General Knowledge - General Awareness Quiz - Questions and Answers, GK 2014

1. According to the latest data released by Central Statistics Office (CSO), which among the following states has emerged as fastest growing state during 2012-13?

a. Madhya Pradesh

b. Kerala

c. Gujarat

d. Bihar

2. The 18th BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India and China) ministerial meeting on Climate Change will be held in ________?

a. Beijing

b. New Delhi

c. Durban

d. Copenhagen

3. The 'Moei' River marks the national boundary between which of the following countries?

a. Thailand and Myanmar

b. India and Bhutan

c. Thailand and Singapore

d. France and Germany

4. Who among the following is the youngest person to have reached the Mount Everest base camp at the age of 5 years?

a. Harshit Saumitra

b. Apa Sherpa

c. Pem Dorjee

d. Junko Tabei

5. In 2014, the realty show based on classical music 'Naad Bhed-The Mystery of Sound' has been selected by the Limca Book of records. Naad Bhed is a first of its kind national-level reality television show in the country on classical music aired by ________?

a. Zee Network

b. Doordarshan

c. Star Plus

d. Sun Network

6. The 'Basij Militia' is a volunteer militia force operating in which of the following countries?

a. Syria

b. Iran

c. Iraq

d. Ukraine

7. India's Himanshu Thakur is associated with which one of the following sports/events?

a. Luge

b. Alpine Skier

c. Rugby

d. Cross-country Skier

8. The Cabomba plant is a/ an ________?

a. Ornamental plant

b. Source of Bio-diesel

c. Source of Dyes & Pigments

d. Invasive species

9. The construction of irrigation dam across the Palar river has caused dispute among which two states?

a. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

b. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

c. Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

d. Karnataka and Kerala

10. Which among the following is not a correct statement about El Ni

a. It emerges after a hap of every three to seven years

b. It negatively impacts the North East monsoons in India

c. It was a reason behind 2009 droughts in India

d. All the above are correct statements

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