15 Questions on Current Affairs for March 2012 

1). Recently the Chinese foreign Minster had visited India to step up the Bilateral Relations between the two countries.Which of the following issues are discussed:

i)   Joint Operations against Piracy ii)  Coordination on border Affairsiii) sharing of Technical Knowledgeiv)  Dispute involving Arunachal Pradesh

Choose the right option:

(a) Only (i) and (iii)(b) Only (ii) and (iii)(c) Only (i), (ii) and (iii)(d) All of the (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer: c) Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

2). Who among the Following is the Foreign Minter of China, who recently paid a visit to India in the first week of March, 2012 ?

(a) Yang Jiechi(b) Hu Jinato(c) Liang Guanglie(d) Zhou Ji

 Answer: Yang Jiechi

3). India had recently resolved a 14 months long standing Payment issue with which of the following countries:

(a) Israel(b) USA(c) China(d) Iran

Answer: Iran 

4). The Government of India has recently approved the ............. Navy Plane Deal:

(a) $ 1 billion (b) $ 2 billion(c) $ 3 billion(d) None of the above

Answer: $ 1 billion

5) The Home Minister of which among the following neighboring countries had visited India in the last week of February 2012 to discuss bilateral issues such as Illegal Immigration and Extradition treaty

(a) China (b) Pakistan(c) Sri Lanka(d) Bangladesh

Answer: Bangladesh

6) India will sign an extradition treaty with which among the following countries.The Process in the final stages:

(a) Bangladesh(b) Pakistan(c) Nepal(d) Bhutan

Answer: Bangladesh

7) The Central Government of India has recently approved a farmer friendly Rural Job scheme called as(a) Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana(b) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(c) Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (GMNREGS)(d) NREGA

Answer: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (GMNREGS)

8) Which among the following countries is in the list of Polio - endemic countries of WHO:

(i)   Pakistan (ii)  Nigeria(iii) Afghanistan(iv)  India

Choose the right Option:

(a) Only (i) and (ii) (b) Only (ii) and (iii)(c) Only (iii) and (iv)(d) Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer: Only (i), (ii) and (iii)

9) Which among the following countries is removed from the list of Polio - endemic countries of WHO:

(a) India (b) Pakistan(c) Afghanistan(d) Bangladesh

Answer: India

10) Which among the following is not a Millennium Development Goal (MDG) as approved  by UNO ?

(a) Achieve universal primary education(b) Improve maternal health (c) Reduce child mortality(d) Cross-Border Terrorism

Answer: Cross-Border Terrorism

11) Who among the Following is the President of European Union:

(a) Timothy Roemer(b) Asad-al-Bashar(c) Hermen Van Rompuy(d) None of the Above

Answer:  Hermen Van Rompuy

12) The Indian-European Union (EU) Annual summit was recently held in which among the following cities:

(a) Madrid(b) Berlin(c) Budapest(d) New Delhi

Answer: New Delhi

13) According to report made available by CBI, the amount of Black money deposited by Indians in Foreign Banks is

(a) $ 300 Billion

(b) $ 1000 Billion(c) $ 500 Billion(d) None of the above

Answer: $ 500 Billion

14) The Supreme Court of India had recently canceled the .......... Telecom Licenses allotted on or after January 10, 2008

(a) 122(b) 123(c) 124(d) 125

Answer: 125 

15) According to Data made available by Transparency International in December 2011, India's ranks in the Corruption Perceptions Index is:

(a) 95(b) 96(c) 97 (d) 98

Answer: 95

Note: Corruption perceptions index measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption in 183 countries and territories around the world

Current Affairs March 2012 Quiz-1

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In the section on current Affairs, we will cover the Current Affairs of March, 2012.In our previous post, we have covered for Quizzes and Questions Answers for the month of February, 2012.Students preparing for several competitive exam will find this material useful.So go through these questions and according memorise them

20 Current Affairs March 2012 Quiz Questions

 1. The fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit was held recently in—

(A) Abu Dhabi(B) New Delhi(C) Tehran(D) Dhaka

2. Planning Commission of India on January 18, 2012 approved Rudrasagar development scheme. The scheme is related—

(A) Tripura   (B) Assam(C) Manipur (D) Sikkim

3. The Board of Approval (BoA) under the Commerce Ministry on January 24, 2012 approved the proposal of this company to set up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Identify the company—

(A) Reliance Industries(B) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)(C) Hero Motors(D) Infosys

4. Scientists identified a new gene in maize plants called—

(A) Meg 1     (B) Meg 2(C) Meg 3    (D) Meg 4

5. Researchers discovered new earthworm species in Port Blair. What is the name of the new species ?

(A) Moniligaster ivaniosi(B) Annelida(C) Nematoda(D) Onychophora

6. Scientists recently developed a new wireless device to detect the presence of termites. Consider the following statements:

1. When the new device detects the presence of termites, it sends an SMS or email to a pest control firm.2. The device is made of a tiny sensor, even smaller than a fingernail.

Choose the right option :

(A) Both 1 and 2 are correct

(B) Only 1 is correct(C) Only 2 is correct(D) Neither 1 not 2 is correct

7. According to the draft sports policy of this State Government released on January 11, 2012, a special life-time achievement award, in memory of G.V. Raja, the Founder-President of the State Sports Council is to be instituted. Which State is being referred to ?

(A) Karnataka(B) Kerala(C) Tamil Nadu(D) Andhra Pradesh

8. Which team defeated Uttara-khand in the men's category to win the National title for the fourth time, in the 60th Senior National Volleyball Championship at Raipur on January 11, 2012 ?

(A) Kerala(B) Andhra Pradesh(C) West Bengal(D) Tamil Nadu

9. Which team extended their hegemony by defeating Kerala 25-12, 25-14, 25-16 in a one sided final in the women's category at the 60th Senior National Volleyball Championship ?

(A) Punjab    (B) Services(C) Railways(D) Delhi

10. This footballer was awarded the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or on January 9, 2012 in Zurich. He won the award for the third consecutive year for the world's outstanding footballer.Identify the footballer.

(A) Cristiano Ronaldo(B) Xavi(C) Sergio Ramos(D) Lionel Messi

11. State-run Northern Coalfields (NCL) agreed to surrender land required to mine two blocks attached to the Sasan ultra mega power plant to which of the following companies giving the company the benefit of over ? 6000 crore over the life of the venture ?

(A) Reliance Power(B) Adani Power(C) Birla Power Solutions(D) DLF Power

12. Which car took home the crown of Indian Car of the Year 2012 in January 2012 ?

(A) Toyota Etios Liva(B) Maruti Suzuki Swift(C) Hyundai Verna(D) Hyundai Eon

13. As per the Wholesale Price Index, published by the government on January 16, 2012. Reduced food prices caused the inflation to dip to a year low at what per cent in December 2011?

(A) 7-47%     (B) 7-65%(C) 6-33%     (D) 5-41%

14. Maldives authorities allowed Male International Airport operator to collect airport development and insurance charges from passengers, nearly a month after a local court barred the Bangalore-based company from doing so. Name the operator.

(A) GMR Infrastructure(B) International Air Transport Association (LATA)(C) FraportAG(D) DIAL

15. Which French construction major entered the Indian market by buying out 100 per cent stake in NAPC, a Chennai-based construction company ?

(A) Sinopec Engineering(B) Uhde(C) Vinci(D) Snamprogetti

16. India signed MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) on tourism with ASEAN on January 12, 2012. The agreement took place in—

(A) Manado  (B) Jakarta(C) Malaysia(D) Manila

17. Pravasi Bhartiya Divas-2012 was held in Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of which one of the following states ?

(A) Rajasthan(B) Bihar(C) UP(D) Bihar

18. India and Japan on January 12, 2012 agreed to enhance their cooperation in the.........sector.

(A) Infrastructure(B) Tourism(C) Road and Transport(D) Coal and Mining

19. He was conferred the first S. K. Singh Award for excellence in the Indian Foreign Service on January 6, 2012. Identify the diplomat.

