Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
In 2012 , for which of the following films did Pandit Birju Maharaj win the 'Best Choreography' category National Award?
Nanban
Vishwaroopam
Ambuli
Aravaan
Correct answer
Nanban
The Commonwealth Games are organised by _____.
International Olympic Council
Asian Games Federation
Commonwealth Games Federation
Indian Olympic Council
Correct answer
International Olympic Council
Laxmipriya Mohapatra was associated with which of the following classical dances of India?
Sattriya
Kathakali
Odissi
Kuchipudi
Correct answer
Sattriya
Pandit Birju Maharaj received which of the following awards in 1986?
Padma Bhushan
Padma Shri
Padma Vibhushan
Kalidas Samman
Correct answer
Padma Bhushan
The Indian judicial system is based on:
both integrated and dual system
dual court system
multiple court system
single integrated system
Correct answer
both integrated and dual system
Which of the following pairs of chemical elements and their symbols is INCORRECT?
Phosphorus - P
Potassium - Po
Iron - Fe
Iodine - I
Correct answer
Phosphorus - P
'Gangaur' is celebrated primarily in which of the following states of India?
Bihar
Goa
Tripura
Rajasthan
Correct answer
Bihar
Cycas is an example of which of the following phylum?
Pteridophyta
Angiosperms
Gymnosperms
Bryophyta
Correct answer
Pteridophyta
Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment of ad-hoc judges?
Article 126
Article 127
Article 128
Article 125
Correct answer
Article 126
In which year did Ambedkar start the Kalaram Temple Entry Satyagraha?
1931
1927
1930
1938
Correct answer
1931
Which is NOT correct about the independence of the judiciary in our country?
The judiciary has the power to penalise those who are found guilty of contempt of court.
The judges are financially dependent on both the executive and legislature for their salaries and allowances.
The Constitution prescribes a very difficult procedure for removal of judges.
The legislature is not involved in the process of appointment of judges.
Correct answer
The judiciary has the power to penalise those who are found guilty of contempt of court.
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Peninsular Plateau?
The Deccan Plateau
The Central Highland
The Northern Plain
The North-eastern Plateau
Correct answer
The Deccan Plateau
In which of the following states of India, the reserves of silver are NOT found?
Odisha
Jharkhand
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Correct answer
Odisha
Shivaji, the famous Maratha warrior fought against who among the following Mughal Emperors?
Humayun
Shahjahan
Akbar
Aurangzeb
Correct answer
Humayun
Who among the following created the dance form named 'Hi-dance' that he later rechristened and called 'Creative dance'?
Shashadhar Acharya
Birju Maharaj
Kunwar Amar
Uday Shankar
Correct answer
Shashadhar Acharya
People of ______ have hardly any idea of extremes of temperature and the seasonal rhythm of weather.
Indore
Mumbai
Jaisalmer
Lucknow
Correct answer
Indore
Wheatstone bridge is an arrangement of _____ resistors used for accurate measurement of resistance.
three
six
five
four
Correct answer
three
Which of the following pair of human disease - microorganism - mode of transmission is correct?
I. Tuberculosis - Virus - Air
II. Chicken Pox - Virus - Water/Food
Only II
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Only I
Correct answer
Only II
Choose from the following the novel written by Vikram Seth.
A Suitable Boy
Half Girlfriend
One Indian Girl
One Night at the Call Centre
Correct answer
A Suitable Boy
Which is one of the most famous dance forms of Assam performed by the 'Kulis' (people who work in the tea gardens) during autumn?
Mahasu dance
Jhumur dance
Lambadi dance
Karga dance
Correct answer
Mahasu dance
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.