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- Question
Which is the only Indian monument to figure in the world?s top 10 TripAdvisor?s Travellers? Choice awards for Landmarks ?
Options- A. Taj Mahal
- B. Qutab Minar
- C. Gateway of India
- D. India Gate
- Correct Answer
- Taj Mahal
ExplanationIconic attraction of India Taj Mahal has emerged as the 5th most popular landmark in the world and 2nd in Asia, according to the online travel portal TripAdvisor?s ?Travellers? Choice Awards for Landmarks. Globally, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba in Spain, and St Peter?s Basilica in Italy, bagged the first four ranks respectively. Whereas, the top 10 landmarks in Asia has been topped by Angkor Wat, followed by Taj Mahal on the second place. Apart from this, Taj Mahal has also ranked first in the list of popular landmarks in India, followed by AmberFort, Jaipur; Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, etc.
- 1. Which Indian airport has become the busiest single-runway airport in the world with 1 flight in 65 seconds ?
Options- A. Chennai International Airport
- B. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
- C. Indira Gandhi International Airport
- D. Kempegowda International Airport Discuss
- 2. Which state government banned the sale of 'High in Fat, Salt and Sugar' (HFSS) food in school canteens across the state ?
Options- A. Rajasthan
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Odisha
- D. Haryana Discuss
- 3. How many Indian got a place in 100 most influential people in the world list 2017 by Time magazine ?
Options- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4 Discuss
- 4. Which of the following Indian Universities has topped the list of country's official higher education rankings, recently announced by the HRD Ministry ?
Options- A. Jawaharlal Nehru University
- B. Banaras Hindu University
- C. IISc-Bengaluru
- D. Delhi University Discuss
- 5. Which bank will become the first bank to integrate Aadhaar offering OTP-based financial services ?
Options- A. Karur Vysya Bank
- B. City Union Bank
- C. IndusInd Bank
- D. Kotak Mahindra Bank Discuss
- 6. Which state government started the distribution of kits for new borns and mothers across the State ?
Options- A. Uttar Pradesh
- B. Haryana
- C. Madhya Pradesh
- D. Telangana Discuss
- 7. Chinese writers mention India by the name of
Options- A. Yin-tu
- B. Si-Yu-Ki
- C. Sikia-Pono
- D. Fo-Kwo-Ki Discuss
- 8. One major cause of floods is
Options- A. light rain over a large area
- B. a decrease in stream discharge
- C. rapid spring snowmelt
- D. increased capacity of stream channels Discuss
- 9. In e-FRRO, 'FRRO' stands for?
Options- A. Foreigners Reacceptance Registration Office
- B. Foreigners Regional Registration Office
- C. Foreigners Regaining Registration Office
- D. Foreigners Registry Registration Office Discuss
- 10. Carbon monoxide is a common atmospheric pollutant.
Options- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE Discuss
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Correct Answer: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Explanation:
The GVK group-run Mumbai airport has become the world?s busiest amongst the single-runway facilities by handling 837 flights a day or one in 65 seconds on an average in fiscal 2017.
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government banned the sale of 'High in Fat, Salt and Sugar' (HFSS) food in school canteens across the state. Furthermore, schools have been asked to replace the junk food items with healthy food such as whole grain, home-made rotis, parathas, rice, etc. The government will form a committee to conduct regular checks on schools.
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
Correct Answer: IISc-Bengaluru
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc)- Bengaluru has topped the list of best universities of country's official higher education rankings, recently announced by the HRD Ministry.
Correct Answer: Kotak Mahindra Bank
Correct Answer: Telangana
Explanation:
The Telangana government started the distribution of kits for new borns and mothers across the State with Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao gave them at the Government Maternity Hospital. Six women, who gave birth to children recently, received them.
Correct Answer: Yin-tu
Explanation:
The Chinese writers mention India by the name of "Yin-tu".
Correct Answer: rapid spring snowmelt
Explanation:
There are lots of reasons behind the flood in any area but the main reason is a heavy downpour or rapid snowmelt can flood canyons with a mixture of soil, rock, and water is a major cause of floods.
When the spring times come, sometimes there's a lot of warmth that suddenly comes, especially nowadays when there are things such as global warming. So the snow melts and large amounts of water can flood the fields that are often found at the foot of a mountain or similar things.
But they may also be caused by deforestation, drainage channel modification from a landslide, earthquake or volcanic eruption. Examples include outburst floods and lahars.
Correct Answer: Foreigners Regional Registration Office
Explanation:
Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the web-based application e-FRRO (e-Foreigners Regional Registration Office) scheme under which foreigners can avail, various visa and immigration-related services online. This will facilitate hassle-free travel to India for foreigners.
Correct Answer: TRUE
Explanation:
Carbon monoxide is one of the major pollutant present in the world. The six most common pollutants include ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
Carbon monoxide is a common atmospheric pollutant. It is produced largely in combustion processes like in industries and in vehicles. It is a gas that cannot be seen nor smelled.
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