GK POST 15)250 GK QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
GK POST 15:–
1) What is the national sport of Japan?
ANSWER:– Sumo Wrestling.
2) Ruqiaya Sultan Begum was the wife of which Mughal Rular?
ANSWER:– Akbar.
3) Which country recently launched Hydrogen powered train?
ANSWER:– Germany.
4) What is the currency of Sweden?
ANSWER:– Krona.
5) Which country hosted the 2018 Asian Games?ANSWER:– Indonesia.
6) Who was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh?ANSWER:– Mujibur Raheman.
7) Which is the biggest desert in the world?
ANSWER:– Sahara Desert.
8) Which is the world’s oldest known city?
ANSWER:– Damascus.
9) Which is the national flower of Britain?
ANSWER:–Rose.
10) Who founded the Red Cross?
ANSWER:– Jean Henri Durant.
11) Who discovered the Australia?
ANSWER:– James Cook.
12) Which is the largest library in the world?
ANSWER:– United States Library of Congress, Washington DC.
13) What is the national flower of China?
ANSWER:– Narcissus.
14) Where was the first industrial revolution took place?
ANSWER:– England.
15) Which person is called the father of modern Italy?
ANSWER:– G. Garibaldi.
16) Who was the first woman Prime Minister
of Britain?
ANSWER:– Margaret Thatcher.
17) What was the earlier name of Sri Lanka?
ANSWER:– Ceylon.
18) Which is the largest river in France?
ANSWER:– Lore.
19) Who was the first negro to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
ANSWER:– Ralph Johnson Bunche.
20) Which city is also known as the ‘city of skyscrapers’?
ANSWER:– New York.
21) The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project, completed with the help of Japan, is on the river…?
ANSWER:– Godavari river.
22) The principle copper deposits of india lie in which places in country?
ANSWER:– Hazaribag and Singbhum of Bihar.
23) The only private sector refinery set up by Reliance Petroleum Ltd. is located at….?
ANSWER:– Jamnagar (Gujrat)
24) The number of major languages, recognized in the Indian Union as official languages, are…..?
ANSWER:– 22.
25) Which atomic power station in India is built completely indigenously?
ANSWER:– Kalpakkam.
26) What is the minimum age to become a Gram Sabha member?
ANSWER:– 18 years.
27) Which city is famous for its perfumery industry?ANSWER:– Kannauj.
28) What type of wrought iron is it?
ANSWER:– Pure form.
29) Which section prohibits forced labor?
ANSWER:– Section 23.
30) Which oil marketing company built India’s first drive through retail fuel station?
ANSWER:– Bharat Petroleum.
31) Who discovered Richter scale?
ANSWER:– Charles Richter.
32) Who wrote world’s longest-running play ‘The Mousetrap’?
ANSWER:– Agatha Christie.
33) Which was the world’s first airline to have an all-jet fleet?
ANSWER:– Air India.
34) Which is the second largest smartphone maker in the world (year 2022) ?
ANSWER:– Xiomi.
35) Who was the first woman to head the Censor Board?
ANSWER:– Asha Parekh.
36) Which is known as ‘Lifeline of Odisha ‘?ANSWER:– Hirakud Dam.
37) Who invented an instrument to know the weight and pressure of solar rays?
ANSWER:– Meghnad Saha (Astrophysicist).
38) How many islands spread in Singapore?ANSWER:– 64.
39) Which bank was formerly known as Imperial Bank of India?
ANSWER:– State Bank of India.
40) Who is the founder of Indian Academy of Sciences?
ANSWER:– Chandrashekhar Venkat Raman.
41) Who is the key person behind the creation of the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary?
ANSWER:– Naturalist Salim Ali.
42) How far is Japan from India?
ANSWER:– 5956 kms.
43) Where is ISRO headquartered ?
ANSWER:– Bengaluru (Karnataka).
44) Which country is India’s biggest trade partner in south Asia?
ANSWER:– Bangladesh.
