GK POST 13) TOP 250 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS FOR SSC, UPSC, BANK EXAMS

TOP 250 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS FOR SSC, UPSC, BANK EXAMS

POST--13.


TOP PRACTICE GENARAL KNOWLEDGE  QUESTIONS FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS.




1) When was C.V. Raman received the Nobel prize award?
== 11 December 1930.

2) Who was the first woman IPS of India?
== Kiran Bedi.

3) Which ocean is the largest ocean in the world?
== Pacific Ocean.

4) Which country is known as 'Playground of Europe'?
== Switzerland.

5) Where is the Asia's biggest library located?
== In Chennai. India.

6) 'Dushyant Chautala' was in news recently. Who is he?
== President of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).

7) Who has recently been appointed as the India Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
== Ashok Amritraj.

8) Which country will soon become the first in the world to completely ban investment in fossil fuels?
== Ireland.

9) Which Indian-American cricket enthusiast announced plans to build as many as eight cricket stadiums across the US at an estimated cost of $2.4 billion?== Jignesh Pandya.

10)At which place Apple will begin manufacturing iPhones in India by the end of April 2017?
== Bengaluru.

11) Which country will host 2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup and 2017 FIBA Under-16 Women's Asian Championship?
== India.

12) What is the theme of Maritime Power Conference – 2017 held in New Delhi?
== The Blue Economy: Concept, Constituents and Development.

13)Which state has introduced Civil Service Awards to recognize the extra-ordinary services rendered by the government employees?
== Arunachal Pradesh.

14)ISRO has developed a facility responsible for the conceptualisation, design, manufacture, integration and testing of complex and novel satellite technologies. Identify its name.
== Telemetry & Telecommand Processor (TTCP).

15)Which animal has been kept as official mascot of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 unveiled recently in New Delhi?
== Clouded Leopard.

16) Which state has introduced a bill to facilitate the conduct of traditional buffalo race “Kambala” and bullock cart races in the state?
== Karnataka.

17)Who was the first educational minister of India?
== Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

18)Name the world's oldest working steam engine?
== 'Fairy Queen'.

19) When was the world's oldest engine 'Fairy Queen' constructed?
== In 1855.

20) Name the world's largest refugee camp?
== Dadaab

21) What is the long form of SEBI?
== Securities & Exchange Board of India.

22) Who is appointed as chairman of SEBI?
== Ajay Tyagi.

23) Where is the 'Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary' is located in India?
== In Goa.

24) Where is the Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University located in Maharashtra?
== at Nanded.

25) What is the national bird of India?
== Peacock.

26) Which is the most common element in the world?
== Hydrogen.

27) In which country the Leaning tower of Pisa is located?
== In Italy.

28) Which is the lightest element in the world?
== Hydrogen.

29) Who is the founder of TATA industries?
== Jamshedji Tata.

30) Where is the Sanchi Stupa is located?
== In Madhya Pradesh near Bhopal.

31) Which is the coldest place in the world?
== Antarctic.

32) Which game is national sport of Canada?
== Ice Hockey.

33)What is the Japan's national sport?
== Judo,Sumo.

34) How many feathers does a shuttle cock have?
== 16

35) Where is the headquarters of UNO located?
== at New York.

36) Which is the biggest shipping canal in the world?
== Suez Canal.

37) Tiananmen is a place in which country?
== China.

38) Which is the largest river of Asia?
== Yangtze.

39) Which land is called the land of the Dravidian speaking people?
== South of Deccan.

40) How long did Chandragupta Mauryan rule?
== 24 years.

41) Which is the most dangerous snake in Asia?
== Cobra.

42)Which is the largest snake?
== Python.

43) Which is the fastest growing plant?
== Bamboo.

44)Which animal is called 'the ship of the desert'?
== Camel.

45)Who are the only survivors in the Dead Sea?
== some micro-organisms.

46) Where does fall highest rainfall in India?
== at Cherapunji. (Meghalaya)

47) Which city is also known as diamond harbour?
== Kolkata.

48) When was Coca Cola established?
== 1886.

49) Which nation most drinks Coca Cola?
== Mexico.

50) Where is the The Golden Gate Bridge situated?
== San Francisco.



51) Where is the world's largest natural flower garden situated?
=== Dubai. The Dubai Miracle Garden.

52) "E-2020 initiative" ha upkram kontya babishi sambandhit aahe?
=== Maleriyache nirmulan.

53) Who is the author of the book "Becoming"?
=== Mitchell Obama.

54) Which is the India's first nuke submarine?
=== INS- Arihant.

