General Knowledge - Current Affairs, General Awareness Quiz - Questions and Answers, GK for UPSC, Bank PO & All Exams

1. Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways :
1. Soil formation.
2. Prevention of soil erosion.
3. Recycling of waste.
4. Pollination of crops.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

a. 1,2,and 3 only.

b. 2,3 and 4 only.

c. 1 and 4 only.

d. 1,2,3 and 4 only.

2. Consider the following statements: 1. Zaminadari Association was founded in 1837 and was later known as Landholders Society2. Zamindari Association merged with the British Indian Association within a decade of its formation. 3. British Indian Association was established by Dada Bhai Naoroji Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

a. Only 1 and 2 are correct

b. Only 2 & 3 are correct

c. Only 1 & 3 are correct

d. All are correct

3. Bring out the only incorrect statement:

a. Bihar is the most flood prone state of India

b. Indira Point, the extreme South of India is located in Tamil Nadu

c. Simplipal National park is a Tiger reserve in Orissa

d. Tetanus is caused by Bacteria

4. Which among the following is the focus of 3 articles of Constitution of India viz. Articles 24, 39 & 45?

a. Minorities

b. Women

c. Children

d. Aged persons

5. In which state is located the Wheeler Island , which is used to test various missiles and other defense equipments of India?

a. Tamil Nadu

b. Odisha

c. Gujarat

d. Andhra Pradesh

6. Consider the following statements: 1. As per the Basel II accords, Banks have to maintain a minimum 8% CRAR 2. Out of 8% Banks have to keep a Tier I Capital of 5%3. In India, the Banks are required to keep the CAR of 9% at least. Which among the above statements is / are correct?

a. Only 1

b. Only 1 & 2

c. Only 1 & 3

d. All are correct statements

7. Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?

a. Elephant

b. Whale

c. Dinosaur

d. Rhinoceros

8. Consider the following statements regarding Open Market Operations in India:
1. The market for Government securities is well developed in India
2. RBI has desired capability to buy and sell Government securities.
3. Open Market Operations alone can effectively carry out the Monetary Control in India
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

a. Only 2 & 3 are correct

b. Only 1 and 2 are correct

c. Only 2 is correct

d. All are correct

9. What are the Current Sharing of Funds among the center and States in 2010-11 in Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan?

a. 60:40:00

b. 65:35:00

c. 55:45:00

d. 50:50:00

10. National Food for Work Programme, was launched in 150 districts of India in 2004. Later this programme was subsumed in which among the following programmes?

a. Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojna

b. Mahatma Gandhi NREGA

c. Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yojna

d. None of them

General Knowledge

1. World Geography -Test-01

2. World Geography -Test-02

3. World Geography -Test-03

4. Geography of India -Test-01

5. Geography of India -Test-02

6. Geography of India -Test-03

7. Geography of India -Test-04

8. Geography of India -Test-05

9. History of India - Test - 01

10. History of India - Test - 02

11. History of India - Test - 03

12. History of India - Test - 04

13. History of India - Test - 05

14. History of India - Test - 06

15. History of India - Test - 07

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