Basic General Knowledge
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One-Liners
Study MaterialOne-Liners – Basic General Knowledge
One-Liners are short and important General Knowledge facts that help candidates revise quickly for competitive examinations, interviews, quizzes, and placement tests.
These one-liner GK facts are highly useful for Banking, SSC, Railway, UPSC, Defence, Insurance, State PSC, and various government exams.
Important India One-Liners
- Capital of India → New Delhi
- National Animal of India → Tiger
- National Bird of India → Peacock
- National Flower of India → Lotus
- National River of India → Ganga
- National Song of India → Vande Mataram
- National Anthem of India → Jana Gana Mana
- National Fruit of India → Mango
- Currency of India → Indian Rupee
- Largest State of India (Area) → Rajasthan
- Largest State of India (Population) → Uttar Pradesh
- Smallest State of India → Goa
- Longest River in India → Ganga
- Highest Civilian Award in India → Bharat Ratna
- Father of the Indian Constitution → Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
History One-Liners
- Battle of Plassey was fought in → 1757
- First War of Independence took place in → 1857
- Indian National Congress was founded in → 1885
- Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred in → 1919
- Dandi March was started by → Mahatma Gandhi
- Quit India Movement was launched in → 1942
- India became independent in → 1947
- Constitution of India came into effect on → 26 January 1950
Geography One-Liners
- Largest Ocean in the world → Pacific Ocean
- Largest Desert in the world → Sahara Desert
- Highest Mountain Peak → Mount Everest
- Coldest Continent → Antarctica
- Largest Country by Area → Russia
- Smallest Country in the world → Vatican City
- Longest River in the world → Nile River
- Highest Waterfall in the world → Angel Falls
Science One-Liners
- Speed of Light → 3 × 10⁸ m/s
- Chemical Formula of Water → H₂O
- Atomic Number of Oxygen → 8
- Red Planet → Mars
- Largest Organ in Human Body → Skin
- Largest Internal Organ → Liver
- Vitamin obtained from sunlight → Vitamin D
- Number of chambers in human heart → 4
Economics One-Liners
- Reserve Bank of India was established in → 1935
- Indian Currency Symbol → ₹
- GST was implemented in India in → 2017
- GDP stands for → Gross Domestic Product
- Banking Regulation Act was passed in → 1949
- World Trade Organization was established in → 1995
Sports One-Liners
- Wimbledon is related to → Tennis
- Thomas Cup is related to → Badminton
- Davis Cup is related to → Tennis
- FIFA World Cup is related to → Football
- IPL stands for → Indian Premier League
- Olympic Games are held every → 4 Years
Awards & Honors One-Liners
- Bharat Ratna is India’s → Highest Civilian Award
- Oscar Awards are related to → Films
- Nobel Prize is an → International Award
- Arjuna Award is related to → Sports
- Dronacharya Award is given to → Coaches
Books & Authors One-Liners
- Ramayana was written by → Valmiki
- Mahabharata was written by → Ved Vyasa
- Discovery of India was written by → Jawaharlal Nehru
- Wings of Fire was written by → A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- Gitanjali was written by → Rabindranath Tagore
- Arthashastra was written by → Chanakya
Important Days One-Liners
- Republic Day → 26 January
- Independence Day → 15 August
- Gandhi Jayanti → 2 October
- World Environment Day → 5 June
- International Yoga Day → 21 June
- International Women’s Day → 8 March
World Organizations One-Liners
- Headquarters of United Nations → New York
- Headquarters of WHO → Geneva
- Headquarters of UNESCO → Paris
- Headquarters of World Bank → Washington, D.C.
- International Court of Justice is located in → The Hague
Most Repeated GK One-Liners in Exams
| Topic | Most Asked Area |
|---|---|
| History | Freedom Movement |
| Polity | Constitution & Fundamental Rights |
| Geography | Rivers & Mountains |
| Science | Human Body & Space |
| Economics | Banking & Budget |
| Sports | Tournaments & Cups |
Quick Revision Tips
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Final Takeaway
One-Liners are one of the fastest and most effective ways to revise General Knowledge for competitive examinations. Regular revision of important facts, historical events, scientific information, geography, economy, sports, and awards improves memory retention and exam accuracy significantly.
Consistent practice of GK One-Liners helps candidates answer questions quickly and confidently in competitive exams and interviews.