Basic General Knowledge Facts Quiz!

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    Which among the following Sikh Gurus had been given the "Palace of Amritsar" by Mughal Emperor Akbar?

    • Guru Ram Das
    • Guru Arjun Das
    • Guru Angad
    • Guru Hargovind
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Basic general knowledge facts are fun and improve someone understands of the world they live in. The quiz below is designed to test out just how attentive you have been to India and the events that have taken place throughout history. Do give it a try and see just how many you get right. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    Section 304 A of the Indian Penal Code is related to which among the following?

    • Murder

    • Culpable Homicide

    • Death Under Negligence

    • None of them

    Correct Answer
    A. Death Under Negligence
  • 3. 

    In which of the following states, the Sharavati Project is located?

    • Andhra Pradesh

    • Karnataka

    • Tamil Nadu

    • Madhya Pradesh

    Correct Answer
    A. Karnataka
  • 4. 

    In which of the following states, the Balimela Project is located?

    • West Bengal

    • Bihar

    • Madhya Pradesh

    • Odisha

    Correct Answer
    A. Odisha
  • 5. 

    What does the Olympic Flame symbolize?

    • A zeal to play sports

    • Challenge

    • Continuity

    • Integrity

    Correct Answer
    A. Continuity
  • 6. 

    For which among the following kinds of offenses, COFEPOSA was enacted in the 1970s?

    • Terrorism Activities

    • Religious Offenses

    • Economic Offenses

    • International Offenses

    Correct Answer
    A. Economic Offenses
  • 7. 

    Which among the following Ministries of India publishes the Employment News?

    • Ministry of Labour & Employment

    • Ministry of Communication

    • Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

    • Ministry of Education

    Correct Answer
    A. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
  • 8. 

    Consider the following statements:  1. Myanmar and India share a border of over 1,640 kilometers.  2. Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram share borders with Burma  3. India and Myanmar share an only land border and NO maritime border  Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

    • Only 1 is correct

    • Only 1 & 2 are correct

    • Only 2 & 3 are correct

    • All are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Only 1 & 2 are correct
  • 9. 

    In which state is located the Koyna Hydroelectric Power project?

    • Madhya Pradesh

    • Gujarat

    • Andhra Pradesh

    • Maharashtra

    Correct Answer
    A. Maharashtra
  • 10. 

    Consider the following statements: 1. Highest Law officer of India is Attorney General  2. Highest Law officer of a State in India is Advocate General  Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

    • Only 1 is correct

    • Only 2 is correct

    • Both 1 & 2 are correct

    • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Both 1 & 2 are correct
  • 11. 

    If a match live commentary in Delhi commences at 10.00 am, at what time the viewer in London should tune into?

    • 4.00 a.m.

    • 4.30 a.m.

    • 4.45 a.m.

    • 4.50 a.m

    Correct Answer
    A. 4.30 a.m.
  • 12. 

    Consider the following:  1. Dr. M S Swaminathan is called Father of Green Revolution in India  2. Norman Borlaug is called Father of the Green Revolution  Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

    • Only 1 is correct

    • Only 2 is correct

    • Both 1 & 2 are correct

    • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Both 1 & 2 are correct
  • 13. 

    The total valley area covered by Damodar Valley Corporation is approximately 24,235 sq. km. In which among the following states this area is spread?

    • Jharkhand only

    • Jharkhand & West Bengal

    • Jharkhand & Bihar

    • Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal

    Correct Answer
    A. Jharkhand & West Bengal
  • 14. 

    Consider the following statements:  1. Earth's rotation on her own axis is from West to East  2. If seen from North Star Polaris, the Earth turns clockwise  Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

    • Only 1 is correct

    • Only 2 is correct

    • Both 1 & 2 are correct

    • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Only 1 is correct
  • 15. 

    Consider the following statements:  1. The United Kingdom consists of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales. 2. These 4 Countries are the formal subdivisions of the United Kingdom.   Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

    • Only 1 is correct

    • Only 2 is correct

    • Both 1 & 2 are correct

    • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Only 1 is correct

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