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1.

Consider the following statements: 1. PAK SAT-1R is Pakistan's first communication satellite. 2. It has been put into orbit by a Long March-3B carrier rocket and will provide services including broadband internet, telecom and broadcasting. 3. The project is being supported by Russia. Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

1 and 2 are correct All are correct Only 1 is correct All are incorrect

Answer: (b) All are correct

2.

Who among the following is not named in the Greatest All Time Test XI chosen in an online poll? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Sachin Tendulkar Rahul Dravid Sunil Gavaskar Virendra Sehwag

Answer: (b) Rahul Dravid

3.

Which of the following sports person has been selected for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan Award 2011? (a) (b) (c) Saina Nehwal Pankaj Advani Sania Mirza

(d)
Wrong!

Gagan Narang

Answer: (d) Gagan Narang

4.

Consider the following statements: 1. Double trap marksman Ranjan Sodhi has been ranked no.1 in the world. 2. Former Indian captain Shabir Ali became the first footballer to be named for Dhyanchand Award for lifetime achievement. Code: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Both 1 and 2 are correct Both 1 and 2 are incorrect Only 1 is correct Only 2 is correct

Answer: (a) Both 1 and 2 are correct

5.

Consider the following about 'Niryat Bandhu'? 1. It's a new scheme for mentoring first generation entrepreneurs. 2. The officer (Niryat Bandhu) would function in the mentoring' arena and would be a 'handholding' experiment for the young turks in international business enterprises. 3. Officers of DGFT will be investing time and knowledge to mentor the interested individuals who want to conduct the business in a legal way. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Only 1 and 2 Only 2 and 3 All are incorrect All are correct

Answer: (d) All are correct

6.

Consider the following regarding India's oil diplomacy: 1. Iran supplies 12 per cent of total oil needs of India 2. Iran is second only to Saudi Arabia as an oil supplier to India, while India is Iran's second-biggest crude buyer after China. 3. The Indian exports as well as the oil marketing companies have been struggling to pay Tehran because of international sanctions imposed over Iran. 4. Breakthrough in resolving the India-Iran payment crisis for import of oil as well as exports has been achieved as both countries have agreed to set up a payment mechanism to facilitate bilateral trade. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d) Only1, 2 and 3 are correct Only 1 and 2 are correct All are incorrect All are correct All are correct

You got it right: (d)

7.

Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Adaminte Makan Abu, national award-winning Malayalam film, has been nominated as India's official entry for the Oscar Academy Awards. 2. The film had bagged four other national awards for best actor, best cinematographer, best background score and best actress. 3. Two other films that were in the race included Malayalam film Urumi and No one Killed Jessica (Hindi). Codes: (a) (b) 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct

(c) (d)
Wrong!

All are correct All are incorrect

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 are correct

8.

Consider the following statements: 1. Kenya's Patrick Makau set a new World record in the Berlin Marathon in an official time of 2hr 03min 38sec. 2. The 26-year-old defending champion smashed the old mark of 2hr 03:59 set by Ethiopian legend Haile Gebrselassie in 2008. 3. Makau is a two-time half marathon World gold medalist. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Only 1 and 2 Only 2 and 3 Only 1 and 3 All are correct

Answer: (a) Only 1 and 2

9.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on 21 Q19) Energy information provider Platts has ranked which company as the fastest growing oil and gas exploration firm in the world? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

ONGC Cairn Reliance Gail

Answer: (b) Cairn

10.

India will take over from which country the chair of the IOR-ARC for a period of two years? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Australia Iran Yeman Bangladesh

Answer: (c) Yeman

11.

Where did the 17th SAARC summit take place recently? (a) (b) (c) (d) Sri Lanka Maldives Bangladesh Indonesia Maldives

You got it right: (b)

12.

Which among the following hosted the G-2O summit this year? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Brussels France Italy Denmark

Answer: (b) France

13.