45) Which country has the largest Buddhist Temple in the world?
ANSWER:– Indonesia.
46) Who is the first magician to use electricity?ANSWER:– Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin.
47) Who is the first Indian to be nominated for a Grammy?
ANSWER:– Asha Bhosale.
48) Which is India’s second largest industrial group in market value?
ANSWER:– Adani Group.
49) How is the company ‘Payment through mobile’ better known as?
ANSWER:– Paytm.
50) Who is known as The Father of Modern Indian Dance?
ANSWER:– Uday Shankar.
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51) Which dance move become popular after Michael Jackson used it during a performance of the song ‘Billie Jean’ in 1983?
ANSWER:– Moonwalk.
52) A sushi is a Japanese dish, traditionally wrap ped in…?
ANSWER:–Edible seaweed.
53) The dance move ‘pirouette’ is associated with which of these dance forms? ANSWER:– Ballet dance.
54) The Greek referred to this state as ‘Pentapotamia’ an inland delta of five converging rivers. Name this state.
ANSWER:– Punjab. 55) Which footwear, apparel and equipment brand is named after the Greek goddess of victory?
ANSWER:– Nike.
56) ‘Malgudi Days’ is a collection of short stories by which author?
ANSWER:– R.K. Narayan.
57) Which Indian airport recently announced launching the use of face recognition as boarding pass for passengers by 2019.?
ANSWER:– Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
58) What is the chemical symbol of lead?
ANSWER:– Pb.
59) The agricultural festival of ‘Nuakhai’ has started in which state?
ANSWER:– Odisha.
60) When did the Apple iPhone first become available?
ANSWER:– 2007.
61) Ablutophobia is the fear of….?
ANSWER:– Bathing.
62) ‘Chholiya’ often referred to as ‘Sword Dance’, is the traditional folk dance form associated with which state?
ANSWER:– Uttarakhand.
63)………….. is the largest moon in our solar system, having a diameter larger than either Mercury or Pluto?
ANSWER:– Ganymede.
64) Which one of the seven sister states hosts the famous Hornbill Festival?
ANSWER:– Nagaland.
65) Which natural phenomenon is also known as the ‘Northern Lights’?
ANSWER:– Aurora borealis.
66) Which planet in our solar system is named after the Roman god of war?
ANSWER:– Mars.
67) Who was the first woman to fly a plane across the Atlantic ocean?
ANSWER:– Amelia Earhart.
68) What temperature water boil at?
ANSWER:– 100C.
69) In which year Microsoft established?
ANSWER:– 1975.
70) Who was the founder of Bose Corporation?
ANSWER:– Amar Bose.
71) Where can you find the smallest bone in the human body?
ANSWER:– Ear.
72) A caterpillar does not stay a caterpillar for its entire life. What does it change into?
ANSWER:– Butterfly or Moth.
73) Which place in India holds Guinness world record of being the wettest place on Earth?
ANSWER:– Mawsynram, Meghalaya.
74) On September 24,2010 ISRO’s Mars Orbiter mission completed——— years orbiting around the red planet?
ANSWER:– 4.
75) What tea is named after a British Prime Minister?
ANSWER:– Earl Grey.
76) Which is the longest earthen dam in the world?ANSWER:– Hirakud Dam.
77) Which city is called Lion City?
ANSWER:– Singapore.
78) When was the famous Ornithologist and naturalist Salim Ali born?
ANSWER:– 12 November 1896.
79) How far is United States of America from India?ANSWER:– 13595.
80) Who was the very first magician?
ANSWER:– Magecian Dedi.
81) Name the youngest person to serve as president of the Indian National Congress.
ANSWER:– Abul Kalam Azad.
82) Who was the India’s last Governor General?ANSWER:– Chakravarti Rajagopalchari.
83) Who was made the first ever violin in the world?. ANSWER:– Italy’s Andrea Amati in the 16th century. 84) In which state India’s first printing press started?ANSWER:– Goa.
