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This section includes 200950 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 195301. |
Which one of the following Union Ministries implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry ) ? |
| A. | Ministry of Agriculture |
| B. | Ministry of Science and Technology |
| C. | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy |
| D. | Ministry of Rural Development |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195302. |
From which one of the following did India buy the Barak anti-missile defence systems ? |
| A. | Israel |
| B. | France |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» B. France | |
| 195303. |
Selene -1, the lunar orbiter mission belongs to which one of the followings ? |
| A. | China |
| B. | European Unio |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» D. USA | |
| 195304. |
ISRO successfully conducted a rocket test using cryogenic engines in the year 2007. Where is the test-stand used for the purpose,located ? |
| A. | Balasore |
| B. | Thiruvananthapuram |
| C. | Mahendragiri |
| D. | Karwar |
| Answer» D. Karwar | |
| 195305. |
Which one of the following is a spacecraft ? |
| A. | Apophis |
| B. | Cassini |
| C. | Spitzer |
| D. | TechSar |
| Answer» C. Spitzer | |
| 195306. |
Which of the following banks cut its rating for Indian markets toUnderweightrecently: |
| A. | World Bank |
| B. | HSBC |
| C. | Standard Chartered |
| D. | None of the bank |
| Answer» C. Standard Chartered | |
| 195307. |
The first BRICS Cup, an under 17 football tournament will be held in: |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | India |
| D. | South Africa |
| Answer» D. South Africa | |
| 195308. |
What is the Galileo Project which has been in news recently ? |
| A. | An intercountry programme of missile shield developed by the united states of America |
| B. | A project developed by India with assiatance from Canada |
| C. | An environmental protection project being developed by Japan |
| D. | A multi-satellite navigation project being developed by the European Union |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195309. |
Consider the following statements:1. Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) in respect of carbon credits is one of the Kyoto Protocol Mechanisms.2. Under the CDM, the projects handled pertain only to the Annex-I countries.Which of the statemets given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 195310. |
The term 'Prisoner's Dilemmais associated with which one ofthe following ? |
| A. | A technique in glass manufacture |
| B. | A term used in shipping industry |
| C. | A situation under the Game Theory |
| D. | Name of a supercomputer |
| Answer» D. Name of a supercomputer | |
| 195311. |
How many members would the Joint Committee on Land Bill have: |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 40 |
| Answer» D. 40 | |
| 195312. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Person ) List-II (Known As)A. John C Mather 1. Co-founder of MicrosoftB. Michael Griffin 2. Space Walker C. Paul G Allen 3. Administrator of NASAD. Piers Sellers 4. Nobel Prize Winner,2006 in Physics |
| A. | A-(4),B-(1),C-(3),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(1),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(1),D-(2) |
| D. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) |
| Answer» D. A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) | |
| 195313. |
Match List-I with List-II and select correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Company ) List-II (Major Area/Product )A. Chevron 1. Wind energyB. ATu0026T 2. OilC. AMD 3. Telephone, internetD. Enercon GmbH 4. Microprocessor |
| A. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(2),D-(1) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) |
| D. | A-(4),B-(1),C-(2),D-(3) |
| Answer» D. A-(4),B-(1),C-(2),D-(3) | |
| 195314. |
Namami Gange Programme will be implemented by: |
| A. | National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), and State Programme Management Groups (SPMGs) |
| B. | National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) only |
| C. | State Programme Management Groups (SPMGs) only |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) only | |
| 195315. |
Consider the following statements:1. In November,2006,DRDO successfully conducted the interception test using Prithvi-II missile.2. Prithvi -II is a surface -to-surface missile and can be deployed to guard the metros against air attacks.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 195316. |
NASA's Deep Impact space mission was employed to take detailed pictures of which comet nucleus ? |
| A. | Halley's comet |
| B. | Hale-Bopp |
