Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary explicit goals of five-year plans?
Equity
Self-reliance
Education
Growth
Correct answer
Equity
What is the average elevation of the Eastern Ghats of India?
400 metres
200 metres
900 metres
600 metres
Correct answer
400 metres
________, a tribal dancer from the Baiga community, received the Padma Shri Award in 2022.
Arjun Singh Dhurve
Shyamamani Devi
S Ballesh Bhajantri
Lourembam Bino Devi
Correct answer
Arjun Singh Dhurve
Shyamamani Devi was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 for her contributions to _________ music.
Odishi
Gujarati
Tamil
Malayali
Correct answer
Odishi
Which actor’s autobiography is titled ‘Bad Man’?
Amrish Puri
Ashish Vidyarthi
Raza Murad
Gulshan Grover
Correct answer
Amrish Puri
The Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2022 was hosted by:
Australia
United Kingdom
Canada
India
Correct answer
Australia
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty of an Indian citizen?
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
To vote in public elections
To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
Correct answer
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
Which of the following factors does NOT control the climate of a place?
Latitude
Distance between two cities
Ocean currents
Relief features
Correct answer
Latitude
In which of the following games is the term ‘Dribbling’ used?
Basketball
Volleyball
Baseball
Cricket
Correct answer
Basketball
Which protein is found in grains?
Gluten
Gum protein
Delta protein
Arginine
Correct answer
Gluten
Which of the following was true with regard to the Green Revolution?
Its method of cultivation required less quantity of water
It involved use of organic fertilisers and pesticides
It involved use of high-yielding variety of seeds
It was targeted mainly at the pulses-growing areas
Correct answer
Its method of cultivation required less quantity of water
What is the national female workforce participation rate as per the Census of India 2011?
53.26%
30.02%
53.03%
25.51%
Correct answer
53.26%
Who among the following Indian musicians is known for his contribution to the field of Hindustani music for the classification of Ragas into ten Thatas?
Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar
Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
Allauddin Khan
Abdul Karim Khan
Correct answer
Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar
In which of the following states of India is Onam, a harvest festival, primarily celebrated?
Sikkim
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
Kerala
Correct answer
Sikkim
Vijay Kichlu belongs to the _________ .
Patiala Gharana
Bhendi Bazzar Gharana
Agra Gharana
Gwalior Gharana
Correct answer
Patiala Gharana
Which sector promotes modernisation and stable employment in the economy?
Service sector
Energy sector
Agriculture sector
Industrial sector
Correct answer
Service sector
Who is the highest run scorer in an over in a test match cricket?
Virat Kohli
Brian Lara
Kapil Dev
Jaspreet Bumrah
Correct answer
Virat Kohli
Which Greek term was first used by Ernst Haeckel in 1866 to refer to ‘the relation of animals to both the organic as well as the inorganic environment’?
Oekologie
Ecophagie
Ethnologie
Oologie
Correct answer
Oekologie
Whose autobiography is titled ‘A Life Apart’?
Vinita Agarwal
Bindu Bhatt
Mannu Bhandari
Prabha Khaitan
Correct answer
Vinita Agarwal
Who among the following Padma Vibhushan awardees belongs to Kalka-Bindadin gharana of Kathak?
Damyanti Devi
Kelucharan Mohapatra
Birju Maharaj
Sitara Devi
Correct answer
Damyanti Devi
Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.