85) Who is known as India’s Charles Dickens?Answer ANSWER:– Mulk Raj Anand. 86) Name the Ramon Magsaysay award winner of 1996 from India?
ANSWER:– Tirunellai Narayana Iyer Seshan. ( for excellence in government service).
87) What is the old name of Iran ?
ANSWER:– Persia.
88) Bhitarkanika National Park is situated in which Indian state?
ANSWER:– Odisha.
89) Which great persons birthday is celebrated as Kisan Diwas across India?
ANSWER:– Chaudhary Charan Singh.
90) Which is the first city in India to have two airports?
ANSWER:– Chennai.
91) Name the most popular beverage in the world?ANSWER:– Tea.
92) Who is known as father of modern economics?ANSWER:– Adam Smith.
93) Skopje is the capital of which country?
ANSWER:– North Macedonia.
94) Which is the densest jungle in the world? Answer ANSWER:– Amazon rainforest.
95) Which was the capital of Maurya Dynasty?ANSWER:– Patliputra.
96) Which is the earth’s only natural satellite? ANSWER:– Moon.
97) Which is the second – longest glacier outside the polar world?
ANSWER:– Siachen Glacier.
98) Which country is the world’s largest producer of gum acacia?
ANSWER:– Sudan.
99) Which is the only country having all of the Earth’s five climate zones?
ANSWER:– United States of America.
100) Who is known as Father of Genetic Engineering?
ANSWER:– Har Gobind Khorana.
101) Who was the first railway minister of India?ANSWER:– John Mathai.
biggest port of India?
ANSWER:– Mumbai.
102) FFC stands for…
ANSWER:– Film Finance Corporation.
103) At which particular place on earth are days and nights of equal length always?
ANSWER:– Equator.
104) G-15 is an economic grouping of…
ANSWER:–Third world nations.
105) The largest fresh water lake in India is…?ANSWER:– Kolleru Lake.
106) First China war was fought between…?ANSWER:– China and Britain.
107) Which is the highest lake of India?
ANSWER:– Tso Lhamo Lake Sikkim.
108) Which is the highest road of India?
ANSWER:– Leh- Manali Highway. Jammu and Kashmir.
109) Entomology is the science that studies… ANSWER:–Insects.
110) Guarantee to an exporter that the importer of his goods will pay immediately for the good ordered by him, is known as…
ANSWER:– Letter of credit(L/C).
111) Gravity setting chambers are used in industries to remove…
ANSWER:– Suspended particulate matter.
112) Film and TV institute of India is located at.. .ANSWER:– Pune (Maharashtra).
113) National income estimates in India are prepared by…
ANSWER:– Central statistical organisation.
114) Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of… ANSWER:– Nuclear fusion.
115) Which river of India is called Vridha Ganga?ANSWER:– Godavari.
116) The state having largest area under waste land in India is…
ANSWER:– Rajasthan.
117) The blue colour of the clear sky is due to… ANSWER:– Dispersion of light.
118) Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit named… ANSWER:– Fermi.
119) From which region does monsoon arrives in Assam?
ANSWER:– Bay of Bengal.
120) In which month does monsoon withdraws completely from the northern half of the Peninsula?ANSWER:– Mid – October.
121) Which is the least populous state of India?ANSWER:– Sikkim.
122) Which district of MP has the least area under the Paddy crop?
ANSWER:– Morena.
123) The economy of Jharkhand state is depends upon which sector?
ANSWER:– Mining.
124) Which is the longest river in the world?ANSWER:– Nile.
125) Fathometer is used to measure..
ANSWER:– Ocean Depth.
126) “One people, One state, One leader” was the policy of…
ANSWER:– Hitler.
127) Who is known as the ‘father of Indian missile technology’?
ANSWER:– Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalaam.
128) Which is considered as the biggest port of India?
ANSWER:– Mumbai.
129) What is the national sport of Turkiye? ANSWER:– Oil Wrestling.
