Miscellaneous GK Questions with Solutions

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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.

  1. Q1.

    The 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' was installed under the India Gate in:

    A. October 1962B. January 1972C. January 1950D. August 1947
    mediumAsked in SSC +1View solution ›
  2. Q2.

    In which year was the Sundarbans National Park designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

    A. 2001B. 1992C. 1985D. 1987
    mediumAsked in SSCView solution ›
  3. Q3.

    Air transport (the first commercial air mail flight) was launched in India in:

    A. 1911B. 1947C. 1953D. 1932
    mediumAsked in SSCView solution ›
  4. Q4.

    ______ involves changing data prior or during input into a computer.

    A. Data hackingB. Software PiracyC. Data diddlingD. Software Forgery
    mediumAsked in MAH LLB 3 Year CET 1 April Shift 2 2026View solution ›
  5. Q5.

    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 Ashadha
    mediumAsked in SSCView solution ›
  6. Q6.

    The Hijri (Islamic) year is shorter than the solar year by about:

    A. 30 daysB. 11 daysC. 5 daysD. 19 days
    mediumAsked in RailwayView solution ›
  7. Q7.

    Doordarshan was separated from All India Radio and given a separate identity in:

    A. 1959B. 1997C. 1982D. 1976
    mediumAsked in SSCView solution ›
  8. Q8.

    Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster, was established in:

    A. 1990B. 1997C. 2005D. 1976
    mediumAsked in SSCView solution ›