A report released by global real estate consultancy firm Jones Lang LaSalle Intelligence Services has tagged which city as the most crowded in the world? (a) (b) (c) Tokyo Mumbai Chicago

(d)

London Mumbai

You got it right: (b)

14.

Consider the following statements: 1. Coimbatore, a city known for affluent communities, economically vibrant and industrially progressive, ranks fifth in the number of suicides across the country. 2. The major causes for suicides are family problems, health ailments, love affairs etc. 3. Bangalore is the city that tops the list in the country, followed by Rajkot, Jabalpur and Vijayawada. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

All are correct All are incorrect Only 1 & 2 are correct Only 1 & 3 are correct

Answer: (a) All are correct

15.

Consider the following statements about the awards: 1. The Russian Federation has announced the presentation of 'Order of Friendship' award to noted Tamil novelist D Jayakanthan. 2. Renowned nephrologist Dr. M.K. Mani has bagged the 40th Dhanvantari award for excellence in medical services. 3. Music legend Lata Mangeshkar and her brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar have been given the K.L.Saigal Lifetime Achievement Award. (a) (b) (c) Only 1 & 2 are correct Only 1 & 3 are correct All are correct

(d)
Wrong!

All are incorret

Answer: (c) All are correct

16.

Consider the following statements: 1. Defending champions and World number ones, Nicol David (Malaysia) and Nick Matthew (England) retained their World Open squash titles in the women's and men's categories respectively. 2. It was Nicol's fifth title in seven finals Appearances. 3. Nicol has been inducted into the WSF's Hall of Fame. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d) Only 1 & 2 are correct Only 1 & 3 are correct All are correct All are incorret Only 1 & 3 are correct

You got it right: (b)

17.

According to DGCA, which carrier has the second highest share? (a) (b) (c) (d) IndiGo Kingfisher JetLite GoAir IndiGo

You got it right: (a)

18.

Which bank has accomplished 98.87% target with regard to opening of branches in rural areas: (a) Allahabad Bank

(b) (c) (d)

Central Bank of India Axis Bank Indian Overseas Bank Central Bank of India

You got it right: (b)

19.

Which book won the Man Booker for 2011? (a) (b) (c) (d) Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes Jamrach's Menagerie by Carol Birch The Sisters Brothers By Patrick deWitt The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes

You got it right: (b)

20.

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee recently confirmed to a section of the Opposition that the Union government had decided to put on hold the move to allow foreign equity in which sector? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Retail Aviation Automobile Energy and Power

Answer: (a) Retail

21.

Which monument became the first blind-friendly world heritage site in India? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Fatehpur Sikri Sanchi Taj Mahal Both Gaya

Answer: (b) Sanchi

22.

The Service Tax Department froze the bank accounts for failure to pay up levy to the tune of Rs.220 crore of which two carriers: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Indigo and Kingfisher Airlines Air India and Jet Airways Kingfisher Airlines and GoAir Air India and Kingfisher Airlines

Answer: (d) Air India and Kingfisher Airlines

23.

Which is the last country to have its parliament ratify accession to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Indonesia India Iran Egypt

Answer: (a) Indonesia

24.

The Foreign Minister of which country commenced a crucial visit to iran to pursue a crowded agenda that includes revival of nuclear talks between Tehran and the global powers as well as ways to align perceptions of the two countries in their regional backyard? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Armenia Azerbaijan Turkey Turkmenistan

Answer: (c) Turkey

25.

Which state recently sought special status for itself in view of its difficult geography? (a) Jammu and Kashmir

(b) (c) (d)

Wrong!

Rajasthan Chhattisgarh All of the above

Answer: (b) Rajasthan

26.

Which ally in the United Progressive Alliance rejected a major provision in the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill,2011,which calls for formation of Lokayuktas, starting it "encroached on the authorityof the States"? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Trinamool Congress Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Nationalist Congress Party

Answer: (a) Trinamool Congress

27.

