GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

JANURAY
CLASS - V
1. Recently __________________, world’s largest sea bridge was unveiled by China.
Ans:- Jiaozhou Bay bridge (36 km)

2. World’s fastest bullet trains were flagged off by China, which links ___________
Ans:- Beijing and Shanghai.

3. World’s longest natural gas pipelines at 8700 km linking South China to

Turkmenistan will supply gas for 30 years to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

4. Who is the coach of Indian Cricket?

Ans:- Duncan Fletcher.

5. Who is the current “Grandmaster”?

Ans:- Alexander Moiseenko.

6. India defeated which country in the world cup finals, 2011?

Ans:- Sri Lanka.

7. Who is the founder of famous Patanjali Yogpeeth, in Haridwar?

Ans:- Baba Ramdev.

8. Who received National Awards for best male singer 2010-2011?

Ans:- Suresh Wadkar.

9. Which film won National Awards for wholesome entertainment (2010-2011)

Ans:- Dabang.

10. Which film bagged national Awards for best Hindi Film?
Ans:- Do Dooni Char.

11. Which film won National Awards for ‘best effect’ (2010-11)
Ans:- Robot (Enthiran)

12. Which film bagged the National Awards for best English film (2010-11)
Ans:- Memories in March.

13. Name the country which has invented robot that could replace humans in work
place?
Ans:- Japan.

14. What is the Name of Young inventor from Japan, who invented the machine which is
able to transform plastic back into oil?
Ans:- Akinori Ito.

15. Who is the new Wimbledon champion (2011)?

Ans:- Navak Djokovic.
16. In the famous Harry Potter series movies, which actor essayed the role of
protagonist?
Ans:- Daniel Radcliffe.

17. ___________________ is Pakistan’s first woman foreign minister and the youngest
so far, she recently visited ‘India’.
Ans:- Hina Rabbani Khan.

18. _________________ was the creator of world famous “Barbie Doll”. He died at the
age of 95 recently.
Ans:- Elliot Handler.

19. __________________ has been named as the richest cricketer in the world by
‘Time Magazine’ and is among the 100 most influential people in the world.
Ans:- M.S. Dhoni.

20. FIFA world cup 2014 is stated to be held in _____________________.

Ans:- Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

21. Present Population of India, in 2011 is

Ans:- 1.21 billion.

22. The circulation of 25 paise coin has been stopped W.E.F._______________.

Ans:- June 30, 2011

23. 34th National Games in Feb’2011 was held in _______________.

Ans:- Jharkhand.

24. Japan was struck by a devastating earthquake on 11th March, 2011, giving rise to 30
foot Tsunami.

25. Which Social activist is using “fast” means to support Lokpal Bill?
Ans:- Anna Hazare.

26. According to the Forbes 2011 list by the ‘world’ most powerful person in the world is
Ans:- Hu Jintoo.

27. Name the movie made by Prakash Jha that Addresses the controversial issue-
reservation.
Ans:- Aarakshan.

28. Name the five time world champion who won gold in the final of the Asia Cup
women’s Boxing ‘Tournament in Haikou, China, in May 2011.
Ans:- MC Mary Kom.

29. According to the tiger census 2010 the number of Tigers in India increased from
1411 to _________.
Ans:- 1706.

30. What is ‘Google Plus’?

Ans:- A Social networking site.
31. Which is the first country in world to impose fat tax on foods such as butter, oil?
Ans:- Denmark.

32. Name the co-founder of ‘Apple’ company who recently passed away?
Ans:- Steve Jobs.

33. Which dictator was killed after a recent Revolution in Libya?

Ans:- Muammar Gaddafi.

34. Name the author of the book ‘The sense of the Ending’ who won Man Booker Prize.
Ans:- Julian Balnes.

35. Who is the winner of women’s final US open Tennis? (2011)

Ans:- Samantha Stosur.

36. Name the contestant who won 5 crores in the popular television game show ‘KBC’
Ans:- Sushil Kumar.

37. What was the name of the circuit of formula one Race, which was recently organized
in Noida.
Ans:- Buddha circuit.

38. Recently how many districts have been added to Chhattisgarh, taking the total
number of districts in the state to 27?
Ans:- 9.

39. Which is the first state to set-up “Agriculture Cabinet”?

Ans:- Bihar.

40. Which Bollywood has been chosen as the face of UNICEF in Nov-2011?
Ans:- Amir Khan.

41. Utter Pradesh assembly passed a resolution to divide the state into ____ parts.
Ans:- 4

42. Which is the only state in India to implement public service guarantee Act?
Ans:- Rajasthan.

43. Noted singer and musician Bhupen Hazarika, who passed away recently, belonged
to which state?
Ans:- Assam.

44. What is the colour of caps worn by the Australian Cricket team?
Ans:- Green.

45. ______________ directed the movie ‘Adventures of Tintin’?

Ans:- Steven Spielberg.

46. ______________ became the first state in India to start Air Taxi Service?
Ans:- Madhya Pradesh.
47. Japan was struck by a devastating earthquake on 11th March 2011, giving rise to a
30 feet tsunami. The magnitude of earthquake was ________
Ans. 8.9

48. Recently 95th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan was
celebrated at Varanasi. He was a noted __________ player.
Ans. Shehnai

49. Well known Late Pt. Bhimsen Joshi has excelled himself in __________
Ans. Music

51. Which metal is used in Nuclear Power production plant?

Ans. Uranium

50. ___________ is the only mammal that can fly.

Ans. Bat

51. What was the name of the Twenty -20 Trophy?

Ans. ICC Twenty -20 Trophy

52. Star Indian shuttler Shaina Nehwal was defeated by which badminton champion in
the finals of Open Grand Priz Gold Badminton tournament on 8th May 2011
Ans. Xin Wang

53. Who is the captain of Sahara‘s Pune Warriors that has made its debut in the fourth
IPL season?
Ans. Yuvraj Singh.

54. When do we celebrate National Vaccination Day?

Ans. 16th March.

55. Name the first spacecraft to reach on Mars.

Ans. Viking - I

56. Which place in India is known as ‘Abode of the God’?

Ans. Prayag (Allahabad)

57. The first wonder child of Orissa only about 4 years and a half of age completes a
race of 65 km.
Ans. Budhia (May 2006)

58. ‘Walker Cup’ is related to which sport?

Ans. Golf.

59. The first woman cricketer who scored century in Twenty-20 International match.
Ans. Deand Dotlin.

60. Who is the Cabinet Minister of Information & Broad casting?

Ans. Smt. Ambika Soni.