IBPS CWE PO Solved Sample Questions 2012: General Awareness
1. As we all know banks publish their quarterly performance to bring transparency in the system and also to give a clear picture of their performance to the public. How were results of Quarter 2 different from the results of Quarter 1 of the listed banks including giants like SBI and ICICI banks?
(A) Performance was subdued in the Quarter 2.
(B) Yields on advances of almost all listed banks have come down.
(C) Advances grew at a slower pace when compared to deposits.
(a) Only A is true
(b) Only B is true
(c) Only C is true
(d) All A B and C are true
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
2. After the Subprime crisis which of the following problems has hit the global economy/world markets recently?
(a)Dubai debt problem
(b) Change of Government inJapan
(c) High rate of inflation inIndia
(d) Extremely volatile behaviour of the Bombay Stock Exchange and other major Stock Exchanges world wide.
(e) None of these.
Ans: (a)
3. As per the news published in major newspapers inIndia Banks in India
(A) They will help rural people in their day to day banking activities.
(B) They will work as a link between banks and the customers.
(C) They will ascertain eligibility of rural people so that relief packages can be provided to them.
(a) Only A
(A) Performance was subdued in the Quarter 2.
(B) Yields on advances of almost all listed banks have come down.
(C) Advances grew at a slower pace when compared to deposits.
(a) Only A is true
(b) Only B is true
(c) Only C is true
(d) All A B and C are true
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
2. After the Subprime crisis which of the following problems has hit the global economy/world markets recently?
(a)
(b) Change of Government in
(c) High rate of inflation in
(d) Extremely volatile behaviour of the Bombay Stock Exchange and other major Stock Exchanges world wide.
(e) None of these.
Ans: (a)
3. As per the news published in major newspapers in
(A) They will help rural people in their day to day banking activities.
(B) They will work as a link between banks and the customers.
(C) They will ascertain eligibility of rural people so that relief packages can be provided to them.
(a) Only A
(b) Only B
(c) Only C
(c) Only C
(d) All A. B and C
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
4. It is evident that the economic slowdown still continues to weigh on the performance of the banks inIndia
(a) The number of bank account holders has gone down
(b) The gross Non Performing Assets (NPAs) of the listed banks have increased substantially.
(c) Inflation has reached at a very high level
(d) Relief packages announced by the Government have proved insufficient to improve the situation of agri sector
(e) All of these
Ans: (e)
5. Why has Dr. Sublr Gokarn’s name been in the news recently?
(a) He has, taken over as the Deputy Governor of the RBI
(b) He has taken over as the Deputy Governor of the RBI
(c) He will be the new Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India.
(d) He has taken over as the Chief of the Economic Advisory Council attached to Prime Minister's Office
(e) None of these
Ans: (b)
6. As published invarious newspapers, the Experian Credit Information Company ofIndia is going to launch its operation in India India
(a) AMFI
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
4. It is evident that the economic slowdown still continues to weigh on the performance of the banks in
(a) The number of bank account holders has gone down
(b) The gross Non Performing Assets (NPAs) of the listed banks have increased substantially.
(c) Inflation has reached at a very high level
(d) Relief packages announced by the Government have proved insufficient to improve the situation of agri sector
(e) All of these
Ans: (e)
5. Why has Dr. Sublr Gokarn’s name been in the news recently?
(a) He has, taken over as the Deputy Governor of the RBI
(b) He has taken over as the Deputy Governor of the RBI
(c) He will be the new Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India.
(d) He has taken over as the Chief of the Economic Advisory Council attached to Prime Minister's Office
(e) None of these
Ans: (b)
6. As published invarious newspapers, the Experian Credit Information Company of
(a) AMFI
(b) ICRA
(c) CIBIL
(c) CIBIL
(d) CRISIL
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
7. As per the news published, in a financial population RBI is redesinging its 'ECS' to function as a Automated Clearing House (ACH) for bulk transactions. What is full form of 'ECS'?
(a) Extra Closing System
(b) Electronic Cheque System
(c) Evening Cheque Sorter
(d) Evening Cheque System
(e) Electronic Clearing Service
Ans: (e)
8. Which of the following challenges will be the most crucial for human existence on earth in the days to come?
(a) Pollution
(b) Food Secudty
(c) Availability of natural gas
(d) Need for Financial Inclusion
(e) Cyber Crimes
Ans: (a)
9. The Reserve Bank ofIndia
(A) The machines will check for counterfeit notes and drop these from circulation. .
