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50 GK Questions on NIFT
Q1. The battle of Kalinga was fought in the year
(a.) 540 BC
(b.) 320 AC
(c.) 440 BC
(d.) 261 BC
Answer. (d.) 261 BC
Q2. The Russian revolution occurred in the year
(a.) 1918
(b.) 1819
(c.) 1917
(d.) 1913
Answer. (c.) 1917
Q3. In which year the First World War was fought
(a.) 1917-1920
(b.) 1914-1918
(c.) 1912-1916
(d.) 1910-1914
Answer. (b.) 1914-1918
Q4. An award-winning movie “Slumdog Millionaire” is directed by one of the following directors?
(a.) Danny Boyle
(b.) Ram Gopal Varma
(c.) S.S. Rajamouli
(d.) V. Razvan
Answer. (a.) Danny Boyle
Q5. Earth has a spherical shape. The sphere can be divided into two halves by a line; name that line
(a.) Divider
(b.) Divisible line
(c.) Latitude
(d.) the Equator
Answer. (d.) Equator
Q6. The movie Rockstar comprises unique costumes designed by
(a.) Jenny Beavan
(b.) Aki Nirula
(c.) Edith Head
(d.) Manish Malhotra
Answer. (b.) Aki Nirula
Q7. Nakshatra diamond jewellery has a very renowned actress as its brand ambassador. Choose the right name
(a.) Manisha Koirala
(b.) Kareena Kapoor
(c.) Katrina Kaif
(d.) Alia Bhatt
Answer. (c.) Katrina Kaif
Q8. In the year 2000, Who was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize along?
(a.) Statjewelleryof India
(b.) Central Bank of Sri Lanka
(c.) State Bank of Bangladesh
(d.) Grameen Bank of Bangladesh
Answer. (d.) Grameen Bank of Bangladesh
Q9. The Nobel prize winner from India in literature for the time was
(a.) C.V Raman
(b.) Rabindranath Tagore
(c.) Mother Teresa
(d.) Hard Gobind Khurana
Answer. (b.) Rabindranath Tagore
Q10. MGNREGA was a popular act in India. Its full form is
(a.) Mahatma Gandhi Nominal Referral Entity Guarantee Acliteraturehatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(c.) Main Gateway of National Regional Employment Guarantee Act
(d.) Mahatma Gandhi National Regional Employment Act
Answer. (b.) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
Q11. Which one is the name of the father of Delhi Metro?
(a.) Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
(b.) Shri Manoj Joshi
(c.) Shri Vikas Kumar
(d.) E.Sreedharan
Answer. (d.) E.Shreedharan
Q12. The first Indian director who gets the opportunity to shoot at NASA
(a.) V. Kesava Raju
(b.) Japan Shakti
(c.) Ashutosh Gowariker
(d.) Edith Head
Answer.) Ashutosh Gowariker(Film- Swadesh)
Q13. The Filmfare Trophy to celebrate 100-year of Indian Cinema Will be awarded this year whose bases are of
(a.) Golden
(b.) Shipra
(c.) Silver
(d.) Platinum
Answer. (a.) Golden
Q14. A very famous SV. Kesavaaayer, the year 9 December 2012, scored the highest number of goals in the year as the 86th goal in 2012, choosing the name
(a.) Cristiano Ronaldo
(b.) Neymar
(c.) Robert Lewandowski
(d.) Lionel Messi
Answer. (d.) Lionel Messi
15. The Filmfare Trophy to celebrate 100-year of Indian Cinema Will be awarded this year who are of
(a.) Golden
(b.) Shipra
(c.) Silver
(d.) Platinum
Answer. (b.) Shipra
Q16. In which year did the beginning of the Gulf war happen
(a.) 1971
(b.) 1981
(c.) 1991
(d.) 1989
Answer. (c.) 1991
Q17. Artificial satellite is an artificial satellite. Which did Russia launch the first artificial satellite
(a.) Kosmos, 1956
(b.) Sputnik, 1957
(c.) Cosmos, 1945
(d.) List 1, 1929
Answer. (b.) Sputnik, 1957
Q18. Which year is mentioned as the discovery of the north pole by which scientist?
(a.) 1989, Commander Pesty
(b.) 1906, Alexander Peary
(c.) 1907, Commander Pesty
(d.) 1909, Commander Peary
Answer. (d.) 1909, Commander Peary
Q19. 1st World war ended in the year
(a.) 1916
(b.) 1917
(c.) 1918
(d.) 1919
Answer. (c.) 1918
Q20. In which era and year did the Suez Canal open
(a.) 1860, b.c.
(b.) 1896, a.d.
(c.) 1896, b.c.
(d.) 1869, a.d.
Answer. (d.) 1869, ad.
Q21. The first voyage of Columbus, in which he sailed for the new world, found America in the year of
(a.) 1491, AD
(b.) 1492, BC
(c.) 1491, AD
(d.) 1492, AD
Answer. (d.) 1492, AD
Q22. On the date of 14 March 2012, Parkash Singh Badal was appointed as
(a.) The chief minister of Haryana
(b.) The chief minister of Punjab
(c.) The chief minister of Delhi
(d.) The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh
Answer. (b.) Chief Minister of Punjab
Q23. What was the designation of Salman Khurshid
(a.) Chief minister
(b.) of minister
(c.) External Affairs minister
(d.) Transportation Minister
Answer. (c.) External Affairs Minister
Q24. A rural scenery Hay wain painted by
(a.) John Eric
(b.) Denmark
(c.) Leonardo da Vinci
(d.) John Constable
Answer. (d.) John Constable
Q25. Sikkim state of India is touched by which of the following state
(a.) West Bengal
(b.) Mizoram
(c.) Meghalaya
(d.) Bhutan
Answer. (a.) West Bengal
Q26. Which country is the largest tea producer in the world?
