General Knowledge 2023
Tehri is the the Highest Dam 261 Metres High on the River Bhagirathi in Uttrakhand.
Mawsynram is the Wettest place in Meghalaya average annual Rainfall more than 12000 mm.
Jama Masjid is the Largest Mosque it was build by emperor Shah Jahan at Delhi about 25000 people can offer prayers here at a time.
Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway 53.5 metres 175 ft high at Fatehpur Sikri built by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat.
Wular is the largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir.
Statue of Unity is the tallest statue it is at vadodara in Gujarat standing at a height of 182 metres statue of the Iron man of India.
Nh 44 is the longest road in India running from Srinagar in the north to Kanyakumari in the South. Its length is 3745 km.
The longest river in India is the Ganga and not the Brahmaputra, for only one-third of the Brahmaputra flows through India.
Symbols of Our Rich Heritage
1. Ajanta Caves are a group of 29 caves near Aurangabad in Maharashtra contain paintings made by Buddhist monks about 2000 years ago. The paintings cover two major themes
(i) the life of the Buddha and
(ii) illustrations of tales from Buddhist fables or jatakas.
2. Dilwara Temples are Five Jain Temples near Mt. Abu in Rajasthan built between 11th and 13th century. Vimal Vasahi is the most famous of these temples.
3. Gol Gumbaz is dome-shaped mausoleum of Mohammad Adil Shah in Bijapur, Karnataka built in 1656, the second largest dome in the world, has a remarkable echoing effect.
4. Golden Temple is a temple in Amritsar, Punjab the holiest of the Sikh shrines built in 1577 part of the exterior covered with gold leaf stands amidst a sacred tank.
5. Belur Math is the headquarters of Ramakrishna Mission in Kolkata founded by Swami Vivekananda.
6. Basilica of Bom Jesus is a church at Velha, Goa built in the seventeenth century houses the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.
7. Ellora Caves are a group of 34 Caves near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. In Cave no. 16 is the Kailash Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, carved out of a single rock.
8. Hazratbal Mosque in Kashmir made of white marble very sacred to the muslims for a hair of prophet Muhammad is preserved here.
9. Shaking Minarets are two Minarets in Sidi Bashir's mosque in Ahmedabad, Gujarat built in the 10th century an architectural marvel. If one minaret is shaken, other shakens too.
10. Somnath Temple located on the southern trip of the Saurashtra Peninsula in Gujarat destroyed several times for its enormous wealth and rebuilt the present temple was built after Independence.
11. Sanchi Stupa near Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh one of the major centre of Buddhist pilgrimage. It was commissioned by emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century B.C.E.
12. Vivekananda Memorial at Kanyakumari, at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean built in 1970 in memory of Swami Vivekananda.
Pioneers
1. Ved Vyasa name means compiler. He is the one who compiler and classified the Vedas. He wrote the Mahabharata and is also a character in it. He also wrote the Puranas. The festival of Guru Purnima is dedicated to him.
2. Valmiki was a great Sanskrit poet. The epic Ramayana is attributed to him. He is also an important character in the epic.
3. Kalidasa was great Sanskrit poet and dramatist who lived in the 4th century B.C.E during the reign of Chandragupta Vikramaditya. Abhijnana Shakuntalam and Meghduta are two of his famous works.
4. Aryabhata was the first major mathematician-astronomer of India, he lived from 476 C.E 550 C.E. He explained lunar and solar eclipses and asserted that the earth rotated on its axis causing day and night. He also calculated the value of π (pi) correct to four decimal places.
5. Brahmagupta lived from 598 C.E to 670 C.E. He is believed to have introduced the concept of zero into arithmetic.
6. Charaka is recognised as the father of the ancient system of medicine--Ayurveda; lived sometime during the 2nd century B.C.E. and 1st century Century C.E.
7. Sushruta wrote Sushruta, which includes surgical training instruments and procedures. He is also supposed to be the first plastic surgeon. Most probably, he belonged to the 6th century B.C.E.
Indian Handicrafts
1. Zardozi Embroidery with gold thread; gained popularity in the 17th century during the reign of Akbar.
2. Kalamkari is a type of hand painted or block- printed cotton textile produced in parts of India and Iran.
3. Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style; Lucknow is the heart of this industry today.
