GENERAL KNOWLEDGE MARCH 2014

1 Who is called Indian Napolean?
SamudhraGupthan

2 How Many Planets are in Solar System ?
    8 

    Mercury, Venus,Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

3 Which is the Highest Monument in India?
    Taj Mahal

4 How many spokes are there in our National flag?
   24

5 Who was the first woman to receive Nobel Prize?
    Marie Curie

6 Kundara Vilambaram was a pronouncement by
  Veluthampi Dalava

7 The Periyar Tiger Sanctuary is located in the district
   Idukki

8 Maraman Convention is held on the banks of river
    Pampa
The Maramon Convention, the largest Christian convention in the world, is held at Maramon, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, annually during the month of February on the vast sand-bed of the Pampa River next to the Kozhencherry Bridge. It is organised by the Mar Thoma Evangelistic Association, the missionary wing of the Mar Thoma Church.

9 Paralysis is caused by disorders connected with
   Brain

10 "Yaksha Gana" is the folk dance of "
     Karnataka

11 Human Rights day is observed on
    December 10

12 The number of West flowing rivers in Kerala?
     41

13 Who is the First Winner of Jnanpith award?
     G.Sankarakurup

14 Bekal Fort is situated in the district of
     Kasargod

15 The Dance form Mohiniyattom was originated in
     Kerala

16 Who is the father of Economics?
    Adam Smith

17 Who has the right to open a cheque by cancelling the crossing
    Drawer

18 Decimal system of numbers has it s origin from
     India

19 An example of an amphibian
     Frog

20 An animal which conserves water for very long time
     Kangaroo rat

21 The first digit from the left on PIN code indicates
     Postal Zone

22 Great Britain is divided into 4 areas. Three of these are England, Ireland and Scotland. Which is the fourth ?
   Wales

23 Alga is found in
     Water

24 Speed of sound is maximum in
     Steel

25 Bhatnagar Award is given for the best work in
     Science

26 "Mohajir Quami Movement" is an ethnic group in which of the following countries ?"
      Pakistan

27 The first woman Chief Minister of South India ?
     Janaki Ramachandran

28 Which of the following festival is celebrated in Gujarat ?
     Dang Festival

29 "England and Australia fight for "Ashes " then England and West Indies for"
      Wisdens Trophy

30 The plant which use Ammonia directly
     Paddy

31 "Political Freedom is the breath of a Nation" the slogan given by
      Aurobindo Ghosh

32 The Canal which connects Mediteranian Sea with Red Sea
     Suez Canal

33 Chemical Disaster Prevention Day was created on which day
     Decmber-4

34 Swayamsidha is an integrated scheme for which of the following ?
     Women Empowerment

35 Rome is situated on the banks of the river
    Tiber

36 P.T.Sivakumar Sharma is associated with
     Santoor

37 Where are battle tanks made in India ?
     Avadi

38 Which writs is issued by a high court commanding a person or a body to his or its duty ?
     Mandamus

39 Article 40 of Indian Constitution lays down the establishment of
     Village Panchayath

40 The largest Carnivorous fish is
      Shark

41 Gun Powder invented by
     Rogor Bacor

42 "Poolu" is "
      French Solidiers

43 "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get"
      G.B.Shaw

44 Who is the first Indian Batsman to cross 10000 runs in Tests ?
       Sunil Gavaskar

45 When iron rusts, its weight
     increases

46 The Birbal Sahini Institute of Paleobotany is located in
       Lucknow

47 "Operation Gentlemen" is related to"
      Cricket Match Fixing

48 Which of the following is not an example of Direct Tax
 (a) Income Tax (b)Wealth Tax (c)Gift Tax (d)Sales Tax
   Sales Tax

49 "Government By a One Man" is called"
     Autocracy

50 Interpol was setup in the year
    1923

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS OF PADMA AWARDS 2014

Padma Awards-2014 comprise Two Padma Vibhushan, 24 Padma Bhushan and 101 Padma Shri Awards.

PADMA VIBHUSHAN:

The Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award in India and it consists of a medal and a citation. The award is given by the President of India. It was established on 2 January 1954. It ranks behind the Bharat Ratna and comes before the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. It is awarded to recognize exceptional and distinguished service to the nation in any field, including government service. The first recipients of this award were Satyendra Nath Bose, Nand Lal Bose, Zakir Hussain, Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, V. K. Krishna Menon in the year 1954.

WINNERS OF PADMA VIBHUSHAN-2014:
1.    Dr Raghunath A Mashelkar, Science and Engineering, Maharashtra
2.    B K S Iyengar, Yoga, Maharashtra

PADMA BHUSHAN:

 The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan.

WINNERS OF PADMA BHUSHAN-2014:
1.    Gulam Mohammed Sheikh, Art-Painting, Gujarat
2.    Begum Parveen Sultana, Art-Classical Singing, Maharashtra
3.    T.H. Vinayakram, Art-Ghatam Artist, Tamil Nadu
4.    Kamal Haasan, Art-Cinema, Tamil Nadu
5.    Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Public Affairs, Delhi
6.    Prof Padmanabhan Balaram, Science and Engineering, Karnataka
7.    Prof Jyeshtharaj Joshi, Science and Engineering, Maharashtra
8.    Dr Madappa Mahadevappa, Science and Engineering, Karnataka
9.    Dr Thirumalachari Ramasami, Science and Engineering, Delhi
10.    Dr Vinod Prakash Sharma, Science and Engineering, Delhi
11.    Dr Radhakrishnan Koppillil, Science and Engineering, Karnataka
12.    Dr Mrityunjay Athreya, Literature and Education, Delhi
13.    Anita Desai, Literature and Education, Delhi
14.    Dr Dhirubhai Thaker, Literature and Education, Gujarat
15.    Vairamuthu, Literature and Education, Tamil Nadu.
16.    Ruskin Bond, Literature and Education, Uttarakhand
17.    Pullela Gopichand, Sports-Badminton, Andhra Pradesh
18.    Leander Paes, Sports-Tennis, Maharashtra
19.    Vijayendra Nath Kaul, Civil Service, Delhi
20.    Late Justice Jagdish Sharan Verma, Public Affairs, Uttar Pradesh
21.    Late Dr Anumolu Ramakrishna, Science and Engineering, Andhra Pradesh
22.    Prof Anisuzzaman, Literature and Education, Bangladesh
23.    Prof Lloyd I Rudolph, Literature and Education, USA
Prof Susanne H Rudolph, Literature and Education, USA
24.    Dr (Smt) Neelam Kler, Medicine-Neonatology, Delhi.

PADMA SHRI: 

Padma Shri (also Padmashree) is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan.

