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 .

Elephanta Caves is located in which city?

Kolhapur

Nashik

Pune

Mumbai

Correct Answer : Mumbai

The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay(Mumbai), contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave.

Published On : June 24, 2021

2 .

How many states of India have sea-shore?

Correct Answer : 9

9 States and 4 Union Territories : The states which have a sea-line running along their borders are nine viz. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Two Union territories with sea-line are Daman & Diu and Puducherry, while Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadeweep Islands are island territories.

Published On : June 24, 2021

3 .

The southern boundary of India's mainland is

6 deg 4 N

8 deg 4 N

6 deg 8 N

7 deg 4 N

Correct Answer : 8 deg 4 N

India is situated north of the equator between 8°04' to 37°06' north latitude and 68°07' to 97°25' east longitude. The southern boundary of India's mainland is 8°04'.

Published On : June 24, 2021

4 .

Tamil is the official language of

Puducherry

Daman and Diu

Delhi

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Correct Answer : Puducherry

Published On : June 24, 2021

5 .

Which of the following states in India has the highest area under mangroves?

West Bengal

Andhra Pradesh

Maharashtra

Gujarat

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

6 .

Which of the following is the largest city of Myanmar?

Mandalay

Mawlamyine

Naypyidaw

Yangon

Correct Answer : Yangon

Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and the industrial and commercial centre of the country.

Published On : June 24, 2021

7 .

The famous Golconda Fort is situated in the state of

Bihar

Karnataka

Telangana

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Telangana

Golconda Fort, also known as Golkonda (Telugu: "shepherds' hill"), is a fortified citadel and an early capital city of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c. 1512–1687), located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Published On : June 24, 2021

8 .

Which State in India is the highest producer of raw silk?

Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka

Kerala

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Karnataka

The south Indian state of Karnataka was the leading raw silk producer, with over 9,500 metric tons of raw silk produced in fiscal year 2017.

Published On : June 24, 2021

9 .

Which among the following is major source of Salt in India?

Salt Lake

Salt Pan

Salt Rocks

None of the above

Correct Answer : Salt Pan

Published On : June 24, 2021

10 .

In which part of India are the Patkai Bum hills located?

Eastern part of India

Western part of India

Northern part of India

Southern part of India

Correct Answer : Eastern part of India

The Patkai Mountain Range is located at the India's North Eastern Border with Burma. The Indian states along the Patkai Range are Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland.

The Patkai Ranges are a part of Arakan Mountains and the popular Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary is located here.

Published On : June 24, 2021