Who launched the interactive science education project, 'Sasthrayaan,' for school children recently? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

APJ Abdul Kalam Kapil Sibal Manmohan Singh Oommen Chandy

Answer: (a) APJ Abdul Kalam

28.

Who among the following won the AIFF Player of the Year award recently? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Gouramangi Singh Felix D'Souza Sunil Chhetri Karanjit Singh

Answer: (c) Sunil Chhetri

29.

Which country topped the year-ending football rankings issued by the governing body FIFA? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Germany Netherlands Argentina Spain

Answer: (d) Spain

30.

The Service Tax Department froze the bank accounts for failure to pay up levy to the tune of Rs.220 crore of which two carriers: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Indigo and Kingfisher Airlines Air India and Jet Airways Kingfisher Airlines and GoAir Air India and Kingfisher Airlines

Answer: (d) Air India and Kingfisher Airlines

31.

Apple halted sales of its new iPhone 4S in which city citing security fears triggered by the turnout of a huge and unruly crowd? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

New Delhi Beijing Islamabad Tokyo

Answer: (b) Beijing

32.

Which country recently announced a "major" change in the definition of rape towards one that took cognisance of male victims and also did away with ambiguities surrounding the question of consent?

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Wrong!

UK USA Singapore Thailand

Answer: (b) USA

33.

Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents have demanded in negotiations with the U.S. that prisoners held in Guantanamo Bay be transferred to which country? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Indonesia China Pakistan Qatar

Answer: (d) Qatar

34.

The Foreign Minister of which country commenced a crucial visit to iran to pursue a crowded agenda that includes revival of nuclear talks between Tehran and the global powers as well as ways to align perceptions of the two countries in their regional backyard? (a) (b) (c) (d) Armenia Azerbaijan Turkey Turkmenistan Turkey

You got it right: (c)

35.

Britain recently expelled all diplomats and ordered the closure of embassy in London of which country in retaliation against the storming of the British mission in that country's capital? (a) (b) Yemen North Korea

(c) (d)
Wrong!

Iran Pakistan

Answer: (c) Iran

36.

The Supreme court declined to interfere wilth an interim order of the Bombay High Court, directing which media company to deposit Rs.20 crore in cash and Rs. 80 crore as bank guarantee in the court in a defamation suit filed by the former Supreme Court judge, P.B.Sawant, claiming Rs.100 crore in damages? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Network 18 Times Global Broadcasting Co.Limited Times Today Group Dainik Bhaskar Group

Answer: (b) Times Global Broadcasting Co.Limited

37.

Which of the following is / are correct about Indira Jala Prabha (IJP) scheme in Telangana region? 1). Ten lakh acres of fallow land belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will be developed and brought under the plough in two years. 2). A hugh sum of Rs 1,000 crore out of Rs 1,800 crore being spent on the schme, would go to Telangana. (a) (b) (c) (d) Only 1 is correct Only 2 is correct Both 1 & 2 are correct Neither 1 nor 2 is correct Both 1 & 2 are correct

You got it right: (c)

38.

Which of the following is / are correct about the Indian defence missile system? 1). NATO has invited India to be a partner in its Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system programme.

2). Agni II Prime is a three stage missile which can carry nuclear warhead with a range of 3000 km. 3). Agni V is a 2 stage surface to surface missile which can carry nuclear warhead with a range of 5000 km (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

1 only 2 only 3 only 1, 2 & 3

Answer: (a) 1 only

39.

