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1151.

UK scientists in the third week of January 2013 discovered a set of hydrothermal vents, the deepest anywhere in the world while exploring the ocean floor in the __________. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option

A. Atlantic
B. Caribbean Islands
C. Cayman Trough
D. None of these
Answer» C. Cayman Trough
1152.

The astronomers in the second week of February 2013 discovered the proof that cosmic rays originate as the results of explosions of stars or supernova, these are termed as the most energetic event in the galaxy. Who discovered the cosmic rays first in 1912?

A. Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi
B. Eratosthenes
C. Victor Hess
D. Claudius Ptolemy
Answer» D. Claudius Ptolemy
1153.

The Global Buddhist Congregation, 2011 was held in:

A. Mumbai
B. Bangalore
C. Agartala
D. New Delhi
Answer» C. Agartala
1154.

India will organize the first ‘Global Travel Mart -India’ in:

A. December, 2012
B. January, 2013
C. July, 2012
D. November, 2012
Answer» E.
1155.

The International Conference on Afghanistan (2011)was recently held in:

A. Kabul, Afghanistan
B. Bonn, Germany
C. Peshawar, Afghanistan 78
D. Kandahar, Afghanistan
Answer» C. Peshawar, Afghanistan 78
1156.

Which former Indian tennis player has been selectedfor the IOC Women and Sport Awards World Trophy bythe International Olympic Committee for promotingwomen in sports?

A. Tara Iyer
B. Manisha Malhotra
C. Sanaa Bhambri
D. Ankita Bhambri
Answer» B. Manisha Malhotra
1157.

Who amongst the following was re-elected as theChairperson of ‘Partners in Population Development’, aninter-governmental alliance of twenty-four developingnations?

A. Ghulam Nabi Azad
B. Shameem Dev Azad
C. S. Gandhiselvan
D. Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Answer» B. Shameem Dev Azad
1158.

Dr. Kamal Bawa, known for his pioneering research onpopulation biology in rainforest areas, has recently beenselected for the ……………, hailed as the world’s first majorinternational award for work on sustainability.

A. Gunnerus Award
B. Goldman Prize
C. Ashden Award
D. Zayed Future Energy Prize
Answer» C. Ashden Award
1159.

Prof. Amartya Sen was recently honoured with…………… by the United States of America.

A. National Medal of Arts
B. National Medal of Humanities
C. National Medal of Economics
D. None of the above
Answer» B. National Medal of Humanities
1160.

Who amongst the following was conferred with theErnesto Illy Trieste Science Prize for the year 2011?

A. C.N.R. Rao
B. K. Radhakrishnan
C. Udipi Ramachandra Rao
D. Dr. C.V. Rama
Answer» C. Udipi Ramachandra Rao
1161.

India’s official entry to the Oscars for the year 2011was:

A. Adaminte Makan Abu
B. Gandhi to Hitler 141
C. I am Kalam
D. Hostel
Answer» C. I am Kalam
1162.

Which Indian politician was recently conferred anhonorary citizenship of Konya, Turkey?

A. Manmohan Singh
B. Sonia Gandhi
C. Hamid Ansari
D. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Answer» C. Hamid Ansari
1163.

Dr. Ramdas M. Pai recently became the second Indianto be honoured with “Datuk”, a Malaysian award. The only other Indian to receive this award is:

A. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B. Smt. Pratibha Patil
C. Shahrukh Khan
D. Amrita Das
Answer» C. Shahrukh Khan
1164.

Which Indian-American scientist and Nobel laureatehas been honoured with Knighthood by the royal140establishment in London for his service in the field ofmolecular biology?

A. Dr. Rakesh Agrawal
B. Dr. B. Jayant Baliga
C. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
D. Dr. Srinivasa S.R. Varadhan
Answer» D. Dr. Srinivasa S.R. Varadhan
1165.

Which country was recently made the Chairman of theUnited Nations South Asian Regional Commission forTourism?

A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Sri Lanka
D. Nepal
Answer» D. Nepal
1166.

Which Indian company has recently been awarded theAmerican Society for Training and Development (ASTD)BEST award?

A. Infosys
B. Wipro
C. InfoTech
D. TCS
Answer» B. Wipro
1167.

Which international racing circuit has been awardedthe ‘Motosport Facility of the Year’ award held in Cologne,Germany?

A. Baltimore Street Circuit
B. Mugello Circuit
C. Phoenix International Raceway
D. Buddh International Circuit
Answer» B. Mugello Circuit
1168.

World Sikh University, a UK based educationalinstitution, has conferred a honorary doctorate on……………, who is also the Vice-President of the IndianOlympic Association (IOC).

A. Karamveer Singh
B. Tarlochan Singh
C. Lt. Gen. Chetinder Singh
D. Vijay Kumar Malhotra
Answer» D. Vijay Kumar Malhotra
1169.

