UPSC 2019: GK questions to prepare for the upcoming UPSC exams

UPSC conducts a Preliminary test for selecting candidates for Mains. General Kwledge, or as it is commonly referred to as General Studies, involves questions and facts which can be included from literature, history, geography, political science, science, ecomy and latest current affairs. UPSC has recently released Civil Services 2019 Mains Exam Timetable on ir official website http://upsc.gov.in

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Exam Pattern for Preliminary Test

test comprises of 3 papers with two compulsory papers carrying 200 marks each. Every question attracts a 1/3 penalty for every wrong answer. 

UPSC General Kwledge Questions - most commonly asked and important Questions 2019

Q. What was ‘Petrogr’ called before year 1914?

1. Helsinki

2. Volgogr

3. Tallinn

4. St. Petersburg

Answer: St. Petersburg

Q. Who was propaganda minister of Hitler?

1. Heinrich Himmler

2. Paul Joseph Goebbels

3. Eva Braun

4. olf Hitler

Answer: Paul Joseph Goebbels

Q. Where is Serengeti National Park situated?

1. Zanzibar

2. Namibia

3. Tanzania

4. Botswana

Answer: Tanzania

Q. When did India enter Test cricket?

1. 1932

2. 1947

3. 1946

4. 1935

Answer: 1932

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Q. Which battle established British supremacy in India

1. Battle of Plassey

2. Battle of Bandiwash

3. Battle of Saragarhi

4. Battle of Mysore

Answer: Battle of Plassey

Q. city kwn as ‘Fabled city of gold’?

1. Bristol

2. New York

3. El Doro

4. Rio de Janeiro

Answer: El Doro

Q. Which body is involved in selecting Chairmen of public sector banks?

1. Securities and Exchange Board of India

2. Banks Board Bureau

3. Indian Banks’ Association

4. Reserve Bank of India

Answer: Banks Board Bureau

Q. Which of se is t an asset of a commercial bank of India

1. Bills Discounted

2. Government Securities with One Year or Less to Maturity

3. Loans and vances

4. Deposits

Answer: Deposits

*A candidate should te that this article is just meant to equip you and help comprehend kind of GK questions to expect in exams. preliminary test will cover a wide range of subjects as part of examination. refore, it is visable to go through some published resources. This article will guide you through some of most popular books that you can use as part of your preparation.

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