Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 13th March 2021

Take the following GK Quiz listed below. The questions have been prepared keeping in mind the various competitive exams that are to take place in the coming months.  

1. Which year did the Dandi March start?

1. March 12, 1930
2. March 15, 1930
3. March 12, 1929
4. March 15, 1930

Ans. a

Explanation: It was a nonviolent Civil Disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi on 12th March 1930.

2. Who recommends the minimum support price to be set by the Government?

1. Finance Ministry
2. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices 
3. Indian Agricultural Institute Delhi
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: MSP is set by the Centre for various crops. It has been based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).

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3. What is the position of India in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2020?

1. 99th
2. 86th
3. 80th
4. 72nd

Ans. b

Explanation: Transparency International released the Corruption Perceptions Index 2020. India has been ranked 86th in this index. 

4. What is the location of the Padyatra of Dandi March 2021 

1. Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi
2. Dandi to Vadodara 
3. Porbandar to Sabarmati
4. Rajkot to Dandi

Ans. a

Explanation: The Dandi March would cover 241 miles from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi in Navsari. Know all about the Dandi March 2021 here

5. Geospatial data can be obtained for the following:

1. Static location on Earth
2. Dynamic location on Earth
3. Both a and b
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: It is the data about the objects and the events that have a location on the surface of the Earth. The location may be static in the short term or dynamic (long term).

6. What is blue jet lightning? 

1. Lightning that is blue in colour
2. Upward lights emitted from the thunderstorm clouds
3. Lights from the flying jet planes
4. Northern lights 

Ans. b

Explanation: The blue jets can be seen when some positively charged upper part of the cloud interacts with a negatively charged layer present immediately above it. Know what is Blue Jet Lightning here

7. Which state would be setting up a multi seaweed park?

1. Delhi
2. West Bengal
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Maharashtra

Ans. c

Explanation: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget presentation proposed to establish a multipurpose seaweed park in Tamil Nadu. 

8. Which dynasty developed the ancient route of Bhor Ghat?

1. Gangas
2. Satavahana 
3. Chandelas
4. Guptas

Ans. b

Explanation: Bhor Ghat was an ancient trade route developed by the Satavahana Dynasty to connect the ports on Konkan coast and surrounding areas of the Deccan plateau.

9. Which is the smallest sea turtle found in India?

1. Olive Ridley turtle 
2. Green turtle 
3. Leatherback turtle
4. Hawksbill turtle 

Ans. a

Explanation: Olive Ridley Turtles are the smallest species of turtles found in India among all.  Read| GST on Petrol and Diesel: What will be the significance and consequences?

10. Where is Lalandar Dam being constructed?

1. Kabul
2. Istanbul
3. Tehran
4. Kandhar

Ans. a

Explanation: The construction of the Lalandar (Shatoot) Dam is to be done in Kabul.

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