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 the Koppen classification,Which regions experience cold humid winter with short summers?
Western Rajasthan
Northern Madhya Pradesh
South of Goa
Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Western Rajasthan
With which of the following dance forms is Thumri music associated?
Sattriya
Kathakali
Kathak
Bharatanatyam
Correct answer
Sattriya
What is the name of the 1, 3-isomer (or meta-isomer) of benzenediol with the chemical formula C6H4(OH)2?
m-Cresol
Resorcinol
Catechol
Glycerol
Correct answer
m-Cresol
What do you call a Glycocalyx that is a loose sheath type?
Mesosomes
Capsule
Tubules
Slime layer
Correct answer
Mesosomes
Which disease is caused by NOT having enough vitamin C in the diet for at least 3 months leading to weakness, anaemia, gum disease and skin problems?
Pellagra
Rickets
Beriberi
Scurvy
Correct answer
Pellagra
According to the 2011 Census, which state recorded the lowest literacy rate?
Arunachal Pradesh
Bihar
Andhra Pradesh
Jharkhand
Correct answer
Arunachal Pradesh
Who among the following Bahmani sultan was noted for cruelty and hence got the title as ‘Zalim’?
Humayun Shah
Firuz Shah
Mujahid Shah
Ahmad Shah
Correct answer
Humayun Shah
In Ball Badminton, players change the ends in each game when a side first scores all of the following, EXCEPT:
18
9
27
11
Correct answer
18
Who among the following Mauryan king fasted to death and died at Shravanabelagola?
Bindusara
Dasharatha
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka
Correct answer
Bindusara
Dihang and Lohit are rivers in which of the following regions?
Sikkim and Manipur
Punjab and Himachal
Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
Jammu and Kashmir
Correct answer
Sikkim and Manipur
The seven years of war in the 18th century was fought between Britain and ________.
Spain
France
Germany
Portugal
Correct answer
Spain
Choose the correct statement(s) related to ‘continentality’.
a. The sea exerts a moderating influence on climate.
b. As the distance from the sea increases, the people experience extreme weather conditions.
c. As one goes from the surface of the earth to higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases.
a and c
Only c
b and c
a and b
Correct answer
a and c
Who among the following classical poets of the Sultanate period in India popularised Qawwali, a form of music which derived its name from the Arabic word ‘qaul’, meaning ‘to speak’?
Nizam al-Din Awliya
Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi
Amir Khusrau
Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafiz
Correct answer
Nizam al-Din Awliya
Who was/were the founder(s) of the Theosophical Society?
H P Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott
Madam Bhikaji Cama
Annie Besant
Charles W Leadbeater and Emily Lutyens
Correct answer
H P Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott
Who takes the salute during the Republic Day parade at New Delhi?
Governor
President
Chief Justice
Prime Minister
Correct answer
Governor
Neeruswamy Pillai and Rajaratanam Pillai are exponents of which musical instrument?
Nadaswaran
Mandolin
Mridangam
Sarangi
Correct answer
Nadaswaran
Which of the following statements about green revolution is/are correct?
I. Green revolution began in the 1960s.
II. HYV of a seed made green revolution a success.
III. Extensive use of cattle was also one constituent of green revolution.
Only II and III
Only I and II
Only I
Only II
Correct answer
Only II and III
The Rajpath was decided to be a permanent venue for the Republic Day parade from which of the following year onwards?
1959
1951
1955
1958
Correct answer
1959
Which of the following rights forbids employment of children below the age of 14 years in dangerous jobs?
Right to Equality
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Right against Exploitation
Right to Freedom
Correct answer
Right to Equality
What is the bicameral legislature of the Indian Constitution?
It is legislative body with three houses.
It is legislative body with two houses.
It is legislative body with one house.
It is legislative body with four houses.
Correct answer
It is legislative body with three houses.
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.