WINNERS OF PADMA SHRI -2014:
1.    Mohammad Ali Baig, Art-Theatre, Andhra Pradesh
2.    Nayana Apte Joshi, Art, Maharashtra
3.    Musafir Ram Bhardwaj, Art-Instrumental Music-Pauna Manjha, Himachal Pradesh
4.    Sabitri Chatterjee, Art-Film, West Bengal
5.    Prof Biman Bihari Das, Art-Sculptor, Delhi
6.    Sunil Das, Art-Painting, West Bengal
7.    Elam Endira Devi, Art-Manipuri Dance, Manipur
8.    Vijay Ghate, Art-Instrumental Music-Tabla, Maharashtra
9.    Rani Karnaa, Art-Kathak, West Bengal
10.    Bansi Kaul, Art-Theatre, Jammu and Kashmir
11.    Ustad Moinuddin Khan, Art-Instrumental Music-Sarangi Player, Rajasthan
12.    Geeta Mahalik, Art-Odishi Dance, Delhi
13.    Paresh Maity, Art-Painting, Delhi
14.    Ram Mohan, Art-Film Animation, Maharashtra
15.    Sudarsan Pattnaik, Art-Sand artist, Odisha
16.    Paresh Rawal, Art-Cinema and Theatre, Maharashtra
17.    Wendell Augustine Rodricks, Art-Fashion Designing, Goa
18.    Prof Kalamandalam Sathyabhama, Art-Mohini Attam, Kerala
19.    Shri Anuj (Ramanuj) Sharma, Art-Performing Art. Chhattisgarh
20.    Santosh Sivan, Art-Film, Tamil Nadu
21.    Supriya Dev, Art-Bengali Cinema, West Bengal
22.    Sooni Taraporevala Art-Script Writing Maharashtra
23.    Vidya Balan, Art-Cinema, Maharashtra
24.    Durga Jain, Social Work, Maharashtra
25.    Dr Rama Rao Anumolu, Social Work, Andhra Pradesh
26.    Dr Brahm Dutt, Social Work, Haryana
27.    Mukul Chandra Goswami, Social Work, Assam
28.    J L Kaul, Social Work, Delhi
29.    Mathurbhai Madhabhai Savani, Social Work, Gujarat
30.    Tashi Tondup, Public Affairs, Jammu and Kashmir
31.    Dr Hasmukh Chamanlal Shah, Public Affairs, Gujarat
32.    Sekhar Basu, Science and Engineering, Maharashtra
33.    Madhavan Chandradathan, Science and Engineering, Kerala.
34.    Sushanta Kumar Dattagupta, Science and Engineering, West Bengal
35.    Dr Ravi Bhushan Grover, Science and Engineering, Maharashtra
36.    Prof Eluvathingal Devassy Jemmis, Science and Engineering, Karnataka
37.    Ramkrishna V HosuR, Science and Engineering, Maharashtra
38.    Dr Ajay Kumar Parida, Science and Engineering, Tamil Nadu
39.    Dr Malapaka Yajneswara Satyanarayana Prasad, Science and Engineering, Andhra Pradesh
40.    Kiran Kumar Alur Seelin, Science and Engineering, Gujarat
41.    Dr Brahma Singh, Science and Engineering, Delhi
42.    Prof Vinod Kumar Singh, Science and Engineering, Madhya Pradesh
43.    Dr Govindan Sundararajan, Science and Engineering, Andhra Pradesh
44.    Ramaswamy R Iyer, Science and Engineering, Delhi
45.    Dr Jayanta Kumar Ghosh, Science and Engineering, West Bengal
46.    Ravi Kumar NarrA, Trade and Industry, Andhra Pradesh
47.    Rajesh Saraiya, Trade and Industry, Maharashtra
48.    Mallika Srinivasan, Trade and Industry, Tamil Nadu
49.    Pratap Govindrao Pawar, Trade and Industry, Maharashtra
50.    Dr Kiritkumar Mansukhlal Acharya, Medicine-Dermatology, Gujarat
51.    Dr Balram Bhargava, Medicine-Cardiology, Uttar Pradesh
52.    Prof (Dr) Indra Chakravarty, Medicine-Health and Hygiene, West Bengal
53.    Dr Ramakant Krishnaji Deshpande, Medicine-Oncology, Maharashtra
54.    Prof (Dr) Pawan Raj Goyal, Medicine-Chest Disease, Haryana
55.    Prof Amod Gupta, Medicine-Opthalmology, Haryana
56.    Prof (Dr) Daya Kishore Hazra, Medicine, Uttar Pradesh
57.    Prof (Dr) Thenumgal Poulose Jacob, Medicine-Vascular Surgery, Tamil Nadu
58.    Prof (Dr) Shashank R Joshi, Medicine-Endocrinology, Maharashtra
59.    Prof Hakim Syed Khaleefathullah, Medicine-Unani Medicine, Tamil Nadu
60.    Dr Milind Vasant Kirtane, Medicine-ENT Surgery, Maharashtra
61.    Dr Lalit Kumar, Medicine-Oncology, Delhi
62.    Dr Mohan Mishra, Medicine, Bihar
63.    Dr M Subhadra Nair, Medicine-Gyneacology, Kerala
64.    Dr Ashok Panagariya, Medicine-Neurology, Rajasthan
65.    Dr Narendra Kumar Pandey, Medicine-Surgery, Haryana
66.    Dr Sunil Pradhan, Medicine-Neurology, Uttar Pradesh
67.    Dr Ashok Rajgopal, Medicine-Orthopaedics, Delhi
68.    Dr Kamini A Rao, Medicine-Reproductive Medicine, Karnataka
69.    Dr Sarbeswar Sahariah, Medicine-Surgery, Andhra Pradesh
70.    Prof Om Prakash Upadhyaya, Medicine, Punjab
71.    Prof (Dr) Mahesh Verma, Medicine-Dental Science, Delhi
72.    Dr J S Titiyal, Medicine-Opthalmology, Delhi
73.    Dr Nitish Naik, Medicine-Cardiology, Delhi
74.    Dr Surbrat Kumar Acharya, Medicine-Gastroentrology, Delhi
75.    Dr Rajesh Kumar Grover, Medicine-Oncology, Delhi
76.    Dr Naheed Abidi, Literature and Education, Uttar Pradesh
77.    Prof Ashok Chakradhar, Literature and Education, Delhi
78.    Chhakchhuak Chhuanvawra, Literature and Education, Mizoram
79.    Keki N Daruwalla, Literature and Education, Delhi
80.    Prof Ganesh Narayandas Devi, Literature and Education, Gujarat
81.    Prof Kolakaluri Enoch, Literature and Education, Andhra Pradesh
82.    Prof (Dr) Ved Kumari Ghai, Literature and Education, Jammu and Kashmir
83.    Smt Manorama Jafa, Literature and Education, Delhi
84.    Prof Rehana Khatoon, Literature and Education, Delhi
85.    Dr Waikhom Gojen Meeitei, Literature and Education, Manipur
86.    Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri, Literature and Education, Kerala
87.    Prof Dinesh Singh, Literature and Education, Delhi
88.    Dr (Mrs) P Kilemsungla, Literature and Education, Nagaland
89.    Anjum Chopra, Sports-Cricket, Delhi
90.    Sunil Dabas, Sports-Kabbadi, Haryana
91.    Love Raj Singh Dharmshaktu, Sports-Mountaineering, Delhi
92.    Dipika Rebecca Pallikal, Sports-Squash, Tamil Nadu
93.    H Boniface Prabhu, Sports-Wheelchair Tennis, Karnataka
94.    Yuvraj Singh, Sports-Cricket, Haryana
95.    Mamta Sodha Sports-Mountaineering, Haryana
96.    Parveen Talha, Civil Service, Uttar Pradesh
97.    Late Dr Narendra Achyut Dabholkar , Social Work, Maharashtra
98.    Ashok Kumar Mago, Trade and Industry, USA
99.    Siddharth Mukherjee, Medicine-Oncology, USA
100.    Dr Vamsi Mootha, Medicine-Biomedical Research, USA
101.    Dr Sengaku Mayeda, Literature and Education, Japan.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FEBRUARY 2014

