GK Questions on Christmas (25 December)

Q1. How many points does a star have ?
Q2. On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Q3. A period of forty days of penance & fasting commemorating Jesus's fasting in the wilderness is
Q4. Which British Group had 3 British Christmas Number Ones in the 1990's ?
Q5. On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Q6. What is traditional hung on the outside of doors at Christmas Time ?
Q7. What gives Advocate its distinctive yellow color ?
Q8. The four weeks before Christmas are known as
Q9. Which band are known for their hit I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday ?
Q10. Which letter is general used to abbreviate Christmas ?

Questions and Answers on Christmas

Q1. How many points does a star have ?
A) 5

Q2. On the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me
A) 6 Geese A Laying

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GK Questions on Diwali

1. Diwali is the shortened version of Deepavali. What does the word Deepavali actually mean?  
2. There is no public holiday for Diwali in which of the following countries?  
3. Diwali commemorates the spiritual enlightenment of which two famous saints?  
4. Which two historical icons of India does the festival celebrate the return of?  
5. What other religious groups celebrate Diwali in India, apart from Hindus? 
6. What do the Sikhs commonly call Diwali?  
7. "Thalai Deepavali" is a unique Diwali custom of which Indian state? 
8. To whom did Lord Yama explain on the Diwali Amavasya (New Moon day) in the Katha 
Upanishad about the highest wisdom to enlightenment?  
9. For how many days Diwali is celebrated according to the lunar Hindu calendar?  
10. What is the first day of Diwali season called?  
11. In which country is Diwali celebrated and referred to as ‘Tihar’ or ‘Swanti’?  
12. Which town in Tamil Nadu is known to make eight out of every 10 crackers in India and has 
recently employed 40 or so Firecracker consultants from China?  
13. What event from Ramayana does Diwali symbolise?  
14. Diwali also commemorates the killing of which evil king by Lord Krishna  
15. Jains celebrate Diwali because 

Questions and Answers on Diwali Festival.

1. Diwali is the shortened version of Deepavali. What does the word Deepavali actually mean? 
A. Row of lighted lamps 


2. There is no public holiday for Diwali in which of the following countries?  
A. Thailand 

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Gk Questions on Indian Independence 2

1.What is meant by the term 'Mahatma'?
2. What is the main implication of his philosophy?
3. What is the full name of the Mahatma?
4. What is the name of the Ashram that he set up?
5. What did Gandhi’s family want him to become?
6. Where did Gandhi go for his higher studies?
7. What was the organization that was contemporarily fighting for India’s freedom?
8. Gandhiji was also called _____ in Hindi which means Father?
9. Where was Gandhiji born ?
10. Which is a part of his ideals which he religiously followed ?  
11. Satyagraha means ________?
12. What was Gandhiji's wife's name?

Questions and Answers

 1.What is meant by the term 'Mahatma'?
 A) Great Soul

 2. What is the main implication of his philosophy?
 A) Means justify the ends

 3. What is the full name of the Mahatma?
 A) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

 4. What is the name of the Ashram that he set up?
 A) Sabarmati Ashram
  
 5. What did Gandhi’s family want him to become?
 A) Dewan (Prime Minister)

 6. Where did Gandhi go for his higher studies?
 A) London, England
  
 7. What was the organization that was contemporarily fighting for India’s freedom?
 A) Indian National Congress

 8. Gandhiji was also called _____ in Hindi which means Father?
 A) Bapu

 9. Where was Gandhiji born ?
 A) Porbander

 10.Which is a part of his ideals which he religiously followed ?
 A) Truth and Non-Violence

   
 11. Satyagraha means ________?
 A) Force which is born of Truth

 12. What was Gandhiji's wife's name?
 A) Kasturba



More Independence Quiz:

1. Indian Independence Quiz 1

2. Indian Independence Quiz 2

3. Indian Independence Quiz 3

4. GK Questions on Indian Independence Day

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GK Questions on China

Introduction

China, officially the People's Republic of China), is a country in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.428 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9.6 million square kilometres (3.7 million mi2), it is the world's third or fourth largest country by area. Governed by the Communist Party of China, the state exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.

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Some Quick Facts about China

1. Capital : Beijing

2. Provinces (States): 26 states and the Federal District

3. Largest City : Shanghai

4. National Language : Standard Chinese

5. Formation Day: 1 October 1949

6. Republic day : 10 October 

7. Currency : renminbi 

8. Flag :

Chinese Flag

9. Tourist places: The Great Wall of China, The Terracotta Army, The Forbidden City, The Li River in Guilin, Giant Pandas in Chengdu, Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong

The Great Wall of China

The Terracotta Army

9. Famus Sports : Table Tennis

10. Longest river : Yangtze River

General Knowledge Questions on China

Question: Which city was known as Peking?
Answer: Beijing

Question:  What is the meaning of Tiananmen?
Answer: Heavenly gate

Question:  What is the official name of China?
Answer: People’s Republic of China

