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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 .
Crude oil was first discovered in which of the following places of India?
A)
Brahmaputra Valley
B)
The Eastern Coast
C)
The Western Coast
D)
Gujarat Coast

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Brahmaputra Valley

Crude oil was first discovered in the Brahmaputra Valley. The extent of the oil field is from Dehang Basin to the Surma Valley.

Published On : June 24, 2021
2 .
What is the pass at the southern end of the Nilgiri hills called?
A)
Goran ghat pass
B)
Palakkad gap
C)
Malshej ghat pass
D)
Chorla ghat pass

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Palakkad gap

The pass located at the southern end of the Nilgiri Hills in south India is called the Palghat gap.

Published On : June 24, 2021
3 .
The soil found in the Eastern and Western coasts of India is
A)
Laterite
B)
Red Rocky
C)
Alluvial
D)
Black Cotton

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Laterite

Lateritic soil Which is formed by the process of leaching is predominant on the Eastern and Western coast of India. This soil is found in the regions having high temperature and high rainfall.

Published On : June 24, 2021
4 .
Melghat Tiger Reserve is in which state?
A)
Rajasthan
B)
Arunachal Pradesh
C)
Uttarakhand
D)
Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Maharashtra

Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, called Gavilgarh hill in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The high ridge running east-west which has its highest point at Vairat (1178 m. above msl.), forms the southwestern boundary of the Reserve.

Published On : June 24, 2021
5 .
Which of these islands are located in the Arabian Sea?
A)
Nicobar Islands
B)
Andaman Islands
C)
Lakshadweep Islands
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Lakshadweep Islands

There are several islands in the Arabian Sea, with the most important ones being Lakshadweep Islands (India), Socotra (Yemen), Masirah (Oman) and Astola Island (Pakistan).

Published On : June 24, 2021
6 .
Which of the following is called the twin city of Kochi?
A)
Alwaye
B)
Kottayam
C)
Alleppey
D)
Ernakulam

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Ernakulam

Ernakulam is the mainland portion of the twin cities of Kochi-Ernakulam Kochi has been ranked the sixth best tourist destination in India.

Published On : June 24, 2021
7 .
Odsha often faces natural disasters due to
A)
Drizzle
B)
Cyclones
C)
Earthquakes
D)
Rainfall

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Cyclones

Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to Cyclones. India is highly vulnerable to natural hazards especially earthquakes, floods, drought, cyclones and landslides.

Published On : June 24, 2021
8 .
Diwane­i­khas is in which of these monuments?
A)
Red Fort Complex
B)
Qutub Minar
C)
Humayun's Tomb
D)
Mahabodhi Temple Complex

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Red Fort Complex

The Diwan-i-Khas, or Hall of Private Audiences, in the Red Fort of Delhi built in 1571 was the place where the Mughal emperor Akbar received courtiers and state guests. It was also known as the Shah Mahal.

Published On : June 24, 2021
9 .
"Yakshagana" folk dance is associated to which Indian state?
A)
Karnataka
B)
Andhra Pradesh
C)
Tamil Nadu
D)
Kerala

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Karnataka

This theatre style is mainly found in all parts of Karnataka. Yakshagana is traditionally presented from dusk to dawn.

Published On : June 24, 2021
10 .
Which of the following states has the maximum area of Mangrove forest?
A)
Sikkim
B)
Rajasthan
C)
West Bengal
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - West Bengal

West Bengal has 42.45% of India's mangrove cover, followed by Gujarat 23.66% and A&N Islands 12.39%. Gujarat shows maximum increase of 37 sq km in mangrove cover [(over 9,000 acres)].

Published On : June 24, 2021