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 Mahabodhi Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple. It is situated in which state of India?
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Kerala
Bihar
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Genghis Khan died in which year?
1227
1234
1222
1220
Correct answer
1227
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘Selection Day’?
Kiran Desai
Vikram Seth
Chetan Bhagat
Aravind Adiga
Correct answer
Kiran Desai
Who among the following freedom fighters was the first woman to become the Governor of Uttar Pradesh State?
Sarojini Naidu
Raikumari Amrit Kaur
Sheila Dikshit
Kasturba Gandhi
Correct answer
Sarojini Naidu
The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called a ______.
fall
tide
wave
current
Correct answer
fall
What is the draft of legislative proposal that needs to be passed in both houses of Parliament of India to become an Act called?
Article
Amendment
Bill
Form
Correct answer
Article
______ is the market value of all final goods and services produced within a domestic territory of a country measured in a year.
Gross margin
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Net National Product (NNP)
Gross National Product (GNP)
Correct answer
Gross margin
Which of the following is a biotic component of ecology?
Sunlight
Carbonic substance
Humidity
Fungi
Correct answer
Sunlight
With which of the following musical instruments was Ustad Alla Rakha primarily associated?
Sitar
Sarod
Tabla
Flute
Correct answer
Sitar
What is Brahmaputra River called in Arunachal Pradesh?
Tsangpo
Purab Ganga
Dihang
Mandakini
Correct answer
Tsangpo
Which feature of the Indian Constitution refers to the existence of more than one level of government in the country?
Radicalism
Federalism
Liberalism
Secularism
Correct answer
Radicalism
Which of the following rulers did NOT belong to Maurya dynasty?
Bindusara
Ashoka
Chandragupta
Bimbisara
Correct answer
Bindusara
Who among the following led of the famous Indigo Revolt in Bengal?
Mahatma Gandhi
Bishnu Charan Biswas and Digambar Biswas
Vasudev Balwant Phadke
Madari Pasi
Correct answer
Mahatma Gandhi
With respect to occupation, secondary activities include ______.
mining
administration
construction work
fishing
Correct answer
mining
Which of the following is an example of metalloid?
Indium
Gallium
Boron
Aluminium
Correct answer
Indium
The Tamil Nadu coast gets a large portion of its rain during ______.
October and November
August and September
December and January
February and March
Correct answer
October and November
The government budget gives a statement of the ______.
receipts and expenditure of the government
developments in the Indian economy
receipts of the government only
expenditure of the government only
Correct answer
receipts and expenditure of the government
______ is known as the energy currency of the cell.
DNA
ADP
ATP
RNA
Correct answer
DNA
Earthworm belongs to which group of animal kingdom?
Annelida
Mollusca
Arthropoda
Nematoda
Correct answer
Annelida
Who among the following has received the prestigious Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award 2021?
Sana Saeed
Harshaali Malhotra
Arjun Rampal
Jagannath Nivangune
Correct answer
Sana Saeed
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.