| C. | Hyakutake |
| D. | Tempell |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195317. |
Which is the correct chronological sequence of the major events given below ?1. SLV-3 Launch.2. Formation of Bangladesh.3. Sikkim becomes 22 nd State of the Indian Union.4. Pokharan-I test. Select the correct answer using the code given below : |
| A. | 2-4-3-1 |
| B. | 3-1-2-4 |
| C. | 2-1-3-4 |
| D. | 3-4-2-1 |
| Answer» B. 3-1-2-4 | |
| 195318. |
MCA-21 is a major initiative taken up by the Government of India in which one of the following areas ? |
| A. | Foreign direct investment in India |
| B. | Attracting international tourists |
| C. | E-governance |
| D. | Modernization of airports |
| Answer» D. Modernization of airports | |
| 195319. |
For the next 5 years, Namami Gange programme will have a budget outlay of: |
| A. | Rs 1000 crore |
| B. | Rs 5000 crore |
| C. | Rs 10,000 crore |
| D. | Rs 20,000 crore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195320. |
How much disinvestment in NTPC u0026 IOCL has been approved by the Union Cabinet recently? |
| A. | 5% and 10% respectively |
| B. | 15% and 10% respectively |
| C. | 10% and 5% respectively |
| D. | 10% each |
| Answer» B. 15% and 10% respectively | |
| 195321. |
Consider the following statements in respect of India's advanced satellite INSAT-4A:1. INSAT-4A was launched in December,2005 from New Mexico.2. The European commercial launch service provider Arianespace was associated with the launch of INSAT-4A.3. Tata -sky-a digital cable service provider is associated with DTH television broadcasting services from INSAT -4A.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2,only |
| C. | 2 and 3,only |
| D. | 1 and 3,only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3,only | |
| 195322. |
Who is the CEO of Housing.com? |
| A. | Rahul Yadav |
| B. | Sachin Bansal |
| C. | Vineet Saxena |
| D. | Sumit Jain |
| Answer» B. Sachin Bansal | |
| 195323. |
In which one of the following areas did the Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Research make significant progress in the year 2005 ? |
| A. | Reprocessing the uranium-plutonium mixed carbide fuel of the Fast Breeder Test Reactor |
| B. | New applications of radioisotopes in metallurgy |
| C. | A new technology for production ofheavy water |
| D. | A new technology for high level nuclear waste management |
| Answer» B. New applications of radioisotopes in metallurgy | |
| 195324. |
Which two teams will be competing in the UEFA Champions League final 2015? |
| A. | Juventus u0026 Bayern Munich |
| B. | Real Madrid u0026 Barcelona |
| C. | Barcelona u0026 Juventus |
| D. | Bayern Munich u0026 Barcelona |
| Answer» D. Bayern Munich u0026 Barcelona | |
| 195325. |
Param Padma, which was in news recently,is |
| A. | a,new Civilian Award instituted by the Government of India |
| B. | the name of a supercomputer developed by India |
| C. | the name given to a proposed network of canals linking northern and southern rivers of India |
| D. | a software programme to facilitate e-governance in Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» C. the name given to a proposed network of canals linking northern and southern rivers of India | |
| 195326. |
Consider the following statements:1. Kyoto Protocol came into force in the year 2005.2. Kyoto Protocol deals primarily with the depletition of the Ozone layer.3. Methane as a greenhouse gas is more harmful than carbon dioxide.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1 only | |
| 195327. |
Conisder the following statements:1. Smart Card is a plastic card with an embedded microchip.2. Digital technology is primarily used with new physical communication medium such as satellite and fibre optics transmission.3. A digital library is a collection of documents in an organized electronic form available on the Internet only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195328. |
Which state in India became the first to issue Soil Health Card to farmers? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» C. Haryana | |
| 195329. |
INSAT-3E, India's communication satellite,was launched in 2003 from |
| A. | French Guiana |
| B. | Seychelles |
| C. | Mauritius |
| D. | Mauritania |
| Answer» B. Seychelles | |
| 195330. |
Consider the following statements:1. Indira Gandhi centre for Atomic Research uses fast reactor technology 2. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration is engaged in heavy water production.3. Indian Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Zircon for India's Nuclear Programme beside other rare earth products.Which of the statements given above are correct ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 195331. |
