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601. |
India’s space agency ISRO plans to launch GSLV-Mark III soon. With this launch vehicle, ISRO will be capable of placing satellites weighing __________into the geosynchronous transfer orbit. |
A. | 1,500 kg |
B. | 2,500 kg |
C. | 3,000 kg |
D. | 4,500 kg and above |
Answer» E. | |
602. |
Pulitzer Prize is given for contribution in the field of— |
A. | Literature |
B. | Sports |
C. | Politics |
D. | Cinema |
E. | None of these |
Answer» B. Sports | |
603. |
The speaker of the Lok Sabha: |
A. | Has no right to vote |
B. | Votes like any other member of the Lok Sabha |
C. | Has two votes-one in ordinary course and another in case of tie |
D. | Votes only in case of tie |
Answer» E. | |
604. |
India recently reviewed its trade relation policy with Russia. What are the main exports from India to Russia ? Pharmaceuticals Apparel and Clothing Tea and Coffee |
A. | Only 1 |
B. | Only 2 |
C. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
D. | Only 2 and 3 |
E. | Only 1 and 2 |
Answer» B. Only 2 | |
605. |
Which among the following events took place immediately before the massacre at Jallianwalla Bagh? |
A. | Partition of Bengal |
B. | llbert Bill |
C. | Passage of the Rowlatt Act |
D. | Minto-Morley Reforms |
Answer» D. Minto-Morley Reforms | |
606. |
India’s IREDA and US-Exim Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the US Exim Bank will provide USD one bn for medium and long-term loans. IREDA is associated with |
A. | Insurance |
B. | Renewable energy |
C. | Rural employment |
D. | Irrigation |
Answer» C. Rural employment | |
607. |
The World Toilet Day is observed on |
A. | 11/9/2015 12:00:00 AM |
B. | 11/11/2015 12:00:00 AM |
C. | 11/15/2015 12:00:00 AM |
D. | 11/19/2015 12:00:00 AM |
Answer» E. | |
608. |
In which one of the following States Sariska Tiger Reserve is located ? |
A. | M. P. |
B. | U. P. |
C. | Orissa |
D. | Gujarat |
E. | Rajasthan |
Answer» F. | |
609. |
India’s population is approximately— |
A. | 1 billion |
B. | 1•5 billion |
C. | 1•75 billion |
D. | 1•21 billion |
E. | 1•6 billion |
Answer» E. 1•6 billion | |
610. |
According to current regulations for banks, an asset is classified as non-performing when it remains overdue for how many days? |
A. | 30 |
B. | 60 |
C. | 90 |
D. | 120 |
Answer» D. 120 | |
611. |
Which of the following is the Capital of Vietnam ? |
A. | Jakarta |
B. | Manila |
C. | Hanoi |
D. | Prague |
E. | Suva |
Answer» D. Prague | |
612. |
How many members can be nominated to the Rajya sabha by president of India ? |
A. | 10 |
B. | 12 |
C. | 11 |
D. | 17 |
Answer» C. 11 | |
613. |
As published in various newspapers India and European Union are trying to finalize a free trade pact. How will this helps India and EU ? Both the parties will be able to export-import goods without tariffs, quotas and preferences on most of the goods and services traded between them. The European Union will have to accept all payments in rupees only whereas India will accept all payments for its exports in Euro only. The Dollar will have no role in this business. Both parties will have to decide the total value of trade between them in advance and will be bound to obey the commitment made thus. |
A. | Only 1 |
B. | Only 2 |
C. | Only 3 |
D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
E. | None of these |
Answer» B. Only 2 | |
614. |
As per the decision taken by the Govt. of India recently, “Bamboo is a liberated item now”. What does it really mean? (A) Bamboo, henceforth will be treated as a minor forest produce only. (B) Now villagers are free to sell bamboo in their community forest areas. (C) Gramsabha is given right to issue transport passes to legally transport the produce. |
A. | Only A |
B. | Only B |
C. | Only C |
D. | All A, B and C |
E. | None of these |
Answer» E. None of these | |
615. |
Which of the following is grown as a vegetable ? |
A. | Groundnut |
B. | Cotton seed |
C. | Custard apple |
D. | Radish |
E. | Castor |
Answer» E. Castor | |
616. |
Who among the following is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of India at present ? |
A. | Dr. Manmohan Singh |
B. | Shri Kapil Sibal |
C. | Shri Kamal Nath |
D. | Shri S. M. Krishna |