130) Who founded the ‘Bangiya Nari Samaj’?ANSWER:– Kamini Roy.
131) Which is the highest literary award in India?ANSWER:– Jnanpith Award.
132) Who was the first Indian woman to be a lawyer?ANSWER:– Cornelia Sorabji.
133) What is one of the permanent fixtures that obstruct radar beams?
ANSWER:– Tall buildings.
134) Who was the 1st Indian Woman toclimb the Mount Everest?
ANSWER:– Bachendri Pal.
135) Who was the 1st Governor ofBengal? ANSWER:– Robert Clive.
136) When is Civil Aviation Dayobserved?
ANSWER:– 7th December.
137) Who has recently addressed the 5thIndian Ocean Conference in Abu Dhabi?
ANSWER:– S. Jaishankar.
138) Who was the India’s first grand slam winner?ANSWER:– Mahesh Bhupathi.
139) Who is known as father of Indian Pre-History?ANSWER:– Robert Bruce Foote.
140) The Gufkral prehistoric site is located in which state / Union Territory of India?
ANSWER:– Jammu & Kashmir.
141) On which bank of river the Kolhapur city is situated?
ANSWER:– Panchganga River.
142) Who set up a committee in 2012 to suggest alternatives to the existing Parliament building?ANSWER:– Former speaker Miera Kumar.
143) Who has been honored with Royal Gold Medal 2022?
ANSWER:– Balkrishna Doshi.
144) Which State Government has approved Atma Nirbhar Krishak development scheme?
ANSWER:– UP Government.
145) Who was the founder of ‘Indian National Congress’?
ANSWER:– A.O. Hume.
146) The ‘Jallianwala Bagh Massacre’ was happened in which year?
ANSWER:– 13th April 1919.
147) Where was the HQ of Muslim League?
ANSWER:– Lucknow.
148) The ‘Moplah Rebellion’ was happened in which year?
ANSWER:– 1921-22.
149) National Environmental Engineering Research Institute is located in …?
ANSWER:– Nagpur.
150) Who invented the mobile phone?
ANSWER:– Martin Copper.
151) Which org. partnered with J& K Government for AB-PMJAY?
ANSWER :– Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.
152) What is the long form of ETF?
ANSWER :– Exchange Traded Funds.
153) Where is the Madhya Pradesh’s major mine of copper located?
ANSWER:– Balghat (Malanjkhand).
154) *What is Tropical Cyclone called in Japan, China & Philippines?
ANSWER:– Typhoon.
155) Where is the ‘Kopili Hydro Electric Project’ is loacted?
ANSWER:– In Dima Hasao district of Assam.
156) Who is the 2025 Padma Shri Award winner from Meghalaya?
ANSWER:– David R. Syiemlieh.
157) Which is the largest bridge in India?
ANSWER:– Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Bridge(Assam).
158) Which village is known as the Asia’s cleanest village?
ANSWER:– Mawlynnong,Meghalaya(India).
159) In which country the ‘Scotts Bluff National Monument’ located?
ANSWER:– USA.
160) In which state the Bandhavgarh National Park is located in India ?
ANSWER:– Madhya Pradesh.
161) When was the Planning Commission was established?
ANSWER:– on 15 March 1950.
162) Where is the headquarters of CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) is located?
ANSWER:– in New Delhi.
163) In which sate of India Tuticorin Port is located?
ANSWER:– in Tamil Nadu.
164) Where is the ‘Tungabhadra Sanctuary’ located in India?
ANSWER:– Karnataka.
165) Where is the ‘Corbett National Park’ is located in India?
ANSWER:– Uttarakhand.
166) When was the University of Madras established?
ANSWER:– 1857.
167) On which bank of river the City of Nellore(AP) situated?
ANSWER:– Pennar river.
168) On which bank of river the City of Munger situated?
ANSWER:– Ganga river.
169) On which bank of river the City of Vadodara situated?
ANSWER:– Vishwamitri river.
