GK POST 15
250 TOP PRACTICE GK QUESTIONS
FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS.
2)* Ruqiaya Sultan Begum was the wife of which Mughal Rular?
3) Which country recently launched Hydrogen powered train?
4) What is the currency of Sweden?
5) Which country hosted the 2018 Asian Games?
6) Who was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh?
7) Which is the biggest desert in the world?
ANSWER:-- Sahara Desert.
8) Which is the world's oldest known city?
ANSWER:-- Damascus.
9) Which is the national flower of Britain?
ANSWER:--Rose.
10) Who founded the Red Cross?
ANSWER:-- Jean Henri Durant.
11) Who discovered the Australia?
ANSWER:-- James Cook.
12) Which is the largest library in the world?
ANSWER:-- United States Library of Congress, Washington DC.
13) What is the national flower of China?
ANSWER:-- Narcissus.
14) Where was the first industrial revolution took place?
ANSWER:-- England.
15) Which person is called the father of modern Italy?
ANSWER:-- G. Garibaldi.
16) Who was the first woman Prime Minister
of Britain?
ANSWER:-- Margaret Thatcher.
17) What was the earlier name of Sri Lanka?
ANSWER:-- Ceylon.
18) Which is the largest river in France?
ANSWER:-- Lore.
19) Who was the first negro to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
ANSWER:-- Ralph Johnson Bunche.
20) Which city is also known as the 'city of skyscrapers'?
ANSWER:-- New York.
21) The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project, completed with the help of Japan, is on the river...?
ANSWER:-- Godavari river.
22) The principle copper deposits of india lie in which places in country?
ANSWER:-- Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar.
23) The only private sector refinery set up by Reliance Petroleum Ltd. is located at....?
ANSWER:-- Jamnagar (Gujrat)
24) The number of major languages, recognized in the Indian Union as official languages, are.....?
ANSWER:-- 22.
25) Which atomic power station in India is built completely indigenously?
ANSWER:-- Kalpakkam.
ANSWER:-- 18 years.
52) A sushi is a Japanese dish, traditionally wrap ped in...?
53) The dance move 'pirouette' is associated with which of these dance forms?
54) The Greek referred to this state as 'Pentapotamia' an inland delta of five converging rivers. Name this state.
== Punjab.
55) Which footwear, apparel and equipment brand is named after the Greek goddess of victory?
== Nike.
56) 'Malgudi Days' is a collection of short stories by which author?
== R.K. Narayan.
57) Which Indian airport recently announced launching the use of face recognition as boarding pass for passengers by 2019.?
== Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
58) What is the chemical symbol of lead?
== Pb.
59) The agricultural festival of 'Nuakhai' has started in which state?
== Odisha.
60) When did the Apple iPhone first become available?
== 2007.
61) Ablutophobia is the fear of....?
== Bathing.
62) 'Chholiya' often referred to as 'Sword Dance', is the traditional folk dance form associated with which state?
== Uttarakhand.
63).............. is the largest moon in our solar system, having a diameter larger than either Mercury or Pluto?
== Ganymede.
64) Which one of the seven sister states hosts the famous Hornbill Festival?
== Nagaland.
65) Which natural phenomenon is also known as the 'Northern Lights'?
== Aurora borealis.
66) Which planet in our solar system is named after the Roman god of war?
== Mars.
67) Who was the first woman to fly a plane across the Atlantic ocean?
== Amelia Earhart.
68) What temperature water boil at?
== 100C.
69) In which year Microsoft established?
== 1975.
70) Who was the founder of Bose Corporation?
== Amar Bose.
71) Where can you find the smallest bone in the human body?
== Ear.
72) A caterpillar does not stay a caterpillar for its entire life. What does it change into?
== Butterfly or Moth.
73) Which place in India holds Guinness world record of being the wettest place on Earth?
== Mawsynram, Meghalaya.
74) On September 24,2010 ISRO's Mars Orbiter mission completed--------- years orbiting around the red planet?
== 4.
75) What tea is named after a British Prime Minister?
== Earl Grey.
78) When was the famous Ornithologist and naturalist Salim Ali born?
ANSWER:-- Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Bridge(Assam).
158) Which village is known as the Asia's cleanest village?
ANSWER:-- Mawlynnong,Meghalaya(India).
159) In which country the 'Scotts Bluff National Monument' located?
ANSWER:-- USA.
