Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
In which type of Megalith (grave/memorial) were the stone pieces set in a circular shape around the grave?
Cairn circle
Dolmen
Rock cut cave
Menhir
Correct answer
Cairn circle
Who among the following was Akbar’s revenue minister?
Tansen
Todar Mal
Raja Man Singh
Birbal
Correct answer
Tansen
The feature of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of _______.
Australia
Britain
Ireland
United States of America
Correct answer
Australia
Sundari trees are found in the ______.
Mahanadi delta
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Godavari delta
Muthupet delta
Correct answer
Mahanadi delta
In which state of India is the Natyanjali festival celebrated?
Goa
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Correct answer
Goa
The number of females per 1000 males in the population is called the ___________.
birth rate
sex ratio
death rate
literacy rate
Correct answer
birth rate
Who is the author of the book ‘Gone Girl’?
Damon Galgut
Gillian Flynn
Yann Martel
Anna Burns
Correct answer
Damon Galgut
______ includes all non-living components, such as air, cloud, dust, land, mountains, rivers, temperature, humidity, water, water vapour, sand, etc.
Biotic environment
Abiotic environment
Artificial environment
Healthy environment
Correct answer
Biotic environment
Name the album for which Pandit Ravi Shankar won the Grammy award in 1967.
Three Ragas
West Meets East
Concert for Bangladesh
Full circle
Correct answer
Three Ragas
The state legislative assembly has a strength of ____, with exceptions for smaller states.
600 to 1000
60 to 500
50 to 400
10 to 100
Correct answer
600 to 1000
Who among the following freedom fighters of India revived the Indian National Army ‘Azad Hind Fauj’ (which was formed in 1942 by Rash Behari Bose and Captain-General Mohan Singh) in the year 1943?
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Bhagat Singh
Subhas Chandra Bose
Correct answer
Mahatma Gandhi
Sattriya is a classical dance form of which Indian state?
Manipur
Karnataka
Assam
Kerala
Correct answer
Manipur
Which countries hosted the matches played in the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Egypt and Ethiopia
India and Bangladesh
United Arab Emirates and Oman
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Correct answer
Egypt and Ethiopia
Which of the following rivers of India drains into the Bay of Bengal?
Tapi
Godavari
Narmada
Mahi
Correct answer
Tapi
Who among the following Indian dancers was the first woman in Indian history to be nominated as a member of the Rajya Sabha?
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Madhuri Dixit
Mallika Sarabhai
Saroj Khan
Correct answer
Rukmini Devi Arundale
The Jagananna Smart Township scheme was launched by which state government of India?
Madhya Pradesh
Punjab
Odisha
Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer
Madhya Pradesh
What is the capital of India's neighbouring country Bhutan?
Thimphu
Dhaka
Beijing
Paro
Correct answer
Thimphu
Which of the following glands/organs in human body secretes bile juice?
Pancreas
Liver
Pituitary
Pineal
Correct answer
Pancreas
Bonalu is a Hindu festival celebrated to worship Goddess Mahakali in which of the following states?
Telangana
Assam
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Telangana
The steep rocky coast rising almost vertically above sea water is called ______.
sea caves
sea cliff
sea arches
ox-bow lake
Correct answer
sea caves
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.