GK POST-13) 250 GK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1) When was C.V. Raman received the Nobel prize award?
ANSWER:– 11 December 1930.

2) Who was the first woman IPS of India?
ANSWER:– Kiran Bedi.

3) Which ocean is the largest ocean in the world?
ANSWER:– Pacific Ocean.

4) Which country is known as ‘Playground of Europe’?
ANSWER:– Switzerland.

5) Where is the Asia’s biggest library located?
ANSWER:– In Chennai. India.

6) ‘Dushyant Chautala’ was in news recently. Who is he?
ANSWER:– President of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).

7) Who has recently been appointed as the India Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
ANSWER:– Ashok Amritraj.

8) Which country will soon become the first in the world to completely ban investment in fossil fuels?
ANSWER:– Ireland.

9) Which Indian-American cricket enthusiast announced plans to build as many as eight cricket stadiums across the US at an estimated cost of $2.4 billion? ANSWER:– Jignesh Pandya.

10)At which place Apple will begin manufacturing iPhones in India by the end of April 2017?
ANSWER:– Bengaluru.

11) Which country will host 2017 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup and 2017 FIBA Under-16 Women’s Asian Championship?
== India.

12) What is the theme of Maritime Power Conference – 2017 held in New Delhi?
== The Blue Economy: Concept, Constituents and Development.

13)Which state has introduced Civil Service Awards to recognize the extra-ordinary services rendered by the government employees?
== Arunachal Pradesh.

14)ISRO has developed a facility responsible for the conceptualisation, design, manufacture, integration and testing of complex and novel satellite technologies. Identify its name.
== Telemetry & Telecommand Processor (TTCP).

15)Which animal has been kept as official mascot of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 unveiled recently in New Delhi?
== Clouded Leopard.

16) Which state has introduced a bill to facilitate the conduct of traditional buffalo race “Kambala” and bullock cart races in the state?
== Karnataka.

17)Who was the first educational minister of India?
== Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

18)Name the world’s oldest working steam engine?
== ‘Fairy Queen’.

19) When was the world’s oldest engine ‘Fairy Queen’ constructed?
== In 1855.

20) Name the world’s largest refugee camp?
== Dadaab

21) What is the long form of SEBI?
== Securities & Exchange Board of India.

22) Who is appointed as chairman of SEBI?
== Ajay Tyagi.

23) Where is the ‘Catigao Wildlife Sanctuary’ is located in India?
== In Goa.

24) Where is the Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University located in Maharashtra?
== at Nanded.

25) What is the national bird of India?
== Peacock.
26) Which is the most common element in the world?
== Hydrogen.

27) In which country the Leaning tower of Pisa is located?
== In Italy.

28) Which is the lightest element in the world?
== Hydrogen.

29) Who is the founder of TATA industries?
== Jamshedji Tata.

30) Where is the Sanchi Stupa is located?
== In Madhya Pradesh near Bhopal.

31) Which is the coldest place in the world?
== Antarctic.

32) Which game is national sport of Canada?
== Ice Hockey.

33)What is the Japan’s national sport?
== Judo,Sumo.

34) How many feathers does a shuttle cock have?
== 16

35) Where is the headquarters of UNO located?
== at New York.

36) Which is the biggest shipping canal in the world?
== Suez Canal.

37) Tiananmen is a place in which country?
== China.

38) Which is the largest river of Asia?
== Yangtze.

39) Which land is called the land of the Dravidian speaking people?
== South of Deccan.

40) How long did Chandragupta Mauryan rule?
== 24 years.

41) Which is the most dangerous snake in Asia?
== Cobra.

42)Which is the largest snake?
== Python.

43) Which is the fastest growing plant?
== Bamboo.

44)Which animal is called ‘the ship of the desert’?
== Camel.

45)Who are the only survivors in the Dead Sea?
== some micro-organisms.

46) Where does fall highest rainfall in India?
== at Cherapunji. (Meghalaya)

47) Which city is also known as diamond harbour?
== Kolkata.

48) When was Coca Cola established?
== 1886.

49) Which nation most drinks Coca Cola?
== Mexico.

50) Where is the The Golden Gate Bridge situated?
== San Francisco.

