Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – September 3, 2019
First Published: September 3, 2019 | Last Updated:September 3, 2019
Here are 10 GK questions for today, September 3, 2019 for various competitive exams in India.
1. What was the other name of Bimbisara?
[A] Shrenika
[B] Ekarat
[C] Sarvakshatrantaka
[D] Shalimal
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Correct Answer: A [ Shrenika ]
Notes:
As per the Jain literature, Bimbisara (who was the real founder of Haryanka dynasty) was also known as Shrenika.
2. When was Indian Calendar adopted officially?
[A] 1954
[B] 1955
[C] 1956
[D] 1957
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Correct Answer: D [1957]
Notes:
The National Calendar is based on the Saka Era with Chaitra being its first month. It consists of 365 days in a normal year. It was adopted from 22nd March 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for the following official purposes: Gazette of India; news broadcast by All India Radio; calendars issued by Government of India; and, Government communications addressed to the members of the public.
Dates of the National Calendar correspond with those of the Greogrian Calendar. Thus, the first day of Chaitra corresponds to 22nd March in a normal year and 21 March in leap year.
3. Karnal Bunt affects which among the following cereal crops?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Miaze
[D] Bajra
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Correct Answer: B [Wheat]
4. Maximum wool produced in India is of which of the following grade?
[A] Coarse Grade
[B] Apparel Grade
[C] Carpet Grade
[D] Export Grade
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Correct Answer: C [Carpet Grade]
5. Krishna River flows through which of the following states ?
[A] Maharastra, Karnataka
[B] Maharastra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
[C] Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
[D] Maharastra, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.
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Correct Answer: B [Maharastra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.]
Notes:
Krishna River rises at Mahabaleswar in district Satara, Maharashtra in the west and meets the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh, on the east coast. It flows through Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The delta of this river is one of the most fertile regions in India and was the home to ancient Satavahana and Ikshvaku Dynasty kings. Vijayawada is the largest city on the River Krishna.
6. Which among the following finds highest weight age in the Index of Industrial Production?
[A] Electricity
[B] Finished Steel
[C] Crude Oil
[D] Coal
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Correct Answer: A [Electricity]
7. ‘Wimbledon’ is a place associated with which of the following sports?
[A] Badminton
[B] Cricket
[C] Lawn tennis
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: C [Lawn tennis]
Notes:
The Championships, Wimbledon, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and is regarded by many as the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877.
8. Who amongst the following is a renowned Indian classical dancer?
[A] Palghat Mani Iyer
[B] Sonal Mansingh
[C] Madhumati
[D] Siddheshwari Devi
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Correct Answer: B [Sonal Mansingh]
Notes:
Sonal Mansingh (born 30 April 1944) is an Indian classical dancer and Guru Bharatanatyam and Odissi dancing style. She has been nominated by the President of India to become a Member of parliament, Rajya Sabha.
9. In a market system, the central problems regarding how much and what to produce are solved through the coordination of economic activities brought about by which of the following signals?
[A] Price
[B] Stock Market
[C] Demand
[D] Supply
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Correct Answer: A [Price]
Notes:
A price signal is information conveyed to consumers and producers, via the price charged for a product or service, which provides a signal to increase or decrease supply or demand./
10. Who among the following Indian patriots died in jail due to hunger strike?
[A] S. C. Bose
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Jatin Das
[D] Bipin Chandra Pal
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Correct Answer: C [Jatin Das]
Notes:
The condition of the British prisoners in the same jail was strikingly different. Jatin Das’s hunger strike started on 13 July 1929 and lasted 63 days. The jail authority took measures to forcibly feed him .Jatin died on 13 September 1929.
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