General Knowlegde & Aptitude Quiz

2.

What was the original name of Swami Vivekananda?

Narendra Nath Dutta
Birendra Nath Dutta
Upendra Nath Dutta
Premendra Nath Dutta

Correct Answer

A. Narendra Nath Dutta

Explanation

Swami Vivekananda's original name was Narendra Nath Dutta.

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3.

What is the capital of the state Manipur?

Kohima
Dispur
Imphal
Shillong

Correct Answer

A. Imphal

Explanation

The correct answer is Imphal. Imphal is the capital of the state Manipur.

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4.

Who is the first Indian woman to scale the Mt. Everest?

Bachendri Pal
Santosh Yadav
P.T.Usha
Bula Chowdhuri

Correct Answer

A. Bachendri Pal

Explanation

Bachendri Pal is the first Indian woman to scale Mt. Everest.

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5.

Which of the following dance forms had been originated in Andhra Pradesh?

Bharatnatyam
Odissi
Kuchipudi
Mohiniattam

Correct Answer

A. Kuchipudi

Explanation

Kuchipudi is a dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its intricate footwork, graceful movements, and expressive storytelling. Kuchipudi combines elements of dance, music, and drama, and is traditionally performed by both male and female dancers. The dance form has its roots in the village of Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh, where it was developed and popularized by the Bhagavathulu family. Kuchipudi has gained recognition and popularity both within India and internationally, and is considered an important part of the cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh.

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6.

Which of these Himalayan peaks is taller than the Kanchenjunga?

K2
Dhaulagiri
Annapurna
Shivling

Correct Answer

A. K2

Explanation

K2 is the correct answer because it is the second highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level. Kanchenjunga, on the other hand, is the third highest mountain, with an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet). Therefore, K2 is taller than Kanchenjunga.

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7.

Which of these sanctuaries is in Gujarat?

Tadoba National Park
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary
Kaziranga Sanctuary
Gir Sanctuary

Correct Answer

A. Gir Sanctuary

Explanation

The correct answer is Gir Sanctuary. Gir Sanctuary is located in Gujarat, making it the only sanctuary mentioned in the options that is in Gujarat. Tadoba National Park is located in Maharashtra, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is in Karnataka, and Kaziranga Sanctuary is in Assam. Therefore, Gir Sanctuary is the correct answer for a sanctuary in Gujarat.

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8.

Which is the second smallest state in India?

Nagaland
Tripura
Goa
Assam

Correct Answer

A. Tripura

Explanation

Tripura is the second smallest state in India. Nagaland is not the correct answer as it is not the second smallest state. Goa is also not the correct answer as it is the smallest state in India. Assam is not the correct answer as it is not one of the smallest states in India. Therefore, the second smallest state in India is Tripura.

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Professor Fysiks had two bottles, each half full. One contained 5 ounces of scotch and the other 4 ounces of water. He poured half the water into the bottle with scotch, then poured 2 ounces from the scotch bottle into the bottle with water. which bottle contains more scotch.

The Scotch
The Water
Are Even
Can't Be worked out

Correct Answer

A. Are Even

Explanation

The bottles initially had 2.5 ounces of scotch and 2 ounces of water each. When half of the water (1 ounce) was poured into the scotch bottle, it now contains 3.5 ounces of scotch and 1 ounce of water. Then, 2 ounces of scotch were poured into the water bottle, making it contain 2 ounces of scotch and 2 ounces of water. Therefore, both bottles now contain the same amount of scotch, making them even.

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10.

Sally has a strategy she follows when playing the game "i wont touch you". she skips around clockwise and touches every 5th person, who is then out. where should sally start counting if she wonts to have Gail the last person in, if the circle is in this order Bob, Mary, Jack,Tom,Ann,Gail,John,Jane

Bob
Ann
Tom
Mary

Correct Answer

A. Tom

Explanation

Sally wants Gail to be the last person in the game, which means Gail should not be touched until everyone else has been touched. Sally touches every 5th person, so she needs to start counting from the person who is 4 places away from Gail. In the given circle, Tom is the person who is 4 places away from Gail, so Sally should start counting from Tom.

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General Knowlegde & Aptitude Quiz

When did India see its first non-Congress government at the Centre?

What was the original name of Swami Vivekananda?

What is the capital of the state Manipur?

Who is the first Indian woman to scale the Mt. Everest?

Which of the following dance forms had been originated in Andhra Pradesh?

Which of these Himalayan peaks is taller than the Kanchenjunga?

Which of these sanctuaries is in Gujarat?

Which is the second smallest state in India?

Professor Fysiks had two bottles, each half full. One contained 5 ounces of scotch and the other 4 ounces of water. He poured half the water into the bottle with scotch, then poured 2 ounces from the scotch bottle into the bottle with water. which bottle contains more scotch.

Sally has a strategy she follows when playing the game "i wont touch you". she skips around clockwise and touches every 5th person, who is then out. where should sally start counting if she wonts to have Gail the last person in, if the circle is in this order Bob, Mary, Jack,Tom,Ann,Gail,John,Jane