4. Phulkari literally means flower work. Very popular in Punjab.
5. Meenakari is the art of making designs on a metal by fusing different minerals over it. Popular in Jaipur.
6. Terracotta word means' baked earth'. It is the art of making sculptures using glazed or unglazed ceramic.
7. Tarakasi is a from of filigree work from Cuttack in Odisha.
8. Madhubani painting Practised in Bihar, this kind of painting is done with fingers, twigs and brushes, using natural dyes and characterised by attractive geometrical patterns.
Indian States Union Territories
1. Goa - Panaji
2. Odisha - Bhubaneswar
3. Sikkim - Gangtok
4. Telangana - Hyderabad
5. Jharkhand - Ranchi
6. Chhattisgarh - Raipur
7. Uttarakhand - Dehradun
8. Andhra pradesh - Hyderabad
Union Territories
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Prot Blair
2. National capital territory of Delhi - New Delhi
3. Chandigarh - Chandigarh
4. Lakshadweep - Kavaratti
5. Dadra and Nagar haveli and Daman and Diu - Daman
6. Puducherry - Puducherry
7. Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar
8. Ladakh - Leh
1. Assam - Dispur
2. Meghalaya - Shillong
3. Manipur - Imphal
4. Tripura - Agartala
5. Mizoram - Aizawl
6. Arunachal - Itanagar
7. Nagaland - Kohima
1. India is made up of 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
2. Jammu and Kashmir, a state earlier is now split into two union territories
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Ladakh
3. Delhi has a special status. It is called National Capital Territory.
National Parks and Sanctuaries
1. Kaziranga National Park In Assam: on the bank of Brahmaputra river; one of the main centres of the greater one horned rhino or Indian rhino; also houses wild buffalo, sambar and wild elephant.
2. Gir Forest In Gujarat: lions are found here in their natural surroundings.
3. Dachigam Sanctuary In Jammu and Kashmir: about 20 km away from Srinagar; particularly noted for hangul or Kashmir stag; Himalayan black bear also found here.
4. Kanha National Park In Madhya Pradesh: specially famous for barasingha or Indian swamp deer; abounds in blackbuck or chital; also chosen for 'Project Tiger'.
5. Keoladeo National Park In Rajasthan: once the duck shooting preserve of the rulers of Bharatpur; one of the best breeding places for water birds.
6. Corbett National Park In Uttrakhand: situated at the foothills of the Himalayas; preserves the memory of a very famous English hunter; one of the 'Project Tiger' reserves.
7. Sultanpur Jheel In Haryana: famous for migratory birds.
Landmarks in History
1. First War of Independence - 1857
2. Quit India Movement - 1942
3. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - 1919
4. Indian National Congress Founded - 1885
5. Civil Disobedience Movement - 1930
6. Gandhiji came to India and led the National Movement - 1916
7. Non- Cooperation Movement Started - 1920
8. Indian National Army organised by Netaji - 1943
9. Declaration of American Independence - 1776
10. French Revolution - 1789
11. Abolition of Slavery in the U.S.A - 1865
12. Chinese Revolution - 1911
13. Russian Revolution - 1917
14. Mount Everest Conquered - 1953
15. Hiroshima Bombed - 1945
16. U.N.O. Founded - 1945
17. Second World War Started - 1939
18. First World War Started - 1914
Rapid Fire - 1
1. Which Indian state is surrounded on three sides by Bangladesh ?
Tripura
2. Which city in India has a famous Snake Park ?
Chennai
3. In which Indian state is the Chilka Lake situated ?
Odisha
4. Kamrup was an important Indian state in ancient times. What is it known as these days ?
Assam
5. When are the Kharif crops sown ?
In June
6. On which river would you find the Nagarjunasagar Dam ?
Krishna
7. Idenify the structure on the right. In which state is it situated ?
Victory Tower, Rajasthan
8. In which state are the Panna diamond mines situated ?
Madhya Pradesh
9. Which river of the south is known as Dakshin Ganga ?
Godavari
10. The highest road of the world is in India. Which two cities does it connect ?
Manali and Leh
11. Which Indian ruler was known as Chhatrpati ?
Shivaji
12. Which Mughal King was in power in Delhi in 1857 ?
Bahadur Shah Jafar
13. What is the official name of India ?
Bharat
14. What is the name of the ashram that Gandhiji founded near Ahmedabad in Gujarat ?
Sabarmati
15. Name the smallest Indian state in terms of area.
Goa
16. The Sculpture with the faces of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh known as Trimurti is found in a group of caves. What are these caves known as ?