1.    Merdeka Cup is associated with?
Football.

2.    Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden is located at:
Howrah.

3.    The Supreme Court of India came into being on :
28th January 1950.

4.    Which was the capital of Shivaji?

Raigad.

 Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire, which lasted until 1818. Shivaji led a resistance against the Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur and the Mughal Empire and re-established a Hindavi Swarajya ("self-rule of Hindu people"). He created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigad as its capital, and was crowned Chhatrapati ("paramount sovereign") of the Marathas in 1674.

5.    Kyoto Protocol deals with:
Green House Gas Reduction.

6.    The largest west flowing river of India?
Narmada.

7.    The temperate grasslands of South America are called?
Pampas.

8.    Tibia is the bone found in the
Leg.

9.    The sixth schedule of the Indian constitution is dealt with:
Tribal Areas.

10.    The Chinese traveler Fahien visited India during the reign of:
Vikramaditya.

11.    Who founded the newspaper “Indian Opinion”?
Gandhiji.

12.    Which painter is popularly known as “Indian Picasso”?
M.F.Hussain.

13.    Indian Independence Act was brought into force on :
July 18, 1947.

14.    The plant which bears fruit only once in its life time?
Banana.

15.    The founder of Rashtrakuta Dynasty was:
Dantidurga.

16.    Which two planets of solar system have no satellites?
Mercury and Venus.

17.    Per sec is a unit of :
Distance.

18.    Harappa was on the bank of the river:
Ravi.

19.    The first no confidence motion was moved in the Lok Sabha after independence was in the year:
1963.

20.    Who was the first Sultan to make Delhi his capital?
Ilthumish.

21.    Osteomalacia is caused by the deficiency of :
Vitamin D.

22.    Quit India resolution was moved in AICC in the year:
1942.

23.    The decimal system of currency was introduced in India in the year:
1957.

24.    Who was the last Slave Sultan?
Kayqubad.

25.    Isotopes of an element contains the same number of :
Protons but different number of neutrons.

26.    In order to raise awareness about the need  to take action on climate change, Earth hour is observed on :
Last Saturday of March.

27.    The lens used for correcting long site is :
Convex.

28.    Who was the first Indian ruler to issue Silver Rupees?
Shershah Suri

29.    Which was the first state that established Lokayukta?
Maharashtra.

30.    Mulberry growing is associated with:
Sericulture.

31.    Which country is the first to bring a parliamentary legislation on climate change?
Canada.

32.    Pneumonia affects:
Lungs.

33.    Who founded the Lodhi dynasty?
Bahlol Lodhi.

34.    Which Fundamental Rights is known as the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution”?
Right to constitutional Remedies.

35.    BIOS (Basic Input Output System) software stored on :
ROM.

36.    The first law commission was setup in :
1963.

37.    Who is popularly known as the “Napoleon of medieval India”?
Hemu.

38.    Which is the first south Indian state to implement Panchayathi Raj?
Andra Pradesh.

39.    How many sultan Dynasties ruled Delhi?
5.

40.    The country with the most primary school pupils is :
India.

41.    National Mathematics  Day is observed on :
December 22.

42.    Who built the Purana Qila in Delhi?
Shershah Suri.

43.    The Kyoto protocol was initially adopted in :
1997.

44.    The only grain referred to in the Rig Veda is :
Barley.

45.    Who started the Indian newspaper “Indian Mirror” in 1861?
Devendranath Tagore.

46.    The first Indian Dynasty to mint gold was:
Kushanas.

47.    Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to impose Jaziya?
Firoz ShahTughlaq.

48.    The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by :
Lord Dulhousie.

49.    The First Keralite who became a member of the Central Cabinet and served twice as Finance Minister?
Dr. John Mathai.

50.    Who shifted the capital of the Sultanate to Agra from Delhi?
Sikhandar Lodhi.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE DECEMBER-2012

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS/ PSC EXAMS /UPSC EXAMS /RRB/SSC EXAMS. 


1.    World’s first Test Tube Dolphin was born in?
Hong Kong.

2.    The longest state highway in Kerala is?
SH 1.

3.    The German statesman who is known as “Iron Chancellor”?

 Otto von Bismarck.

4.    The Kyoto Protocol was initially adopted in?
1997.

5.    Urea is produced in the human body in?
Liver.

6.    Instrument used for measuring Atmospheric humidity is?
Hygroscope.

7.    1 Astronomical unit equals:
149600000 Km

8.    Which former Soviet Republic was also known as “White Russia”?
Belarus.

9.    Rocket propulsion is based on?
Pascal’s Law.

10.    ‘Pitch Blend’ is the ore of?
Uranium.

11.    Alkali metals are usually kept under?
Kerosene.

12.    Who was the court poet of Alauddin Khilji?
Amir Khusru.

13.    Who is known as the “Patriot Saint of India”?
Vivekananda.

14.    The Vitamin which is soluble in water is?
Vitamin C.

15.    Central Drug Research Institute is located at?
Lucknow.

16.    Who was the first Deputy Chief Minister of Kerala?
R.Sankar.

17.    The Parliament of Bhutan is called?
Tshogdu.

18.    The article of the constitution which deals with Budget is?
112.

19.    Lux is the unit of?
Illuminance.

20.    The capital of Tibet is?
Lhasa.

21.    “Shermandal” was the library of?
Humayun.

