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 .
Odsha often faces natural disasters due to
A)
Drizzle
B)
Cyclones
C)
Earthquakes
D)
Rainfall

Correct Answer :   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
2 .
Diwane­i­khas is in which of these monuments?
A)
Red Fort Complex
B)
Qutub Minar
C)
Humayun's Tomb
D)
Mahabodhi Temple Complex

Correct Answer :   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
3 .
"Yakshagana" folk dance is associated to which Indian state?
A)
Karnataka
B)
Andhra Pradesh
C)
Tamil Nadu
D)
Kerala

Correct Answer :   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
4 .
Which of the following states has the maximum area of Mangrove forest?
A)
Sikkim
B)
Rajasthan
C)
West Bengal
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   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
5 .
Cardamom hills lie along the border of which of the following states?
A)
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
B)
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
C)
Karnataka and Kerala
D)
Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer :   Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Cardamom hills are the most southern hills of India. It is situated at the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Published On : June 24, 2021
6 .
Manas Tiger Reserve is in which state?
A)
Kerala
B)
Assam
C)
Telangana
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Assam

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the State of Assam in North-East India, a biodiversity hotspot. Covering an area of 39,100 hectares, it spans the Manas river and is bounded to the north by the forests of Bhutan.

Published On : June 24, 2021
7 .
Which state in India has the largest cover area of forest?
A)
Uttar Pradesh
B)
Madhya Pradesh
C)
Uttarakhand
D)
Kerala

Correct Answer :   Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh  (Total Forest Cover in Sq kms 77,482)  has the largest forest cover in terms of area in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh. In terms of percentage of forest cover with respect to total geographical area, Mizoram has the highest forest cover followed by Lakshadweep. 

Published On : June 24, 2021
8 .
The longitudes of main land of India extends between
A)
68°7' E and 97°25' E
B)
68°7' W and 97°25' W
C)
68°7' N and 97°25' N
D)
68°7' S and 97°25' S

Correct Answer :   68°7' E and 97°25' E

Lying entirely in the northern hemisphere, the mainland extends between latitudes 8° 4′ and 37° 6′ north, longitudes 68° 7′ and 97° 25′ east and measures about 3,214 km from north to south between the extreme latitudes and about 2,933 km from east to west between the extreme longitudes.

Published On : June 24, 2021
9 .
Bharatmala Project is related to which of the following?
A)
Interlinking of railways
B)
Interlinking of rivers
C)
Improving road connectivity
D)
Interlinking major cities with gas pipelines

Correct Answer :   Improving road connectivity

Bharatmala Project is related to the improving road connectivity.

Published On : June 24, 2021
10 .
Which city is located on the banks of the river Mula-Mutha?
A)
Ahmedabad
B)
Nagpur
C)
Surat
D)
Pune

Correct Answer :   Pune

Mula - Mutha river is formed by confluence of Mula and Mutha rivers in Pune. After confluence of Mula and Mutha the combined river Mula-Mutha flows and joins Bhima river which in turn is a tributary to Krishna river.

Published On : June 24, 2021
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