Quiz 190: GK for Civil Services Examination August 20, 2009 1. What is the main use of Bisphenol A drug ?A drug which was used by sports persons for dopingA chemical compound which is used in plastics used for food packagingAn alloy which is used in cans of cola drinksNone of the above2. As per the National Population Policy of India 2000, by which year the govt. aims to achieve the long term objective of Population stability ?20202025204020453. The cultivation of which of the plants on wastelands has a potential to generate biofuel in large quantities?Jatropha curcasCopaifera langsdorffiiCamelina sativaNone of the above4. The Orange Prize for Fiction is one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious literary prizes. Who among the following is eligible to receive this prize?female author of any nationality for the best original full-length novel written in English, and published in the United Kingdommale or female author of any nationality for the best original full-length novel written in English, and published in the United Kingdomfemale author of any nationality for the best original full-length novel written in English, and published in any countryNone of the above5. Which among the following is true about JAXA?JAXA is a travel and tourism organization of JapanJAXA is the abbreviation of Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyJAXA is a Nuclear Science Research Center of JapanNone of the above6. Which among the following are called Dharamchakra ?The chakra which is a weapon of lord Vishnu in Hindu MythologyThe first sermon of Mahavira JainThe chakra which has 24 spokes in the central white band in Indian FlagNone of the above7. Recently Cultivation of which of the following plants was in news it is a source of Methane?BarleyPaddyBajraMaize8. The following hills are present where Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats meet ?Cardamom HilllsAnnamalai HillsNilgiri HillsSahyadri hils9. Manas river is a tributary of which of the following rivers ?NarmadaGangaIndusBrahmaputra River10. Saltwater Crocodiles in India are extremely rare in most areas of India but are very common in which of the following parts?Andaman & Nikobar IslandsRann of KuchhOdisha & sundarbansBrahmaputraSubmit Test « Previous Next »