(B) This will help banks to count the notes quickly and accurately.
(C) This will help in sorting out soiled 1I0teS so that they are not reissued by the banks.
(a) Only B
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
7. As per the news published, in a financial population RBI is redesinging its 'ECS' to function as a Automated Clearing House (ACH) for bulk transactions. What is full form of 'ECS'?
(a) Extra Closing System
(b) Electronic Cheque System
(c) Evening Cheque Sorter
(d) Evening Cheque System
(e) Electronic Clearing Service
Ans: (e)
8. Which of the following challenges will be the most crucial for human existence on earth in the days to come?
(a) Pollution
(b) Food Secudty
(c) Availability of natural gas
(d) Need for Financial Inclusion
(e) Cyber Crimes
Ans: (a)
9. The Reserve Bank of
(A) The machines will check for counterfeit notes and drop these from circulation. .
(B) This will help banks to count the notes quickly and accurately.
(C) This will help in sorting out soiled 1I0teS so that they are not reissued by the banks.
(a) Only B
(b) Only A
(c) Only C
(c) Only C
(d) Only A and B
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
10. A study report entitled "India
(a) G-8 Summit
(b) G-20 Summit
(c) India Economic Summit
(d) SAARC Finance Ministers' Conference
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
11. As we know the Government of India has notified certain new rules to calculate Income Tax on various perks like accommodation and conveyance etc. being given by employers to their salaried employees. The new rules will replace which of the following taxes which has been abolished now?
(a) Capital Gains Tax
(b) Sales Tax
(c) Cash Transaction Tax
(d) Fringe Benefit Tax
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
12. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan has taken over as the Chief of -
(a) Electionics Commission
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation
(c) Atomic Energy Commission ofIndia
(d) Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank ofIndia
(e) None of these
Ans: (b)
13. As per the guidelines issued by the RBI, banks are preparing for a service which will allow customers to withdraw upto Rs .1,000 using their debit cards from notified shops/stores. allover the country. All such shops/stores will have 'pas' terminals for the same. What is full form of the 'pas'?
(a) Payment onSale
(b) Power ofSale
(c) Point of Sale
(d) Payment Order Service
(e) None of these.
Ans: (c)
14. The working group set up by the RBI has suggested-the launch of an Emergency Fund Facility Scheme for banks. This scheme will help which of the following types of banks?
(a) Public Sector Banks
(b) Small Banks
(c) Urban Cooperative Banks
(d) Private Banks
(e) Foreign Banks
Ans: (c)
15. As published in major newspapers public sector banks have asked the Government ofIndia
(a) 10,000
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
10. A study report entitled "
(a) G-8 Summit
(b) G-20 Summit
(c) India Economic Summit
(d) SAARC Finance Ministers' Conference
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
11. As we know the Government of India has notified certain new rules to calculate Income Tax on various perks like accommodation and conveyance etc. being given by employers to their salaried employees. The new rules will replace which of the following taxes which has been abolished now?
(a) Capital Gains Tax
(b) Sales Tax
(c) Cash Transaction Tax
(d) Fringe Benefit Tax
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
12. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan has taken over as the Chief of -
(a) Electionics Commission
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation
(c) Atomic Energy Commission of
(d) Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of
(e) None of these
Ans: (b)
13. As per the guidelines issued by the RBI, banks are preparing for a service which will allow customers to withdraw upto Rs .1,000 using their debit cards from notified shops/stores. allover the country. All such shops/stores will have 'pas' terminals for the same. What is full form of the 'pas'?
(a) Payment on
(b) Power of
(c) Point of Sale
(d) Payment Order Service
(e) None of these.
Ans: (c)
14. The working group set up by the RBI has suggested-the launch of an Emergency Fund Facility Scheme for banks. This scheme will help which of the following types of banks?
(a) Public Sector Banks
(b) Small Banks
(c) Urban Cooperative Banks
(d) Private Banks
(e) Foreign Banks
Ans: (c)
15. As published in major newspapers public sector banks have asked the Government of
(a) 10,000
(b) 15,000
(c) 20.000
(c) 20.000
(d) 25,000
(e) 30,000
Ans: (d)
16. Who amongst the following has purchased about 200 tonnes of gold from international Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2009?
(a) Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd.
