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 national song of India, 'Vande Mataram', is an excerpt taken from the novel _____ written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Saraswati Chandra
Durgeshnandini
Anand Math
Bishabriksha
Correct answer
Saraswati Chandra
What approximate percentage of geographical area of India is drained by river Godavari?
40%
20%
10%
30%
Correct answer
40%
Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding the alkali metals?
All the alkali metals are silvery white, soft and light metals.
The ionization enthalpies of the alkali metals are considerably low and decrease down the group from.
Group 1 metals are known as alkali metals.
All the alkali metals have two valence electrons.
Correct answer
All the alkali metals are silvery white, soft and light metals.
Which of the following statement is NOT correct regarding hydrocarbons?
Saturated hydrocarbons are fairly unreactive and are inert in the presence of most reagents.
Most carbon compounds also release a large amount of heat and light on burning.
Carbon compounds cannot get oxidised on combustion.
Unsaturated hydrocarbons add hydrogen in the presence of catalysts such as palladium or nickel to give saturated hydrocarbons.
Correct answer
Saturated hydrocarbons are fairly unreactive and are inert in the presence of most reagents.
The first President of the All India Trade Union Congress was ____.
C Rajagopalachari
Lala Lajpat Rai
Chandra Shekhar Azad
Motilal Nehru
Correct answer
C Rajagopalachari
____________ received the Naatya Padhmam award from Brahma Gana Sabha on 24 December 2021.
Priyadarshini Govind
Srekala Bharath
Rekha Prakash
Harinie Jeevitha
Correct answer
Priyadarshini Govind
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution gives the right to a candidate, belonging to any caste, to apply for any of the public employment opportunities?
Article 16 (2)
Article 17 (2)
Article 18 (2)
Article 15 (2)
Correct answer
Article 16 (2)
Which of the following statement regarding the moon is correct?
I. The size of the illuminated part of the moon visible from the Earth increases each day after the new moon day.
II. After the full moon day, the sunlit part of the moon visible from the Earth decreases in size every day.
Both I and II
Only I
Neither I nor II
Only II
Correct answer
Both I and II
Malic acid is most abundantly found in ____.
ginger
Iemon
apple
tamarind
Correct answer
ginger
A FIBA sanctioned game of basketball typically consists of _____.
4 quarters of 15 minutes each
2 halves of 30 minutes each
4 quarters of 10 minutes each
2 halves of 25 minutes each
Correct answer
4 quarters of 15 minutes each
According to the field guide ‘Birds of India’ authored by Zoological Survey of India, how many bird species are there in India?
1587
1459
1698
1331
Correct answer
1587
Who was the last sultan of the Lodi Dynasty?
Khizr Khan
Sikander Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi
Bahlol Lodi
Correct answer
Khizr Khan
Which of the following pair of industry – location is correct?
I. Iron and steel plant – Bhilai
II. Cotton textile – Lucknow
Only II
Neither I nor II
Only I
Both I and II
Correct answer
Only II
Which of the following was included by the Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002?
Readjustment of seats of the Lok Sabha
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Readjustment of territorial constituencies
Elementary education as a fundamental right
Correct answer
Readjustment of seats of the Lok Sabha
Which of the following sectors was the focus of the first Five-Year Plan?
Service Sector
Agricultural Sector
Industrial Sector
Public Sector
Correct answer
Service Sector
The idea of Rule of Law was adopted from the Constitution of which of the following countries?
Russia
United States of America
United Kingdom
Canada
Correct answer
Russia
The Sub-Section (C) in the list of Fundamental Duties requires an Indian citizen to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and ______________ of India.
fraternity
integrity
harmony
equality
Correct answer
fraternity
The ______ was a territorial assignment given to administrative officers and nobles in lieu of the services they performed for the state during Delhi sultanate.
Usharaf
Iqta
Muahatsib
Nazir
Correct answer
Usharaf
The principles of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity were adopted from the Constitution of:
United Kingdom
France
Canada
Ireland
Correct answer
United Kingdom
Which plants are included in Thallophyta?
Ulva, Chara and Cladophora
Lichens, vacular plants and pteridophyta
Rose, lotus and lichens
Nostoc, rose and melon
Correct answer
Ulva, Chara and Cladophora
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.