(A) Ranjan Mathai(B) Shivshankar Menon(C) D. Bala Venkatesh Verma(D) K.Raghunath

20. Name the auto making company which launched three new variants of the Eon-D—Lite plus, Era plus and Magna plus in the Indian market in January 2012.

(A) Tata Motors(B) Hyundai Motor India(C) Volkswagen(D) Maruti Suzuki

ANSWERS:

1.   (A) 2.  (A)  3.  (B)  4.  (A)  5. (A)  6.  (A)  7.  (B)  8.  (A)  9. (C) 10. (D)11. (A) 12. (B) 13. (C) 14. (A) 15. (C) 16. (A) 17. (A) 18. (A) 19. (C) 20. (B)

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State Profile

Rajasthan is a vibrant, exotic state where tradition and royal glory meet in a riot of colors against the vast

backdrop of sand and desert. It has an unusual diversity in its entire forms- people, customs, culture,

costumes, music, manners, dialects, cuisine and physiography. The land is endowed with invincible forts,

magnificent palace havelis, rich culture and heritage, beauty and natural resources. It is a land rich in music,

Dance, Art & Craft and Adventure, a land that never ceases to intrigue & enchant.There is a haunting air of

romance, about the state, which is palpable in its every nook and corner. This abode of kings is one of the

most exotic locales for tourist world over. The state has not only survived in all its ethnicity but owes its

charisma and color to its enduring traditional way of life.

It is one of the 28 states that, along with seven union territories, form the republic of India. So rich is the

history of the land that every roadside village has its own tales of valour and sacrifice, the winds sing them

and the sands shift to spread them. Rajasthan is Spicy, but then, what is life after all without little bit of

spice, Rajasthan provides abundant scope to explore it.

The panoramic outlook of the state is simply mesmerizing, with lofty hills of Aravali’s – one of the oldest

mountain ranges of the world and the golden sand dunes of the Great Indian Desert – the only desert of the

sub-continent. No other region in the country is a conglomeration of so many paradoxes. It is a land of

superlatives, everything over here is breathtakingly beautiful, impressive and fascinating! The state is well

connected with other parts of the country and can be easily approached from Delhi and Bombay. Fast trains,

direct bus and air connections make travel easy and comfortable.

A visit to this wonderland will leave a lasting spell on your mind. In fact, one visit is not enough to capture

the real essence of this magical land. You will, we assure you, keep coming back for more.

Quick History of Rajasthan

Ancient Period, upto 1200 AD

Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over different parts of Rajasthan from about 700 AD. Before that,

Rajasthan was a part of several republics. It was a part of the Mauryan Empire. Other major republics that

dominated this region include the Malavas, Arjunyas, Yaudhyas, Kushans, Saka Satraps, Guptas and Hunas.

The Rajput clans ascendancy in Indian history was during the period from the eighth to the twelfth century

AD. The Pratihars ruled Rajasthan and most of northern India during 750-1000 AD. Between 1000-1200 AD,

Rajasthan witnessed the struggle for supremacy between Chalukyas, Parmars and Chauhans.

Medieval Period, 1201 – 1707

Around 1200 AD a part of Rajasthan came under Muslim rulers. The principal centers of their powers were

Nagaur and Ajmer. Ranthanbhor was also under their suzerainty. At the beginning of the 13th century AD,

the most prominent and powerful state of Rajasthan was Mewar.

Modern Period, 1707 – 1947

Rajasthan had never been united politically until its domination by Mughal Emperor – Akbar. Akbar created a

unified province of Rajasthan. Mughal power started to decline after 1707. The political disintegration of

Rajasthan was caused by the dismemberment of the Mughal Empire. The Marathas penetrated Rajasthan

upon the decline of the Mughal Empire. In 1755 they occupied Ajmer. The beginning of the 19th Century was

marked by the onslaught of the Pindaris.

In 1817-18 the British Government concluded treaties of alliance with almost all the states of Rajputana.

Thus began the British rule over Rajasthan, then called Rajputana.

Post Independence

The erstwhile Rajputana comprised 19 princely states and two chiefships of Lava and Kushalgarh and a

British administered territory of Ajmer-Merwara. Rajasthan State was heterogeneous conglomeration of

separate political entities with different administrative systems prevailing in different places. The present

State of Rajasthan was formed after a long process of integration which began on March 17, 1948 and ended

on November 1, 1956. Before integration it was called Rajputana; after integration it came to be known as

Rajasthan. At present there are 33 districts (including the new district of Pratapgarh) in the State.

District Information

All Districts of Rajasthan

AJMER DAUSA KOTA

ALWAR DHOLPUR NAGAUR

BANSWARA DUNGARPUR PALI

BARAN HANUMANGARHRAJSAMAND

BARMER JAIPUR SAWAI MADOHPUR

BHARATPUR JAISALMER SIKAR

BHILWARA JALORE SIROHI

BIKANER JHALAWAR SRI GANGANAGAR

BUNDI JHUNJHUNU TONK

CHITTORGARHJODHPUR UDAIPUR

CHURU KARAULI PRATAPGARH

Tourism

Places to Visit

Sisodia Rani Garden has tiered multilevel gardens with fountains,

water channel and painted pavilions and suites of living rooms. Amongst others, Vidhyadhar-ka-Bagh is the

best preserved one, with shady trees, flowing water, an open pavilion. It was built by the planner of the

city,Vidhyadhar.

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Parks and Sancturies

Rajasthan is a haven for a wide spectrum of wildlife. The topography of Rajasthan ranges from the barren

desert, scrub-thorn arid forests,rocks and ravines to wetlands and lush, green forests. And each of these

areas houses a large variety of animal and bird life. Some of them rare while some endangered.

Rajasthan is the home of the tigers, black bucks,chinkara, the rare desert fox,the endangered caracal, the

great Indian bustard,gavial, monitor lizard,wild boars,porcupine. Migratory birds like the common crane,

ducks,coots, pelicans and the rare Siberian cranes,imperial sandgrouse, falcons, buzzards flocks to this state

during the winter months. Typical areas representing each of the ecosystems have been earmarked as

special areas wildlife. Rajasthan boasts of two National Parks,over a dozen Sanctuaries and two Closed

Areas. Most of these areas are open to visitors round the year but are closed briefly during the monsoon.

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Adventure Tourism

The joy of being aloft in the wind and the thrill of defying the elements is what parasailing and ballooning are

all about. Unlike other aerosports, in these, once off the ground, the sportsman is on his own. Since the skies

are an element foreign to us, it would be judicious to take all precautions before indulging in the joy afforded

by the sports. Responsibility for the safety for the sportsman depends to a large extent on the team helping

out in this sport. Ballooning on other hand,permits the balloonist to soar high in the sky and drift over the

picturesque terrain.

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Heritage Hotels

In a class by themselves, these heritage hotels extend their own unique services to the tourist. Dressed

almost always in traditional turbans and dhotis,the old family retainers cater to the same kind of care and

hospitality to the tourists as they do to their personal guests.In most of these havelies,the host himself is

always around to ensure that the guest is comfortable and well looked after. What these palaces lack by way

of five-star facilities they more than make up by the personalized service that they extend. The Department

of Tourism takes active interest in promoting these heritage hotels. Some are listed below. A more detailed

list is available with the Department of Tourism,Government of Rajasthan.

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Distance Chart

To find out : Distance between two cities, trace down the vertical column of one city to its intersection with

the column of the other city.

The total road mileage in Rajasthan is 2521 kms. of national highway and around 54,000 kms. of state roads

and rural link roads. Roads provide most convenient modes of transport between Delhi and various locations

in eastern Rajasthan, most of which are 1-5 hours of comfortable road journey from Delhi.