INS Trishul acquired by the Indian Navy in 2003 has been built by |
| A. | Israel |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | France |
| Answer» D. France | |
| 195332. |
Which of the following pairs is not correcttly matched ? |
| A. | Reinhold Messner:Computer Technology |
| B. | Harlow Shapley:Astronomy |
| C. | Gregor Mendel:Hereditary Theory |
| D. | Godfrey Hounsfield:CT Scan |
| Answer» B. Harlow Shapley:Astronomy | |
| 195333. |
he Lives of Othersthat won the United Kingdom’s Encore Award for the best second novel has been written by: |
| A. | Aravind Adiga |
| B. | Shayantani Ghosh |
| C. | Amitava Ghosh |
| D. | Neel Mukherjee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195334. |
Who has been appointed as MD u0026 CEO of Bharti AXA General Insurance? |
| A. | Nikesh Arora |
| B. | Deepak Iyer |
| C. | Milind Chalisgaonkar |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Milind Chalisgaonkar | |
| 195335. |
In context of the latest appointments of Governors to six states, choose which of the following has not been correctly matched:nA Jharkhand: Droupadi MurmunB Manipur: Dr. Syed AhmednC Tripura: V. ShanmuganthannD Mizoram: Nirbhay Sharma |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Only C |
| C. | Both A u0026 C |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Both A u0026 C | |
| 195336. |
Which Indian actor is starring in an American Television seriesQuanticoto be started in 2015? |
| A. | Deepika Padukone |
| B. | Sunny Leone |
| C. | Priyanka Chopra |
| D. | Sherlyn Chopra |
| Answer» D. Sherlyn Chopra | |
| 195337. |
Which Indian state government inked MoU with Google to build biggest campus outside US in its capital city? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Telangana |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195338. |
What is the name of the next upgrade of Google's Android Operatiing System? |
| A. | Android J |
| B. | Android K |
| C. | Android M |
| D. | Android O |
| Answer» D. Android O | |
| 195339. |
Which of the following NGO's had filed the petition that led to the historic judgement of the SC banning use of photos of politicians on Government ads? |
| A. | Parivartan |
| B. | Association for Democratic Rights |
| C. | Common Cause |
| D. | Bhoomi |
| Answer» D. Bhoomi | |
| 195340. |
In a recent historic judgement, the Supreme Court permitted the use of photographs of which three constitutional authorities only in government funded advertisements? |
| A. | President, Prime Minister and CJI |
| B. | President, Prime Minister and CAG |
| C. | Prime Minister, CAG and Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. President, Prime Minister and CAG | |
| 195341. |
Which Committee has been appointed by finance ministry to look in to the issue of MAT tax on FIIs |
| A. | Jagdish Bhagwati |
| B. | A P Shah |
| C. | R P Singh |
| D. | Bimal Jalan |
| Answer» C. R P Singh | |
| 195342. |
Sportsperson Vikas Gowda is related to which sport |
| A. | Chess |
| B. | Tennis |
| C. | Badminton |
| D. | Discus Thrower |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195343. |
Who has been appointed as Minister of state for employment in British Government |
| A. | Swaraj Paul |
| B. | Manbir Singh |
| C. | Priti Patel |
| D. | Pooja Misra |
| Answer» D. Pooja Misra | |
| 195344. |
Who has been appointed as acting chairman of National Human Rights Commission |
| A. | M. Pankaj |
| B. | Markandey Katju |
| C. | Cyriac Joseph |
| D. | Swatenter Kumar |
| Answer» D. Swatenter Kumar | |
| 195345. |
Who has received UNC's 2015 award for teaching excellence |
| A. | R.P. Maharishi |
| B. | Sivanadane Mandjiny |
| C. | P. Raghvan |
| D. | Pankaj Sinngh |
| Answer» C. P. Raghvan | |
| 195346. |
Who has been appointed as chairman of National Safety Council |
| A. | Sumitra Singh |
| B. | Pankaj Misra |
| C. | Bhaskar Reddy |
| D. | Satish Reddy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 195347. |
National Technology Day, 2015 marked the 17th anniversary of: |
| A. | Pokhran Nuclear Tests |
| B. | Discovery of Raman Effect |
| C. | Discovery of Higgs Boson |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Discovery of Raman Effect | |
| 195348. |
Who has been ranked as Asia's wealthiest entrepreneur under the age of 40, according to the Wealth-X list? |
| A. | Sachin Bansal |
| B. | Arun Pudur |
| C. | Ashutosh Lawania |
| D. | Vineet Saxena |
| Answer» C. Ashutosh Lawania | |
| 195349. |
Dadasaheb Phalke Awards were first presented in which year: |
| A. | 1959 |
| B. | 1969 |
| C. | 1979 |
| D. | 1989 |
| Answer» C. 1979 | |
| 195350. |
The number of Asiatic lions in Gir sanctuary of Gujarat and its surrounding areas has gone up to: |
| A. | 330 |
| B. | 376 |
| C. | 414 |
| D. | 523 |
| Answer» E. | |