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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 .
Hypertension is the term used for
A)
Increase in heart rate
B)
Decrease in heart rate
C)
Increase in blood pressure
D)
Decrease in blood pressure

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Increase in blood pressure

Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to many medical problems. These include heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, eye problems, and other health issues. Blood pressure readings are given as two numbers.

Published On : May 29, 2021
2 .
Which of the following diseases is associated with Vitamin C deficiency?
A)
Scurvy
B)
Pellagra
C)
Psoriasis
D)
Vitiligo

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Scurvy

What is scurvy? Scurvy happens when there is a lack of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid. The deficiency leads to symptoms of weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. This is because vitamin C is needed for making collagen, an important component in connective tissues.

Published On : May 29, 2021
3 .
To suspect HIV/AIDS in a young individual, which one among the following symptoms is mostly associated with?
A)
Sever anaemia
B)
Chronic diarrhoea
C)
Severe persistent headache
D)
Long standing jaundice and chronic liver disease

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Chronic diarrhoea

Published On : May 29, 2021
4 .
The anti-malarial drug Quinine is made from a plant. The plant is
A)
Neem
B)
Eucalyptus
C)
Cinchona
D)
Cinnamon

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Cinchona

Published On : May 29, 2021
5 .
One of the occupational health hazards commonly faced by the workers of ceramics, pottery and glass industry is
A)
stone formation in kidney
B)
stone formation in gall bladder
C)
melanoma
D)
silicosis

Correct Answer : Option (D) - silicosis

Published On : May 29, 2021
6 .
Mesothelioma is caused by the poisoning effect of
A)
Cotton
B)
Asbestos
C)
Coal dust
D)
Mercury

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Asbestos

Published On : May 29, 2021
7 .
Which one of following diseases is caused by the same virus that causes Chicken Pox?
A)
Shingles
B)
Influenza
C)
Pertussis
D)
Chikungunya

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Shingles

Published On : May 29, 2021
8 .
A person suffering from Halitosis is suffering from
A)
dark skin
B)
short height
C)
bad breath
D)
obesity

Correct Answer : Option (C) - bad breath

Published On : May 29, 2021
9 .
Insects that can transmit diseases to human are referred to as
A)
carriers
B)
vectors
C)
incubators
D)
reservoirs

Correct Answer : Option (B) - vectors

Published On : May 29, 2021
10 .
What are the effects of Vitamin B6 deficiency?
A)
Beriberi
B)
Scurvy
C)
Dermatomyoma
D)
Certain types of Eczema

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Certain types of Eczema

Published On : May 29, 2021