Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Ethanoic acid is also known as glacial acetic acid as it:
freezes in cold climate
crystallizes easily
is a liquid during winter
is volatile during winter
Correct answer
freezes in cold climate
Which of the following is a complex substance that provides structural strength to plants?
Cellulose
Xylem
Cytoplasm
Phloem
Correct answer
Cellulose
In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi organised a satyagraha for the peasants of Kheda district of Gujarat. The satyagraha was for the demand of:
better quality seeds
improvement in irrigation facilities
relaxation in revenue collection
a health centre
Correct answer
better quality seeds
Which of the following dance forms is derived from martial arts practices?
Chhau
Jhora
Bharatanatyam
Ghoomar
Correct answer
Chhau
In the context of BHIM UPI, what does 'I' stand for in BHIM?
Interface
Interfere
Insurance
Identity
Correct answer
Interface
Who among the following was the prime minister of India in 1978?
Gulzari Lal Nanda
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Charan Singh
Morarji Desai
Correct answer
Gulzari Lal Nanda
Who won the Australian Open title of 2020 in the Men's singles event held in Melbourne?
Rajeev Ram
Joe Salisbury
Dominic Thiem
Novak Djokovic
Correct answer
Rajeev Ram
The entire northern plains of India are made of:
black soil
alluvial soil
yellow soil
arid soil
Correct answer
black soil
The festival 'Anthurium' is celebrated in:
Mizoram
Manipur
Assam
Nagaland
Correct answer
Mizoram
Who won the World Food Prize in June 2020 for his contribution towards developing soil saving techniques to increase food production?
Rattan Lal
A Gopalakrishnan
M. Krishna Reddy
I Sekar
Correct answer
Rattan Lal
Which of the following hills is NOT located in Meghalaya?
Jaintia
Khasi
Garo
Javadi
Correct answer
Jaintia
Who among the following sports persons was a winner of the Padma Shri in 2020?
Manika Batra
Poonam Yadav
Rani Rampal
Deepti Sharma
Correct answer
Manika Batra
Which of the following is the oldest of the Vedas?
Atharvaveda
Samaveda
Yajurveda
Rigveda
Correct answer
Atharvaveda
Which among the following is included in the gross domestic product?
Sale of used goods
Bartered goods and services
Sales of final goods
Transfer payments
Correct answer
Sale of used goods
Which book among the following did Kiran Desai author?
The Interpreter of Maladies
The God of Small Things
The Inheritance of Loss
The Glass Palace
Correct answer
The Interpreter of Maladies
In 1862, the High Court was first established at:
Gwalior
Delhi
Madras
Jhansi
Correct answer
Gwalior
Which of the following oceans is the third largest in the world?
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Correct answer
Pacific Ocean
In which year did the Government of India pass the Disabilities Act?
1997
1992
1995
1993
Correct answer
1997
Who was the first Mughal emperor?
Babur
Jahangir
Sher Shah Suri
Humayun
Correct answer
Babur
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used for cooking in homes is a combination of:
propane and butane
methane and butane
hexane and propane
methane and propane
Correct answer
propane and butane
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.