GK PRACTICE SET 11

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Q361. In which country do Kachin, Karen, Karenni, Chin, and Mon ethnic groups belong?

  1. Myanmar
  2. Afghanistan
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Nepal

Answer: 1. Myanmar

Explanation: The Kachin, Karen, Karenni, Chin, and Mon are ethnic groups primarily found in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). These groups have distinct cultures and languages and have historically resided in various regions within the country.

Q362. Which of the following groups of places in India has little differences in day and night temperatures?

  1. Bhopal and Indore
  2. Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram
  3. Jammu and Kashmir
  4. Jaipur and Jaisalmer

Answer: 2. Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram

Explanation: Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram are located in the southern part of India, closer to the equator. These regions experience relatively stable temperatures throughout the day and night due to their proximity to the sea and lower latitude, which results in less variation between day and night temperatures compared to the other options.

Q363. Mahabalipuram temple was built under the reign of which of the following dynasties?

  1. Rashtrakuta
  2. Pratihara
  3. Chola
  4. Pallava

Answer: 4. Pallava

Explanation: The Mahabalipuram temple, also known as the Shore Temple, was constructed during the reign of the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. The Pallavas were known for their architectural achievements, and Mahabalipuram is one of the finest examples of their temple architecture.

Q364. What is the name of the centrally sponsored scheme related to literacy that was launched by the Government of India in March 2023?

  1. National Literacy Programme
  2. New India Literacy Programme
  3. India Literacy Programme
  4. Bharat Padhega

Answer: 4. Bharat Padhega

Explanation: The “Bharat Padhega” scheme was launched by the Government of India in March 2023 to promote literacy and education across the country. This initiative aims to improve literacy rates and provide educational opportunities to all citizens.

Q365. Rows in MS-Excel are identified by:

  1. letters
  2. numbers with letters
  3. numbers
  4. timings

Answer: 3. numbers

Explanation: In Microsoft Excel, rows are identified by numbers, starting from 1 and increasing as you move down the spreadsheet. Columns, on the other hand, are identified by letters.

Q366. According to Census of India 2011, how many districts are there in India?

  1. 620
  2. 640
  3. 630
  4. 610

Answer: 3. 630

Explanation: As per the Census of India 2011, there were 630 districts in India. This number may have changed slightly due to administrative reorganizations since then.

Q367. Which Clause of Article 20 incorporates the doctrine of double jeopardy?

  1. 1
  2. 4
  3. 3
  4. 2

Answer: 2. 2

Explanation: Article 20(2) of the Indian Constitution prohibits double jeopardy, meaning a person cannot be prosecuted and punished for the same offense more than once.

Q368. In MS Word, which feature allows you to create different headers and footers for odd and even pages in a document?

  1. Different First Page
  2. Page Breaks
  3. Different Odd & Even Pages
  4. Section Breaks

Answer: 3. Different Odd & Even Pages

Explanation: The “Different Odd & Even Pages” feature in Microsoft Word allows users to set different headers and footers for odd and even pages. This is useful for creating professional documents like books and reports.

Q369. Who was the first Indian wrestler to win Gold at the World Championships in 2010?

  1. Alka Tomar
  2. Sushil Kumar
  3. Bajrang Punia
  4. Geeta Phogat

Answer: 2. Sushil Kumar

Explanation: Sushil Kumar was the first Indian wrestler to win a Gold medal at the World Championships in 2010. He is a highly decorated wrestler with multiple international achievements.

Q370. As of January 2023, who among the following is the chief minister of Puducherry?

  1. Shri V Narayanasamy
  2. Shri N Rangaswamy
  3. Shri V Vaithilingam
  4. Shri P Shanmugam

Answer: 2. Shri N Rangaswamy

Explanation: As of January 2023, Shri N Rangaswamy was the Chief Minister of Puducherry. He has held this position multiple times and is a prominent political figure in the region.

Q371. (No question provided)

Q372. (No question provided)

Q373. What is a revenue deficit in the government budget?

  1. The excess of expenditure over revenue, excluding interest payments on debt
  2. The excess of revenue over expenditure, including interest payments on debt
  3. The excess of revenue over expenditure, excluding interest payments on debt
  4. The excess of expenditure over revenue, including interest payments on debt

Answer: 1. The excess of expenditure over revenue, excluding interest payments on debt

Explanation: A revenue deficit occurs when the government’s revenue expenditure exceeds its revenue receipts, excluding interest payments on debt. This indicates that the government is spending more than it earns through regular revenue sources.

Q374. Folk songs in _________ are called Raganis.

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Haryana
  4. Bihar

Answer: 4. Bihar

Explanation: Raganis are a form of folk songs that are popular in Bihar. These songs often reflect the cultural and social life of the region.

Q375. As of March 2024, who is the minister of the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India?

  1. Smriti Zubin Irani
  2. Amit Shah
  3. Dharmendra Pradhan
  4. Nitin Gadkari

Answer: 1. Smriti Zubin Irani

Explanation: As of March 2024, Smriti Zubin Irani is the Minister of Cooperation in the Government of India. She has held various ministerial positions and is known for her contributions to different sectors.

Q376. Which of the following is NOT a part of Carnatic music?

  1. Varnam
  2. Dhrupad
  3. Pallavi
  4. Charana

Answer: 2. Dhrupad

Explanation: Dhrupad is a form of Hindustani classical music and is not a part of Carnatic music. Varnam, Pallavi, and Charana are all components of Carnatic music.

Q377. Who invaded India during the rule of Tughlaq Dynasty?

