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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 .
Which occurred during the Bataan Death March in 1942?
A)
US soldiers attacked Japanese troops to rescue Filipino allies
B)
Thousands of US and Filipino prisoners of war died
C)
Thousands of Japanese soldiers died of starvation
D)
Japanese soldiers helped carry starving US and Filipino prisoners of war

Correct Answer :   Thousands of US and Filipino prisoners of war died

Thousands of US and Filipino prisoners of war died as they are marched to death by Japanese Military in 1942.

Published On : May 16, 2021
2 .
The main goal of Zionism was to
A)
Establish a Jewish homeland
B)
Assimilate Jews into other cultures
C)
Fight against anti-Semitism
D)
Increase Arab residents in Palestine

Correct Answer :   Establish a Jewish homeland

Published On : May 16, 2021
3 .
Ancient rock paintings have been found in
A)
India and Nepal
B)
China and India
C)
Spain and France
D)
France and India

Correct Answer :   Spain and France

Ancient rock paintings have been found in Spain and France.

Published On : May 16, 2021
4 .
Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 because
A)
Japan wanted to take back lands that belonged to it
B)
Manchuria had refused to make peace with Japan
C)
Manchuria had invaded Japan during World War I
D)
Japan wanted raw materials and natural resources

Correct Answer :   Japan wanted raw materials and natural resources

Published On : May 16, 2021
5 .
How did the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 help farmers?
A)
It took government payments to railroads and gave them to farmers.
B)
It gave farmers shares in the largest railroad companies.
C)
It prevented railroads from charging farmers more than other customers.
D)
It forced railroads to build lines to the largest farming areas.

Correct Answer :   It prevented railroads from charging farmers more than other customers.

In 1887 Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act, making the railroads the first industry subject to Federal regulation. Congress passed the law largely in response to public demand that railroad operations be regulated.
 
Railroads discriminated in the prices they charged to passengers and shippers in different localities by providing rebates to large shippers or buyers. These practices were especially harmful to American farmers, who lacked the shipment volume necessary to obtain more favorable rates.

Published On : May 16, 2021
6 .
The Jazz age occurred during which decade
A)
1910 - 1920
B)
1920 - 1930
C)
1930 - 1940
D)
1900 - 1910

Correct Answer :   1920 - 1930

Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities in the early 20th century. The Jazz age occurred during 1920 - 1930 i.e, started post-World War 1 movement and ended with the Great Depression in 1929. It was the age in which jazz music and dance emerged.

Published On : May 16, 2021
7 .
Which was true of Pullman porters in the 1920s?
A)
The porters could not start a union because it was illegal.
B)
The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.
C)
The porters did not need a union because they made good money.
D)
The porters could not start a union because they were African American.

Correct Answer :   The porters needed a union because they were not treated well.

Published On : May 16, 2021
8 .
Which event best illustrates the war on terrorism?
A)
the attack on the Pentagon
B)
the attack on the World Trade Center
C)
Both A & B
D)
the bombing of the Marine barracks and the attack on the Achille Lauro

Correct Answer :   Both A & B

Published On : May 16, 2021
9 .
The term Round Revolution is most closely associated with which among the following?
A)
Eggs
B)
Tomato
C)
Brinjal
D)
Potato

Correct Answer :   Potato

Published On : May 16, 2021
10 .
Singing Their Songs was created by
A)
Elizabeth Catlett
B)
Francisco de Goya
C)
Vija Celmins
D)
Louise Bourgeois

Correct Answer :   Elizabeth Catlett

Published On : May 16, 2021