Important Gk Questions & Answer
1. The musician Tulsidas Borkar is associated with which of the following musical instruments?
(A) shehnai
(B) Flute
(C) Tabla
(D) Harmonium
Answer: (D) Harmonium
Explanation :-
Pandit Tulsidas Borkar was an Indian musician and harmonium player. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Central Government in the year 2016. Apart from this, he was also awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
2. Adil Shah's tomb is located in Gol Gumbad, in which state?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Telangana
(C) Karnataka
(D) Kerala
Answer: (C) Karnataka
Explanation :-
Gol Gumbaz or Gol Gumbad is the mausoleum of Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah of Bijapur located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was built by Yakut of Persian architect Dabul in 1656 AD. Although originally an ordinary construction, it is considered a victory pillar of Deccan architecture due to its architectural features.
3. During which period Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire?
(A) 1655 to 1709 AD
(B) 1656 to 1708 AD
(C) 1658 to 1707 AD
(D) 1657 to 1709 AD
Answer: (C) 1658 to 1707 AD
Explanation :-
Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire for nearly 50 years. Aurangzeb died at the age of 88 in 1707 after ruling the Mughal Empire for nearly 50 years. After his death the Mughal Empire began to decline.
4. Which of the following is a symptom of iodine deficiency in the body?
(A) Sudden weight loss
(B) Night blindness
(C) cramps
(D) Inflammation of the thyroid glands
Answer: (D) Inflammation of the thyroid glands
Explanation :-
Neck swelling, sudden weight gain, weakness or fatigue, hair loss or loss, memory loss, pregnancy complications, menstrual irregularity or excessive menstrual bleeding are common symptoms of iodine deficiency. Due to iodine deficiency in the body, inflammation in the neck is caused by inflammation of the thyroid glands.
5. In which of the following states is the Great Stupa of Sanchi located?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Gujarat
(D) Bihar
Answer: (B) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :-
Sanchi is a small village on the banks of the Betwa River in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh state, India. There are many Buddhist monuments here, which date back to the 3rd century BC. Belong to the period between the twelfth century.
6. Which of the following gases is mandatory for combustion?
(A) oxygen
(B) Carbon monoxide
(C) Sulfur dioxide
(D) Hydrogen
Answer: (A) Oxygen
Explanation :-
The burning of a burning substance by air or oxidizer is called combustion. The presence of oxygen gas is mandatory for combustion.
7. Which one of the following taxes was collected during Shivaji's reign?
(A) Zakat
(B) Sardeshmukhi
(C) Dahsala
(D) Bali
Answer: (B) Sardeshmukhi
Explanation :-
In order to increase the income of the state during Shivaji's reign, the rulers of the regions were charged an additional tax in lieu of 'Defense Promise' which was called "Sardeshmukhi". It used to be 1 / 10th of the total income or yield. With the income of this additional revenue, Shivaji was able to give additional budget to strengthen his military forces and strategic system.
8. Which of the following acids is found predominantly in Angur?
(A) Oxalic acid
(B) lactic acid
(C) Tartaric acid
(D) ascorbic acid
Answer: (C) Tartaric acid
Explanation :-
Tartaric acid is an organic acid that is white, crystalline. It is found naturally in many fruits (eg grapes, bananas, tamarind etc.). This acid is added to foods as an antioxidant, and to give its distinctive sour taste.
9.Which book is written by a black woman's dream?
(A) Irshad Qamil
(B) Manoj Muntashir
(C) Amit Lodha
(D) Rahat Indori
Answer: (A) Irshad Qamil
Explanation :-
The dream of a black woman is a journey of songs by Irshad Kamil. He is a poet and writes songs for films. This book is the story behind the songs of Irshad Kamil which he has written for films.
10. Who is the author of the song 'Saasare Jahan Se Achcha Hindostan Hamara'?
(A) Ravindra Nath Tagore
(B) Mohammad Iqbal
(C) Bhagat Singh
(D) Chandrashekhar Azad
Answer: (B) Mohammad Iqbal
Explanation :-
Saare Jahan Se Achcha or Tarana-e-Hindi is a ghazal of patriotism written in Urdu language which became a symbol of opposition to the British Raj during the Indian freedom struggle and which is still sung in India as a song of patriotism. . It is informally rated as the national song of India. The song was written by the famous poet Muhammad Iqbal in 1905 and was first read and recited at Government College, Lahore.
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