General Knowledge
Exam Duration: 120 Mins Total Questions : 100
Which of the following statements about the kautilyan concepts of kingdoms is correct?
- (a)
He suggested that kingdom should be elective
- (b)
He advocated for a powerful concentration of all powers
- (c)
He favoured a democratic minded and generous king
- (d)
He was of the option that the kingdom should be confined only to the Brahamins
Which one among the following statements regarding Satavahanas is not correct?
- (a)
The Satavahanas are identified with the Andras of the Puranas
- (b)
The Satavahanas claimed Brahmana descent and followed Brahminical Vedic tradition
- (c)
Satavahanas and Sakas were involved in prolonged conflict
- (d)
Vasishthiputra Satakami defeated Saka ruler Rudradaman
Which of the statements regardeing Ashokan Stone Pillers in Incorrect?
- (a)
These are the highky polished
- (b)
These are monolithic
- (c)
The shaft of pillars is taoing in shape
- (d)
THese are parts of architectural structures
Which of the following dynasties arose after the decline of the satavahana Empire?
1. Tha Abhiras
2. The Ikshvakus
3. The chuntu
4. The Pallavas
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- (a)
1, 2 and 4
- (b)
1, 2, 3 and 4
- (c)
2 and 4
- (d)
Only 2
In medieval India, what did the term 'Jital' refer to?
- (a)
Weight
- (b)
Diet
- (c)
Coin
- (d)
Game
Consider the following statements
1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started the Saluva dynasty.
2. Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself.
3. Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother Krishnadeva Raya.
4. Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya.
Which of the following statements given above are correct?
- (a)
1 , 2 and 3
- (b)
2 , 3 and 4
- (c)
1 and 4
- (d)
All of these
Who fought the Battle of Waihind (AD1009)?
- (a)
Anandpala and Mahmud Ghaznavi.
- (b)
Jayapala and Muhammad Ghori.
- (c)
Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad Ghori.
- (d)
Jaichandra and Bakahityar Khilji
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- (a)
Hoysala : Dwarasam udar
- (b)
Pallavas : Vatapi
- (c)
Pandyas : Madurai
- (d)
Yadavas : Devagiri
The systematic organisation of Mughal empire into 'Subhas' was first done by
- (a)
Babur
- (b)
Humayun
- (c)
Akbar
- (d)
Indian Muslims
In the Mughal period, certain Mansabdars were paid in cash. They were called
- (a)
Naqdis
- (b)
Jagirdar
- (c)
Amirs
- (d)
None of these
Within two years of his marriage with Amber princess ( 1562 ), the liberal measures taken by Akbar were
- (a)
the prohibition on the enslavement pf prisioners of war and their forciable conversion to Islam ( 1562 )
- (b)
the withdrawal of pilgrim taxes throughout the Mughal Empire (1563 )
- (c)
the total withdrawal of Jaziyah from the Hindus (1564 )
- (d)
All of the above
At the time, when Nadir Shah attacked Delhi, the Mughal Emperor was
- (a)
Ahmad Shah
- (b)
Bhahadur Shah
- (c)
Muhammad Shah
- (d)
Shah Alam II
Among the following which Mughal Emperor introduced the policy of Sulah-i-Kul?
- (a)
Akbar
- (b)
Nizamuddin Auliya
- (c)
Jainul Abidin
- (d)
Nasiruddin Chiragh
Who is the author of the book 'The Last Mughal-The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi 1987' ?
- (a)
John Kirkland
- (b)
William Dalrymple
- (c)
Thomas Wilson
- (d)
Simon Digby
Consider the following statements about Kashmir king Zin-ul-Abedin and mark to correct answer
1. Known as Akbar of Kashmir, he abolished Jaziya against Hindus.
2. Jonaraja and Srivara extended Kalhan's 'Rajtarangiani' under him. He had the Mahabharata translated into Persian.
3. He created ZainaLAnk, the artificial Island of Wular Lake
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
2 and 3
- (c)
1, 2 and 3
- (d)
Both 1 and 2
Which is not true about the French East India Company ?
