Static Gk Quiz #28 | General Knowledge Questions (ENGLISH)

 

IMPORTANT GK QUESTION & ANSWER 

Static General knowledge 

1. In a composition of Hindustani classical music, …………….. refers to the second part of the composition.

(A) Murki

(B) mount

(C) Mukha

(D) Antara

Answer: (D) Antara

Indian classical music or Marga is an integral part of Indian music. Classical music is also called 'classical music'. Classical singing is note-oriented, not word-oriented. In this, the importance is of the tone (its ups and downs, not the words and meanings). The tradition of Indian classical music goes back to the Natyashastra of Muni Bharata and before that to the singing of the Samaveda. The Bharata Natya Shastra, composed by Bharata Muni, is considered the first written evidence of the history of Indian music.

2.Who among the following laid siege to the fort of Jhansi in 1858?

(A) Sir Hugh Rose

(B) Sir Colin Campbell

(C) A.O. Hume

(D) General Dyer

Answer: (A) Sir Hugh Rose

The Central India Field Force under Sir Hugh Rose took the field around Indore in late December 1857. This force consisted of only two small brigades. About half of the forces from the Bombay Presidency Army were Indian units, which were not affected to the same extent by the tensions that prompted the Bengal Army to revolt. The rose was initially only opposed by various armed acolytes and armies of flamingos, whose equipment and proficiency were sometimes in doubt.

3. In medieval India, the word 'Brahmadeya' was used for …………….

(A) Gifts of land

(B) Types of Tax

(C) type of school

(D) trade union

Answer: (A) Gifts of land

Indian culture has a rich tradition of giving gifts or donations to Brahmins and religious institutions, which is considered the most reliable way to earn virtue and destroy sins for oneself, relatives and ancestors. Spiritual gifts included brahmadeya devadana and agrahara/mangalam, which were initiated by the ruler Rajvesho and then adopted by the sardanas, officials and feudatories. The land donated to one or more brahmins is called brahmadeya.

4. Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands have been named ………………… by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Mission Blue, an organization related to the study of oceans.

(A) Incredible Spots

(B) Light spots

(C) Hope Spots

(D) Rise Spots

Answer: (C) Hope Spots

'Hope Spots' are areas with unique marine ecosystems that require special protection in terms of their important aquatic habitats and marine biodiversity. Mission Blue, a global initiative founded by renowned American oceanographer Sylvia Earle, is building a global network of 'hope spots' for marine ecological security. During IMPAC-3, 31 new regions of the world have been included in the list of 'Hope Spots' which includes the regions of India's Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar.

5.Madikeri hill station is located in which of the following state?

(A) Maharashtra

(B) Kerala

(C) Karnataka

(D) Telangana

Answer: (C) Karnataka

The Nilgiris are a mountain range in the Western Ghats of India. Some part of the Nilgiri mountain range also comes in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. The highest peak here is Doddabetta with a total height of 2637 meters. This district is mainly situated in the middle of the mountain range. Talking about the sightseeing places here, undoubtedly the first name of Ooty comes. Ooty is one of the most prominent hill stations of South India. Apart from this, many beautiful places like Mudumalai, Coonoor etc. are in this district.

6. In which of the following year the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was passed?

(A) 1818

(B) 1856

(C) 1823

(D) 1885

Answer : (B) 1856

The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act, 1856 legalizes the remarriage of Hindu widows on 16 July 1856. The Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was drafted during the tenure of Lord Dalhousie. This act was passed by Lord Canning in 1856. The remarriage of Hindu widows was first legalized by Lord Canning. This act also gave all the rights and inheritance to all those widows which they had got at the time of her first marriage.

7. 'Manduk Shabdam' is an element of which of the following dance form?

(A) Kuchipudi

(B) Mohiniyattam

(C) Odyssey

(D) Satriya

Answer: (A) Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi is a famous dance form of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is famous all over South India. The dance derives its name from the village Kuchipudi in Divi taluk of Krishna district, where Brahmins residing in this traditional dance practice. According to tradition, the Kuchipudi dance was originally performed only by men and that too only by men from the Brahmin community. These Brahmin families were called Bhagavathalu of Kuchipudi.

8.Which one of the following pairs is correct with respect to the famous monuments of India?

(A) Lingaraja Temple Gujarat

(B) Unakoti Cave Temple Meghalaya

(C) Sri Harmandir Sahib Punjab

(D) Gol Gumbaz Andhra Pradesh

Answer: (C) Sri Harmandir Sahib Punjab

Sri Harimandir Sahib is the most sacred religious place or the most prominent Gurdwara of Sikhs, also known as Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple. It is located in the city of Amritsar in the Indian state of Punjab. The entire Amritsar city is situated around the Golden Temple. Amritsar is actually named after the lake which was constructed by Guru Ram Das himself with his own hands. This Gurudwara is situated in the middle of this lake. The outer part of this Gurudwara is made of gold, hence it is also known as 'Golden Temple'.

9.Which of the following is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO?

(A) Nowroz

(B) Rani ki Vav

(C) Raman

(D) All of the above

Answer: (D) All of the above

UNESCO is the short form of 'United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization'. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a constituent body of the United Nations. Its task is to promote international peace through education, nature and social science, culture and communication. This special institution of the United Nations was formed on 16 November 1945.

10.Which of the following acid is mainly found in grapes?

(A) oxalic acid

(B) lactic acid

(C) Tartaric acid

(D) ascorbic acid

Answer: (C) Tartaric acid

Tartaric acid is an organic acid that is white, crystalline. It is found naturally in many fruits (like grapes, banana, tamarind etc.). This acid is added to foods as an antioxidant, and to give it its characteristic sour taste. Tartaric acid is an alpha-hydroxy carboxylic acid acid.