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195101.	In terms of the number of hungry people, which of the following countries is at the top?
A.	India
B.	Ethiopia
C.	China
D.	Pakistan
Answer» B. Ethiopia

Discussion

195102.	Martmobi was recently acquired by:
A.	Amazon India
B.	Snapdeal
C.	Paytm
D.	Flipkart
Answer» C. Paytm

Discussion

195103.	Who amongst the following has topped the list of Forbes' World's 100 most powerful women?
A.	Angela Merkel
B.	Hillary Clinton
C.	Christine Lagarde
D.	Michelle Obama
Answer» B. Hillary Clinton

Discussion

195104.	Who amongst the following has been appointed the new Director General of DRDO?
A.	GS Reddy
B.	Aravind Subramaniam
C.	Selvin Christopher
D.	K.N. Shankara
Answer» D. K.N. Shankara

Discussion

195105.	Kamalasagar border haat is organized on the International border between India u0026 which other nation:
A.	Bhutan
B.	Nepal
C.	Bangladesh
D.	Pakistan
Answer» D. Pakistan

Discussion

195106.	Who amongst the following cricketers was awarded with the CEAT lifetime achievement award?
A.	Kapil Dev
B.	Sunil Gavaskar
C.	Dilip Vengsarkar
D.	Mohinder Amarnath
Answer» B. Sunil Gavaskar

Discussion

195107.	Which of the following Indian states decided to withdraw AFSPA from the remaining areas where it was still applicable?
A.	Arunachal Pradesh
B.	Tripura
C.	Jammu and Kashmir
D.	Manipur
Answer» C. Jammu and Kashmir

Discussion

195108.	As per the Finance Ministry of India, how many households in India have been brought under Centre's Social Security Schemes until now:
A.	3-4.5 crore
B.	4.7-7.2 crore
C.	7.5-8 crore
D.	14-117.2 crore
Answer» D. 14-117.2 crore

Discussion

195109.	Which of the following Indian states most recently adopted a satelite tracking system to check forest fires?
A.	Arunachal Pradesh
B.	Jammu u0026 Kashmir
C.	Himachal Pradesh
D.	Uttarakhand
Answer» D. Uttarakhand

Discussion

195110.	China recently discovered its largest oil deposit in which province:
A.	Hainan
B.	Shandong
C.	Shaanxi
D.	Sichuan
Answer» D. Sichuan

Discussion

195111.	Who amongst the following will be chairing the NASSCOM Cyber Security Task Force?
A.	Sam Pitroda
B.	Rahul Khullar
C.	Rajendra Pawar
D.	Kiran Karnik
Answer» D. Kiran Karnik

Discussion

195112.	Which Indian state government initiated the Sloth Habitat project?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Gujarat
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Haryana
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh

Discussion

195113.	Which f the following statements is NOT correct about the World's first artifical molecular pump:
A.	It imitates the pumping mechanism of life-sustaining proteins
B.	It can move small molecules around living cells to metabolize and store energy from food
C.	The energy stored in their pump can not power artificial muscles but can power other molecular machines
D.	It draws power from chemical reactions and drive molecules step-by step from a low-energy state to a high-energy state
Answer» D. It draws power from chemical reactions and drive molecules step-by step from a low-energy state to a high-energy state

Discussion

195114.	Cyber Security Task Force to build India as a global hub for providing cyber security solutions was most recently set up in India by:
A.	NASSCOM
B.	DEITY
C.	Defence Ministry
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. DEITY

Discussion

195115.	Which of the following is the first Indian channel to e dedicated to farmers of the country?
A.	DD Krishi
B.	DD Krishi Darshan
C.	DD Kisan
D.	DD Kisan Sewa
Answer» D. DD Kisan Sewa

Discussion

195116.	Which of the following is NOT correct about Sloth Bears?
A.	Sloth bearis a diurnal species of bears found in India
B.	It has been categorised as vulnerable by IUCN
C.	It is an omnivorous animal
D.	None of the above
Answer» B. It has been categorised as vulnerable by IUCN

Discussion

195117.	Muhammadu Buhari took over as the president of:
A.	Jordan
B.	South Sudan
C.	Nigeria
D.	Libya
Answer» D. Libya

Discussion

195118.	Who amongst the following Indian women is not amongst Forbes magazine’s 12th annual list of World’s 100 most powerful women?
A.	Arundhati Bhattacharya
B.	Medha Patkar
C.	Chanda Kochar
D.	Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
Answer» C. Chanda Kochar

Discussion

195119.	Who amongst the following was named the CEAT International Cricketer of the year 2015?
A.	Steve Smith
B.	Kumara Sangakkara
C.	Mitchell Starc
D.	AB de Villiers
Answer» C. Mitchell Starc

Discussion

195120.	Manoj Misra has been appointed the CMD of which of the following:
A.	New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
B.	National Insurance Company Limited
C.	United Insurance Company Ltd
D.	National Fertilizers Ltd
Answer» E.