22.    The valid maximum zoom size available in MS Word is?
500.

23.    National Rail Museum is located in?
New Delhi.

24.    First South Indian state to implement ‘Panchayat Raj”?
Andrapradesh.

25.    Sixth schedule of  the Indian Constitution is dealt with:
Tribal Areas.

26.    The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established in:
12th October 1993.

27.    Which is the longest railway tunnel in India?
Monkey Hill and Khandala.

28.    Who was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
Ibrahim Lodhi.

29.    Who is popularly known as ‘the Napoleon of Medevial India’?
Hemu.

30.    Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal in the year?
1956.

31.    The first no confidence motion was moved in the Lok Sabha after independence was in the year.....?
1963.

32.    Which was the first state that introduced Lokayuktha?
Maharashtra.

33.     The name of Shivaji’s council of Ministers?
Ashta Pradhan.

34.    Who is the author of “Brahat -Samhita”?
Varahamihira.

35.    Who was called “the Parrot of India”?
Amir Khusru.

36.    Who was the last ruler of Mugal Dynasty?
Bahadur Sha II.

37.    Which is the smallest African country?
Gambia.

38.    First Law Commission was set up in the year?
1955.

39.    Who was the founder of the Magadh Empire?
Bimbisaran.

40.    The official and court language of the Mughals was?
Persian.

41.    Which is the Northernmost Taluk of Kerala?
Kasargod.

42.    Glycogen is mainly stored in?
Liver and Muscles.

43.    The process of bleaching by Chlorine is called?
Oxidation.

44.    When temperature increases viscosity of fluids:
Decreases.

45.    Specific resistance of a wire varies with:
Nature of materials.

46.    Who founded the Pink city of Jaipur?
Sawai Jai Singh.

47.    Who is the author of the book” The Indian Struggle”?
Subhash Chandra Bose.

48.    Hindi is the official language of how many states in India?
Six.

49.    Who discovered “Pluto”?
Claude Tombaugh.

50.    The presence of which acid is behind the foul smell of rancid butter?
Butyric Acid.

GENERAL KOWLEDGE-NOVEMBER-2012

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS/ PSC EXAMS /UPSC EXAMS /RRB/SSC EXAMS. 

1.    Which vitamin is known as Ascorbic Acid?
Vitamin C.

2.    Who is the author of the book “Planned Economy for India”?

M.Visvesvarayya.
He was a notable Indian engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore during 1912 to 1918. His birth day 15 September is celebrated as Engineer's Day in India. He was the chief designer of the flood protection system for the city of Hyderabad, as well as the chief engineer responsible for the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysore. He won Bharat Ratna in 1955.

3.    World Red Cross Day is celebrated on?
May 8.

4.    Which is called “Powerhouse of the cell”?
Mitochondria.

5.    The State Election Commissioner is appointed by?
Governor.

6.    Who invented Photocopier Machine?

Chester Carlson.
He is best known for having invented the process of electro photography, which produced a dry copy rather than a wet copy, as was produced by the mimeograph process. Carlson's process was subsequently renamed xerography, a term that literally means "dry writing."

7.    Which is the venue of 2012 nuclear security summit?
Seoul.

8.    Who is the first recognised opposition leader in the Lok Sabha?
Dr.Ram Subhag Singh.

9.    The Article related to Annual Financial Statement is?
112.

10.    Pulse Polio Programme was launched in India in?
1995.

11.    The study of blood is called?
Hematology.

12.    UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) was set up under the article?
Article 315.

13.    Who is the founder of Benaras Hindu University?
Madan Mohan Malavya.

14.    Study of fruits is known as?
Mushroom.

15.    Who is called the “Metro Man of India”?
E.V.Sreedharan.

16.    Which gas is evolved using during photosynthesis?
Oxygen.

17.    Water gas is the mixture of?
Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide.

18.    Which is widely known as Urea?
Carbamide.

19.    Which is popularly known as Mohr’s salt?
Iron ammonium Sulphate.

20.    Jog water falls is in?
Karnataka.

21.    The major component of biogas is?
Methane.

22.    Which country is the largest producer of gold in the world?
China.

23.    Which chemical is known as ‘salt gas’?
Hydrogen Chloride.

24.    When was the universal declaration of Human Rights adopted?
December 10, 1948.

25.    The book “How India Fought For Freedom” is written by?
Annie Besant.

26.    Zawar mines in Rajasthan are famous for the mineral?
Zinc

27.    Badminton originated in which country?
India.

28.    International “Mole” day is observed on?
October 23.

29.    Hindustan Shipyard Ltd is located at?
Cochin, Kerala.

30.    The 86th amendment of Indian Constitution is dealt with?
Right to Education.

31.    Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the river?
Narmada.

32.    “Silly point” is a term in a sport which is associated with?
 Cricket.

33.    The statue of Liberty was presented to USA by?
France.

34.    Full name of ELISA Test is?
Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbito Assay Test.

35.    The chemical added to give particular smell to LPG?
Ethyl Marcaptan.
Ethanethiol, commonly known as ethyl mercaptan, is an organosulfur compound with the formula CH3CH2SH. The odor of Ethanethiol is infamous. Ethanethiol is toxic. It occurs naturally as a minor component of petroleum, and may be added to otherwise odorless gaseous products such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to help warn of gas leaks. At these concentrations, ethanethiol is not harmful.

36.    Lift was firstly used in which country?
France.

37.    “The Last Judgment” is the painting of?
Michaleangelo.

38.    Who said these words “Give us good mother and I shall give you good nation”?
Napoleon.

39.    What is the size of the boxing ring?
14ft X 20ft.

40.    Which is the first month of the Saka Calendar?
Chaithra.

41.    Which is the national sport of Japan?
Judo.

42.    Who was the first Indian athlete to represent India in the Olympic Games?
Mary D’souza.

43.    What is NABARD?
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.

44.    Second World War started in the year?
1939.

45.    The farming of silkworm is called?
Sericulture.

46.    Period  of Eight Five year plan is:
1992 to 1997.

47.    The ratio of the width to the length of our national flag is:
2:3

48.    The Prime Minister who reduced the voting age to 18 years is:
Rajiv Gandhi.

49.    What gas do plats give out at night?
Carbon dioxide.

50.    P.C.Mahalanobis was the architect of which five year plan?
Second.

GENERAL KOWLEDGE-OCTOBER-2012.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS/ PSC EXAMS /UPSC EXAMS /RRB/SSC EXAMS. 


1.    The study of hair is called?
Trichology.

2.    Who is the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

P.J.Kurian.

