Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Who among the following is popularly known as the ‘Disco King’ passed away in February 2022?
Anupam Shyam
Bappi Lahiri
Vanraj Bhatia
Chandrashekhar G
Correct answer
Anupam Shyam
Who among the following published the book ‘Stripurushtulna’?
Anita Desai
Tarabai Shinde
Shashi Deshpande
Pandita Ramabai
Correct answer
Anita Desai
Kanishka was a ruler of ______ dynasty.
Mughal
Maurya
Kushana
Gupta
Correct answer
Mughal
Who ruled over Delhi after Razia Sultan?
Shamsuddin Iltutmish
Ghiyasuddin Balban
Prithviraj Chauhan
Qutbuddin Aibak
Correct answer
Shamsuddin Iltutmish
Which of the following campaigns was launched for greywater management in March 2022?
Sujlam
Sujlam 2.0
Jalrakshak
Jalrakshak 2.0
Correct answer
Sujlam
As of April 2022, what is the official language of India's neighboring country China?
Bengali
Burmese
Sinhala
Mandarin
Correct answer
Bengali
In which year through the Indian Official Secrets Act was freedom of press curbed?
1919
1921
1904
1909
Correct answer
1919
This layer of soil is dark in colour as it is rich in humus and minerals. It is generally soft, porous and can retain more water. It is called :
B-horizon
bedrock
C-horizon
topsoil
Correct answer
B-horizon
Which of the following is NOT a function of the State Public Service Commission?
It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state.
It is consulted in all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under the government of the state in a civil capacity.
It is consulted on any claim for the award of a pension in respect of injuries sustained by a person while serving under the government of the state.
It is consulted while making reservations of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens.
Correct answer
It conducts examinations for appointments to the services of the state.
Which of the following minerals are NOT found in Chota nagpur-belt?
Gold
Iron-ore
Chromite
Coal
Correct answer
Gold
Which famous Rashtrakuta king built the rock-cut temple of Kailash at Ellora?
Bhoja
Govinda III
Rashtrakuta King Krishna I
Jai Chand
Correct answer
Bhoja
Commercial banks keep their deposits with RBI. These deposits are called _______.
liability
loans
inheritance
reserves
Correct answer
liability
Pandit Rajendra Gangani is associated with which classical dance of India?
Manipuri dance
Kathak dance
Odissi dance
Sattriya dance
Correct answer
Manipuri dance
With which musical instrument was Ustad Bismillah Khan associated?
Shehnai
Sitar
Guitar
Santoor
Correct answer
Shehnai
The popular style of temple architecture in northern India is called ________.
Panchayatana
Nagara
Shikara
Dravida
Correct answer
Panchayatana
Who took oath as the 28th Chief Minister of Punjab in March 2022?
Bhagwant Mann
Charanjit Singh Channi
Parkash Singh Badal
Amarinder Singh
Correct answer
Bhagwant Mann
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Electric charge is a scalar quantity.
Protons are positively charged.
Electrons are negatively charged.
Electric charge is a vector quantity.
Correct answer
Electric charge is a scalar quantity.
In which year did the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II appoint the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal?
1758
1755
1760
1765
Correct answer
1758
The Sattriya dance has developed from the monasteries of:
West Bengal
Ladakh
Assam
Tripura
Correct answer
West Bengal
Which of the following is NOT a reason for slowing down of the Non-cooperation Movement?
Due to the absence of alternative Indian institution, boycott of British institutions posed a problem.
Leaders of the movement shifted their focus towards domestic work thus created a void.
Many lawyers resigned but then absence of income for a longer period of time compelled them to rejoin.
Khadi cloth was often more expensive than mass-produced mill cloth and poor people could not afford to buy it.
Correct answer
Due to the absence of alternative Indian institution, boycott of British institutions posed a problem.
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.