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 number of live births per thousand persons in a year is called ______.
growth rate
fertility rate
death rate
birth rate
Correct answer
growth rate
According to the Socio-Economic Census 2015, which state has the largest population of households with ‘destitute / living on alms’?
Chhattisgarh
Bihar
Tamil Nadu
Odisha
Correct answer
Chhattisgarh
MS Subbulakshmi was a famous ______ singer of India.
Jazz
Carnatic
Hiphop
Rock
Correct answer
Jazz
Mangal Pandey was hanged to death for attacking British officers in Barrackpore on ______.
21 March 1857
23 March 1857
31 March 1857
8 April 1857
Correct answer
21 March 1857
Pandit Birju Maharaj who passed away in January 2022 was related with which classical dance of India?
Bharatanatyam
Kuchipudi
Sattriya
Kathak
Correct answer
Bharatanatyam
Which part of the Constitution of India talks about the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Part IV
Part V
Part III
Part II
Correct answer
Part IV
Who among the following was a famous Indian playback singer and an actor too?
Kashinath Ghanekar
Kishore Kumar
Pranab Mukherjee
Sunil Chhetri
Correct answer
Kashinath Ghanekar
The Purple Revolution, which was launched in Jammu and Kashmir, is also known as ______.
Lavender Revolution
Indigo Revolution
Orchids Revolution
Lilac Revolution
Correct answer
Lavender Revolution
Who among the following founded Brahmo Samaj in Calcutta (Kolkata)?
Swami Vivekanand
Swami Dayanand Saraswati
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Correct answer
Swami Vivekanand
Which of the following is NOT a cause of rural poverty in India?
Migration from rural areas
Lack of alternate employment opportunities other than agriculture
Illiteracy
Lack of capital
Correct answer
Migration from rural areas
Who is the Chairman of Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) of India?
Finance Minister
Human Resource Development Minister
Home Minister
Skill Development Minister
Correct answer
Finance Minister
The Great Indian Novel is written by the famous politician ________.
Neither I nor II
Derek O'Brien
AK Antony
Shashi Tharoor
Correct answer
Neither I nor II
Which of the given statements related to the temples of India is correct?
I. The Nagara style of architecture is also known as the North Indian style
II. The Dravidian style of architecture is also known as the South Indian style.
Neither I nor II
Both I and II
Only II
Only I
Correct answer
Neither I nor II
The uplifted blocks of block mountains are called________.
horsts
grabens
slopes
cones
Correct answer
horsts
Dantidurga belonged to which dynasty of India?
Chalukya
Chola
Rashtrakuta
Chera
Correct answer
Chalukya
Bagurumba is a folk dance of which Indian state?
Haryana
Karnataka
Assam
Goa
Correct answer
Haryana
The number of persons per unit area gives the measurement of ______.
population density
population sex ratio
population movements
population growth rate
Correct answer
population density
‘Ambubachi’ festival of Assam is celebrated in the month of ______ every year.
March
December
January
June
Correct answer
March
Harshavardhana (r. 606-647 CE) was a ruler of ________ dynasty.
Mughal
Maurya
Gupta
Pushyabhuti
Correct answer
Mughal
All India Muslim League was formed in ______.
1906
1910
1905
1908
Correct answer
1906
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.