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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 .
Platelet count is severely affected in which of the following diseases?
A)
Dengue
B)
Cholera
C)
Typhoid
D)
Tuberculosis

Correct Answer :   Dengue

Published On : May 30, 2021
2 .
Which one of the following lenses should be used to correct the defect of astigmatism?
A)
Concave lens
B)
Convex lens
C)
Bifocal lens
D)
Cylindrical lens

Correct Answer :   Cylindrical lens

Published On : May 30, 2021
3 .
Which is not a bacterial disease ?
A)
Tetanus
B)
Cholera
C)
Rabies
D)
Plague

Correct Answer :   Rabies

Published On : May 30, 2021
4 .
The eating disorder in which the patient tries to maintain a below normal body weight is known as
A)
Bulimia
B)
Anorexia
C)
Alopecia
D)
Progeria

Correct Answer :   Anorexia

Anorexia (an-o-REK-see-uh) nervosa — often simply called anorexia — is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight.

Published On : May 30, 2021
5 .
Gingivitis is a disease affecting the
A)
Throat
B)
Eyes
C)
Ears
D)
Gums

Correct Answer :   Gums

Gingivitis is a common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness and swelling (inflammation) of your gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth. It's important to take gingivitis seriously and treat it promptly.

Published On : May 30, 2021
6 .
The disease in which the sugar level of blood increases is known as
A)
Diabetes mellitus
B)
Diabetes insipidus
C)
Diabetes sugarensis
D)
Diabetes imperfectus

Correct Answer :   Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy.

Published On : May 30, 2021
7 .
Which disease affects the skeletal muscles?
A)
Tetanus
B)
Psoriasis
C)
Arthritis
D)
Alzheimer's

Correct Answer :   Tetanus

Published On : May 30, 2021
8 .
Impaired blood clotting is caused due to the deficiency of
A)
Vitamin A
B)
Vitamin K
C)
Protein
D)
Sodium

Correct Answer :   Vitamin K

Vitamin K deficiency. A deficiency in this vitamin, which is common in breast-fed infants, can impair blood clotting.

Published On : May 30, 2021
9 .
What is the unit of blood glucose measurement?
A)
mm/Dl
B)
mmHg
C)
mmol/L
D)
mol/ml

Correct Answer :   mmol/L

The level of glucose in the blood can be measured by applying a drop of blood to a chemically treated, disposable 'test-strip', which is then inserted into an electronic blood glucose meter. The reaction between the test strip and the blood is detected by the meter and displayed in units of mg/dL or mmol/L.

Published On : May 30, 2021
10 .
Nyctalopia is commonly known as
A)
Lazy Eye
B)
Long Sight
C)
Short Sight
D)
Night Blindness

Correct Answer :   Night Blindness

Night Blindness (Nyctalopia) is a symptom of an underlying disease such as a retina problem. The blindness prevents you from seeing well at night or in poor lighting.

Published On : May 30, 2021