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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 .
The term 'fourth estate' is used in reference to
A)
The Executive
B)
The Press and news paper
C)
Parliament
D)
The Judiciary

Correct Answer :   The Press and news paper

Thomas Carlyle attributed the origin of the term to Edmund Burke, who used it in a parliamentary debate in 1787 on the opening up of press reporting of the House of Commons of Great Britain.

Published On : May 16, 2021
2 .
Which of the following countries is associated with 'Glorious Revolution'?
A)
France
B)
Russia
C)
USA
D)
England

Correct Answer :   England

After the deaths of  Cromwell monarchy was restored and Charles II was made king of England. He and his successor, James II tried to assert the superiority of the monarchy. But feelings against this kind of rule had grown too strong. In 1688, a group of politicians invited William of Orange, the husband of James II's daughter, Mary, and rulers of Holland, to become king. Without firing a shot, William reached London and James II fled to France. The throne was granted to William and Mary Jointly. This event is known as the 'Glorious Revolution' . This revolution marked the triumph of parliament over the monarchy.

Published On : May 15, 2021
3 .
'Babeuf's Conspiracy' , an important event in the history socialism, was associated with which of the following countries?
A)
Gemany
B)
France
C)
Italy
D)
England

Correct Answer :   France

The wide gap between the aims of the French Revolution(equality in economic, social and political life) and the actual conditions in France after revolution created serious discontent among the people. It led to an attempt to overthrow the existing government in France with a view to building a society based on socialist ideas. This attempt, known as Babeuf's conspiracy, is an important event in the history of socialism.
 
The conspiracy,as the name indicates, was the work of Noel Babeuf. He was born in 1760 and has participated in the French Revolution . He organised a secret society called the 'Society of the Equals'. 

Published On : May 15, 2021
4 .
Which describes how Africa was divided into countries?
A)
Ethnic groups were each given their own country
B)
Artificial political unity was attempted
C)
Boundaries were made according to language similarities
D)
Nomadic peoples were given control of their lands

Correct Answer :   Ethnic groups were each given their own country

Published On : May 15, 2021
5 .
Which of the following civilization is associated with 'Achaemenid Empire'?
A)
Chinese Civilization
B)
Iranian Civilization
C)
Egyptian Civilization
D)
Arab Civilization

Correct Answer :   Iranian Civilization

In the middle of the 6th centuryB.C, a powerful empire was established in Iran this empire which lasted over two centuries is known as the Achaemenid Empire. The founder of this Empire was Cyrus with his capital at pasargadae. In 539 B.C, cyrus defeated the Babylonians and extended his empire over a vast territory up to Asia Miner. His successor was Darius I (522-486 B.C).

Published On : May 15, 2021
6 .
The first attempt in printing was made in England by
A)
James Watt
B)
William Caxton
C)
Isaac Newton
D)
James Arkwright

Correct Answer :   William Caxton

The first attempt in printing was made in England by William Caxton.
 
William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat, and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England, in 1476, and as a printer was the first English retailer of printed books.

Published On : May 15, 2021
7 .
The wealthiest citizens of ancient rome were
A)
laborers
B)
plebeians
C)
patricians
D)
farmers

Correct Answer :   patricians

Published On : May 15, 2021
8 .
Many European empires arose in the wake of
A)
the expansion of African kingdoms like the Ghana
B)
Mongol invasions throughout the region
C)
Hun invasions that triggered a mass migration
D)
the collapse of the Byzantine Empire

Correct Answer :   the collapse of the Byzantine Empire

Published On : May 15, 2021
9 .
The bankruptcy of which company initiated the Panic of 1873?
A)
Republic Steel Company
B)
Jay Cooke & Company
C)
Standard Oil Company
D)
Century Building Society

Correct Answer :   Jay Cooke & Company

Jay Cooke & Company, a major component of the United States banking establishment, found itself unable to market several million dollars in Northern Pacific Railway bonds in september 1873. Cooke's firm, like many others, had invested heavily in the railroads.

Hence, the bankruptcy of Jay Cooke & company initiated the Panic of 1873.

Published On : May 15, 2021
10 .
Which of the following civilization is associated with 'Laws of Twelve Tables'?
A)
Roman Civilization
B)
Arab Civilization
C)
Greek Civilization
D)
Iranian Civilization

Correct Answer :   Roman Civilization

In 454 B.C, laws were codified in Rome. The laws were written on tablets of wood and were known as 'Laws of Twelve Tables'.

Published On : May 15, 2021