Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
The objective of removal of poverty and attainment of self-reliance was associated with the __________ Five-Year Plan.
Fourth
Fifth
Seventh
Sixth
Correct answer
Fourth
Which Part of the Indian Constitution is known as ‘Magna Carta of India’?
Part III
Part II
Part VI
Part IV
Correct answer
Part III
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the decline of wildlife in India?
Incidence of forest fire is not a reason of declining wildlife
Agriculture and human settlement
Grazing by domestic cattle
Industrial and technological advancement
Correct answer
Incidence of forest fire is not a reason of declining wildlife
In which of the following places were the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships held?
Liverpool, Great Britain
Stuttgart, Germany
Doha, Qatar
Kitakyushu, Japan
Correct answer
Liverpool, Great Britain
Which of the following is NOT a factor which should be kept in mind when planning meals for a family?
Environment
Nutritional need
Economic factor
Season
Correct answer
Environment
Which of following Articles of the Constitution, gives the right to consult a legal practitioner of one's choice?
Article 19
Article 21
Article 22
Article 20
Correct answer
Article 19
The Sattriya dance form was introduced in 15th century AD by ______.
Govindacharya
Vallabhacharya
Mahapurusha Sankaradeva
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Correct answer
Govindacharya
Scurvy is caused by not having enough ________, resulting in general weakness, anaemia, gum disease and skin bleeding.
cyanocobalamin
ascorbic acid
niacin
thiamine
Correct answer
cyanocobalamin
‘The Test of My Life’ is an autobiography of which of the following cricketer?
MS Dhoni
Yuvraj Singh
Mohammad Kaif
Sachin Tendulkar
Correct answer
MS Dhoni
What is an indicator of self-reliance?
Increase in imports of the goods which could be produced in the country.
Avoiding imports of the goods which could be produced in the country.
Increase in exports of the goods which could not be produced in the country.
Avoiding exports of the goods which could be produced in the country.
Correct answer
Increase in imports of the goods which could be produced in the country.
The Prime Minister ‘Gati Shakti’ scheme is launched by the Government of India for which type of infrastructure development from the following?
Schools and education
Hospitals
Agricultural production
Transport
Correct answer
Schools and education
In the context of plant nutrition, which of the following pair type of nutrient – nutrients is correct?
I. Macronutrient – Iron
II. Micronutrient – Calcium
Only I
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Only II
Correct answer
Only I
‘Dollar Bahu’ is written by whom among the following Indian authors?
Kiran Desai
Arundhati Roy
Sudha Murty
Khushwant Singh
Correct answer
Kiran Desai
Which of the following options best describes the meaning of Nritta in the Kuchipudi dance form?
Abstract Narrative Dancing
Non-Narrative and Abstract Dancing
Interpretative Dancing
Narrative Dancing
Correct answer
Abstract Narrative Dancing
EI-Nino is a complex weather system that appears once every three to ______ years, bringing drought, floods and other weather extremes to different parts of the world.
seven
nine
four
six
Correct answer
seven
Who among the following was the commander of Muhammad Ghori, and also founded the slave dynasty in India?
Iltutmish
Ghiyasud din Balban
Aram Shah II
Qutub-Din Aibak
Correct answer
Iltutmish
“_______ grow usually in moist, shady habitats such as banks of streams, marshy ground, damp soil, bark of trees and deep in the woods. The plant body of a liverwort is thalloid, e.g., Marchantia. The thallus is dorsiventral and closely appressed to the substrate. The leafy members have tiny leaf-like appendages in two rows on the stem-like structures.”
The above statement signifies which of the following Bryophyta?
Selaginella
Salvinia
Liverworts
Sphagnum
Correct answer
Selaginella
Who among the following holds the authority of transferring judges from one High Court to another after consulting with the Chief Justice of India?
The Attorney General
The Vice President
The President
The Prime Minister
Correct answer
The Attorney General
Revolutionary hero Ashfaqulla Khan was sentenced to death for _________.
the murder of Saunders
burning of the Chauri Chaura police station
the Kakori Train Robbery
the Alipore Conspiracy Case
Correct answer
the murder of Saunders
Which of the following is NOT a neutral oxide?
N2O
Na2O
NO
CO
Correct answer
N2O
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.