3.    Milk is an example of?
Emulsion.

4.    Who is the first woman president of Brazil?
Dilma Roussef.

5.    The Punnapra-Vayalar revolt took place in :
1946.

6.    Who was the chief architect of Kerala Renaissance?
Sri Narayana Guru.

7.    What is SOPA?
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

8.    What is GAAR?
General Anty Avoidance Rule.
 The GAAR rules are framed to minimize avoidance of tax, for example by siphoning of profits to tax havens. GAAR could be termed as a general set of rules enacted to check the tax avoidance
9.    Name the only scheduled bank in the co-operative sector in Kerala?
Kerala State Co-operative Bank.

10.    Minority Rights Day is observed in India on?
December 18.

11.    Who is the President and CEO of The Internet Association?
Michael Beckerman.

12.    Name of the alliance among Brazil, Germany, India and Japan for the purpose of supporting each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council?
The G4.

13.    Who won the U.S.Congress highest Civilian honour Congressional Gold medal?
Aung San Suki.

14.    Who won the U.S.Open Men’s singles title-2012?
Andy Murray.

15.    Who won the U.S.Open Women’s singles title-2012?
Serena Williams.

16.    Who is the winner of Vallathol Award -2011?

Yousuf Ali Kecheri
.
17.    Which is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas.

18.    The Prize money of Khel Ratna award is?
Rs.7.5 Lakhs.

19.    Indian social scientist who has become the first recipient of the Norman Borlaug Award for field Research and applications by the World Food Prize Foundation?
Aditi Mukherjee.

20.  Who is the author of the novel “The Everest Hotel: A Calendar”?

Allan Sealy.
Irwin Allan Sealy is a writer born in 1951 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. His novel The Everest Hotel: A Calendar was short listed for the 1998 Booker prize.

21.    National Institute of Design is situated at?
Ahmedabad.

22.    The Central Fuel Research Institute is situated at:
Dhanbad.

23.    Study of origin of words is called?
Etymology.

24.    What is the retirement age of the judge of Supreme Court of India?
65.

25.    What is the retirement age of the judge of High Court in India?
62.

26.    Who is the first double amputee to scale Mount Everest?
Mark Inglis.

27.    Which is the national sport of Pakistan?
Hockey.

28.    Where is the Central Coir Research institute situated?
Kalavoor, Alappuzha District (Kerala).

29.    Hydrogen bomb is based on?
Nuclear Fusion.

30.    “The Opium war” is fought between?
The Chinese and the British.

31.    The immunity achieved through oral polio vaccine is?
Passive immunity.

32.    Which is the first state in India to come out with an exclusive budget for agriculture?
Karnataka.

33.    “Khajuraho” is situated in?
Madhya Pradesh.

34.    Which king is popularly known as “Andra Bhoja”?
Krishna Devaraya.

35.    The Subsidiary alliance system was evolved by?
Lord Wellesley.

36.    “Red Triangle” is the symbol of?
Medical aid.

37.    Who imposed the hated poll tax known as “Jasiya”?
Feroz Shah Thughlak.

38.    Who was the first ruler of Pala Dynasty?
Gopala.

39.    Who founded the Rashtrakuda Kingdom?
Dantidurga.

40.    Parliament of Sweden?
Riksdag.

41.    “The Child is the father of the Man” who said it?
Wordsworth.

42.    Which is the first communication satellite of India?
Rohini.

43.    When will the Halley’s Comet appear again?
2062.

44.    National animal of Nepal is?
Cow.

45.    Who was the first acting president of India?
V.V.Giri.

46.    Vidyasagar Sethu is built on the river?
Hooghly.

47.    Parliament of Russia is?
Duma.

48.    Who was the first person to use the term “Indus Civilization”?
John Marshall.

49.    Who is the author of the novel “Home”?

Manju Kapur.

50.    The central point of India is located near the city?
Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh).

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE SEPTEMBER 2012

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS/ PSC EXAMS /UPSC EXAMS /RRB/SSC EXAMS. 

 1.    Who is the new Chief Justice of India?
Justice Altamas Kabir.

2.    Who was the first Indian bowler to take 16 wickets in a single test cricket match?

Narendra Hirwani.

3.    Which is the first state in India that has made rain water harvesting structure to all the houses?
Tamil Nadu.

4.    Who is regarded as “the father of Modern Yugoslavia”?
Marshal Tito.

5.    Vaikoam Sathyagraham took place in:
1924.

6.    Which tree is known as “Green Gold”?
Eucalyptus.

7.    Which is the 156th member of WTO?
Russia.

8.    The scientist who called out “Eureka Eureka” was:
Archimedes.

9.    Who is the JPC (Joint Parliamentary Committee) Chairman inquiring into the 2G Spectrum issue?
P.C.Chacko.

10.    Who presided over the congress sessions three times?
Dada Bhai Naoroji.

11.    How many banks were nationalised on July 19, 1969?
14.

12.    Which day is observed as ‘Suicide Prevention Day’?
September 10.

13.    Columbus discovered America in?
1492.

14.    Name of the 100th space vehicle launched by ISRO on September 9, 2012?
PSLVC21.

15.    Who founded the Lions Club?
Melvin Jones.
Lions Clubs International (LCI) is a secular service organization with over 45,500 clubs and more than 1,368,683 members in 205 countries around the world founded by Melvin Jones in 1917. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, the organization aims to meet the needs of communities on a local and global scale.

16.    Who is the author of the book “Malabar Manual”
William Logan.

17.    The Paris commune took place in?
1871.

18.    Who holds the record for the longest space flight by a woman?
Sunitha Williams.

19.    Somnath Temple is situated in?
Gujarat.

20.    Which country has test launched first 3D television broadcast?
China.

21.    Third Round Table Conference was in:
1932.

22.    British Cabinet mission visited India in:
1946.

23.     American student who became the World’s first space lawyer?

Michael Dodge.

24.    In which year Poona Pact signed?
1932.

25.    The total bones of feet are?
26.

26.    Which country is known as the “Cradle of Democracy?
England.

27.    The highest honour of Pakistan is:
“Nishan –E- Pakistan”.

28.    What is the main constituent of talcum powder?
Hydrated Magnesium Silicate.

29.    One gram of protein yields energy of?
4 calorie

30.    The law by which people are asked to submit to Government accounts of dealings in foreign currency is:
FERA. (Foreign Exchange Regulation Act.)

31.    How many islands are there in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
302.

32.    The science of human settlement is known as:
Ekistics.

33.    Heat regulating organ of human body is?
Skin.

34.    Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) was set up in the year?
1964.

35.    The name of any Indian state can be changed by:
Parliament.

36.    The Government of India acquired the ownership and control of major banks in 1969 whose deposits were not less than:
Rs. 50 crore.

