GK for LDCE - AEN 2024 Question Paper - Analysis

 

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📊 Analysis (Pages 46–63 → GK Q01–Q40)

1. Category-Wise Distribution

Category	Sample Questions	Approx. Share
Ancient & Medieval History	Kumarsambhava (Kalidasa), Magadh → Gupta, Sangam Literature, Ashoka Pillar, Mohenjo-Daro	30%
Modern Indian History	Goa Liberation (1961), Constituent Assembly, post-independence integration	15%
Polity & Constitution	President of Constituent Assembly, constitutional setup basics	10%
Geography & Economy	Firozabad industry, city-industry linkages, Indian geography	20%
Culture & National Symbols	National flower (Lotus), Sarnath Pillar, Hindu calendar months, Nakshatras	15%
Science & Medicine	Sushruta, astronomy-related GK, ancient contributions	10%
	Total	100%

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2. Difficulty Level Mix

Level	Nature of Questions	Share
Easy (Direct factual)	Goa 1961, Kalidasa, Firozabad, National flower	40%
Moderate (Conceptual)	Magadh → Gupta, Sangam Age, Polity basics	40%
Difficult (Analytical / Rare facts)	Exact dating of Sangam literature, Hindu astronomy (months, Nakshatras)	20%
	Total	100%

3. Key Observations

• History dominates (Ancient + Medieval + Modern = ~45%).
• Polity & Constitution is minimal (~10%).
• Geography + Culture + Science combined = ~45%.
• No Railway GK at all (your observation is 100% correct).

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4. Best Strategy for Candidates

1. Prioritize Indian History → Especially Ancient/Medieval dynasties, literature, and culture.
2. Revise Modern Integration Events → Goa (1961), Hyderabad, Sikkim, Pondicherry.
3. Polity (Quick Read) → Constituent Assembly, Constitution basics, Fundamental rights.
4. Culture & Symbols → National symbols, pillars, calendars, Indian astronomy basics.
5. Geography & Economy → Industry-city associations, ancient sites, physical features.
6. Science Awareness → Ancient Indian medicine & astronomy.

Attempting Strategy in Exam:

• Phase 1 → Attempt factual/easy (40%).
• Phase 2 → Attempt conceptual/moderate (40%).
• Phase 3 → Attempt rare/difficult only if time permits (20%).

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GK for LDCE

GK for LDCE – 16 Aug 2025 (Evening Batch)

1. Father of the Indian Constitution – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Reason: Chairman of the Drafting Committee; key architect ensuring equality, liberty, and justice.

2. First Indian Woman in Space – Kalpana Chawla (1997)

Reason: Flew on Space Shuttle Columbia; symbol of inspiration for Indian women in science.

3. National Fruit of India – Mango

Reason: Called “King of Fruits,” culturally significant and globally popular export of India.

4. Longest Wall in the World (after Great Wall of China) – Kumbhalgarh Fort Wall, Rajasthan

Reason: Stretches ~36 km; UNESCO World Heritage site under Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

5. World’s Largest Island – Greenland

Reason: Area ~2.16 million sq km; politically part of Denmark, mostly covered with ice sheet.

GK for LDCE – 16 Aug 2025 (Morning Batch)

1. First University in India – Nalanda University (5th Century CE)

Reason: Ancient global learning center with students from Asia; UNESCO heritage revival project ongoing.

2. State with Highest Literacy Rate (India) – Kerala

Reason: Literacy rate ~96%; strong focus on education and social reforms historically.

3. Smallest Planet in the Solar System – Mercury

Reason: Diameter ~4,879 km; closest to the Sun, completes orbit in 88 Earth days.

4. Largest Freshwater Lake in India – Wular Lake, Jammu & Kashmir

Reason: Covers ~260 sq km; key for biodiversity and fishing.

5. First Asian Games Hosted by India – 1951, New Delhi

Reason: Inaugural edition of Asian Games; India emerged as a strong sporting nation in Asia.

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GK for LDCE – 15 Aug 2025 (Evening Batch)

1. India’s Longest National Highway – NH‑44 (Srinagar–Kanyakumari)

Reason: Stretches ~3,700+ km, linking North to South through multiple states.

