Basic General Knowledge problems
- 1. Which one of the following statements about the National Green Tribunal is not correct?
Options- A. It was set up in the year 2010
- B. It is involved in effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
- C. It may consider giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property
- D. It is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure,1908. Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: It is bound by the procedures laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure,1908.
Explanation:
The legislate Act of Parliament defines the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 as follows,"An Act to provide for the establishment of a National Green Tribunal for the effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto".The Tribunal shall not be bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, but shall be guided by principles of natural justice.
- 2. Consider the following statements about a scheme launched by the Government of India: It was launched to provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme enables old age income security for senior citizens through provision of assured pension / return linked to the subscription amount based on government guarantee to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI).Identify the scheme.
Options- A. Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana
- B. Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
- C. Liveability Index Programme
- D. Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) is a Pension Scheme announced by the Government of India exclusively for the senior citizens aged 60 years and above which is available from 4th May, 2017 to 31st March, 2020.
This is a simplified version of the VPBY and will be implemented by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.
- 3. The 2018, which of thefollowing countries have legalizedthe possession and use of recreational cannabis?1, America2. Canada3. Nigeria4. UruguaySelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Options- A. 1, 2 and 3
- B. 2 and 4 only
- C. 1 and 4 only
- D. 1,2 and 4 Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Five countries and three states in United States legalized cannabis in some form. Canada set the tone when it legalized recreational marijuana, becoming the first G-7 country to do it. United State -not the country-but some states have legalised the use of cannabis.
- 4. Ebraham Alkazi is an eminent personality in which one of the following area?
Options- A. Heart surgery
- B. Civil aviation
- C. Theatre
- D. Painting Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Theatre
- 5. Skoda, which launched sedan 'Rapid', is an automobile manufacturer based in
Options- A. Japan
- B. France
- C. South Korea
- D. Czech Republic Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Czech Republic
- 6. In which of the following cities India's first water metro project was recently launched?
Options- A. Kolkata
- B. Kochi
- C. Vishakhapatnam
- D. Mumbai Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Kochi
- 7. In which city is India's first Post Office ATM opened?
Options- A. Chennai
- B. New Delhi
- C. Hyderabad
- D. Mumbai Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Chennai
- 8. Arsenic problem in India is primarily due to
Options- A. Overexploitation of coal in Bihar and Bengal
- B. Overexploitation of arsenopyrite in the hinterland
- C. Overexploitation of ground water in the affected areas
- D. Overexploitation of surface water in the affected areas Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Overexploitation of ground water in the affected areas
- 9. Who gave the 'General Equilibrium Theory'?
Options- A. J. M. Keynes
- B. Leon Walras
- C. David Ricardo
- D. Adam Smith Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Leon Walras
- 10. What is the name of the tropical cyclones in the China Sea?
Options- A. Hurricanes
- B. Tornado
- C. Twister
- D. Typhoon Also asked in: Bank Exams
Correct Answer: Typhoon
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