General Knowledge(GK) (or) General Awareness

Welcome to the General Knowledge Section of Free Time Learning. As we are aware General Knowledge (GK) is a very important area in all the competitive exams held in the country. Nowadays, a good knowledge of general awareness is very important in clearing any competitive and government recruitment examinations.

These General Knowledge Question are very important and usefull to UPSC, IAS/PCS, UPPSC, IBPS, SBI, RBI, SSC, CGL, Railway, APPSC, TSPSC, KPSC, TNPSC, TPSC, UPPSC, MPSC, RPSC, BPSC, MPPSC, UKPSC, MPSC, and other competitive exams.

1 .

Into which of the following are Hindu texts are classified?

Sruti

Smirti

Both of the above

None of the above

Correct Answer : Both of the above

Hindu texts are classified into Sruti and Smriti , forming the core foundation of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas, the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and the agamas. The six astika schools of Hindu philosophy,namely Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta. recognizing the authority of the Vedas.

Published On : May 24, 2021

2 .

During which of the following period, Sanskrit was firmly established as the language of royal inscriptions?

Maurya empire

Magadha Empire

Gupta Empire

Correct Answer : Gupta Empire

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3 .

The two great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were compiled in which of the following century?

4th century CE

6th century CE

8th century CE

10th century CE

Correct Answer : 4th century CE

Art and literature flourished under the Gupta empire in ancient India. Sanskrit was the main language of literature in this period. The two great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were compiled in the 4th century CE.

Published On : May 24, 2021

4 .

The terms “Maha Brinda Natyam” and “Jayamu Jayamu”, are associated with which of the following dance forms?

Mohiniattam

Kathakali

Sattriya

Kuchipudi

Correct Answer : Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form, exclusive to the South-East Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It originated in a village of Krishna district in modern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It derives its name from this village. It is a dance-drama performance art, with its roots in the ancient Hindu Sanskrit text of Natya Shastra. Like all major classical dances of India, it was also developed as a religious art linked to travelling bards, temples and spiritual beliefs. The Kuchipudi style was conceived by Siddhendra Yogi, a talented Vaishnava poet of 17th century. It begins with an invocation to Lord Ganesha followed by Nritta (non-narrative and abstract dancing); shabdam (narrative dancing) and natya. The dance is accompanied by song which is typically Carnatic music. The singer is accompanied by musical instruments like Mridangam, violin, flute and tambura. Like other classical dances, Kuchipudi also comprises pure dance, mime and histrionics but it is the use of speech that distinguishes Kuchipudi’s presentation as dance drama.

Published On : May 24, 2021

5 .

Bobbili veena, also known as Saraswathi Veena or the Ekanda Veena, is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. It is made from which of the following trees?

Sandalwood

Bamboo

Jackwood

Rosewood

Correct Answer : Jackwood

Bobbili veena, also known as Saraswathi Veena or the Ekanda Veena, is a large plucked string instrument used in Carnatic classical music. It is carved from a single piece of Jackwood. Jackwood is a rainforest tree.

Published On : May 24, 2021