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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 of the following is the leading producer of soybean in India?
A)
Chhattisgarh
B)
Uttar Pradesh
C)
Karnataka
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Madhya Pradesh

The leading producer of soybean in India is Madhya Pradesh, followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan. 

Published On : June 25, 2021
2 .
Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is built on which of the following rivers?
A)
Chambal
B)
Kosi
C)
Ghagra
D)
Yamuna

Correct Answer :   Chambal

The Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is a gravity masonry dam of 53.8 metres (177 ft) height built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan in India.

Published On : June 25, 2021
3 .
Khas Mahal and the Shish Mahal are built in which World Heritage Monument?
A)
Humayun's Tomb
B)
Agra Fort
C)
Qutub Minar
D)
Mahabodhi Temple Complex

Correct Answer :   Agra Fort

The Sheesh Mahal (The Glass palace) is inside the Agra Fort. It was built by Shahjahan for royal bath and dressing. The mirrors used in the Mahal were brought from Halebs in Alleppo, Syria. Shahjahan built The Khas Mahal also known as 'Amangarh-i-Mualla (the holy resting place) at Agra Fort.

Published On : June 25, 2021
4 .
The difference between Greenwich Mean Time & Indian Standard Time is
A)
5 Hours
B)
5 1/2 Hours
C)
6 Hours
D)
6 1/2 Hours

Correct Answer :   5 1/2 Hours

Indian Standard time is the time observed throughout India and Sri lanka, and GMT or Greenwich Mean Time is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Indian Standard Time is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Published On : June 25, 2021
5 .
The highest cricket ground in world is at
A)
Australia
B)
London
C)
India
D)
New Zealand

Correct Answer :   India

The highest cricket ground in world is in India at Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, is situated at 4780 feet above the sea level and is one of the most beautiful stadium in the world.

Published On : June 25, 2021
6 .
Which city was adjudged as India's Cleanest City for the third consecutive year as per Swachh Survekshan 2019?
A)
Mysuru
B)
Ambikapur
C)
Bhopal
D)
Indore

Correct Answer :   Indore

Indore was adjudged India's cleanest city for the third straight year in the central government's cleanliness survey. The second and third positions in the category were grabbed by Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh and Mysore in Karnataka.

Published On : June 25, 2021
7 .
Janapav hill situated near Indore is the source of which river?
A)
Chambal River
B)
Mahanadi
C)
Mahi River
D)
Tapi river

Correct Answer :   Chambal River

Chambal River originates from Janavpur near Mhow town of Indore in Madhya Pradesh.
 
* It originates from south slope of Vindhyas range.
* Chambal River is a tributary of Yamuna River.
* It flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
* Chambal and its tributaries drains Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.
* Right Bank Tributaries - Parbati, Kali Sindh, Shipra.
* Left Bank Tributaries- Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar, Kota Barrage.

Published On : June 25, 2021
8 .
Which city to become India’s 1st city to have Crematorium For Cows?
A)
Bhopal
B)
Hyderabad
C)
Lucknow
D)
Allahabad

Correct Answer :   Bhopal

Bhopal mayor Alok Sharma provision to build a cow crematorium in the Madhya Pradesh capital city Bhopal.

Published On : June 25, 2021
9 .
Which of the following is a manipuri version of Hockey?
A)
Hiyang Tanaba
B)
Khong Kangjei
C)
Yubi Lakpi
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Khong Kangjei

Khong kangjei, also known as mukna kangjei or sometimes kanjei, and commonly known as foot hockey, Manipuri hockey or hockey on foot, is a sport similar to field hockey primarily of the state of Manipur in India.

Published On : June 25, 2021
10 .
India's first 'Fulldome 3D Digital Theatre' inaugurated in?
A)
Pune
B)
Hyderabad
C)
Kolkata
D)
Vizag

Correct Answer :   Kolkata

India's first 'fulldome 3D Digital Theatre was inaugurated by Union Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma at the Science City in Kolkata, West Bengal. The new system is capable of screening high resolution, full dome, and digital 2D/3D content by utilising six, high-end projectors in a 23-meter diameter dome using Ulteria Seam technology. The Science City is operated by the National Council of Science Museums under the Ministry of Culture.

Published On : June 25, 2021