170) Which line divides India and Afghanistan?ANSWER:– Durand Line.
171) Where is the headquarter of ‘ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (CPCRI)’ located?ANSWER:– Karnal, Haryana.
172) When was ‘G-20’ established?
ANSWER:– 1999.
173) When was ‘SAARC’ established?
ANSWER:– 1985 Kathmandu(Nepal).
174) When was the ‘Olive Ridley Turtle Project’ established?
ANSWER:– 1975.
175) What is a major characteristic of the trails in Point Reyes National Seashore(Pacific Ocean)?
ANSWER:– They stretch for over 220 kilometres.
176) What is the approximate size of Olympic National Park(USA)?
ANSWER:– 3,500 square kilometres.
177) Which is the fastest train of India?
ANSWER:– Namo Bharat.
178) Where was India’s largest and modern sports complex inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah?
ANSWER:– Ahmedabad.
179) What is the German Beer Purity Law known as?
ANSWER:– Reinheitsgebot.
180) What natural phenomenon can be observed in Fishlake National Forest during autumn? ANSWER:–Transformation of aspen trees into vivid shades of yellow.
181) How often does the keel-billed toucan moult its feathers?
ANSWER:– Once a year.
182) What type of trees does the amethyst laccaria typically prefer to associate with?
ANSWER:– Trees of the Fagales order, especially beech.
183) In which part of India are celebrated apple varieties like Kinnaur grown? ANSWER:– Himachal Pradesh.
184) Which historical structure is associated with the Belogradchik Rocks(Bulgaria)?
ANSWER:– Belogradchik Fortress.
185) What is a significant threat to the survival of snow leopards?
ANSWER:– Climate change.
186) Which mission aims at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses?
ANSWER:– Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission.
187) Which peculiar historical feature has been discovered in the Martimoaapa Mire Reserve(Finland)?
ANSWER:– A stone circle about 10 metres wide.
188) At what altitude range do thick-billed ravens primarily reside? ANSWER:– 1,500 to 3,400 metres.
189) What feature of the Rainbow Houses(Houten) contributes to their cultural significance?
ANSWER:– The arrangement of different colours.
190)* What do Japanese maple trees represent in Kyoto’s culture?
ANSWER:– Elegance and peace.
191) When was BIMSTEC established?
ANSWER:– 06 June 1997.
192) Where is the Kapildhara waterfall located?
ANSWER:– Amarkantak district (Madhya Pradesh).
193) Where is the Sahastradhara Waterfall located?
ANSWER:– Uttarakhand & Madhya Pradesh.
194) Which is the largest waterfall in Uttarakhand state?
ANSWER:– Tiger Waterfall.
195) Name the highest waterfall in India?
ANSWER:– Kunchikal Waterfall.
196) Where is the Jog Falls located?
ANSWER:– Karnataka.
197) Which waterfall is known as Niagara Falls of India?
ANSWER:– Chitrakut Waterfall(Chhattisgarh).
198) Where is the ‘Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) located?
ANSWER:– New Delhi.
199) Who is called the father of Indian Meteorology?
ANSWER:– Pisharoty.
200) Who is known as the ‘Weather woman of India’?
ANSWER:– Anna Mani.
201) Which was India’s first Remote Sensing?
ANSWER:– IRS-1A.
202) Where is the headquarter of ‘Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology’ located?
ANSWER:– Pune.
203) Under which Ministry does the Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) function?
ANSWER:– Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
204) Where is the Ayni Air Base located?
ANSWER:– Tajikistan.
205) When did India withdraw from the Ayni Air Base?
ANSWER:– 2022.
206) What is the primary function of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)?
ANSWER:– To develop and maintain national highways.
207) The Doctrine of Party Autonomy is most closely associated with which field of law?
ANSWER:– Arbitration Law.
208) Through which two countries does the Kunar River flow?
ANSWER:– Afghanistan and Pakistan.
209) Which country has the most number of rivers in the world?
ANSWER:– Russia(Over 100,000 rivers).