37.    The instrument that measures very high temperature is called?
Pyrometer.

38.    Who is the Deputy Speaker of Loksabha?
Karia Munda.

39.    The quantity of matter contained in a body is called?
Mass.

40.    Theosophical Society of India was founded by?
Madam H.P. Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcot (in 1875 at New York).

41.    The merger of Travancore and Cochin states took place in:
1949.

42.    One fathom is equal to ....... feet.
6.

43.    Five year plans of India are finally approved by:
National Development Council.

44.    In a dry cell the positive electrode is?
Carbon rod.

45.    Who has been named as the recipient of the Indira Gandhi National Integration Award 2011?
Gulzar.

46.    Who is known as the founder of wave mechanics?

Erwin Schrodinger.
He was an Austrian physicist who developed a number of fundamental results in the field of quantum theory, which formed the basis of wave mechanics.

47.    Who is the author of the book “What Young India Wants”?
Chetan Bhagath.

48.    Which gas is used for welding?
Acetylene.

49.    Which is the major soil variety of Kerala?
Laterite Soil.

50.    Which chemical substance is called hypo?
Sodium thiosulphate.

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GENERAL KOWLEDGE-AUGUST-2012

 
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS/ PSC EXAMS /UPSC EXAMS /RRB/SSC EXAMS. 
 
1.    Which country was the first to declare Christianity as the official religion?
Armenia.

2.    Delhi Durbar was conducted in
1911.

3.    Kathakali was evolved out of the art form
Ramanattam.

4.    Which country’s official language is Hebrew?
Israel.

5.    Who was the first congress chief minister of Kerala?

R.Sankar.
He was the third Chief Minister of Kerala from 1962 to 1964. He was also the Deputy Chief Minister of the State from 1960 to 1962.

6.    In which Indian state Pahari language is spoken?
Himachal Pradesh.
The Pahari languages) are a geographic group of Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the lower ranges of the Himalayas, from Nepal in the east to the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir in the west.

7.    Project Elephant was launched in?
1992.
Project Elephant was launched in 1992 by the Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests to provide financial and technical support of wildlife management efforts by states for their free ranging populations of wild Asian Elephants.

8.    Project Tiger was launched in?
1973.
Project Tiger was launched in 1973 in India. The project aims at ensuring a viable population of Bengal tiger in their natural habitats and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage for the people.

9.    Which is the world’s first smoking free country?
Bhutan.

10.    First community reserve in Kerala is?
Kadalundi-Vallikunnu.

11.    Who is the author of  “The One Straw Revolution”?

Masanobu Fukuoka.
He was a Japanese farmer and philosopher celebrated for his natural farming and re-vegetation of desertified lands.

12.    Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was nationalized in?
1949.

13.    Which is the birth place of Vanilla?
Mexico.

14.    Decimal system was originated in
India.

15.    Which religion is devoid of holy texts?
Shintoism.

16.    Which is the second largest maritime state in India?
Andra Pradesh.

17.    Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) formed in the year?
1965.

18.    Which city is known as City of Happiness?
Calcutta.

19.    ‘Sare Jaham Se Acha’ was originally composed in which language?
Urdu.

20.    Which country has the least population density in the world?
Mongolia

21.    When was All India Radio (AIR) renamed as “Akashavani”
1957.

22.    SBI(State Bank of India) was formerly known as
Imperial Bank.

23.    India the longest border with which country?
Bangladesh.

24.    Who is the first Indian to visit England?
Rajaram Mohan Roy.

25.    The first Portuguese viceroy in Kerala?
Francisco de Almeida
26.    The new Rupee symbol is a combination of English and ------ scripts
Devanagiri.

27.    Who was the first Keralite to become the Defence Minister of India?
V.K.Krishna Menon.

28.    Who is the father of Indian Journalism?
Chalapathi Rao

29.    Who is known as the ‘Grand old man of Indian journalism’
Thushar Gandhi Ghosh

30.    Karipur airport is situated at
Malappuram District, Kerala

31.    Who is considered to be the introducer of the Romanticism in Portugal?
Almeida Garrett.
He was a Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist and politician.

32.    The first actress who was elected to the Rajya Sabha?
Nargis Dutt.

33.    The first cricketer who is granted the honorary Lieutenant Colonel title by the Territorial Army?
Kapil Dev.

34.    Capital of Kulasekhara Dynasty?
Mahodayapuram.
Kulasekhara or Later Chera dynasty was a classical Hindu dynasty based on Kerala, India, founded by the saint King Kulashekhara Varman.

35.    The birthday of which sports personality is celebrated as the sports day of India?
Dhyan Chand.

36.    The district which is the largest producer of spices in Kerala.
Idukki.

37.    The Ganga Action plan was originally composed in
1985.

38.    Which lens is used to correct long sight defect?
Concave
39.    The gas used in fire extinguishers is
Carbon dioxide.

40.    Lift was invented by
Otis.

41.    The element with atomic number 20 is:
Calcium.

42.    Who laid the foundation of nuclear science in India?
H.J.Bhabha.

43.    Chemical name of Plaster of Paris is
Calcium Sulphate.

44.    What is the name of the radio active isotope of hydrogen?
Tritium.

45.    Which layer of atmosphere reflects radio waves?
Ionosphere.

46.    In which year Indira Gandhi received ‘Bharat Ratna’?
1971.

47.    Who propounded the theory of Continental drift?

Alfred Wegener.
He is most remembered for advancing the theory of continental drift in 1912, which hypothesized that the continents were slowly drifting around the Earth. His hypothesis was controversial and not widely accepted until the 1950s, when numerous discoveries such as palaeomagnetism provided strong support for continental drift.

48.    Name the official residence of the president of Indonesia at Jakarta?
Merdeka Palace.

49.    Which ocean is often called as “The ring of fire”?
Pacific Ocean.

50.    The difference between IST and GMT is:
5.5 hours.

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GENERAL KOWLEDGE-JULY-2012

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS/ PSC EXAMS /UPSC EXAMS /RRB/SSC EXAMS. 



1.        Muslim League observed the Direct Action Day on?

1946 August 16.

2.    When did British parliament pass Indian Independence Act?

    1947 July 18

3.    National Census Day is observed on?

    February 9.

4.    Who is the first Acting president of Indian National Congress?

    Hakkim Ajmal Khan.

   He was an Indian physician specialising in the field of South Asian traditional Unani and freedom fighter. A  close associate of Gandhi, he participated in the Non-cooperation movement, led the Khilafat Movement, and became the fifth Muslim President of the Indian National Congress during the 1921 session held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Khan was one of the founders of the Jamia Millia Islamia University, becoming its first chancellor in 1920 and remaining in office until his death in 1927.

