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Teaching Exams GK and GS Questions
GK, GS and education practice questions for CTET, state TETs, KVS, NVS and DSSSB teacher exams.
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Education GK 12
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1 Education GK
Wood's Despatch, often called the Magna Carta of English education in India, was issued in which year?
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Answer: A. 1854
Wood's Despatch was issued in 1854 by Charles Wood, President of the Board of Control.
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2 Education GK
Which commission recommended the 10+2+3 pattern of education for the whole country?
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Answer: C. Kothari Commission
The Kothari Commission (1964 to 1966) recommended the 10+2+3 structure.
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3 Education GK
In the 5+3+3+4 school structure of NEP 2020, how many years does the Foundational Stage cover?
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Answer: D. Five years
The Foundational Stage is five years: three years of preschool and classes 1 and 2.
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4 Education GK
Which Article of the Constitution makes education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years?
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Answer: B. Article 21A
Article 21A was inserted by the 86th Amendment and the RTE Act 2009 gives it effect.
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5 Education GK
Which statutory body regulates and maintains standards of teacher education in India?
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Answer: C. NCTE
The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) was given statutory status in 1995.
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6 Education GK
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was established in which year?
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Answer: C. 1961
NCERT was set up in 1961 with headquarters in New Delhi.
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7 Education GK
Samagra Shiksha merged Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan and which other scheme?
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Answer: D. Teacher Education scheme
Samagra Shiksha (2018) combined SSA, RMSA and the Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Teacher Education.
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8 Education GK
The Mid Day Meal Scheme was launched across India in which year?
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Answer: A. 1995
It began on 15 August 1995 as the National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education.
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9 Education GK
Who proposed the scheme of Basic Education, also called Nai Talim, based on learning through a craft?
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Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi proposed Nai Talim in 1937, centred on learning through productive craft.
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10 Education GK
Who is known as the father of the Kindergarten system?
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Answer: A. Friedrich Froebel
Friedrich Froebel started the first kindergarten in Germany in 1837.
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11 Education GK
The concept of the Zone of Proximal Development is associated with which thinker?
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Answer: A. Lev Vygotsky
Lev Vygotsky introduced the Zone of Proximal Development in his social learning theory.
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12 Education GK
Which education commission was appointed in 1882 under Lord Ripon to review primary and secondary education?
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Answer: A. Hunter Commission
The Indian Education Commission of 1882 was headed by William Hunter.
Geography 7
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13 Geography
Which is the largest Indian state by area?
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Answer: A. Rajasthan
Rajasthan covers about 3.42 lakh square kilometres, the largest of any state.
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14 Geography
Which is the southernmost point of Indian territory, including its islands?
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Answer: A. Indira Point
Indira Point in the Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost point of India.
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15 Geography
Chilika Lake, the largest coastal lagoon in India, is located in which state?
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Answer: B. Odisha
Chilika Lake lies along the coast of Odisha on the Bay of Bengal.
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16 Geography
Which river is known as the Sorrow of Bihar because of its floods?
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Answer: B. Kosi
The Kosi often shifts its course and causes severe floods in north Bihar.
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17 Geography
Indian Standard Time is based on which line of longitude?
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Answer: A. 82.5 degrees East
IST is calculated from the 82.5 degrees East meridian passing near Mirzapur.
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18 Geography
Which soil is best known for growing cotton in India?
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Answer: A. Black soil
Black soil holds moisture well, so it is called cotton soil.
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19 Geography
Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?
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Answer: D. Eight
It passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
History 7
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20 History
The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?
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Answer: C. 1757
Robert Clive defeated Siraj ud Daulah at Plassey in 1757.
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21 History
Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
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Answer: A. Babur
Babur founded the Mughal Empire after winning the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
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22 History
The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
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Answer: D. 1942
Gandhi gave the call 'Do or Die' at Bombay in August 1942.
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23 History
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which city?
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Answer: D. Amritsar
General Dyer's troops fired on a crowd at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, on 13 April 1919.
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24 History
Which Mauryan emperor gave up war after the Kalinga war?
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Answer: D. Ashoka
Ashoka turned to Buddhism and non violence after the Kalinga war around 261 BCE.
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25 History
Gandhi's Dandi March, the start of the Salt Satyagraha, took place in which year?
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Answer: A. 1930
The Dandi March began on 12 March 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram.
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26 History
Who wrote the ancient Indian text on statecraft called the Arthashastra?
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Answer: D. Kautilya
The Arthashastra is attributed to Kautilya, also called Chanakya.
Polity 7
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27 Polity
Fundamental Duties are given in which Part of the Indian Constitution?
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Answer: C. Part IV A
Part IV A (Article 51A) was added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.
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28 Polity
How many Fundamental Rights does the Indian Constitution presently guarantee?
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Answer: A. Six
Six rights remain after the Right to Property was removed by the 44th Amendment.
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29 Polity
Who appoints the Governor of a state in India?
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Answer: B. President
Article 155 says the Governor is appointed by the President.
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30 Polity
Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
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Answer: C. Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.
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31 Polity
What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
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Answer: A. 25 years
Article 84 sets the minimum age for Lok Sabha membership at 25 years.
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32 Polity
Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
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Answer: C. Vice President
Article 89 makes the Vice President the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
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33 Polity
On which date was the Constitution of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
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Answer: A. 26 November 1949
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949.
Science 7
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34 Science
What is the chemical symbol of sodium?
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Answer: D. Na
The symbol Na comes from the Latin name natrium.
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35 Science
Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
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Answer: B. Nitrogen
Nitrogen makes up about 78 percent of dry air.
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36 Science
Deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy?
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Answer: C. Vitamin C
Lack of Vitamin C causes scurvy, with bleeding gums and weak joints.
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37 Science
What is the SI unit of force?
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Answer: C. Newton
The newton is the SI unit of force, named after Isaac Newton.
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38 Science
Which cell organelle is called the powerhouse of the cell?
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Answer: B. Mitochondrion
Mitochondria release energy from food as ATP.
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39 Science
What is the pH value of pure water at room temperature?
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Answer: D. 7
Pure water is neutral with a pH of 7.
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40 Science
Which gas do green plants take in from the air for photosynthesis?
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Answer: D. Carbon dioxide
Plants use carbon dioxide, water and sunlight to make food and release oxygen.
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