General Knowledge Practice Question and Answer

Q:

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has formed a committee to promote online learning in the wake of nation-wide lockdown due to coronavirus. Who is the chairman of UGC?

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    AP Patel
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    DP Singh
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    AP Chaudhary
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    KP Sisodia
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Answer : 2. "DP Singh"

Q:

Which of the following is constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution of India?

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    Advocate General
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    Central Vigilance Commission
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    Finance Commission
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    National Commission for Women
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Answer : 3. "Finance Commission"
Explanation :

1. Under Article 280 of the Constitution of India, the President is required to constitute a Finance Commission at the end of every five years or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary.

2. The Finance Commission is a 'constitutional body' constituted by the President of India.

3. Who gives his advice to the President on the states' share in the taxes of the Centre?

4. K.C. Niyogi was the first Chairman of the Finance Commission.

Q:

‘Harshacharita’ (The Deeds of Harsha), which is the biography of Indian Emperor Harsha, was written by _______.

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    Banabhatta
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    Swami Sivananda
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    Valmiki
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    Rabindranath Tagore
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Answer : 1. "Banabhatta"
Explanation :

1. Harshacharitam is the biography of Harshavardhana written by Vanbhatta.

2. This is Sanskrit poetry. Vanbhatta was the court poet of Harsha.

3. Describes the life and reign of Harshavardhana.

Q:

Who among the following was Akbar’s revenue minister?

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    Tansen
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    Todar Mal
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    Raja Man Singh
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    Birbal
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Answer : 2. "Todar Mal"

Q:

What is meant by 'Pir' in Sufi tradition?

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    Supreme God
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    Guru of Sufis
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    Best of all Sufi saints
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    One who fought for the beliefs of the Sufis
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Answer : 2. "Guru of Sufis"

Q:

Seema Mustafa has been elected its new president?

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    human resource department
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    education Department
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    Indian Oil
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    Editors Guild of India
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Answer : 4. "Editors Guild of India"

Q:

Which state government has launched Sanjeevani Pariyojana?

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    Gujarat
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    Rajasthan
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    Haryana
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    Madhya Pradesh
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Answer : 3. "Haryana"

Q:

Who has recently become the new CEO of Petronet LNG Limited?

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    Rakesh Kumar Singh
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    Akshay Kumar Singh
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    Manish Singh Rajput
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    Akash Preet Devgowda
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Answer : 2. "Akshay Kumar Singh"

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