GK PRACTICE SET 20

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Q632. Where did the indigenous sport ‘Kalaripayattu’ originate from?

  1. Kerala
  2. Karnataka
  3. Goa
  4. Tamil Nadu

Answer: 1. Kerala

Explanation: Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art form that originated in Kerala . It is considered one of the oldest fighting systems in the world and combines physical combat techniques with spiritual and healing practices.

Q633. The founder of the Pallava dynasty was:

  1. Singhamvishnu
  2. Simhavishnu
  3. Simharaj
  4. Balasimha

Answer: 2. Simhavishnu

Explanation: Simhavishnu is regarded as the founder of the Pallava dynasty. He ruled during the 6th century CE and expanded the Pallava kingdom significantly.

Q634. What will happen when you select the cell contents of a particular row in MS-Excel and then click the Delete button?

  1. Entries in all the selected cells will be deleted
  2. Only first three cells will be deleted
  3. Entire row will be deleted
  4. First five cell entries will be deleted

Answer: 1. Entries in all the selected cells will be deleted

Explanation: When you select the contents of a row in MS Excel and press the Delete button, only the data within the selected cells is cleared. The row itself remains intact, and no structural changes occur.

Q635. Warren Hastings became the Governor-General of Bengal from Governor of Bengal after the passing of which of the following Acts?

  1. Indian Council Act of 1861
  2. Pitt’s India Act, 1784
  3. Regulating Act, 1773
  4. Charter Act, 1813

Answer: 3. Regulating Act, 1773

Explanation: The Regulating Act of 1773 marked the beginning of central administration in India and made Warren Hastings the first Governor-General of Bengal. This act aimed to regulate the East India Company’s governance in India.

Q636. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a monopoly?

  1. No close substitutes
  2. Full control over the price by the seller
  3. One buyer and many sellers
  4. One seller and many buyers

Answer: 3. One buyer and many sellers

Explanation: A monopoly refers to a market structure where there is one seller and many buyers , giving the seller complete control over the price. The scenario of “one buyer and many sellers” describes a monopsony , not a monopoly.

Q637. Which of the following types of crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season?

  1. Zaid crops
  2. Rabi crops
  3. Vital crops
  4. Kharif crops

Answer: 4. Kharif crops

Explanation: Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season (around June-July) and harvested in the autumn (September-October). Examples include rice, maize, and millets.

Q639. Ursa Major is a/an:

  1. comet
  2. asteroid
  3. constellation
  4. satellite

Answer: 3. constellation

Explanation: Ursa Major is a prominent constellation in the northern sky. It includes the famous asterism known as the Big Dipper.

Q640. In Microsoft Excel, which chart type is best suited for comparing proportions or percentages of a whole?

  1. Pie Chart
  2. Bar Chart
  3. Scatter Chart
  4. Line Chart

Answer: 1. Pie Chart

Explanation: A Pie Chart is ideal for showing proportions or percentages of a whole, as it visually represents parts of a dataset as slices of a circle.

Q641. Which important event that started in 1930 played a significant role in motivating and mobilizing Indians to join the non-violent movement for independence?

  1. Swadeshi movement
  2. Gadar Movement
  3. Quit India Movement
  4. Salt Satyagraha

Answer: 4. Salt Satyagraha

Explanation: The Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March), led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930, was a pivotal event in India’s struggle for independence. It protested against the British salt tax and inspired mass participation in the freedom movement.

Q642. If there is a fall in the demand of a good, the equilibrium price is expected to:

  1. fall
  2. neither fall nor rise
  3. Rise
  4. first rise, and then fall sharply

Answer: 1. fall

Explanation: According to the law of demand and supply, if the demand for a good decreases while supply remains constant, the equilibrium price is expected to fall due to reduced competition among buyers.

Q643. The Ghadar Party was founded in _______ by Sohan Singh Bhakna, Kanshi Ram, Harnam Singh Tundilat, Lala Har Dayal and others.

  1. 1901
  2. 1913
  3. 1905
  4. 1910

Answer: 2. 1913

Explanation: The Ghadar Party was founded in 1913 in San Francisco, USA, by Indian revolutionaries like Sohan Singh Bhakna and Lala Har Dayal. Its aim was to fight against British colonial rule in India.

Q645. Doljatra is a festival of which state from followings?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Assam
  3. Haryana
  4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: 2. Assam

Explanation: Doljatra , also known as Holi, is a vibrant festival celebrated in Assam . It marks the arrival of spring and is associated with colors, music, and festivities.

Q646. The founder of the Pala empire was:

  1. Rayala
  2. Gopala
  3. Devapala
  4. Dharmapala

Answer: 2. Gopala

Explanation: Gopala was the founder of the Pala dynasty in the 8th century CE. He established the empire in Bengal and laid the foundation for its subsequent expansion under rulers like Dharmapala and Devapala.

Q647. Which organisation was started in the Pune district of Maharashtra in the 1870s with the aim of promoting education and social rights among the underprivileged group of the society?

  1. Satyashodhak Samaj
  2. Deepalaya Samaj
  3. Shoshit Seva Samaj
  4. Prarthana Samaj

Answer: 1. Satyashodhak Samaj

Explanation: The Satyashodhak Samaj was founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 in Pune, Maharashtra. Its aim was to promote education, social equality, and rights for marginalized communities, particularly the lower castes.

Q648. The Kailasha temple at Ellora near Aurangabad in Maharashtra was built by a king from the _____ Dynasty.

  1. Rashtrakuta
  2. Pratihara
  3. Gurjara Pratihara
  4. Chandella

Answer: 1. Rashtrakuta

Explanation: The Kailasha Temple at Ellora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built during the reign of the Rashtrakuta dynasty in the 8th century CE. King Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta dynasty commissioned this magnificent rock-cut temple.

Q649. Which set of Articles in the Constitution of India are known as ‘Cultural and Educational Rights’?

  1. Articles 19-20
  2. Articles 29-30
  3. Articles 14-15
  4. Articles 23-24

Answer: 2. Articles 29-30

Explanation: Articles 29-30 of the Indian Constitution deal with Cultural and Educational Rights . Article 29 protects the interests of minorities, while Article 30 grants them the right to establish and administer educational institutions.

Q650. Recently, a bill on Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was introduced. Consider the following statements about UCC and identify the correct statement(s) from them.

  1. The Uniform Civil Code in India Bill, 2020, was introduced in the Lok Sabha as a private member bill.
  2. UCC refers to the same set of civil laws applicable to all the citizens of India in all the personal matters.
  3. The provision for UCC in the Constitution of India is mentioned under Article 44.

Options:

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 1 and 3
  3. Only 2 and 3
  4. Only 3

Answer: 3. Only 2 and 3

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect because the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has not been introduced as a private member bill in 2020.
  • Statement 2 is correct: UCC aims to provide a uniform set of civil laws applicable to all citizens, regardless of religion, in matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, etc.
  • Statement 3 is also correct: The directive principle under Article 44 of the Constitution calls for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code across India.
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