Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – December 26, 2019
First Published: December 26, 2019 | Last Updated:December 26, 2019
Here are 10 GK questions for today, December 26, 2019 for various competitive exams in India.
1. In which year, Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state of India?
[A] 1985
[B] 1986
[C] 1987
[D] 1988
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Correct Answer: C [1987]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh was established as a state in India on February 20, 1987. Arunachal Pradesh was initially a Union Territory which was carved out of Assam.
2. The scientists have discovered that Milky Way is having two components, the disc and spherical. What may be the central object of Milky Way?
[A] A Black Hole
[B] A Neuron star
[C] Vaccum
[D] A Large Magellanic Cloud
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Correct Answer: A [A Black Hole]
3. Which of the following is / are among the documents presented in Budget?
- Annual Financial Statement
- Demand for Grants
- Appropriation Bill
- Finance Bill
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4 ]
Notes:Important Budget documents are as follows:
Documents Mandated by Constitution
- Annual Financial Statement (AFS) { Article 112}
- Demands for Grants (DG) { Article 113}
- Appropriation Bill {Article 114(3)}
- Finance Bill {Article 110(a)}
Documents mandated by FRBM Act, 2003
- Macro-Economic Framework Statement
- Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement
- Medium Term Fiscal Policy Statement
- Medium Term Expenditure Framework Statement- (to be presented in parliament in the Session after the Budget session).
Explanatory /Other Documents
- Memorandum Explaining the Provisions in the Finance Bill
- Expenditure Profile1
- Expenditure Budget2
- Receipts Budget
- Budget at a Glance
- Highlights of Budget- Key Features.
- Outcome Budget
4. Which among the following is the largest tiger reserve in India?
[A] Ranthambore National park
[B] Jim Corbett National Park
[C] Kanha National Park
[D] Nagarjuna Srisailam Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: D [Nagarjuna Srisailam Sanctuary]
5. What is a Carnot engine?
[A] A reversible refrigeration device operating between two temperatures
[B] A reversible heat engine operating between two temperatures
[C] An irreversible heat engine operating between two temperatures
[D] A reversible heat engine operating between multiple range of temperatures
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Correct Answer: B [A reversible heat engine operating between two temperatures]
Notes:
A reversible heat engine operating between two temperatures is called a Carnot engine.
6. Choose the correct order in terms of Metallic character of these elements?
[A] Na> Mg >Be > P
[B] Mg >Be > P > Na
[C] Be> Mg > P > Na
[D] P> Be >Mg > Na
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Correct Answer: A [Na> Mg >Be > P]
Notes:
The correct order would be Na> Mg >Be > P. Metallic character increases down a group and decreases along a period as we move from left to right.
7. Which of the following metals is involved in the anodisation process?
[A] Aluminium
[B] Copper
[C] Bismuth
[D] Calcium
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Correct Answer: A [Aluminium]
Notes:
Anodising is a process of forming a thick oxide layer of aluminium. Aluminium develops a thin oxide layer when exposed to air. This layer of aluminium oxide makes aluminium resistant to further corrosion.
8. Which is the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Theresa?
[A] Nirmal Hriday
[B] Shishu Bhawan
[C] Asha Sadan
[D] Shanti Nagar
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Correct Answer: A [Nirmal Hriday]
Notes:
Nirmal Hriday was the first home set up by Mother Theresa for serving the poor and destitute of Kolkata. Shanti Nagar was founded later as a colony for lepers and Shishu Bhavan for disabled, orphaned and mentally handicapped children. Shanti Nagar is the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Theresa.
9. Which Indian city is well known across the world for its film industry?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Pune
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: D [Mumbai]
Notes:
Mumbai, formerly Bombay, the capital of the western state of Maharashtra is the financial capital of India. It is equally famous for its film industry also known as’Bollywood’.India produces the maximum number of films in the world every year.
10. Which among the following is not in the list of Maharatna?
[A] Coal India Limited
[B] Steel Authority of India Limited
[C] Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
[D] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
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Correct Answer: C [Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited]
Notes:
At present, there are seven Maharatna companies — Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL), Coal India (CIL), GAIL (India), Indian Oil Corporation, NTPC, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Steel Authority of India (SAIL).
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