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GK Questions 2020 for July 15 | Daily Updated Quiz On National & International Affairs
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Top GK Questions for July 15, 2020
1. Taoism is followed in ---------------.
- worldwide
- Iran and north-west India
- China, Taiwan, Nauru, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam
- Japan
2. A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal ----------------.
- Schizophrenia
- Claustrophobia
- Kleptomania
- Megalomania
3. Penicillin is widely used as ------------------.
- an antiseptic
- a disinfectant
- an antibiotic
- an insecticide
4. Study of life in outer space is known as ----------------.
- endbiology
- exobiology
- enterbiology
- neobiology
5. Oscar Awards were instituted in ------------------.
- 1968
- 1929
- 1901
- 1965
6. One who sacrifices his life for a cause ----------------.
- Patriot
- Martyr
- Revolutionary
- Soldier
7. The 2005 Wimbledon Women's Singles champion defeated which of the following to win the title?
- Maria Sharapova
- Lindsay Davenport
- Mary Pierce
- Serena Williams
8. Socrates was the wisest man of the ancient world and developed the method of enquiry and instruction, belonged to -----------.
- France
- Athens
- Greece
- China
9. Sonia Nazario of "Los Angeles Times" was awarded Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for -------------.
- commentary
- editorial writing
- music
- feature writing
10. A person who brings goods illegally into the country ----------------.
- Importer
- Exporter
- Fraud
- Smuggler
11. Soil is formed from the parent rock material by ---------------.
- chemical decomposition
- physical decomposition
- biological decomposition
- All of the above
12. To take secretly in small quantities -----------------.
- Robbery
- Pilferage
- Theft
- Defalcation
13. School of Aviation Medicine (Air Force) is located at ---------------.
- Allahabad
- Hyderabad
- Bangalore
- Jalahalli
14. Small amounts of iodine are necessary for our diet to ---------------.
- prevent pellagra
- compensate for underactive the thyroid gland
- stimulates clotting of blood
- to stimulate pituitary gland
15. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a well-known freedom fighter of --------------.
- Bangladesh
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
16. Richter scale is used for measuring ---------------.
- the density of liquid
- intensity of earthquakes
- velocity of wind
- humidity of the air
17. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate ---------------.
- Adapt
- Adopt
- Accustom
- Acclimatise
18. Recession is --------------.
- slowing down of economic activity over a limited period
- during which unemployment may rise and demand and output may fall, leading to slump in a trade
- period that results from the accumulation of unsold goods, owing to fall in demand
- All of the above
19. Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service are an International Airline of --------------.
- Afghanistan
- Belgium
- East Africa
- Australia
20. Shares with a fixed rate of dividend that entitle their holders to priority payment over those who hold ordinary shares of a company are called --------------.
- preference shares
- bull
- bear
- shareholder
21. Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Britain announce their separation in ------------.
- 1990
- 1991
- 1996
- 1997
22. One who knows everything ----------------.
- Literate
- Scholar
- Omnipotent
- Omniscient
23. Sir Thomas Fearnley Cup is awarded to --------------.
- a club or a local sports association for remarkable achievements
- amateur athlete, not necessarily an Olympian
- National Olympic Committee for outstanding work
- None of the above
24. Shaurya Chakra made up of bronze is awarded for ----------------.
- gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy
- most conspicuous bravery for some act of self-sacrifice
- gallantry in the presence of the enemy
- None of the above
25. Shankracharya was the founder of -------------.
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Arya Samaj
- Advaitic philosophy
26. Paleontology is a branch of science that deals with the -----------.
- the behaviour of animals
- origin and growth of plants
- the forms of life as revealed by fossils of animals or plants
- formation of new stars
27. A detailed plan of journey ----------.
- Travelogue
- Travel kit
- Schedule
- Itinerary
28. Pythagoras was first to ____ the universal validity of geometrical theorem.
- give
- prove
- both
- None of the above
29. Sushri Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar received Bharath Ratna in --------------.
- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
- 2003
30. Sculpture flourished during -----------------.
- Egyptian civilization
- Indus valley civilization
- Chinese civilization
- None of the above
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GK 2020 Answer
1. Taoism is followed in ---------------.
Answer- China, Taiwan, Nauru, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam
2. A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal ----------------.
Answer- Kleptomania
3. Penicillin is widely used as ------------------.
Answer- an antibiotic
4. Study of life in outer space is known as ----------------.
Answer- exobiology
5. Oscar Awards were instituted in ------------------.
Answer- 1929
6. One who sacrifices his life for a cause ----------------.
Answer- Martyr
7. The 2005 Wimbledon Women's Singles champion defeated which of the following to win the title?
Answer- Lindsay Davenport
8. Socrates was the wisest man of the ancient world and developed the method of enquiry and instruction, belonged to -----------.
Answer- Athens
9. Sonia Nazario of "Los Angeles Times" was awarded Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for -------------.
Answer- feature writing
10. A person who brings goods illegally into the country ----------------.
Answer- Smuggler
11. Soil is formed from the parent rock material by ---------------.
Answer- All of the above
12. To take secretly in small quantities -----------------.
Answer- Pilferage
13. School of Aviation Medicine (Air Force) is located at ---------------.
Answer- Bangalore
14. Small amounts of iodine are necessary for our diet to ---------------.
Answer- compensate for underactive the thyroid gland
15. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a well-known freedom fighter of --------------.
Answer- Bangladesh
16. Richter scale is used for measuring ---------------.
Answer- the intensity of earthquakes
17. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate ---------------.
Answer- Acclimatise
18. Recession is --------------.
Answer- All of the above
19. Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service are an International Airline of --------------.
Answer- Australia
20. Shares with a fixed rate of dividend that entitle their holders to priority payment over those who hold ordinary shares of a company are called --------------.
Answer- preference shares
21. Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Britain announce their separation in ------------.
Answer- 1996
22. One who knows everything ----------------.
Answer- Omniscient
23. Sir Thomas Fearnley Cup is awarded to --------------.
Answer- a club or a local sports association for remarkable achievements
24. Shaurya Chakra made up of bronze is awarded for ----------------.
Answer- gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy
25. Shankracharya was the founder of -------------.
Answer- Advaitic philosophy
26. Paleontology is a branch of science that deals with the -----------.
Answer- the forms of life as revealed by fossils of animals or plants
27. A detailed plan of journey ----------.
Answer- Itinerary
28. Pythagoras was first to ____ the universal validity of geometrical theorem.
Answer- prove
29. Sushri Lata Dinanath Mangeshkar received Bharath Ratna in --------------.
Answer- 2001
30. Sculpture flourished during -----------------.
Answer- Indus valley civilization
Updated 14:32 IST, July 15th 2020