55) Where is the headquarters of APEC is situated?
=== Singapore.

56) Which country will host 2022 winter Olympics?
=== China.

57) Which state ranks first in the NITI Aayog's Health Index of 2019?
=== Kerala.

58) How many volcanoes are in the"Rings of Fire"?
=== 452.

59) Who is the creator of Richter Scale?
=== Charles Francis Richter.

60) Where is the Port Diamond located?
=== South Africa.

61) Who was the first actress to receive Padmashree Award?
=== Nargis Dutt ( Fatima Rashid).

62) In which state of India the "Losoong" festival is celebrated?
=== Sikkim.

63) How many teams were participated in 2018 FIFA world cup?
=== 32 teams.

64) What was the rank of India in Global Peace Index 2018?
=== 136.

65) Who is the winner of Ramon Magsaysay award 2018?
=== Bharat Watwani and Sonam Wangchuck.

66) Which is the India's highest waterfall?
=== Kunchikal Waterfall (Karnataka) 455 m.

67) What is the state flower of Haryana?
=== Lotus.

68) In what state are the Elephant Falls located?
=== Meghalaya.

69) When was the constitution of India adopted?
=== 1949.

70) What is the minimum number of members in the State Legislative Council?
=== 40.

71)'Harmony OS' is the operating system launched by which company?
=== Huawei.

72) From India who received the Philip Kotler Presidential Award?
=== Narendra Modi.

73) Who become the first Indian to grab Australian Ladies PGA?
=== Vani Kapoor.

74) In which city the largest e-waste recycling plant of the world has been launched?
=== Dubai.

75) Which three countries have set up a payment channel called INSTEX with Iran?
=== Germany, France and the UK.

76) Which is the most common element in the world?
== Hydrogen.

77) In which country the Leaning tower of Pisa is located?
== In Italy.

78) Which is the lightest element in the world?
== Hydrogen.

79) Who is the founder of TATA industries?
== Jamshedji Tata.

80) Where is the Sanchi Stupa is located?
== In Madhya Pradesh near Bhopal.

81) Which is the coldest place in the world?
== Antarctic.

82) Which game is national sport of Canada?
== Ice Hockey.

83)What is the Japan's national sport?
== Judo,Sumo.

84) How many feathers does a shuttle cock have?
== 16

85) Where is the headquarters of UNO located?
== at New York.

86) Which is the biggest shipping canal in the world?
== Suez Canal.

87) Tiananmen is a place in which country?
== China.

88) Which is the largest river of Asia?
== Yangtze.

89) Which land is called the land of the Dravidian speaking people?
== South of Deccan.

90) How long did Chandragupta Mauryan rule?
== 24 years.

91) Which is the most dangerous snake in Asia?
== Cobra.

92)Which is the largest snake?
== Python.

93) Which is the fastest growing plant?
== Bamboo.

94)Which animal is called 'the ship of the desert'?
== Camel.

95)Who are the only survivors in the Dead Sea?
== some micro-organisms.

96) Where does fall highest rainfall in India?
== at Cherapunji. (Meghalaya)

97) Which city is also known as diamond harbour?
== Kolkata.

98) When was Coca Cola established?
== 1886.

99) Which nation most drinks Coca Cola?
== Mexico.

100) Where is the The Golden Gate Bridge situated?
== San Francisco.

101) What is the capital of Ukraine today?
=== Kyiv.

102) Who is the founder of Central Statistical Organisation?
Answer :-- Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.

103) Which is the state animal of Goa?
Answer :-- Gaur.

104) How many stars are on the Australian flag?
Answer :-- 6.

105) Which US state is known as The Garden State?
Answer: New Jersey.

106) Who has been elected as the president of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for 2025?
Answer :-- Dhananjay Shukla.

107) Which Bollywood actor attended the Arjuna Award ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan(2025)?
Answer :-- Kartik Aaryan.

108) Which is the state sport of Uttar Pradesh?
Answer :-- Hockey.

109) Where was Nizamuddin Auliya  born?
Answer : – Badaun (UP).

110) Who is known as the father of Kathak dance?
Answer: – Thakur Prasad.

111) Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi is located at..?
Answer: – Fursatganj (Amethi).

112) When was the World Bank established?
Answer :-- 1944.

113) When was the formation of Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited established?
Answer: – 2013.

114) Which State's Chief Minister has been awarded the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award for fear free state, in May 2023? (SSC-GD EXAM 2024)
Answer :-- Chief Minister of UP.

115) Which animal do not make any sound?
Answer :-- Giraffe. 