(b) Bombay Stock Exchange of India
(c) Gold Council of India
(d) Reserve Bank of India
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
17. One of the major emphasis of Basel II is that banks, should have
(a) adequate Capital Adequacy Ratio
(b) only few branches in urban centres
(c) more and more branches in rural areas
(d) core banking mode of operation
(e) all the above to comply with Basel II norms
Ans: (a)
18. As per the reports published by various agencies/organisation, it is estimated that around 3 billion extra people will join our existing population of 6 billion by the year 2050. To provide food for all of them, a second round which of the following initiatives is required to be start much in advance?
(a) Green Revolution
(b) Planned Urbanisation
(c) Industrialisation
(d) Climate Migration
(e) All of these
Ans: (e)
19. Who amongst the following is the President of the European Union at present?
(a) Catherine Ashton
(b) Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso,
(c) Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt
(d) Mr. Sergi Lavrov
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
20. As per the reports published in various newspapers, and journals almost all big nations are trying their best to resolve various disputes between the nations where in either the are a party or because of that their peace and stability many be affected. Stability in which of the following two nations is more vital toIndia
(a) Bangladesh & China
(b) China & USA
(c) Iraq & Russia
(d) South & North Korea
(e) Pakistan & Afghanistan
Ans: (e)
21.India 's bilateral per annum trade with European Union at present is about -
(a) 50 billionUS
(b) 75. billionUS $
(c) 100 billionUS $
(d) 150 billionUS $
(e) 200 billionUS
Ans: (b)
22. Some world bodies/organisations/agencies are of the view that agriculture should adopt a "Cross Disciplinary Approach", and fake help of all types of sciences and studies. This approach will help in which of the following crucial problems being faced by humanity?
(a) Use of Genetically Modified Crop
(b) Melting of glaciers
(c) Food crisis
(d) Climate change
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
23. An agreement between two nations or a group of nations which establishes unimpeded exchange and flow of goods and services between/among trade partners regardless of national boundaries is called-
(a) Import Free Agreement
(b) Free Trade-Agreement
(c) Export Free Agreement
(d) Special Economic Zone Agreement
Ans: (b)
24. Which of the following correctly describe what "One Carbon Credit" is?
(A) Credit permit to release one ton of carbon dioxide.
(B) Providing loans to establish one new production unit which can produce carbon dioxide for Industrial use.
(C) Finding out one new business which can use and recycle green house gases.
(a) Only C
(b) Only B
(c) Only A
(d) All A, B and C
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
25. As per various reports issued by the UNO and other world bodies, agricultural and allied, activities consume what percentage of global water resources every year?
(a) 15%
(b) 30%
(c) 50%
(d) 70%
(e) 60%
Ans: (d)
26. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is a wing/agency of the _
(a) World Bank
(b) United Nations Organisation
(c) Asian Development Bank
(d) Ministry of Agriculture Government of India
(e) None of these
Ans: (b)
27. As a policy India does not encourage tree, movement of unskilled labours from _
(a) Gulf Countries
(b) USA and South American Nations
(c) European Union Nations
(d) All these nations
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
28. The Government ofIndia
(a) 2%
(b) 4%
(c) 8%
(d) 10%
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
29. The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) is working in an Indian city to make it safe for women. Which of the following is that city?
(a) Pune
(b) Kolkata
(c)Delhi
(d) Mumbai
(e)Lucknow
Ans: (c)
30. At present the trade betweenIndia and China
(A)China does not import many items from India China
(B)China does not pay India
(C) India wants all payments to be made in US Dollars whereasChina
(a) Only A
(b) Only B
(c) Only C
(d) All A, B and C
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
31.India
(a)USA
(b)Russia
(c)United Kingdom
(d)Australia
(e)China
Ans: (e)
32. Some Scientists are of the opinion that extra agricultural production should be achieved. without, going for the cultivation of extra land and also without causing damage to essential eco-system. This concept, in other words, is known as-
(a) Sustainable growth
(b) Renewability of Inputs
(c) Global Melt down
(d) Climate Migration
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
33. Mr. Z. E. A. Ben Ali has taken over as the President of -
(a)Tunisia
(b)Malaysia
(c)Indonesia
(d)Kuwait
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
34. Which of the following is NOT a Government ofIndia
(a) Oil India Ltd.
(b) Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd.
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.
(e) Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.
