GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Identify the correct statement.
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649aa3043662c8741dfd960b- 1Newton is a unit of force.true
- 2Newton is a unit of power.false
- 3Joule is a unit of force.false
- 4Joule is a unit of power.false
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Answer : 1. "Newton is a unit of force."
Explanation :
1. Newton is the SI unit of force. It is a unit force that causes an acceleration of one meter per second on one kilogram of mass.
- Force can be defined as:
Force =Mass x Acceleration
2. Joule is the SI unit of energy and work. It is the unit work done by one Newton force over a distance of one meter.
- Energy can be defined as:
Energy = Work x Time
Q: Which of the following statements about the river Brahmaputra is INCORRECT?
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6491990d1a612ce001da0a13- 1It rises in Tibet.false
- 2It flows eastwards parallel to the Himalayas.false
- 3Most of its course lies outside India.false
- 4It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang.true
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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.
Q: In which of the following civilizations can the remains of developed and strategic fortification be found?
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635bcebaccc75b678211069a- 1Bairathfalse
- 2Kalibangantrue
- 3Iswalfalse
- 4Ganeshwarfalse
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Answer : 2. "Kalibangan"
Q: Who recently launched the 'Nation First Transit Card' for digital fare payment?
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650840a097eeaa0642ef3d67- 1SBI banktrue
- 2Yes bankfalse
- 3ICICI bankfalse
- 4Canara bankfalse
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Answer : 1. "SBI bank"
Explanation :
1. The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched 'Nation First Transit Card'.
2. The current chairman of SBI is Dinesh Kumar Khara.
3. This card allows customers to make digital ticketing payments for things like metro, bus and parking.
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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649198a0c7d7c7e0670cde30- 1Gairfalse
- 2Charifalse
- 3Kalbeliatrue
- 4Bhavaifalse
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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: Willy Wonka is a fictional character from the children's storybook '______'.
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64919a11cae316dfef682f5f- 1Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandfalse
- 2Charlie and the Chocolate Factorytrue
- 3Matildafalse
- 4Charlotte's Webfalse
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Answer : 2. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
Explanation :
1. Willy Wonka is a fictional character from the children's storybook 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.
2. This book was written by Roald Dahl and first published in 1964 in the United States of America.
3. The character of Willy Wonka has also been featured in many movies and TV shows. The most famous portrayal was by Gene Wilder in the 1971 film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'.
4. The character of Willy Wonka has been very popular among children. He is often seen as a mischievous and funny person, but he is also good at heart. They love children and want to keep them happy always.
Q: Article ______ of the Constitution of India deals with the 'Proclamation of Emergency'.
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64919caecae316dfef68737e- 1235false
- 2352true
- 3325false
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Answer : 2. "352"
Explanation :
1. The emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution are divided into three parts, which include national emergency (Article-352), failure of constitutional machinery in states/President's rule (Article-356) and financial emergency (Article-360).
2. Articles 352 to 360 in Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution deal with the provisions relating to Emergency.
3. National Emergency can be declared only after a resolution is passed by both the Houses of Parliament.
4. The resolution should contain an express proposal to enable the President to declare a national emergency.
Q: How much percentage of reservation has been made for women under the Women's Reservation Bill 'Nari/Shakti Vandan Act' recently presented in the new Parliament House?
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650af33663078e50a28d4a7c- 123%false
- 233%true
- 343%false
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Answer : 2. "33%"
Explanation :
1. The Central Government on Tuesday introduced the historic 'Narishakti Vandan Bill' in the Lok Sabha, related to providing one-third reservation to women in the Lower House of Parliament, State Assemblies and Delhi Assembly.
2. Law and Justice Minister Arjunram Meghwal introduced the 'Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023' amid the noise of the opposition.