Miscellaneous GK Questions with Solutions
This topic collects general knowledge questions that do not fit neatly into a single category, such as national symbols, famous nicknames of places, important events, entertainment, and facts that cut across history, geography and culture. Because these questions come from many areas, the best preparation is broad revision and regular practice. Read each explanation carefully, since it often includes a related fact that is tested in a different form. Keep a notebook of facts you get wrong and revise it before the exam. Practise the miscellaneous GK questions below, written in the style of the general awareness sections of exams such as SSC, banking, railways, CUET GAT, MAH CET and CLAT. Each question comes with a detailed explanation that adds related facts, so every question helps you revise more than one point.
- Q1.
The National Flag of India was originally designed by:
A. Bhikaji CamaB. Pingali VenkayyaC. Rabindranath TagoreD. Bankim Chandra ChatterjeeeasyAsked in Railway +1View solution › - Q2.
The 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' was installed under the India Gate in:
A. October 1962B. January 1972C. January 1950D. August 1947mediumAsked in SSC +1View solution › - Q3.
In which year was the Sundarbans National Park designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A. 2001B. 1992C. 1985D. 1987mediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q4.
'Surya Kiran' is a joint military exercise held between India and:
A. ThailandB. BangladeshC. Sri LankaD. NepaleasyAsked in PoliceView solution › - Q5.
Air transport (the first commercial air mail flight) was launched in India in:
A. 1911B. 1947C. 1953D. 1932mediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q6.
Operation SINDOOR was carried out by which of the following officers?
A. Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika SinghB. General K. S. ThimayyaC. Field Marshal Sam ManekshawD. Marshal of the Air Force Arjan SingheasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2026View solution › - Q7.
______ involves changing data prior or during input into a computer.
A. Data hackingB. Software PiracyC. Data diddlingD. Software ForgerymediumAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 1 April Shift 2 2026View solution › - Q8.
What is "Operation Brahma," which India launched in 2025?
A. A defense collaboration with NepalB. Disaster relief and rescue operation in response to an earthquake in MyanmarC. A health mission to eliminate tuberculosis in IndiaD. An AI development initiativeeasyAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 2 April Shift-2 2026View solution › - Q9.
In the traditional Indian calendar, the Vasanta (spring) season falls in the months of:
A. Shravana and BhadrapadaB. Magha and PhalgunaC. Chaitra and VaishakhaD. Jyeshtha and AshadhamediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q10.
The Hijri (Islamic) year is shorter than the solar year by about:
A. 30 daysB. 11 daysC. 5 daysD. 19 daysmediumAsked in RailwayView solution › - Q11.
Doordarshan was separated from All India Radio and given a separate identity in:
A. 1959B. 1997C. 1982D. 1976mediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q12.
Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster, was established in:
A. 1990B. 1997C. 2005D. 1976mediumAsked in SSCView solution › - Q13.
The H-1B visa is related to:
A. Permanent residency in AustraliaB. Tourist visa for CanadaC. Student visa for the UKD. Work visa for the USAeasyAsked in PoliceView solution ›