1. C. Tokyo 6. 564...B. Sania Mirza, Jie Zheng C. Anabel Medina, Katarina Srebotnik D. Katarina Srebotnik, Jie Zheng 21.Choose the country, which is not a member of European Union?

1. Name the Act, which is proposed to replaced by The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2012? A. Land Acquisition Act 1900 B. Land Acquisition Act 1910 C. Land Acquisition Act 1945 D. Land Acquisition Act 1894

2. A committee was set up to suggests the ways to improve India’s Business Climate. Name of the committee is? A. Deepak Parekh Committee B. Damodaran Committee C. Shyamala Gopinathan Committee D. Aruna Bhattacharya Committee

3. Who among the following is the recipient of the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize-2013? A. Malala Yousafzai B. Jasmine Hudson C. Swetlana Dwemchidev D. Irna Victoria

4. The newly formed Tax Administration Reforms Committee is being helmed by? A. Parthasarthy Shome B. Rangarajan C. D Subbarao D. Kaushik Basu

5. Name the city, which has topped the list of “most liveable city in the World”? A. New York B. Melbourne

C. Tokyo D. Geneva

6. Chose the correct combination of Meteorological satellites of India? 1. KALPANA-1 2. INSAT-4B 3. INSAT-3D 4. INSAT-3A A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 3 C. Only 1, 3 & 4 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

7. Name the state that has largest number people living with HIV/AIDS in 2011? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Tamil Nadu C. Karnataka D. Maharashtra

8. Where are the Appalachian Mountains located? A. Russia B. America C. China D. South Africa

9. “Bharat Nirman” does not cover which of the following project component? A. Irrigation B. Electrification C. Employment D. Telecommunication

10. Name the largest wind energy producing country in world? A. USA B. China C. Netherlands

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The Muziris Heritage Project, the largest heritage conservation project in India associated with? A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan C. Kerala D. Andhra Pradesh

12. The first “Mahathir Award for Global Peace” has been conferred to which of the following personalities? A. Pranab Mukharji B. Barack Obama C. Nelson Mandela D. Kofi Annan

13. India has signed Currency Swap agreement with which of the following countries? 1.Japan 2.China 3.Bhutan 4.Russia Chose the correct answer from the codes given below: A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 3 C. Only 1 & 3 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

14. Name the India’s first dedicated spacecraft for defense applications? A. GSAT-10 B. GSAT-7 C. GSAT-8 D. GSAT-8A

15. Name the state which will have the World Class Life Science Park called “Bio 360”? A. Kerala B. Haryana C. Odisha D. West Bengal

16. Choose the correct combination of Rabi Crops? A. Wheat, Maize, Barley, Sugarcane B. Wheat, Mustard, Barley, Gram C. Millet, Sorghum, Sunflower, Soyabean D. Sorghum, Wheat, Barley, Sunflower

17. The first country in the world to release “Zinc rich Rice variety” named Bri-62? A. Bangladesh B. India C. China D. Russia

18. Choose the correct combination of dams constructed across the Cauvery River? 1. MetturDam 2.Krishna Raja Sagara Dam 3.Alamatti Dam 4. Koyna Dam Chose the correct answer from the codes given below: A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 3 C. Only 3 & 4 D. All the above

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19. Which of the following species is conserved in “Dadu Paryavaran Sanstan” in Rajasthan? A. Black Bucks B. Cheetah C. Lions D. Tigers

20. Who amongst the following is the winner of women’s double trophy at WTA New Haven Open Title? A. Jie Zheng, Victoria Azoreka B. Sania Mirza, Jie Zheng C. Anabel Medina, Katarina Srebotnik D. Katarina Srebotnik, Jie Zheng

21. Choose the country, which is not a member of European Union? A. Norway B. Netherlands C. Poland D. Portugal

22. The Headquarters of “International Civil Aviation Organization” is located in? A. London B. Geneva C. Montreal D. New York

23. Name the country, which has built the world’s biggest nuclear generator? A. China B. Japan C. France D. Spain

24. Which among the following would be a part of the proposed judicial appointment commission for appointment and transfer of judges? 1.Chief Justice of India 2.Prime Minister 3.Secretary in law ministry 4.Leader of opposition Chose the correct answer from the codes given below: A. Only 1, 2 & 3 B. Only 1 & 3 C. Only 1, 2 & 4 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

25. Name the Remotely Operated Vehicle Developed by Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO)? A. Daksh B. Agneya C. Drona D. Lakshya

