Quiz 580: GK Questions for All Exams

Consider the following statements:

1. Price Stabilization Fund Scheme was launched for Coffee, Tea, Rubber and Tobacco growers in the country
2. In this scheme Government procures the commodities when the prices fell below a certain level to support the growers

Which among the above statements is/ are correct ?

Why did Jainism not spread as quickly as Buddhism in ancient India?

1. The Jain practices were relatively difficult made it less appealing to people
2. Unlike Buddhism, Jainism did not receive support from powerful rulers and wealthy patrons

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A star at which among the following locations would appear to twinkle more than others normally?

Which of the following pairs of the Upanishads and their respective Vedas is / are correct?

1. Kena Upanishad  - Sam Veda
2. Katha Upanishad - Krishna yajurveda
3. Prasna Upanishad - Samveda
4. Mandukya Upanishad - Atharvaveda

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Consider the following situations:

1. The President is of the belief that the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha must vacate their offices
2. The Ruling party has lost the confidence in the House and now a new party has claimed to form Government in center
3. Lok Sabha is just dissolved

In which among the above situations, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha have to vacate their offices?

In which year, India Office of the Secretary of State for India and Burma came to an end ?

Consider the following statements about Agni-II Prime, which was recently tested successfully:

1. Its a medium range ballistic missile
2. Its a surface to surface missile

Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

Who has been sworn-in as new Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur?

Wheeler Island, which is used by India for its missile tests is located in which state?

Which among the following country is the host of 2018 Commonwealth Games?