Question:  When did China get back Hong Kong?
Answer: 1997

Question:  When did China get back Macao?
Answer: 1999

Question:  Which country was annexed by China in 1950?
Answer: Tibet

Question:  Which country was attacked by China in 1962?
Answer: India

Question:  Who ruled China when Marco Polo reached there in 1266?
Answer: Kublai Khan

Question:  Who became the President of China in 1912?
Answer: Sun Yat Sen

Question:  Which country is considered a renegade province by China?
Answer: Taiwan

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GK Questions on Bollywood - Old era

 Bollywood Questions on following film Stars:

1. Meena Kumari,
2. Ashok Kumar,
3. Madhubala,
4. Prithiviraj Kapoor,
5. Feroz Khan,
6. Sanjeev Kumar

Meena Kumari Quiz Questions

1. What was Meena Kumari’s real name?
2. When was Meena Kumari born?
3. Where was Meena Kumari born?
4. What was Meena Kumari’s name when she acted in Leatherface?
5. Who were Meena Kumari’s co-stars in Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi?
6. In which of the following films was Dilip Kumar Meena Kumari’s co-star?
7. What was Meena Kumari’s character in Parineeta?
8. When did Meena Kumari die?
9. The day Meena Kumari died was a holy day for Christians. What was it?
10. Which film starring Meena Kumari became a hit after her death?

Meena Kumari Quiz Questions and Answers

1. What was Meena Kumari’s real name?
A) Mahjabeen Bux

2. When was Meena Kumari born?
A) 1 August 1932

3. Where was Meena Kumari born?
A) Bombay

4. What was Meena Kumari’s name when she acted in Leatherface?
A) Baby Meena

5. Who were Meena Kumari’s co-stars in Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi?
A) Raaj Kumar, Nadira

6. In which of the following films was Dilip Kumar Meena Kumari’s co-star?
A) Yehudi

7. What was Meena Kumari’s character in Parineeta?
A) Lalita

8. When did Meena Kumari die?
A) 31 March 1972

9. The day Meena Kumari died was a holy day for Christians. What was it?
A) Good Friday

10. Which film starring Meena Kumari became a hit after her death?
A) Pakeezah


Prithviraj Kapoor Quiz Questions

1) In which film Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Madhubala have acted?
2) In which Kannada film Prithviraj Kapoor has acted?
3) In which film Prithviraj Kapoor played the role of Alexander the Great?
4) Who is Prithviraj Kapoor’s daughter?
5) Who are sons of Prithviraj Kapoor?
6) When did Prithviraj Kapoor set up Prithvi Theatre?
7) In which film Prithviraj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor have acted?
8) When was Prithviraj Kapoor a Rajya Sabha Member?
9) In which film Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor have acted?
10) Which award did Prithviraj Kapoor get posthumously?


Prithviraj Kapoor Quiz Questions with Answers

1) In which film Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Madhubala have acted?
A) Mughal-e-Azam

2) In which Kannada film Prithviraj Kapoor has acted?
A) Sakshathkara

3) In which film Prithviraj Kapoor played the role of Alexander the Great?
A) Sikander

4) Who is Prithviraj Kapoor’s daughter?
A) Urmila

5) Who are sons of Prithviraj Kapoor?
A) Raj, Shammi, Shashi

6) When did Prithviraj Kapoor set up Prithvi Theatre?
A) 1944

7) In which film Prithviraj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor have acted?
A) Rajkumar

8) When was Prithviraj Kapoor a Rajya Sabha Member?
A) 1952-1960

9) In which film Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor have acted?
A) Kal Aaj Aur Kal

10) Which award did Prithviraj Kapoor get posthumously?
A) Dadasaheb Phalke Award


Madhubala Quiz Questions

1) What is Madhubala’s real name?
2) Which is Madhubala’s first film?
3) When was Madhubala born?
4) Which film established Madhubala as a star?
5) In which film Madhubala, Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar and Kishore Kumar have acted?
6) Who is Madhubala’s father?
7) What was Madhubala’s role in Mughal-e-Azam?
8) Madhubala suffered from what?
9) In which film Madhubala was replaced by Vyjayantimala following a court case?
10) Which film of Madhubala was released after her death?