160) In which state the Bandhavgarh National Park is located in India ?
ANSWER:-- Madhya Pradesh.
161) When was the Planning Commission was established?
ANSWER:-- on 15 March 1950.
162) Where is the headquarters of CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) is located?
ANSWER:-- in New Delhi.
163) In which sate of India Tuticorin Port is located?
ANSWER:-- in Tamil Nadu.
164) Where is the 'Tungabhadra Sanctuary' located in India?
ANSWER:-- Karnataka.
165) Where is the 'Corbett National Park' is located in India?
ANSWER:-- Uttarakhand.
166) When was the University of Madras established?
ANSWER:-- 1857.
167) On which bank of river the City of Nellore(AP) situated?
ANSWER:-- Pennar river.
168) On which bank of river the City of Munger situated?
ANSWER:-- Ganga river.
169) On which bank of river the City of Vadodara situated?
ANSWER:-- Vishwamitri river.
170) Which line divides India and Afghanistan?
ANSWER:-- 1999.
173) When was 'SAARC' established?
ANSWER:-- 1985 Kathmandu(Nepal).
174) When was the 'Olive Ridley Turtle Project' established?
ANSWER:-- 1975.
175) What is a major characteristic of the trails in Point Reyes National Seashore(Pacific Ocean)?
ANSWER:-- They stretch for over 220 kilometres.
176) What is the approximate size of Olympic National Park(USA)?
ANSWER:-- 3,500 square kilometres.
177) Which is the fastest train of India?
ANSWER:-- Namo Bharat.
178) Where was India’s largest and modern sports complex inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah?
ANSWER:-- Ahmedabad.
179) What is the German Beer Purity Law known as?
ANSWER:-- Reinheitsgebot.
180) What natural phenomenon can be observed in Fishlake National Forest during autumn? ANSWER:--Transformation of aspen trees into vivid shades of yellow.
181) How often does the keel-billed toucan moult its feathers?
ANSWER:-- Once a year.
182) What type of trees does the amethyst laccaria typically prefer to associate with?
ANSWER:-- Trees of the Fagales order, especially beech.
183) In which part of India are celebrated apple varieties like Kinnaur grown? ANSWER:-- Himachal Pradesh.
184) Which historical structure is associated with the Belogradchik Rocks(Bulgaria)?
ANSWER:-- Belogradchik Fortress.
185) What is a significant threat to the survival of snow leopards?
ANSWER:-- Climate change.
186) Which mission aims at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses?
ANSWER:-- Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission.
187) Which peculiar historical feature has been discovered in the Martimoaapa Mire Reserve(Finland)? ANSWER:-- A stone circle about 10 metres wide.
188) At what altitude range do thick-billed ravens primarily reside? ANSWER:-- 1,500 to 3,400 metres.
189) What feature of the Rainbow Houses(Houten) contributes to their cultural significance?
ANSWER:-- The arrangement of different colours.
190)* What do Japanese maple trees represent in Kyoto's culture?
ANSWER:-- Elegance and peace.
191) When was BIMSTEC established?
ANSWER:-- 06 June 1997.
192) Where is the Kapildhara waterfall located?
ANSWER:-- Amarkantak district (Madhya Pradesh).
193) Where is the Sahastradhara Waterfall located?
ANSWER:-- Uttarakhand & Madhya Pradesh.
194) Which is the largest waterfall in Uttarakhand state?
ANSWER:-- Tiger Waterfall.
195) Name the highest waterfall in India?
ANSWER:-- Kunchikal Waterfall.
196) Where is the Jog Falls located?
ANSWER:-- Karnataka.
197) Which waterfall is known as Niagara Falls of India?
ANSWER:-- Chitrakut Waterfall(Chhattisgarh).
198) Where is the 'Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) located?
ANSWER:-- New Delhi.
199) Who is called the father of Indian Meteorology?
ANSWER:-- Pisharoty.
200) Who is known as the 'Weather woman of India'?
ANSWER:-- Anna Mani.
201) Which was India's first Remote Sensing?
ANSWER:-- IRS-1A.
202) Where is the headquarter of 'Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology' located?
ANSWER:-- Pune.
203) Under which Ministry does the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) function?
ANSWER:-- Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
204) Where is the Ayni Air Base located?
ANSWER:-- Tajikistan.
205) When did India withdraw from the Ayni Air Base?
ANSWER:-- 2022.