Discussion

195121.	The 10-member committee to review and revitalise public private partnership (PPP) mode of infrastructure development willbe headed by:
A.	PJ Nayak
B.	Vijay Kelkar
C.	GC Saxena
D.	Nachiket Mor
Answer» C. GC Saxena

Discussion

195122.	Sunil D’Souza has been appointed as Managing Director of which of the following home appliance makers:
A.	LG Electronics
B.	Whirlpool
C.	Samsung
D.	Panasonic
Answer» C. Samsung

Discussion

195123.	How many users could Facebook's Internet.org initiative attract till most recently?
A.	1 Lakh
B.	2 Lakh
C.	4 Lakh
D.	8 Lakh
Answer» E.

Discussion

195124.	The centre most recentlly cleared 21 FDI proposals worth Rs 281 crore except:
A.	Blue Dart Express’s proposal to acquire shares in Blue Dart Aviation Ltd
B.	The proposal of Quickjet Cargo Airlines to increase foreign shareholding in the company to 74 per cent from 62.34 per cent
C.	Forever Living Imports (India) Pvt Ltd’s Rs 18.30-crore proposal to undertake single brand retailing of ‘Forever’ brand products
D.	Kotak Mahindra Bank’s proposal to hike foreign investment limit in the bank to 55 per cent
Answer» E.

Discussion

195125.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Information technology is fast becoming a very important field of activity in India.Reason (R) : Software is one of the major exports of the country and India has a very strong base in hardware.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195126.	Who won the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, 2015:
A.	Sebastian Vettel
B.	Lewis Hamilton
C.	Nico Rosberg
D.	Valtteri Bottas
Answer» D. Valtteri Bottas

Discussion

195127.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Dolly was the first cloned mammal.Reason (R) : Dolly was produced by in vitro fertilization.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false

Discussion

195128.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) :Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting Bt gene.Reason (R) : The Bt gene is derived from a bacterium.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195129.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The same face of the Moon is always presented to the Earth.Reason (R) : The Moon rotates about its own axis in 23 1/2 days which is about the same time that it takes to orbit the Earth.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195130.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) :To orbit around Sun,the planet Mars takes lesser time than taken by the Earth.Reason (R) : The diameter of the planet Mars is less than that of the Earth.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» E.

Discussion

195131.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) :Existence of human life on Venus is highly improbable.Reason (R) : Venus has extremely high level of carbon dioxide in its atmosphere.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195132.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) :In India,every state has a High court in its territory.Reason (R) : The Consitution of India provides for a High Court in each state.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» E.

Discussion

195133.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The reservation of thirty three percent of seats for womwn in parliament and State Legislature does not require Constitutional Amendment.Reason (R) : Political parties contesting elections can allocate thirty-three per cent of seats they contest to women candidates without any constitutional amendment.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» E.

Discussion

195134.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Areas lying within five to eight degrees latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfall through -out the year.Reason (R) : High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain to fall mostly in the afternoons near the equator.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195135.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Unlike temperate forests, the tropical rain forests, if cleared,can yield productive farmland that can support intensive agriculture for several years even without chemical fertilizers.Reason (R) : The primary productivity of the tropical rain forest is very high when compared to that of temperate forests.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» E.

Discussion

195136.	Which of the following banks recently launched its voicepasswordfacility for using voice recognition to carry on banking transactions?
A.	Yes Bank
B.	HDFC
C.	Axis
D.	ICICI
Answer» E.

Discussion

195137.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the Equator.Reason (R) : High insolation and strong convection currents occur over the Equator In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195138.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude.Reason (R) : The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to temperature.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195139.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone.Reason (R) :Air descends in the centre of the cyclone.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195140.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Anticyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low.Reason (R) : Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperatures.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false

Discussion

195141.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : In Australia,cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk.Reason (R) : Australians are traditionally non-vegetarians.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false

Discussion

195142.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : 60 Degree -65 Degree latitudes in both the hemispheres have low pressure belt instead of high pressure.Reason (R) : The low pressure areas are permanent over oceans rather than on land.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false

Discussion

195143.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughtout the year.Reason (R) : High temperatures and high humidity cause Convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195144.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Chile continues to be an important producer of copper in the world.Reason (R) : Chile is endowed with the world's largest deposit of porphyry copper.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Discussion