  1. Timur
  2. Mahmud of Ghazni
  3. Chengiz Khan
  4. Muhammad Ghori

Answer: 1. Timur

Explanation: Timur, also known as Tamerlane, invaded India during the rule of the Tughlaq Dynasty in 1398. His invasion led to significant destruction and the weakening of the Tughlaq rule.

Q378. Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding invertebrates from the options given below.

  1. They have an open circulatory system as there is no organization in the distribution.
  2. They have radial or bilateral body symmetry.
  3. They have a pair of solid nerve cords, situated ventrally and bearing segmentally arranged ganglia.
  4. They possess a backbone and an internal skeleton.

Answer: 4. They possess a backbone and an internal skeleton.

Explanation: Invertebrates do not possess a backbone or an internal skeleton. This is the defining characteristic that differentiates them from vertebrates.

Q379. Which of the following reactions leads to the formation of glucose pentaacetate from acetic anhydride?

  1. Acetylation of glucose
  2. Oxidation
  3. Addition of ketone
  4. Reduction

Answer: 1. Acetylation of glucose

Explanation: Glucose pentaacetate is formed by the acetylation of glucose using acetic anhydride. This reaction involves the addition of acetyl groups to the hydroxyl groups of glucose.

Q380. Who was the first to develop a mathematical predictive heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Pierre-Simon Laplace
  2. Immanuel Kant
  3. Galileo Galilei
  4. Nicolaus Copernicus

Answer: 4. Nicolaus Copernicus

Explanation: Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to develop a mathematical predictive heliocentric model of the solar system, proposing that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun. This was a significant departure from the previously accepted geocentric model.

Q381. What is the literacy rate of males in India as per the report published in the National Survey of India-2022?

  1. 83.4%
  2. 86.3%
  3. 84.7%
  4. 81.2%

Answer: 2. 86.3%

Explanation: According to the National Survey of India-2022, the literacy rate of males in India is reported to be 86.3%. This figure indicates the percentage of males who are literate in the country.

Q382. Which of the following is/are an example of public goods?

a) Defense b) House

  1. Only b
  2. Both a and b
  3. Only a
  4. Neither a nor b

Answer: 3. Only a

Explanation: Defense is a public good because it is non-excludable and non-rivalrous; everyone in the country benefits from national defense without reducing its availability to others. A house, on the other hand, is a private good as it is both excludable and rivalrous.

Q383. Orographic rainfall occurs when _____________.

  1. a cyclone makes a landfall
  2. the air masses collide at Intertropical Conversion Zone
  3. saturated air mass comes across a mountain
  4. hot air rises up in conventional currents

Answer: 3. saturated air mass comes across a mountain

Explanation: Orographic rainfall occurs when a saturated air mass encounters a mountain. As the air is forced to rise over the mountain, it cools, condenses, and forms precipitation on the windward side of the mountain.

Q384. Which of the following is NOT a moon of Jupiter?

  1. Triton
  2. Callisto
  3. Europa
  4. Ganymede

Answer: 1. Triton

Explanation: Triton is not a moon of Jupiter; it is the largest moon of Neptune. Callisto, Europa, and Ganymede are all moons of Jupiter.

Q385. In a spread sheet, page orientation is changed through ___________.

  1. page setup dialog box
  2. format dialogue box
  3. print dialog box
  4. paper dialog box

Answer: 1. page setup dialog box

Explanation: Page orientation in a spreadsheet can be changed through the “page setup” dialog box. This option allows users to switch between portrait and landscape orientations.

Q386. (No question provided)

Q387. Which of the following statements about Akbar are true?

  1. He introduced the Mansabdari system.
  2. He defeated and merged the state of Bijapur in his empire.
  3. He made Fatehpur Sikri his capital.
  4. Only 1 and 2
  5. All 1, 2, 3
  6. Only 2 and 3
  7. Only 1 and 3

Answer: 4. Only 1 and 3

Explanation: Akbar did introduce the Mansabdari system, which was a military and administrative structure. He also made Fatehpur Sikri his capital. However, he did not defeat and merge the state of Bijapur into his empire; that was achieved by his grandson, Aurangzeb.

Q388. ________ was an Indian dancer and choreographer best known for creating a fusion style of dance adapting European theatrical techniques to Indian classical and folk-dance forms.

  1. Smita Nagdev
  2. Ravi Shankar
  3. Shovana Narayan
  4. Uday Shankar

Answer: 4. Uday Shankar

Explanation: Uday Shankar was a pioneering Indian dancer and choreographer known for creating a fusion style of dance that combined Indian classical and folk forms with European theatrical techniques. He was instrumental in popularizing Indian dance internationally.

Q389. The loss of water in the form of water droplets from leaves of plants is called _____.

  1. Pressure gradient
  2. Guttation
  3. Translocation
  4. Plasmolysis

Answer: 2. Guttation

Explanation: Guttation is the process by which plants lose water in the form of droplets from the tips or edges of leaves. This is different from transpiration, which is the loss of water through stomata, lenticels, and other aerial parts of the plant.

Q390. The district of Shivamogga that is famous for its Iron-Ore and Manganese mineral is located in which state of India?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Maharashtra
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Jharkhand

Answer: 1. Karnataka

Explanation: The district of Shivamogga, known for its Iron-Ore and Manganese mineral deposits, is located in the state of Karnataka in India.

Q391. Annamacharya composed Sankirtans in praise of which God?

  1. Lord Rama
  2. Lord Krishna
  3. Lord Venkateshwara
  4. Lord Shiva

Answer: 3. Lord Venkateshwara

Explanation: Annamacharya was a 15th-century saint composer who composed thousands of Sankirtans in praise of Lord Venkateshwara, the presiding deity of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati.

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