Ans: (c)
35.India shares its border with China China
(a) Punjab
(b)Bihar
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) chhattisgarh
(e) All of these
Ans: (c)
36. Which of the following has been the growth ofIndia
(a) 5%
(b) 5.5%
(c) 6%
(d) 6.5%
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
37. Which of the following ministries has launched a new "Skill Development Initiative Scheme" so that the employability of the young people can be increased?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Agriculture
(c) Ministry of Heavy Industry
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
(e) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Ans: (a)
38. Sachin Tendulkar has recently, become the first cricketer in ODI history to cross the milestone of
(a) 10000 runs
(b) 12000 runs
(c) 15000 runs
(d) 17000 runs
(e) 20000 runs
Ans: (d)
39. The East AsiaSummit took place in October 2009 in Hua Hin town, This is a town in -
(a)China
(b)Myanmar
(c)Cambodia
(d)Malaysia
(e)Thailand
Ans: (e)
40. What percent ofIndia
(a) 1%
(b) 2.5%
(c) 4%
(d) 6%
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
41.India
(a)USA
(b)Russia
(c)Japan
(d)China
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
42. Dadaab Refugee Camp which was, in the news recently is located in which of the following countries?
(a)Sudan
(b)Iraq
(c)Pakistan
(d)Afghanistan
(e)Kenya
Ans: (e)
43. Which of the following countries, objected to the Indian Prime Minister's recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh?
(a)Pakistan
(b)Nepal
(c)Myanmar
(d)Bhutan
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
44. Which of the following is NOT associated with climate change and/or Global Warming?
(a)Basel Norms
(b) Bali Meet 2007
(c)Copenhagen Conference
(d)Kyoto Protocol
(e)Bangkok
Ans: (a)
45. Which of the following terms is used in the game of Hockey?
(a) Baseline
(b) Smash
(c) Drop
(d) Centre Forward
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
46. Which of the following Geneticaly Modified vegetables is recently being made available in Indian markets?
(a) Carrot
(b) Radish
(c) Brinjal
(d) Potato
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
47. Each Nobel Prize winner gets an amount of 10, million Swedish-
(a) Kroner
(b) Dollar
(c) Yen
(d) Pound
(e) Euro
Ans: (a)
48. Which of the following is NOT a plant product?
(a) Camphor
(b) Aloe Vera
(c) Vanilla
(d) Kiwi
(e) All are plant products
Ans: (e)
49. Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan is one of the recipients the Nobel Prize in the field of__
(a) Physics
(b) Chemistry
(c) Medicine
(d) Economics
(e) Literature
Ans: (b)
50. As per the reports published in newspapers the Government of India has asked all the states to conduct a 'Social Audit” of each and every work of which of the following scheme,
(a) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(b) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
(c) Indira Aawas Yojana
(d) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana
(e) None of these.
Ans: (a)
51. Which of the following is NOT the name of a major Lai Tennis Tournament?
(a) U S Open
(b)Wimbledon
(c) French Open
(d) Grand Master
(e) Australian Open
Ans: (d)
52. 'Derby
(a) Horse Racing
(b) Chess
(c) Cricket
(d) Hockey
(e) Football
Ans: (a)
53. Which of the following terms is NOT used in Banking and Finance?
(a) Bid Price
(b) Jacksonian Seizure
(c) Call Option
(d) Bluechip
(e) Dividend
Ans: (b)
54. Dada Saheb Phalke Award is given for the exemplary won in the field of -
(a) Literature
(b) Music
(c) Films
(d) Sports
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
55. Who amongst the following is the Chief Justice ofIndia
(a) Justice R. C. Lahoti
(b) Justice Y.K. Sabharwal
(c) Justice G. P. Mathur
(d) Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
56. Which of the fallowing terms is NOT used in Econamics?
(a) Exogenous
(b) Depreciation
(c) Deep Market
(d) Zero Sum Game
(e) Handedness
Ans: (e)
57. Who amongst the fallowing is NOT a lawn Tennis player?
(a) Cara Black
(b) Dinara Safina
(c) Jelena Jankovic
(d) Leander Paes
(e) Anand Pawar
Ans: (e)
