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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 .
Which receptors adapt most slowly?
A)
smell receptor
B)
touch receptors
C)
pressure receptors
D)
nociceptors

Correct Answer : Option (D) - nociceptors

Published On : June 11, 2021
2 .
Tempera paint is often used to create
A)
Clay vessels
B)
Sharp lines and details
C)
Both (a) & (b)
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Sharp lines and details

Tempera paint is often used to create Sharp lines and details. This paint is popular in schools and can be used for finger painting.

Published On : June 11, 2021
3 .
The longest bone in the human body is
A)
tibia
B)
fibula
C)
femur
D)
stapes

Correct Answer : Option (C) - femur

The femur is one of the most researched bones in the human anatomy and forensic medicine. As the longest bone in the human body, it is well preserved in skeletal remains.

Published On : June 11, 2021
4 .
Choose the correct order of electrical resistivity of metals.
A)
Hg > Ni > W > Ag
B)
Ag > W > Ni > Hg
C)
Ag > W > Hg > Ni
D)
Ag > Ni > Hg > W

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Hg > Ni > W > Ag

Published On : June 11, 2021
5 .
Which of the following is a micronutrient?
A)
Vitamin A
B)
Calcium
C)
Iron
D)
All of the above

Correct Answer : Option (D) - All of the above

Micronutrients are ne tothe nutrients which our body requires for functioning and to maintain immune to micro organisms. They include 
 
1) Vitamins 
2) Minerals
 
Vitamins : A,B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B8,B9,B12,C,D,E,K.
Major minerals : calcium, magnesium, chlorine, phosphorus, potassium and sodium.
Oligo-elements (trace minerals) : iron, copper, zinc, iodine, manganese, chromium, cobalt, selenium.

Published On : June 11, 2021
6 .
Which fibre is also called as artificial silk?
A)
Acrylic
B)
Nylon
C)
Polyester
D)
Rayon

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Rayon

Frequently, "artificial silk" is just a synonym for rayon. ... When made out of bamboo viscose it is also sometimes called bamboo silk.

Published On : June 11, 2021
7 .
Yoga is originated in which country?
A)
India
B)
China
C)
Germany
D)
Japan

Correct Answer : Option (A) - India

Yoga's origins can be traced to northern India over 5,000 years ago. The word yoga was first mentioned in ancient sacred texts called the Rig Veda.

Published On : June 11, 2021
8 .
Energy travels from Sun to Earth through
A)
modulation
B)
radiation
C)
conduction
D)
convection

Correct Answer : Option (B) - radiation

Energy is transferred from the sun to Earth via electromagnetic waves, or radiation. Most of the energy that passes through the upper atmosphere and reaches Earth's surface is in two forms, visible and infrared light.

Published On : June 11, 2021
9 .
Shampooing is which country's concept?
A)
Japan
B)
China
C)
India
D)
Germany

Correct Answer : Option (C) - India

The word shampoo entered the English language from India during the colonial era. It dates to 1762, and is derived from Hindi chāmpo (चाँपो ), itself derived from the Sanskrit root capayati (चपयति, which means to press, knead, soothe).

Published On : June 11, 2021
10 .
Silicon carbide is used for
A)
Disinfectant
B)
Making statues
C)
Making cement paste
D)
Cutting very hard substances

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Cutting very hard substances

Silicon Carbide is a semiconductor which has silicon and carbon. It is also called as carborundam. Silicon carbide is used for cutting very hard substances.

Published On : June 11, 2021