(a.) Britain
(b.) India
(c.) Bhutan
(d.) Nepal
Answer. (b.) India
Q27. Sutlej river has which dam over it
(a.) Sardar Sarovar dam
(b.) Bhakra Dam
(c.) Hirakud Dam
(d.) Tehri Dam
Answer. (b.) Bhakra Dam
Q28. The higher number of foreign investments in India by which of the following companies?
(a.) Vodafone
(b.)tea producer
(c.) BSNL
(d.) Idea
Answer. (a.) Vodafone
Q29. On the bank of which river was the Harappa situated?
(a.) Sutlej
(b.) Ganga
(c.) the Yamuna
(d.) Ravi
Answer. (d.) Ravi
Q30. In which region is the Indian research station Himadri situated
(a.) Antarctica region
(b.) Arctuth region
(d.) Himachal region
Answer. (b.) Arctic region
31. Twas the Harappation from the sun comes due to which of the following reaction
(a.) Fusion
(b.) Fission
(c.) Solar emission
(d.) Synthesis
Answer. (a.) Fusion
32. Various gases are present on the earth, and one of them is the most abundant gas in the earPolartmosphere
(a.) Oxygen
(b.) Hydrogen
(c.) Nitrogen
(d.) Carbon dioxide
Answer. (c.) Nitrogen
Q33. Washing Machine at home works on the principle of which process
(a.) Centrifugation
(b.) Removal
(c.) Adsorption
(d.) Absorption
Answer. (a.) Centrifugation
Q34. Theone of which Track passed through a range of mountains. Name that mountain range
(a.) Himadri
(b.) Konkan
(c.) Himalayan
(d.) Western ghat
Answer. (d.) Western ghat
Q35. A product that is associated with ‘De beers’??
(a.) Diamond
(b.) Gold
(c.) Silver
(d.) Platinum
Answer. (a.) Diamond.
Q36. Mulberry silk is highly produced in India. Name that state
(a.) Kullu
(b.) Sikkim
(c.) Arunachal Pradesh
(d.) Karnataka
Answer. (d.) Karnataka
Q37. In 1984, the Bhopal mishap in the industry was caused due associated fixed gas
(a.) Carbon monoxide
(b.) Ethyl
(c.) Methyl Isocyanate
(d.) Ethyl Isocyanate
Answer. (c.) Methyl Isocyanate
Q38. Rice is the primary meal used in various diet patterns. Which of the following country produced the highest amount of rice
(a.) India
(b.) Bangladesh
(c.) Nepal
(d.) China
Answer. (d.) China
Q39. What was the establishment year of the Planning Commission of India?
(a.) 1947
(b.) 1975
(c.) 1949
(d.) 1950
Answer. (d.) 1950
Q40. When were the Green Revolutiodiet patterns0
(b.) 1960
(c.) 1970
(d.) 1980
Answer. (b.) 1960
Q41. Which King defeated Seleucus Nicator?
(a.) Alexander
(b.) Ashoka
(c.) Chandragupta Maurya
(d.) Bindusara
Answer. (c.) Chandragupta Maurya
Q42. The train Thar Express runs to
(a.) Pakistan
(b.) India
(c.) Bangladesh
(d.) Nepal
Answer. (a.) Pakistan
Q43. The process by which the sun produces energy
(a.) Solar emission
(b.) Solar radiation
(c.) Fission reaction
(d.) Nuclear fusion
Answer. (d.) Nuclear Fusion
Q44. Which state of India has the minor population reside in?
(a.) Bihar
(b.) Gujrat
(c.) Mumbai
(d.) Sikkim
Answer. (d.) Sikkim
Q45. The Maurya dynasty had ended with which of the following ruler
(a.) Chandragupta Maurya
(b.) Ashok
(c.) Brihadratha
(d.) Ashok
Answer. (c.) Brihadratha
Q46. In the Constitution of India, How many fundamental duties are there?
(a.) 10
(b.) 12
(c.) 8
(d.) 6
Answer. (a.) 10
Q47. Where is Green park situated?
At the green park, test cricket is played.
(a.) Lucknow
(b.) Kanpur
(c.) Kolkata
(d.) Jaipur
Answer. (b.) Kanpur
Q48. Who is Shiv Kumar Sharma, and what was he famous for?
(a.) Recital of Santoor
(b.) Sitar playing
(c.) Harmonium recital
(d.) Guitar playing
Answer. (a.) Recital of Santoor
49. Which of the following author has written ‘Beyond the lines:- An autobiography’?
(a.) Asif Noorani
(b.) Kuldip Nayar
(c.) Khushwant Singh
(d.) Kuldip Singh
Answer. (b.) Kuldip Nayar
Q50. Why is the Mudumalai sanctuary famous?
(a.) Lions
(b.) Deers
(c.) Elephants
(d.) Tigers
Answer. (c.) Elephants
FAQs on GK Questions on NIFT
What is NIFT famous for?
NIFT or National Institute of Fashion Technology is a premier design school in India.
Is NIFT Delhi a private or government university?
NIFT Delhi is an autonomous government institute.
Is NIFT a very tough exam?
The difficulty level for most students was moderate, however, the Maths section was difficult.
Is NIFT better than IIT?
If you are interested towards engineering and computer, go for IIT. NIFT is for those who want to pursue career into the world of fashion, brands, apparels, etc.
Can I join NIFT after 12?
To apply for NIFT Delhi, you must have completed your 12th grade.