Madhubala Quiz Questions with Answers

1) What is Madhubala’s real name?
A) Mumtaz Begum Jehan Dehlavi

2) Which is Madhubala’s first film?
A) Basant

3) When was Madhubala born?
A) 14 February 1933

4) Which film established Madhubala as a star?
A) Mahal

5) In which film Madhubala, Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar and Kishore Kumar have acted?
A) Chalti ka naam gaadi

6) Who is Madhubala’s father?
A) Ataullah Khan

7) What was Madhubala’s role in Mughal-e-Azam?
A) Anarkali

8) Madhubala suffered from what?
A) Hole in the heart

9) In which film Madhubala was replaced by Vyjayantimala following a court case?
A) Naya Daur

10) Which film of Madhubala was released after her death?
A) Jwala



Ashok Kumar Quiz Questions

1. What was Ashok Kumar’s real name?
2. Wheret was Ashok Kumar born?
3. What was Ashok Kumar before he became an actor?
4. Which was Ashok Kumar’s first film in a leading role?
5. Who was Ashok Kumar’s co-star in Izzat?
6. In which 1958 film Ashok Kumar, Anoop Kumar and Kishore Kumar have acted?
7. What was Ashok Kumar’s character in Dhund?
8. In which film Ashok Kumar played the character of Air Commodore Ganguly?
9. In which film Ashok Kumar played the character of Prof. Peter Fernandes?
10. When did Ashok Kumar die?


Ashok Kumar Quiz Questions with Answers

1. What was Ashok Kumar’s real name?
c) Kumudlal Ganguly

2. Wheret was Ashok Kumar born?
a) Bhagalpur

3. What was Ashok Kumar before he became an actor?
c) Laboratory Assistant

4. Which was Ashok Kumar’s first film in a leading role?
d) Jeevan Naiya

5. Who was Ashok Kumar’s co-star in Izzat?
a) Devika Rani

6. In which 1958 film Ashok Kumar, Anoop Kumar and Kishore Kumar have acted?
c) Chalti ka naam gaadi

7. What was Ashok Kumar’s character in Dhund?
d) Lawyer

8. In which film Ashok Kumar played the character of Air Commodore Ganguly?
c) Aradhana

9. In which film Ashok Kumar played the character of Prof. Peter Fernandes?
d) Watan ke Rakhwale

10. When did Ashok Kumar die?
d) 10 December 2001


Feroz Khan Quiz Questions

1. When was Feroz Khan born?
2. Where was Feroz Khan born?
3. Which was Feroz Khan’s first film as an actor?
4. Which was Feroz Khan’s first film in a leading role?
5. Which Feroz Khan film had a scene of international car race?
6. Who were Feroz Khan’s co-stars in Aadmi aur Insaan?
7. In whcich film Feroz Khan plays the character of a person who suffers loss in stock market and later commits suicide?
8. Who wins in bushkashi in Dharmatma?
9. In which film Vinod Khanna and Zeenat Aman were Feroz Khan’s co-stars?
10. When did Feroz Khan die?


Feroz Khan Quiz Questions with Answers

1. When was Feroz Khan born?
A) 25 September 1939

2. Where was Feroz Khan born?
A) Bangalore

3. Which was Feroz Khan’s first film as an actor?
A) Didi

4. Which was Feroz Khan’s first film in a leading role?
A) Reporter Raju

5. Which Feroz Khan film had a scene of international car race?
A) Apradh

6. Who were Feroz Khan’s co-stars in Aadmi aur Insaan?
A) Dharmendra, Saira Bano

7. In whcich film Feroz Khan plays the character of a person who suffers loss in stock market and later commits suicide?
A) Safar

8. Who wins in bushkashi in Dharmatma?
A) Danny Denzongpa

9. In which film Vinod Khanna and Zeenat Aman were Feroz Khan’s co-stars?
A) Qurbani

10. When did Feroz Khan die?
A) 27 April 2009


Sanjeev Kumar Quiz Question

1. What was Sanjeev Kumar’s real name?
2. When was Sanjeev Kumar born?
3. Which Sanjeev Kumar film was based on William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors?
4. Who were Sanjeev Kumar’s co-stars in Gauri?
5. In which film Dilip Kumar and Sanjay Dutt were Sanjeev Kumar’s co-stars?
6. In which film Sanjeev Kumar played nine characters?
7. Which Sanjeev Kumar film was directed by Satyajit Ray?
8. In which film Sanjeev Kumar played the character of Tony/Tarun Kumar?
9. Which film got Sanjeev Kumar his first National Award for Best Actor?
10. When did Sanjeev Kumar die?

Sanjeev Kumar Quiz Answers

1. What was Sanjeev Kumar’s real name?
a) Harihar Jariwala

2. When was Sanjeev Kumar born?
c) 9 July 1938

3. Which Sanjeev Kumar film was based on William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors?
c) Angoor

4. Who were Sanjeev Kumar’s co-stars in Gauri?
d) Sunil Dutt, Nutan

5. In which film Dilip Kumar and Sanjay Dutt were Sanjeev Kumar’s co-stars?
b) Vidhaata

6. In which film Sanjeev Kumar played nine characters?
d) Naya Din Nayi Raat

7. Which Sanjeev Kumar film was directed by Satyajit Ray?
b) Shatranj ke Khiladi

8. In which film Sanjeev Kumar played the character of Tony/Tarun Kumar?
b) Devata

9. Which film got Sanjeev Kumar his first National Award for Best Actor?
d) Dastak

10. When did Sanjeev Kumar die?
d) 6 November 1985