GK - Online Test

Q1. ‘Lakhwar Dam’ is located in which state?
Answer : Option E
Explaination / Solution:

The Lakhwar Dam is a gravity dam currently under construction on the Yamuna River near the town of Lakhwar in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand, India.

Q2. Who became the new chairman of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

Archaeologist and historian Mr. Arvind P Jamkhedkar became the new chairman of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR). He is currently working as the Chancellor of Deccan College in Pune.

Q3. What is the rank of India in 2016 Global Connectivity Index (GCI)?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

India ranked 44th among 50 different countries in the 2016 Global Connectivity Index (GCI) report compiled by Chinese telecom giant Huawei. United States has topped the index, Singapore ranks second and Sweden ranks third in the list.

Q4. Indian constitution came into force on,
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.


Q5. The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the “Mere Sapno Ka Bharat” book on best interviews of which of the following former Prime Minister?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the “Mere Sapno Ka Bharat” book on best interviews of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The book was compiled by Tarun Vijay, former BJP MP and Editor of journal Panchjanya.

Q6. Which among the following is the Currency of North Korea?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Won is the Currency of North Korea.

Some facts about North Korea - 

1. “NADA” is North Korea’s space agency.
2. It is illegal to wear jeans in North Korea.
3. Life in North Korea is completely isolated from the other parts of the world. Their citizens have limited access to television, radio and other forms of communication and media information.
4. Government permission is required to own a computer in North Korea.

Q7. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding “Paschim Lahar”?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

“Paschim Lahar” is a tri-service maritime exercise, is being held off India’s western coast. The exercise is being held among the Indian Navy, Indian Army and Indian Air Force. Note: The objective of this exercise is to build interoperability.

Q8. Which country has become the 189th member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

A tiny South Pacific island nation “Republic of Nauru” has become the 189th member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. Note:-Nauru will get access to financial support, technical support and special expertise in dealing with Pacific area issues like water and sanitation and disaster risk management amid the threat of climate change and rising sea levels.

Q9. Whch is called the key to understanding the Indian Constituiton?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

There are four main pillers of Indian Constituion; Preamble, Fundamental rights, Fundamental duties and Directive principles of state policy. Among these four pillars Preamble is the soul of Indian Constituion. In preamble the fundamental aim and policies of Indian Constituion is described. Also India is described in preamble. Thats why preamble is called the key to understanding the Indian constituiton.

Q10. Which of the following country has ranked first in the Global Phosphorus Pollution by human activity according to recently released report by Water Resource Research?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

China has ranked first in the Global Phosphorus Pollution by human activity according to recently released report by Water Resource Research. India has ranked second followed by USA and Spain and Brazil. As per the report published in Water Resource Research, the Phosphorus levels in freshwater bodies across the world are escalating.