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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.

A)
a wanderer
B)
an enlightened one
C)
a conqueror
D)
a liberator

Correct Answer : Option (B) - an enlightened one


The word Buddha means “enlightened.” The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, meditation and wisdom.

Published On : June 21, 2021
A)
300 BC
B)
1000 AD
C)
1500 AD
D)
1800 AD

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 1500 AD


Sikhism, religion and philosophy founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in the late 15th century. Its members are known as Sikhs. The Sikhs call their faith Gurmat (Punjabi: “the Way of the Guru”).

Published On : June 21, 2021
A)
C. Rajagopalachari
B)
Lord Wavel
C)
Surendra Nath Banerjee
D)
Louis Mountbatten

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Louis Mountbatten


Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma became governor-general and oversaw the transition of British India to independence. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) became the only Indian and last governor-general after independence.

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A)
Louis XV
B)
Louis XIV
C)
Louis XIII
D)
Louis XVI

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Louis XIV


The French East India Company was formed in 1664 AD during the reign of King Louis XIV to trade with India.

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A)
Sanskrit education
B)
Widow remarriage
C)
The abolition of Sati
D)
The Promotion of English

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Sanskrit education


Raja Rammohan Roy was not connected with Sanskrit Language. Raja Rammohan Roy was a social reformer of India. He contributed his great efforts to make our country a better place.

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A)
Kachchayanagottasutta
B)
Brahmajalasutta
C)
Mahaparinirvansutta
D)
Dhammachakkapabattanasutta

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Dhammachakkapabattanasutta


The sermon, Buddha gave to the five monks, was his first sermon, called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.

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A)
Abul Fazl
B)
Badauni
C)
Faizi
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Abul Fazl


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A)
Tughlaq Shah I
B)
Jalaluddin Akbar
C)
Muih-ud-din Muhammad Aurangzeb
D)
Haji Shamsuddin Ilyas

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Muih-ud-din Muhammad Aurangzeb


Aurangzeb was called 'Zinda Pir" due to his simple living and high thinking. He was the sixth ruler of Mughal Empire and is also referred to as Alamgir meaning conqueror of the world. His reign lasted for 49 years and is widely considered the last effective Mughal emperor.

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A)
1554 AD
B)
1556 AD
C)
1558 AD
D)
1560 AD

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 1556 AD


On Nov. 23, 1542, Akbar was born at Umarkot, Sind, while his father, the emperor Humayun, driven from the throne of Delhi, was escaping to Persia. Humayun died in 1556 soon after his return to Delhi, and Akbar was proclaimed emperor on February 14, under the regency of Bairam Khan.

Published On : June 21, 2021
A)
Srirangam Temple, Thiruchirapalli
B)
Durga Temple, Aihole
C)
Brihadiswara Temble, Tanjavur
D)
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Brihadiswara Temble, Tanjavur


Brihadisvara Temple, also known as Rajarajesvaram temple, is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and is dedicated to lord Shiva. Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 AD and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples”.

Published On : June 21, 2021