Which of the following is true about National School of Drama with recent relevance? 1). The Union Human Resource Development Ministry withdrew the deemed to be university status granted to the National School of Drama (NSD) as it had failed to fulfil the stipulated conditions. 2). The NSD Society, had recommended to the government to de-notify the institution's deemed to be university status so that it could continue as an institute of national importance or a special university to be established by an Act of Parliament. 3). The NSD Society was also of the view that deemed university status could undermine the professional training, autonomy and flexibility required in the creative fields such as theatre. 4). It was felt that the academic and administrative autonomy of the NSD would face specific problems in the matter of appointing teachers best suited to the practiceoriented theatre training institute. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

1, 2 & 3 1, 2, 3 & 4 1, 3 & 4 1, 2 & 4

Answer: (b) 1, 2, 3 & 4

40.

Which of the following is true about Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP)? 1). Madhukar Omkarnath Garg is the Director of IIP. 2). Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) developed a new technology to convert plastic into petroleum products. 3). Plastic is either converted into gasoline or diesel or aromatics along with LPG as a common by product. (a) (b) (c) (d) 1 only 2 only 2 & 3 only 1, 2 & 3 1, 2 & 3

You got it right: (d)

41.

Which of the following is true about Kutch sanctuary? 1. The Kutch Sanctuary is the largest sanctuary encompassing a saline desert, and is the only place in the country where the greater flamingo breeds regularly. 2. The 'Flamingo City' is located in the Great Rann (desert) of Kutch where thousands of greater flamingos breed. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

42.

Which of the following is true about Bastion anti-ship missile system? 1. Russia has delivered the Bastion antiship missile system equipped with Yakhont supersonicmissiles to Syria. 2. The fire-and-forget Yakhont with a 300-km range is the Russian version of the Indo-Russian Brahmos missile. The only difference is that Brahmos uses the Indian computer and navigation system.

3. The Russian missiles will be able to protect Syria's entire coast against a possible attack from the sea. Russia has supplied shipkiller missiles to Syria in defiance to Syria in defiance of the growing western demands for an arms embargo against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

1 only 2 only 3 only 1, 2 & 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 & 3

43.

Which of the following is true about Pentavalent vaccine? 1. Kerala will become the first State in the country to roll out pentavalent vaccine as part of the Universal Immunisation Programme. 2. The pentavalent vaccine is a conjugate vaccine which combines the antigens against five infections - Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus (DPT), hepatitis B and Hib - in a single short 3. The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in 2008 itself had recommended that Hib vaccine be introduced as pentavalent vaccine in the UIP because fo the high mortality due to meningitis and pneumonia caused by Hib infection. 4. The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) is supplying the vaccine free of cost to the Union Health Ministry for the first three years. (a) (b) (c) (d) 1, 2, 3 & 4 1&2 2, 3 & 4 4 only 1, 2, 3 & 4

You got it right: (a)

44.

Which of the following are the biggest threats to the East Asian economies given by Asian Development Bank?

1. Worsening external environment-Euro zone debt crisis and fragile U.S recovery. 2. Destabilising capital flows. 3. Resurgent or persistent inflation. 4. Any new global crisis will be severe than 2008-09 because economies have fewer rescue options. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

1&2 2, 3 & 4 1, 2, 3 & 4 4 only

Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3 & 4

45.

Which Ministry prepared draft policy seeking to increase private participation and opens the doors for foreign direct investors for expanding its network? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Defence Ministry Ministry of Rural Development Ministry of Commerce and Industry Railways Ministry

Answer: (d) Railways Ministry

46.

According to the report by Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) released in January 2012, gems and jewellery exports fell into the negative zone to $3 billion in December 2011. What per cent fall did it register in the month in question? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

10.33% 12.17% 13.33% 15%

Answer: (d) 15%

47.

The apex decision - making body of the communications Ministry, the Telecom Commission decided to allow mobile phone companies to share spectrum. Identify the statement which is incorrect. 1). The Commission has however limited this facility to 3G airwaves alone. 2). Only those operators who have airwaves in a particular region can share it. Spectrum can be shared only between two spectrum holders. 3). Two companies can share airwaves only if their combined holdings do not exceed the limits prescribed in the M&A norms. 4). Spectrum sharing deals will also have to be renewed every five years. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

1&4 Only 2 Only 1 2&3

Answer: (c) Only 1

48.

