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

1. Who among the following is the author of the book 'Born Again on the Mountain'?

a. Pratap Reddy

b. Arunima Sinha

c. Prathima Choudry

d. Aruna Sharma

2. MINT is a newly developed acronym for group of countries which are promising investment destination. Which of the following correctly represents MINT countries?

a. Myanmar, India, Nepal and Thailand

b. Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey

c. Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria and Thailand

d. Mexico, India, Nepal and Turkey

3. In 2014, four new vaccines have been introduced into India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Which among the following is not among them?

a. Rubella

b. Rotavirus

c. Oral Polio Vaccine

d. Japanese encephalitis

4. With reference to FDI in retail in India, which among the following statements is / are correct?

a. 100% FDI in single-brand retail and multibrand retail is permitted

b. 100% FDI in single-brand retail and 51% FDI in multibrand retail is permitted

c. 100% FDI in multibrand retail is permitted

d. 100% FDI in single-brand retail and 26% FDI in multibrand retail is permitted

5. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is associated with which one of the following cities?

a. Kochi

b. Pune

c. Mumbai

d. Mysore

6. 'Twenty Years in a Decade' is an autobiography of ________?

a. Shah Rukh Khan

b. Aamir Khan

c. Amitabh Bachchan

d. Mukesh Ambani

7. What is the name of the only novel written by Charlie Chaplin that is being made public for the first time?

a. Limelight

b. The Comedian

c. Footlight

d. A Memory Never Fade

8. Which among the following carat value corresponds to 75% purity of Gold?

a. 16 Carat

b. 17 Carat

c. 18 Carat

d. 20 Carat

9. The MIKT is an acronym referring to the emerging economies of ________?

a. Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey

b. Mexico, India, South Korea and Taiwan

c. Morocco, Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey

d. Mexico, India, South Korea and Taiwan

10. The 'Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE)' is the world's largest high-altitude telescope to be set up in Ladakh for detection of ________?

a. Ultraviolet Rays

b. Cosmic Rays

c. Gamma Rays

d. Asteroids

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Soak bengal gram overnight in sufficient water. Drain and pressure cook the grams in sufficient water till soft. Drain the water and store it aside.In a bowl, take the chanas and mash them lightly. In a different bowl, take yogurt, gram flour, turmeric powder, salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and mix well taking care not to form any lumps.Add green chillies and mix. Add one cup of the reserved liquid and mix.In a pan, heat the ghee and add asafoetida, cumin seeds to it and cook till light brown.Pour in the yogurt mixture and stir well.Once cooked, add gram, salt and leftover water. Bring it to a boil and cook for five minutes.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.