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Top GK Questions for August 09, 2020
1. president can be removed from his office before expiry of his rmal term only on recommendation of --------------.
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- Supreme Court
- chief justice of India
- council of ministers
- two Houses of Parliament
2. Roy Award is given in field of -----------.
- Music
- Journalism
- Medicine
- Environment
3. islands with coral covered surfaces in Bay of Bengal are --------------.
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- Andaman islands
- Nicobar islands
- both (a) and (b)
- ne of above
4. method that cant be used for removing permanent hardness of water is -------------.
- ding sodium carbonate
- distillation
- ding caustic soda
- boiling
5. Which is highest gallantry award in India?
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- Param Vishishtat Seva Medal
- Param Vir Chakra
- Kirti Chakra
- Vir Chakra
6. Shimla Convention is an agreement that sets -------------.
- Shimla as a tourist spot
- Shimla as capital of Himachal Presh
- boundary between India and Tibet
- ne of above
7. new committee system constitutes an improvement over earlier committee system in so far as --------------.
- it assures representation to all political parties in proportion to ir strength in Parliament
- it enables Parliament to examine grants of all ministries and departments in detail
- it enables Parliament to accept demands of various ministries without scrutiny
- ne of above
8. In which year was Pulitzer Prize established?
- 1917
- 1918
- 1922
- 1928
9. Within transporting medium, transport can occur by ---.
- suspension
- solution and traction
- solution
- All of above
10. following are half-lives of four active isotopes. Which one of following is most dangerous to handle?
- 3 billion years
- 100 years
- 0.01 minute
- 13 days
11. Which state gives Mewar award?
- Haryana
- Delhi
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
12. Which of following events took place in Cezoic era?
- Formation of Rockies, India collides with Asia and formation of Himalayas and Alps
- Formation of Appalachians and central European mountains
- Splitting of India from Antarctic
- Breaking up of Pangaea
13. members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by -----------.
- chief minister
- chief justice
- goverr
- vice-president
14. Gandhi Peace Prize for year 2000 was awarded to former President of South Africa along with --------.
- Sathish Dawan
- Subramanian
- Grameen Bank of Banglesh
- World Health Organisation
15. length of day is determined in ----------.
- astromical units
- solar terms
- length of hours
- ne of above
16. gas used for artificial ripening of green fruit is --------.
- ethylene
- ethane
- carbon dioxide
- acetylene
17. Who is first Asian Winner of bel Prize?
- V. Raman
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Mor Teresa
18. oldest oil field in India is ____ field, in ____.
- Ankleshwar, Gujarat
- Bombay High, Maharashtra
- Nawagam, Gujarat
- Digboi, Assam
19. president can assign any of functions of union government to state government ---------.
- in consultation with chief justice of India
- in consultation with state goverr
- in his discretion
- in consultation with government of state
20. prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award was conferred upon Ms Kiran Bedi for her excellent contribution to which of following fields?
- Literature
- Community Welfare
- Government Service
- Journalism
21. hot, dry wind on east or leeward side of Rocky Mountains (rth America) is called ----------------.
- Chiok
- Sirocco
- Harmattan
- Loo
22. Zone refining is used for purification of -------.
- Au
- Ge
- Ag
- Cu
23. first Indian to receive ble Prize in Literature was ------------.
- Mor Teresa
- V. Raman
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Sarojini Naidu
24. Unlike or parts of Indian Coast, fishing industry has t developed along Saurashtra coast because of ------.
- re are few indentions suitable for fishing
- of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandry
- seawater is relatively more saline
- of industrial development leing to widespre pollution of coastal area
25. Which of following societies has instituted an award for an outstanding parliamentarian?
- Jamanlal Bajaj Foundation
- Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies
- G. Pant Memorial Society
- R. Birla samara Kosh
26. islands of Seychelles are located in -----------.
- Arctic Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
27. main chemical constituent of oil of cardamom which is responsible for flavour of this oil is --------.
- cineole
- engel
- geraniol
- limonene
28. first recipient of Rajiv Gandhi's 'Khel Ratna' award is -----------.
- Vishwanathan Anand
- Leander Peas
- Kapil Dev
- Limba Ram
29. mountain building in Himalayas began -----------------.
- about 45 million years ago
- when continental plates of India and Eurasia converged on each or
- both (a) and (b)
- ne of above
30. molecule which has highest percent of ionic character among following is ---------------.
- HI
- HF
- HCI
- HBr
GK 2020 Answer
1. president can be removed from his office before expiry of his rmal term only on recommendation of --------------.
Answer- two Houses of Parliament
2. Roy Award is given in field of -----------.
Answer- Medicine
3. islands with coral covered surfaces in Bay of Bengal are --------------.
Answer- Nicobar islands
4. method that cant be used for removing permanent hardness of water is -------------.
Answer- boiling
5. Which is highest gallantry award in India?
Answer- Param Vir Chakra
6. Shimla Convention is an agreement that sets -------------.
Answer- boundary between India and Tibet
7. new committee system constitutes an improvement over earlier committee system in so far as --------------.
Answer- it enables Parliament to examine grants of all ministries and departments in detail
8. In which year was Pulitzer Prize established?
Answer- 1917
9. Within transporting medium, transport can occur by ---.
Answer- All of above
10. following are half-lives of four active isotopes. Which one of following is most dangerous to handle?
Answer- 0.01 minute
11. Which state gives Mewar award?
Answer- Rajasthan
12. Which of following events took place in Cezoic era?
Answer- Formation of Rockies, India collides with Asia and formation of Himalayas and Alps
13. members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by -----------.
Answer- goverr
14. Gandhi Peace Prize for year 2000 was awarded to former President of South Africa along with --------.
Answer- Subramanian
15. length of day is determined in ----------.
Answer- astromical units
16. gas used for artificial ripening of green fruit is --------.
Answer- ethylene
17. Who is first Asian Winner of bel Prize?
Answer- Rabindranath Tagore
18. oldest oil field in India is ____ field, in ____.
Answer- Digboi, Assam
19. president can assign any of functions of union government to state government ---------.
Answer- in consultation with government of state in consultation with government of state
20. prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award was conferred upon Ms Kiran Bedi for her excellent contribution to which of following fields?
Answer- Government Service
21. hot, dry wind on east or leeward side of Rocky Mountains (rth America) is called ----------------.
Answer- Chiok
22. Zone refining is used for purification of -------.
Answer- Ge
23. first Indian to receive ble Prize in Literature was ------------.
Answer- Rabindranath Tagore
24. Unlike or parts of Indian Coast, fishing industry has t developed along Saurashtra coast because of ------.
Answer- of overwhelming dependence on agriculture and animal husbandry
25. Which of following societies has instituted an award for an outstanding parliamentarian?
Answer- G. Pant Memorial Society
26. islands of Seychelles are located in -----------.
Answer- Indian Ocean
27. main chemical constituent of oil of cardamom which is responsible for flavour of this oil is --------.
Answer- cineole
28. first recipient of Rajiv Gandhi's 'Khel Ratna' award is -----------.
Answer- Vishwanathan Anand
29. mountain building in Himalayas began -----------------.
Answer- both (a) and (b)
30. molecule which has highest percent of ionic character among following is ---------------.
Answer- HF
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