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CTET 2012 Previous Year GK Questions with Answers

GK questions asked in CTET 2012, with answers and explanations.

Previous Year Questions

Q1.Indian HistoryAsked in: CTET · CTET Nov 2012 Paper 2 Social StudiesMedium

Which one of the following is a Palaeolithic site?

  1. A.Inamgaon
  2. B.Hallur
  3. C.Bhimbetka
  4. D.Burzahom
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Correct answer: C. Bhimbetka

The rock shelters of Bhimbetka in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh were occupied from the Lower Palaeolithic onwards, and their lower layers have yielded hand axes and cleavers along with the earliest of their paintings.

Q2.GeographyAsked in: CTET · Nov 2012, Paper 2 Social StudiesEasy

The Standard Meridian of India is

  1. A.82° 30' E longitude
  2. B.82° 50' E longitude
  3. C.82° E longitude
  4. D.83° 30' E longitude
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Correct answer: A. 82° 30' E longitude

The local time of 82 degrees 30 minutes east is taken as Indian Standard Time for the whole country. This meridian passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.

Q3.Indian HistoryAsked in: CTET · CTET Nov 2012 Paper - 2 Social Studies (Easy

The tomb of a Sufi saint is known as

  1. A.Idgah
  2. B.Khanqah
  3. C.Ibadatgah
  4. D.Dargah
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Correct answer: D. Dargah

A dargah is the tomb of a Sufi saint, built over his grave and visited by people of every faith who tie threads, offer flowers and pray for their wishes.