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Art & Culture

Paintings of Rajasthan

Rajasthan’s role in the development of Indian art has been very important. The decoration of dwellings and

other household objects was but one aspect of the creative genius of the Rajasthani – the world of miniature

paintings is perhaps the most fascinating and the distinctive styles that have existed here are renowned the

world over. From the 16th century onwards there flourished different schools of paintings like the Mewar

school, the Bundi-Kota kalam, the Jaipur, Bikaner, Kishengarh and Marwar schools.

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Jewellery & Gems

Rajasthan, men and women traditionally wore necklaces, armlets, anklets, earrings and rings. With the

advent of the Mughal Empire, Rajasthan became a major centre for production of the finest kind of jewellery.

It was a true blend of the Mughal with the Rajasthani craftsmanship. The Mughals brought sophisticated

design & technical know-how of the Persians with them.

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Art Galleries & Museums

RAJASTHAN - the land of massive forts, sprawling palaces and intricately carved temples ofcolourful tribes

and brave warriors, of unrivalledform of arts and crafts, unique dance and music traditions, is changing at

rapid pace. Its vast network of Museums in large and small towns, archaeological sites and the recently

opened museums and art galleries in the palaces of erstwhile rulers of old states help to preserve this great

heritage for posterity.

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Folk Dance and Music

There is a great tradition of popular poetry, which is written under the rival banners of Turru and Kalangi.

This is a sung in groups in Jikri, Kanhaiyya or Geet(of the Meenas), Hele-ke-Khyal and Bam Rasiya of Eastern

Rajasthan. Group singing of classical bandishes, called the Dangal or taalbandi is also unique to this region.

Bhopas are singing priests of various deities or warrior saints.The Bhopas of Mataji wear costumes and play

the Mashak.

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Fairs & Festivals

The Rajasthani’s love for colour and joyous celebrations is proved by the elaborate rituals and the gay

abandon with which he surrenders himself to the numerous fairs and festivals of the region. In addition to

the festivals celebrated by the Hindus,Muslims and others,there are also the traditional fairs.

People of Rajasthan

People

In olden days, the profession of the people decided their caste. This system has now been broken. Today,

individuals have the freedom to opt for any profession irrespective of caste. The profession based caste

system has now been transformed into birth-based caste system. People of various castes and sub-castes

reside in Rajasthan.

The Rajputs, who were the rulers of most of the erstwhile princely states of Rajasthan, form a major group of

residents of Rajasthan. Rajputs are generally stoutly built people of good height. The Rajputs generally

worshipped the Sun, Shiva, and Vishnu. Vedic religion is still followed by the Rajputs. All the auspicious and

inauspicious activities are done in accordance to the Vedic traditions.

The other castes found in Rajasthan are as follows:

Brahmins : Their main occupation was worshipping and performance of religious rites.

Vaishya : These people generally took up business as their source of livelihood. These days they are settled

in every nook and corner of the country.

There is a large group of agricultural castes to be found in Rajasthan. These people depend on Agriculture for

thier livelihood. Some of these castes are Jat, Gurjar, Mali, Kalvi etc.

Irrespective of the birth-based caste system, each individual is free to follow the profession / occupation as

per choice, in modern Rajasthan.

Many tribes are also found in different parts of Rajasthan. These tribes have their own social systems and

customs. Some of the commonly known tribs are Meena, Bhil, Garasia, Kanjar.

Religions

The religion and costumes of the tribes vary. They each have their own religion, costumes and profession.

The religion followed by Rajasthanis, in general, is the Hindu religion. Various other religions are also

prevalent.

Some of these religions are:

Jain Religion: the Jains follow the teachings of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara. Mahavira stressed on the

practice Non-violence.

Sikh Religion :Over time,there has been a considarable increase in the number of followers of Sikh religion.

The sikhs belive in formless God and worship their holy book ‘Guru Granth Sahib’.

Some other major religions that are followed are Buddishm, Islam, Chirstianity, Parsi religion.

Costumes

The study of the people of Rajasthan is incomplete without the knowledge of costumes and ornaments. The

costumes of the present have the reflections of the costumes of the past. .

Both males and females dress in the customary dresses fully influenced by climate, economy, status and the

profession, they are engaged. The traditional dresses being Potia, Dhoti, Banda, Angrakhi, Bugatari,

Pachewara, Khol, Dhabla, amongst Hindus; and Tilak, Burga, Achkan amongst Muslims which fast changing

now with Bushirt, Salwar and Skirts, Saris and Pants accordingly. Turbans the head dress of Rajasthan is a

differential pattern of each geographical region designed to its terrain and climatic influence. Clothes

express ones personality and tell people which village and caste they belong.

All  over  Rajasthan   the bandhni, tie-dye sari and turban reign supreme.

The common dress of the women constitutes (i) Sari or Odhani, (ii) Kanchli or Kunchuki or Choli (iii) Ghaghra

or Ghaghri or Lahanga Besides, the women of high status and ranks wear dupatta and patka. The use of

chappals or sandals or jutees is also common but   ladies    of high families use coloured sandals studded

with gold threads and stars.Thus, it is concluded that the costumes of women are very colourful and

fascinating.

Ornaments

He use of ornaments dates back to the prehistoric times with  the passage of time new designs and varieties

replace the old ones but still there  are ornaments which were used in the past and are still used in the

present.

Both men and women wear ornaments but with the passage of time, men are giving up their use. The

ornaments of gold and silver are more prevalent in Rajasthan. There are certain ornaments which are used

by men.

In daily use the ladies wear normal ornaments of neck, hand, nose and ear but on special occasions and

social functions women wear all the ornaments of to look beautiful and attractive.For its exquisite designs

and delicacy of art Rajasthan jewelry is a rage not only for ladies in India but also for women of foreign

countires.

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This is the 3rd set of 120 Current Affairs quizzes. These quizzes will equip you to

take all competitive examinations as well. These quizzes are based on Corporate,

Economy, Sports, Science, National Current Affairs of India. This will make you

better prepared to face competitive examinations like that of IBPS CWE, Bank PO,

RRB, NABARD, RBI, LIC, Civil Services, MBA etc.

1. The union government of India on 1 February 2012 gave the approval for setting up a

National Council for Senior Citizens. It will be headed by the minister of____

a) External Affairs

b) Social Justice and Empowerment

c) Home

d) Finance

Answer: (b) Social Justice and Empowerment

2.  As per the latest Sample registration System( SRS) bulletin, December 2011 released by

the Registrar General of India(RGI), it is noted that Infant Mortality Rate(IMR) dropped

further from __ to __ infant deaths per 1000 live births during 2010.

a) 50; 47

b) 52; 49

c) 53; 48

d) 48; 47

Answer: (a) 50; 47

3. In the period from January to November 2011, Sri Lanka received just over 7.5 lakh

tourists. Of this, over 1.5 lakh were Indians. Indians constituted about what per cent of the

tourists to Sri Lanka in 2011?

a.    20%

b.    11%

c.    27%

d.    31%

Answer: (a)

4. The Review Committee on the Delhi School Education Act and Rules 1973 submitted its

report to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on 30 January 2012. Which of the following facts are

not true in this regard?

1.    The committee was chaired by legal expert Manish Kumar Gaur. The other members of

the committee were Abha Joshi and Shailja Chandra.

2.    The committee’s report is aimed at bringing about purposeful amendments to the Act

and related rules

3.     The committee, constituted in April 2011 was mandated to examine all issues related

to DSEAR-73

4.    It suggested a new concept of conducting school inspections with the primary focus

being on the learning outcomes of children. 

a.    2 & 3

b.    3 & 4

c.    Only 3

d.    Only 1

Answer: (d)

5.    Freedom fighter and one of the doyens of Indian diplomacy who was an architecht of of

the 1971 Indo-Soviet Treaty passed away in New Delhi on 31 january 2012. Identify him.

a.    A K Damodaran

b.    Prakash Shah

c.    Bali Ram Bhagat

d.    Shyam Nandan Prasad Mishra

Answer: (a)

6.    Which electronic gadget maker predicting a fourth consecutive year of losses, named

Kazuo Hirai as chief executive officer, replacing Howard Stringer?

a.    Sony

b.    Samsung Electronics

c.    Videocon

d.    Hitachi

Answer: (a)

7.    Binani Industries, the holding company of Braj Binani group, cquired a Belgian

fibreglass company for 275 million euros. The Belgian company is a leading manufacturer of

fibreglass in Europe. Name the Belgian company.

