Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 20th May 2021

The quiz brought by Jagran Josh would help the aspirants revise the topics that are most important for the exams this year. Take a look at the questions below.

1. Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the ruler of Delhi from:

1. 1348-1399
2. 1352-1388
3. 1298-1323
4. 1351-1388

Ans. d

Explanation: Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a Turkish ruler born in 1309. He was in power in Delhi from 1351 to 1388. 

Read| All about Firoz Shah Tughlaq- History, Life, Tenure and Achievements

2. Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq Dynasty?

1. Humayun
2. Nasiruddin Mohammad Shah
3. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
4. Nusrat Shah

Ans. b

Explanation: Nasir-ud-din Mahumud Shah was also known as Nasiruddin Mohammad Shah and he was the last Sultan of the Tughlaq dynasty. 

3. In which case the Supreme Court cleared that the Parliament had the power to amend any part of the Constitution but preserve its basic structure

1. Golaknath Case
2. Kesavananda Bharati Case
3. Shankari Prasad Case
4. None of the above 

Ans. b

Explanation: The Kesavananda Bharati judgement overruled the Golaknath verdict and gave back to the parliament the right to amend the constitution provided its “basic structure” was not altered.

4. Which of the following amendments to the Constitution abolished the privy purses in India?

1. 26th Amendment
2. 24th Amendment
3. 22nd Amendment
4. 21st Amendment

Ans. a

Explanation: Abolition of the Privy purses was proposed before Parliament in 1971, and was successfully passed as the 26th Amendment to the Constitution of India in 1971.

Read| Top 7 Landmark Judgments of the Supreme Court (SC) of India

5. Which of the following is correct in relation to DRDO's Oxycare system?

i) Defence Bio-Engineering Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL) has developed it

ii) It is functional at extreme altitudes with low barometric pressures

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

Ans. c

Explanation:  DRDO's Defence Bioengineering & Electro-Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru has developed a Supplemental Oxygen Delivery System.It is functional at extreme altitudes with low barometric pressures also. Know more here

6. Which of the following is not included in the antimicrobial category?

1. Antivirals
2. Antifungals
3. Antibiotics
4. None of the above 

Ans. d

Explanation: Antimicrobials include antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics. These are drugs used to treat any microbial infection.   Related| What are Anti Microbial drugs

7. Take a look at the statements listed below and choose the correct one from them:

i) Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is the biggest Chariot festival of the world

ii) Lord Jagannath is a deity also known as 'Krishna'

iii) Jagannaths elder brother was called Balabhadra 

1. i and ii
2. i, ii and iii
3. ii and iii
4. i and iii

Ans. b

Explanation: Jagannath Rath Yatra festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Lord Krishna), his sister Goddess Subhadra and his elder brother Lord Balabhadra or Balaram. This is the biggest Chariot event in the world. 

Read| Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra 2020 begins: Know more about Chariot Festival, History and Significance

8. Which mudra was performed by Budhha at his first sermon in Sarnath?

1. Dhyan Mudra
2. Dharmachakra Mudra
3. Samadhi Mudra
4. Bhumisparsa Mudra

Ans. b

Explanation: Buddha performed the Dharmachakra mudra in his first sermon in Sarnath after he attained enlightenment.

9. Choose the correct statement about Karana Mudra in Buddhism

i) It is useful in reducing sickness and maintaining health

ii) The gesture symbolizes the five elements- air, water, fire, earth, and metal

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

Ans. a

Explanation: Karana Mudra's gesture signifies the warding off evil which is performed by raising the index and the little finger and folding the other fingers. It helps in reducing sickness or negative thoughts.

Buddhist Mudras, Hand Gestures and their Meaning- Know here

10. Who has named the Cyclone Tauktae?

1. India
2. Myanmar
3. Malaysia
4. Brunei

Ans. b

Explanation: On a rotation basis the cyclone of 2021 was named Tauktae which is a very vocal lizard in Myanmar. 

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