195145.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual.Reason (R) : The Neap Tide unlike the spring Tide occurs on the new moon instead of in the Full Moon.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false

Discussion

195146.	Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The percentage of net sown area in the total area of Andhra Pradesh is less as compared to that of West Bengal.Reason (R) : The soil of most of the Andhra Pradesh is laterite.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195147.	Assertion (A) : Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid -rain.Reason (R) : Oxides of carbon are emitted when coal burns.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» C. A is true but R is false

Discussion

195148.	Assertion (A) : The eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast.Reason (R) : The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195149.	Assertion (A) : Ganga Plain is the most densely populated part of India.Reason (R) : Ganga is the most harnessed river of India.
A.	Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B.	Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C.	A is true but R is false
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» D. A is false but R is true

Discussion

195150.	Which of the following countries most recently enacted a law banning undesirable NGO's in the country?
A.	United Kingdom
B.	China
C.	Russia
D.	United States
Answer» D. United States

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge.

In terms of the number of hungry people, which of the following countries is at the top?

Martmobi was recently acquired by:

Who amongst the following has topped the list of Forbes' World's 100 most powerful women?

Who amongst the following has been appointed the new Director General of DRDO?

Kamalasagar border haat is organized on the International border between India u0026 which other nation:

Who amongst the following cricketers was awarded with the CEAT lifetime achievement award?

Which of the following Indian states decided to withdraw AFSPA from the remaining areas where it was still applicable?

As per the Finance Ministry of India, how many households in India have been brought under Centre's Social Security Schemes until now:

Which of the following Indian states most recently adopted a satelite tracking system to check forest fires?

China recently discovered its largest oil deposit in which province:

Who amongst the following will be chairing the NASSCOM Cyber Security Task Force?

Which Indian state government initiated the Sloth Habitat project?

Which f the following statements is NOT correct about the World's first artifical molecular pump:

Cyber Security Task Force to build India as a global hub for providing cyber security solutions was most recently set up in India by:

Which of the following is the first Indian channel to e dedicated to farmers of the country?

Which of the following is NOT correct about Sloth Bears?

Muhammadu Buhari took over as the president of:

Who amongst the following Indian women is not amongst Forbes magazine’s 12th annual list of World’s 100 most powerful women?

Who amongst the following was named the CEAT International Cricketer of the year 2015?

Manoj Misra has been appointed the CMD of which of the following:

The 10-member committee to review and revitalise public private partnership (PPP) mode of infrastructure development willbe headed by:

Sunil D’Souza has been appointed as Managing Director of which of the following home appliance makers:

How many users could Facebook's Internet.org initiative attract till most recently?

The centre most recentlly cleared 21 FDI proposals worth Rs 281 crore except:

Who won the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, 2015:

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Dolly was the first cloned mammal.Reason (R) : Dolly was produced by in vitro fertilization.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) :Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting Bt gene.Reason (R) : The Bt gene is derived from a bacterium.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The same face of the Moon is always presented to the Earth.Reason (R) : The Moon rotates about its own axis in 23 1/2 days which is about the same time that it takes to orbit the Earth.

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) :To orbit around Sun,the planet Mars takes lesser time than taken by the Earth.Reason (R) : The diameter of the planet Mars is less than that of the Earth.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) :Existence of human life on Venus is highly improbable.Reason (R) : Venus has extremely high level of carbon dioxide in its atmosphere.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) :In India,every state has a High court in its territory.Reason (R) : The Consitution of India provides for a High Court in each state.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Which of the following banks recently launched its voicepasswordfacility for using voice recognition to carry on banking transactions?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the Equator.Reason (R) : High insolation and strong convection currents occur over the Equator In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude.Reason (R) : The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to temperature.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone.Reason (R) :Air descends in the centre of the cyclone.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : In Australia,cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk.Reason (R) : Australians are traditionally non-vegetarians.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughtout the year.Reason (R) : High temperatures and high humidity cause Convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the following statements:Assertion (A) : Chile continues to be an important producer of copper in the world.Reason (R) : Chile is endowed with the world's largest deposit of porphyry copper.In the context of above two statements, Which one of the following is correct ?

Assertion (A) : Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid -rain.Reason (R) : Oxides of carbon are emitted when coal burns.

Assertion (A) : The eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast.Reason (R) : The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.

Assertion (A) : Ganga Plain is the most densely populated part of India.Reason (R) : Ganga is the most harnessed river of India.

Which of the following countries most recently enacted a law banning undesirable NGO's in the country?