58. Which of the following books is written by V.S. Naipaul?
(a) A Woman Alone
(b) The Open Cauple
(c) The Grass is Singing
(d) The Golden Notebook
(e) Half a Life
Ans: (e)
59. Sri Balraj Puri, who was in the news recently, is a famous _
(a) Classical Singer
(b) Cine Actor
(c) Social Warker
(d) Sportsman
(e) Journalist
Ans: (e)
60. Which of the following is caused by H5NI virus?
(a) Yellow fever
(b) Measles
(c) Plague
(d) Bird flu
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
61. Which of the following rivers is NOT inIndia
(a) Tapti
(b) Ural
(c) Mahi
(d)Mahanadi
(e) Penner
Ans: (b)
62. Mr. Mohamed Nasheed was on a five day state visit toIndia
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Iran
(c) Indonesia
(d) Maldives
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
63.India
(a) 110
(b) 120
(c) 130
(d) 140
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
64. Which of the following states has launched e-Shakti Programme so that poverty can be reduced in the state?
(a)Delhi
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d)Bihar
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
65. Which of the following schemes is launched by the Government ofIndia
(a) Matritva Sahayog Yojana
(b) Dhan Lakshmi Yojana
(c) ASHA
(d) Health for All Scheme
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
66. As per the decision taken by the Orissa cabinet the new name of the state would be written as _
(a) Odisha
(b) Orissha
(c) Aurissa
(d) Horissa
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
67.India recently organized sixth ministerial level of Indo-US-
(a) Trade Policy Forum
(b) Traditional Planning Force
(c) Trade and Payment Finance
(d) Technical Planning Force
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
68. Which of the following is the abbreviated name of state level agency on afforestation created by the Government ofIndia
(a) NDMA
(b) SFDA
(c) ICMJE
(d) JCCROM
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
69. Which of the following states has launched 'Atta-Dal Scheme' under which atta and dal Will be supplied at affordable prices to ration card holders?
(a) Rajasthan
(b)Gujarat
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Orissa
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
70. Which of the following states has the maximum number of Sugar mills?
(a) Bihar
(b) Rajasthan
(c)Gujarat
(d) Haryana
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
71.India purchased the Barak Anti Missile Defence System from –
(a)USA
(b)Japan
(c) France
(d)Israel
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
72. Mullaperiyar Dam is built on which of the following rivers?
(a) Pamba
(b) Godavari
(c)Krishna
(d) Cauvery
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
73. Which of the following countries won the Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament 2009?
(a)England
(b)Pakistan
(c)Australia
(d)New Zealand
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
74. Who amongst the following has not been nominated for Man Booker Prize -2009?'
(a) J.M. Coetzee
(b) Hilary Mantel
(c) Sarah Waters
(d) Thomas Cromwell
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
75. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards are given far excellence in the field of-
(a) Sports
(b) Economics
(c) Science and Technology
(d) Cinema
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
(e) 30,000
Ans: (d)
16. Who amongst the following has purchased about 200 tonnes of gold from international Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2009?
(a) Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd.
(b) Bombay Stock Exchange of India
(c) Gold Council of India
(d) Reserve Bank of India
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
17. One of the major emphasis of Basel II is that banks, should have
(a) adequate Capital Adequacy Ratio
(b) only few branches in urban centres
(c) more and more branches in rural areas
(d) core banking mode of operation
(e) all the above to comply with Basel II norms
Ans: (a)
18. As per the reports published by various agencies/organisation, it is estimated that around 3 billion extra people will join our existing population of 6 billion by the year 2050. To provide food for all of them, a second round which of the following initiatives is required to be start much in advance?
(a) Green Revolution
(b) Planned Urbanisation
(c) Industrialisation
(d) Climate Migration
(e) All of these
Ans: (e)
19. Who amongst the following is the President of the European Union at present?
(a) Catherine Ashton
(b) Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso,
(c) Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt
(d) Mr. Sergi Lavrov
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
20. As per the reports published in various newspapers, and journals almost all big nations are trying their best to resolve various disputes between the nations where in either the are a party or because of that their peace and stability many be affected. Stability in which of the following two nations is more vital to
(a) Bangladesh & China
(b) China & USA
(c) Iraq & Russia
(d) South & North Korea
(e) Pakistan & Afghanistan
Ans: (e)
21.
(a) 50 billion
(b) 75. billion
(c) 100 billion
(d) 150 billion
(e) 200 billion
Ans: (b)
22. Some world bodies/organisations/agencies are of the view that agriculture should adopt a "Cross Disciplinary Approach", and fake help of all types of sciences and studies. This approach will help in which of the following crucial problems being faced by humanity?
