GK Preparation for Design Entrance Exam: Tips, Topics and Questions with Answers

GK and Current Affairs is one of the most difficult sections in the Design Entrance Exam. This is because the syllabus is not defined and is vast. Questions can come from anywhere. Let's check some of the important topics and tips to prepare for the GK & Current Affairs Section for Design Entrance Exams like NIFT, NID, UCEED, CEED, SEED, etc.

GK & Current Affairs Questions for Design Entrance Test

Every section in the Design Entrance Exam can be studied and prepared thoroughly, except General Knowledge and Current Affairs. This section is difficult to study and cover as the syllabus is vast and there is no end. But it does not mean that it is out of control and should be left unstudied. It can be prepared by regular reading, solving questions, PYQs, Sample papers, etc.

GK is divided into two types: Static GK and Dynamic GK. There are 4-5 questions in the Dynamic questions. Start preparing for them 6 months before the exam to get control over the Current Affairs section. For Static GK, read GK books, read online articles or study material, watch YouTube channels, follow Instagram channels for updates, etc.

GK & Current Affairs are asked in almost every exam, like NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED and CEED. They come mostly in the form of MCQs, Match the column, fill in the blanks, etc.

How to prepare for GK and Current Affairs for Design Entrance Exam?

• Design-Oriented GK: Start studying design-oriented GK and current affairs. Questions which are related to design somewhere are generally asked. Focus on design events, weeks, award shows, red carptes, study about designers like Sabyasachi, Ritu Kumar, Hadid, Le Corbusier, etc. 
• Daily Reading: This is a must and works like magic. Give at least half an hour and read newspapers, fashion magazines to know what's happening in the fashion world. Know about the new launches, success stories, fibres, fabrics, brands, logos, etc. Spend time reading online or offline, but this must be a part of your daily routine.
• Focus on static and dynamic GK: We all know that Static Gk and current affairs are both asked in the exam. Both should be focused equally. For Statis GK, read books like Lucent's GK, and read articles available online. watch YouTube, etc. For Dynamic GK, follow fashion channels on Instagram, watch news, read magazines, listen to podcasts, etc.
• Solve Previous Years' Question Papers: Solve PYQs and sample papers to know what kind of questions are asked in the exam. This really helps as you get to know the repeated questions, most asked questions, number of questions asked. Solving questions and sample papers will give you a direction on how you should prepare and what
• Make Notes: When you are preparing, make it a habit of writing and making notes. It really helps in retention and revision. When a few days are left, these notes will help you to revise. This will also help you to make 
• Revision: After doing all the listed points above, if you do not revise what you have studied, then it will be of very little use. To keep things retained in your mind, you need to revise. Make plan for revision, do it on a weekly or daily basis. Do it while travelling from the coaching to home, or at night.

Topics for GK and Current Affairs

Some of the topics that must be studied by students who are preparing for Design Entrance Exam are given below.

• Books and Authors.
• Textile and Origin
• Dance forms
• Cities and Capitals
• Art forms of India
• Cities and Nicknames
• Currency and Country
• Indian handicrafts and states
• Fashion Brands to fashion designers
• Logos to brand identity
• Textiles and Fibres (Ikkat, bandani, banarasi)
• Design Type: Minimalism, Maximalist
• Design Heritage
• Spatial reasoning
• Fashion weeks and events
• Environmental events related to design

Questions on GK for Practice

1. How many hours' difference is there between India IST and Greenwich Meantime?
2. What is the abbreviation of UPI?
3. Which City is called the Pink City of India?
4. Penguins live exclusively in ______.
5. Which city is known as the Blue City of India
6. Which City is known as Sun city of India?
7. Which city is known as the Golden City of India?
8. Which city is known as city of Lakes?
9. Which city is known as City of Nawabs?
10. Which of the following is NOT an embroidery tradition of India? 

Options: Phulkari; Batik; Kashida; Chamba Rumal

11. Jaipur Foot is ________.

Options: A footwear brand; A prosthetic leg; A tourist place; A restaurant

12.  Rashmika Mandanna wore orange and gold silk saree by which designer?

13. Which fiber is popularly known as the Golden Fiber?

14. The traditional fabric Bandhani is most famous in which Indian states?

15. Which of these dance forms is NOT a classical dance form?

Options: Bharatnatyam; Manipuri; Odissi; Bihu

Answer for GK & Current Affairs

1. +5 hours 30 minutes
2. Unified Payments Interface
3. Answer: Jaipur (Because of the color of the building and stones)
4. southern hemisphere
5. Jodhpur
6. Jodhpur
7. jaisalmer
8. Udaipur
9. Lucknow
10. batik, it is not needlework.
11. A Prosthetic leg
12. Anamika Khanna
13. Jute
14. Gujarat and Rajasthan
15. Bihu, it is a folk dance

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