Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Bombay State was split along linguistic lines, forming Maharashtra and _______, in the year 1960.
Gujarat
Karnataka
Rajasthan
Goa
Correct answer
Gujarat
'Sagol Kangjei' of Manipur has been adapted worldwide by the enthusiasts of this sport as ______.
Polo
Fencing
Rugby
Judo
Correct answer
Polo
Who among the following made the first the compound microscope?
William Gilbert
Zacharias Janssen
John Harington
Galileo Galilei
Correct answer
William Gilbert
'Banabhatta', well known for his literary works, flourished during the reign of _______.
Ashoka
Bindusara
Chandragupta II
Harshavardhana
Correct answer
Ashoka
People who wear bifocal lenses have _______.
hypermetropia
myopia
presbyopia
cataract
Correct answer
hypermetropia
'Chethiyagiri Vihara' is a _______ festival celebrated in Sanchi.
Jain
Sikh
Hindu
Buddhist
Correct answer
Jain
What was the name of the operation that led to the annexation of the Hyderabad State into India?
Operation Sunrise
Operation Unity
Operation Polo
Operation Gateway
Correct answer
Operation Sunrise
Whose autobiography is titled 'Sunny Days'?
Sourav Ganguly
Sachin Tendulkar
Sunil Gavaskar
Anil Kumble
Correct answer
Sourav Ganguly
The five-year plans of India were centralised economic and social growth programmes modelled after those prevalent in _______.
the USSR
the US
Germany
Norway
Correct answer
the USSR
What is the term 'circadian rhythm' associated with?
Movement of a merry-go-round
Heart beat
Body clock
Movement of a pendulum
Correct answer
Movement of a merry-go-round
Which state of India was ruled by the Ningthouja dynasty?
Manipur
Haryana
Gujarat
Assam
Correct answer
Manipur
The _______ is the term used for the reactions of photosynthesis that use the energy stored by the light-dependent reactions to form glucose and other carbohydrate molecules.
bloom cycle
rock cycle
macroscopic cycle
calvin cycle
Correct answer
bloom cycle
Which state in India celebrates the 'Sundareswara Festival'?
Madhya Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Kerala
Goa
Correct answer
Madhya Pradesh
In which year did the Indian Constituent Assembly adopt Article 370 of the Constitution of India, ensuring special status and internal autonomy for Jammu and Kashmir?
1952
1949
1961
1950
Correct answer
1952
In which Indian state is the Tsomgo Lake located?
Nagaland
Arunachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Mizoram
Correct answer
Nagaland
Who among the following has served as the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India?
Pranab Mukherjee
Ramaswamy Venkataraman
Pratibha Patil
Giani Zail Singh
Correct answer
Pranab Mukherjee
Who among the following is the ‘Visitor’ to all central universities of India?
President of India
Chairman, University Grants Commission
Union Minister of Human Resources Development
Vice-President of India
Correct answer
President of India
Which of the following is the state dance of Rajasthan?
Kachi Ghodi
Kalbelia
Kathputli
Ghoomar
Correct answer
Kachi Ghodi
Which of the following is the primary component of quartz?
Aluminium
Silica
Zinc
Iron
Correct answer
Aluminium
Who was the captain of the Indian team at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020?
Veda Krishnamurthy
Shafali Verma
Richa Ghosh
Harmanpreet Kaur
Correct answer
Veda Krishnamurthy
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.