If the name of the company is identical with or similar to an existing company then which resolution should be passed to change name

A. Ordinary resolution
B. Special Resolution
C. Data Insufficient
D. None
Answer» B. Special Resolution
1170.

Narinder Singh was recently re-appointed as a memberof …………… for a ve-year term which began on January 1,

A. International Law Commission
B. International Atomic Energy Agency
C. International Labour Organization
D. International Maritime Organization
Answer» C. International Labour Organization
1171.

According a recently published list of eminent Asians inUK by Eastern Eye, who is the most powerful Asian in UK?

A. Lord Swaraj Paul
B. Anish Kapoor
C. Meera Syal
D. Lakshmi Mittal
Answer» D. Lakshmi Mittal
1172.

For changing name of a company Central Govt. permission must be taken. Yes or No

A. Yes
B. No
C. Data Insufficient
D. None
Answer» B. No
1173.

Which of the following need not have MOA?

A. Public company
B. Private company
C. Government company
D. Statutory Corporation
Answer» E.
1174.

A company can change its name by passing...

A. Ordinary resolution
B. Special resolution
C. Either by special resolution or by ordinary resolution
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
1175.

Any change in the address of the registered office must be communicated to the registrar with in:

A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 1 Month
D. 12 months
Answer» D. 12 months
1176.

Address of the registered office is situated in?

A. MOA
B. AOA
C. Prospectus
D. None of these
Answer» C. Prospectus
1177.

The doctrine of indoor management is an ______to the doctrine of constructive notice.

A. Exception
B. Extension
C. Alternative
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Alternative
1178.

Private company can start business only after getting certificate of?

A. Incorporation
B. Commencement of business
C. None of these
D. Data Insufficient
Answer» B. Commencement of business
1179.

______ is the conclusive evidence in case of company that statutory requirements have complied with.

A. Certificate of Incorporation
B. Certificate of commencement of Business
C. Both
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Certificate of commencement of Business
1180.

Public company Should start business only after getting certificate of....

A. Incorporation
B. Commencement of business
C. None of these
D. Data Insufficient
Answer» C. None of these
1181.

How many members should sign the MOA in case of public company ________

A. 1
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
Answer» E.
1182.

In case of appointment of Directors ______ form is to be filed.

A. 29
B. 32
C. 18
D. 1
Answer» B. 32
1183.

X is a director who has experience of 20 years on this basis X co. and taken him as a director. Can the X Co. say that the director X experience is company’s experience?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Situation does not arise
D. None
Answer» B. No
1184.

Generally rights and obligations of the company are regulated in?

A. A.O.A
B. M.O.A
C. Partnership deed
D. None of these
Answer» C. Partnership deed
1185.

Generally rights and obligations of the Partnership firm are regulated in?

A. A.O.A
B. M.O.A
C. Partnership deed
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1186.

X Company is holding majority of shares in Y company. Will X and Y companies will be the same?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Data Insufficient
D. None
Answer» C. Data Insufficient
1187.

Members of a company can enter contract with the company.True or False

A. True
B. False
C. Data Insufficient
D. None
Answer» B. False
1188.

X, is a director of X Company and X is also a director of Y Company .This means X Co. and Y Co. both are same. True or False

A. True
B. False
C. Data Insufficient
D. None
Answer» C. Data Insufficient
1189.

In the case of partnership firm. Audit is

A. Compulsory
B. Optional
C. None of the above
D. Data Insufficient
Answer» C. None of the above
1190.

In the case of Company. Audit is....

A. Compulsory
B. Optional
C. None of the above
D. Data Insufficient
Answer» B. Optional
1191.

XYZ private company had reduced to a single member and continued business more than 6 months. The company’s liability will be?

A. Limited
B. Unlimited
C. None of the above
D. Data Insufficient
Answer» C. None of the above
1192.

Partners of the firm are

A. Owners
B. Employers
C. Agents
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1193.

Generally partnership firm liability is?

A. Limited
B. Unlimited
C. Situation does not arise
D. None
Answer» C. Situation does not arise
1194.

Can the partners enter into the contract with the firm?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Data Insufficient
D. None
Answer» C. Data Insufficient
1195.

Transfer of shares in the partnership firm isa) Restricted b) Freely transferable c) Prohibited d) None of these

A. Restricted
B. Freely transferable
C. Prohibited
D. None of these
Answer» B. Freely transferable
1196.

Transfer of shares in the company is?

A. Restricted
B. Freely transferable
C. Prohibited
D. None of these
Answer» C. Prohibited
1197.

Generally Company liability is?

A. Limited
B. Unlimited
C. Situation does not arise
D. None
Answer» B. Unlimited
1198.

If the company failed to refund application money with in 130 days from the date of issue of prospectus on nonreceipt of minimum subscription. who will be personally liable?

A. Company
B. Directors
C. Shareholders
D. None of these
Answer» C. Shareholders
1199.

XYZ Company shares are totally held by government. The company will be government. True or False

A. True
B. False
C. Data Insufficient
D. None
Answer» C. Data Insufficient
1200.

Company will have fundamental rights. True or False

A. True
B. False
C. Data Insufficient
D. None
Answer» C. Data Insufficient