Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Basic General Knowledge-GK

Nowadays many novel chemicals are being synthesized termed as xenobiotics. The unique feature of these are that they are non- biodegradable and pose on environmental threat.

Modern Indo-Aryan languages are based on an ancient language called Sanskrit. The Indo-Aryan or Indic languages are a major language family of South Asia (or the Indian subcontinent). They constitute a branch of the Indo-Iranian languages, itself a branch of the Indo-European language family.

Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education is located at Gwalior. The Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education is a Government of India sponsored deemed university, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, dedicated to promoting excellence in sports and physical education in the country. The campus is on the Agra - Mumbai National Highway at Shaktinagar, Gwalior in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

Malfunctioning of liver organ causes jaundice. Hepatocellular jaundice occurs as a result of liver disease or injury. Hemolytic jaundice occurs as a result of hemolysis, or an accelerated breakdown of red blood cells, leading to an increase in production of bilirubin. Obstructive jaundice occurs as a result of an obstruction in the bile duct.

Olympic creed and oath was composed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin the founder of modern Olympics. Charles Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin was a French educator and historian, founder of the International Olympic Committee, and its second President. He is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games.

Kathak, Nauntanki, Jhora and Kajri are the important dances of Uttar Pradesh.

Lance Edward Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is an American professional road racing cyclist who is best known for winning the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times, after having survived testicular cancer.

Ludhiana is situated on Satluj river. The city stands on the Sutlej River's old bank, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of its present course. It is an industrial center of northern India; the UK's BBC has called it India's Manchester. Ludhiana was among the list of smart cities that will be developed by government of India.

Kiran Bedi is first woman IPS officer. Kiran Bedi (born 9 June 1949) is a retired Indian Police Service officer, social activist, former tennis player and politician who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. She is the first female Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and started her serivce in 1975.

K.S. Ranjit Singhji was first Indian test cricketer. Born on 10 September, 1872, in Kathiawar in modern-day Gujarat, Ranji was the first person of Indian origin to play Test cricket when he made his debut for England in 1896.