- (a)
It was not dependent on the French Government
- (b)
It received treasury grants, subsidies and loans from the French Government
- (c)
it was controlled by the French State
- (d)
None of the above
Which one among the following statements is true about Lord Curzon?
- (a)
He had full Sympathy for the Congress
- (b)
He introduced the Subsidiary Alliance
- (c)
He succeeded Lord Canning as the Viceroy of India
- (d)
He separated the division of Dacca, Chittagong and Rajshahi from the province of Bengal and annexed them to Asom
Who remarked at Hindu-Muslim unity show at Revolt of 1857. In this instance, we could not play off Mohammedans against Hindu?
- (a)
Atkinson
- (b)
Lord Canning
- (c)
Lord Elgin
- (d)
Lord Mayo
A popular movement of the nineteenth century, which was much better planned, organised and knit than Revolt of 1857 was
- (a)
the Munda Rebellion
- (b)
the Duncan Riots
- (c)
the Sanyasi Rebellion
- (d)
the Wahabi Movement
Who started a Bombay Mills Lands Association?
- (a)
NM Lokhande
- (b)
BP Wadia
- (c)
Both 'a' and 'b'
- (d)
None of the above
Consider the following statements about Brahmo Samaj
1.It was the earliest reform movement of the modern type greatly influenced by modern Western Ideas.
2.Keshab Chandra Sen joined the Brahmo Samaj in 1858.
3.It discarded faith in divine avatoras
Which of these statements is/are correct
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
Only 3
- (c)
1 and 3
- (d)
1,2 and 3
What is the correct sequence of the following events?
1.Bardoli Satyagraha
2.Rajkot Satyagraha
3.Champaran Satyagraha
4.Nagpur Satyagraha
Select the correct answer using the codes below
- (a)
1,2,4,3
- (b)
4,3,1,2
- (c)
3,1,4,2
- (d)
3,4,1,2
Which of the following revolutionary and terrorist organisations had a large number of young women revolutionaries?
- (a)
Yugantar
- (b)
Anushilan Samiti
- (c)
Bharat Mata Society
- (d)
Indian Republican Army
Who among the following was not given capital punishment in the Lahore Conspiracy Case?
- (a)
Ajit Singh
- (b)
Rajguru
- (c)
Sukhdev
- (d)
Bhagat Singh
Consider the following statements regarding Aurobindo Ghosh
1. He was arrested by the British in 1908 due to his involvement in the Kennedy murders.
2. He started Paridarshak (a weekly) and later became the assistant editor of Bengal Public Opinion and the Tribune.
3. He became the principal of the Bengal National College started in Calcutta in 1906.
4. He wrote the books like Savitri and the Life Divine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)
1, 2 and 3
- (b)
2, 3 and 4
- (c)
1 and 3
- (d)
1, 3 and 4
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below
1. Subhash Chandra Bose formed the Forward Bloc.
2. Bhagat Singh was one of the founders of Hindustan Republican Socialist Association (HRSA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
None of these
During the mid-1930s, which characteristic was common to Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia?
- (a)
Government ownership of the means of production and distribution
- (b)
One-party system that denied basic human rights
- (c)
Encouragement of individual freedom of expression in the arts
- (d)
Emphasis on consumer goods rather than on weapons
Who wrote the book 'Neel Darpan'?
- (a)
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
- (b)
Rabindra Nath Tagore
- (c)
Dinbabdhu Mitra
- (d)
Abindra Nath Mishra
Consider the following statements
1. Alai-Darwaja near Qutub Minar with excellent calligraphy and indicate designs uses horse shoe 'keal' arch for the first time.
2. Jamant Khane masjid is an earliest example of mosque built on wholly Muslimideas.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
Neither 1 and 2
Which of the following Harappan sites are located in the Kuchch region?
