Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Identify the organism that shows bioluminescence.
Tapeworm
Liver fluke
Fasciola
Ctenoplana
Correct answer
Tapeworm
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the special powers of the Governors according to the Indian Constitution?
A. The Governor of Nagaland shall have special responsibility related to law and order in the State.
B. The Governor of Manipur will submit a special annual report to the President on the administration of hilly areas in the State.
C. The Governor of Sikkim shall have special responsibility for peace and for an equitable arrangement for ensuring the social and economic advancement of different sections.
D. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh shall have special responsibility with respect to law and order in the State of Arunachal Pradesh.
A, B and C only
A, B, C and D
A, C and D only
B, C and D only
Correct answer
A, B and C only
Pulakeshin II belonged to which of the following dynasties?
Chalukya
Pandya
Chera
Rashtrakuta
Correct answer
Chalukya
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the Green Revolution?
Cultivation became more intensive in nature.
Cultivation became more extensive in nature.
In its second phase, there was a shift to from dry to wet (irrigated) cultivation in dry and semi-arid regions of India.
There was change in the cropping pattern and types of crops grown in its second phase.
Correct answer
Cultivation became more intensive in nature.
Begum Akhtar a famous singer from India is known for which of the following genres?
Sufi music
Folk music
Ghazal music
Carnatic music
Correct answer
Sufi music
Deepa Kartha represents ________ dance.
Odissi
Manipuri
Kathak
Sattriya
Correct answer
Odissi
Who among the following personalities was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (for her contribution to Manipuri Dance)?
Urmila Nagar
Nirmala Ramachandran
Mallika Sarabhai
Kalavati Devi
Correct answer
Urmila Nagar
What Article of the Indian Constitution provides that the State Governor has the authority to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President?
Article 267
Article 200
Article 181
Article 190
Correct answer
Article 267
What do the words ‘aus’, ‘aman’ and ‘boro’ signify in the context of agricultural calendar in India?
Types of seasons of sowing rice in West Bengal
Types of traditional wells in Gujarat
Types of alluvial soils in the Gangetic plains
Types of harvest festivals in Assam
Correct answer
Types of seasons of sowing rice in West Bengal
Kandariya Mahadeva temple at Khajuraho was built under which of the following dynasties?
Solanki
Rashtrakuta
Chera
Chandela
Correct answer
Solanki
How many fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act, 1976?
12
10
14
8
Correct answer
12
LakshyaSen was born in ___________.
Uttarakhand
Telangana
Himachal Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttarakhand
If the value/percentage of the cash reserve ratio falls, then the value of money multiplier ________.
remains stable
None of the above
falls
rises
Correct answer
remains stable
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the annual financial statement of the Government of India?
Article 110
Article 112
Article 116
Article 120
Correct answer
Article 110
Who among the following wrote the book ‘Chanakya’s Chant’?
Amish Tripathi
Samit Basu
Ashwin Sanghi
Novoneel Chakraborty
Correct answer
Amish Tripathi
Which of the following was widely considered as the ‘heaven born service’ for Indians during British rule?
Military service on the Burma front
The Indian Judicial Service
The British Indian Army
The Indian Civil Service or ICS
Correct answer
Military service on the Burma front
Who among the following Bharatnatyam dancers was bestowed with the title of Asthana Narthaki (Resident Dancer) by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam temple?
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Padma Subramanyam
Rita Ganguly
Indrani Rahman
Correct answer
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Which festival comes at the end of Navratri and Durga Pooja?
Dussehra
Christmas
Pongal
Holi
Correct answer
Dussehra
Of the total water content available globally, how much percentage of water is received from freshwater resources?
3.5%
2.5%
0.5%
4.5%
Correct answer
3.5%
Who among the following founded the Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College in Aligarh for the spread of Western education?
Syed Ameer Ali
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Badrudeen Tyabji
Correct answer
Syed Ameer Ali
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.