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General knowledge questions and answers 

1. What was the intensity of the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004?

(A) 7.4

(B) 9.1

(C) 8.6

(D) 8.9

Answer: (B) 9.1

Explanation :-

Nearly 150 years later, on 26 December 2004, a tsunami in the Indian Ocean caused more than 2.5 million casualties across the Indian Ocean after several earthquakes of magnitude 9.1 struck Sumatra Island, Indonesia.

2. Which sector of the economy has the largest share of GDP in India?

(A) Agriculture

(B) Manufacturing

(C) Service

(D) Industrial

Answer: (C) Service

Explanation :-

Financial services account for the largest share of the largest services sector among the components of India's economy.

3. How many times Mahmud Ghazni attacked India?

(A) 17

(B) 5

(C) 7

(D) 15

Answer: (A) 17

Explanation :-

Attracted by the wealth of India, Ghaznavi invaded India 17 times. In his 17 invasions, he destroyed many kingdoms. Mahmud was such a destructive ruler that people started calling him idolaters. Mahmud Ghazni made the first invasion of India in 1001 AD.

4. In which year was the Bharat Ratna Award inaugurated?

(A) 1953

(B) 1956

(C) 1954

(D) 1950

Answer: (C) 1954

Explanation :-

Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian honor. This award is given for national service. These services include arts, literature, science, public service and sports. This honor was instituted on 2 January 1954 by the then President of India, Shri Rajendra Prasad.

5. Which river is also known as 'Dihang' in India?

(A) Brahmaputra

(B) Tapti

(C) Indus

(D) Ganga

Answer: (A) Brahmaputra

Explanation :-

The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet where it is known as ‘Sangpo’ and it travels a long distance and enters Arunachal Pradesh in India where it gets the name ‘Dihang’. Near Pasighat, Dibang and Lohit join the Brahmaputra River, then the river enters Bangladesh after Dhubri via Assam.

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6. Which gas has the second highest volume in the earth's atmosphere?

(A) oxygen

(B) Carbon dioxide

(C) Hydrogen

(D) Nitrogen

Answer: (A) Oxygen

Explanation :-

Oxygen gas is the second highest amount in the Earth's atmosphere. It works with other substances to burn. We cannot burn fuel in the absence of oxygen. It is the main source of energy. This gas extends up to an altitude of 64 kilometers in the atmosphere, but its volume decreases greatly by going above 16 kilometers.

7. Where is the tomb of Sher Shah Suri located?

(A) Sasaram

(B) Delhi

(C) Rohtasgarh

(D) Chausa

Answer: (A) Sasaram

Explanation :-

Sher Shah Suri's tomb is located in Sasaram, Bihar. The construction of which was completed on 16 August 1545.

8. Which of the following states passes through the Tropic of Cancer?

(A) Assam

(B) Nagaland

(C) Mizoram

(D) Manipur

Answer: (C) Mizoram

Explanation :-

The Tropic of Cancer is the northernmost latitude line of the Earth, on which the sun shines vertically in the afternoon. Mizoram passes through the aforementioned states.

9. When did India first win the Cricket World Cup (men)?

(A) 1983

(B) 1985

(C) 2011

(D) 2012

Answer: (A) 1983

Explanation :-

The Indian (men's) cricket team first won the World Cup in 1983. At that time Kapil Dev was the captain of the Indian team. In 2011, 28 years after that, the Indian team won the World Cup for the second time.

10. Who is known as Missile Man?

(A) Rajendra Prasad

(B) Vinova Bhave

(C) C.V. Raman

(D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Answer: (D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Explanation :-

Dr. Kalam made many missiles and made his significant contribution in the scientific field, which is why he is still known as Missile Man. He successfully test-fired the "Ballistic Missile" and "Launch Vehicle Technology" in India.

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