Basic General Knowledge problems
- 1. The term 'Progeria' refers to which of the following ?
Options- A. A natural satellite of planet jupiter
- B. A widely used Tuberculosis(Tdrug
- C. A genetic disorder with symptoms of pre-mature aging
- D. None Also asked in: Bank Exams, Bank PO
Correct Answer: A genetic disorder with symptoms of pre-mature aging
Explanation:
Progeria is a rare genetic disordr which involves symptoms resembloing aspects of aging, manifested at a very early age.
The term is often used in reference to Hutchinson - gilford progeria syndrome(HGPS).
- 2. 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 Also asked in: Bank Exams, Bank Clerk
Correct Answer: Kotak Mahindra Bank
- 3. 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 Also asked in: Bank Exams, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
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.
- 4. 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 Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
- 5. 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
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.
- 6. 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 Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
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.
- 7. 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 Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Taj Mahal
Explanation:
Iconic 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.
- 8. 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
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.
- 9. Chinese writers mention India by the name of
Options- A. Yin-tu
- B. Si-Yu-Ki
- C. Sikia-Pono
- D. Fo-Kwo-Ki Also asked in: IT Trainer, AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, Database Administrator
Correct Answer: Yin-tu
Explanation:
The Chinese writers mention India by the name of "Yin-tu".
- 10. 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 Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, IT Trainer
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.
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