1. Desalpur 2. Dholavira
3. Lothal 4. Rojdi
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
- (a)
1 and 3
- (b)
3 and 4
- (c)
1, 2 and 3
- (d)
All of these
The words 'Satyameva Jyate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from
- (a)
Ric Veda
- (b)
Satpath Brahmana
- (c)
Ramayana
- (d)
Mundak Upanished
Which of the following statements regarding ozone layer within the atmosphere is/are correct?
1. It absorbs most t of the ultraviolet radiation found in the Sun's rays.
2. Chlorofluorocarbons are a serious threat to the zone layer.
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following weather conditions is indicated a sudden fall in barometer reading?
- (a)
Stormy
- (b)
Calm weather
- (c)
Cold and dry weather
- (d)
Hot and sunny weather
The intensity of insolation depends on
- (a)
Altitude
- (b)
Nature of the terrain
- (c)
wind
- (d)
Latitude
The loss of water vapour by plants after is has been drawn from the soil is called
- (a)
Evaporation
- (b)
Transpiration
- (c)
Evapotranspiration
- (d)
Transoevaporation
Rain-bearing clouds look black because
- (a)
All light is scattered by them
- (b)
The large number of water droplets in them absorb all the sunlight
- (c)
They reflect the sunlight back into the atmosphere
- (d)
There is a lot of dust condensed on the water vapour in such clouds
The region with grasslands, extensive rolling plains, dull uniformity, and monotony of scene, no trees, extreme cold and dryness in winter, can be described as having
- (a)
Steppe type of climate
- (b)
Tundra type of climate
- (c)
China type of climate
- (d)
Warm temperate Eastern margin type of climate
The highest coal-producing country in the world is
- (a)
India
- (b)
USA
- (c)
China
- (d)
Russia
Which one of the following has caused the sex ratio of the United Arab Emirates to be low?
- (a)
Selective migration of mae working population
- (b)
High birth rate of males
- (c)
Low birth rate of females
- (d)
High out migration of females
Approximately one-half of the world population lives in
- (a)
East Asia and Europe
- (b)
Europe and Eastern-North America
- (c)
South and South-East Asia
- (d)
East and South Asia
Saltbush, with juicy leaves, a good fodder is very common in
- (a)
Nullarbor Plain
- (b)
Eastern Highlands
- (c)
Western Plateau
- (d)
Great Barrier Reef
The pulicate Lake, North of Chennai, is a typical lagoon separated from the sea by the island.
- (a)
Sriharikota
- (b)
Pamban
- (c)
Mannar
- (d)
Chennai
Which of the following statements regarding the Deccan Traps is/are correct?
1. Intense volcanic activity in the form of fissure eruption took place towards the end of cretaceous period.
2. The volcanic lava spread out in horizontal sheets.
3. The regur soil found here is rich in nitrogen.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
Only 1
- (c)
Only 3
- (d)
All of these
Which of the following mountain passes forms the 'tri-junction' of India, China and Myanmar?
- (a)
Nathu La
- (b)
Jelep La
- (c)
Bomdi La
- (d)
Diphu
Match List I and List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists
List I | List II |
A. Jog | 1. Narmada |
B. Bheraghat | 2. Subarnarekha |
C. Sivasamudram | 3. Cauvery |
D. Hundru | 4. Sharavati |
- (a)
A B C D 1 4 3 2 - (b)
A B C D 1 4 2 3 - (c)
A B C D 4 1 3 2 - (d)
A B C D 4 1 2 3
Consider the following statements about Indian forestry
1. About 40% of the Indian forests are in the inaccessible mountainous regions which impede the speedy transfer of felled tree.
2. Although according to India's forest policy, a high proportion of the land area shall be covered by forest except in some states, the percentage of forest cover is extremely low.
3. Exploitation of forests is less time consuming and less costly, as almost in every forest a single type of tree dominates.
4. The annual productivity of the forests is 3.5 cubic metres per hectare.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
1, 2 and 3
- (c)
3 and 4
- (d)
1, 2, 3 and 4
The typical area of 'Sal' forest in the India
- (a)
On the Western Ghats
- (b)
Between the Tapti and the Narmada
- (c)
To North-east of the Godavari
- (d)
On the Malwa Plateau
The agricultural production in different parts of India is ver much affected by varying intensities of floods and droughts. Which one of the following measures would not be sustainable in this respect?
