GK Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Which fruit is also known as “Poor man orange”?
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- 2Pumpkinfalse
- 3New Zealand grapefruittrue
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Answer : 3. "New Zealand grapefruit"
Explanation :
The New Zealand grapefruit, also known as the Poorman, Poorman orange, poorman's orange, poor man's orange, and goldfruit, is a type of citrus fruit grown in New Zealand.
Q: Which of these is not an Indian Musical Instrument?
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62e8ea79ceafbe581b7016f0- 1Sitarfalse
- 2Bansurifalse
- 3Madaltrue
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Answer : 3. "Madal"
Explanation :
The Madal is not an Indian musical instrument. The Madal is a traditional percussion instrument that is commonly used in Nepal. It is a double-headed drum played with both hands and is an integral part of Nepali folk and classical music. While there may be some cultural overlap and influences between India and Nepal, the Madal is not considered an Indian musical instrument.
Q: Which goddess's temple is situated in Sambhar lake?
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61bc3ba602c4f77fe306d7f5- 1Jwala's Mata'sfalse
- 2Jeen Mata'sfalse
- 3Shakambhari Devi’strue
- 4Kushala Mata'sfalse
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Answer : 3. "Shakambhari Devi’s"
Explanation :
The temple of Mata Shakambhari Devi located in Rajasthan is called Sambhar Peeth, which is in Sambhar Lake near Sambhar town in Jaipur district of Rajasthan.
Q: Under whose direction the excavation of Ganeshwar Civilization took place?
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632c46f6751e5310a5c993a0- 1H. D. Sakaliyafalse
- 2A. N. Ghoshfalse
- 3V. N. Mishrafalse
- 4R. C. Agarwaltrue
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Answer : 4. "R. C. Agarwal"
Explanation :
Ganeshwar Civilization - Neem Ka Thana (Sikar) Excavation on the banks of Kantli River RC Aggarwal 1977 Vijaykumar 1978-79 Mother of Copper Age Civilization Evidence of abundant copper material, fish hooks (harpoons), copper pin, stone magan/dam.
Q: Baneshwar Fair is held -
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62a89799184ea83a6372d9e3- 1Magh Purnimatrue
- 2Sawan Purnimafalse
- 3Kartik Purnimafalse
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Answer : 1. "Magh Purnima"
Explanation :
1. The famous Beneshwar fair of Rajasthan is held in the month of Magh. Beneshwar Fair is a popular tribal fair held in Dungarpur district of Rajasthan state, India.
2. The fair is held in the month of February at Beneshwar, a small delta formed by the Soma River and 68.4 kilometers from Dungarpur.
3. Beneshwar Fair holds immense religious significance for the Bhils, a tribal community located in Rajasthan and neighboring states.
4. This tribe gathers here in large numbers, making the festival no less than the Kumbh Mela of the tribes.
5. The term Beneshwar is generally addressed to Lord Shiva and the Shiva Linga present in the Mahadev temple which is situated near the confluence of the Som, Mahi and Jakham rivers.
Q: In Indus Valley Civilization, Kalibangan is famous for which of the following?
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632c58251656651c9ea39783- 1Rockcut architecturefalse
- 2Sea portfalse
- 3Cotton cultivationfalse
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Answer : 4. "Pottery "
Explanation :
1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.
2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.
3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.
4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.
5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.
6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.
Q: ‘Kalibangan’ a pre-historic site is located in which district of Rajasthan?
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5fe2e66092210049c5b75a25- 1Hanumangarhtrue
- 2Jaisalmerfalse
- 3Sri Ganganagarfalse
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Answer : 1. "Hanumangarh "
Explanation :
1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.
2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.
3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.
4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.
5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.
6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.
Q: Who was related to Kalibangan?
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5ebba37f8dce175b2cba52d3- 1Y. D. Sharmafalse
- 2R. D. Banerjifalse
- 3Daya Ram Sahnifalse
- 4Amalananda Ghoshtrue
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Answer : 4. "Amalananda Ghosh "
Explanation :
1. The oldest evidence of plowing the fields has been found from Kalibanga.
2. It is situated on the banks of Ghaggar (Saraswati) river in Hanumangarh district of northern Rajasthan.
3. Kalibanga was excavated in 1960 by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar had started it.
4. Evidence of farming is found from Kalibanga, which is the oldest in the world.
5. Evidence of fire altars are found in a row on a raised platform made of raw bricks.
6. It was first discovered by Amla Nand Ghosh in 1952. B. K Thapar and B. B Lal did excavation work here in 1961-69.

