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

1. The Khyber tribal area, which has been restive in recent times is a region in ________?

a. Pakistan

b. Afghanistan

c. Iran

d. Iraq

2. 'Malavath Purna' who became the youngest female climber to scale the Mount Everest belongs to which state?

a. Karnataka

b. Andhra Pradesh

c. Odisha

d. West Bengal

3. The Kotas are an ethnic group who are indigenous to ________?

a. Andhra Pradesh

b. Punjab

c. Tamil Nadu

d. West Bengal

4. India has in 2014 cancelled the purchase of 197 Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) worth $1 billion due to corruption issues. Via this deal, which among the following vintage fleet of copters was to be replaced?

a. Dhruv and Rudra

b. Cheetah and Chetak

c. Rudra and Cheetah

d. Dhruv and Chetak

5. In 2014, China and the US have entered into a landmark agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions. What fraction of world's carbon dioxide emissions are produced by China and US together?

a. 30%

b. 45%

c. 55%

d. 60%

6. According to latest survey, which of the following cities is expected to become World's Top Tourist destination?

a. London

b. Bangkok

c. Paris

d. Singapore

7. Firoza Begum, who passed away in 2014, was a legendary singer in ________?

a. Rabindra Sangeet

b. Nazrul Sangeet

c. Hindustani Classical Music

d. Assamese Borgeet

8. Which among the following is NOT a correct match?

a. Boer War ? South Africa

b. Boxer War ? China

c. Mau Mau Uprising ? Kenya

d. Anyanya Rebellion ? Myanmar

9. Which among the following sites of India have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, in 2014?
1.The Great Himalayan National Park
2.Rani-ki-Vava, Gujarat
3.The Kangra valley railway
4. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Choose the correct answer from codes given below:

a. Only 1 & 2

b. Only 2 & 3

c. Only 3 & 4

d. Only 1 & 4

10. In 2014, which among the following countries has overtaken India to become the largest contributor of FDI to Nepal?

a. China

b. Russia

c. USA

d. Sri Lanka

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