- (a)
Provision for extensive irrigation facilities
- (b)
Change in the crop calendar
- (c)
Avoidance of flood and drought prone areas for agriculture
- (d)
Emphasis on selection of crops best suited to flood and drought conditions
The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture. Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak taser silk?
- (a)
Assam
- (b)
Bihar
- (c)
Manipur
- (d)
Odisha
Maximum amount of coal in India is used in
- (a)
railways
- (b)
steamships
- (c)
energy resources
- (d)
iron of wind power units
The petroleum deposits found in
- (a)
Assam, Gujarat, Bombay High and Tripura
- (b)
Assam.Manipur, Nagaland and West Bengal
- (c)
Assam, Gujarat, Tami lNadu and Tripura
- (d)
Gujarat, Manipal, Mizoram and Andaman
In the context of India's Fiver Year Plan, a shift in the pattern of industrialization, with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in
- (a)
Fourth Plan
- (b)
Sixth Plan
- (c)
Eighth Plan
- (d)
Tenth Plan
Which of the following are considered, to be constituting the bulk of the population of the lower castes in Northern India?
- (a)
The Mediterranean
- (b)
The Negritos
- (c)
The Brachy Cephalic
- (d)
The Proto-Australoids
Consider the following statements
1. A new museum gallery on North-East Bio-diversity will be opened in Bhubaneshwar.
2. Year 2010 marks the 40th Anniversary of the world heritage convention.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
None of these
The National Highway Number 5 joins
- (a)
Delhi with Mumbai
- (b)
Varanasi with Bengaluru
- (c)
Kolkata with Mumbai
- (d)
Chennai with Kolkata
What is the term applied to the process of successive replacement of existing plant communities as the vegetation- environment interaction modifies the environment making it more suitable for new communities?
- (a)
Adaptation
- (b)
Vegetation succession
- (c)
Evolution
- (d)
Serial change
Antacids are commonly used to get rid of acidity in the stomach. A commonly used antacid is
- (a)
Sodium hydrogen phthalate
- (b)
magnesium hydroxide
- (c)
calcium hydroxide
- (d)
manganese acetate
Which of the following is wrongly matched?
1.The Environment Protection Act: 1986
2.The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act: 1984
3.The Air (Prevention and Control of Population) Act: 1981
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Only 3
- (d)
None of these
Which one of the following pairs of geographical area show maximum biodiversity in our country?
- (a)
Sunderbans and Rann of Kutchchh
- (b)
Eastern Ghats and West Bengal
- (c)
Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghat
- (d)
Kerala and Punjab
India in January 2009, launches "Project Snow Leopard" under the wildlife conservation project.Which of the following states has not been included states has not bee included in this wildlife conservation project?
- (a)
Jammu and Kashmir
- (b)
Sikkim
- (c)
Himachal Pradesh
- (d)
Tripura
Consider the following mangrove areas
1. Bhitarkanika
2. Pichavaram
3. Coondapur
Which among the above is/are situated on the Eastern Coast of India?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
1 and 2
- (c)
1 and 3
- (d)
1, 2 and 3
Which one of the following articles of the Indian Constitution provides that "it shall be the duty of the union to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbance"?
- (a)
Article 215
- (b)
Article 275
- (c)
Article 325
- (d)
Article 355
What was the exact constitutional status of the Indian Republic on 26th January, 1950 when the Constitution was inaugurated?
