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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