E. | None of these |
Answer» E. None of these | |
617. |
Expand the term SWIFT— |
A. | Society for Worldwide Inter-national Financial Telecommunications |
B. | Society for Worldwide Inter-bank Financial Telecommunications |
C. | Society for Worldwide Inter-national Financial Transfers |
D. | Society for Worldwide Inter-bank Fiscal Transactions |
E. | None of these |
Answer» C. Society for Worldwide Inter-national Financial Transfers | |
618. |
World’s largest Diamond Bourse was recently inaugurated in— |
A. | New Delhi |
B. | Kolkata |
C. | Hyderabad |
D. | Jaipur |
E. | Mumbai |
Answer» F. | |
619. |
The World Habitat Day is observed on which of the following dates ? |
A. | October 24 |
B. | October 14 |
C. | November 4 |
D. | November 14 |
E. | None of these |
Answer» F. | |
620. |
Which of the following organisations maintains the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) ? |
A. | RBI |
B. | NABARD |
C. | SIDBI |
D. | LIC |
E. | None of these |
Answer» C. SIDBI | |
621. |
The govt has launched GIS based decision support system to expedite forest clearance for development projects in New Delhi. GIS stands for |
A. | Geographical Information System |
B. | Geological Information System |
C. | Graphical Information System |
D. | Geothermal Information System |
Answer» B. Geological Information System | |
622. |
Who among the following is a famous cine actor/actress ? |
A. | Kiran Desai |
B. | Vikram Chandra |
C. | Sonam Kapoor |
D. | V. V. S. Laxman |
E. | Pankaj Advani |
Answer» D. V. V. S. Laxman | |
623. |
The central govt is pressing to implement GST to accelerate the growth of the economy. Expand the term GST? |
A. | Goods and Sovereign Tax |
B. | Gross Services Tax |
C. | Graded Services Tax |
D. | Goods and Services Tax |
Answer» E. | |
624. |
Which of the following is the name of the scheme launched by the Govt. of India for adolescent girls ? (Launched in November 2010) |
A. | Swawlamban |
B. | SABALA |
C. | Aadhar |
D. | ASHA |
E. | None of these |
Answer» C. Aadhar | |
625. |
In which of the following languages was the Ghadar Journal was first published ? |
A. | Urdu |
B. | English |
C. | Pushtu |
D. | Punjabi |
Answer» B. English | |
626. |
India recently signed a Defence Deal with Israel. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the same ? India will purchase a stateof-the-art air defence system from Israel at a whopping cost of US $ 1•4 billion. A complex of 5 ordinance plants would be established in Nalanda. Israel will develop a seaborne and shore-based system to protect India from missile attacks on it. |
A. | Only 1 |
B. | Only 2 |
C. | Only 3 |
D. | Both 1 and 3 |
E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
Answer» B. Only 2 | |
627. |
What is the maximum number of free transactions that can be undertaken by a customer by using ATM of other bank in a month ? |
A. | 2 per month |
B. | 5 per month |
C. | 10 per month |
D. | 15 per month |
E. | No such restriction |
Answer» C. 10 per month | |
628. |
I can't make a decision. I keep ............. my mind. Fill in the blank with the correct option : |
A. | change |
B. | changed |
C. | changing |
D. | changes |
Answer» D. changes | |
629. |
Which of the following countries won the Hockey World Cup 2010 ? |
A. | Spain |
B. | England |
C. | India |
D. | Australia |
E. | None of these |
Answer» E. None of these | |
630. |
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) plays a key role in relief operation in cases of natural calamities in India. Who among the following is the chairman of the NDMA? |
A. | Muzaffar Ahmad |
B. | M Shashidhar Reddy |
C. | Rajnath Singh |
D. | Narendra Modi |
Answer» E. | |
631. |
Who among the following is current Revenue Secretary of India? |
A. | Shaktikanta Das |
B. | Sumit Bose |
C. | RS Gujral |
D. | Arvind Mayaram |
Answer» B. Sumit Bose | |
632. |
Which one of the following factors influence working capital of a unit ? |
A. | Seasonality of operations only |
B. | Production Policy only |
C. | Suppliers Term only |
D. | Only (A) and (B) |
E. | All (A), (B) and (C) |
Answer» F. | |
633. |
India is not self-sufficient in the production of— |
A. | Sugar |
B. | Milk |
C. | Wheat |
D. | Edible oil |
E. | Jute |
Answer» F. | |
