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 demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for

writing off all peasant debts

the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom

the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third

the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land

Correct Answer : the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third

The Tebhaga movement was a militant campaign initiated in Bengal by the Kisan Sabha in 1946-47. At that time share-cropping peasants had to give half of their harvest to the owners of the land. The demand of the Tebhaga (sharing by thirds) movement was to reduce the share given to landlords to one-third.

Published On : June 22, 2021

2 .

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement

Leading a contingent of Indian National Army

Participating in the Second Round Table Conference

Assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Correct Answer : Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement

Published On : June 22, 2021

3 .

Which, one of the following, is not the anthology of Sangam literature?

Ettutokai

Tirrukkurala

Pattupattu

Ahinanuru

Correct Answer : Tirrukkurala

Published On : June 22, 2021

4 .

Point out which one of the following sites associated with the Nagas had a shrine dedicated to Dadhikarna, the lord of the Nagas

Mathura

Padmavati

Kantipuri

Rajagriha

Correct Answer : Mathura

Published On : June 22, 2021

5 .

In which one of the following ancient literary works a separate section of painting is found?

Natyashastra

Panchasiddhantika

Panchatantra

Vishnudharmottara Purana

Correct Answer : Vishnudharmottara Purana

Published On : June 22, 2021

6 .

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born in the year

1881

1886

1889

1891

Correct Answer : 1889

Jawaharlal Nehru, byname Pandit (Hindi: “Pundit” or “Teacher”) Nehru, (born November 14, 1889, Allahabad, India—died May 27, 1964, New Delhi), first prime minister of independent India (1947–64), who established parliamentary government and became noted for his neutralist (nonaligned) policies in foreign affairs.

Published On : June 22, 2021

7 .

In Nov 1949 Nathuram Godse (who shot Mahatma Gandhi) was hanged at ………………. Jail.

Gujrat

Mumbai

Ambala

Correct Answer : Ambala

15 November 1949 (aged 39) Ambala Central Jail, Ambala, East Punjab, Dominion of India

Published On : June 22, 2021

8 .

Buddhism was divided into Mahayana and Hinayana during the reign of

The Guptas

Harshavardhana

Kanishka

Ashoka

Correct Answer : Kanishka

During the reign of Kanishka dispute arose in Buddhism. These disputes led to the division of Buddhism. During the reign of Kanishka, the fourth Buddhist council was held at Kundalvana in Kashmir to settle the disputes among different sects . After the discussions Buddhism was divided into two major sects named as Hinayana and Mahayana.

Hinayana - It was an old form of Buddhism. This sect considered Buddha as a pious man. Followers of this sect were against idol worship. This sect used Pali language to educate the people.

Mahayana - Its followers considered Buddha as God. This sect was in favour of idol worship. Its followers used Sanskrit language to educate the people.

Published On : June 22, 2021

9 .

Which of the following rulers/kings of ancient India, has been depicted on his coins playing the lute(Veena)?

Ashoka, the great

Samudragupta

Harshavardhana

Kanishka

Correct Answer : Samudragupta

Samudragupta is represented on his coins playing the lute (Vina).

Published On : June 22, 2021

10 .

Who introduced 'Chehra' and 'Daag' as a major Military reform?

Alauddin Khilji

Balban

Iltumish

Razia Sultan

Correct Answer : Alauddin Khilji

The Dagh and Chehra system was introduced by Alauddin Khilji (1296–1316) and consisted of two practices: Ala-ud-din introduced a system of chehra, an identity card system for every soldier, and dagh to brand horses to be used specifically for wars. Dagh and chehra were the 2 reforms in the army.

Published On : June 22, 2021