Quiz 385: General Awareness for All Competitions
First Published: May 19, 2010 | Last Updated:July 9, 2019
1. The southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California, United States is world famous for which of the following?
[A] Science City
[B] Space Technology
[C] Information Technology
[D] Meat & Poultry
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Correct Answer: C [Information Technology]
2. Which among the following is correct regarding the appointment of deputy governor in Reserve Bank of India?
[A] The appointment of a deputy governor can be for a maximum of 5 years or till the age of 62, whichever is earlier.
[B] The appointment of a deputy governor can be for a maximum of 4 years or till the age of 62, whichever is earlier.
[C] The appointment of a deputy governor can be for a maximum of 3 years or till the age of 60, whichever is earlier.
[D] The appointment of a deputy governor can be for a maximum of 2 years or till the age of 62, whichever is earlier.
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Correct Answer: A [The appointment of a deputy governor can be for a maximum of 5 years or till the age of 62, whichever is earlier.]
3. Which among the following prepares and releases “Global Gender Gap Report ” annually ?
[A] United Nations Development Programme
[B] World Trade Organization
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] UNESCO
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Correct Answer: C [World Economic Forum]
4. Annual “Hurun Report” presents a ranking of the wealthiest individuals in which of the following regions / countries?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Asia Pacific
[D] Europe
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Correct Answer: A [China ]
5. Which of the following institution releases “World Economic Outlook Report”?
[A] World Bank
[B] Federal Reserve Bank
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] International Finance Corporation
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Correct Answer: C [International Monetary Fund]
6. The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was abolished in 1985. In which year it was revived back ?
[A] 2004
[B] 2005
[C] 2006
[D] 2007
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Correct Answer: D [2007]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council had existed between 1958 to 1985, and from 2007 till date. The Andhra Pradesh government had passed a resolution for dissolving the council and is waiting for parliamentary approval.
7. In which year Project Tiger was launched in India?
[A] 1970
[B] 1973
[C] 1992
[D] 1995
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Correct Answer: B [1973]
Notes:
Please note Project Elephant was launched in 1992
8. In which year Project Tiger was launched in India?
[A] 1970
[B] 1973
[C] 1992
[D] 1995
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Correct Answer: B [1973]
Notes:
Project Tiger is a tiger conservation programme launched in April 1973 by the Government of India during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s tenure. Please note Project Elephant was launched in 1992
9. Which among the following is not correctly matched?
[A] Mouling National Park – Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Saddle Peak National Park – Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[C] Fossil National Park – Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rani Jhansi Marine National Park – Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: D [Rani Jhansi Marine National Park – Lakshadweep]
Notes:
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
10. Which of the following Indian Sports Team is also known as “The Bhangra Boys?
[A] Cricket Team
[B] Hockey Team
[C] Kabaddi Team
[D] Football Team
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Correct Answer: D [Football Team]
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