(a) Use of Genetically Modified Crop
(b) Melting of glaciers
(c) Food crisis
(d) Climate change
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
23. An agreement between two nations or a group of nations which establishes unimpeded exchange and flow of goods and services between/among trade partners regardless of national boundaries is called-
(a) Import Free Agreement
(b) Free Trade-Agreement
(c) Export Free Agreement
(d) Special Economic Zone Agreement
Ans: (b)
24. Which of the following correctly describe what "One Carbon Credit" is?
(A) Credit permit to release one ton of carbon dioxide.
(B) Providing loans to establish one new production unit which can produce carbon dioxide for Industrial use.
(C) Finding out one new business which can use and recycle green house gases.
(a) Only C
(b) Only B
(c) Only A
(d) All A, B and C
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
25. As per various reports issued by the UNO and other world bodies, agricultural and allied, activities consume what percentage of global water resources every year?
(a) 15%
(b) 30%
(c) 50%
(d) 70%
(e) 60%
Ans: (d)
26. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is a wing/agency of the _
(a) World Bank
(b) United Nations Organisation
(c) Asian Development Bank
(d) Ministry of Agriculture Government of India
(e) None of these
Ans: (b)
27. As a policy India does not encourage tree, movement of unskilled labours from _
(a) Gulf Countries
(b) USA and South American Nations
(c) European Union Nations
(d) All these nations
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
28. The Government of
(a) 2%
(b) 4%
(c) 8%
(d) 10%
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
29. The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) is working in an Indian city to make it safe for women. Which of the following is that city?
(a) Pune
(b) Kolkata
(c)
(d) Mumbai
(e)
Ans: (c)
30. At present the trade between
(A)
(B)
(C) India wants all payments to be made in US Dollars whereas
(a) Only A
(b) Only B
(c) Only C
(d) All A, B and C
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
31.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Ans: (e)
32. Some Scientists are of the opinion that extra agricultural production should be achieved. without, going for the cultivation of extra land and also without causing damage to essential eco-system. This concept, in other words, is known as-
(a) Sustainable growth
(b) Renewability of Inputs
(c) Global Melt down
(d) Climate Migration
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
33. Mr. Z. E. A. Ben Ali has taken over as the President of -
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
34. Which of the following is NOT a Government of
(a) Oil India Ltd.
(b) Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd.
(c) ICICI Bank
(d) National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.
(e) Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.
Ans: (c)
35.
(a) Punjab
(b)
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) chhattisgarh
(e) All of these
Ans: (c)
36. Which of the following has been the growth of
(a) 5%
(b) 5.5%
(c) 6%
(d) 6.5%
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
37. Which of the following ministries has launched a new "Skill Development Initiative Scheme" so that the employability of the young people can be increased?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Agriculture
(c) Ministry of Heavy Industry
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
(e) Ministry of Labour and Employment
Ans: (a)
38. Sachin Tendulkar has recently, become the first cricketer in ODI history to cross the milestone of
(a) 10000 runs
(b) 12000 runs
(c) 15000 runs
(d) 17000 runs
(e) 20000 runs
Ans: (d)
39. The East Asia
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Ans: (e)
40. What percent of
(a) 1%
(b) 2.5%
(c) 4%
(d) 6%
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
41.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
42. Dadaab Refugee Camp which was, in the news recently is located in which of the following countries?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Ans: (e)
43. Which of the following countries, objected to the Indian Prime Minister's recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
44. Which of the following is NOT associated with climate change and/or Global Warming?
(a)
(b) Bali Meet 2007
(c)
(d)
(e)
Ans: (a)
45. Which of the following terms is used in the game of Hockey?
(a) Baseline
(b) Smash
(c) Drop
(d) Centre Forward
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
46. Which of the following Geneticaly Modified vegetables is recently being made available in Indian markets?
(a) Carrot
(b) Radish
(c) Brinjal
(d) Potato
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
47. Each Nobel Prize winner gets an amount of 10, million Swedish-
(a) Kroner
(b) Dollar
(c) Yen
(d) Pound
(e) Euro
Ans: (a)
48. Which of the following is NOT a plant product?
(a) Camphor
(b) Aloe Vera
(c) Vanilla
(d) Kiwi
(e) All are plant products
Ans: (e)
49. Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan is one of the recipients the Nobel Prize in the field of__
(a) Physics
(b) Chemistry
(c) Medicine
(d) Economics
(e) Literature
Ans: (b)
50. As per the reports published in newspapers the Government of India has asked all the states to conduct a 'Social Audit” of each and every work of which of the following scheme,
(a) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(b) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
(c) Indira Aawas Yojana
(d) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana
(e) None of these.