The 2012 men's final of the Australian Open went past the 2008 Wimbledon final time record, finishing after 5 hours and 53 minutes of play. Who emerged as a winner to defeat Rafael Nadal in the epic final? (a) (b) (c) (d) Andy Murray Roger Federer Novak Djokovic Nikoloi Dividenko Novak Djokovic

You got it right: (c)

49.

Which of the following banks filed a criminal complaint against Sterling Biotech, and its six directors, for allegedly defaulting on repayments on credit facilities provided by the public sector lender? (a) (b) (c) State Bank of Travancore State Bank of Indore State Bank of Patiala

(d)
Wrong!

State Bank of Mysore

Answer: (d) State Bank of Mysore

50.

Which of the following author was awarded the DSC Prize for South Asia Literature 2012, at the Jaipur Literature Festival in Rajasthan on 21 January, 2012 (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Dr Alastair Niven Shehan Karunatilaka Dr Fakrul Alam Marie Brenner

Answer: (b) Shehan Karunatilaka

51.

India signed agreement with OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) to check both tax evasion and avoidance. The headquarters of OECD are in (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Washington DC London New York Paris

Answer: (d) Paris

52.

As per advance estimates of CSO for the year 2011-12, the GDP growth rate has been etimated at(a) (b) (c) (d) 7.6% 6.9% 6.4% 6.1% 6.9%

You got it right: (b)

53.

The primary sector growth in advance estimate for 2011-12 was 2.5% which wasin 2010-11 (Quick Estimates). (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

5.4% 6.4% 7% 7.3%

Answer: (c) 7%

54.

Sensitive Sector' as defined by RBI includes(a) (b) (c) (d)

Wrong!

Capital Market Real Estate Commodities All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above

55.

The newly launched CPI-based inflation for January 2012 on point to point basis is 7.65%. This inflation has the base year(a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

2004 2006 2008 2010

Answer: (d) 2010

56.

Which organisation is meant to ensure exports from India? (a) (b) (c) EXIM Bank ECGC Ministry of Commerce

(d)

None of the above ECGC

You got it right: (b)

57.

Which of the following is considered lending for promotion of exports? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Packing Credit Overdraft Cash Credit Account Bill Discounting

Answer: (a) Packing Credit

58.

As per India State of Forest Report 2011, the State having the maximum forest area is(a) (b) (c) (d) Arunachal Pradesh Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh

You got it right: (c)

59.

At the end-December 2011, the teledensity in the country stood at(a) (b) (c) (d) 72.38% 76.86% 79.03% 80.76% 76.86%

You got it right: (b)

60.

As per the status of end-December 2011, which of the following company holds the maximum share in telephone services? (a) Vodafone

(b) (c) (d)

Wrong!

Bharti Airtel Reliance BSNL

Answer: (b) Bharti Airtel

61.

HUNGAMA' report of Nandi Foundation is related to(a) (b) (c) (d)

Wrong!

Hunger and Malnutrition 2-G Spectrum Scam Tax-evasion Black Money deposited in foreign banks

Answer: (a) Hunger and Malnutrition

62.

Who said this, "Social organization is a general social agreement"? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Herbert Spencer A. Comte E. Durkheim Max Weber

Answer: (b) A. Comte

63.

Merton wrote on how political ideology such as communism can provide a. To religion in communist society. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

dysfunction functional alternative functional unity functional pre-requisite

Answer: (b) functional alternative

64.

Assertion (A) : According to Durkhelim, suicide rate is higher in highly industrialised society. Reason (R) : There is high division of labour and organic solidarity in industrialised societies. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct? Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

(A) is correct, but (R) is wrong Both (A) and (R) are correct (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct Both (A) and (R) are wrong

Answer: (b) Both (A) and (R) are correct

65.

Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II and choose the correct code given below: List-I (Explanation) (a) Patterns of interaction between individuals or groups. (b) Any form of social encounter between individuals. (c) Collection of individuals who interact in systematic ways with one another. (d) The existence of structured inequalities between groups in society. List-II (Concept) 1. Social group 2.Social structure 3. Social interaction 4. Social exclusion 5. Social stratification

Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Wrong!

(a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 4 (d) 3 (a) 1 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2 (a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1 (d) 5 (a) 1 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5

Answer: (d) (a) 1 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 5

66.

What is the lowest life expectancy for females at 10 years of age? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

45.2 years 48.4 years 43.8 years 46.0 years

Answer: (c) 43.8 years

67.

Match the items in List-I with the items in List-II and choose the correct code for your answer: List-I (Description) (a) The attempt to develop an initial, rough understanding of some phenomena. (b) The precise measurement and reporting of the characteristics of some population or phenomena under study. (c) A statement of specific expectations about the nature of things, derived from a theory. (d) The discovery and reporting of relationships among different aspects of the phenomena under study List-II (Terms) 1. Description 2.Explanation

3. Exploration 4. Hypothesis 5. Unit of Analysis Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d) (a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 4 (a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 5 (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 2 (a) 1 (b) 4 (c) 2 (d) 3 (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 2

You got it right: (c)

68.

Researchers discovered new earthworm species in Port Blair. What is the name of the new species? (a) (b) (c) (d) Moniligaster ivaniosi Annelida Nematoda Onychophora Moniligaster ivaniosi

You got it right: (a)

69.

Who was presented the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation on January 4, 2011 the fourth day of the ten-day Kalachakra initiations? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama South African leader Nelson Mandela Tanzania's Julius Nyerere Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Answer: (a) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama

70.

Scientistics for the first time produced mixed embryo monkeys. Consider the following statements: 1. Scientists produced monkeys composed of cells taken from separate embryos. 2. The cells stay together and work together to form tissues and organs. Choose the right option: (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Both 1 and 2 are correct Only 1 is correct Only 2 is correct Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Answer: (a) Both 1 and 2 are correct

71.

Scientists discovered unknown species off the coast of Antarctica. Consider the following statements: 1. The temperature in this region rises to 380 degree Celsius. 2. There is plenty of light in this region. Which of the above statement is / are correct? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Only 1 Only 2 Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a) Only 1

72.

Health Authorities in Australia recently detected Deadly Disease, Murray Valley Encephalitis. The disease is caused by the(a) (b) (c) Flies Mosquitoes Birds

(d)

Dogs Flies

You got it right: (a)

73.

Union government raised the advalorem duty (export duty) on iron ore exports to what per cent from 20 per cent? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

30% 33% 41% 43%

Answer: (a) 30%

74.

USA and Saudi Arabia have recently linked an agreement worth..US dollars (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

29.4 billion 20 billion 25 billion 23 billion

Answer: (a) 29.4 billion

75.

India approved the acquisition of French advanced missile systems to arm the Mirage-2000 fighter jets. Consider the following statements: 1.The cabinet committee on Securitry cleared the contract for the fire and forget MICA with French company MBDA. 2. MICA are interception and aerial combat missiles. Choose the right option: (a) (b) (c) Both 1 and 2 are correct Only 1 is correct Only 2 is correct

(d)
Wrong!

Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Answer: (a) Both 1 and 2 are correct

76.

The Supreme Court Judgement on February 2, 2012 cancelling 122 telecom licences has raised question marks over the ability of these companies to repay bank loans running into more than Rs. 26,000 crore. According to an estimate what was the total exposure of the Indian banking industry to the telecom sector as in June 2011? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Rs.94,319 crore Rs.96,458 crore Rs.95,427 crore Rs.92,713 crore

Answer: (a) Rs.94,319 crore

77.

