Top 50 General Knowledge Questions for Competitive Exa

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50 General Knowledge Questions

As all of us know we are in the world of competition. It is a prior thing to develop our general knowledge through which one can stand in a good position in the competitive examinations. It is a must to know some important GK questions. There are some Top 50 General Knowledge questions which are frequently asked in many types of competitive exams. 

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General Knowledge Questions 

Q :  

On this matter was the fight between Mohammad Gauri and Prithviraj Chauhan?

(A) Battle of Tarain

(B) Battle of Khanwa

(C) Battle of Plassey

(D) Battle of Buxar


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is the Second Battle of Terrain. Muhammad Ghori defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the second battle of Terrain (1192 AD).


Q :  

Muhammad Ghori belonged to which dynasty?

(A) Shansabani

(B) Slaves

(C) Yamini

(D) Khalji


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Ghori dynasty or Ghori Silsila, who called themselves the Shansabani dynasty, was a medieval dynasty that ruled Iran, Afghanistan, northwestern India (up to Delhi), Khorasan, and parts of the Xinjiang region of modern western China during the period 1148–1215 AD. Ruled. This dynasty arose after the fall of the Ghaznavi dynasty. This dynasty was centered in the Ghor province of Afghanistan and historians believe that its royal family was of Tajik origin.


Q :  

With whom is the Golden Temple related?

(A) Buddhism

(B) Sikhism

(C) Hinduism

(D) none of these


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Golden Temple is located in Punjab.

2. The Golden Temple was established by the fourth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Ram Das in 1577 AD.

3. It was built on a plot of land where three different rivers met, which is why the names of the holy rivers are part of the name Amritsar.

4. Buildings have been added to over the years and now cover an area of 28 acres.

5. Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is built in the form of a pool (sarovar), with the Guru Granth Sahib seated on a raised platform or throne.

6. Sarovar represents the body of the Supreme Creator Lord, who is situated at the origin of all existence.

7. It is said that Guru Gobind Ji created "Khalsa Panth".

8. Guru Nanak had predicted that the day would come when his people would be tested by their faith in God.


Q :  

During which of the following years did Qutbuddin Aybak rule?

(A) 1206 – 1210

(B) 1320 – 1324

(C) 1290 – 1296

(D) 1266 – 1287


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

He ruled only for four years (1206 – 1210).


Q :  

Which Indian freedom fighter is also known as Bismarck of India?

(A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(B) Mahatma Gandhi

(C) Lal Bahadur Shastri

(D) Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

India's Bismarck: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.


Q :  

Where did Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru establish the Swaraj Party in 1923?

(A) Allahabad

(B) Patna

(C) Lucknow

(D) None of these


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

In January 1923, Chittaranjan Das, Narsingh Chintaman Kelkar and Motilal Nehru Bithalbhai Patel established a party named 'Congress-Khilafat Swarajya Party' in Allahabad, of which Chittaranjan Das was made its president and Motilal was made its secretary.


Q :  

Dayanand Saraswati was the founder of which of the following missions? 

(A) Arya Samaj

(B) Prarthana Samaj

(C) Brahmo Samaj

(D) Chinmaya Mission


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Arya Samaj is a monotheistic Hindu reform movement in India that promotes principles and practices based on belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas.

2. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati founded the society on April 10, 1875.

3. Arya Samaj follows the belief that there is only one God and his idol worship is not appropriate.

4. Arya Samaj was the first Hindu organization to promote proselytism.


Q :  

Who among the following founded the Arya Samaj?

(A) Swami Vivekananda

(B) Ramakrishna Paramhansa

(C) Dayanand Saraswati

(D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Arya Samaj is a monotheistic Hindu reform movement in India that promotes principles and practices based on belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas.

2. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati founded the society on April 10, 1875.

3. Arya Samaj follows the belief that there is only one God and his idol worship is not appropriate.

4. Arya Samaj was the first Hindu organization to promote proselytism.


Q :  

In which year was the National Archives of India established?

(A) 1840

(B) 1830

(C) 1891

(D) 1835


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. The National Archives of India was established on 11 March 1891 in Kolkata.

2. It is the custodian of records of permanent value to the Government of India.

3. The National Archives of India is an attached office under the Ministry of Culture.

4. Following the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, this present building of the National Archives of India was constructed in 1926.


Q :  

In which of the following years was the National Archives of India established?

(A) 1991

(B) 1891

(C) 1876

(D) 1956


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The National Archives of India is an attached office under the Ministry of Culture. It was established on 11 March 1891 as the Imperial Records Department in Kolkata (Calcutta). Following the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, the present building of the National Archives of India was constructed in 1926.


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