1.    1B

2.    2B

3.    3B

4.    F2B

Answer: (c)

8.    Which state run company signed an agreement with its trade unions for increase in the

wages under which minimum guaranteed benefit would be 25% of gross?

a.    BHEL

b.    CIL

c.    IOC

d.    ONGC

Answer: (b)

9.    Which of the following banks filed a criminal complaint against Sterling Biotech, and its

six directors, for allegedly defaulting on repayments on credit facilities provided by the

public sector lender?

a.    State Bank of Travancore

b.    State Bank of Mysore

c.    State Bank of Patiala

d.    State Bank of Indore

Answer: (b)

10.    Shailesh Rao, managing director (media & platforms) at Google’s Asia-Pacific

operations, left the world’s biggest Internet search company to set up the international

business of which of the following companies?

a.    Yahoo

b.    Rediffmail

c.    Skype

d.    Twitter

Answer: (d)

11.    United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) data for 150

countries over 40 years showed which two countries as the only two countries in the world

where female infant mortality is higher than male infant mortality in the 2000s?

a.    Venezuela & Cambodia

b.    Nigeria & Ghana

c.    China & India

d.    Indonesia & China

Answer: (c)

12.  The fifth edition of the world future energy summit was held in Abu Dhabi from 16 to 19

January 2012. Abu Dhabi is the capital of ___.

a) UAE

b) UK

c) Iraq

d) Iran

Answer:  (a) UAE

13.  Kamla Persad Bissessar visited India from 5 January 2012 to 14 January 2012. Consider

the following statements on her.

i) She is the seventh Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

ii) She is the country’s first female Prime Minister.

Choose the right option:

a)    Both i and ii are correct.

b)    Only i is correct.

c)    Only ii is correct.

d)    Neither i nor ii is correct.

Answer:  (a) Both i and ii are correct

14. What is SHADE?

a) A new pact among the naval forces of India, Japan and China

b) A new pact among the armed forces of India, Japan and China

c) A new pact among the naval forces of India, Japan and Russia

d) A new pact among the armed forces of India, Japan and Russia

Answer: (a) A new pact among the naval forces of India, Japan and China

15.    Market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 28 January 2012

decided to enhance the minimum investment amount per client managed by portfolio

managers. Which of the following facts are not true with respect to the above statement?

2.    SEBI decided to enhance the minimum investment amount per client managed by

portfolio managers to Rs.25 lakh from Rs.5 lakh

3.    insurance companies and mutual funds, which are broad-based investment vehicles

representing the interests of the public at large to be included in the provisions of SEBI

(Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations

4.    As per the current norm, SEBI (ICDR) Regulations preclude companies from issuing

preferential allotment to entities which have sold any of their holdings during the six months

prior to the relevant date

5.    SEBI approved changes in the SEBI (Mutual Fund) Regulations, 1996, which ask the

asset management companies (AMCs) to ensure a fair treatment to all investors.

a.    Only 1

b.    Only 2

c.    Only 3

d.    Only 4

Answer: (b)

16. The Union government in January 2012 decided to subscribe to preferential equity

shares issued by which of the two public sector banks?

a.    SBI & PNB

b.    PNB & Union Bank

c.    SBI & UCO

d.    Bank of Baroda & Canara Bank

Answer: (a)

17. According to the data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on 30 January

2012, the growth rate of eight core industries slowed down to what per cent in December

2011 from 6.3 per cent in December 2010?

a.    2.5%

b.    3.1 %

c.    4%

d.    5.2%

Answer: (b)

18. The apex decision-making body of the communications ministry, the Telecom

Commission decided to allow mobile phone companies to share spectrum. Identify the

statement which is incorrect.

1.    The Commission has however limited this facility to 3G airwaves alone

2.    Only those operators that have airwaves in a particular region can share it. Spectrum

can be shared only between two spectrum holders

3.    Two companies can share airwaves only if their combined holdings do not exceed the

limits prescribed in the M&A norms

4.    Spectrum sharing deals will also have to be renewed every five years

a.    Only 4

b.    Only 2

c.    Only 1

d.    2 & 3

Answer: (c)

19.    The Union government on 31 January 2012 revised the economic growth rate for

2010-2011 financial year to what percent in comparison to the previous estimate of 8.5

percent?

a.    8%

b.    8.4%

c.    7.5%

d.    7%

Answer: (b)

20.    Which team coached by R R Jadeja won its second consecutive Ranji Trophy title by

defeating Tamil Nadu  at the MA Chidambaram stadium on 23 January 2012?

a.    Karnataka

b.    West Bengal

c.    Andhra Pradesh

d.    Rajasthan

Answer: (d)

21.    Which Australian batsman was honoured with Austrlia’s  highest civil honour - an

officer (AO) in the general division of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the

sport of cricket as a leading player?

a.    Ricky Ponting

b.    Adam Gilchrist

c.    Michael Hussey

d.    Andrew Symonds

Answer: (a)

22.    The 2012 men’s final of the Australian Open went past the 2008 Wimbledon final time

record, finishing after 5 hours and 53 minutes of play. Who emerged winner in the epic final?

a.    Andy Murray

b.    Roger Federer

c.    Novak Djokovic

d.    Rafael Nadal

Answer: (c)

23.    Name the woman tennnis player who won her win first Grand Slam title by winning in

the finals of of the Australian Open 2012.

a.    Victoria Azarenka

b.    Svetlana Kuznetsova  

c.    Maria Sherapova

d.    Caroline Wozniacki

Answer: (a)

24.    Which of the following table tennis players won his maiden national title by defeating

a six time champion in the final of the 73rd Senior National and Inter-State Table Tennis

Championships in Lucknow on 29 January 2012?

a.    A Sharath Kamal

b.    A Amalraj

c.    N Ganeshan

d.    T.Raju

Answer: (b)

25.    The White House on 10 February 2012 named India's renowned economist as the 

receipient of the 2011 US National Humanities Medal. Identify him.

a.    Montek Singh Ahluwalia

b.    C. Rangarajan

c.    Usha Thorat

d.    Amartya Sen

Answer: (d)

26.    Singer and actress Whitney Houston died on 11 February 2012 in a Beverly Hills hotel

room California. Which of the facts about her are not true?

1.    Houston is a winner of six Grammy Awards including record of the year for I Will Always

Love You and album of the year for The Bodyguard

2.    Houston's 1985 debut album Whitney Houston became the best-selling debut album by

a female act at the time of its release. The album was named Rolling Stone's best album of

1986, and was ranked at number 254 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of

All Time

3.    She had made her national televised debut alongside Davis on Gimme a Break.

4.    She had won her first Grammy award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female for

Saving All My Love for You.

5.    She is the first artist to have two number-one Billboard 200 Album awards (formerly

"Top Pop Album") on the Billboard magazine year-end charts.

a.    1 & 5

b.    Only 2

c.    Only 5

d.    2 & 4

Answer: (c)

27.    The sixty-fifth annual British Academy Film awards, the BAFTA’s was held at the Royal

Opera House in London 12 February 2012. Which film swept the award ceremony winning a

total of 6 awards?

a.    The Iron Lady

b.    The Artist

c.    We Need to Talk About Kevin

d.    Hugo

Answer: (b)

28.    This British singer with six nominations, won all six awards at 54th Annual Grammy

Awards held on 12 February 2012 for the album 21, thus tying Beyoncé's record for most

wins by a female artist in one night. Identify the singer.

a.    Bon Iver

b.    Lady Gaga

c.    Adele

d.    Whitney Houston

Answer: (c)

29.    Pakistani archaeologists discovered a rare Indus Valley civilization-era seal in steatite

dating back to 2500-2000 BC from the Cholistan area of which of the following province in

Pakistan?

a.    Punjab Privince

b.    Balochistan

c.    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

d.    FATA

Answer: (a)

30.    There were as many as 1359 foreigners, who availed themselves of the Visa on Arrival

scheme in January compared with 790 in January 2011. What was the per centage growth

recorded in number of foreigners availing Visa on Arrival (VoA) scheme in January 2012?

a.    70%

b.    72%

c.    75%

d.    82%

Answer: (b)

31.    As per the provisional figures of exports released on 9 February 2012, India’s exports

in January 2012 rose to what per cent to $25.4 billion?

a.    10.1%

b.    7%

c.    12.32%

d.    8.3%

Answer: (a)

32.    Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 14 February 2012, issued the ‘Draft Circular for

Deployment of White Label Automated Teller Machines (WLAs) from non-bank entities.

Which of the following facts related to this statement is/are not true?

1.    The WLA operator can choose the location of the WLA. However, it will have to adhere

to annual targets and the ratio of WLA between Tier I &II and Tier III-VI centres that may be

stipulated by the RBI.

2.    Non-bank entities proposing to set up WLAs have to apply to the RBI seeking

authorisation under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2007

3.    The non-banking entities should have a minimum net worth of Rs. 1000 crore at the

time of making the application and on a continuing basis after issue of the requisite

authorisation. 

4.    Being non-bank owned ATMs, the guidelines on five free transactions in a month for

using other bank ATMs will not be applicable for transactions made on the WLAs.

5.    The WLA operator will have to declare one Sponsor Bank, which will serve as the

Settlement Bank for the settlement of all the service transactions at the WLAs.

a.    2 & 5

b.    Only 1

c.    Only 3

d.    Only 5

Answer: (c)

33.    Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee

on 15 February 2012 approved the auction route for selling 5 per cent stake in state-run oil

major?

a.    IOC

b.    ONGC

c.    HPCL

d.    BPCL

Answer: (b)

34.    As per official data released on 14 February 2012, headline inflation eased to a 26-

month low in January 2012 from 7.47 per cent in December 2011 on the back of further fall

in vegetable prices. What did the headline inflation stand at in January 2012?

a.    6.55%

b.    5.33%

c.    5.75%

d.    7.1%

Answer: (a)

 1.    Name the veteran hindi film music composer Rajesh Roshan was honoured with the

Lata Manageshkar award by the Madhya Pradesh government on 8 February 2012.

a.    A R Rehman

b.    Rajesh Roshan 

c.    Adnan Sami

d.    Leslie Lewis

Answer: (b)

35.    Noted Hindi writer Professor Ramdarash Mishra was selected for the 21st Vyas

Samman for his poetry collection. For which of his poetry collection was he selected for the

award?

a.    Pak gai hai dhoop 

b.    Path ke Geet  

c.    Kandhe par Suraj

d.    Aam Ke Patte

Answer: (d)

36.    Renowned Urdu poet  and noted lyricist of Umrao Jaan, Akhlaq Mohammad Khan

passed away in Aligarh on 13 February 2012 after battling lung cancer. Which of the facts

about the poet given below are not true?

1.    Akhlaq Mohammad Khan wrote under the pen name 'Shahryar'

2.    Shahryar started his career as a literary assistant at Anjuman Tarraqqi-e-Urdu. He then

went on to join Jamia Millia Islamia, as a lecturer in Urdu and rose to become the chairman of

the Urdu Department

3.    Shahryar had received the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary award, in the year

2008.

4.    He edited the literary magazine Sher-o-Hikmat. In 1987 he received the Sahitya

Akademy Award in Urdu for his poetry collection, `Khwab Ka Dar Band Hai'

a.    1 & 3

b.    Only 3

c.    Only 2

d.    3 & 4

Answer: (c)

37.    44th Session of Indian Labour Conference was held on 14 – 15th February, 2012 under

the chairmanship of Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister of Labour & Employment. Which

of the facts given below are not true about the conference?

1.    The conference was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

2.    The Conference deliberated upon very topical and critical issues viz., (i) Minimum

Wages, (ii) Social Security and (iii) Employability and Employment.

3.    The first such tripartite consultation at the national level was held in 1942 as the

Tripartite National Labour Conference – subsequently renamed as Indian Labour Conference

since 1944

4.    45 Sessions of Indian Labour Conference have been held so far to discuss prominent

labour related issues. 

a.    Only 4

b.    2 & 3

c.    1& 3

d.    Only 3

Answer: (a)

38.    Name the senior BJP leader and Higher Education Minister of Karnataka who died in Bangalore

on 14 February 2012 following a massive cardiac arrest.

a.    Katti Ramesh Vishwanath 

b.    G.S.Basavaraj 

c.    K.H. Muniyappa

d.    V S Acharya

Answer: (d)

39. Consider the following statements and using the code given below identify the

personality with whom these statements are associated

1.    He was the founder of Max Telecom

2.    He is the founder and Chairman of Max India

3.    He has been appointed the Non-Executive Chairman of Vodafone India

4.    He is a veteran of Telecom Industry

(a).    Deepak Parekh

(b).    Sunil Bharati Mittal

(c).    KP Singh

(d).    Analjeet Singh

Answer: (d)

40. Which of the following Indian Telecom company on 16 February 2012     got the RBI nod

for FCCB redemption?

(a).    Reliance Telecom

(b).    Uninor

(c).    Airtel

(d).    Vodafone

Answer: (a)

41. Cognizant which on 13 February 2012 inked a 5-year deal with Future Group is a

(a).    Logistic Company

(b).    Aviation Company

(c).    Online Retail Company

(d).    Technology Solution Company

Answer: (d)

42. Kintetsu World Express of Japan and Gati on 13 February 2012 entered into a Joint

Venture  of which of the following sector?

(a).    Electronic Equipments

(b).    Supply Chain

(c).    Single Brand Retail

(d).    Technology Solution

Answer: (b)

43. Legrand, the French electronic and digital equipments company on 9 February 2012

acquired the UPS business of which of the following Indian brand?

(a).    Luminous

(b).    Onida

(c).    Numeric Power

(d).    Invertabular

Answer: (c)

44. Consider the following statements and using the code given below identify the

personality with whom these statements are associated

1.    He is the Serbian National

2.    He holds number one position in world Tennis ranking

3.    He has been given the highest Serbian award, the Gold Star of Karadjordje on 15

February 2012

4.    He has five grand slam titles in his name

(a)    Novack Djokovik

(b)    Rafael Nadal

(c)    Roser Federar

(d)    Leton Hewit

Answer: (a)

45. Which of the following Indian company on 16 February 2012 withdrew its decision to

quash all its ties with the BCCI

(a)    Reliance Industries

(b)    Essar

(c)    Sahara Group

(d)    Vodafone

Answer: (c)

46. Who was sacked as the Bowling Coach of Indian Cricket Team on 13 February 2012?

(a)    Garry Kirsten

(b)    Venkatesh Prasad

(c)    Eric Simons

(d)    Brad Hogg

Answer: (c)

47. India had appealed to the International Olympic Committee to withdraw the sponsorship

of which company from the London Olympics

(a)    Dow Chemicals

(b)    Vodafone

(c)    General Motors

(d)    Google

Answer: (a)

48. Andrew Symonds, who announced his retirement from all the formats of cricket on 16

February 2012, is the player of

(a) England

(b) Newzeland

(c) Australia

(d) South Africa

Answer: (c)

49.    Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram inaugurated the the fourth and final regional

hub of the National Security Guard (NSG) in which of the following places on 23 February

2012

a.    Mumbai

b.    Imphal

c.    Srinagar

d.    Vishakhapattnam

Answer: (a)

50.    As a part of the Chacha Nehru Sehat Yojna (CNSY) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit

on 20 February 2012 launched a major State-wide de-worming campaign. Which of the

following facts are not correct with respect to the de-worming campaign?

1.    The campaign aims to de-worm the children and save them from worm-infested

diseases such as anaemia, malnutrition, and physical and mental retardation

2.    Delhi Government had earlier conducted a study and found that the average prevalence

of soil-transmitted worms was around 16 per cent

3.    To overcome this, all school-age children of Delhi Government schools, Municipal

Corporation Delhi schools, New Delhi Municipal Council schools, Delhi Cantonment Board

schools, pre-school children in Anganwadi centres, and the adolescent girls of SABLA

programme was given one dose of the de-worming medication on 21 february 2012, the de-

worming day.

4.    The exercise was conducted in schools and Anganwadi centres, where the teachers and

Anganwadi workers would administer mebendazole de-worming tablets to every child.

5.    The Chacha Nehru Sehat Yojna was introduced in September 2010 to provide health

check-ups and free treatment to students studying in Delhi government, New Delhi

Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Cantonment Board schools

a.    3 & 4

b.    Only 4

c.    Only 5

d.    2 & 4

Answer: (c)

51.    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) panel on priority sector lending on 21 February 2012

proposed increment in the target (priority sector) for foreign banks to 40% of net bank credit

from the current level of 32 per cent with sub-targets of 15 per cent for exports and 15 per

cent for the MSE sector. The committee was headed by which of the following members?

a.    M. V. Nair

b.    Dr. D. Subbarao

c.    Dr. K.C. Chakrabarty

d.    Subir Gokran

Answer: (a)

52. The new version of MGNREGA included more than 25 agriculture and allied activities. 

The new version of the act will be implemented from___.

a) 1 April 2012

b) 1 May 2012

c) 1 June 2012

d) 1 July 2012

Answer:  (a) 1 April 2012

53. The Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari released a collection of poems titled LAVA

in New Delhi. The poems were written by___.

a) Javed Akhtar

b) Hamid Ansari

c) Salman Rushdie

d) Salman Khan

Answer: (a) Javed Akhtar

54.  India asked which one of the following nations to bring in a national anti-piracy

legislation for investigation and prosecution of suspected pirates?

a) Somalia

b) China

c) Egypt

d) Ghana

Answer: (a) Somalia

55.  India and Pakistan on 21 February 2012 agreed to extend the agreement to reduce the

risk from accidents related to nuclear weapons for another___ years.

a) Five

b) Four

c) Three

d) Two

Answer: (a) Five

56. The largest  (12.76 carat) rough pink diamond ever found in Australia was discovered in

a West Australian mine owned by Rio Tinto. What was diamond named?

a.    Argyle Pink Jubilee

b.    Williamson Pink

c.    Aurora Butterfly of Peace

d.    Eureka Diamond

Answer: (a)

57. A phase-two study of the World Bank’s crisis response, presented in a report, titled The

World Bank’s Response to the Global Economic Crisis: Phase II was released on 23 February

2012. Which of the following facts stated below is incorrect with respect to the report?

1.    Low resource allocation at the start of the crisis and the assumption that all financing

demands could be accommodated from existing patterns of lending had played a role in the

Bank’s ultimate lending decisions.

2.    While equity-to-loan ratios of the Bank at the outset of the crisis were around 37.5 per

cent, the recent financial figures released by the Bank for quarter closing September 2011

suggested it had come down to 29 per cent

3.    while much of the budget-support lending that the Bank undertook in India had helped

signal the strength of public sector banks in the country, yet many of these public sector

banks had capital adequacy ratios conforming to Indian government norms at the outset of

crisis

4.    The lending phenomenon was driven by country demand for Bank lending, and hence

countries that were most engaged with the Bank before the crisis tended to approach the

Bank more and in some cases get loans more quickly

a.    1 & 3

b.    Only 2

c.    3 & 4

d.    Only 4

Answer: (b)

58.    Delhi High Court on 23 February 2012 dismissed a plea from the Centre challenging

Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal’s (TDSAT) authority to stop which of

the following bodies from enforcing a ban on 3G roaming pacts between telcos?

a.    Supreme Court

b.    HRD Ministry

c.    DoT

d.    Finance Ministry

Answer: (c)

59.    Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs approved the National Dairy Development

Board’s ambitious National Dairy Plan for the 12th Five-Year Plan to be initiated in 2012.

Which of the following facts with regard to the statement is not true?

2.    The project is aimed at boosting milk production using scientific breeding and feeding

programmes covering about 2.7 million milch animals in 40000 villages

3.    According to  the National Dairy Development Board, the demand for milk is likely to be

about 150 million tonne by 2016-17 and 200-210 million tonne by 2021-22. India was the

third largest milk producing nation in 2010-11 with a production of 100.2 million tonne.

4.    Cooperatives currently procure about 16% of the national marketable milk surplus

covering around 21% of the country’s villages and 18% of rural milk producing households

5.    The cooperative sector is needed to achieve a procurement share of at least 20% of the

marketable milk surplus by 2016-17 so as to retain an overall 50% share of the marketable

surplus handled by the organised sector

a.    1 & 3

b.    Only 3

c.    Only 2

d.    3 & 4

Answer: (c)

60. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on13 February 2012 changed the bank rate, a medium-term

signal rate after nine years with the objective to realign it with the marginal standing facility

(MSF) rate as a one-time technical adjustment to link it with the main policy repo rate. What

does the changed bank rate stand stand at?

a.    9.5%

b.    8.3%

c.    10.1%

d.    8%

Answer: (a)

61. As per the first nationwide retail inflation data released by the Centre of Statistical

Office on 21 February 2012, inflation based on the all India Consumer Price Index stood at

what per cent in January 2012?

a.    6.6%

b.    7.65

c.    8.32%

d.    5.50%

Answer: (b)

62. The Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Panel (PMEAC) on 22 February 2012 projected

7.5 - 8 per cent growth rate for the fiscal 2012-13. Which of the following facts are true with

respect to the above statement?

1.    The economy recorded a growth rate of 8.4 per cent in 2010-11, which according to the

CSO estimates is expected to moderate to 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal 2011-12

2.    Inflation was projected to moderate to 6.5% by March 2012 and 5-6 per cent in 2012-

13.

3.    The manufacturing sector was projected to grow by 4.8 percent while construction

segment is expected to expand by 5.3 percent.

4.    Projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 2012 is substantially down from the

budgetary target of around nine percent, and 8.4 percent expansion registered in 201

a.    Only 4

b.    Only 1

c.    Only 2

d.    1, 2 & 4

Answer: (d)

63.    Reserve Bank of India (RBI) panel on priority sector lending on 21 February 2012

proposed increment in the target (priority sector) for foreign banks to what per cent of net

bank credit from the current level of 32 per cent with sub-targets of 15 per cent for exports

and 15 per cent for the MSE sector?

a.    53%

b.    40%

c.    46%

d.    39%

Answer: (b)

64.    Consider the following statements and using the code given below identify the

personality with whom these statements are associated

2.    He is the Chairman of HDFC

3.    He has been given the Ernst & Young Lifetime Achievement Award 2011

4.    He is one of the pioneer in the Housing Finance in the country

5.    He is on the board of Castrol India Limited

(a)    Deepak Parekh

(b)    Rahul Bhatia

(c)    Ratan Tata

(d)    Analjeet Singh

Answer: (a)

65. Rahul Bhatia, who was chosen for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award is the

Managing Director of  

(a)    Qualcomm Communications

(b)    Jet Airways

(c)    Vodafone

(d)    InterGlobe Enterprises

Answer: (d)

66. Etisalat Which has initiated the legal proceeding against the promoters of Swan

Telecom, its joint venture partner in India, is a

(a)    Baharain Based Company

(b)    UAE Based Company

(c)    Australia Based Company

(d)    Russia Based Company

Answer: (b)

67. The Competition Commission of India, under the Competition Act, 2002of Parliament,

has been empowered to look into 

(a)    high voltage merger and acquisition deals

(b)    market activities

(c)    security market tradings

(d)    client base of different companies

Answer: (a)

