GK INFOPEDIA

[1] Which dynasty was started by Khizr Khan? A. The Sayyids B. The Lodhis C. The Rajputs D. The Khiljis Ans: The Sayyids Explanation : Khizr Khan founded the Sayyid dynasty, the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, in 1414 A.D. The dynasty was founded soon after the invasion of Timur and the fall of […]

[1] Which of the following is an emergency hormone in humans? A. Thyroxine B. Insulin C. Adrenalin D. Progestrone Ans: Adrenalin Explanation : Adrenaline is known as the emergency hormone because it is released by the adrenal glands under the conditions of stress or excitement. It is also a part of the body’s stress response […]

[1] The Upanishads are the – A. Great Epics B. Story Books C. Source of Hindu Philosophy D. Law Books Ans: Source of Hindu Philosophy Explanation : The Upanishadsare a collection of texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts of Hinduism. They are commonly referred to as Vedanta, variously interpreted to mean either […]

[1] Sphygmomanometer measures the blood pressure in the – A. Veins B. Arteries C. Eyes D. Synovial Ans: Arteries Explanation : Systemic arterial blood pressure usually is measured using an instrument called a sphygmomanometer. This device consists of an inflatable rubber cuff connected by tubing to a compressible bulb and a glass tube containing a […]

[1] Which of the following areas or regions is most prone to earthquakes? A. Deccan Plateau B. Ganga-Brahmaputra Valley C. Plains of northern India D. Western Ghats Ans: Ganga-Brahmaputra Valley Explanation : The Ganga-Brahmaputra basin is a high earthquake risk zone. It comes under Zone 5 covers the areas with the highest risks zone that […]

[1] Fuse wire is made of an alloy of: A. Tin and Lead B. Tin and Copper C. Lead and Copper D. Copper and Silver Ans: Tin and Lead Explanation : The common material used fuse wire is an alloy of tin and lead (63% tin and 37% lead). Fuse wires provide over current protection […]

[1] Which among the following is national water animal of India? A. Crocodile B. Turtle C. Alligator D. Gangetic Dolphin Ans: Gangetic Dolphin Explanation : River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of in dia. This mammal is also said to represent the purity of the holy Ganga as it can only survive in pure […]

[1] Which of the following Amendments is also known as the `Mini Constitution’ of India? A. 7th Amendment B. 42nd Amendment C. 44th Amendment D. 74th Amendment Ans: 42nd Amendment Explanation : The Forty-second Amendment of 1976, is sometimes called a “mini-constitution” or the “Constitution of Indira”. It brought about the host wide-spread changes to […]

[1] Jama Masjid of Delhi was built in which century? A. 15th B. 16th C. 17th D. 18th Ans: 17th Explanation : In 1644, Shahjahan commenced in Delhi his great mosque, the Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India and completed it in 1650. Its square quadrangle with arched cloisters on the sides and a […]

[1] Who was the son of Chandragupta Maurya? A. Bindusara B. Chandragupta II C. Ashoka D. Binbsara Ans: Bindusara Explanation : Bindusara was the second Mauryan Emperor of India who ruled from (297-273 BC). He was the son of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan dynasty. Chanakya remained the chief advisor of Bindusara. [2] […]