Elephanta Caves
17. In which Indian union territory is the Jawahar Tunnel ? What is its Importance ?
Jammu and Kashmir, facilitates round the year connectivity to Kashmir Valley
18. In which battle did Akbar defeat Rana Pratap ?
Battle of Haldighati
19. What is Kodarma in Jharkhand famous for ?
Mica Mining
20. Which article in the constitution of India that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated in 2019 ?
Article 370
I. Q. Test
Supply the two terms of the series
(a) 16, 24, 36, 54, - 81, 121.5
(b) P Z R Y T - X V
2. Cross out (×) the one that does not belong to the group.
(a) Suez Panama Rhine Keil
Rhine
(b) La Paz Lisbon London Lebanon
Lebanon
3. Fill in the missing number
7 16 9
5 21 16
9 ___ 13
22
4. What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment and never in a thousand years?
The letter 'm'
5. If 8945=hide and 3856=CHEF, then 38945= ?
CHIDE
6. If a man at the north pole walks 10 km south, then 10 km east, and then 10 km north, how far would he be from his starting point?
He will be at the starting point
7. Insert a three-letter word that complete the first and begins the second word C(_ _ _ ) X
APE
8. Complete these statements.
(a) FLEET is to car as STRING is to PEARL.
(b) WATER is to HYDROSPHHERE as AIR is to ATMOSPHERE.
9. Rearrange the letters to from proper words. Then cross the odd one out.
(a) HWEAT WHEAT
(b) IREC RICE
(c) COCAO COCOA
(d) AIZME MAIZE
COCOA is the odd one out
10. Write T for and F for false statements.
(a) A number multiplied by zero gives zero as the product. T
(b) Open windows attract lightning. F
(c) SOCK is to FOOT as SHOE is to SOLE. F
One and Only One
Across
1. The Largest producer of Tobacco - China
2. The Country known as the 'Coffee Pot of the World' - Brazil
3. The Largest producer of Mica - India
4. The Largest producer of Wool - Australia
5. The Land of the Golden Pagodas - Myanmar
6. The Eternal City/ The City of Seven Hills - Rome
7. The Land of White Elephant - Thailand
Down
1. The Island of Cloves - Zanzibar
2. The holy Land - Palestine
3. The Largest Country in terms of Area - Russia
4. The forbidden City (In Tibet) - Lhasa
5. Centre of film production in the U.S.A. - Hollywood
6. The Highest waterfall in the world - Angel
Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara
1. Black Flag - Used on a prison as a signal that a murderer has been executed by hanging
2. Blue Flag with a White square in the centre - A ship is about to sail
3. Red Flag - Danger
4. White Flag - Surrender
5. Yellow Flag - A ship or Hospital which is quarantined
Marvels of the World
1. Great Wall of China is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. It was built by Emperor Qin Shi Huang to protect his empire from the Huns.
2. Angkor Wat is a temple in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. Largest religious monument in the world. Its construction was started by the Khmer King Suryavarman II, who ruled over Cambodia in the 12th century. It was originally built in honour of Lord Vishnu but was later converted into a Buddhist Temple.
3. Statue of Unity is a statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel in the state of Gujarat in India. It is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres. It is located on a river Island facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam on river Narmada in Keradia Colony.
4. Eiffel Tower in France, on the bank of the river Seine. Recognised as the symbol of France. Named after French Engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, who designed it. Completed in 1889. It has three platforms and 1652 steps leading to the top.
5. Burj Khalifa at 828 m, this 200-storey tower with over 160 habitable storeys, is currently the tallest building in the world. It is situated in Dubai and offers a stunning view of the area around it. It was thrown open to public in 2010.
6. Sydney Opera House is multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, Australia. It is recognised as one of the twentieth century's most distinctive buildings. Along with the Harbour Bridge, it makes a truly iconic scene. Opened to public in 1973.
7. This bridge, that opened in 1988, connects the four main and numerous small islands of Japan by rail. It is 13 km long and took about 40 years to build. It is specially designed to withstand earthquakes this area is notorious for Seto Ohashi Bridge.
