Common General Knowledge Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Which state of India flows most of the Narmada River?
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5f61c838d7fb716774bc0b58- 1Maharashtrafalse
- 2Rajasthanfalse
- 3Gujaratfalse
- 4Madhya Pradeshtrue
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Answer : 4. "Madhya Pradesh"
Explanation :
1. Narmada River is the fifth largest river of India which flows through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
2. The Narmada River (Rewa) serves as a traditional boundary between North and South India.
3. It originates from the Amarkantak peak of Maikal mountain and flows 1,312 km towards the west and joins the Gulf of Khambhat.
4. Major tributaries from the right side are Hiran, Tendori, Barna, Kolar, Maan, Uri, Hatni and Orsang.
5. Major left tributaries are- Berner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Chhota Tawa, Kundi, Goi and Karjan.
6. Narmada River Basin is home to fishes, turtles, crocodiles, beautiful birds and other wildlife.
7. The largest dam built on the Narmada River is "Sardar Sarovar Dam", which is built in Narmada district of Gujarat.
Q: The Aga Khan palace is located in the state of:
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60b9f7d302ea6c40949f1653- 1Uttar Pradeshfalse
- 2Maharashtratrue
- 3Keralafalse
- 4Madhya Pradeshfalse
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Answer : 2. "Maharashtra"
Explanation :
The Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in the city of Pune, India. The palace was an act of charity by the spiritual leader of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims, who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine by offering them work.
Q: Who is the first Lokpal of India?
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60accaefb2972432f653cced- 1Ranjan Gogoifalse
- 2Pinaki Chandra Ghosetrue
- 3Rakesh Makhijafalse
- 4Mrityunjay Mahapatrafalse
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Answer : 2. "Pinaki Chandra Ghose "
Explanation :
Retired Supreme Court judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose is appointed as the first Lokpal of India by a committee consisting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Speaker of the Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan on 23 March 2019 whereas the members are appointed w.e.f 27 March 2019.
Q: Which state recently launched 'One Family One Job' scheme?
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60ac760dd752621d4f9b9016- 1Rajasthanfalse
- 2Arunachal Pradeshfalse
- 3Madhya Pradeshfalse
- 4Sikkimtrue
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Answer : 4. "Sikkim "
Explanation :
The One Family, One Job' Scheme was launched by former Chief Minister of Sikkim Pawan Kumar Chamling in the year 2019
Q: When is Earth day celebrated?
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60ab9a222bd95d12c2379871- 122 Apriltrue
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Answer : 1. "22 April "
Explanation :
April 22, an international holiday to honor the need to protect the environment. environmental organization founded on the premise that all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment.
Q: Union Sports Minister Mr. Kiren Rijiju flagged off the 200 km long 'Fit India Walkathon' in which state?
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60a5f9b5b33a50608a446d20- 1Punjabfalse
- 2West Bengalfalse
- 3Rajasthantrue
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Answer : 3. "Rajasthan "
Explanation :
October 29th, 2020, New Delhi: Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, along with actor Vidyut Jammwal will flag off a 200-km long 'Fit India Walkathon' on October 31 at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Q: Which of the following country's government has given its approval for the first nuclear reactor on the moon?
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60a5f8abe726426eaa999026- 1Japanese Governmentfalse
- 2US Governmenttrue
- 3Australian Governmentfalse
- 4New Zealand Governmentfalse
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Answer : 2. "US Government "
Explanation :
The correct answer is the USA. USA's plan to set up the first nuclear reactor on the moon by the end of 2026.
Q: In India, Cotton Crop is mainly grown in:
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609cceb1e941dd6183d593a4- 1Alluvial Soilfalse
- 2Red Soilfalse
- 3Black Soiltrue
- 4Sandy Soilfalse
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Answer : 3. "Black Soil "
Explanation :
Cotton is a Kharif crop in the major parts of the country viz. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and parts of Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka.