Basic General Knowledge problems
- 1. The study of Heavenly bodies is called
Options- A. Astronomy
- B. Astrology
- C. Astrophysics
- D. Astronautics Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, GRE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, IT Trainer
Correct Answer: Astronomy
Explanation:
Astronomy is the study of planets and heavenly bodies. Historically, astronomy has focused on observations of heavenly bodies. It is a close cousin to astrophysics. Succinctly put, astrophysics involves the study of the physics of astronomy and concentrates on the behavior, properties and motion of objects out there.
- 2. 'Unfriend' is an expression associated with facebook . Who first used the expression 'unperson'? Discuss
Correct Answer: George Orwell in 1984
- 3. Which is a green planet in the solar system?
Options- A. Pluto
- B. Venus
- C. Uranus
- D. Mars Also asked in: GATE, CAT, Bank Exams, AIEEE, Bank PO, Bank Clerk, Analyst
Correct Answer: Uranus
- 4. "Doing Business Report" is prepared by which of the following organisations/agencies every year?
Options- A. Asian Development Bank(ADB)
- B. World Trade Organisation(WTO)
- C. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- D. World Bank Also asked in: Bank Exams, Bank PO
Correct Answer: World Bank
- 5. The country's first 'brain bank' that can store up to 300 human brains has been opened at
Options- A. Alleppey
- B. Bangalore
- C. Bhubaneswar
- D. Bombay Discuss
Correct Answer: Bangalore
- 6. Who of the following scientists is named after ISRO in sriharikota ?
Options- A. APJ Abdul Kalam
- B. Vikram Sarabhai
- C. Homi J Baba
- D. Satish Dhawan Discuss
Correct Answer: Satish Dhawan
- 7. Hockey was introduced in the Asian Games in
Options- A. 1958 in Tokyo
- B. 1962 in Jakarta
- C. 1966 in Bangkok
- D. 1970 in Bangkok Discuss
Correct Answer: 1958 in Tokyo
- 8. Three Presidency Banks viz., Bank of Madras, Bank of Bombay and Bank of Calcutta, were merged to form
Options- A. New Bank of India
- B. Corporation Bank
- C. Reserve Bank of India
- D. Imperial Bank of India(now SBI) Discuss
Correct Answer: Imperial Bank of India(now SBI)
- 9. Who rules the state in the event declaration of emergency under Article 356?
Options- A. Prime Minister
- B. Chief Minister
- C. Governor
- D. Chief Justice of the High Court Discuss
Correct Answer: Governor
- 10. What is the currency of cuba?
Options- A. Kuna
- B. Peso
- C. Dollar
- D. None Discuss
Correct Answer: Peso
Explanation:
Peso is the currency of Cuba
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