Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
When did the second urbanisation in Ganga Valley take place?
3rd Century BCE
5th Century BCE
6th Century BCE
2nd Century BCE
Correct answer
3rd Century BCE
Siyaram Tewari belongs to which of the following music Gharanas?
Bettiah
Dagari
Kirana
Darbhanga
Correct answer
Bettiah
Kojagiri Poornima is a festival celebrated primarily in _______ on the full moon day of Ashwin month.
Bihar
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Correct answer
Bihar
Kalidas Samman 2022 for Classical Music was given to:
KG Subramanyan
Pandit Venkatesh Kumar
Mallikarjun Mansur
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
Correct answer
KG Subramanyan
In which of the following ways were farmers encouraged to begin to use high yielding variety seeds?
Agricultural labourers were paid wages directly by the government.
Farmers’ children were given free education in government colleges and universities.
Farmers were given monetary support in cash to cultivate food grains.
The government provided seeds and other inputs at prices lower than those prevailing in the market.
Correct answer
Agricultural labourers were paid wages directly by the government.
Who amongst the following became the president of the second session of the Indian National Congress held in Calcutta in December 1886?
Dadabhai Nauroji
Badruddin Tyabji
P Ananda Charlu
William Wedderburn
Correct answer
Dadabhai Nauroji
In which of the following districts is Baira Siul Dam located?
Kinnaur
Mandi
Bilaspur
Chamba
Correct answer
Kinnaur
Ram Sahay Panday, a ‘Rai’ dancer from Madhya Pradesh was conferred with which of the following awards in 2022?
Arjuna Award
Saraswati Samman
Padma Shri
Dronacharya Award
Correct answer
Arjuna Award
What is the name of the physical feature that is the longitudinal valley lying between the Lesser Himalayas and the Siwalik in India?
Terai
Doab
Duns
Bhabhar
Correct answer
Terai
Identify a mobile source of food.
Grass
Dead goat
Deer
Shrubs
Correct answer
Grass
Which of the following banks is in charge of India’s banking and monetary system?
RBI
Union Bank
BOB
SBI
Correct answer
RBI
In basketball, when a referee throws the ball up into the center circle to determine which team receives the ball it is called a _________.
Dunk Ball
Jump Ball
Hook Ball
High Ball
Correct answer
Dunk Ball
Which of the following is NOT a basic feature of the Indian Constitution?
Blend of rigidity and flexibility
Lengthiest written Constitution
Parliamentary system
Drawn from one source
Correct answer
Blend of rigidity and flexibility
Who among the following was primarily an exponent of Bharatanatyam dance?
Kelucharan Mohapatra
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Pandit Birju Maharaj
Guru Bipin Singh
Correct answer
Kelucharan Mohapatra
Which river flows into the Wular lake in the north and then into Baramulla?
Beas
Sutlej
Jhelum
Ravi
Correct answer
Beas
In which year was the Foreign Investment Board established?
1991
1968
1960
1965
Correct answer
1991
Which festival is celebrated after the month of Ramzan?
Milad un Nabi
Jammat Ul Vida
Eid ul Fitr
Muharram
Correct answer
Milad un Nabi
What are bases that are soluble in water called?
Alkalis
Alkanes
Acids
Alkenes
Correct answer
Alkalis
The Salal HydroelectricPower Station is located in which Union Territory of India?
Ladakh
Lakshadweep
Chandigarh
Jammu and Kashmir
Correct answer
Ladakh
In which of the following schedules of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 is the most common wild cat in India 'Felis chaus' listed?
Schedule IV
Schedule II
Schedule I
Schedule III
Correct answer
Schedule IV
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.