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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 famous Nek Chand's Rock Garden is located in
A)
Jammu
B)
Chandigarh
C)
Shimla
D)
Srinagar

Correct Answer :   Chandigarh

The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden for rock enthusiasts in Chandigarh, India. It is also known as Nek Chand Saini's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand Saini, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957.

Published On : June 24, 2021
2 .
How many Indian States and Union Territories share the Indian coastline?
A)
5 States and 3 Union Territories
B)
7 States and 5 Union Territories
C)
9 States and 5 Union Territories
D)
12 States and 3 Union Territories

Correct Answer :   9 States and 5 Union Territories

The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories; and almost entire coast of India falls within tropics. The nine coastal states are Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal

Published On : June 24, 2021
3 .
Which is the largest Union Territory of India?
A)
Chandigarh
B)
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
C)
Puducherry
D)
Goa

Correct Answer :   Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Largest Union Territory is Andaman & Nicobar Islands (8,249 Sq km)

Published On : June 24, 2021
4 .
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex, which is one of the four holy sites related to the life of Lord Buddha, is located in
A)
Bihar
B)
Delhi
C)
Tamil Nadu
D)
Karnataka

Correct Answer :   Bihar

The Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodh Gaya lies 115 km south of the state capital of Bihar, Patna and 16 km from the district headquarters at Gaya, in Eastern India. It is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment.

Published On : June 24, 2021
5 .
Konkani is the official language of
A)
Chandigarh
B)
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C)
Delhi
D)
Goa

Correct Answer :   Goa

Konkani is an Indo-European language spoken in India by about 3-4 million people according to the 2001 census. It is the state language of Goa and 57% of the population speak the language currently. In additon to Goa, there are substantial speakers of the language in coastal Karnataka, coastal Maharashtra and Kerala.

Published On : June 24, 2021
6 .
‘Kala Namak rice’ or Buddha Rice is associated with which Indian state?
A)
Bihar
B)
Telangana
C)
Uttar Pradesh
D)
Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is set to export a consignment of 20 tonnes of Buddha Rice, also known as "Kala Namak" Rice to Singapore. This variety of rice is one of the finest varieties of aromatic rice in India.

Published On : June 24, 2021
7 .
Which of the following wind is blowing from the Mediterranean sea to the North Western parts of India?
A)
Loo
B)
Norwesters
C)
Western disturbances
D)
Mango showers

Correct Answer :   Western disturbances

Feeble temperate cyclone (Western disturbance) blows from the Mediterranean Sea to the north western part of India. This system bring rain to Indian states like Haryana, Punjab & western U.P. etc. which is highly beneficial for the reaping of wheat crop (Rabi crop). It generally precipitates in the months of February and March.

Published On : June 24, 2021
8 .
Which one of the following places has a protected mangrove region?
A)
Chandra Tal
B)
Goa
C)
Eastern Ghats
D)
Western Ghats

Correct Answer :   Goa

Goa has a protected mangrove region.

Published On : June 24, 2021
9 .
In which city of India is Charminar located?
A)
Hyderabad
B)
Delhi
C)
Pune
D)
Aurangabad

Correct Answer :   Hyderabad

Charminar, (Urdu: “Four Minarets”) historic monument located at the heart of Hyderabad, west-central Telangana state, south-central India. The city, which is the capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states, was also the capital of the historic princely state of Hyderabad.

Published On : June 24, 2021
10 .
Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A)
Assam
B)
Nagaland
C)
Arunachal Pradesh
D)
Tripura

Correct Answer :   Tripura

Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east.

Published On : June 24, 2021