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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 .
One of the best solutions to get rid of non­biodegradable waste is
A)
Burning
B)
Burying
C)
Recycling
D)
Dumping

Correct Answer :   Recycling

Recycling is the best way to get rid of nonbiodegradable waste. Burying will not have any effect on the non-biodegradable wastes.

Published On : June 8, 2021
2 .
Azadirachata indica is the scientific name of
A)
Neem
B)
Silver Oak
C)
Teak
D)
Tulsi

Correct Answer :   Neem

Neem tree is mainly cultivated in the Indian subcontinent. Neem is a member of the mahogany family, Meliaceae. Today it is known by the botanical name Azadirachta indica.

Published On : June 8, 2021
3 .
Ozone hole is caused by chemicals like _____.
A)
Hydrogen Sulphide
B)
Nitrogen Oxide
C)
Carbon Monoxide
D)
Chloro Fluoro Carbon

Correct Answer :   Chloro Fluoro Carbon

The main cause of ozone depletion and the ozone hole is manufactured chemicals, especially manufactured halocarbon refrigerants, solvents, propellants, and foam- blowing agents (Chloro Fluoro Carbons (CFCs), HCFCs, halons), referred to as ozone-depleting substances (ODS).

Published On : June 8, 2021
4 .
Earth is the _______ planet from the Sun.
A)
First
B)
Third
C)
Fifth
D)
Seventh

Correct Answer :   Third

Earth is the third planet from the Sun at a distance of about 93 million miles (150 million km).

Published On : June 8, 2021
5 .
Which of the following is NOT a metamorphic rock?
A)
Slate
B)
Schist
C)
Phyllite
D)
Diorite

Correct Answer :   Diorite

Published On : June 8, 2021
6 .
Geospatial data can be obtained for the following
A)
Dynamic location on Earth
B)
Static location on Earth
C)
Both (a) and (b)
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer :   Both (a) and (b)

Published On : June 8, 2021
7 .
What is the approximate circumference of earth?
A)
40,070 Km
B)
60,000 Km
C)
80,000 Km
D)
80,000 Km

Correct Answer :   40,070 Km

The Earth's circumference and radius, 40,070 km and 6378 km respectively, which have since been measured by orbiting spacecraft. The diameter of a circle is twice the radius, giving us a diameter for Earth of 12,756 km.

Published On : June 8, 2021
8 .
Which layer of earth is liquid?
A)
inner core
B)
outer core
C)
outer mantle
D)
crust

Correct Answer :   outer core

The crust and the inner core are solid, whereas the outer core and inner mantle are liquid. The outer mantle is semi solid.

Published On : June 8, 2021
9 .
In terms of size, Neptune ranks no. ___ in our Solar System
A)
1
B)
2
C)
4
D)
7

Correct Answer :   4

Published On : June 8, 2021
10 .
Sea Breeze is formed during
A)
Seasonal
B)
Night Time
C)
Seasonal and Night Time
D)
Day Time

Correct Answer :   Day Time

Sea breezes occur during hot, summer days because of the unequal heating rates of land and water. During the day, the land surface heats up faster than the water surface. Therefore, the air above the land is warmer than the air above the ocean.

Published On : June 8, 2021