Gk questions and Answers with Explanation | Asked in Estudy Kashmir Whatsapp groups 14 May 2025

 1. Where was the first session of the Constituent Assembly ?

A) 😍 New Delhi

B) 🔥 Mumbai

C) 👍 Kolkata

D) 🤗 Chennai

Answer : 😍 New Delhi 

The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held on December 9, 1946, in New Delhi.

Explanation:

• The Constituent Assembly was formed to frame the Constitution of independent India.
• It met for the first time in the Central Hall of the Parliament House, New Delhi.
• Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was appointed as the temporary President of the Assembly during this first session.
• Later, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Assembly.

So, the correct answer is: A) New Delhi.

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2 Which of the following is used as a moderator in a nuclear reactor?

A) 🔥 Uranium
B) 😍 Graphite
C) 🤗 Plutonium
D) 👍 Thorium

Answer: 😍 Graphite

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Explanation:

• A moderator in a nuclear reactor is used to slow down neutrons so that they can effectively sustain a nuclear chain reaction.
• Graphite and heavy water are commonly used moderators.
• Slower (thermal) neutrons are more efficient in sustaining the fission process in nuclear fuel like uranium-235.

So, the correct answer is: Graphite.

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3 What was the source of the blue gemstone, lapis lazuli, for the people of the Harappan culture?

A) 🤗 India
B) 🔥 Mesopotamia
C) 😍 Afghanistan
D) 👍 Iran

Answer: 😍 Afghanistan

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Explanation:

• The Harappans imported lapis lazuli, a precious blue stone, from Badakhshan in Afghanistan.
• It was used in making ornaments and luxury items.
• This trade reflects the long-distance commercial links of the Harappan Civilization.

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4. Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century against which country?

A) 🔥 Australia
B) 🤗 South Africa
C) 😍 Bangladesh
D) 👍 England

Answer: 😍 Bangladesh

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Explanation:

• Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century on March 16, 2012, during the Asia Cup.
• The match was against Bangladesh in Mirpur.
• He scored 114 runs, marking a historic achievement in world cricket.

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5 ‘My Music, My Life’ is the autobiography of which person?

A) 🔥 Zakir Hussain
B) 🤗 Bismillah Khan
C) 😍 Pandit Ravi Shankar
D) 👍 A. R. Rahman

Answer: 😍 Pandit Ravi Shankar

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Explanation:

• "My Music, My Life" is the autobiography of Pandit Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitar maestro.
• The book shares his journey in music, his experiences, and his contribution to bringing Indian classical music to the global stage.