210) What is the old name of Chenab river?
ANSWER:– Asikni.
211) Name the deepest river in the world?
ANSWER:– Congo River(220m depth).
212) What unique feature allows Tower Bridge(London) to accommodate river traffic?
ANSWER:– It splits in half.
213) Where is the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary located?
ANSWER:– Madhya Pradesh.
214) Where is the headquarters of ‘Indian National Ocean Information Services Centre’ located?
ANSWER:– Hyderabad.
215) Where is the headquarters of ‘Centre for Development of Advanced Computing’ loacted?
ANSWER:– Pune.
216) What unique feature allows Tower Bridge(London) to accommodate river traffic?
ANSWER:– It splits in half.
217) From where the first evidence of agriculture found?
ANSWER:– from Mehargarh.
218) Where is the National Human Museum located?
ANSWER:– Bhopal.
219) Where is the ‘Parkland’ grassland located?
ANSWER:– Africa.
220) When is World Food Day celebrated?
ANSWER:– 16 October.
221) India’s first Integrated Oncology Research and Care Centre (IORCC) has been opened in which state?
ANSWER:– Goa.
222) India’s first Maritime Simulation Centre has been inaugurated in which state?
ANSWER:– Andhra Pradesh.
223) Which country is closest to space?
ANSWER:– Ecuador.
224) Which river is known as the Lifeline of Ladakh?
ANSWER:– Indus River (Sindhu).
225) Which Indian state is home to the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve recently inducted into the UNESCO biosphere reserve list?
ANSWER:– Himachal Pradesh.
226) At What Degree Does Ice Freeze ?
ANSWER:– at 0 Degree.
227) Who started the ‘Mitra Mela’ Sangh?
ANSWER:– Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and his brother, Ganesh Damodar Savarkar.
228) Who led the ‘Yugantar Party’?
ANSWER:– Jatindranath Mukherjee.
229) In which year was Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) established?
ANSWER:– 1924.
230) On which bank of river the city of Rome situated?
ANSWER:– Tiber River.
231) On which bank of river the city of Paris situated?
ANSWER:– Seine River.
232) On which bank of river the city of New York situated?
ANSWER:– Hudson River.
233) Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) is located in which state?
ANSWER:– Andhra Pradesh.
234) In which state the Ramnami tribe is mainly found?
ANSWER:– Chhattisgarh.
235) What is the currency of Japan?
ANSWER:– Japanese yen.
236) What is the primary activity occurring within the Lagoon Nebula’s NGC 6530 cluster?ANSWER:– Creation of newborn stars.
237)Who was the first Finance Minister of independent India?
ANSWER:– Shannamugham Chetty.
238)Which is the famous folk dance of Maharashtra?
ANSWER:– Dahikala.
239) What geological processes shaped the landscape of Badlands National Park(USA)?
ANSWER:– Wind, water, and erosion.
240) Where is the ‘Badlands National Park’ located?
ANSWER:– South Dakota, USA.
241) What is the primary geological material of the Externsteine rock formations(Germany)?
ANSWER:– Sandstone.
242) What innovative architectural feature distinguished the Colosseum(Italy) from earlier amphitheatres?
ANSWER:– Free-standing design.
243) Which is the closest planet to the sun?
ANSWER:– Mercury.
244) What is the primary adaptation that allows quiver trees to survive in the desert?
ANSWER:– Thick trunks for water storage.
245) Which is the lightest planet in the solar system?
ANSWER:– Mercury.
246) Which mountain is known as the roof of the world?
ANSWER:– Pamie Mountains.
247) What aspect of Shenandoah National Park(U.S.) is highlighted in its preservation?
ANSWER:– Rich ecosystems.
248) What Ganga river calls in Bangladesh?
ANSWER:– Padma River.
249) In which state the Bihu Festival is celebrated?
ANSWER:– Assam.
250) Who invented the hydrogen bomb?
ANSWER:– Edward Teller.
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