Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
According to Census 2011, which of the following languages is spoken by the least population in India?
Assamese
Dogri
Sanskrit
Konkani
Correct answer
Assamese
Which of the following depicts the Modern Periodic Table?
a
b
c
d
Correct answer
a
The book A suitable Boy was authored by _______________ in 1993.
Vikram Seth
Arundhati Roy
Kiran Desai
David Davidar
Correct answer
Vikram Seth
World Athletics Under-20 Championship–2021 was held from 18 to 22 August 2021 at _________.
South Africa
Brazil
Argentina
Kenya
Correct answer
South Africa
Diwan-i Kohi was the department of________ introduced by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.
military
market
charity
agriculture
Correct answer
military
Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that ‘The State shall endeavour to organise agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines’?
Article 43
Article 48
Article 42
Article 46
Correct answer
Article 43
In which year did women take part in Modern Olympics for the first time?
1900
1916
1896
1904
Correct answer
1900
Identify a substance that is NOT an allotrope of carbon.
Graphite
Buckminsterfullerene
Diamond
Phosphorus
Correct answer
Graphite
Among the following, which is not a qualification for membership in the Vidhan Sabha
Not hold any office of profit
Citizen of India
Knowledge of Politics
Have attained the age of 25 Years
Correct answer
Not hold any office of profit
Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions about the right of the Advocate General of a state to speak in the State Legislature?
Article 181
Article 177
Article 179
Article 183
Correct answer
Article 181
At higher levels of development, which sector of the economy contributes less to the GDP?
Service sector
Both service and agriculture sector
Industrial sector
Agriculture sector
Correct answer
Service sector
Dantivarman or Dantidurga was the founder of which of the following dynasties?
Chera
Pala
Pratihara
Rashtrakuta
Correct answer
Chera
Selling of bonds by the RBI will cause money supply to __________.
decrease
fluctuate
increase
No relationship exists between selling bonds and money supply
Correct answer
decrease
In which year did Lord Dalhousie introduce the railway line in British India?
1849
1870
1853
1861
Correct answer
1849
Who among the following is NOT an Odissi dancer?
Kumkum Mohanty
Sonal Mansingh
Protima Bedi
Anita Ratnam
Correct answer
Kumkum Mohanty
In which year was Dattopant Thengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development established?
1978
1968
1958
1948
Correct answer
1978
Which Assamese playback singer was conferred with the Bharat Ratna in 2019?
Kishore Kumar
Bhupen Hazarika
Usha Mangeshkar
Lucky Ali
Correct answer
Kishore Kumar
Which river originates from ‘Rakshastal north-western tip’ near Mansarovar?
Sutlej River
Ravi River
Narmada River
Tapti River
Correct answer
Sutlej River
Eutrophication can be defined as:
the gradual increase in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in an grassland ecosystem
the gradual decrease in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in an aging aquatic ecosystem such as a lake
the gradual increase in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in desert areas
the gradual increase in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in an aging aquatic ecosystem such as a lake
Correct answer
the gradual increase in the concentration of phosphorus, nitrogen, and other plant nutrients in an grassland ecosystem
When was the ‘The Objective Resolution’ moved by Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru?
15 August 1947
13 December 1946
16 November 1948
17 November 1946
Correct answer
15 August 1947
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.