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 rulers of Mewar was defeated by Babur in the Battle of Khanwa (1527 AD)?
Rana Sanga
Ahmed Shah I
Rana Kumbha Karan
Alauddin Khalji
Correct answer
Rana Sanga
Ugadi is an important festival of which state?
Karnataka
Haryana
Bihar
Goa
Correct answer
Karnataka
Which of the following was formed to maintain and develop road networks in Indian border areas for easy accessibility and connectivity?
Border Roadways Authority
Border Roads Organisation
Indian Border Roadways
Border Authority of India
Correct answer
Border Roadways Authority
Kalbelia is a tribal dance form of which Indian state?
Rajasthan
Kerala
Meghalaya
Goa
Correct answer
Rajasthan
Which Article of the Constitution of India states the 'Right to freedom of speech and expression'?
Article 370
Article 200
Article 19
Article 377
Correct answer
Article 370
In which of the following battles in 326 BC did Alexander the Great defeat Porus of Paurav?
Battle of Plassey
Battle of Sakala
Kalinga War
Battle of the Hydaspes
Correct answer
Battle of Plassey
Vikas has an income of ₹2.5 lakhs. Which of the following tax slabs of India is applicable for him?
0.2
0.1
0.05
Nil
Correct answer
0.2
Which of the following countries shares their land boundary with India?
Bhutan
Indonesia
Vietnam
Uzbekistan
Correct answer
Bhutan
Who among the following Indian classical dancers/dancers was/was the recipient of the Padma Bhushan award?
K. Chellay
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Vanraj Bhatia
Thanjavur Shankar Iyer
Correct answer
K. Chellay
Who among the following is the author of 'Abhinaya Darpana'?
Amarsingh
Sushrut
Yask
Nandikeshwar
Correct answer
Amarsingh
In March 2022, 'Stree Manoraksha Project' was launched by _______.
Smriti Irani
Uma Bharti
Mamta Banarjee
Vasundhara Raj
Correct answer
Smriti Irani
Who among the following athletes won India’s first gold medal in Javelin Throw at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Leander Paes
Deepika Kumari
Mary Kom
Neeraj Chopra
Correct answer
Leander Paes
The maximum temperature of the day occurs generally ___________.
in the afternoon
in the early morning
at midnight
in the evening
Correct answer
in the afternoon
Which of the following statements about Paramhansa Mandalis is INCORRECT?
They were primarily interested in breaking caste rules.
Its founders did not believe in God.
It was founded in 1849 in Maharashtra.
They also advocated for widow remarriage and women’s education.
Correct answer
They were primarily interested in breaking caste rules.
The heart of a fish has ______ chambers.
three
five
four
two
Correct answer
three
Pramod Sawant took the oath as the Chief Minister of which state in March 2022?
Maharashtra
Goa
Gujarat
Karnataka
Correct answer
Maharashtra
Who among the following Indian singers is addressed as the Nightingale of India?
Lata Mangeshkar
Shreya Ghoshal
Arijit Singh
Sunidhi Chauhan
Correct answer
Lata Mangeshkar
Select the correct statement
There are only 2 basic components of a cell-cytoplasm and nucleus.
The cytoplasm and nucleus are enclosed within the cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane.
The membrane separates ribosomes and mitochondria of a cell.
The plasma membrane does not allow inward movement of the substance.
Correct answer
There are only 2 basic components of a cell-cytoplasm and nucleus.
In India, primitive form of cultivation is known as ‘Jhumming’ in the ______.
Western Ghats
south-eastern region
Himalayan belt
north-eastern region
Correct answer
Western Ghats
Which country is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar?
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Indonesia
China
Correct answer
Bangladesh
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.