General Knowledge Quiz

Which planet is known as “The Blue Planet”?

• Mars

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

Answer explanation

Over 71 percent of the Earth is covered with water. Therefore from outer space it appears blue and so Earth is called the 'Blue Planet'.

What is the person who compiles a dictionary called?

• Lexicographer

• Compiler

• Editor

• Director

What is the driver of a Train called?

• Pilot

• Train Driver

• Locopilot

• Captain

Who invented the Aeroplane?

• Wright Brothers

• Steve Waugh

• Albert Einstein

• Stephen Hawking

Answer explanation

Over 71 percent of the Earth is covered with water. Therefore from outer space it appears blue and so Earth is called the 'Blue Planet'.

Which Indian state celebrates Bihu as the folk dance?

• Meghalaya

• Assam

• Sikkim

• Manipur

Answer explanation

Bihu is the name for the National Festival of Assam which is one of the most beautiful states of India which is reckoned for tea gardens, mighty Brahmaputra River and Lush green forests. Also the state of Assam is reckoned for the Bihu festival that depicts a set of three different cultural festivals of the state.

The origin of the term ‘Bihu’ came from the Sankrit word that means ‘Vishu’. It is the cheerful festival of Assam that is celebrated by the locals irrespective of caste, creed and beliefs. In a year Assamese celebrate three different kinds of Bihu festival that is Bohaag Bihu in the middle of April month, Maagh Bihu in the middle of January month and Kaati Bihu in the middle of October month.

In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature?

• Pongal

• Bihu

• Onam

• Navratri

Answer explanation

Popularly called Vallamkali, boat races begin right after the first phase of monsoon with the Champakulam boat race. Traditionally, the races are conducted during the harvest season and are often associated with the Onam festival during the August-September period.

'Madhubani', a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?

• Uttar Pradesh

• Rajasthan

• Madhya Pradesh

• Bihar

Tansen, a great musician of his time, was in the court of _________

The Court language of the Mughals was _________

Swachh Bharat Diwas is celebrated on which date in India?

• October 2

• October 4

• October 6

• October 8

Answer explanation

October 2 is celebrated as Swachh Bharat Diwas across India. Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), which organises Swachh Bharat Diwas-2022, implements two programmes -Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).