GK - Online Test
Q1. City Kota is situated on which river?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Kota is situated on the bank of river Chambal in Rajasthan.
Q2. Which of the following think-tank has been topped the Environment Policy Think-Tank in India?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
The Centre for Science and Environment has topped the Environment Policy Think-Tank in India. The ranking has been done by The Think-Tanks and Civil Societies Programe of Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
Q3. As per recent study conducted by Assocham-KPMG, India has emerged as the world’s _____ largest electronic waste (e-waste) producer.
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
As per recent study conducted by Assocham-KPMG, India has emerged as the world’s fifth largest electronic waste (e-waste) producer. India discards roughly 18.5 lakh tonnes of e-waste each year and telecom equipment alone accounts for 12% of it.
Q4. Right to freedom of religion described in;
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Right to freedom of religion comes under Fundamentals rights of the constitution of India. Right to freedom of religion consists between article number 25 to 28. It includes right to free religious profession, religious educational rights for religious educational institues, anyone can pay tax for religious affairs but it is not mandatory.
Q5. Which of the following has become first state in India to completely implement door-to-door garbage collection in all areas under urban bodies?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Madhya Pradesh has become first state in India to completely implement door-to-door garbage collection in all areas under urban bodies. The measures like solid waste management at landfill sites and processing through Public Private Partnership mode are implemented in urban areas.
Q6. What is the capital of Australia?
Answer : Option E
Explaination / Solution:
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of 381,488, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 280 km (170 mi) south-west of Sydney, and 660 km (410 mi) north-east of Melbourne. A resident of Canberra is known as a "Canberran".
Q7. The Garbage Festival ‘Kachra Mahotsav’, the first of its kind in India, has been organized by which of the following Municipal Corporation of India?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
The Garbage Festival ‘Kachra Mahotsav’, the first of its kind in India, has been organized by Raipur Municipal Corporation, Chhattisgarh. It was the India’s first such festival. The purpose of this festival is to increase awareness, to guide people on waste management and to showcase the multiple techniques for reusing things.
Q8. Union Cabinet gave its ex-facto approval to the Amendment to The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 for incorporation of how many IITs?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Union Cabinet gives approval to 6 new IITs. Its ex post facto approval to amend The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 for incorporation of new IITs at Tirupati ,Palakkad, Dharwar, Bhilai, Goa and Jammu .
Q9. Cultural and Educational rights described in;
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
No Explaination.
Q10. Which of the following state government has launched the ‘Nutrition Scheme for HIV-Positive Children’ within the age of 18?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
Himachal Pradesh govt has launched the ‘Nutrition Scheme for HIV-Positive Children’ to boost the immunity of more than 400 children within the age of 18 by providing nutrient supplement. Himachal Pradesh has made the HIV test compulsory for every expectant mother from 2018.
