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 'P' in DPT stands for

Pertussis

Pulmonary

Pneumonia

Pneumothorax

Correct Answer : Pertussis

DPT refers to a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. Pertussis refers to whooping cough.

Published On : June 14, 2021

2 .

caffeine is also a what?

Barbiturate

Narcotic

Opioid

Psychoactive

Correct Answer : Psychoactive

Caffeine is also a psychoactive drug which alters the mood and conscious in our behaviour. It is widely consumed as a psychoactive drug.

Published On : June 14, 2021

3 .

Which of these is a starting point for primary succession?

abandoned farmland

a surface exposed by a retreating glacier

a neglected yard

an abandoned city

Correct Answer : a surface exposed by a retreating glacier

Primary succession begins in barren areas, such as on bare rock exposed by a retreating glacier. The first inhabitants are lichens or plants—those that can survive in such an environment. Over hundreds of years these “pioneer species” convert the rock into soil that can support simple plants such as grasses.

Published On : June 14, 2021

4 .

The study of trees is called

Dendrology

Andreology

Histology

Sistology

Correct Answer : Dendrology

Dendrology, also called forest dendrology or xylology, study of the characteristics of trees, shrubs, lianas, and other woody plants.

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5 .

Red Data Book contains

Vanishing rivers

Rare minerals

Rare plants & animals under threat

Red pandas

Correct Answer : Rare plants & animals under threat

It is a public document used to keep information about rare plants, animals, fungi etc... that exist within the territory. It is a Russian Federation Book.

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6 .

The primary colors are

Yellow, Red, Blue

Red, Green, Blue

Green, White, Black

Blue, Green, Yellow

Correct Answer : Red, Green, Blue

The Primary Colours are Red, Green, Blue. By mixing all these three primary colours we get White colour.

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7 .

What is the first step in Photosynthesis?

Ionization of water

Formation of ATP

Joining of 3-carbon atom to form glucose

Excitement of an electron of chlorophyll photon of light

Correct Answer : Excitement of an electron of chlorophyll photon of light

The first step in Photosynthesis is Excitement of an electron of chlorophyll photon of light.

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8 .

Elastomers can extend upto

Two times their original dimensions

three times their original dimensions

five times their original dimensions

seven times their original dimensions

Correct Answer : seven times their original dimensions

An elastomer is a polymer with viscoelasticity which have low youngs modulus with weak intermolecular forces when compared with other materials.

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9 .

What is the science of mapmaking called?

Cartography

Coriography

Mapping

Photograrnmetry

Correct Answer : Cartography

The study and practice of map making is called Cartography. It can further be explained as the art and science of making map. It includes analysing the history of maps along with printing, distribution and sales. It also includes collecting,conserving and curation of them in libraries.

The various maps apart from road and topographics includes military,geological, statistical,tourist,travel,climate and weather maps etc. A perfect cartography plays an important role , as a well drawn map can help in communication than a terribly designed one. Each map has it`s own quality.

Published On : June 14, 2021

10 .

What is the study of Moon called?

Cosmology

Iridology

Selenology

Planetology

Correct Answer : Selenology

Selenography is the study of the surface and physical features of the Moon. ... Today, selenography is considered to be a subdiscipline of selenology, which itself is most often referred to as simply "lunar science."

Published On : June 14, 2021