Anil Agrawal, the billionair chairman of the London-listed Vedanta Resources, in February 2012 announced the merger of his Indian firms Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries into Sesa Sterlite, a behemoth with - crore of market capitalisation. (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Rs. 113,000 Rs. 100,000 Rs. 102,540 Rs. 101,315

Answer: (b) Rs. 100,000

78.

The Union Cabinet on March 1, 2012 approved the proposal to bring down the quantum of subsidy on decontrolled fertilizers under the NBS Policy, which was introduced on April 1, 2010. What is the full form of NBS? (a) (b) (c) (d) National Basic Subsidy Net Basic Subsidy National Bonus on Subsidy Nutrient Based Subsidy

Wrong!

Answer: (d) Nutrient Based Subsidy

79.

Which of the following films was / were directed / produced by Raj Kanwar, who died on February 3, 2012 in Singapore? (a) (b) (c) (d) Deewana, Laadla Jeet, Daag : The Fire Andaaz, Saadiyaan All of the above All of the above

You got it right: (d)

80.

Which of the following statements is / are correct about Ricky Ponting Australia's most successful one-day cricketer, who announced his retirement from the ODI on February 21, 2012? (a) (b) (c) (d) He won three Cricket World Cups in his 17-year career, two as captain He has scored 13,704 runs in 375 ODIs. He is the most successful ODI captain with 165 wins All of the above All of the above

You got it right: (d)

81.

A freedom fighter and one of the doyens of Indian diplomacy who was an architect of the 1971 Indo-Soviet Treaty passed away in New Delhi in 2012. Who was he? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

A K Damodaran Prakash Shah Bali Ram Bhagat Shyam Nandan Prasad Mishra

Answer: (a) A K Damodaran

82.

In foreign language film category the Irani film A Separation won the Oscar on February 26, 2012. This film has been directed by

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Wrong!

Asghar Farhadi Afsar Nigor Mehbooba Salehi Suleiman Raza

Answer: (a) Asghar Farhadi

83.

Documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on February 26, 2012 became the first Pakistani to win as Oscar for the documentary (a) (b) (c) (d) Real Face Saving Face Encounter with Realism Unveiled Face Saving Face

You got it right: (b)

84.

Which of the following two countries on February 4, 2012 vetoed an Arab Leaguebacked resolution at the United Nations Security Council that called on Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

United States and China Russia and France China and Russia Germany and Russia

Answer: (c) China and Russia

85.

Mohammed Nasheed, the President of Maldives resigned on February 7, 2012 amid protests. Who among the following wase sworn in as the new President of the island nation? (a) (b) (c) Abdullah Mohammed Mohammed Jamil Ahmad Mohammed Waheed Hassan

(d)
Wrong!

Haroon Rashid Naik

Answer: (c) Mohammed Waheed Hassan

86.

In which province of Pakistan did Pakistani archaeologists discover a rare Indus Valley civilization-era seal in stoatite dating back to 2500-2000 BC from the Cholistan area in February 2012? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Punjab Balochistan Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa FATA

Answer: (a) Punjab

87.

Which of the following statements is / are correct about the visit of Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma to Pakistan counterpart Makhdoom Amin Fahim on February 13, 2012? (a) (b) Anand Sharma's trip across the Wagah border in the first bilateral visit by an Indian commerce minister to Pakistan since Independence Pakistan currently allows only 1,938 items in a "positive list" to be imported from India, whereas New Delhi permits import from Pakistan of all but a few items on India's "negative list". While the bilateral trade between India and Pakistan currently stands at $ 2.7 billion, the trade balance is heavily in favour of India with its exports at $ 2.3 billion and imports from Pakistan at $ 332 million. All of the above All of the above

(c)

(d)

You got it right: (d)

88.

The Supreme Court on February 1, 2012 declared unconstitutional Section 27(3) of the Arms Act, which provides for mandatory death sentence to an accused charged with an offence under this provision. The Section 27(3) violates which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India? (a) (b) Articles 14 and 21 Articles 21 and 40

(c) (d)
Wrong!