51) Where is the world’s largest natural flower garden situated?=== Dubai. The Dubai Miracle Garden.
52) “E-2020 initiative” ha upkram kontya babishi sambandhit aahe?=== Maleriyache nirmulan.
53) Who is the author of the book “Becoming”?=== Mitchell Obama.
54) Which is the India’s first nuke submarine?=== INS- Arihant.
55) Where is the headquarters of APEC is situated?=== Singapore.
56) Which country will host 2022 winter Olympics?=== China.
57) Which state ranks first in the NITI Aayog’s Health Index of 2019?=== Kerala.
58) How many volcanoes are in the”Rings of Fire”?=== 452.
59) Who is the creator of Richter Scale?=== Charles Francis Richter.
60) Where is the Port Diamond located?=== South Africa.
61) Who was the first actress to receive Padmashree Award?=== Nargis Dutt ( Fatima Rashid).
62) In which state of India the “Losoong” festival is celebrated?=== Sikkim.
63) How many teams were participated in 2018 FIFA world cup?=== 32 teams.
64) What was the rank of India in Global Peace Index 2018?=== 136.
65) Who is the winner of Ramon Magsaysay award 2018?=== Bharat Watwani and Sonam Wangchuck.
66) Which is the India’s highest waterfall?=== Kunchikal Waterfall (Karnataka) 455 m.
67) What is the state flower of Haryana?
=== Lotus.

68) In what state are the Elephant Falls located?
=== Meghalaya.

69) When was the constitution of India adopted?
=== 1949.

70) What is the minimum number of members in the State Legislative Council?
=== 40.

71)’Harmony OS’ is the operating system launched by which company?
=== Huawei.

72) From India who received the Philip Kotler Presidential Award?
=== Narendra Modi.

73) Who become the first Indian to grab Australian Ladies PGA?
=== Vani Kapoor.

74) In which city the largest e-waste recycling plant of the world has been launched?
=== Dubai.

75) Which three countries have set up a payment channel called INSTEX with Iran?
=== Germany, France and the UK.
76) Which is the most common element in the world?== Hydrogen.

77) In which country the Leaning tower of Pisa is located?
== In Italy.

78) Which is the lightest element in the world?
== Hydrogen.

79) Who is the founder of TATA industries?
== Jamshedji Tata.

80) Where is the Sanchi Stupa is located?
== In Madhya Pradesh near Bhopal.

81) Which is the coldest place in the world?
== Antarctic.

82) Which game is national sport of Canada?
== Ice Hockey.

83)What is the Japan’s national sport?
== Judo,Sumo.

84) How many feathers does a shuttle cock have?
== 16

85) Where is the headquarters of UNO located?
== at New York.

86) Which is the biggest shipping canal in the world?
== Suez Canal.

87) Tiananmen is a place in which country?
== China.

88) Which is the largest river of Asia?
== Yangtze.

89) Which land is called the land of the Dravidian speaking people?
== South of Deccan.

90) How long did Chandragupta Mauryan rule?
== 24 years.

91) Which is the most dangerous snake in Asia?
== Cobra.

92)Which is the largest snake?
== Python.

93) Which is the fastest growing plant?
== Bamboo.

94)Which animal is called ‘the ship of the desert’?
== Camel.

95)Who are the only survivors in the Dead Sea?
== some micro-organisms.

96) Where does fall highest rainfall in India?
== at Cherapunji. (Meghalaya)

97) Which city is also known as diamond harbour?
== Kolkata.

98) When was Coca Cola established?
== 1886.

99) Which nation most drinks Coca Cola?
== Mexico.

100) Where is the The Golden Gate Bridge situated?
== San Francisco.
101) What is the capital of Ukraine today?=== Kyiv.
102) Who is the founder of Central Statistical Organisation?Answer :– Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.
103) Which is the state animal of Goa?Answer :– Gaur.
104) How many stars are on the Australian flag?Answer :– 6.
105) Which US state is known as The Garden State?

Answer: New Jersey.

