General Knowledge Questions and Answers
1. Bihar does not have a border with which of the following state?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) West Bengal
Answer: (B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :-
Madhya Pradesh is a state of India, its capital is Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh was the largest state in India by 1 November 2000 in terms of area. On this day, Chhattisgarh state Chhattisgarh was established by separating 16 districts from the state of Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh borders with the borders of five states. It is bounded on the north by Uttar Pradesh, on the east by Chhattisgarh, on the south by Maharashtra, on the west by Gujarat, and on the northwest by Rajasthan.
2.Where is Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Telangana
(C) Kerala
(D) Karnataka
Answer: (B) Telangana
Explanation :-
Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful wildlife sanctuary of Telangana, which is spread over an area of about 860 square kilometers around the Pakhal lake here. Pakhal Lake is a man-made lake, which serves to beautify this forested area. This lake was built by the Kakkiya dynasty here in 1213 AD. The hills spread around this sanctuary serve to make this site even more spectacular.
3. The historic Shrinathji temple located in Nathwara of Udhaipur is dedicated to which god?
(A) Lord Brahma
(B) Lord Shiva
(C) Lord Hanuman
(D) Lord Shri Krishna
Answer: (D) Lord Shri Krishna
Explanation :-
Shrinathji is a 7-year-old form of Lord Krishna. Shrinathji is a form of Hindu god Krishna, who appears as a seven-year-old child (child). The historic Shrinathji temple located in Nathwara of Udaipur is dedicated to Lord Shri Krishna.
4. Which of the following states is traditionally related to 'Kandangi Sari', which has received Geographical Indication tag?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Uttarakhand
Answer: (B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation :-
Kandangi saree manufactured in Karaikudi taluka in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu is known for its wide border. This sari is the main source of livelihood for the families living in Karaikudi. However, the arrival of similar knitted sarees is making it difficult for Kandangi saree manufacturers to remain competitive. But manufacturers of original Kandangi sarees are expected to benefit from the GI tag.
5. Which disease is caused by the female anopheles mosquito?
(A) Dengue
(B) Malaria
(C) Typhoid
(D) O fever
Answer: (B) Malaria
Explanation :-
The carrier of the malaria parasite is the female Anopheles mosquito. Malaria parasites multiply by entering the red blood cells upon its bite, causing symptoms of anemia (dizziness, breathlessness, ejaculation, etc.). Apart from this, nonspecific symptoms such as fever, cold, nausea and cold are also seen. In severe cases, the patient may go unconscious and death can also occur.
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6. In which of the following states is the pre-historic site called Koldihwa located?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Telangana
Answer: (C) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :-
In the Indian subcontinent, Koldihawa and Mehargarh were two neolithic settlements from where clear evidence of rice and wheat was found. Koldihwa is located a short distance from Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh. The oldest remains of human civilization (many remains of crops and bones of cattle) were found here from the last period of the Stone Age.
7. In which of the following states is the Clouded Leopard National Park located?
(A) Tripura
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Sikkim
(D) Nagaland
Answer: (A) Tripura
Explanation :-
Clouded Leopard National Park is a national park located in Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura, India. It covers an area of about 5.08 square kilometers and is home to four species of primate monkeys, including the langur of Faire. The national park is 28 km from the state capital Agartala.
8. Which of the following scholars is credited with reading the Kharoshthi script?
(A) James Prinsep
(B) R.P. Kongle
(C) HT Collebrook
(D) William Jones
Answer: (A) James Prinsep
Explanation :-
James Prinsep was employed as an officer in the East India Company. He succeeded in reading Brahmi and Kharoshthi scripts for the first time in 1837 AD. These scripts have been used in the earliest inscriptions and coins.
9. How many planets in 8 planets in our solar system do not have their own moon?
(A) 2
(B) 4
(C) 3
(D) 5
Answer: (A) 2
Explanation :-
Of the 8 planets in our solar system, 2 planets, Mercury and Venus have no moon of their own. According to NASA, the planet Mercury does not have any moon of its own due to its proximity to the Sun and its gravity. If any moon is near Mercury, it will crash into it or drag it into the orbit of the Sun. At the same time, it has not yet been ascertained why Venus has no moon of her own.
10. Who is the national animal of Nepal?
(A) Buffalo
(B) Deer
(C) Cow
(D) Horse
Answer: (C) Cow
Explanation :-
The cow has been declared the national animal of the country under the new secular constitution of Nepal. It is worth mentioning that cow is a sacred animal in Hinduism.
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