8. Potala Palace situated in Lhasa, Tibet, this place was the chief residence of the Dalai Lamas, until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India during the 1959 Tibet turmoil. It is a beautiful landmark overlooking the city. It is now a museum and a world Heritage site.
Delicacies From Around the World
1. A sweet Ice Cream dessert; topped with fruit and sauce or syrup - Sundae
2. A dish originating in Japan; made with cooked vinegar rice, vegetables and seafood - Sushi
3. A rich Ice Cream made with eggs and low butterfat; popular in Italy - Gelati
4. An Arabic Wrap of meat which may be grilled for as long as a day - Shawarma
5. A dish of seasoned, skewered and grilled meat served with a sauce, popular in Indonesia - Satay
6. A popular spicy noodle soup, a combination of Chinese and Malay Cuisine - Laksha
7. It has a layer of pastry filled with a spice and nut mixture; popular in Greece and the Middle East - Baklava
8. A popular coffee flavoured Italian dessert; layered with a mixture of eggs, sugar, cheese etc - Tiramisu
9. A soup or stew of meat and vegetables, originating in Hungary - Goulash
10. Traditional Japanese sweet made with rice cakes called Mochi and Fruits - Wagashi
The Indomitable Spirit
1. Ludwig Van Beethoven was a German musician and composer. He became deaf at an early age but he continued to compose. His greatest symphonies, including Moonlight Sanata, were composed after he had become totally deaf.
2. Wilma Rudolph was an American track and field sprinter. She was a sickly child and had to wear a brace on her left leg. But in the 1960s, she became the first American women to win three gold medals in a single Olympics.
3. Stephen Hawking was one of the greatest scientists of all time. He suffered from ALS, commonly known as motor neurone disease, that gradually paralysed him. He would communicate using a single cheek muscle attached to a speech-generating device. A brief history of time is his most popular book.
4. Stevie Wonder is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He lost his eyesight shortly after birth. His achievements include 25 Grammy awards.
5. Bob Hitlerman is a German-born deaf actor and drummer for Beethoven's Nightmare, a musical group, in which all the musicians are hearing-impaired.
6. Arunima Sinha is the first female amputee to scale Mount Everest and Mount Vinson. She was pushed from a running train by some robbers and her legs had to be amputated below the knee.
Major Assassinations
1. Abraham Lincoln was the American President who abolished slavery in America.
2. John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the U.S.A.
3. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a social activist who led the Civil Rights Movement to defend in particular, the rights of the Black people in the U.S.A.
4. John Lennon was a famous singer-songwriter, who founded The Beatles, one of the most popular bands of all time.
5. Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984 by her security guards. Her son Rajiv Gandhi, who succeeded her as Prime Minister, was assassinated in 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu, where he had gone for election campaigning.
Countries and Their Capitals
1. China - Beijing
2. Afghanistan - Kabul
3. Cuba - Havana
4. Czech Republic - Prague
5. Ghana - Accra
6. Hungary - Budapest
7. Kenya - Nairobi
8. Oman - Muscat
9. Qatar - Doha
10. Portugal - Lisbon
11. U.S.A. - Washington D.C.
12. Fiji - Suva
13. Thailand - Bangkok
14. Bulgaria - Sofia
15. Finland - Helsinki
16. Canada - Ottawa
17. Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
18. Germany - Berlin
19. Sweden - Stockhoim
20. Zimbabwe - Harare
21. Mauritius - Port Louis
22. Austria - Vienna
23. Australia - Canberra
24. Argentina - Buenos Aires
25. Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
Currencies, Cities Washed by Rivers
1. U.S.A. - Dollar
2. Japan - Yen
3. Iraq - Dinar
4. Iran - Rial
5. China - Yuan
6. U.K. - Pound
7. Denmark - Krone
8. Kuwait - Dinar
9. Saudi Arabia - Riyal
10. U.A.E. - Dirham
11. Thailand - Baht
12. Argentina - Peso
13. Pakistan - Rupee
14. Sri Lanka - Rupee
15. Maldives - Rufiyaa
16. Bhutan - Ngultrum
17. Nepal - Rupee
18. Bangladesh - Taka
19. Myanmar - Kyat
Cities and Rivers
1. Karachi - Indus
2. Moscow - Moskva
3. Washington - Potomac
4. Shangai - Yangtze Kiang
5. Vienna - Danube
6. Tokyo - Arakawa
7. Bangkok - Chao Phraya
8. Cairo - Nife
The euro is the official currency of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands and Spain.
