General Knowledge - General Awareness Quiz - Questions and Answers, GK 2010

1. Which of the following country was winner of the 2010 Women's Hockey World Cup?

a. Sweden

b. Argentina

c. England

d. Australia

2. Which among the following is the upper limit of sound advice of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for residential areas?

a. 50 Decibels

b. 55 Decibels

c. 60 Decibels

d. 65 Decibels

e. 70 Decibels

3. Focus-ASEAN+2 is one of the programmes of the Government of India for promotion of its exports to select region. Apart from Asean the two countries which are denoted by +2 in this programme are which of the following?

a. China & Hog Kong

b. Malaysia & Philippines

c. Australia & New Zealand

d. Japan & South Korea

e. South Korea and Sri Lanka

4. In which of the following sessions of Indian National Congress , our national anthem was first sung 27 December 1911 ?

a. Lahore

b. Calcutta

c. Delhi

d. Surat

e. Bombay

5. Which among the following political parties have supported (In principle) the demand of Harit Pradesh?

a. Indian National Congress

b. Bhartiya Janta Party

c. Bahujan Samaj Party

d. Samajwadi Party

e. Akali Dal

6. In which of the following areas, Clark R Bavin Awards are given?

a. Sports

b. Wildlife Protection

c. Films & Television

d. International Understanding

e. Journalism

7. Liming is the application of calcium and magnesium rich materials to soil in various forms, including marl, chalk, limestone, or hydrated lime. What is the purpose of liming?

a. Change the soil texture

b. Decrease the soil pH

c. Increase the bacteria activity

d. Decrease the bacterial activity

8. Consider the following :
1. The Great Depression 2. Oil Crisis 3. Asian Crisis 4. Dubai Crisis 5. Greek Crisis 6. Global Financial Meltdown
Arrange the above in a correct chronological order :

a. 1 2 3 4 5 6

b. 1 3 4 2 5 6

c. 1 3 2 4 5 6

d. 1 2 3 4 6 5

e. 1 2 3 6 4 5

9. Which among the following date in world history is known as D-day, a date also known as of Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord ?

a. 3-Mar-43

b. 6-Jul-43

c. 6-Aug-44

d. 8-Aug-44

e. 6-Jun-44

10. Who among the following is not a member of National Development Council?

a. The Prime Minister of India

b. The President of India

c. The members of Planning Commission

d. The Chief Minister of states

e. All of above are members

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12. History of India - Test - 04

13. History of India - Test - 05

14. History of India - Test - 06

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