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Static General Knowledge Quiz

Test your Static GK knowledge with questions covering facts that remain useful across general awareness and competitive exam preparation.

24 Questions
30 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 24 questions.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    Who wrote the novel Godan?

    • Munshi Premchand Correct answer
    • R. K. Narayan
    • Mulk Raj Anand
    • Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
    Explanation: Munshi Premchand wrote the Hindi novel Godan.
  2. Question 2

    Who wrote The Guide?

    • R. K. Narayan Correct answer
    • Khushwant Singh
    • Ruskin Bond
    • Vikram Seth
    Explanation: R. K. Narayan wrote The Guide.
  3. Question 3

    Who wrote The Discovery of India?

    • Jawaharlal Nehru Correct answer
    • Mahatma Gandhi
    • B. R. Ambedkar
    • S. Radhakrishnan
    Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru wrote The Discovery of India while imprisoned.
  4. Question 4

    Which sport uses 'love' for zero?

    • Tennis Correct answer
    • Hockey
    • Cricket
    • Badminton
    Explanation: In tennis scoring, love means zero.
  5. Question 5

    How many players from one team are on the field in cricket?

    • 9
    • 10
    • 11 Correct answer
    • 12
    Explanation: A cricket team has eleven players.
  6. Question 6

    Where were the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896?

    • Greece Correct answer
    • Italy
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    Explanation: The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
  7. Question 7

    What is India's highest civilian award?

    • Padma Vibhushan
    • Bharat Ratna Correct answer
    • Padma Bhushan
    • Padma Shri
    Explanation: Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award.
  8. Question 8

    What is India's highest wartime gallantry award?

    • Ashoka Chakra
    • Param Vir Chakra Correct answer
    • Maha Vir Chakra
    • Vir Chakra
    Explanation: Param Vir Chakra is India's highest wartime gallantry decoration.
  9. Question 9

    Which Indian city is known as the Pink City?

    • Jaipur Correct answer
    • Jodhpur
    • Udaipur
    • Bikaner
    Explanation: Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City.
  10. Question 10

    Which monument in Agra was commissioned by Shah Jahan?

    • Taj Mahal Correct answer
    • Charminar
    • Sanchi Stupa
    • Gateway of India
    Explanation: Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in Agra.
  11. Question 11

    What is the currency of Japan?

    • Won
    • Yen Correct answer
    • Yuan
    • Ringgit
    Explanation: The yen is Japan's official currency.
  12. Question 12

    What is the currency of South Korea?

    • Won Correct answer
    • Yen
    • Baht
    • Peso
    Explanation: The won is South Korea's official currency.

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