2. Highest Civilian Award of India – Bharat Ratna

Reason: Instituted in 1954; awarded for exceptional service/performance of the highest order.

3. State with Longest Coastline (India) – Gujarat

Reason: ~1,600 km shoreline, the longest among all Indian states; key for ports and trade.

4. First Satellite Launched from Indian Soil – Rohini (RS‑1), 1980

Reason: ISRO’s SLV‑3 successfully placed RS‑1 in orbit from Sriharikota, marking India’s entry into indigenous launch capability.

5. UNESCO World Heritage Site in Telangana – Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple

Reason: 13th‑century Kakatiya architecture; inscribed for outstanding craftsmanship and historical value (2021).

GK for LDCE – 15 Aug 2025 (Morning Batch)

1. Currency of Japan – Yen (¥)

Reason: Recognized globally; Japan is the third-largest economy and a major trading partner with India.

2. Indira Point is located in – Great Nicobar Island

Reason: It is the southernmost point of India, geographically significant for maritime strategy.

3. Inventor of the World Wide Web – Tim Berners-Lee

Reason: Developed the web in 1989, revolutionizing access to information and communication.

4. India’s National Aquatic Animal – Ganges River Dolphin

Reason: Indicator of healthy river ecosystems; protected under the Wildlife Act.

5. Fastest Animal on Land – Cheetah

Reason: Capable of speeds up to 112 km/h; reintroduced in India under Project Cheetah.

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GK for LDCE – 14 Aug 2025 (Evening)

1. Deepest River in the World – Congo River (over 220 metres)

Reason: Unique geology creates deep underwater trenches.

2. First Nuclear Power Plant in India – Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Maharashtra

Reason: Started in 1969 with US assistance under IAEA safeguards.

3. Largest Desert in the World – Antarctica

Reason: Classified as a cold desert due to extremely low precipitation.

4. First Indian to Win Nobel Prize – Rabindranath Tagore (1913, Literature)

Reason: Honoured for his poetry collection Gitanjali.

5. Oldest Mountain Range in India – Aravalli Range

Reason: Formed over 2.5 billion years ago; among the oldest in the world.

GK for LDCE – 14 Aug 2025 (Morning)

1. Largest River (by discharge volume) – Amazon River

Reason: Receives water from a vast basin and heavy rainfall throughout the year.

2. Longest Dam in India – Hirakud Dam (Odisha) – 25.8 km long

Reason: Built across Mahanadi River to control floods and generate hydroelectric power.

3. First Satellite of India – Aryabhata (1975)

Reason: Named after ancient Indian mathematician-astronomer; launched by Soviet Union.

4. Largest Railway Platform in the World – Hubballi Junction, Karnataka – 1,505 m

Reason: Designed to handle long trains and heavy passenger traffic efficiently.

5. First Woman IPS Officer of India – Kiran Bedi

Reason: Selected in 1972 batch; known for prison reforms and police administration work.

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Hierarchy of Railway Officers - IRMS

Hierarchy of Railway Officers

Level	GP	GRADE	ZONAL RAILWAYS	IRMS Designations	RAILWAY BOARD
10	5400	JTS – Junior Time Scale	AFA –Assistant Financial Advisor	Assistant Manager	–
11	6600	STS – Senior Time Scale	Sr.AFA – Senior Assistant Financial Advisor	Senior /Divisional Manager	–
12	7600	JAG – Junior Administrative Grade	Dy.FA&CAO – Deputy Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer	Dy. Chief Manager	–
13	8700	SG – Selection Grade	Dy.FA&CAO – Deputy Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer	Dy. Chief Manager	Director
14	8900	SAG – Senior Administrative Grade	FA&CAO – Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer	Chief Manager	ED - Executive Director
15	10000	HAG – Higher Administrative Grade	PFA – Principal Financial Advisor (Old - FA&CAO)	Principal Chief Manager	PED – Principal Executive Director (Old - Advisor)
16	-	HAG +  - Higher Administrative Grade Plus	GM  - General Manager	General Manager	AM – Additional Member
17	-	Secretary to Government of India	-         -	_	MF – Member, Finance
17	-	Principal Secretary to the Government of India	-           -	_	CRB & CEO - Chairman Railway Board & Chief Executive Officer