Quiz 634: GK Questions for Bank PO, SSC and State PSC Examinations June 25, 2012 1. News websites deliver customized ‘feeds’ of content to their readers via RSS, which stands for :Really Simple SyndicationReal Social SyndicationRegistered Subscriber SyndicationReally Simple Synchronization2. Pest-resistant cotton commonly known as ‘Bt-Cotton’ is genetically engineered by inserting a gene from a:BacteriumVirusMicroalgaeProtist3. Which among the following Statement(s) is/are correct regarding the technique of ‘Tissue Culture’? It sometimes involves manipulation at the genetic level. It is useful for the conservation of endangered species. It has vast potential in obtaining disease free plant material. Select the correct option from the codes given below: 1 and 22 and 31, 2 and 3None of the above.4. Anemophily’ is pollination by :BirdsWindAntsBats5. Which of the following three sites are both mangrove forests as well as located on Eastern Coast of India? Bhitarkanika Pichavaram Coondapur Select the correct option from the codes given below:Only 11 and 21 and 31, 2 and 36. Which among the following is key faunal species that is being conserved and monitored in ‘Dachigam National Park’ ?Musk DeerGolden OrioleYellow-throated MartenHangul or Kashmir Stag7. The Keibul lamjao National Park: is an integral part of Loktak lake and also the only floating National Park in the world. is home to the endangered Brow-antlered deer is famous for floating decomposed plant materials locally called phumdis. Which among the above Statement(s) is/are correct?1 and 21 and 32 and 31, 2 and 38. Which among the following awards institued by the Government of India for individuals or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage and dedication in protecting Wildlife?Indira Gandhi Paryavaran PuraskarMedini Puruskar YojanaAmrita Devi Bishnoi AwardPitambar Pant National Award9. Which among the following chronic lung disease commonly known as ‘black lung’ disease,leads to reduced life expectancy in coal-miners?PneumoconiosisProgressive Massive FibrosisMesotheliomaCollier’s Asthma10. Consider the following Statement(s) regarding ‘White-label ATMs’ White label ATMs refer to the machines which are owned by private operators seeking to earn a rent from banks for transactions carried out by their customers. The investment, installation and maintenance of a White label ATM is by a private operator but the licence and branding is of a commercial bank. Which of the above Statement(s) is/are correct?Only 1Only 2Both 1 and 2Neither 1 nor 2Submit Test « Previous Next »