116) Which river primarily feeds into Lake Powell (USA)?
Answer :-- Colorado River.

117) Where is the 'Gir National Park' located?
Answer :-- Gujarat.

118) Which one is the largest hot desert in the world?
Answer :-- Sahara.

119) What is the official language of Brazil?
Answer :-- Portuguese.

120) Which country is home to the world's largest indoor theatre?
Answer :-- Philippines.

121) In which US state is Carrizo Plain National Monument?
Answer :--California. 

122) What yearly celebration takes place at Sydney Harbour, Australia?
ANSWER :-- Sydney New Year's Eve.

123) Who laid the foundation stone for the Thiruvalluvar Statue in Tamilnadu?
ANSWER :-- Morarji Desai.

124) In which region of Spain is Gaztelugatxe located?
ANSWER :-- Basque Country.

125) What is the northernmost point of Spain?
ANSWER :-- Punta de Estaca de Bares, Galicia.

126) Which is the smallest dolphin species?
ANSWER :-- Hector's.

127) Which animal is known as the 'Engineers of the ecosystem'?
ANSWER :-- Beavers. 

128) Name the Bhutan's mask dance?
ANSWER :-- Cham Dance.

129) According to Greek mythology, which god was raised on Naxos?
ANSWER :-- Zeus.

130) What was the first living creature sent into space?
ANSWER :-- Dog.

131) Which is the India's second-highest peak?
ANSWER :-- Nanda Devi.

132) What is the main symbolic meaning of Songkran?
ANSWER :-- Cleansing and renewal. 

133) What was Ambedkar's position in independent India's first government?
ANSWER :-- Minister of Law and Justice.

134) Which is the world's most valuable stolen painting?
ANSWER :--Vermeer's 'The Concert'.

135) Which is the national bird of Peru?
ANSWER :-- The Andean cock-of-the-rock.

136) Which was the world's first national park?
ANSWER :-- Yellowstone National Park (United States).

137) Which medical institute is set to introduce proton beam therapy for cancer treatment?
ANSWER :-- AIIMS, Bathinda.

138) Which state became the first in India to implement sub-categorisation within SC reservations?
ANSWER :-- Telangana.

139) Which Indian chef was named Harvard University's 'Person of the Year' (2025)?
ANSWER :-- Vikas Khanna.

140) Who will be the first Indian-origin musician to represent India at Coachella 2025?
ANSWER :-- Shannon K.

141) Who launched the revamped land records system called 'Bhu Bharati'?
ANSWER :-- Revanth Reddy.

142) “Ekuverin” is the joint military exercise between India and which country?
ANSWER :--Maldives.

143) What kind of disease is “Vitiligo” ?
ANSWER :--A disease causing loss of skin color in patches.

144) What is the 40-day period leading up to Easter called?
ANSWER :-- Lent.

145) Which light is ideal for stargazing?
ANSWER :--Red.

146) Which is the largest hot spring in the United States?
ANSWER :-- Grand Prismatic Spring.

147) Which Shakespeare play is also known as 'The Scottish Play' because of which superstition?
ANSWER :-- Macbeth.

148) Kenai Fjords National Park is home to which icefield?
ANSWER :-- Harding.

149) What is the name of the famous limestone cave in Bruce Peninsula National Park, Canada? 
ANSWER :-- Grotto.

150) Which is the world's tallest coastal redwood tree?
ANSWER :-- Hyperion.

151) Which is the first African reserve created by residents?
ANSWER :-- Moremi Game Reserve. 

152) Where is the 'Château de Villandry's gardens' located?
ANSWER :-- France.

153) What is the name of the summer constellation that looks like a hunter?
ANSWER :-- Orion.

154) Which jazz singer was known as the 'First Lady of Song'?
ANSWER :-- Ella Fitzgerald.

155) What is the name of the atmospheric phenomenon that causes shimmering heat waves?
ANSWER :-- Mirage.

156) When was the Gandhi-Irwin pact was signed?
ANSWER :-- 1931.

157)* Where was the 39th edition of the International Food and Hospitality Fair - AAHAR organized(2025)?
ANSWER:-- Delhi.

158) Which book series features Cair Paravel, a castle inspired by Dunluce Castle(UK)?
ANSWER :-- The Chronicles of Narnia.

159) Which is the third-highest peak in the world?
ANSWER :-- Kanchenjunga. 

160) *Through which spacecraft did NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth?
ANSWER:-- Crew Dragon.

161) Which US state hosts the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo?
ANSWER:-- Florida.

