Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Which of the following tax was taken not in cash but in the form of forced labour in Chola empire?
Gudi
Puravu
Vetti
Kadu
Correct answer
Gudi
Select the correct statement regarding Indian monsoon.
A monsoon is a seasonal shift in wind direction. It can cause very low rainfall during the summer and heavy rainfall in the winter.
A monsoon is a sudden change in temperature. It can cause moderate rainfall during the summer and dry spells in the winter.
A monsoon is a seasonal shift in wind direction. It can cause heavy rainfall during the summer and dry spells in the winter.
A monsoon is a seasonal shift in wind direction. It can cause moderate rainfall during the summer and no rain in winter.
Correct answer
A monsoon is a seasonal shift in wind direction. It can cause very low rainfall during the summer and heavy rainfall in the winter.
Which of the following books is NOT written by Ruskin Bond?
The Room on the Roof
The Blue Umbrella
Midnight’s Children
Roads to Mussoorie
Correct answer
The Room on the Roof
Starches found in bread, cereals and pasta are made up of long chains of _______.
cellulose
glucose
maltose
galactose
Correct answer
cellulose
What percentage of earth’s water is fresh?
4.8 percent
5.2 percent
3.9 percent
2.7 percent
Correct answer
4.8 percent
Which of the following is not a kind of Parliamentary Question?
Short Notice Question
Long Notice Question
Starred Question
Unstarred Question
Correct answer
Short Notice Question
Which of the following was originally a Fundamental Right, but in 1978 was made a legal right as per Article 300A?
Right against exploitation
Right to property
Right to education
Right to freedom of religion
Correct answer
Right against exploitation
In which Five-Year Plan was advocated planning shifted from agriculture to industries?
Third
Fourth
Second
Fifth
Correct answer
Third
Which state in India received the largest number of immigrants, as per the 2011 Census?
Gujarat
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer
Gujarat
Which of the following states receives the maximum rainfall?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Assam
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Which of the following Fundamental Duty provisions has laid down that all Indians need to show respect to the Indian National Flag and the Indian National Anthem?
Article 51A (d)
Article 51A (a)
Article 51A (b)
Article 51A (c)
Correct answer
Article 51A (d)
Which of the following river rise in the Nepal Himalaya?
Gandak
Chambal
Godavari
Narmada
Correct answer
Gandak
The Paralympics Winter Games– 2022 was hosted by ________.
USA
China
Japan
Australia
Correct answer
USA
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, a musical genius, learnt which of the following gharanas of music from his father at an early age?
Benaras
Kasur Patiala
Jaipur-Atrauli
Gwalior
Correct answer
Benaras
At which of the following places was the formal proclamation of the Swadeshi movement made on 7 August 1905?
Wellington Square, Calcutta
Calcutta Town Hall
Kanai Dhar Lane, Calcutta
Bengal National College, Calcutta
Correct answer
Wellington Square, Calcutta
How many times has the term judicial review been mentioned in the constitution?
15
20
Not mentioned anywhere
10
Correct answer
15
The decommissioned havelock bridge has been built over which of the following rivers?
Cauvery
Mahanadi
Krishna
Godavari
Correct answer
Cauvery
Which of the following shows modernization to increase the production of goods and services?
Adoption of old technique with large scale
Adoption of same technique in different way
Following western culture
Adoption of new technology
Correct answer
Adoption of old technique with large scale
As of March 2022, which of the following monuments is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?
Qutub Minar, Delhi
Charminar, Hyderabad
Agra Fort, Agra
Red Fort, Delhi
Correct answer
Qutub Minar, Delhi
Bacterial and fungal enzymes degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances. This process is called as ______.
catabolism
fragmentation
leaching
decomposition
Correct answer
catabolism
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.