Articles 20 and 28 Articles 14 and 29

Answer: (a) Articles 14 and 21

89.

Which of the following statements is / are correct about the Lt. General Bikram Singh who was named on March 3, 2012 as the next Army Chief? (a) (b) (c) (d) He will succeed General Vijay Kumar Singh, who retires on May 31, 2012 Currently he is the Commander of Eastern Army He is a recipient of the PVSM, the UYSM and the AVSM All of the above All of the above

You got it right: (d)

90.

The 44th Session of Indian Labour Conference was held on 14-15th February, 2012 under the chairmanship of Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister of Labour & Employment. Which of the facts given below are not true about the conference? (a) (b) (c) (d) The conference was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh The Conference deliberated upon very topical and critical issues viz., (i) Minimum Wages, (ii) Social Security and (iii) Employability and Employment The first such tripartite consultation at the national level was held in 1942 as the Tripartite National Labour Conference 45 Sessions of Indian Labour Conference have been held so far 45 Sessions of Indian Labour Conference have been held so far

You got it right: (d)

91.

Which of the following combinations of the State and percentage fall in the number of child brides between 2005 and 2009, according to the data released by Union Health Ministry in February 2012 is not correct? (a) (b) (c) (d) Andhra Pradesh - 71 per cent Haryana - 70 per cent Bihar - 59 per cent Odisha - 48 per cent

You got it right: (c)

Bihar - 59 per cent

92.

The Madhya Pradesh Vishesh Nyayalaya Adhiniyam 2011 came into force on February 15, 2012 which equips the government with wide ranging powers to weed out corruption. A similar laws is a force in which of the following States? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Andhra Pradesh Bihar Haryana Odisha

Answer: (b) Bihar

93.

The scientists from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore reported in February 2012 that circumin, which gives turmeric its bright yellow colour is highly effective against (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

blood cancer diabetes malaria dengue

Answer: (c) malaria

94.

An international team of scientists on 13 February 2012 found that how the bees shook their abdomens when bee-eating hornets approached. The study done by the scientists revealed that the hornets (---) responded directly to the bees shaking signals. (a) (b) (c) (d) Vespa velutina Capila Manzort Pilia Mingla Vespa velutina

You got it right: (a)

95.

Who among the following won the men's trap gold in the National shotgun championship on February 4, 2012 in Tughlakabad? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Anwer Sultan Manavjit Singh Sandhu Zoravar Singh Sandhu Mansher Singh

Answer: (c) Zoravar Singh Sandhu

96.

Which of the following zones lifted the Vizzy trophy for cricket on February 11, 2012 in Mumbai? (a) (b) (c) (d) North Zone South Zone East Zone West Zone South Zone

You got it right: (b)

97.

Uttar Pradesh won the men's title in the National youth volleyball championship in Kolkata on February 13, 2012. Which of the following won the women's title? (a) (b) (c) (d) Haryana Kerala West Bengal Karnataka Kerala

You got it right: (b)

98.

Who among the following won the Avantha Masters Golf title on February 19, 2012 in Gurgaon? (a) (b) (c) Jorge Campillo of Spain Marcel Siem of Germany Marcus Fraser of Australia

(d)
Wrong!

Jbe Kruger of South Africa

Answer: (d) Jbe Kruger of South Africa

99.

Who among the following won the women's singles title in the Dubai Open tennis on February 25, 2012? (a) (b) (c) (d)
Wrong!

Agnieszka Radwanka of Poland Julia Georges of Germany Liezel Huber of the USA Lisa Raymond of USA

Answer: (a) Agnieszka Radwanka of Poland

100 .

Andrew Symonds, who announced his retirement from all the formats of cricket on February 16, 2012, is the player of (a) (b) (c) (d) England New Zealand Australia South Africa Australia

You got it right: (c)