Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Consider the following statements about a fort:
It was originally known as Mankal.
It was built on a hilltop in the year 1143.
In above mentioned sentences, forts is being talked about?
Chitradurg Fort
Daulatabad Fort
Fort Aguada
Golconda Fort
Correct answer
Chitradurg Fort
Who among the following persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to allow women to join the Salt Satyagraha movement?
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
Annie Besant
Ashalata Sen
Ambabai
Correct answer
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
Rulers of Mahajanapadas in ancient India collected taxes on crops at the rate of _____ of what was produced.
1/3rd
1/5th
1/6th
1/4th
Correct answer
1/3rd
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Assam
Manipur
Correct answer
Kerala
Which of the following does NOT belong to the Arthropoda group of the animal kingdom?
Butterfly
Cockroach
Octopus
Spider
Correct answer
Butterfly
Which of the following statements about Veda Samaj is correct?
I. It was established in Madras in 1864.
II. It worked to abolish caste distinctions and promote widow remarriage and women’s education.
Neither I nor II
Only II
Both I and II
Only I
Correct answer
Neither I nor II
The amount of work done in moving a charge of 4C across two points having a potential difference of 6V is ______.
48 J
12 J
36 J
24 J
Correct answer
48 J
Which of the following enzymes is found in the saliva of the human body which breaks down starch into simple sugar?
Amylase
Trypsin
Pepsin
Renin
Correct answer
Amylase
X, aged 10, is employed at a factory. Which of the following rights of X is being violated?
Right to Freedom of Religion
Right against Exploitation
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Correct answer
Right to Freedom of Religion
Which of the following is considered to be the purest form of natural water (distilled water) free from impurities?
Well water
Spring water
River water
Rain water
Correct answer
Well water
According to the Indian Constitution, the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the ______.
Speaker of the House of the people
President of India
Council of Ministers
Chief Justice of India
Correct answer
Speaker of the House of the people
In which state of India is Saga Dawa or the Triple Blessed Festival celebrated?
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Sikkim
Correct answer
Karnataka
As per the Census 2011, what was the literacy rate of Kerala? (Provide an approximate range.)
91-95%
80-85%
96-100%
86-90%
Correct answer
91-95%
As notified in March 2022, the Government of India has revised wage rates under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in most states including _____.
Assam
Mizoram
Manipur
Tripura
Correct answer
Assam
In which of the following countries is Jhumming known as ‘Conuco’?
Vietnam
The US
Venezuela
Madagascar
Correct answer
Vietnam
Alluri Sitaram Raju was a tribal freedom fighter from which state of India?
Bihar
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Correct answer
Bihar
Which country will host the FIFA World Cup 2022?
China
South Africa
Qatar
England
Correct answer
China
Which of the following organizations issues one rupee currency notes and coins in India?
Imperial Bank Of India
Industrial Finance Corporation of India
Finance Ministry
Central Bank of India
Correct answer
Imperial Bank Of India
Which of the following elements has the largest atomic radii?
Beryllium
Lithium
Nitrogen
Carbon
Correct answer
Beryllium
Who won a gold medal for India in the javelin throw event at Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Sumit Antil
Shivpal Singh
Neeraj Chopra
Ajeet Singh Yadav
Correct answer
Sumit Antil
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.