Top 50 Basic GK Questions for Competitive Exams

Top 50 Basic GK Questions for Competitive Exams

These top 50 basic GK questions have been curated to help individuals prepare for competitive exams and enhance their general knowledge. These top 50 basic GK questions cover a wide range of topics, including history, geography, science, current affairs, sports, and more.

These top 50 basic GK questions are designed to test your understanding of various subjects and provide a comprehensive overview of important facts and information. By practising these top 50 basic GK questions, you can improve your knowledge base, enhance your problem-solving skills, and boost your confidence for competitive exams.

Basic GK Questions

These Top 50 Basic GK Questions are suitable for various competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, State PSC, and other government job exams. They serve as a foundation for building a strong knowledge base and enable you to tackle a diverse range of questions that may appear in the exams.

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Top 50 Basic GK Questions for Competitive Exams

Q :  

Who among the following launched the Scheme “SHRESTHA” for residential education for students in High school in Targeted Areas?

(A) Virendra Kumar

(B) Piyush Goel

(C) Vijay Goel

(D) P P Chaudhary


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Virendra Kumar launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA” for residential education for students in High school in Targeted Areas.


Q :  

The Commonwealth Games 2018 were held at which of the following places?

(A) Gold coast

(B) Edinburgh

(C) Victoria

(D) Kuala Lumpur


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The 2018 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXI Commonwealth Games, was an international multi-sport event for the members of the commonwealth that were held at Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia between 4 & 15 April 2018. There were 18 sports categories. Country Medal Position Australia 198 1st England 132 2nd India 66 3rd In the 2018 Commonwealth Games, India won a total of 66 medals. Gold - 26 Silver - 20 Bronze - 20


Q :  

Plan revenue expenditure relates to _______.

I. Five-year plans

II. Salaries and pensions

(A) Only I

(B) Neither I nor II

(C) Both I and II

(D) Only II


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Any expenditure that is incurred on programmes which are detailed under the current (Five Year) Plan of the centre or centre's advances to state for their plans is called plan expenditure. Plan expenditure is further sub-classified into Revenue Expenditure and Capital Expenditure.


Q :  

The Appropriation Bill, 2022 was passed in Lok Sabha on ________.

(A) March 24, 2022

(B) February 20, 2022

(C) April 20, 2022

(D) May 10, 2022


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The government cannot withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India till the implementation of the appropriation bill. As per Article 114 of the Constitution, the government can withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund only after receiving approval from Parliament.


Q :  

Which of the following becomes the first district in India to cover 100% of households under the ABPMJAY- SEHAT scheme?

(A) Samba, Jammu and Kashmir

(B) Pratapgarh, Rajasthan

(C) Kheda, Gujarat

(D) Mansa, Punjab


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is Samba, Jammu and Kashmir. Samba, Jammu and Kashmir becomes the first district in India to cover 100% of households under the ABPMJAY- SEHAT scheme.PM launched the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT scheme for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.


Q :  

Which of the following events was conducted by the Ministry of Ayush, GoI to mark the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2022?

(A) Yoga Mahotsav

(B) Yoga Utsav

(C) Yoga Sutra

(D) Yoga Umang


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Yoga Mahotsav was conducted by the Ministry of Ayush, GoI to mark the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2022.


Q :  

Identify the correct chemical formula of chloroform.

(A) CHCl3

(B) CHCl

(C) CHCl2

(D) CH2Cl2


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Chloroform, or trichloromethane (often abbreviated as TCM), is an organic compound with the formula CHCl 3 and a common solvent. It is a very volatile, colorless, strong-smelling, dense liquid produced on a large scale as a precursor to refrigerants and in turn, PTFE.


Q :  

Harihara and Bukka established an independent state in Karnataka and established the capital city Vijayanagar on the banks of river _____________ in 1336.

(A) Betwa

(B) Tungabhadra

(C) Mahanadi

(D) Tapi


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The correct answer is Tungabhadra. Two brothers named Harihara and Bukka founded the Vijayanagar state in 1336. In 1336, they seceded from the Delhi Sultanate and founded an independent state in Karnataka. They established Vijayanagar as its capital city on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.


Q :  

In April 2022, which scheme was selected for PM’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration?

(A) Smile

(B) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

(C) UDAN

(D) Make in India


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The correct answer is UDAN. In April 2022, the UDAN scheme was selected for PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration.


Q :  

The Sunderban Delta is the home of which of the following animals?

(A) Asiatic Cheetah

(B) Asiatic Lions

(C) Royal Bengal Tiger

(D) Black Panther


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Sundarban Delta is the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. It is the only mangrove ecosystem in Asia which has the Royal Bengal Tiger. It is the largest predator of the region.


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