G. K. - May 2021 - 3

1. Which is the Largest Saltwater Lake
Ans : Caspian Sea

2. Which is the Largest Desert
Ans : Sahara (Africa)

3. Which is the Largest Delta
Ans : Sunderbans (Bengal)

4. Which is the Largest River
Ans : Nile

5. Which is the Smallest Continent
Ans : Australia

6. Which is the Highest Plateau
Ans : Pamir (Tibet)

7. Which is the Highest Mountain Peak
Ans : Everest (Nepal)

8. The first Indian to win the World Champion title in Chess
Ans : Viswanathan Anand

9. Who is the first Indian woman to win a medal in the World Athletic meet
Ans : Anju Boby Gerorge

10. National Sports day is observed on August 29th. It is the birth day of
Ans : Dhyanchand

11. In cricket, the length of the pitch between the wickets is
Ans : 22 yards (20.12 m)

12. The place in which the first Asian games were held at
Ans : New Delhi

13. The first ever National Youth Games (under-19) were held in January 2004 at
Ans : Bangalore

14. The number of rings in Olympics flag is
Ans : 5

15. Which country will host the Commonwealth Games in 2010
Ans : India

16. Why are the mountains cooler than plains?
Ans : Air on the mountains is less dense so it absorbs less heat.

17. Why is it easier to swim in sea water than in river?
Ans : Density of sea water is higher

18. The largest paramilitary force in India
Ans : Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

19. Who is legally competent to declare war or conclude peace treaty
Ans : The President

20. Thumba rocket launching station is in which state
Ans : Kerala