106) Who has been elected as the president of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for 2025?Answer :– Dhananjay Shukla.
107) Which Bollywood actor attended the Arjuna Award ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan(2025)?Answer :– Kartik Aaryan.
108) Which is the state sport of Uttar Pradesh?Answer :– Hockey.
109) Where was Nizamuddin Auliya  born?Answer : – Badaun (UP).
110) Who is known as the father of Kathak dance?Answer: – Thakur Prasad.
111) Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi is located at..?Answer: – Fursatganj (Amethi).
112) When was the World Bank established?Answer :– 1944.
113) When was the formation of Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation Limited established?Answer: – 2013.
114) Which State’s Chief Minister has been awarded the Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award for fear free state, in May 2023? (SSC-GD EXAM 2024)Answer :– Chief Minister of UP.
115) Which animal do not make any sound?Answer :– Giraffe. 
116) Which river primarily feeds into Lake Powell (USA)?Answer :– Colorado River.
117) Where is the ‘Gir National Park’ located?Answer :– Gujarat.
118) Which one is the largest hot desert in the world?Answer :– Sahara.
119) What is the official language of Brazil?Answer :– Portuguese.
120) Which country is home to the world’s largest indoor theatre?Answer :– Philippines.
121) In which US state is Carrizo Plain National Monument?Answer :–California. 
122) What yearly celebration takes place at Sydney Harbour, Australia?ANSWER :– Sydney New Year’s Eve.
123) Who laid the foundation stone for the Thiruvalluvar Statue in Tamilnadu?ANSWER :– Morarji Desai.
124) In which region of Spain is Gaztelugatxe located?ANSWER :– Basque Country.
125) What is the northernmost point of Spain?ANSWER :– Punta de Estaca de Bares, Galicia.