68. World’s largest two wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp on 22 February 2012 inked a

pact with Erik Buell Racing [EBR]. EBR is an

(a)    USA based company

(b)    UAE based company

(c)    Argentina based company

(d)    UK based company

Answer: (a)

69.Consider the following statements and using the code given below identify the

personality with whom these statements are associated

1.    He is an Australian national

2.    He led the Australian cricket team twice to the world cup victory

3.    He has 30 centuries and 82 fifties in ODI in his name

4.    He on 21 February 2012 announced his retirement from the One day cricket

(a)    Andrew Simonds

(b)    Shane Watson

(c)    Ricky Ponting

(d)    Kevin Pieterson

Answer: (c)

70. Which of the following team defeated Indian women hockey team in the final match of

London Olympic Qualifiers

(a)    South Africa

(b)    France 

(c)    Australia

(d)    New Zealand

Answer: (a)

71. Dow Chemicals whose sponsorship to the London Olympics was highly protested in India

is the parent company of  

(a)    Union Carbide

(b)    Etisalat

(c)    Vodafone

(d)    Coca Cola

Answer: (b)

72. Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina suffered a crushing  defeat against top seeds Liezel

Huber and Lisa Raymond and finished runners-up at the

(a)    Australian Open

(b)    WTA Dubai Open 

(c)    Chennai Open

(d)    Korean Open

Answer: (b)

73.    Juan Martin Del Potro  of Argentina  won his 10th career ATP title by beating 

(a)    Roger Federar

(b)    Rafael Nadal

(c)    Novac Djokovick

(d)    Michael Llodra

Answer: (d)

74.    According to data released by the ministry of commerce and industry on 28 February

2012, output of eight core segments that comprise the manufacturing sector dipped to 0.5%

in January 2012, marking the slowest growth in three months. What is the total weight of the

eight core segments in the index for industrial production (IIP)?

a.    42%

b.    37.9%

c.    53%

d.    51.4%

Answer: (b)

75.    The union government decided to boost public spending in the health sector to what

per cent of GDP from the current 1.4 per cent over five years (12th Five Year Plan period

begining 2012)?

a.    2.5%

b.    3%

c.    3.33%

d.    4.5%

Answer: (a)

76.    As per the data released by the Central Statistical organisation (CSO) on 29 February

2012, India’s economic growth rate dipped to what percent in the third quarter (october-

december ) of 2011-12 due to poor performance of the manufacturing, mining and farm

sectors?

a.    5.5%

b.    3.2%

c.    6.1%

d.    6.6%

Answer: (c)

77.    As per the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on 29 February 2012,

fiscal deficit was 105 per cent of the total annual target in the April-January period of 2011-

12. What did the deficit stand at?

a.    Rs 4 lakh crore

b.    Rs 3.33 lakh crore

c.    Rs 5.21 lakh crore

d.    Rs 4.34 lakh crore

Answer: (d)

78.  Scientists recently found the treatment for Glaucoma in rats. Glaucoma is an __

disease.

a) Eye

b) Ear

c) Lung

d) Skin

Answer: (a) Eye

79. Scientists identified two genes, which are linked to Parkinson’s. The genes are called__.

a) NACP and MAPT

b) NCAP and MPAT

c) NPAC and MTPA

d) NNCP and MMPA

Answer: (a) NACP and MAPT

80.  Erosion and diversion of Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha's Ganjam district seem to be

posing a serious threat to the annual mass nesting of the endangered Olive Ridley sea

turtles. Consider the following statements:

i) The olive ridley sea turtle is also known as the Pacific ridley. 

ii) It is a species of sea turtle.

Choose the right option:

a)    Both i and ii are correct.

b)    Only i is correct.

c)    Only ii is correct.

d)    Neither i nor ii is correct.

Answer: (a) Both i and ii are correct

81. Which one of the following state governments imposed restrictions on the visit of foreign

tourists to the areas inhabited by Tribals?

a) Odisha

b) Bihar

c) Madhya Pradesh

d) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: (a) Odisha

82. Indian black eagle was spotted in the Aravali Biodiversity park after a gap of __ years.

a) 90

b) 80

c) 70

d) 60

Answer: (a) 90 

83.    According to data released by the ministry of commerce and industry on 28 February

2012, output of eight core segments that comprise the manufacturing sector dipped to 0.5%

in January 2012, marking the slowest growth in three months. What is the total weight of the

eight core segments in the index for industrial production (IIP)?

a.    42%

b.    37.9%

c.    53%

d.    51.4%

Answer: (b)

84.    The union government decided to boost public spending in the health sector to what

per cent of GDP from the current 1.4 per cent over five years (12th Five Year Plan period

begining 2012)?

a.    2.5%

b.    3%

c.    3.33%

d.    4.5%

Answer: (a)

85.    As per the data released by the Central Statistical organisation (CSO) on 29 February

2012, India’s economic growth rate dipped to what percent in the third quarter (october-

december ) of 2011-12 due to poor performance of the manufacturing, mining and farm

sectors?

a.    5.5%

b.    3.2%

c.    6.1%

d.    6.6%

Answer: (c)

86.    As per the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on 29 February 2012,

fiscal deficit was 105 per cent of the total annual target in the April-January period of 2011-

12. What did the deficit stand at?

a.    Rs 4 lakh crore

b.    Rs 3.33 lakh crore

c.    Rs 5.21 lakh crore

d.    Rs 4.34 lakh crore

Answer: (d)

87.  Scientists recently found the treatment for Glaucoma in rats. Glaucoma is an __

disease.

a) Eye

b) Ear

c) Lung

d) Skin

Answer: (a) Eye

88. Scientists identified two genes, which are linked to Parkinson’s. The genes are called__.

a) NACP and MAPT

b) NCAP and MPAT

c) NPAC and MTPA

d) NNCP and MMPA

Answer: (a) NACP and MAPT

89.  Erosion and diversion of Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha's Ganjam district seem to be

posing a serious threat to the annual mass nesting of the endangered Olive Ridley sea

turtles. Consider the following statements:

i) The olive ridley sea turtle is also known as the Pacific ridley. 

ii) It is a species of sea turtle.

Choose the right option:

a)    Both i and ii are correct.

b)    Only i is correct.

c)    Only ii is correct.

d)    Neither i nor ii is correct.

Answer: (a) Both i and ii are correct

90. Which one of the following state governments imposed restrictions on the visit of foreign

tourists to the areas inhabited by Tribals?

a) Odisha

b) Bihar

c) Madhya Pradesh

d) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: (a) Odisha

91. Indian black eagle was spotted in the Aravali Biodiversity park after a gap of __ years.

a) 90

b) 80

c) 70

d) 60

Answer: (a) 90 

92.    According to data released by the government on 19 March 2012, retail inflation stood

at what per cent in February 2012 as a result of higher prices of protein based items, edible

oil products and manufactured goods?

a.    8.83%

b.    7.74%

c.    7%

d.    6.9%

Answer: (a)

93.    The Union Finance Minister (FM) Pranab Mukherjee tabled the Union Budget in the

Parliament of India on 16 March 2012 for the fiscal year 2012-13. The total expenditure for

2012-13 is estimated what amount?

a.    Rs 1400025 crore

b.    Rs 1490925 crore

c.    Rs 1451033 crore

d.    Rs 1444264 crore

Answer: (b)

94.    In the Economic Survey tabled by the Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on 15

March 2012, Indian economy was estimated to grow by what per cent in 2011-12 mainly due

to weakening industrial growth?

a.    6.5%

b.    6%

c.    5.2%

d.    6.9%

Answer: (d)

95.    The Union Railway Budget 2012-13 was presented in the Lok Sabha on 14 March 2012

by Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi. Which of the following facts related to the budget

are not true?

