Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 15th May 2021

Choose to answer the questions correctly below and be well prepared for your upcoming exams for Government jobs. 

1. Who established the holy city of Jerusalem?

1. King Judas
2. King David
3. King Suleiman 
4. Britain 

Ans. b

Explanation: As per historians in 1000 BC, King David conquered Jerusalem and made it the capital of the Jewish Kingdom.

2. Who is said to have built the First Temple in Jerusalem that is sacred to the Jews?

1. King David
2. Solomon
3. Jesus Christ
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: First Temple is said to be started in the fourth year of Solomon's reign and it took seven years to complete.

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3. Where was Jesus Christ crucified?

1. Golgotha
2. Babylon
3. West Wall
4. Jerusalem

Ans. a

Explanation: As per the New Testament, Jesus was crucified at a spot outside Jerusalem called Golgotha.

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4. Choose the correct statement about Temple Mount

i) It is a compound on a hill in Mediterranean sea

ii) It is the  sacrificial site of Abraham's son Isaac as per Jews

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Temple Mount is a compound on a hill in Jerusalem. It is a piece of land measuring 35 acres consisting of three religious sites for Jews, Christians and Muslims. 

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5. Which country is making the Polar Silk Road and which oceans would be covered

1. Japan covering Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic Oceans
2. China covering Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic Ocean 
3. Russia covering Arctic and Atlantic Oceans
4. Britain covering Arctic and Atlantic Oceans

Ans. b

Explanation: China has flagged its interest to take part in building “Polar Silk Road”, raising prospects for the emergence of a new sea route. Three oceans namely, Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic Ocean would be covered. Know more about Polar Silk Road here

6. Which organization tracks Antarctic icebergs?

1. US National Ice Center 
2. NASA
3. World Meteorological Organization
4. United Nations 

Ans. a

Explanation: The only organisation that names and tracks Antarctic Icebergs is the US National Ice Center (USNIC). Read| What is giant Antarctic Iceberg A68a?

7. Choose the correct statement about Sulawesi Cave Paintings

i) It is almost 5 meters wide and depicts wild pigs

ii) Depiction of therianthropes can also be made through the paintings

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None of the above 

Ans. c

Explanation: The Sulawesi paintings are almost 5 meters wide and depict wild pigs and a buffalo called anoas along with therianthropes. 

8. Which of the following is not included in E9 Countries list?

1. Brazil
2. India
3. South Africa
4. Mexico

Ans. c

Explanation: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Pakistan are included in the E9 group of countries. 

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9. Which of the following statements is true for Uranium

i) Uranium is naturally radioactive and undergoes fusion process

ii) The atoms of Uranium split at a specific rate releasing neutrons and heat

1. Only i
2. Only ii
3. Both i and ii
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: Uranium is naturally radioactive and undergoes fission. This means that the atoms of Uranium split at a specific rate releasing neutrons and heat.

10. A new Alpine species named Cremathodium indicum has been found in which state?

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Sikkim
3. Jammu and Kashmir
4. Uttarakhand

Ans. a

Explanation: A new species of alpine plant has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. It has been found in Tawang district named as Cremanthodium indicum. Know complete information about the new species here

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