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 crops takes almost a year to grow?
Sugarcane
Peas
Cucumber
Rice
Correct answer
Sugarcane
In 1526, ______ was defeated by Babur at Panipat.
Sikander Lodi
Rana Lodi
Bahlul Lodi
Ibrahim Lodi
Correct answer
Sikander Lodi
How many countries share land boundaries with India?
Seven
Ten
Eight
Five
Correct answer
Seven
Which of the following is an example of sedimentary rocks?
Sandstone
Granite
Slate
Marble
Correct answer
Sandstone
Pongal is a harvest festival of which state of India?
Tamil Nadu
Mizoram
Rajasthan
Manipur
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
Which of the following is a young fold mountain?
The Alps
The Appalachians
Aravalli Range
The Vosges
Correct answer
The Alps
Dharmasutras contain ______ .
tricks to capture an empire
norms for women only
techniques to recite shlokas
norms for rulers
Correct answer
tricks to capture an empire
With which of the following was Kadri Gopalnath associated?
Sitar
Saxophone
Tabla
Flute
Correct answer
Sitar
Which of the following bodies publishes the Human Development Report?
United Nations Food Organization
United Nations Human Resource Development
World Health Organization
United Nations Development Programme
Correct answer
United Nations Food Organization
When the litmus solution is neither acidic nor basic then its colour is ______.
purple
red
yellow
blue
Correct answer
purple
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution has provisions related to the Union list?
Fourth schedule
Ninth schedule
Seventh schedule
Tenth schedule
Correct answer
Fourth schedule
Sarai Nurmahal is a centrally protected monument of India. It is situated in which state of India?
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Punjab
Himachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
Open Market Operations conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are of ________ types.
two
three
five
four
Correct answer
two
Which of the following diseases is caused by the prolonged deficiency of vitamin D?
Rickets
Chickenpox
Scurvy
Marasmus
Correct answer
Rickets
The Deccan plateau lies to the south of which of the following rivers?
Narmada
Krishna
Kaveri
Penna
Correct answer
Narmada
Ravikirti was a court poet of which Chalukya ruler?
Bhima II
Pulakeshin II
Vikramaditya II
Kirtivarman II
Correct answer
Bhima II
Which article of the Indian Constitution states that ‘No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once’?
Article 18
Article 28
Article 20
Article 21A
Correct answer
Article 18
Which of the following events occurred as an after-effect of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (13th April 1919)?
Hunger strike to settle disputes between the mill owners and the workers
Individual princes could sign a separate agreement with the British
Hunter Commission was appointed by the British Government
Popularisation of Charkha and Khadi and Jail Bharo by Congress volunteers
Correct answer
Hunger strike to settle disputes between the mill owners and the workers
Pandit Kishan Maharaj was associated with which instrument?
Santoor
Dholak
Tabla
Sitar
Correct answer
Santoor
What is the approximate atomic mass (u) of hydrogen?
12
4
1
14
Correct answer
12
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.