- (a)
a Democratic Republic
- (b)
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
- (c)
A sovereign Democratic rebublic
- (d)
A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Rebublic
The Parliament can establish a new State in the Union by
- (a)
an amendment
- (b)
an executive order
- (c)
a simple law
- (d)
None of the above
the first finance commission was constituted in
- (a)
1950
- (b)
1951
- (c)
1952
- (d)
1954
The growth of cooperative federalism in India is due to
1.Union-State collaboration in economic matters
2.Union-state legislative relations
3.compulsion of development finance
4.dynamic of electoral politics
Choose the right answer from the option given below
- (a)
1 and 3
- (b)
1 and 4
- (c)
2 and 3
- (d)
2 and 4
By which Amendment Act of the Constitution of India were the Directive Principles of the state Policy given precedence over the Fundamental Rights wherever they come into conflict?
- (a)
40th
- (b)
42nd
- (c)
44th
- (d)
46th
The official Legal advisor to the State Government is
- (a)
the Cheif Justice
- (b)
the Attorney-General
- (c)
the Advocate-General
- (d)
a bench of High Court Judges
Assertion (A) The Central Rural Sanitation Programme was launched in 1986 to improve the quality of life of rural people in India.
Reason (R) Rural sanitation is a subject in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
- (a)
Both A and R are true and R is the Correct explantion of A
- (b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explantion of A
- (c)
A is true, but R is false
- (d)
A is false, but R is true
Which one of the following regions of India is not connected to the Integrated Power Transmission Grid 'National Grid' synchronously?
- (a)
Northern region
- (b)
Easter region
- (c)
Nort-Eastern region
- (d)
Southern region
Consider the following statements
1. In India more than 90% of the coal produced is of non-cooking coal type.
2. International Coal Ventures Limited (ICVL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed for the acquisition of coal resources abroad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Which one of the following Five Year Plans of Indian Economy started the Indicative Planning?
- (a)
Third Five Year
- (b)
Fifth Five Year
- (c)
Sixth Five Year
- (d)
Eight Five Year
Consider the following statements about the triangular model postulated by Robert J Gordon to determine the actual rate of inflation of an economy
1. Short-term Philips curve inflation
2. Coast push inflation
3. Built-in inflation
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
1 and 3
- (c)
2 and 3
- (d)
All of these
Consider the following schemes:
1. Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana
2. Rural Employment Generation Programme
3. Employment Assurance Scheme
Which of the schemes given above are subsumed under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme(PMEGP)?
- (a)
1 and 2
- (b)
1 and 3
- (c)
Only 2
- (d)
All of these
Consider the following statements
1. All members of the International monetary Fund are the members of International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
2. International Monetary Fund quota, the maximum amount of financial resources that it is obligated to contribute to the fund determines the allotment of special Drawing Rights to its members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to India's International Trade, consider the following statements
1. On average, UAE has the highest total trade share with India in the last five years.
2. China has more total trade share with India than the United States in the last five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
Both 1 and 2
- (d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Why is Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also known as Bankers Bank and lender of last resort?
- (a)
Reserve Bank of India maintains the security of the commercial banks and appointment of its officials.
- (b)
Commercial banks need to keep some amount in the custody of the RBI and can borrow from the RBI at the times of need and stringency.
- (c)
RBI acts as an agent of the government to regulate the day-to-day functions of the commercial banks and maintain the liquidity of the banks
- (d)
Both statements are given in 'a' and 'c' are correct
Consider the following repo options
1. Term repo option refers to a repo with a specified end date in the money market.
2. Overnight repo option has a one-day maturity transaction period in the money market.
3. Open repo option has no end date.
Which of the repo rates given above is/are correct?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
1 and 3
- (c)
2 and 3
- (d)
All of these
Which of the following is an award instituted by UNESCO?
- (a)
Aryabhatta Awards
- (b)
Kalinga Prize
- (c)
Abdus Salam Prize
- (d)
None of the above
Which of the following awards was instituted by Shanti Prasad Jain?
- (a)
Vyas Samman
- (b)
Shankar Samman
- (c)
Jnanpith Award
- (d)
Kabir Award
Consider the following statements about National Energy Conservation Awards.
1. This award is given on the basis of improvement in specific energy and energy conservation initiatives.
2. This is instituted the Ministry of Power.
3. These awards are given in seven major categories.
4. This award is given on National Energy Conservation Day on 14th December every year.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- (a)
1, 2 and 3
- (b)
1, 3 and 4
- (c)
1, 2 and 4
- (d)
All of the above
Which among the following has won the Ramon Magsaysay Award?
