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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.

1 .
From which country has the Directive Principles of State Policy been adopted
A)
England
B)
Germany
C)
Ireland
D)
USA

Correct Answer :   Ireland

The principles have been inspired by the Directive Principles given in the Constitution of Ireland which are related to social justice, economic welfare, foreign policy, and legal and administrative matters.

Published On : June 19, 2021
2 .
India's 'Look East Policy' was started by the Prime Minister
A)
Rajib Gandhi
B)
Manmohan Singh
C)
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D)
P.V. Narasimha Rao

Correct Answer :   P.V. Narasimha Rao

India's "Look East" policy was developed and enacted during the governments of prime ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao (1991–1996) and Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1998–2004).

Published On : June 19, 2021
3 .
The National Human Rights Commission is formed in the year
A)
1993
B)
1995
C)
1996
D)
1999

Correct Answer :   1993

The National Human Rights Commission of India is a Statutory public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance of 28 September 1993. It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

Published On : June 19, 2021
4 .
The Union Public Service Commission of India has been established under the Article
A)
Article 122
B)
Article 272
C)
Article 315
D)
Article 328

Correct Answer :   Article 315

Articles 315 to 323 of Part XIV of the constitution, titled as Services Under the Union and the States, provide for a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each state. Accordingly, as per Art. 315, at Union level, Union Public Service Commission is envisaged by it.

Published On : June 19, 2021
5 .
In which year, Sikkim become a part of India
A)
1963
B)
1967
C)
1970
D)
1975

Correct Answer :   1975

In a special referendum held in 1975, more than 97 percent of the electorate voted for the merger of Sikkim with India. Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on May 16, 1975.

Published On : June 19, 2021
6 .
Which is the article that provide special status to the state Jammu and Kashmir
A)
Article 370
B)
Article 121
C)
Article 274
D)
Article 390

Correct Answer :   Article 370

Article 370 of the Constitution of India is described as a “temporary provision” that grants the state of Jammu and Kashmir a special autonomous status within the Indian union.

Published On : June 19, 2021
7 .
From which country India borrowed Five year plan
A)
USA
B)
USSR
C)
Ireland
D)
UK

Correct Answer :   USSR

The Indian Constitution has obtained many important concepts and ideas of the constitution from other countries. The Five year plan was obtained from the USSR (The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). It is called as the Soviet Union and is composed of Russia and its surrounding countries.

Published On : June 19, 2021
8 .
Who is the chairman of Planning Commission
A)
President of India
B)
Finance Minister
C)
Prime Minister
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Prime Minister

The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Planning Commission, which works under the overall guidance of the National Development Council.

Published On : June 19, 2021
9 .
Who administers the oath of office to the President of India
A)
Speaker of LokSabha
B)
Chief Justice of India
C)
Vice President
D)
Attorney general

Correct Answer :   Chief Justice of India

The Oath is administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The President-elect places the left hand on the Bible, raises the right hand, and takes the Oath as directed by the Chief Justice.

Published On : June 19, 2021
10 .
Who is the first Woman Governor in India
A)
Sarojini Naidu
B)
Padmaja Naidu
C)
Fathima Beevi
D)
Vijayalakshmi Pandit

Correct Answer :   Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu was the first female to become the governor of an Indian state. She governed Uttar Pradesh from 15 August 1947 to 2 March 1949.

Published On : June 19, 2021