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 .

Vishvamitra, Atri, Gritsamada, Vasishtha, and Bharadvaja are associated with which of the following ages?

Neolithic age

Rig Vedic age

Mauryan age

Paleolithic age

Correct Answer : Paleolithic age

Vishvamitra, Atri, Gritsamada, Vasishtha, and Bharadvaja are associated with Rig Vedic Age. The Rig Vedic texts like Rig Vedic Samhita were composed by families of certain seer poets such as ones mentioned above.

Published On : May 24, 2021

2 .

It is an ancient Sanskrit theatre. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It is traditionally performed in temple theatres of Kerala. This ancient theatre is known as _?

Kudiyattam

Mudiyettu

Ankiya Naat

Yakshagana

Correct Answer : Kudiyattam

Koodiyattam is a traditional performing art form in the state of Kerala. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, a Tamil performing art which is as old as Sangam era. It is officially recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Koodiyattam means “combined acting” as it combines dramas in Sanskrit theatre with elements of traditional Koothu. It is mainly performed by Chakyars and by Nangyaramma communities.

Published On : May 24, 2021

3 .

The Saga Dawa festival marks the life of Buddha. It is most commonly celebrated in which state?

Assam

Sikkim

Maharashtra

Jammu & Kashmir

Correct Answer : Sikkim

Saga Dawa festival marks the life of Buddha. Buddha Jayanti in Bhutia language is called Saga Dawa.

Published On : May 24, 2021

4 .

Mirza Ghalib was a contemporary of which among the following Mughal Emperors?

Farrukhsiyar

Alamgir II

Bahadur Shah Zafar

Muhammad Shah

Correct Answer : Bahadur Shah Zafar

Mirza Ghalib was a prominent Urdu and Persian poet. He served during the last years of the Mughal Empire. He was contemporary of Bahadur Shah Zafar.

Published On : May 24, 2021

5 .

Bhut Muri, Gandhakasala and Katta Sambar are:

Indian varieties of Rice

Indian Goat breeds

Indigenous cattle varieties

South Indian dishes

Correct Answer : Indian varieties of Rice

Published On : May 24, 2021

6 .

Dappu Dance is a famous dance form of which among the following states?

West Bengal

Assam

Gujarath

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

Dappu Dance belongs to Andhra Pradesh.The Dappu is made of goatskin, a tambourine-like drum is beaten with sticks creating a rhythm that is softened only by the ankle bells that the 16 to 20 dancers wear.

Published On : May 24, 2021

7 .

The Satapatha Brahmana and Taitriya Brahmana are the Brahmana texts of

Rigveda

Yajurveda

Samaveda

Atharavaveda

Correct Answer : Yajurveda

Satapatha Brahmana and Taitriya Brahmana are the Brahmana texts of Yajurveda.

Published On : May 24, 2021

8 .

The famous ‘Hornbill festival’ is celebrated in which of the following States of India?