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126) Which is the smallest dolphin species?ANSWER :– Hector’s.
127) Which animal is known as the ‘Engineers of the ecosystem’?ANSWER :– Beavers. 
128) Name the Bhutan’s mask dance?ANSWER :– Cham Dance.
129) According to Greek mythology, which god was raised on Naxos?ANSWER :– Zeus.
130) What was the first living creature sent into space?ANSWER :– Dog.
131) Which is the India’s second-highest peak?ANSWER :– Nanda Devi.
132) What is the main symbolic meaning of Songkran?ANSWER :– Cleansing and renewal. 
133) What was Ambedkar’s position in independent India’s first government?ANSWER :– Minister of Law and Justice.
134) Which is the world’s most valuable stolen painting?ANSWER :–Vermeer’s ‘The Concert’.
135) Which is the national bird of Peru?ANSWER :– The Andean cock-of-the-rock.
136) Which was the world’s first national park?ANSWER :– Yellowstone National Park (United States).
137) Which medical institute is set to introduce proton beam therapy for cancer treatment?ANSWER :– AIIMS, Bathinda.
138) Which state became the first in India to implement sub-categorisation within SC reservations?ANSWER :– Telangana.
139) Which Indian chef was named Harvard University’s ‘Person of the Year’ (2025)?ANSWER :– Vikas Khanna.
140) Who will be the first Indian-origin musician to represent India at Coachella 2025?ANSWER :– Shannon K.
141) Who launched the revamped land records system called ‘Bhu Bharati’?ANSWER :– Revanth Reddy.
142) “Ekuverin” is the joint military exercise between India and which country?ANSWER :–Maldives.
143) What kind of disease is “Vitiligo” ?ANSWER :–A disease causing loss of skin color in patches.
144) What is the 40-day period leading up to Easter called?ANSWER :– Lent.
145) Which light is ideal for stargazing?ANSWER :–Red.
146) Which is the largest hot spring in the United States?ANSWER :– Grand Prismatic Spring.
147) Which Shakespeare play is also known as ‘The Scottish Play’ because of which superstition?ANSWER :– Macbeth.
148) Kenai Fjords National Park is home to which icefield?ANSWER :– Harding.
149) What is the name of the famous limestone cave in Bruce Peninsula National Park, Canada? ANSWER :– Grotto.
150) Which is the world’s tallest coastal redwood tree?ANSWER :– Hyperion.
151) Which is the first African reserve created by residents?ANSWER :– Moremi Game Reserve. 
152) Where is the ‘Château de Villandry’s gardens’ located?ANSWER :– France.
153) What is the name of the summer constellation that looks like a hunter?ANSWER :– Orion.
154) Which jazz singer was known as the ‘First Lady of Song’?ANSWER :– Ella Fitzgerald.
155) What is the name of the atmospheric phenomenon that causes shimmering heat waves?ANSWER :– Mirage.
156) When was the Gandhi-Irwin pact was signed?ANSWER :– 1931.
157)* Where was the 39th edition of the International Food and Hospitality Fair – AAHAR organized(2025)?ANSWER:– Delhi.
158) Which book series features Cair Paravel, a castle inspired by Dunluce Castle(UK)?ANSWER :– The Chronicles of Narnia.
159) Which is the third-highest peak in the world?ANSWER :– Kanchenjunga. 
160) *Through which spacecraft did NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth?ANSWER:– Crew Dragon.
161) Which US state hosts the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo?ANSWER:– Florida.
162) Name the bird which can fly backwards? Answer :– Hummingbird. 
163) In which city was Rabindranath Tagore born?ANSWER :– Kolkata.
164) Which literary work earned Rabindranath Tagore the Nobel Prize in Literature?ANSWER :– Gitanjali.
165) What is a baby donkey called?ANSWER:– Foal.
166) On which date was ‘Global Recycling Day’ celebrated every year?ANSWER:– 18 March.
167) The design of the Minnesota State Capitol dome was influenced by which building?ANSWER:– St. Peter’s Basilica.
168) Which US state is home to the International Mother’s Day Shrine?ANSWER:– West Virginia.
169) Where is the ‘Torres del Paine National Park’ is located?ANSWER:– Chile. 
170) Where is the ‘Disneyland’ located?ANSWER:– California, USA.
171) In which country the ‘Great Barrier Reef’ is located?ANSWER:– Australia.
172) Where is the ‘Jurong Bird Park’ located?ANSWER:– Singapore.
173) Who is the “Father of Algebra”?ANSWER:– Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.
174)  Where is the  ‘Porto Flavia in Sulcis-Iglesiente’ located?ANSWER:- Italy.
175) Where is the ‘Palace of Westminster’ is located?ANSWER:– London.
176) What natural event regularly floods parts of Venice?ANSWER:– High tide. 
177) PM MITRA scheme was implemented by which ministry?ANSWER:– Ministry of Textiles.
178) Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is located in which state?ANSWER:– Maharashtra.
179) South Georgia Island, lies in which ocean?ANSWER:–  South Atlantic Ocean.
180) What is the national dress of Japan?ANSWER:– Kimono.
181) Ustad Mohi Bahauddin Dagar is a legendary musician associated with which of the following musical instruments?(RRB NTPC 2022).ANSWER:– Rudra Veena.
182) Which of the following folk dances is from HimachalPradesh? [RRB ALP 2019]A) Nati B) LezimC) Bagurumba D) GiddhaANSWER:– a)Nati.
183) *On which date is ‘World Sparrow Day’ celebrated every year?ANSWER:– 20 March.
184) In which US state is mountain ‘Mount Hamilton’ is located?ANSWER:– California.
185) Which popular folk dance of Himachal Pradesh has a Yagya  performed by the dancers at the end of the dance performance as a homage to the Gods and Goddesses? (RRB NTPC 2022)ANSWER:– Nati.
186) Which state of India is famous for ‘Dhokla’?ANSWER:– Gujarat.
187) In which state did Bharatanatyam originate? (RRB JE 2019).ANSWER:– Tamil Nadu.