162) Name the bird which can fly backwards?
 Answer :-- Hummingbird. 

163) In which city was Rabindranath Tagore born?
ANSWER :-- Kolkata.

164) Which literary work earned Rabindranath Tagore the Nobel Prize in Literature?
ANSWER :-- Gitanjali.

165) What is a baby donkey called?
ANSWER:-- Foal.

166) On which date was 'Global Recycling Day' celebrated every year?
ANSWER:-- 18 March.

167) The design of the Minnesota State Capitol dome was influenced by which building?
ANSWER:-- St. Peter's Basilica.

168) Which US state is home to the International Mother's Day Shrine?
ANSWER:-- West Virginia.

169) Where is the 'Torres del Paine National Park' is located?
ANSWER:-- Chile. 

170) Where is the 'Disneyland' located?
ANSWER:-- California, USA.

171) In which country the 'Great Barrier Reef' is located?
ANSWER:-- Australia.

172) Where is the 'Jurong Bird Park' located?
ANSWER:-- Singapore.

173) Who is the "Father of Algebra"?
ANSWER:-- Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.

174)  Where is the  'Porto Flavia in Sulcis-Iglesiente' located?
ANSWER:- Italy.

175) Where is the 'Palace of Westminster' is located?
ANSWER:-- London.

176) What natural event regularly floods parts of Venice?
ANSWER:-- High tide. 

177) PM MITRA scheme was implemented by which ministry?
ANSWER:-- Ministry of Textiles.

178) Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is located in which state?
ANSWER:-- Maharashtra.

179) South Georgia Island, lies in which ocean?
ANSWER:--  South Atlantic Ocean.

180) What is the national dress of Japan?
ANSWER:-- Kimono.

181) Ustad Mohi Bahauddin Dagar is a legendary musician associated with which of the following musical instruments?(RRB NTPC 2022).
ANSWER:-- Rudra Veena.

182) Which of the following folk dances is from Himachal
Pradesh? [RRB ALP 2019]
A) Nati B) Lezim
C) Bagurumba D) Giddha
ANSWER:-- a)Nati.

183) *On which date is 'World Sparrow Day' celebrated every year?
ANSWER:-- 20 March.

184) In which US state is mountain 'Mount Hamilton' is located?
ANSWER:-- California.

185) Which popular folk dance of Himachal Pradesh has a Yagya  performed by the dancers at the end of the dance performance as a homage to the Gods and Goddesses? (RRB NTPC 2022)
ANSWER:-- Nati.

186) Which state of India is famous for 'Dhokla'?
ANSWER:-- Gujarat.

187) In which state did Bharatanatyam originate? (RRB JE 2019).
ANSWER:-- Tamil Nadu.

188) The Wangala Festival is primarily celebrated in ______?(RRB NTPC 2022).
ANSWER:-- 1)Meghalaya.

189)* In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro?
Answer :-- Tanzania.

190)* Which indigenous group lives around Amboseli National Park?
Answer :-- Maasai.

191) Which soil has high salinity and alkalinity?
ANSWER:-- Saline and alkaline soil.

192) What is the long form of DTI(Money Terms)?
ANSWER:-- Debt-To-Income.

193) Kanchenjunga, the highest peak in India, is part of which mountain range?
ANSWER:-- Himalayas.

194)  What is the national flower of Japan?
ANSWER:-- Cherry Blossom (Sakura).

195) What element does "O" represent on the periodic table?
ANSWER:-- Oxygen.

196) Which beach is known as one of the best urban beaches in Europe located in Las Palmas?
ANSWER:-- Las Canteras Beach.

197) What is the height of the 'Statue of Unity' ?
ANSWER:-- 182 meters (597 feet).

198) Which river of India crosses the tropic of cancer twice?
ANSWER:-- Mahi river.

199) Which country is the largest producer of ginger and garlic in the world?
ANSWER:-- China.

200)  Who is known as the 'Napolean of India'?
ANSWER:-- Samudragupta.

201) Where can you find a school of blacktip barracudas in Egypt?
ANSWER:-- Shark Reef in Ras Mohammed National Park.

202) What is a traditional dwelling used by nomadic herders in Mongolia?
ANSWER:-- Yurt.

203) What color is the fur of a Bengal tiger?
ANSWER:-- Orange.

204) Who was crowned at Agra Fort in 1530, marking the beginning of a significant Mughal dynasty?
ANSWER:-- Humayun.

205) What type of vegetation was traditionally grown by early Hawaiians in the Kalalau Valley?
ANSWER:-- Taro.

