Quiz 556: GK Questions for SSC-Banking August 14, 2011 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?RadiotherapyChemotherapySurgeryNone of them,2. Which among the following is NOT a correct statement in context with the Gupta Era?Gupta era is known for extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion and philosophyGupta era crystallized the common elements of Hindu CultureMaximum number of Gold Coins were issued in Gupta EraThe Gold Content of Gupta Era coins was maximum in comparison to previous major dynasties3. With reference to the ancient history of India, which of the following is / are correct observations? 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?Only 1 is correctOnly 1 & 2 are correctOnly 2 & 3 are correctAll are correct4. 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?Only 1 is correctOnly 2 is correctBoth 1 & 2 are correctNeither 1 nor 2 is correct5. 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:Only 11 & 21, 2 & 31 & 36. 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 ?GujaratMaharastraHimachal PradeshJammu & Kashmir7. What is PRINT (Particle Replication in Non-wetting Templates) Technology ?It’s a technology related to genetic engineering and refers to duplication of the DNA codesIt’s a technology related to climate change and refers to a new technique of combating air pollutionIt’s a new technology related to synthesis of artificial bloodNone of them8. Pagladia Dam Project is located in which state?Arunachal PradeshSikkimAssamWest Bengal9. Prior to Census 2011, in which among the following census highest Sex Ratio was recorded in India?Census 1941Census 1951Census 1961Census 197110. 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?Only 1Only 2Both 1 & 2Neither 1 nor 2Submit Test « Previous Next »