634. |
The name of Mr. Jacob Zuma was in news recently as his party has won the general election in his country with landslide victory. Mr. Zuma is from which country ? |
A. | Algeria |
B. | Lebanon |
C. | South Africa |
D. | Venezuela |
E. | None of these |
Answer» D. Venezuela | |
635. |
The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has cleared the long-pending proposal of which of the following banks to hike foreign holding in the bank to 74 per cent recently? |
A. | ICICI Bank |
B. | Axis Bank |
C. | Federal Bank |
D. | HDFC Bank |
Answer» E. | |
636. |
Which of the following Summits took place in Hanoi in October 2010 ? |
A. | ASEAN Summit |
B. | SAARC Summit |
C. | G-20 Summit |
D. | G-8 Summit |
E. | None of these |
Answer» B. SAARC Summit | |
637. |
Which of the following is the name of the process available to common people to seek court’s intervention in matters of public interest ? |
A. | Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
B. | Habeas Corpus |
C. | Ordinance |
D. | Residuary power |
E. | None of these |
Answer» B. Habeas Corpus | |
638. |
Which one of the following acts was passed recently to undo the “historic injustice done to tribals and other forest dwellers in India”? |
A. | Forest Rights Act |
B. | Right to Education Act |
C. | Human Rights Act |
D. | Civil Rights Act |
E. | Forestry Development Act |
Answer» B. Right to Education Act | |
639. |
Which of the following is the currency of China ? |
A. | Yen |
B. | Taka |
C. | Dollar |
D. | Pesso |
E. | Yuan |
Answer» F. | |
640. |
Which of the following is the name of a missile developed by India ? |
A. | Dhruva |
B. | USHA |
C. | Vivian |
D. | Trishul |
E. | PADMA |
Answer» E. PADMA | |
641. |
Which of the following is a major Tea producing state in India ? |
A. | Uttar Pradesh |
B. | Bihar |
C. | Chhattisgarh |
D. | Assam |
E. | Punjab |
Answer» E. Punjab | |
642. |
According to Economic Survey, which one of the following countries has shown highest Real GDP percentage growth during 2010 ? |
A. | USA |
B. | UK |
C. | India |
D. | Germany |
E. | China |
Answer» F. | |
643. |
Which Constitutional Article define 'Municipalities' ? |
A. | Article 243P |
B. | Article 243Q |
C. | Article 243T |
D. | Article 343U |
Answer» B. Article 243Q | |
644. |
Which of the following teams has won the men’s World Cup for Blind at Cape Town recently? |
A. | Pakistan |
B. | South Africa |
C. | India |
D. | Australia |
Answer» B. South Africa | |
645. |
Which of the following is true about the ‘Village Grain Bank Scheme’ ? The Scheme was launched to provide safeguards against starvation during the period of natural calamities or lean season. The grain banks are set up in food scarce areas like drought prone areas, hot and cold desert areas, tribal areas and inaccessible hilly areas. Village Panchayats who were running village grain banks earlier are now not authorized to run the same. Instead the authority is now given to NGOs and SHGs in the village. |
A. | Only 1 |
B. | Only 2 |
C. | Only 3 |
D. | Only 1 and 2 |
E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
Answer» B. Only 2 | |
646. |
Many times we read about SHGs in financial newspapers. What is the full form of the term ? |
A. | Small Help Groups |
B. | Self Help Groups |
C. | Small Hope in Growths |
D. | Self Hope Groups |
E. | None of these |
Answer» C. Small Hope in Growths | |
647. |
Which of the following is a programme to develop Health Services in Rural India ? |
A. | NHDP |
B. | JNNORM |
C. | ASHA |
D. | MGNREGA |
E. | RAY |
Answer» D. MGNREGA | |
648. |
Which of the following is not the synonym of the word ‘Bliss’ ? |
A. | Joy |
B. | Happiness |
C. | Felicity |
D. | None of these |
Answer» E. | |
649. |
Which of the following is not an anti poverty scheme launched by the Govt. of India ? |
A. | Bharat Nirman |
B. | MG National Rural Employment Guarantee Act |
C. | Annapurna Yojana |
D. | Antyodaya Yojana |
E. | Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana |
Answer» D. Antyodaya Yojana | |
650. |
‘’CRY’’ is the name of the organization which works for the welfare of— |
A. | Cancer Patients |
B. | Children |
C. | War victims |
D. | Senior Citizens |
E. | None of these |
Answer» C. War victims | |