Quiz 556: GK Questions for SSC-Banking
First Published: August 14, 2011 | Last Updated:August 4, 2019
1. Brachytherapy is commonly used as an effective treatment for cervical, prostate, breast, and skin cancer in many parts of the world. Why Brachytherapy is an offshoot of which among the following forms of Cancer Treatment?
[A] Radiotherapy
[B] Chemotherapy
[C] Surgery
[D] None of them,
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Correct Answer: A [Radiotherapy]
2. Which among the following is NOT a correct statement in context with the Gupta Era?
[A] Gupta era is known for extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion and philosophy
[B] Gupta era crystallized the common elements of Hindu Culture
[C] Maximum number of Gold Coins were issued in Gupta Era
[D] The Gold Content of Gupta Era coins was maximum in comparison to previous major dynasties
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Correct Answer: D [The Gold Content of Gupta Era coins was maximum in comparison to previous major dynasties]
Notes:
Although the Gupta rulers issued the largest number of gold coins, their gold content, particularly after Skandagupta was very low. This justifies the deteriorating economy in later gupta era.
3. Consider the following statements:
- Kalibanga has witnessed world’s earliest known plough fields.
- There is a description in Mahavamsa that describes the atrocities of Chola Rulers during conquest of Sri Lanka
- Pallava traditions of temple architecture was inherited by the Cholas
Which among the above is/ are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 1 & 2 are correct
[C] Only 2 & 3 are correct
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:
Indus valley site Kalibangan witnessed world;s earliest known plough fields. There is a description in Mahavamsa that describes the atrocities of Chola Rulers during conquest of Sri Lanka. The Cholas had a powerful Navy which enhanced this. Pallava traditions of temple architecture was inherited by the Cholas which is the Dravidian architecture.
4. Consider the following statements:
- NTREES (Trade Receivables Engine for E-discounting) has been promoted by SIDBI & NSE.
- NTREES has been launched for the benefit of only Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2 are correct]
5. National Housing Bank (NHB), the apex institution of housing finance in India, provides loan to __
- Housing Finance Companies
- Commercial banks
- Co-operative sector Banks
Choose the correct options:
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
National Housing Bank started its operations from July 1988. The NHB is the regulator and supervisor of Housing Finance Companies (HFCs)in the country. It extends Finance to all housing finance institutions including Housing Finance Companies, commercial banks and co-operative sector institutions
6. Kandaghat, a heritage railway station made entirely of wood and built by the British in 1903 was destroyed in the fire.In which state this Railway Station was located ?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharastra
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Jammu & Kashmir
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Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
7. What is PRINT (Particle Replication in Non-wetting Templates) Technology ?
[A] It’s a technology related to genetic engineering and refers to duplication of the DNA codes
[B] It’s a technology related to climate change and refers to a new technique of combating air pollution
[C] It’s a new technology related to synthesis of artificial blood
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [It’s a new technology related to synthesis of artificial blood]
8. Pagladia Dam Project is located in which state?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
9. Prior to Census 2011, in which among the following census highest Sex Ratio was recorded in India?
[A] Census 1941
[B] Census 1951
[C] Census 1961
[D] Census 1971
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Correct Answer: C [Census 1961]
10. Consider the following statements about V.O.Chidambaranar Port, formerly Tuticorin Port:
- It is the only port in South India to provide a direct weekly container service to the United States
- It is the only artificial port in South India
Which among the following statements is/ are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
It is the only port in South India to provide a direct weekly container service to the United States
This is a correct statement.
It is the only artificial port in South India
This is not a correct statement. Chennai Port is another example of artificial port in South India.
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1901 972
1911 964
1921 955
1931 950
1941 945
1951 946
1961 941
1971 930
1981 934
1991 927
2001 933
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