Ans: (a)
51. Which of the following is NOT the name of a major Lai Tennis Tournament?
(a) U S Open
(b)
(c) French Open
(d) Grand Master
(e) Australian Open
Ans: (d)
52. '
(a) Horse Racing
(b) Chess
(c) Cricket
(d) Hockey
(e) Football
Ans: (a)
53. Which of the following terms is NOT used in Banking and Finance?
(a) Bid Price
(b) Jacksonian Seizure
(c) Call Option
(d) Bluechip
(e) Dividend
Ans: (b)
54. Dada Saheb Phalke Award is given for the exemplary won in the field of -
(a) Literature
(b) Music
(c) Films
(d) Sports
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
55. Who amongst the following is the Chief Justice of
(a) Justice R. C. Lahoti
(b) Justice Y.K. Sabharwal
(c) Justice G. P. Mathur
(d) Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
56. Which of the fallowing terms is NOT used in Econamics?
(a) Exogenous
(b) Depreciation
(c) Deep Market
(d) Zero Sum Game
(e) Handedness
Ans: (e)
57. Who amongst the fallowing is NOT a lawn Tennis player?
(a) Cara Black
(b) Dinara Safina
(c) Jelena Jankovic
(d) Leander Paes
(e) Anand Pawar
Ans: (e)
58. Which of the following books is written by V.S. Naipaul?
(a) A Woman Alone
(b) The Open Cauple
(c) The Grass is Singing
(d) The Golden Notebook
(e) Half a Life
Ans: (e)
59. Sri Balraj Puri, who was in the news recently, is a famous _
(a) Classical Singer
(b) Cine Actor
(c) Social Warker
(d) Sportsman
(e) Journalist
Ans: (e)
60. Which of the following is caused by H5NI virus?
(a) Yellow fever
(b) Measles
(c) Plague
(d) Bird flu
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
61. Which of the following rivers is NOT in
(a) Tapti
(b) Ural
(c) Mahi
(d)
(e) Penner
Ans: (b)
62. Mr. Mohamed Nasheed was on a five day state visit to
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Iran
(c) Indonesia
(d) Maldives
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
63.
(a) 110
(b) 120
(c) 130
(d) 140
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
64. Which of the following states has launched e-Shakti Programme so that poverty can be reduced in the state?
(a)
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d)
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
65. Which of the following schemes is launched by the Government of
(a) Matritva Sahayog Yojana
(b) Dhan Lakshmi Yojana
(c) ASHA
(d) Health for All Scheme
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
66. As per the decision taken by the Orissa cabinet the new name of the state would be written as _
(a) Odisha
(b) Orissha
(c) Aurissa
(d) Horissa
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
67.
(a) Trade Policy Forum
(b) Traditional Planning Force
(c) Trade and Payment Finance
(d) Technical Planning Force
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
68. Which of the following is the abbreviated name of state level agency on afforestation created by the Government of
(a) NDMA
(b) SFDA
(c) ICMJE
(d) JCCROM
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
69. Which of the following states has launched 'Atta-Dal Scheme' under which atta and dal Will be supplied at affordable prices to ration card holders?
(a) Rajasthan
(b)
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Orissa
(e) None of these
Ans: (a)
70. Which of the following states has the maximum number of Sugar mills?
(a) Bihar
(b) Rajasthan
(c)
(d) Haryana
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
71.
(a)
(b)
(c) France
(d)
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
72. Mullaperiyar Dam is built on which of the following rivers?
(a) Pamba
(b) Godavari
(c)
(d) Cauvery
(e) None of these
Ans: (e)
73. Which of the following countries won the Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament 2009?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)
74. Who amongst the following has not been nominated for Man Booker Prize -2009?'
(a) J.M. Coetzee
(b) Hilary Mantel
(c) Sarah Waters
(d) Thomas Cromwell
(e) None of these
Ans: (d)
75. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards are given far excellence in the field of-
(a) Sports
(b) Economics
(c) Science and Technology
(d) Cinema
(e) None of these
Ans: (c)