member
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Answer : 4. "2/3 member "
Explanation :

1. By the Government of India Act of 1919, a provision has been made to elect 2/3rd members of the Central Legislative Assembly.

Q:

In which language were the ‘Early Buddist Texts’ composed?

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    Prakrit
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    Pali
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    Sanskrit
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    Pictographic
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Answer : 2. "Pali"
Explanation :

Early Buddhist Texts were composed in Pali language. At that time, Pali was the language of general people. Later, Buddist Texts were written in Sanskrit also.

Q:

In which of the following civilizations can the remains of developed and strategic fortification be found?

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    Bairath
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    Kalibangan
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    Iswal
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    Ganeshwar
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Answer : 2. "Kalibangan"

Q:

A ‘Transfer Income’ is an–

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    Income which is not produced by any production process
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    Income taken away from one person and given over to another
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    Unearned income
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    Earned income
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Answer : 1. "Income which is not produced by any production process"
Explanation :

Income which is not produced by any production process  is called transfer income. It is generally money received by  an individual or family from the state or other body, often the  pension or unemployment benefit.


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