General Knowledge Questions

Q:

The first effective vaccine against polio was prepared by ?

A) Robert Edwards B) James Simpson
C) H Gibbon D) Jonas E Salk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jonas E Salk

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Q:

In 1930, which leader started the Red Shirt Movement in the North West Frontier Province?

Answer

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

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Q:

Heavy water is

A) PH7 B) rain water
C) deuterium oxide D) tritium oxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) deuterium oxide

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Q:

The third vehicle in Buddhism was Known as

A) Mahasanghika B) Zen
C) Vajrayana D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vajrayana

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Q:

The dolphin is 

A) Fish B) Reptile
C) Mammal D) Turtle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mammal

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Q:

Which is not causative factor of earthquake 

A) Volcanoes B) Isostacy
C) Tectonics D) Waves
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Waves

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Q:

Which political process is necessary for redistricting?

A) Gerrymandering B) Filibuster
C) Census D) Election
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Census

Explanation:

Redistricting is the process of drawing electoral district boundaries in the United States.

The state legislature has primary responsibility for creating a redistricting plan, in many cases subject to approval by the state governor.

Redistricting has to follow certain criteria to be accepted:

* compactness
* contiguity
* equal population
* preservation of existing political communities
* partisan fairness
* racial fairness

 

The practice of gerrymandering involves the manipulation of district drawing in aims to leave out, or include, specific populations in a legislator's district to ensure his/her reelection.

 

Gerrymandering is the practice of drawing district lines to achieve political gain for legislators.

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Q:

Which is the highest gallantry award in India?

A) Param Vir Chakra B) Kirti Chakra
C) Vir Chakra D) Param Vishishtat Seva Medal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Param Vir Chakra

Explanation:

Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration awarded for the displaying distinguished acts of valor during the war.

 

Ashok Chakra Award – An Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra.

Kirti Chakra – Second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.


Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is literally called a great warrior medal. Vir Chakra is an Indian gallantry award presented for acts of bravery in the wars.

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