206) What type of cultural heritage is prominently displayed at the Fruita petroglyphs in Capitol Reef National Park?
ANSWER:-- Rock engravings.

207) What is the genus name of the sunflower?
ANSWER:-- Helianthus.

208) Which day is celebrated as International Owl Awareness Day?
ANSWER:-- 4th August.

209) What forms the tide pools in La Jolla, California?
ANSWER:-- Erosion of sandstone and limestone.

210) What vital skills do juvenile ring-tailed lemurs practice by pulling their own tails?
ANSWER:-- Balance and coordination.

211) What natural feature is Malshej Ghat best known for?
ANSWER:-- Cascading waterfalls.

212) Which reserve in Kenya is renowned for having a substantial population of lions?
ANSWER:-- Maasai Mara National Reserve.

213) Which mountain range is highlighted in relation to Santa Maddalena?
ANSWER:-- Dolomites.

214) What is World Elephant Day primarily focused on?
ANSWER:-- Raising awareness about elephant conservation.

215) Through how many states the Tropic of Cancer passes away in India?
ANSWER:-- 8 States.

216) What notable activity was once permitted at Corona Arch before being banned?
ANSWER:-- Swinging from ropes.

217) What is the notable feature of Piz Nair Wall?
ANSWER:-- Challenging downhill skiing.

218) What is the elevation gain of the Avalanche Lake(Tamilnadu) trail?
ANSWER:-- 300 meters.

219) In which country the Lyngvig Lighthouse located?
ANSWER:-- Denmark.

220)  *Where is Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary located in India?
ANSWER:-- Rajasthan. 

221) What is the primary habitat preference of wheatears?
ANSWER:-- Wide-open spaces.

222) Which waterfalls is known as niagara falls of India?
ANSWER:-- Chitrakote waterfalls.

223) On which river 'Elephant waterfalls' situated?
ANSWER:-- Umngot River.

224) Which is the smallest district in Meghalaya?
ANSWER:-- South West Garo Hills.

225)  Where is the Kopili Reservoir located?
ANSWER:-- Assam.

226) Who was the first Governor of Meghalaya?
ANSWER:-- Braj Kumar Nehru ICS (Retd).

227) Which planet is closest to the sun?
ANSWER:-- Mercury.

228) Which river divides Garo Hills into two parts?
ANSWER:-- The Simsang river.

229) What is the primary architectural style of the Cathedral of St. Barbara in Kutná Hora?
ANSWER:-- Gothic.

230) Which element was introduced to the Cathedral of St. Barbara later by the Jesuits?
ANSWER:-- Baroque elements.

231) When was LIC established?
ANSWER:-- 1 September 1956.

232) Which city has India's first solar-powered railway station?
ANSWER:-- Guwahati, Assam.

233) Which is India's largest National Park?
ANSWER:-- Hemis National Park(Ladakh,J&K).

234) Which is the cleanest river in India?
ANSWER:-- Umngot river(Meghalaya).

235) What do whale sharks primarily feed on?
ANSWER:-- Plankton.

236) How tall is Scotts Bluff National Monument(USA)?
ANSWER:-- 800 feet.

237) Where is the Sunderban Tiger Reserve is located?
ANSWER:-- West Bengal.

238) When was  British started the first train in India?
ANSWER:-- on 16 April 1853.

239) In which Schedule the functions and powers of Panchayats are described?
ANSWER:--  in the 11th Schedule.

240) Where is the 'Chandraprabha Sanctuary' is located in India?
ANSWER:-- Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh.

241) Where is the 'Ghana Bird Sanctuary', also known as 'Keoladeo National Park' or 'Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary', is located?
ANSWER:-- Rajasthan.

242) Musi river is a tributary of which river?
ANSWER:-- the Krishna River.

243) When was the University of Bombay established?
ANSWER:-- 1857.

244) On which bank of river the City of Kurnul(AP) situated?
ANSWER:-- Tungbhadra river.

245) On which bank of river the City of Hajipur situated?
ANSWER:-- Ganga river.

246) On which bank of river the City of Bharuch situated?
ANSWER:-- Narmada river.

247) Which line divides India and Bhutan?
ANSWER:-- McMohan Line.

248) Which country is the 38th parallel between?
ANSWER:-- North Korea and South Korea.

249) What is the earlier name for the Motława river(Poland) that Gdańsk derives its name from?
ANSWER:-- Gdania.

250) When is International Literacy Day celebrated?
ANSWER:-- 9/8/2025 12:00:00 AM.











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