General Knowledge Questions PSC Exam

1. Which chemical compound is the major component of turpentine?
Ans: Pinene

2. Which multinational corporation was founded as 'Japan Optical Industries Ltd' in 1917?
Ans: Nikon

3. Which test is done to measure the amount of fetal hemoglobin transferred from a fetus to a mother's blood stream?
Ans: The Kleihauer test

4. Which place is known as 'the Cradle of Indian Architecture'?
Ans: Aihole (Karnataka)

5. Which ancient inscription mentions that 'the whole world was enveloped in the darkness that was enemies'?
Ans: The Aihole Inscription of 643 (Pulakeshin-II)

6. Which fruit crop's important varieties are the Olympus, Cardinal, Red chief & Beauty?
Ans: Strawberry

7. The Gardiner's Sign List is associated with which ancient civilization? 
Ans: The Egyptian civilization

8. Which was the holy fish in the Egyptian mythology?  
Ans: Tilapia

9. Which Indian state's important river is Rupnarayan River?
Ans: West Bengal

10. Which is the important tribal martial dance of the Eastern India?
Ans: Chhau dance

11. Name the only tribal leader whose portrait hangs in the Central Hall of the Indian Parliament?
Ans: Birsa Munda

12. Which Chola King was murdered by the rebellious mob?
Ans: Adhi Rajendra

13. Where is the Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs situated?
Ans: London

14. Which former Indian Prime Minister's autobiography is 'Matters of Discretion: An Autobiography'?
Ans: I K Gujral

15. What is the name of a smaller, faster memory which stores copies of the data from frequently used main memory locations?
Ans: Cache

16. Indian National University of Defence, a dedicated first-of-its-kind institution for training and research in military studies will be set up at _____?
Ans: Binola (Gurgaon)

17. Which chemical is known in the nicknames of 'Liquid glass & Water glass'?
Ans: Sodium Silicate

18. In which city is the John Lennon Airport situated?
Ans: Liverpool (England)

19. Which athletics item's inevitable part is the water jumps?
Ans: Steeplechase

20. Which American city is known as 'the Theme Park Capital of the World'?
Ans: Orlando

21. Which country's national flower is king protea?
Ans: South Africa

22. What is the name of the natural shrubland occurring in coastal & mountainous areas with Mediterranean climate?
Ans: Fynbos

23. Which bacterial disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks?
Ans: Lyme disease

24. Which American entrepreneur and inventor is known as 'the First Lady of Wireless'?
Ans: Arlene Harris

25. Which social reformer is considered as 'the Pioneer, of Women's Education in India'?
Ans: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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