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 position of stomata in plants.
Tip of stem
Inside the roots
Inside the flower
Surface of leaves
Correct answer
Tip of stem
In November 2020, ___________ has set a record of becoming the world’s fastest piano player ever.
Lydian Nadhaswaram
Anisrinivasan
Gauri Mishra
Shikha Chaurasia
Correct answer
Lydian Nadhaswaram
Who is the first Indian to participate in a Super Heavyweight Boxing event in the 2020 Olympic Games?
Satish Kumar
Manish Harshit
Sakshi Chaudhary
Amit Panghal
Correct answer
Satish Kumar
Who among the following Indian authors has written the autobiography titled ‘My Story’?
Arundhati Roy
Shobha Dey
Kiran Desai
Kamala Das
Correct answer
Arundhati Roy
Continental Shelf which is the shallowest part of the ocean has an average gradient of:
8° or even less
1° or even less
5° or even less
2° or even less
Correct answer
8° or even less
How many Members of Parliament were elected from Punjab to the 17th Lok Sabha?
14
15
13
17
Correct answer
14
Methyl ethyl ketone is also known as:
2-butanone
propanone
methyl pentanone
2-butanol
Correct answer
2-butanone
Which of the following does NOT belong to the family of organic compounds?
Ammonia
Nonane
Furan
Decane
Correct answer
Ammonia
The structure that produces and holds sperm cells in bryophytes (non-vascular plants) and ferns is called:
megasporangia
archegonium
antheridium
protonema
Correct answer
megasporangia
The deliberations of the representatives at the Third Round Table Conference was held during the later months of which year?
1932
1929
1930
1931
Correct answer
1932
Who was the first chairman of Finance Commission of India?
Ashok Kumar Chanda
KC Neogy
K Santhanam
PV Rajamannar
Correct answer
Ashok Kumar Chanda
Which of the following algae is also called kelp and found in the deep sea?
Chlamydomona
Fucus
Laminaria
Nostoc
Correct answer
Chlamydomona
Who among the following has given extraordinary powers during an emergency?
Prime Minister
The Chief Justice
The President
The Governor
Correct answer
Prime Minister
Bhutia dance is performed in which of the following states?
West Bengal
Odisha
Sikkim
Nagaland
Correct answer
West Bengal
Which of the following is considered as a good indicator of economic growth?
Steady increase in loan
Steady increase in international trade
Steady increase in population
Steady increase in the GDP
Correct answer
Steady increase in loan
Dr.Teejan Bai, a Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee is globally recognised for her contribution to which of the following art forms?
Gendi
Pandavani
Raut Nacha
Jhirliti
Correct answer
Gendi
Who among the following founded the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai that is an important centre for the study and performance of fine arts?
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Mrinalini Sarabhai
Alarmel Valli
Correct answer
Rukmini Devi Arundale
With which neighbouring country did India sign the Farakka Treaty in 1996 for sharing of the Ganga Waters and on augmenting its flows?
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Nepal
Afghanistan
Correct answer
Bhutan
What is the full form of PPLO with respect to bacteria?
Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organism
Pleuro Platelet Like Organisms
Platelet Prone Like Organisms
Pneumonia Platelet Like Organisms
Correct answer
Pleuro Pneumonia Like Organism
Atal Tunnel connects which two places?
Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley
Shimla and Nainital
Shimla and Mansoori
Manali and Nainital
Correct answer
Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley
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.