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 .

One of the following sites from where the famous Bull-seal of Indus Valley Civilization was found

Chanhudaro

Mohenjodaro

Lothal

Harappa

Correct Answer : Harappa

On the site of Indus Valley Civilization, the famous Bullseal was found in Harappa. The figure has been made well, a proof of the fine artistic skills acquired by the people of that time. Seals are mainly in square or rectangular shape.

Published On : June 23, 2021

2 .

Which of the following is the major impact of Vedic culture on Indian History?

Perception of a new world

Development of culture

Progress of Philosophy

Rigidification of caste system

Correct Answer : Rigidification of caste system

The earliest expression of caste can be found in one of India's religious scripture known as the Vedas. In the beginning, the caste system was not rigid. But in the later Vedic period, it became rigid when the Brahmins and the Kshatriyas became powerful. So, the rigidification of caste system is the major impact of Vedic culture on India.

Published On : June 23, 2021

3 .

Patanjali is well-known for the compilation of

Yoga Sutra

Brahma Sutra

Ayurveda

Panchatantra

Correct Answer : Yoga Sutra

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4 .

The words Satyameva Jayate in the State Emblem of india have been adopted from which one of the following?

Brahma Upanishad

Mundak Upanishad

Maitreyi Upanishad

Mudgala Upanishad

Correct Answer : Mundak Upanishad

"Truth alone triumphs" is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Following the independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India in 26 January 1950. It is inscribed in script at the base of the national emblem.

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5 .

Which one of the following is the distinctive feature between a nastika and astika system in India?

Belief in the existence of heaven and hell

Belief in the authenticity of the Vedas

Belief in the existence of God

Belief in the doctrine of rebirth

Correct Answer : Belief in the existence of God

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6 .

Who composed the 'Gayatri Mantra'?

Vasishtha

Vishwamitra

Parikshit

Indra

Correct Answer : Vishwamitra

Maharshi Vishvamitra had created the Gayatri mantra. The Gayatri mantra is cited widely in Vedic and post-Vedic texts, such as the mantra listings of the Śrauta liturgy, and classical Hindu texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, Harivamsa, and Manusmṛti.

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7 .

Who was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state?

Aurangzeb

Alauddin Khilji

Feroz Tughlaq

Akbar

Correct Answer : Akbar

Akbar was the first Indian ruler to organize Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state.

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8 .

Who started the Indian Reforms Association?

Keshub Chunder Sen

Narayan Guru

Swami Vivekananda

Krishna swami Aiyar

Correct Answer : Keshub Chunder Sen

The Indian Reform Association was formed on 29 October 1870 with Keshub Chunder Sen as president. It represented the secular side of the Brahmo Samaj and included many who did not belong to the Brahmo Samaj.

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9 .

Ramayana was translated into Persian at Akbar's court by whom?

Faizi

Abul Fazl

Badayuni

Haji Ibrahim Sirhindi

Correct Answer : Badayuni

Ramayana was translated by Mulla Abdul Qadir Badayuni into Persian.

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10 .

Which of the following event was the reason for suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement?

The leaders like Subhas Chandra Bose were against it

The non Co-operators were not enthusiastic

Chauri Chaura incident

Gandhiji bowed to the pressure of the British government

Correct Answer : Chauri Chaura incident

Gandhi feared that the movement might lead to popular violence. The non-cooperation movement was launched on 1 August 1920 and withdrawn in February 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident.

Published On : June 23, 2021