Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
An alliance formed by political parties after elections when no party has been able to get adequate seats to form a clear majority is called ______.
coalition
appropriation
allegiance
prorogation
Correct answer
coalition
According to the Indian Constitution, all are fundamental rights, EXCEPT:
right against exploitation
right to property
right to equality
right to freedom
Correct answer
right against exploitation
______ in Gujarat was the emporium of western trade during the Mughal Period.
NavsarI
Narmada
Porbandar
Surat
Correct answer
NavsarI
Manish Pandey played for which team in IPL 2022?
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Lucknow Super Giants
Gujarat Titans
Delhi Capitals
Correct answer
Sunrisers Hyderabad
In November 2021, who launched Tejasvini and Hausala schemes in Jammu?
Rajnath Singh
Nirmala Sitharaman
Narendra Modi
Amit Shah
Correct answer
Rajnath Singh
Nati is a folk dance of which Indian state?
Himachal Pradesh
Bihar
Kerala
Nagaland
Correct answer
Himachal Pradesh
According to the Census of India 2011, among all the states/UTs Kerala occupied the ______ position in terms of literacy.
fifth
third
second
first
Correct answer
fifth
Megasthenes, an ambassador, was sent to the court of ______ by the Greek ruler of West Asia, the Seleucus Nicator.
Bindusara
Chandragupta
Samprati
Ashoka
Correct answer
Bindusara
Who wrote the book ‘Gulamgiri’?
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Narayana Guru
Jyotirao Phule
Ghasidas
Correct answer
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Mrinalini Sarabhai is known for which of the following classical dance forms?
Bharatanatyam and Kathak
Kathak and Kathakali
Bharatanatyam and Kathakali
Kathak and Odissi
Correct answer
Bharatanatyam and Kathak
In India, which organisation is responsible for collecting data related to unemployment?
NITI Aayog
Securities and Exchange Board of India
National Sample Survey Organisation
Planning Commission
Correct answer
NITI Aayog
What is the atomic number of hydrogen in the Mendeleev's periodic table?
1
11
5
15
Correct answer
1
Who among the following Mughal rulers built the Agra Fort?
Babur
Shahjahan
Jahangir
Akbar
Correct answer
Babur
Which of the following festivals is associated with Arunachal Pradesh?
Pongal
Ugadi
Wangala
Solung
Correct answer
Pongal
Which of the following football teams won the Indian Super League 2021-2022?
Kerala Blasters FC
ATK Mohun Bagan FC
Mumbai City FC
Hyderabad FC
Correct answer
Kerala Blasters FC
Which of the following Indian rivers is also referred to as ‘Dakshin Ganga’?
Godavari River
Krishna River
Sutlej River
Mahanadi River
Correct answer
Godavari River
According to their capacity, roads are classified into how many classes in India?
Five
Nine
Six
Three
Correct answer
Five
Who is the author of the book ‘A Suitable Boy’?
Vikram Seth
Devdutt Pattanaik
Khushwant Singh
Arundhati Roy
Correct answer
Vikram Seth
With which musical instrument is Hariprasad Chaurasia associated?
Sitar
Flute
Tabla
Santoor
Correct answer
Sitar
In which year did Mahatma Gandhi arrive in India from South Africa?
1911
1909
1913
1915
Correct answer
1911
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.