5.    Which is the heaviest gaseous element?

    Radon.

6.    Which country celebrates its official national day on January 26?

    Australia.

  Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day) is the official national day of Australia. Australia’s national day is held on 26th January in recognition of the arrival in 1788 of the First Fleet, a group of 11 ships that sailed from England to establish a colony in Australia.

7.    The book ‘Why Socialism’ is written by?

    Jayaprakash Narayan

8.    The National High Way “NH-48” connects between?

    Bangalore – Mangalapuram

9.    Which is the first country to receive loan from World Bank?

    France.

10.    State fish of Kerala is?

    Karimeen. (The green chromide)

    The green chromide (Etroplus suratensis) is a species of cichlid fish from freshwater and brackish water in southern India and Sri Lanka. It is also known as the pearlspot or karimeen in Malayalam and koral in Bengali.

11.    Who was the Indian Viceroy at the time of formation of Muslim League?

    Lord Minto.

12.    The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna carries a cash prize of

    Rs.7,50,000/-

13.    Who is the First European Secretary General of United Nations?

    Trygve Lie

14.    Who is the last ruler of slave dynasty?

   

 Muiz ud din Qaiqabad.

15.    Who founded the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha?

    M G Ranade (Mahadev Govind Ranade).

16.    By which Article of the Constitution of India, the Presidents Rule is enabled?

    Article 356.

17.    Which has maximum area covered under forest among all the other states in India?

    Madhya Pradesh.

18.    The battle of 1556 is known as?

    Second Battle of Panipat.

    The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between the forces of Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, popularly called Hemu, the Hindu king who was ruling North India from Delhi, and the army of Akbar, on November 5, 1556.It was a decisive victory for Akbar's generals Khan Zaman I and Bairam Khan.

19.    Which period in India is considered as the Plan Holiday?

    1966-69.

20.    How many types of galaxies are there?

    Three.

    Galaxies come in three main types: ellipticals, spirals, and irregulars.

21.    Rajya Samacharam, the first Malayalam newspaper was published in

    1847 June.

    Rajyasamacharam was a religious journal started by Dr. Herman Gundert in 1847 and was published from Illikkunnu (Illikunnel), in Thalassery, in Kannur District of Kerala.

22.    Malampuzha Dam, the largest reservoir in Kerala is situated in?

    Palakkad.

23.    Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is observed as

    National Youth Day.

24.    Which is the eighth most abundant element in the Earth's crust?

    Magnesium.

25.    The Panama Canal was opened in?

    1914.

26.    Who is the first chairman of National Human Rights Commission?

Ranganath Mishra

27.    Where is Tahrir Square located?

Egypt

Tahrir Square also known as "Martyr Square" is a major public town square in Downtown Cairo, Egypt.

28.    Who is the first women president of Australia?

Julia Gillard.

29.    Which year is observed as International Year of Forests?

2011.

30.    World cup Football 2014 will be held in

Brazil.

31.    Head Quarters of Konkan Railway Corporation is situated at?

Belappur

32.    The wind which is known as “Chinook” in Europe is

Foehn.

33.    First SAARC summit was held at

Dhaka.

34.    The Capital of Pakistan when it formed in 1947?

Karachi.

In 1958, the capital of Pakistan was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad and Karachi became the capital of Sindh.

35.    Which river flows between the Satpura and the Vindhya Ranges?

Narmada.

36.    Name of the bomb dropped in Hiroshima?

Little Boy.

37.    Umroi Airport is in the state of ?

Meghalaya.

Shillong Airport (also known as Umroi Airport) is an airport located at Umroi, 30 km (19 mi) from Shillong, Meghalaya.

38.    Who is called as Father of Indian family planning?

R.D.Karve.

39.    ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization ) was formed in the year?

1969

40.    Gersoppa water falls is in which river?

Sharavathi River.

Gersoppa water falls are also called Jog Falls. This is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India. Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m.

41.    Central Mining Research Station is situated at?

Dhanbad.

Dhanbad is a city in the state of Jharkhand, and is also known as the Coal Capital of India.

42.    Which State of India has the highest per capita income?

Punjab.

43.    Who has the power to dissolve Lok Sabha?

The President

44.    The country which is  also known as ‘Country of Copper’

Zambia.

45.    The first Indian Factories Act was passed in:

1881.

46.    Who is known as the father of Renaissance?

Petrarch.

Francesco Petrarca, known in English as Petrarch, was an Italian scholar and poet, and one of the earliest humanists. Petrarch is also called as the "Father of Humanism"

   

47.    The temperate grasslands of South America is called

Pampas.

48.    Minamata disease is caused by?

Mercury.

Minamata disease is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning. The disease was first discovered in Minamata city in Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, in 1956

49.    Normal body temperature of human is?

98.6 Degree F or 36.8 Degree C.

50.    Who is the first woman chief justice of Kerala High Court

Sujatha Manohar.

GENERAL KOWLEDGE-JUNE-2012

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS/ PSC EXAMS /UPSC EXAMS /RRB/SSC EXAMS.
GENERAL KOWLEDGE-JUNE-2012.

1.    The capital of Vietnam
Hanoi

2.    The parliament of Spain is
Cortes

3.    Who was the Viceroy when the Rowlatt Act was passed
Lord Chelmsford.

4.    The Sikh guru who was executed by Jahangir?
Arjun Dev

5.    The city Luknow is situated on which bank of the river?
Gomty    

6.    Farakka Dam is located in the state of?
West Bengal

7.    Head Quarters of IATA (International Air Transport Association)?
Montreal

8.    Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan Airport is situated at
Patna
Patna Airport, also known as Jaiprakash Narayan Airport, Patna is an airport located 5 kilometres  southwest of Patna, the capital of state of Bihar in India

9.    India’s first electric train made its first journey on?
January 5, 1928.

10.    National Museum of India is situated at?
Delhi

11.    Indian Museum is situated at
Kolkata
The Indian Museum is the largest museum in India and it was founded by Dr Nathaniel Wallich, a Danish botanist near Kolkata (Calcutta), India, in 1814.

12.    World Television day is observed on?
November 21

13.    Where is the Head Quarters of BBC located?
Portland Place

14.    The Emmy Awards are awards presented to honor distinction in the field of?
Television in the United States.
Emmy award is a television production award, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards (for film), the Tony Award (for theatre), and the Grammy Awards (for music).

15.    India’s first Homeopathy College was started in?
1880

16.    India’s first automatic Telephone Exchange is started at?
Simla

17.    Who wrote the book’ India Divided’?

Dr.Rajendra Prasad.

18.    United Nation’s University is located at?
Tokyo

19.    The chairman of Planning Commission (India)?
Prime minister
The Planning Commission is an institution in the Government of India, which formulates India's Five-Year Plans, among other functions.