- (a)
Kiran Bedi
- (b)
TN Seshan
- (c)
Kulandei Francis
- (d)
All of these
Which one of the following is a revamp of the IRDP?
- (a)
National Social Assistance Programme
- (b)
Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
- (c)
Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana
- (d)
Community based pro-poor initiative
ONGC Videsh(the state owned and gas company of India) recent(September 2012)signed a definitive agreement with
- (a)
Russia
- (b)
Azerbaijan
- (c)
Iran
- (d)
South sudan
The SEBI stands for
- (a)
State Earnings Board of India
- (b)
Securities and Exchange Bank of India
- (c)
Securities and Exchange Board of India
- (d)
State Exchange Bank of India
Consider the following statements.
1. Dhyan Chand Award is India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games.
2. The award is named after the legendary Indian Cricket Player Dhyan Chand.
Which of the above is/are true?
- (a)
1 Only
- (b)
2 Only
- (c)
None of the above
- (d)
All of the above
Consider the following statements.
1. Mohinder Amarnath was the Man of the Match in 1983 World Cup Cricket final.
2. Geet Sethi is Associated with Billiards.
Which of the above is/are true?
- (a)
Only 1
- (b)
Only 2
- (c)
None of the above
- (d)
All of the above
Which of these cities has never been home to an NBA franchise?
- (a)
Syracuse, NY
- (b)
San Diego, CA
- (c)
Vancouver, BC
- (d)
Louisville, KY
The earliest known Pahari paintings are from:
- (a)
Guler
- (b)
Kangra
- (c)
Basholi
- (d)
Chamba
Number of ganglia present in nerve cord of Cockroach is
- (a)
12
- (b)
10
- (c)
9
- (d)
6
Stomata opens because the guard cells have --
- (a)
Outer thin walls
- (b)
Chloroplast
- (c)
Inner thick walls
- (d)
Kidney shape
Match the following:
I | II |
I. Arjuna Award | (A) Person of cine world |
II. Oscar Award | (B) Journalists |
III. Dronacharya Award | (C) Sports persons |
IV. Pulitzer Prize | (D) Coaches |
- (a)
I-a, II-b, III-d, IV-c
- (b)
I-c, II-a, III-d, IV-b
- (c)
I-b, II-a, III-c, IV-d
- (d)
I-c, II-d, III-a, IV-b
To which channel International Olympic Committee sold the broadcasting rights for 2014&2016 Olympic?
- (a)
STAR India
- (b)
Doordarshan
- (c)
Set Max
- (d)
Zee Sports
Former zambian ---- Kenneth Kaunda has received the 2012 Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace Reconcilliation.
- (a)
President
- (b)
Prime minister
- (c)
Finance Minister
- (d)
Commerce Minister
Who won the Top Ranker's Entrepreneurial Path Breaker Aaward 2013?
- (a)
Prof. D. K. Bandyopadhyay
- (b)
Ajay Shankar
- (c)
B. Prasada Rao
- (d)
Pratip Chaudhuri
The market in which long term securities such as stocks and bonds are bought and sold is commonly known as
- (a)
Commodities Exchange
- (b)
Capital Market
- (c)
Bull Market
- (d)
Bullion Market
The highest grade of coal whose surface is shining and has the highest calorific value, is:
- (a)
Bituminous
- (b)
Lignite
- (c)
Anthracite
- (d)
Peat
Jaundice is an infectious disease which spreads through
- (a)
Air
- (b)
Soil
- (c)
Water
- (d)
Clothes
Which of them is used as solvent for dry cleaning?
- (a)
Diesel
- (b)
Kerosene
- (c)
Petrol
- (d)
Paraffin wax
Which of the following planets is made mostly of hydrogen and helium?
- (a)
Venus
- (b)
Saturn
- (c)
Mercury
- (d)
Neptune