Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Which of the following Indian states has the highest number of people living per square kilometer as per 2011 Census?
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Delhi
Punjab
Correct answer
West Bengal
Which one of the following is the most populated district in India according to 2011 census?
Thane
North 24 Parganas
Bengaluru
Pune
Correct answer
Thane
Which of these mountain ranges is not among the ones separating India from the rest of Asia?
Hindukush mountains
Karakoram mountains
Himalayas
Arakanyoma
Correct answer
Hindukush mountains
Which Indian sprinter was stripped of her silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games due to a failed drug test?
P. T. Usha
Santhi Soundarajan
Dutee Chand
K. M. Beenamol
Correct answer
P. T. Usha
The introduction of which one of the following sectors in 1853 significantly altered the fortunes of towns, causing economic activities to shift away from traditional locations?
Railways
Cotton production
Silk route
Develop commerce
Correct answer
Railways
Match the following with the associated policies.
Warren Hastings a. Doctrine of lapse
Dalhousie b. Ring fence policy
Wellesley c. Subsidiary alliance
1 -- b, 2 -- a, 3 -- c
1 -- c, 2 -- a, 3 -- b
1 -- a, 2 -- b, 3 -- c
1 -- a, 2 -- c, 3 -- b
Correct answer
1 -- b, 2 -- a, 3 -- c
How many countries are there in South Asia?
5
6
7
8
Correct answer
5
What does HDI stand for?
Human Development Indicator
Human Demographic Index
Human Development Index
Human Distribution Index
Correct answer
Human Development Indicator
National Women's Day in India is being celebrated on 13th February in honor of which prominent woman's legacy?
Annie Besant
Aruna Asaf Ali
Sarojini Naidu
Savitribai Phule
Correct answer
Annie Besant
What is the major reason for the shrinking of the Himalayan glaciers?
Earthquakes
Acid rain
Global warming
Human settlement
Correct answer
Earthquakes
Which Indian leader received France's highest civilian award, the Legion of Honour, in 2023?
Narendra Modi
S. Jaishankar
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Nirmala Sitharaman
Correct answer
Narendra Modi
Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which of the following is correct regarding the punishment for mob lynching?
Only imprisonment up to 5 years is allowed
Punishable with up to 7 years, life imprisonment, or death
Mob lynching is treated as a bailable offence with a fine
Only life imprisonment is prescribed regardless of severity
Correct answer
Only imprisonment up to 5 years is allowed
Which QUAD country is the largest democracy in the world?
USA
India
Japan
Australia
Correct answer
USA
What is the primary source of energy driving the water cycle on Earth?
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Wind energy
Ocean tides
Correct answer
Geothermal energy
Why is the management of subsurface fluid reservoir important?
Only for environmental reasons
Only for economic reasons
For both economic and environmental reasons
For neither economic nor environmental reasons
Correct answer
Only for environmental reasons
What is another use of bleaching powder besides bleaching?
Making soap
Disinfecting drinking water
Making detergent
Making paint
Correct answer
Making soap
Which of the following is a direct tax collected by the government?
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Income Tax
Customs Duty
Excise Duty
Correct answer
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
In basketball, a player must release the ball within how many seconds when attempting a free throw?
5 seconds
10 seconds
15 seconds
20 seconds
Correct answer
5 seconds
Which is the only floating national park in the world?
Keoladeo National Park
Manas National Park
Keibul Lamjao National Park
Kaziranga National Park
Correct answer
Keoladeo National Park
Which one of the following states in India records the lowest female literacy rate as per the National Sample Survey 2018?
Jammu and Kashmir
Rajasthan
Arunachal Pradesh
Bihar
Correct answer
Jammu and Kashmir
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