GK Practice Question and Answer

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:

शब्द में अंतर्निहित अर्थ को व्यक्त करने वाले व्यापार को क्या कहते हैं?

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    काव्य गुण
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    काव्य रीति
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    शब्द शक्ति
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    अलंकार
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Answer : 3. "शब्द शक्ति "

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:

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:

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 "

Q:

Which of the following is a fertilizer mineral of Rajasthan?

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    Gypsum
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    Rock-phosphate
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    Pyrite
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    All of the above
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Answer : 4. "All of the above"

Q:

Which folk songs and dances were inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010?

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    Gair
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    Chari
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    Kalbelia
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    Bhavai
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Answer : 3. "Kalbelia"
Explanation :

1. In the committee meeting of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) held in November 2010 in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Kalbelia dance has also been included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage.

2. Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan were recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

3. Songs and dances are an expression of the traditional lifestyle of the Kalbelia community.

4. The Kalbelia dance is performed only by the women, while the men play instruments and provide the music.

5. The people of Kalbelia tribe once used to catch snakes professionally.

Q:

Which of the following statements about the river Brahmaputra is INCORRECT?

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    It rises in Tibet.
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    It flows eastwards parallel to the Himalayas.
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    Most of its course lies outside India.
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    It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang.
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Answer : 4. "It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang."
Explanation :

1. The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near Lake Mansarovar under the name of Siang or Dihang.

2. This river flows through Tibet, India and Bangladesh.

3. Its main tributaries are Dibang, Lohit, Siang, Budhi Dihing, Teesta and Dhansari.

4. It enters India west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh.

5. This river is important for irrigation, hydropower generation, water transportation and fisheries.

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