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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 .
How much percentage of the volume of the Earth’s crust is composed of Metamorphic rocks?
A)
27 %
B)
34 %
C)
58 %
D)
90 %

Correct Answer :   27 %

Metamorphic rocks are by subjecting any rock under different pressure and temperature conditions.  They compose 27.4 % of the volume of the Earth’s crust.

Published On : July 2, 2021
2 .
What kind of terrace is formed when geothermally heated supersaturated alkaline waters emerge to the surface and form waterfalls of precipitated carbonates?
A)
Kame terrace
B)
Travertine terrace
C)
Lacustrine terrace
D)
Fluvial terrace

Correct Answer :   Travertine terrace

A travertine terrace is formed when geothermally heated supersaturated alkaline waters emerge to the surface and form waterfalls of precipitated carbonates.

Published On : July 2, 2021
3 .
Which among the following is not correct about Barkhans?
A)
They have a concave slope
B)
They are depositional feature of the wind
C)
Barkhans with greater height are called oghards
D)
Formed in areas where small amount of sand is available

Correct Answer :   Formed in areas where small amount of sand is available

Barkhans are found in areas where large amount of sand is available. The barkhans with greater height are called as Oghards.

Published On : July 2, 2021
4 .
The Laramie plains is a part of which among the following countries?
A)
Japan
B)
Russia
C)
New Zealand
D)
United States

Correct Answer :   United States

The Laramie Plains are situated at an elevation of 2400 m in south central Wyoming in the United States. The plains have historically been used for livestock raising, primarily of sheep and cattle.

Published On : July 2, 2021
5 .
Which among the following is a basaltic shield volcano in Ethiopia?
A)
Mayon Volcano
B)
Sakurajima
C)
Erta Ale
D)
Mount Agung

Correct Answer :   Erta Ale

Erta Ale is a active basaltic shield volcano in the Afar region of northeastern Ethiopia. It is the most active volcano in Ethiopia.

Published On : July 2, 2021
6 .
The Great Plains is situated in which among the following continents?
A)
North America
B)
South America
C)
Asia
D)
Europe

Correct Answer :   North America

The Great Plains are located on the North American continent, in the countries of the United States and Canada. In the United States, the Great Plains contain parts of 10 states: Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming , Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.

Published On : July 2, 2021
7 .
What is the effect of rotation of earth on the direction of the winds called?
A)
Frictional Effect
B)
Coriolis Effect
C)
Centripetal Effect
D)
Pressure Gradient Effect

Correct Answer :   Coriolis Effect

The effect of rotation of earth on direction of winds is called the Coriolis effect. It causes deflection in the direction of winds. The winds blowing in the Northern Hemisphere are deflected to their right and those blowing in the Southern Hemisphere to their left under the Coriolis effect. This principle of deflection is called Ferrel’s Law.
 

Published On : July 2, 2021
8 .
What is the differences in size or appearance between the sexes of an animal species called?
A)
sexual dimorphism
B)
encephalization
C)
social brain hypothesis
D)
Toba catastrophe theory

Correct Answer :   sexual dimorphism

Sexual Dimorphism. Sexual dimorphism is the systematic difference in form between individuals of different sex in the same species. For example, in some species, including many mammals, the male is larger than the female.

Published On : July 2, 2021
9 .
Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission (MAVEN) is a space probe developed to study the atmosphere of Mars. It has been developed by _?
A)
China National Space Administration (CNSA)
B)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C)
Russian Federal Space Agency (RFSA)
D)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Correct Answer :   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission (MAVEN) is a space probe developed & designed by NASA to study the atmosphere of Mars. It was launched on November 18, 2013, and entered orbit around Mars on around Mars on September 21, 2014.

Published On : July 2, 2021
10 .
Which among the following is an area of evergreen forests?
A)
Zaire Basin
B)
Amazon Basin
C)
South-Eastern Asia
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   South-Eastern Asia

The south east asia is the evergreen forest area.They have evergreen trees and have high rainfall as well. This is because they are located neat to the equator. There is no dry season in this area.

Published On : July 2, 2021