Basic General Knowledge

1. How Many Countries Are the Members Of NATO?

  1. 30
  2. 32
  3. 31
  4. 28
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Answer: Option B. 32

2. AFP is the news agency of _.

  1. UK
  2. Germany
  3. France
  4. Japan
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Answer: Option C. France

AFP is a French news agency. Agence France-Presse (AFP) is a French international news agency based in Paris, France.

3. The artifact known as ‘Gateway to the Underworld’ comes from which country?

  1. USA
  2. Mexico
  3. Brazil
  4. India
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Answer: Option B. Mexico

In a momentous event for cultural heritage, the ancient Olmec artifact, referred to as the “Gateway to the Underworld,” was successfully repatriated to Mexico. Overseen by the esteemed Mexican Foreign Minister, Marcelo Ebrard, the repatriation operation marks a significant milestone for the nation. The restitution of this artifact highlights the global significance of the Olmec civilization, recognized as one of the oldest and most remarkable civilizations in history.

4. When you transport something by ship, it is called __?

  1. Freight shipping
  2. Transportation
  3. Cruise voyages
  4. Cargo
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Answer: Option D. Cargo

5. How many gauge railways are there in India?

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 5
  4. 2
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Answer: Option B. 4

In India, there are 4 types of railway gauges. They are Broad gauge, Metre Gauge, Narrow gauge, and Standard gauge (which is used for Delhi Metro). Broad gauge is also known as wide gauge or large line.

The distance between the two tracks of these railway gauges:

Broad gauge: 1676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Metre Gauge: 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3/8 in)
Narrow gauge: 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) and 610 mm (2 ft).
Standard gauge: 1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in)

6. In which place is the Kennedy Space Center situated?

  1. New York
  2. Florida
  3. Houston
  4. Huntsville
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Answer: Option B. Florida

NASA Centers and Facilities:

Ames Research CenterMoffett Field, CA
Armstrong Flight Research CenterEdwards, CA
Glenn Research CenterCleveland, OH
Goddard Space Flight CenterGreenbelt, MD
Goddard Institute of Space StudiesNew York, NY
IV and V FacilityFairmont, WV
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)Pasadena, CA
Johnson Space CenterHouston, TX
Kennedy Space CenterFlorida, FL
Langley Research CenterHampton, VA
Marshall Space Flight CenterHuntsville, AL
NASA HQWashington, D.C.
Stennis Space CenterMS
Wallops Flight FacilityWallops Island, VA
White Sands Test FacilityCruces, NM

7. Up to what age is the railway fare not charged in India?

  1. 4 Year
  2. 5 Year
  3. 6 Year
  4. 7 Year
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Answer: Option B. 5 Year

As per a notice from Indian Railways, kids under 5 years of age don’t require a reservation to travel and can hop on a train without a ticket. But if they need a berth, you need to pay the full adult fare by booking a ticket. To do this, passengers must pick the “infant seats” option when booking train tickets to get free tickets for kids.

8. Izvestia newspaper is published from which country?

  1. Berlin
  2. Moscow
  3. Belarus
  4. Austria
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Answer: Option B. Moscow

Izvestiya is an important Russian newspaper that used to come out in Moscow. It was published by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the U.S.S.R. and was like the official newspaper of the Soviet government until 1991.

9. What is the national flower of India?

  1. Lily
  2. Sunflower
  3. Lotus
  4. Marigold
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Answer: Option C. Lotus

The National Flower of India is the Lotus. Its scientific name is Nelumbo Nucifera Gaertn. The lotus holds significance as one of the important National Symbols of India.

10. What is the national symbol of Canada?

  1. The Coat of Arms
  2. Maple Tree
  3. The Beaver
  4. Maple Leaf
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Answer: Option D. Maple Leaf

Canada’s most iconic symbol is the Maple Leaf. It was used by French colonists back in the 1700s. Then, during British rule since the 1850s, the maple leaf found its place on military uniforms. Later on, it was even carved onto the tombstones of those who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.