GK and GS practice
India Post and Class 10 Exams GK and GS Questions
General awareness for India Post GDS, postman, MTS and other Class 10 and 12 level exams.
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Computer Basics 6
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1 Computer Basics
Which part is called the brain of the computer?
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Answer: B. CPU
The CPU processes instructions and controls the computer.
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2 Computer Basics
What is the full form of RAM?
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Answer: A. Random Access Memory
RAM stands for Random Access Memory, the temporary working memory of a computer.
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3 Computer Basics
Which of the following is an output device?
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Answer: C. Printer
A printer gives output on paper, while the others are input devices.
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4 Computer Basics
Which keyboard shortcut is used to copy selected text in Windows?
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Answer: D. Ctrl + C
Ctrl + C copies the selected item, and Ctrl + V pastes it.
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5 Computer Basics
Which of the following is an operating system?
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Answer: D. Windows
Windows is an operating system, while the others are application software.
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6 Computer Basics
How many bits are there in one byte?
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Answer: A. 8
One byte is made up of 8 bits.
Geography 6
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7 Geography
Which is the largest state of India by area?
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Answer: C. Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area.
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8 Geography
Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
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Answer: C. 8
It passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
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9 Geography
Which is the largest ocean in the world?
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Answer: C. Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
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10 Geography
The river Ganga originates from which glacier?
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Answer: B. Gangotri
The Ganga starts as the Bhagirathi from the Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand.
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11 Geography
Which is the smallest state of India by area?
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Answer: C. Goa
Goa is the smallest Indian state by area.
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12 Geography
What is the southernmost point of India called?
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Answer: A. Indira Point
Indira Point in the Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost point of India.
History 6
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13 History
In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
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Answer: B. 1757
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between Robert Clive and Siraj ud Daulah.
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14 History
Who founded the Maurya Empire?
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Answer: A. Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE.
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15 History
In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
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Answer: C. 1942
Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement in August 1942.
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16 History
Who built the Taj Mahal?
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Answer: B. Shah Jahan
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
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17 History
In which year did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
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Answer: A. 1919
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar on 13 April 1919.
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18 History
Who was the first President of India?
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Answer: A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.
India Post 8
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19 India Post
How many digits are there in an Indian PIN code?
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Answer: C. 6
The Postal Index Number used in India has 6 digits.
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20 India Post
In which year was the PIN code system introduced in India?
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Answer: A. 1972
The PIN code system was introduced on 15 August 1972.
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21 India Post
What does the first digit of an Indian PIN code show?
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Answer: C. The postal region (zone)
The first digit shows the region, the second the sub-region, and the third the sorting district.
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22 India Post
In which year was Speed Post service launched by India Post?
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Answer: C. 1986
Speed Post was launched on 1 August 1986.
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23 India Post
Into how many postal zones is India divided under the PIN code system?
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Answer: C. 9
There are 9 PIN zones, 8 geographical regions and 1 for the Army Postal Service.
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24 India Post
Where is the headquarters of the Department of Posts in India located?
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Answer: D. Dak Bhawan, New Delhi
The Department of Posts is headquartered at Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi.
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25 India Post
The first adhesive postage stamp in India, the Scinde Dawk, was issued in 1852 for which region?
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Answer: A. Sindh
The Scinde Dawk stamp of 1852 was issued in the Sindh province.
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26 India Post
World Post Day is observed every year on which date?
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Answer: C. 9 October
World Post Day is celebrated on 9 October, the anniversary of the founding of the Universal Postal Union in 1874.
Science 6
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27 Science
Which gas do humans need to breathe in for survival?
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Answer: D. Oxygen
Humans need oxygen for respiration.
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28 Science
What is the SI unit of force?
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Answer: C. Newton
The SI unit of force is the newton.
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29 Science
Which vitamin is produced in the skin by sunlight?
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Answer: B. Vitamin D
The skin makes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
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30 Science
Which is the largest organ of the human body?
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Answer: A. Skin
The skin is the largest organ of the human body.
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31 Science
Which is the hardest natural substance?
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Answer: D. Diamond
Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance.
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32 Science
By which process do green plants make their own food?
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Answer: A. Photosynthesis
Plants make food from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight in photosynthesis.
Static GK 8
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33 Static GK
Which animal is the national animal of India?
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Answer: C. Tiger
The Bengal tiger is the national animal of India.
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34 Static GK
What is the currency of Japan?
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Answer: A. Yen
The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan.
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35 Static GK
Who wrote the book Gitanjali?
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Answer: A. Rabindranath Tagore
Gitanjali was written by Rabindranath Tagore, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
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36 Static GK
Which is the highest civilian award of India?
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Answer: D. Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour of India.
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37 Static GK
How many players are there in a kabaddi team on the court at a time?
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Answer: A. 7
Each kabaddi team has 7 players on the court at a time.
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38 Static GK
Which flower is the national flower of India?
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Answer: A. Lotus
The lotus is the national flower of India.
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39 Static GK
Who is the author of the book The Discovery of India?
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Answer: C. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru wrote The Discovery of India in 1944 while in prison.
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40 Static GK
Which city is the capital of Rajasthan?
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Answer: B. Jaipur
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan.
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