GK - Online Test
Q1. What is the capital of Greece?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years, and its earliest human presence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BC.
Q2. Who among the following has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Bangladesh Supreme Court?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Bangladesh Supreme Court. Bangladesh’s President Md Abdul Hamid administered the oath for Hossain as the 22nd chief justice in Dhaka. The Chief Justice of Bangladesh is the chief amongst the judges of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and head of the whole judicial establishments.
Q3. Which state is set to become India’s first state to make all of its urban areas ‘Open Defecation Free’ by October 2016?
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
Andhra Pradesh is set to become India’s first State to make all of its urban areas ‘Open Defecation Free’ by October 2, 2016 that marks the two years of the launch of Swachh Bharat mission by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Q4. How many fundamental rights are there in Indian constitution?
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:
Six fundamental rights are there in the Constitution of India. These are;
Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and educational rights, Right to constituional remedies.
Q5. Who among the following has been named as Brand Ambassador of All India Chess Federation for Blind?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Grand Master ‘Vidit Gujrathi’ has been named as Brand Ambassador of All India Chess Federation for Blind. Along with AICFB, he aims to spread awareness about blind chess and give recognition to Indian players who perform well at global level.
Q6. The 'International Labour Day' is observed annually on _______.
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The 'International Labour Day' takes place every year on 1st May. It is a celebration of laborers and the working classes, promoted by the international labour movement, anarchists, socialists, and communists.
Note: The day marks the victory of workers' movement for eight hours of work. It also aims to pay tribute to workers sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over the world.
Q7. The World Cancer Day is being observed every year across the world on ____.
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:
The World Cancer Day is being observed every year across the world on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, its treatment and to encourage methods of its prevention. The primary goal of the day is to reduce the illness and related deaths by 2020.
Q8. The single emergency number _____ will be functioning throughout India from January 1, 2017.
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:
The single emergency number ‘112’ will be operational throughout India starting with 1 January 2017. It will help people to reach immediate services of police, ambulance and fire department will be operational throughout India.
Q9. Right to equality is described between;
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Right to equality are funademtal rights of Indian Constituion. These are comesunder 14 to18 number Articles.
Number 14 : Law is for Everyone.
Number 15 : No foul behaviour to any certain Caste, Religion or sex.
Number 16 : Same rights for all government employees.
Number 17 : Right against Untouchability.
Number 18 : Right against designation or surname.
Number 14 : Law is for Everyone.
Number 15 : No foul behaviour to any certain Caste, Religion or sex.
Number 16 : Same rights for all government employees.
Number 17 : Right against Untouchability.
Number 18 : Right against designation or surname.
Q10. Who among the following has been sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court?
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:
Justice Antony Dominic has been sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court. Kerala Governor P. Sadasivam administered him the oath of office at Raj Bhavan in Kerala.
Justice Antony Dominic has become the first Keralite to occupy the post of Chief Justice of Kerala in 17 years.