1.    The total union budget outlay for 2012-13 stood at Rs 60100 crore.

2.    The fares were raised in the budget. The fares were raised 5 paise per km for suburban

and ordinary second class. Fares for mail express second class was raised by only 2 paise

per km

3.    Union Railway budget 2012-13 proposed to allocate about Rs 4410 crore to capacity

augmentation works

4.    The Union railway proposed to electrify 6500 route kilometers during the 12th Plan

period. This would include electrification of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla line and hence

provide pollution free traction to the pristine Kashmir Valley

5.    Union railway Minister proposed to raise the allocation under passenger amenities from

Rs 762 crore in 2011-12 to Rs 1102 crore in 2012-13

a.    3 & 5

b.    Only 4

c.    Only 2

d.    3 & 4

Answer: (c)

96.    Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukharjee presented the annual budget for the fiscal

year 2012-13 in the parliament on 16 March 2012. The Union Minister of Finance came up

with an increased budgetary allocation for various sectors including agriculture, rural

development, defence etc. Which of the statements are not true with respect to the

budgetary allocations?

1.    Budgetary allocation for agriculture and allied activities 2012-13 increased by 16%.

9217 crore rupees allocated for Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

2.    20,000 crore rupees allocated for Rural Infrastructure Development Fund

3.    Sarva Siksha Abhiyan-Right to Education- 25555 crore rupees

4.    193407 crore rupees aallocated for Defence services including 79579crore rupees for

capital expenditure

5.    20822 crore rupees National Rural Health Mission 

a.    1 & 5

b.    Only 1

c.    2 & 5

d.    Only 4

Answer: (b)

97. Consider the following statements using the code given below identify the personality

with whom these statements are associated

1.    He has recently announced his retirement from International Test Cricket

2.    He is the second highest run getter in international test cricket

3.    He made his international debut on 20 June 1996 while playing at the Lord’s against

England

4.    He has the highest test catches to his credit

(a)    Sourav Ganguly

(b)    Adam Gilchrist

(c)    VVS Laxman

(d)    Rahul Dravid

Answer: (d)

98. Which one of the following statements is wrong

(a)    Anjum Chopra will lead the Indian team in the limited-over series against Australia

(b)    Anjum Chopra is a leading hockey player

(c)    Indian women Kabaddi team won first women World Cup Kabaddi championship title

(d)    Akhil Kumar is a boxer

Answer: (b)

99. Who among the following tennis players won Dubai Open Singles Title?

(a)    Rafael Nadal

(b)    Roger Federer

(c)    Novak Djokovic

(d)    Andy Murray

Answer: (a)

100. Dav Whatmore was appointed as the principal coach by which of the following teams?

(a)    Pakistan

(b)    Australia

(c)    Zimbabwe

(d)    South Africa

Answer: (a)

101. Indian Tennis pair of Mahesh Bhupati and Rohan Bopanna won the doubles title of

Dubai Open on 3 March 2012. It was Bhupati’s ..............career title.

  (a) 30th 

  (b) 15th 

  (c) 50th 

  (d) 1st 

Answer: (c)

102. Consider the following statements and using the code given below identify the

personality with whom these statements are associated

1.    He has recently joined the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited as its Chairman

2.    He is one of the few outsiders to head HAL

3.    He started his career with ONGC in 1976

4.    He has also served as the head of Pawan Hans Limited

(a)    RK Sharma

(b)    RK Tyagi

(c)    AM Naik

(d)    Pratip Chaudhury

Answer: (b)

103. Which of the following Indian company has formed a joint venture with South African

firm Exxaro

(a)    Reliance Industries

(b)    Essar

(c)    Tata Power

(d)    Vodafone India

Answer: (c)

104. Who has been appointed the new Managing Director of Hyundai India?

(a)    Bo Shin Seo

(b)    Andrew Mark 

(c)    Anil Aggarwal

(d)    Anand Mahindra

Answer: (a)

105. Admax, South Asia’s largest digital media network was acquired by which Indian

company

(a)    Komli Media

(b)    Mindtree

(c)    Tata Teleservices

(d)    Google India

Answer: (a)

106. James Murdoch, who on 29 February 2012 stepped down as Executive Chairman of

News International is son of      

(a) Rupert Grint

(b) Steve Murdoch

(c) Mark Rupert

(d) Rupert Murdoch

Answer: (d)

107.    Consider the following statements using the code given below identify the

personality with whom these statements are associated

2.    He has recently been appointed as the Chairman of Mindtree Limited

3.    He is also the co-founder of Mindtree limited

4.    He has replaced Ashok Soota as the Chairman of Mindtree Limited

5.    He has also served as the Vice Chaiman of Mindtree

(a)    Subroto Bagchi

(b)    Vivek Hooda

(c)    Ashok Malik

(d)    Pradeep Rungta

Answer: (a)

108. Which one of the following statements is wrong

(a)    Varun Berry resigned from the Pepsi Co India on 29 February 2012

(b)    He was the Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo India Food

(c)    He joined the company in 2006

(d)    As the CEO of PepsiCo India Foods, he promoted brands like  Lay’s, Quaker, Kurkure

and Lehar

Answer: (c)

109. Who has been appointed the new Managing Director of Hyundai India?

(a)    Bo Shin Seo

(b)    Andrew Mark 

(c)    Anil Aggarwal

(d)    Anand Mahindra

Answer: (a)

110. Company Law Board on 1 March 2012, returned the petitions of 

(a)    Telenor and Unitech

(b)    Reliance Telecom 

(c)    Etisalat DB

(d)    STel

Answer: (a)

111. Which of the following public sector bank has appointed Madhukant Girdharlal Sanghvi

as its new Chairman      

(a)    Bank of Baroda

(b)    Allahabad Bank

(c)    State Bank of Maharashtra

(d)    Syndicate Bank

Answer: (d)

112.Consider the following statements and using the code given below identify the

personality with whom these statements are associated

1.    He is an Australian national

2.    He led the Australian cricket team twice to the world cup victory

3.    He has 30 centuries and 82 fifties in ODI in his name

4.    He on 21 February 2012 announced his retirement from the One day cricket

(a)    Andrew Simonds

(b)    Shane Watson

(c)    Ricky Ponting

(d)    Kevin Pieterson

Answer: (c)

113. Which of the following team defeated Indian women hockey team in the final match of

London Olympic Qualifiers

(a)    South Africa

(b)    France 

(c)    Australia

(d)    New Zealand

Answer: (a)

114.  Dow Chemicals whose sponsorship to the London Olympics was highly protested in

India is the parent company of  

(a)    Union Carbide

(b)    Etisalat

(c)    Vodafone

(d)    Coca Cola

Answer: (b)

115.  Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina suffered a crushing  defeat against top seeds Liezel

Huber and Lisa Raymond and finished runners-up at the

(a)    Australian Open

(b)    WTA Dubai Open 

(c)    Chennai Open

(d)    Korean Open

Answer: (b)

116.    Juan Martin Del Potro  of Argentina  won his 10th career ATP title by beating 

(a)    Roger Federar

(b)    Rafael Nadal

(c)    Novac Djokovick

(d)    Michael Llodra

Answer: (d)

117.   In context with agriculture, 2012 is being launched as the year of ___?

(a) Green Manure

(b) Organic Farming

(c) Horticulture

(d) Sericulture

Answer: (c) Horticulture

118. Who among the following has won the Best actor Award in the 59th National Film

Awards 2011?

(a) Amir Khan

(b) Nasiruddin Shah

(c) Girish Kulkarni

(d) Salman Khan

Answer: (c) Girish Kulkarni

119. The four leading countries in the recently held first women's World Cup Kabaddi

championship were as follows:

(a) India, Iran, Japan, Russia

(b) India, Iran, Japan, Thailand

(c) India, Australia, Japan, Iran

(d) India, Australia, Iran, Japan

Answer: (b) India, Iran, Japan, Thailand

120. Recently, the Empowered Group of Ministers, EGoM has decided to allocate 700

megahertz spectrum for offering which among the following telecom services?

(a) 2G

(b) 3G

(c) 4G

(d) 5G

Answer: (c) 4G

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