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This section includes 64577 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 64551. |
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the first-ever guidelines for indoor pollution. Which of the following causes indoor pollution ? |
| A. | Lighting |
| B. | Heating |
| C. | Cooking |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64552. |
As per the news published in various newspapers Pakistan has imposed 15 per cent regulatory duty on exports of cotton yarn. Why countries are required to impose regulatory duties on exports of some of their commodities while in the eyes of the layman more exports means more foreign exchange and more revenue for the Govt. ? It is done to control the exports of a commodity as it may be needed more in local markets than in foreign countries. It is done to control the general inflation in the country as the inordinate exports of various commodities create imbalance and also cost push inflation. It is a good short time measure to collect more revenue from the exports of the commodity which is in high demand in overseas markets. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 64553. |
As per the news published in major news papers/journals henceforth the Credit Card holders will be able to access their credit card information though automated interactive voice response system over the phone instead of speaking to the staff. This decision ofthe banks/credit card companies will provide— an additional hurdle to the customers as people feel comfortable in talking to the staff instead of talking to a machine. an additional security to the customers as this does not allow any staff to handle any transaction directly. some comfort to the banks as they will be able to reduce their staff strength. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| E. | Only 1 and 3 |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 64554. |
Driven by softening prices of fuel and food items, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation dropped to a five year low of_________in Oct. |
| A. | 1.33 per cent |
| B. | 1.77 per cent |
| C. | 2.38 per cent |
| D. | 2.70 per cent |
| Answer» C. 2.38 per cent | |
| 64555. |
The concept Lok Adalat is mainly to expedite cases relating to:1. Matrimonial dispute2. murder3. motor vehicle accidents4. suits relating to banksWhich one of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1,3 and 4 |
| B. | 3,4 and 5 |
| C. | 1,2 and 4 |
| D. | 1,3 |
| Answer» B. 3,4 and 5 | |
| 64556. |
India successfully test-fired it’s indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi- II missile recently. Which of the following isNOT a feature of the missile? |
| A. | It is a surface-to-surface missile with a strikerange of 350 km. |
| B. | It is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1000 kg ofwarheads. |
| C. | It is thrusted by liquid propulsion twinengines and uses advanced inertial guidancesystem with manoeuvring trajectory. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64557. |
Who among the following is the first chief minister of an Indian state who was convicted and sent to jail during holding theoffice? |
| A. | Lalu Prasad Yadav |
| B. | J Jayalalithaa |
| C. | Mayawati |
| D. | Mulayam Singh Yadav |
| Answer» C. Mayawati | |
| 64558. |
The central govt imposed president rule in which of the following states after its chief minister resigned as his party went intominority after its split with its ally recently? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» D. Haryana | |
| 64559. |
The heads of the member countries of the SAARC group as well as observer countries will address the summit in Nepal scheduled for26-27 Nov. Which of the following is Not an observer country at the SAARC 2014 summit? |
| A. | US |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64560. |
PM Narendra Modi promised to merge PIO and OCI schemes to facilitate their hassle- free travel to India. While PIO stands for Personof Indian Origin, OCI stands for |
| A. | Other Citizenship of India |
| B. | Overseas Countrymen of India |
| C. | Overseas Citizenship of India |
| D. | Other Countrymen of India |
| Answer» D. Other Countrymen of India | |
| 64561. |
The govt on 20 Nov approved Rs 43,033-cr rural electrification scheme Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana. Thisscheme will replace the existing |
| A. | Indira Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana |
| B. | Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru Grameen VidyutikaranYojana |
| D. | Lal Bahadur Shashtri Grameen VidyutikaranYojana |
| Answer» C. Jawaharlal Nehru Grameen VidyutikaranYojana | |
| 64562. |
Who among the following is NOT among the 19 Americans who will on 24 Nov receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, thecountry’s highest civilian honour for their “extraordinary contributions”? |
| A. | Meryl Streep |
| B. | Stephen Sondheim |
| C. | Tom Brokaw |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64563. |
08 * ? * 1.6 = 0.2944 |
| A. | 1.3 |
| B. | 0.4 |
| C. | 0.2 |
| D. | 2.3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64564. |
003 x 27.998 - 209.010 = ? |
| A. | 150 |
| B. | 200 |
| C. | 110 |
| D. | 240 |
| Answer» D. 240 | |
| 64565. |
009 - 419.999 - 94.989 = ? |
| A. | 6650 |
| B. | 6830 |
| C. | 6200 |
| D. | 6450 |
| Answer» B. 6830 | |
| 64566. |
The govt has launched GIS based decision support system to expedite forest clearance for development projects in NewDelhi. GIS stands for |
| A. | Geographical Information System |
| B. | Geological Information System |
| C. | Graphical Information System |
| D. | Geothermal Information System |
| Answer» B. Geological Information System | |
| 64567. |
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has crossed 75 mn accounts achieving its target two months in advance. This plan offers a RuPaydebit card with in-built accident insurance cover of |
| A. | Rs 25,000 |
| B. | Rs 40,000 |
| C. | Rs 50,000 |
| D. | Rs 100,000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64568. |
In the following number series a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number 7 9 16 27 47 77 119 |
| A. | 47 |
| B. | 77 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 16 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64569. |
In the following series a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number. 4 5 12 39 160 804 4836 |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 804 |
| C. | 39 |
| D. | 160 |
| Answer» C. 39 | |
| 64570. |
In the following number series a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number. 6 9 18 121.5 729 5467.5 49207.5 |
| A. | 729 |
| B. | 5467.5 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 18 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64571. |
As per the news published in financial newspapers, which of the following auto majors is in process to phase out its popular hatchback Santro? |
| A. | Maruti Suzuki |
| B. | Tata Motors |
| C. | Hyundai Motors |
| D. | General Motors |
| Answer» D. General Motors | |
| 64572. |
India’s IREDA and US-Exim Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the US Exim Bank will provide USDone 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 | |
| 64573. |
Which of the following films was adjudged the best film of the 45th International Film Festival of India which concluded recentlyin Panaji? |
| A. | Leviathan |
| B. | The Kindergarten Teacher |
| C. | Behaviour |
| D. | Ek Hazarachi Note |
| Answer» B. The Kindergarten Teacher | |
| 64574. |
Intra-regional trade in South Asia has doubled since the region implemented the Agreement on SAFTA. What is the expandedform of SAFTA? |
| A. | South Asian Free Transport Area |
| B. | South Asian Free Technology Area |
| C. | South Asian Free Tourism Area |
| D. | South Asian Free Trade Area |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64575. |
The govt has declared the birth anniversary (31 Oct) of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as |
| A. | National Integration Day |
| B. | National Unity Day |
| C. | National Equality Day |
| D. | National Martyr Day |
| Answer» C. National Equality Day | |
| 64576. |
Who among the following has won Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award at the ICC annual awards for 2014 announcedrecently? |
| A. | Mithali Raj |
| B. | Jenny Gunn |
| C. | Laura Marsh |
| D. | Sarah Taylor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64577. |
Which of the following is/are true about the “Gram Nyayalayas” ? These courts will be mobile courts and will function at Panchayat level. The Magistrate of these courts will go to the villages in their area of coverage and will dispose off cases of the villages there itself. Only civil suits related to the property of Rs. 5,00,000 and above will be disposed off in this way. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | Only 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3 | |