General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Which of the following fall under Phylum Cnidarian of the animal kingdom?

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    Sea urchins
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    Earthworms
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    Snails
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    Corals
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Answer : 4. "Corals"
Explanation :

1. Coral comes under the Cnidarian phylum of the animal kingdom.

2. Coral, also known as Coral and Mirajan, is a type of tiny sea creatures that live in groups numbering millions.

3. Coral, also known as Coral and Mirajan, is a type of tiny sea creature that lives in groups numbering millions.

Q:

The river Indus was called ______ by the Iranians and the Greeks about 2500 years ago.

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    Vitasta
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    Karnali
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    Vipasa
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    Hindos
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Answer : 4. "Hindos"
Explanation :

1. The Indus River was called Hindu by the Iranians and Greeks about 2500 years ago.

2. The word Hind is derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu. The word Sindhu means "ocean" or "big river".

3. The Indus River flows through parts of Pakistan and India. It is one of the longest rivers in the world

Q:

The procedure for the nomination of members to the Rajya Sabha in the Constitution of India is borrowed from which of the following countries’ constitutions?

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    Russia
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    Germany
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    Ireland
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    The US
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Answer : 3. "Ireland"
Explanation :

1. The process of nomination of Rajya Sabha members has been adopted in the Indian Constitution.

2. According to Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.

3. These members should also be from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of literature, science, art and social service.

Q:

The European Champions Cup or Heineken Cup is associated with which sport?

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    Rugby
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    Cricket
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    Football
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    Hockey
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Answer : 1. "Rugby"
Explanation :

1. The European Champions Cup or Heineken Cup is related to rugby sport. This competition is organized between European rugby union clubs. It is one of the most prestigious rugby competitions in the world.

2. The European Champions Cup was established in 1955. The initial name of this competition was the European Club Champions Cup. In 1995, the competition was renamed the European Champions Cup. In 2005, the name of the competition's sponsor was changed to Heineken Cup.

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Which of the following states has the highest coal reserve?

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    Chhattisgarh
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    Odisha
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    Jharkhand
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    West Bengal
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Answer : 3. "Jharkhand"
Explanation :

1. The state with the largest coal reserves in India is Jharkhand.

2. Coal reserves in India are mainly located in the older Gondwana formations of peninsular India and the younger Tertiary formations of the north-eastern region.

3. About 80 per cent of the coal reserves in India are bituminous type and belong to the non-coal category.

Q:

Who among the following developed the Cholera vaccine in 1885?

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    Edward Jenner
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    Jaime Ferrán
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    Jonas Salk
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    Leon Calmette
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Answer : 2. "Jaime Ferrán"
Explanation :

1. The credit for developing the cholera vaccine in 1885 goes to Spanish-French bacteriologist and hygienist Jaime Ferrán.

2. He tested a live attenuated bacterial vaccine during a cholera epidemic in Valencia.

3. Jaime Ferrán's vaccine successfully protected people from cholera and began to be used in vaccination programs around the world.

Q:

By which Act the District Collector was made the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority? 

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    Disaster Management Act, 2004
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    Disaster Management Act, 2005
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    Disaster Management Act, 2007
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    Disaster Management Act, 2008
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Answer : 2. "Disaster Management Act, 2005 "
Explanation :

1. By the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the District Collector has been made the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority.

2. Disaster has been defined in the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

3. According to this Act, disaster means "devastation, accident and serious incident" caused by natural or man-made causes in any area.

4. Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the government has declared the Covid-19 pandemic a disaster.

Q:

 If any question arises as to the age of a judge of the High Court in India, who decides it? 

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    By the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court.
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    By the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
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    By the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the President.
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    By the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the Governor.
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Answer : 2. "By the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India. "
Explanation :

1. If any question arises regarding the age of a Judge of a High Court in India, it is decided by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

2. Article 214 of the Indian Constitution states that every State shall have a High Court, and Article 231 states that there can be only one High Court for two or more States.

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