20.    Who is known as the father of American Literature?   
Mark Twain.

21.    Who built the Konark Sun Temple?
Narasimha Devan I.
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), at Konark, in Orissa. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

22.    The disease which means ‘I can’t I can’t’
Beri Beri
Beriberi is a nervous system ailment caused by a thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency in the diet.

23.    Which city is known as “the Queen of Adriatic”?
Venice

24.    Smallest Union Territory in India    is?
Lakshadweep

25.    Who discovered Magnesium?
Joseph Black (Discovered in 1755).
Magnesium was first produced by Sir Humphry Davy in England in 1808 using electrolysis of a mixture of magnesia and mercuric oxide. Antoine Bussy prepared it in coherent form in 1831. The name “Magnesium” is derived from Magnesia, a district of Eastern Thessaly in Greece.

26.    “The Vitruvian Man” is a painting by?
Leonardo da Vinci.

27.    Gandhiji first visited Kerala on?
August 18, 1920.
The Kerala visit was as part of a nation-wide campaign to garner support for the Non Co-operation movement against the Britisher's Rowlatt Act.

28.    Who wrote the book “I follow the Mahatma”?

K.N Munshi.

29.    Who invented Vitamin B1?

Casimir Funk.

30.    The sun and the moon appear elliptical near the horizon due to
Refraction

31.    Who is regarded as the founder of the Greek tragic drama?
Aeschylus

32.    How many countries participated in the first Olympics?
14

33.    In which ancient language were the Jataka Tales written?
 Pali

34.    Swine Flu is caused by?
H1N1 virus

35.    Internet service started in India in?
1995

36.    Reuters is the news agency of
Britain.
Reuters is an international news agency headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

37.    The southernmost   sanctuary in Kerala is?
Neyyar

38.    Gravitational force is least at?
Equator

39.    The real name of Swami Dayanand Saraswathy is?

Mool Shankar.

40.    Who coined the word ‘Gene’?

Wilhelm Johannsen.
He was a Danish botanist, plant physiologist and geneticist.

41.    The country which is known as ‘Junior America’
Canada

42.    World Drama day is observed on?
March 27

43.    Who is the first Indian to swim across the English Channel
Mihir Sen

44.    What is used as eye wash?
Boric acid

45.    The Dutch Palace in Kochi was built by the
Portuguese

46.    Pookode lake is in the district of
Wayanadu
Pookode Lake is a scenic freshwater lake in the Wayanad district in Kerala, South India.

47.    What is also known as ‘Cardice’
Dry Ice
Dry ice, sometimes referred to as "Cardice" or as "card ice" is the solid form of carbon dioxide.

48.    Name the new chief of ICC (International Cricket Council)?
Alan Issac

49.    Galvanized iron is coated with a thin coating of
Zinc

50.    The Olympic motto is?
Citius, Altius, Fortius’.
Citius, Altius, Fortius’, which is Latin for Faster, Higher, Stronger.

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GENERAL KOWLEDGE-MAY-2012

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS/ PSC EXAMS /UPSC EXAMS /RRB/SSC EXAMS. 
GENERAL KOWLEDGE-MAY-2012

 

1. Which crystal is popularly known as American diamonds?

 Zirconia crystal

2. Where was Gautam Buddha died?

Kushinara (Kusinagar or Kusinara).  

Kusinara is a town and a nagar panchayat in Kushinagar district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Gautama Buddha is thought to have attained Parinirvana after his death.

3. Who is the author of 'The prophet’? 

Khalil Gibran.

4. Cricket bat is made up of?

White willow

5. The first winter Paralympic games were held in?

1976

6. Where is national rail museum located?

New Delhi.

7. Where is third naval base in India situated?

Karwar, Karnataka.

8. Which is the hottest region on earth?

Saudi Arabia.

9. What is the normal temperature of human body?

36.9'c

10. What is the unit of resistance?

Ohm.

11. Who is the founder of the Hindustan socialist Republican Party?

Bhagat Singh.

12. Which river is also called ‘Yellow river'?

Hungho.

13. Which is the longest river in Europe?

Volga

14. Which city is known as the 'Cathedral city of India’?

Bhuvaneswar.

15. The study of grasses is called?

Agrostology.

It  sometimes called as graminology, is the scientific study of grasses.

16. Who is called as 'the father of local self government in India!?

Lord Ripon

17. Who was the viceroy of India at the time of partition of Bengal?

Lord curzon

18. The head of university of nalanda was?

Sheelabhadra.

19. Where is the capital of Kushans?

Purushapura.

20. The longest and strongest bone in human body is?

Femur.

21. Who is the author of the book 'Brahat-samhita?

Varahamihira

22. The founder of Tughlaq dynasty?

Ghias-ud-din Thughlaq.

23. "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever" Who said this famous quotation?

John Keats.

24. Which was the first Sanskrit film?

Sankaracharya.

25. Who was the first to translate Ramayana into Tamil?

Kamban.

26. Who is the first actress to win Padmashree award?

Nargis Dutt.

27. Who is the author of the book ‘Accidental death of an anarchist'?

Dario Fo.

Dario Fo is an Italian satirist, playwright, theatre director, actor, composer and recipient of the 1997 Nobel Prize in Literature.

28. The first winter Paralympic games were held in?

 Ornskoldsvik, Sweden in 1976.

29. Which two Indian states don't have railway line?

Meghalaya and Sikkim.

30. The 184th member of United Nations?

Andorra.

31. Nedumbasseri Airport is situated in which District of Kerala?

Ernakulam.

32. The executive body of United Nations Organization is?

Security Council.

33. Who is considered as the founder of Nazism?

Adolph Hitler

34. The largest producer of salt in the world is?

U.S.A

35. Who wrote ‘Ashtanga Hridaya’?

Vagbhatan

36. What is the currency of Singapore?

Singapore Dollar.

37. The gas contained in Gober gas is?

Methane.

38. Bandipur National Park is situated at?

Karnataka.

39. The study of mountains is known as?

Orology.

40. Who is known as second Ashoka?

Kanishka.

41. First Indian to win Oscar Award?

Bhanu Athaiya.

42. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on ?

January 30, 1948.

43. Meningitis is a disease which affects the?

Brain

44. Santhosh Trophy is associated with?

Football.

45. The term ‘Third World’ refers to

Developing Countries.

46. Who was the first bowler to take 200 wickets in One Day International Cricket?

Ian Botham.

47. Which city is known as “City of Cycles”?

Beijing.

48. Hyetology is the study of?

Rainfall.

49. The young one of a rabbit is called?

Bunny.

50. The continent without desert is?

Europe.

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