188) The Wangala Festival is primarily celebrated in ______?(RRB NTPC 2022).ANSWER:– 1)Meghalaya.
189)* In which country is Mount Kilimanjaro?Answer :– Tanzania.
190)* Which indigenous group lives around Amboseli National Park?Answer :– Maasai.
191) Which soil has high salinity and alkalinity?ANSWER:– Saline and alkaline soil.
192) What is the long form of DTI(Money Terms)?ANSWER:– Debt-To-Income.
193) Kanchenjunga, the highest peak in India, is part of which mountain range?ANSWER:– Himalayas.
194)  What is the national flower of Japan?ANSWER:– Cherry Blossom (Sakura).
195) What element does “O” represent on the periodic table?ANSWER:– Oxygen.
196) Which beach is known as one of the best urban beaches in Europe located in Las Palmas?ANSWER:– Las Canteras Beach.
197) What is the height of the ‘Statue of Unity’ ?ANSWER:– 182 meters (597 feet).
198) Which river of India crosses the tropic of cancer twice?ANSWER:– Mahi river.
199) Which country is the largest producer of ginger and garlic in the world?ANSWER:– China.
200)  Who is known as the ‘Napolean of India’?ANSWER:– Samudragupta.
201) Where can you find a school of blacktip barracudas in Egypt?ANSWER:– Shark Reef in Ras Mohammed National Park.
202) What is a traditional dwelling used by nomadic herders in Mongolia?ANSWER:– Yurt.
203) What color is the fur of a Bengal tiger?ANSWER:– Orange.
204) Who was crowned at Agra Fort in 1530, marking the beginning of a significant Mughal dynasty?ANSWER:– Humayun.
205) What type of vegetation was traditionally grown by early Hawaiians in the Kalalau Valley?ANSWER:– Taro.
206) What type of cultural heritage is prominently displayed at the Fruita petroglyphs in Capitol Reef National Park?ANSWER:– Rock engravings.
207) What is the genus name of the sunflower?ANSWER:– Helianthus.
208) Which day is celebrated as International Owl Awareness Day?ANSWER:– 4th August.
209) What forms the tide pools in La Jolla, California?ANSWER:– Erosion of sandstone and limestone.
210) What vital skills do juvenile ring-tailed lemurs practice by pulling their own tails?ANSWER:– Balance and coordination.
211) What natural feature is Malshej Ghat best known for?ANSWER:– Cascading waterfalls.
212) Which reserve in Kenya is renowned for having a substantial population of lions?ANSWER:– Maasai Mara National Reserve.
213) Which mountain range is highlighted in relation to Santa Maddalena?ANSWER:– Dolomites.
214) What is World Elephant Day primarily focused on?ANSWER:– Raising awareness about elephant conservation.
215) Through how many states the Tropic of Cancer passes away in India?ANSWER:– 8 States.
216) What notable activity was once permitted at Corona Arch before being banned?ANSWER:– Swinging from ropes.
217) What is the notable feature of Piz Nair Wall?ANSWER:– Challenging downhill skiing.
218) What is the elevation gain of the Avalanche Lake(Tamilnadu) trail?ANSWER:– 300 meters.
219) In which country the Lyngvig Lighthouse located?ANSWER:– Denmark.
220)  *Where is Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary located in India?ANSWER:– Rajasthan. 
221) What is the primary habitat preference of wheatears?ANSWER:– Wide-open spaces.
222) Which waterfalls is known as niagara falls of India?ANSWER:– Chitrakote waterfalls.
223) On which river ‘Elephant waterfalls’ situated?ANSWER:– Umngot River.
224) Which is the smallest district in Meghalaya?ANSWER:– South West Garo Hills.
225)  Where is the Kopili Reservoir located?ANSWER:– Assam.
226) Who was the first Governor of Meghalaya?ANSWER:– Braj Kumar Nehru ICS (Retd).
227) Which planet is closest to the sun?ANSWER:– Mercury.
228) Which river divides Garo Hills into two parts?ANSWER:– The Simsang river.
229) What is the primary architectural style of the Cathedral of St. Barbara in Kutná Hora?ANSWER:– Gothic.
230) Which element was introduced to the Cathedral of St. Barbara later by the Jesuits?ANSWER:– Baroque elements.
231) When was LIC established?ANSWER:– 1 September 1956.
232) Which city has India’s first solar-powered railway station?ANSWER:– Guwahati, Assam.
233) Which is India’s largest National Park?ANSWER:– Hemis National Park(Ladakh,J&K).
234) Which is the cleanest river in India?ANSWER:– Umngot river(Meghalaya).
235) What do whale sharks primarily feed on?ANSWER:– Plankton.
236) How tall is Scotts Bluff National Monument(USA)?ANSWER:– 800 feet.
237) Where is the Sunderban Tiger Reserve is located?ANSWER:– West Bengal.
238) When was  British started the first train in India?ANSWER:– on 16 April 1853.
239) In which Schedule the functions and powers of Panchayats are described?ANSWER:–  in the 11th Schedule.
240) Where is the ‘Chandraprabha Sanctuary’ is located in India?ANSWER:– Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh.
241) Where is the ‘Ghana Bird Sanctuary’, also known as ‘Keoladeo National Park’ or ‘Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary’, is located?ANSWER:– Rajasthan.
242) Musi river is a tributary of which river?ANSWER:– the Krishna River.
243) When was the University of Bombay established?ANSWER:– 1857.
244) On which bank of river the City of Kurnul(AP) situated?ANSWER:– Tungbhadra river.
245) On which bank of river the City of Hajipur situated?ANSWER:– Ganga river.
246) On which bank of river the City of Bharuch situated?ANSWER:– Narmada river.
247) Which line divides India and Bhutan?ANSWER:– McMohan Line.
248) Which country is the 38th parallel between?ANSWER:– North Korea and South Korea.
249) What is the earlier name for the Motława river(Poland) that Gdańsk derives its name from?ANSWER:– Gdania.
250) When is International Literacy Day celebrated?ANSWER:– 9/8/2025 12:00:00 AM.

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