Famous Personalities problems
- 1. Who advocated the adoption of ' PURA' model to eradicate rural poverrty
Options- A. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- B. Sri Abhijit Sen
- C. Moulana Abdul Kalam Azad
- D. Prof. A.M. Patha Discuss
Correct Answer: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- 2. Safdar Hashmi is a name associated with
Options- A. Drawing and Painting
- B. Journalism
- C. Instrumental Music
- D. None of these Discuss
Correct Answer: None of these
Explanation:
Correct Answer : Safdar Hashmi is a name associated with Drama
- 3. Prof. Amartya Sen has earned worldwide distinction in which of the following fields/areas
Options- A. Economics
- B. Geology
- C. Biochemistry
- D. Astrophysics Discuss
Correct Answer: Economics
- 4. Bachendri Pal became famous for her grand success in the field of
Options- A. Athletics Skiing
- B. Swimming
- C. Mountaineering
- D. Journalism Discuss
Correct Answer: Journalism
- 5. Who is the First Indian to win a medal in badminton at the Olympics ? Discuss
Correct Answer: Saina Nehwal
- 6. The former Chief Justice of India who has been appointed as Governor of Kerala is
Options- A. K.G.Balakrishnan
- B. P.Sathasivam
- C. R.M.Lodha
- D. Suchitra Sen Discuss
Correct Answer: K.G.Balakrishnan
- 7. What is the Name of first cricketer of India to have a cricket stadium in the name of him ?
Options- A. Sachin Tendulkar
- B. Sunil Gavaskar
- C. Saurav Ganguly
- D. Virender Sehwag Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Sunil Gavaskar
Explanation:
The legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has achieved a number of milestones in his cricket career and till this day, can now add another feather to his illustrious cap as a stadium in the United States of America will be named after him and he remains an inspiration for aspiring batsmen across India. The stadium, which is being built in Louisville, Kentucky, will be named as Sunil Gavaskar Field. It is a first for any Indian cricketer.
- 8. Mr.Meera Sahib Fathima Beevi is distinguished as the first lady
Options- A. Judge of the High Court
- B. Governor of a State
- C. Judge of the Supreme Court
- D. Gold medal winner in Sports Discuss
Correct Answer: Judge of the Supreme Court
- 9. Bulo C. Rani was associated with which of the following fields
Options- A. Politics
- B. Music
- C. Journalism
- D. Sports Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, Analyst, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Music
Explanation:
Bulo Chandiram Ramchandani popularly known as Bulo C. Rani was a prominent Indian music director in Bollywood from the forties till sixties.
He scored music for 71 films from 1943-72.
- 10. "National Youth Day" is celebrated on which day ?
Options- A. January 15
- B. January 14
- C. January 17
- D. January 12 Also asked in: Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: January 12
Explanation:
National Youth Day is celebrated in India on 12 January on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared the day as the National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.
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