Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Who among the following was the successor of Muhammad-Bin Tughlaq to the throne?
Nais-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughlaq
Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Abu Bakr Shah Tughlaq
Ghiyath-ud-din Tughlaq Shah II
Correct answer
Nais-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughlaq
Kuchipudi originated in which of the following states?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Kerala
According to the 2011 Census, any person aged _______ and above and has the ability to read and write is considered literate.
twelve
six
seven
ten
Correct answer
twelve
Which scientist synthesised an organic compound, urea, from an inorganic compound, ammonium cyanate?
F Wohler
Kolbe
Berthelot
Berzelius
Correct answer
F Wohler
Which state among the following started the Hornbill Festival to encourage interaction among the tribes and to promote the cultural heritage of the state?
Chhattisgarh
West Bengal
Assam
Nagaland
Correct answer
Chhattisgarh
Who among the following was NOT associated with ‘Prarthana Sabha’?
Govind Ranade
Atmaram Pandurang
RG Bhandarkar
Motilal Nehru
Correct answer
Govind Ranade
Which of the following is a primary arylamine in which an amino functional group is substituted for one of the benzene hydrogens?
Quinoline
Aniline
Pyridine
Toluidine
Correct answer
Quinoline
Which of the following years was declared as the international year of micro credit by the UN?
2008
2004
2002
2005
Correct answer
2008
Which of the following books has been written by the Booker Prize winner Kiran Desai?
A Fine Balance
The Year of Runaways
The Inheritance of Loss
Shantaram
Correct answer
A Fine Balance
Which Article of the Indian Constitution lays the condition that the President, once elected, shall NOT be a member of the either House of Parliament or state legislature?
Article 62
Article 59
Article 80
Article 79
Correct answer
Article 62
The Landholder’s Society was founded to look after the interests of which class?
Landlords
Labour
Farmers
Traders
Correct answer
Landlords
Who first observed ribosomes in the mid-1950s and described them as small particles in the cytoplasm that were preferentially attached to the endoplasmic reticulum membrane?
Ernst Abbe
Albert Kolliker
Carl Zeiss
George E Palade
Correct answer
Ernst Abbe
Under the Regulating Act of 1773, the King-in-Council created a Supreme Court in which of the following places?
Calcutta
Delhi
Madras
Bombay
Correct answer
Calcutta
The liability to pay the tax and the actual burden of which of the following taxes lie on two different persons?
Corporation Tax
Income Tax
Capital Gains Tax
Goods and Services Tax
Correct answer
Corporation Tax
Which schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions for disqualification of legislator on the ground of defection?
Schedule-X
Schedule-IX
Schedule-XI
Schedule-VIII
Correct answer
Schedule-X
Match list I to list II.
| LIST I | LIST II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a) | Second Five-year plan | i) | 1974-1978 |
| b) | Fifth Five-year plan | ii) | 1956-1961 |
| c) | Eight Five-year plan | iii) | 1992-1997 |
a - iii, b - i, c - ii
a - i, b - ii, c - iii
a - i, b - iii, c - ii
a - ii, b - i, c - iii
Correct answer
a - iii, b - i, c - ii
Consider the following statements regarding the Indo Greeks.
Only 1, 2 and 3
Only 1, 3 and 4
Only 1, 2 and 4
Only 3, 2 and 4
Correct answer
Only 1, 2 and 3
How many cities are covered under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme?
200
300
400
500
Correct answer
200
Which Article of the Constitution of India prohibits forced labour?
Article 23
Article 21
Article 22
Article 20
Correct answer
Article 23
Select the correct combination of the temple and the state in which it is located.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga–Uttarakhand
Kamakhya Temple–Assam
Jagannath Temple–West Bengal
Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple–Maharashtra
Correct answer
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga–Uttarakhand
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.