Rapid Fire - 2
1. On which river are the Victoria falls in Africa?
Zambezi
2. Which two oceans does the Panama Canal connect?
The Atlantic and the Pacific
3. Which country is the largest producer of Milk?
India
4. Name the largest lake in the world?
Caspian Sea (salt) Lake Superior (fresh)
5. In which city is the famous Pashupatinath Temple situated?
Kathmandu
6. In which Italian city do we have canals instead of streets and gondolas as means of transport?
Venice
7. Which country is known as 'the Pearl of the Indian Ocean'?
Mauritius
8. What is the captal of Peru?
Lima
9. In which country would you find the volcano Mount Fuji?
Japan
10. Where is the permanent seat of the U.N.O situated?
New York (USA)
11. Name the popular Egyptian queen who married two Roman generals one after the other.
Cleopatra
12. In which country would you find the Kilimanjaro mountain?
Tanzania
13. In which country is the Leaning Tower of Pisa situated?
Italy
14. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Australia
15. Which is the most densely populated country in the world?
Bangladesh
16. What is the Japanese name of Japan?
Nippon
17. Name the diamond-mining centre in South Africa?
Kimberley
18. Mesopotamia, meaning 'land between two rivers', was a very famous country in ancient times. What is it called in modern times?
Iraq
19. What is the line demarcating the boundary between India and Pakistan called?
Radcliffe Line
20. On the banks of which river is the city of Rome situated?
Tiber
The ABC of Human Nature
1. If you are alert, you are paying full attention to everything around you.
2. If you are boastful, you speak proudly about yourself or the things you possess.
3. If you are confident, you are certain of something.
4. To be diligent is to be hardworking.
5. If you are eccentric, you do things that look peculiar to other people.
6. Loyal - Faithful
7. Very willing to give to others. - Generous
8. An honest person doesn't tell lies, doesn't cheat or steal.
9. If you are Imaginative, you can form ideas or pictures in your mind.
10. Being Jumpy is being very nervous.
11. A Knowledgeable person is clever and knows a great deal.
12. A Lazy person does not like work and tries to avoid it.
13. Not proud or boastful - Modest
14. If you are Nosey, you interfare in others affairs.
15. Willing to do what you are told to do - Obedient
16. If you are Pompous, you behave as if you are more important than others.
17. If you are Quarrelsome, you are always arguing or disagreeing with others.
18. If you are Responsible, others can depend on you.
19. Selfish people want to keep things for themselves and do not think of others needs.
20. Truthful people always speak the truth.
I.Q. Test 2
1. Insert the missing number:-
2, 6, 8, 60
3, 7, 9, 86
4, 8, 10, __
Ans: 116
2. Tick the correct response.
a) TRAIN is to TRACK as SHIP is to ....
(i) CREW (ii) SAIL (iii) WATER (iv) KEEL
WATER
(b) PAINTER is to BRUSH as SOLDIER is to ....
(i) UNIFORM (ii) GUN (iii) TANK (iv) COMMANDER
GUN
3. Cross out the one that does not belong to the group.
a) Helium, Mercury, Ozone, Neon
Ans: Mercury
b) Plateau, Bay, Gulf, Cape
Ans: Plateau
4. My watch is 10 minutes slow and i think it is 5 minutes fast. Your watch is 5 minutes fast and you think it is 10 minutes slow. We plan to catch a train that leaves at 4 o' clock. Who gets to the station first?
Ans: You
5. Insert the word that completes the first word and begins the second.
a) IN (_ _ _) TER
Ans: LET
b) OR (_ _ _) TER
Ans: BIT
6. If 3 persons can make 3 packets in 3 minutes, how long will it take 100 persons to make 100 packets?
Ans: 3 minutes
7. The number of eggs in a basket doubles every minute. The basket becomes full in 5 minutes. When was the basket half full?
Ans: After 4 minutes
8. Which number when multiplied by 1.5, gives the same result as when 1.5 is added to it?
Ans: 3, 10
9. Write T for true and F for false statements.
a) There are 86,400 seconds in a day.
Ans: T
b) WORDS are to POET as CHISEL is to SCULPTOR.
Ans: T
c) If PALM is written as LAMP, POST is written as STOP.
Ans: F
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