206) What is the primary function of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)?
ANSWER:-- To develop and maintain national highways.
207) The Doctrine of Party Autonomy is most closely associated with which field of law?
ANSWER:-- Arbitration Law.
208) Through which two countries does the Kunar River flow?
ANSWER:-- Afghanistan and Pakistan.
209) Which country has the most number of rivers in the world?
ANSWER:-- Russia(Over 100,000 rivers).
210) What is the old name of Chenab river?
ANSWER:-- Asikni.
211) Name the deepest river in the world?
ANSWER:-- Congo River(220m depth).
212) The Kunar River originates from which mountain range?
ANSWER:-- Hindu Kush Mountains.
213) Where is the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary located?
ANSWER:-- Madhya Pradesh.
214) Where is the headquarters of 'Indian National Ocean Information Services Centre' located?
ANSWER:-- Hyderabad.
215) Where is the headquarters of 'Centre for Development of Advanced Computing' loacted?
ANSWER:-- Pune.
216) What unique feature allows Tower Bridge(London) to accommodate river traffic?
ANSWER:-- It splits in half.
217) From where the first evidence of agriculture found?
ANSWER:-- from Mehargarh.
218) Where is the National Human Museum located?
ANSWER:-- Bhopal.
219) Where is the 'Parkland' grassland located?
ANSWER:-- Africa.
220) When is World Food Day celebrated?
ANSWER:-- 16 October.
221) India’s first Integrated Oncology Research and Care Centre (IORCC) has been opened in which state?
ANSWER:-- Goa.
222) India’s first Maritime Simulation Centre has been inaugurated in which state?
ANSWER:-- Andhra Pradesh.
223) Which country is closest to space?
ANSWER:-- Ecuador.
224) Which river is known as the Lifeline of Ladakh?
ANSWER:-- Indus River (Sindhu).
225) Which Indian state is home to the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve recently inducted into the UNESCO biosphere reserve list?
ANSWER:-- Himachal Pradesh.
226) At What Degree Does Ice Freeze ?
ANSWER:-- at 0 Degree.
227) Who started the 'Mitra Mela' Sangh?
ANSWER:-- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother, Ganesh Damodar Savarkar.
228) Who led the 'Yugantar Party'?
ANSWER:-- Jatindranath Mukherjee.
229) In which year was Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) established?
ANSWER:-- 1924.
230) On which bank of river the city of Rome situated?
ANSWER:-- Tiber River.
231) On which bank of river the city of Paris situated?
ANSWER:-- Seine River.
232) On which bank of river the city of New York situated?
ANSWER:-- Hudson River.
233) Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) is located in which state?
ANSWER:-- Andhra Pradesh.
234) In which state the Ramnami tribe is mainly found?
ANSWER:-- Chhattisgarh.
235) What is the currency of Japan?
ANSWER:-- Japanese yen.
236) What is the primary activity occurring within the Lagoon Nebula's NGC 6530 cluster?ANSWER:-- Creation of newborn stars.
237)Who was the first Finance Minister of independent India?
ANSWER:-- Shannamugham Chetty.
238)Which is the famous folk dance of Maharashtra?
ANSWER:-- Dahikala.
239) What geological processes shaped the landscape of Badlands National Park(USA)?
ANSWER:-- Wind, water, and erosion.
240) Where is the 'Badlands National Park' located?
ANSWER:-- South Dakota, USA.
241) What is the primary geological material of the Externsteine rock formations(Germany)?
ANSWER:-- Sandstone.
242) What innovative architectural feature distinguished the Colosseum(Italy) from earlier amphitheatres?
ANSWER:-- Free-standing design.
243) Which is the closest planet to the sun?
ANSWER:-- Mercury.
244) What is the primary adaptation that allows quiver trees to survive in the desert?
ANSWER:-- Thick trunks for water storage.
245) Which is the lightest planet in the solar system?
ANSWER:-- Mercury.
246) Which mountain is known as the roof of the world?
ANSWER:-- Pamie Mountains.
247) What aspect of Shenandoah National Park(U.S.) is highlighted in its preservation?
ANSWER:-- Rich ecosystems.
248) What Ganga river calls in Bangladesh?
ANSWER:-- Padma River.
249) In which state the Bihu Festival is celebrated?
ANSWER:-- Assam.
250) Who invented the hydrogen bomb?
ANSWER:-- Edward Teller.
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