Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
______, a festival of the Galo tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, is celebrated in April every year.
Doljatra
Ali Ai Ligang
Mopin
Me Dum Me Phi
Correct answer
Doljatra
Moved by the Swadeshi Movement, ______ painted his famous image of Bharat Mata portraying her as an ascetic figure.
Jyotirindranath Tagore
Abanindranath Tagore
Satyendranath Tagore
Dwijendranath Tagore
Correct answer
Jyotirindranath Tagore
Which of the following princely states was annexed by the British under the pretext of 'misgovernment of the Nawab'?
Awadh
Nagpur
Satara
Udaipur
Correct answer
Awadh
Which of the following statements about the Reserve Bank of India is INCORRECT?
The Reserve Bank of India commenced operations in 1935.
In 1931, the Indian Central Banking Enquiry Committee revived the issue of the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India as the Central Bank for India.
In 1929, the Hilton Young Commission recommended the establishment of a central bank to be called the 'Reserve Bank of India'.
The Reserve Bank of India Act was enacted in 1934.
Correct answer
The Reserve Bank of India commenced operations in 1935.
Where was the first jute mill set up at West Bengal in 1855?
Sreerampur
Rishra
Mesra
Howrah
Correct answer
Sreerampur
The Kamakhya Temple is located in ______.
Agartala
Guwahati
Kohima
Imphal
Correct answer
Agartala
Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by ingesting polluted water?
Meningitis
Typhoid
Rabies
Cholera
Correct answer
Meningitis
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Metals have high melting points.
Metals are good conductors of heat.
Lead and mercury are best conductors of heat.
Pure metals have a shining surface
Correct answer
Metals have high melting points.
Hafiz (Hafez) was a ______ century poet whose collection of poems is known as 'Diwan' or 'Diwan-e-Hafiz'.
14th
17th
16th
15th
Correct answer
14th
Which of the following Acts was enacted in British India in the year 1878?
Indian Contract Act
East India Stock Dividend Redemption Act
Transfer of Property Act
Vernacular Press Act
Correct answer
Indian Contract Act
Which of the following books was written by James Mill, a Scottish economist, in 1817?
The History of British in India
The Great Mutiny
Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
A Passage to India
Correct answer
The History of British in India
Which of the following is NOT a natural acid-base indicator?
Red cabbage leaves
Thyme leaves
Geranium flowers
Petunia flowers
Correct answer
Red cabbage leaves
Who is the first Indian cricketer to have twin centuries in his maiden appearance as a Test opener?
Rohit Sharma
MS Dhoni
Shikhar Dhawan
Virat Kohli
Correct answer
Rohit Sharma
The Kodava community of Coorg worships weapons during the _______ festival.
Bhagoria
Kailpodh
Thaipusam
Madai
Correct answer
Bhagoria
The Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal is threatened by the ongoing:
magnetite mining
copper mining
hematite mining
dolomite mining
Correct answer
magnetite mining
Which of the following books is written by Rajendra Prasad?
An Autobiography: Towards Freedom
Glimpses of World History
The Discovery of India
India Divided
Correct answer
An Autobiography: Towards Freedom
After the Battle of Plassey, _______ was made Nawab of the Bengal.
Sirajuddhaula
Mir Jafar
Alivardi Khan
Mir Kasim
Correct answer
Sirajuddhaula
As per the Companies Act, 2013, a dividend declared by a company but not paid or claimed within ______ days from the date of declaration is to be transferred to the Unpaid Dividend Account.
90
60
120
30
Correct answer
90
The monthly maintenance amount of Rs. ______ payable by children to parents, set by the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2007, was removed by the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
10,000
8,000
5,000
12,000
Correct answer
10,000
Who among the following is a professional football player?
Magnus Carlsen
Peter Svidler
Boris Gelfand
Sadio Mane
Correct answer
Magnus Carlsen
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.