Current affairs and static general knowledge — history, geography, polity, economy, science, sports, awards, books, and important days as asked in the general awareness section.
Natya Sangeet is a form of musical play in classical music still prevalent in Maharashtra. Bal Gandharava is an exponent of this musical form. What is actual name of Balgandharva?
Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
Narayan Shripad Rajhans
Mallikarjun Mansur
Vishnu Digambar Paluskar
Correct answer
Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
In which of the following places the Indian National Congress passed the resolution of Purna Swaraj?
Lahore
Madras
Bombay
Karachi
Correct answer
Lahore
Technetium, the first artificially produced element used in many medical diagnostic imaging scans, is found in which group of the periodic table?
Group 7
Group 12
Group 14
Group 19
Correct answer
Group 7
The first train steamed off from Mumbai to ________.
Pune
Malad
Thane
Nagpur
Correct answer
Pune
From which country were the ideals of justice of the Indian Constitution borrowed?
The USSR
The UK
The US
Japan
Correct answer
The USSR
Mahatma Gandhi called a halt to the Non-Cooperation Movement after the Chauri Chaura incident. Where among the following places is Chauri Chaura located?
Lucknow
Mathura
Meerut
Gorakhpur
Correct answer
Lucknow
Whom did Lord Curzon entrust as architect for Victoria Memorial Hall?
Robert Chisholm
William Emerson
Herbert Baker
Henry Irwin
Correct answer
Robert Chisholm
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution enforces that it is the duty of the State to apply directive principles in making laws?
Article 36
Article 38
Article 39
Article 37
Correct answer
Article 36
What are ribosomes made up of?
Only RNA
Only proteins
Only DNA
Proteins and RNA
Correct answer
Only RNA
Cheraw dance belongs to which of the following states?
Nagaland
Gujarat
Mizoram
Uttarakhand
Correct answer
Nagaland
73rd Amendment Act 1992 makes provisions for a 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all the states having population of above:
20 lakh
10 lakh
15 lakh
5 lakh
Correct answer
20 lakh
Which of the following rivers is NOT related to the coastal plain of India?
Krishna
Mahanadi
Brahmaputra
Kaveri
Correct answer
Krishna
Who among the following is the author of the book ‘The Peacock Garden’?
Anita Desai
Indu Sundaresan
Arundhati Roy
Shashi Deshpande
Correct answer
Anita Desai
‘Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story’ was authored by whom among the following personalities in addition to Peter Petre?
Andre Agassi
Pete Sampras
Malcom X
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Correct answer
Andre Agassi
In respect of Arunachal Pradesh, the Governor has special responsibility under ________ of the Constitution of India with respect to law and order and in discharge of his functions in relation thereto.
Article 359 A
Article 380 A
Article 371 H
Article 361 H
Correct answer
Article 359 A
In ethylene (C2H4), hybridisation of carbon atoms is:
sp2
sp3d
Sp
sp3
Correct answer
sp2
The battle of Khanwa was fought between the forces of the Babur and the Rajput forces led by:
Ibrahim Lodi
Rana Sanga
Medini Rai
Mahmud Lodi
Correct answer
Ibrahim Lodi
Who among the following is the longest serving Chief Minister of a state?
Lal Thanhawla
Gegong Apang
Jyoti Basu
Pawan Kumar Chamling
Correct answer
Lal Thanhawla
According to Census 2011, what is the estimated percentage of people below the poverty line in rural areas?
27.09%
13.04%
18.90%
25.70%
Correct answer
27.09%
Who among the following musicians played Carnatic music with Ghatam?
Ramnad Raghavan
TH Vinayakram
Ali Akbar Khan
KV Prasad
Correct answer
Ramnad Raghavan
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.