General Knowledge Pointers - 34

● Which was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of Government of India?

Answer :- Four lions,

● By which ministry is Economic survey published?

Answer :- Ministry of Finance,

● Which remains constant while throwing a ball upward?

Answer :- Acceleration,

● Where did India first win the Olympic Hockey gold?

Answer :- Amsterdam,

● Where is Indian Institute of Petroleum located?

Answer :- Dehradun,

● Who was the first Indian to swim across English Channel?

Answer :- Mihir Sen,

● Which state ranks first in milk procurement in India?

Answer :- Gujarat,

● What is the mean of Epigraphy?

Answer :- The study of inscriptions,

● How many States of the U.S.A. are not attached to its mainland?

Answer :- Two,

● Which is nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile?

Answer :- Sagarika,

● According to 2011 census, how many female number is per 1000 male?

Answer :- 940,

● Who got the Bharat Ratna award, before becoming the President of India?

Answer :- Dr. Zakir Hussain,

● Which was common both to the Harappan society and the Rigvedic society?

Answer :- Horses,

● Which was not included in the Eight Fold Path prescribed by Buddha?

Answer :- Right knowledge,

● Which is the place that has the longest day and the shortest night on 22nd December,?

Answer :- Melbourne,

● What is the total number of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution?

Answer :- 11,

● Which is the metal used in storaoe batteries?

Answer :- Lead,

● Which is known as the queen of spices?

Answer :- Cardamom,

● Which was the The first atomic power reactor in India?

Answer :- Apsara,

● Which was the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest?

Answer :- Bachendri Pal,

● On which date the United Nations Organisation came into existence?

Answer :- 24 Oct. 1945,

● Kourou city is well-known for which purpose?

Answer :- Satellite launching,

● Which type of coal is difficult to light in the open air?

Answer :- Peat,

● The oldest monarchy in the world is that of which country?

Answer :- Japan,

● Which was India’s first-ever tactical missile?

Answer :- Agni,

● Which state had the lowest literacy rate (according to 2011 census)?

Answer :- Bihar,

● The Kalinga Prize is given by which organization?

Answer :- UNESCO,

● During the Sangam Age which dynasty was not in power?

Answer :- Pallavas,

● Who anticipated Newton by declaring that all things Gravitate to the earth?

Answer :- Brahmagupta,

● What is the approximate circumference of the Earth?

Answer :- 30,000 km,

● By whom is the Annual Financial Statement caused to be laid before both Houses of Parliament?

Answer :- President,

● Which industry was started first in India?

Answer :- Tea,