26. Identify the non-astronomical object among the following? A. Quasar B. Brittle Stars C. Red Dwarfs D. Black Hole



27. Identify the correct combination of sports to which the following personalities who have been chosen for Dronacharya Award 2013 are assosciated: 1. Poornima Mahato 2. Mahavir Singh 3. Narinder Singh Saini 4. Raj Singh A. Archery, Boxing, Hockey, Wrestling B. Boxing, Archery, Hockey, Wrestling C. Wrestling, Hockey, Archery, Boxing D. Archery, Boxing, Wrestling, Hockey

28. UN global humanitarian campaign “World Needs More” has been joined by which of the following bollywood actor? A. Ajay Devagan B. Amitabh Bachchan C. Sharuk Khan D. Amir Khan

29. Tin Bigha Corridor of India shares its border with which of the following countries? A. Pakistan B. Bhutan C. Bangladesh D. China

30. Maximum number of cases of Malaria has been recorded in which of the following state? A. Odisha B. Kerala C. West Bengal D. Chhattisgarh

31. First National Family Health Survey was conducted in India in which year? A. 1991-92 B. 1992-93 C. 1995-96 D. 1995-96

32. Name the element which has been used to create the most precise clock of the world. A. Titanium B. Uranium C. Ytterbium D. Caesium

33. For which ore reserve “The Tummalapalli” in the state ofAndhra Pradesh is famous? A. Iron B. Copper C. Bauxite D. Uranium

34. Which day has been declared as “International Day of Sports for Development and Peace” by UN? A. Feb-06 B. Apr-06 C. Jun-23 D. Jul-12

35. Oflately, IT department has conducted searches on business premises of members of NSEL. Full form of NSEL is? A. National Spot Exchange of India B. National Spot Enterprises of India C. National Sports Exchange of India



D. National Sports and Entertainment of India

36. Choose the correct combination of cities which have International Airports? 1. Guwahati 2. Gangtok 3. Agartala A. Only 1 B. Only 1 & 2 C. Only 1 & 3 D. 1, 2 & 3

37. Which of the following states has the World’s largest solar park? A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Rajasthan D. Tamil Nadu

38. For which of the following species is the term “Elasmobranches” collective name for? A. Shark, Skates and Rays B. Shark, Rays and Dolphins C. Shark, Skates and Dolphins D. Skates, Dolphins and Rays

39. Name the indicator to measure the insurance development in a country? A. Insurance Density B. Insurance Penetration C. Insurance Policies D. Insurance Penetration & Density

40. Name the state that has the highest forest cover of 47.3% of its total geographical are in the Country? A. Sikkim

B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Assam D. Nagaland

41. In which of the following countries is

The Muslim Brotherhood as a Islamic political organization active? A. Israel B. Egypt C. Syria D. Tunisia

42. Name the largest natural rubber producing country in the world? A. Indonesia B. Vietnam C. Thailand D. India

43. Along with which country is India is holding a bilateral counter terrorism exercise “The Hand-in-Hand”? A. Russia B. Sri Lanka C. China D. Nepal

44. Name the first woman to head the Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd? A. Rithu Narayan B. Nishi Vasudeva C. Sunitha Choudhury D. Ruchita Prasad

45. Identify the correct combination of tributaries of Krishna River? 1.Tungabhadra 2.Bhima 3.Koyna 4.Hemavathi



A. Only 1, 2 & 4 B. Only 1, 3 & 4 C. Only 1, 2 & 3 D. All the above

46. Which state cabinet has approved the “Anti Black Magic and Superstition Ordinance”? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Maharastra C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu

47. The best film award at “Amsterdam Film Festival” has been bagged by? A. Policegiri B. Burfi C. The Lunchbox D. 3 Idiots.

48. Which of the following has been adjudged as “Best Performing Integrated Steel Pant” in the country? A. Essar Steels B. Jindhal Steels C. TATA Steels D. Bhushan Steels

49. Which country will organize the “Second South Asian Diaspora Convention’’? A. Japan B. China C. Singapore D. India

50. Identify the correct combination of Wildlife Conservation projects currently being implemented in India? 1. Project Elephant 2.Project Tiger 3.Project Snow leopard 4.Project Gir Lion A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 3 C. Only 1, 2 & 3 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

51. When was Earth Overshoot Day 2013 observed? A. Aug-19 B. Aug-20 C. Aug-21 D. Aug-22

52. STAR is the recently notified scheme of National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward by Government of India. What is STAR acronym for? A. Standard Training Assessment and Reward B. Skill Training Assessment and Reward C. Standard Training Advancement and Reward D. Skill Training Advancement and Reward

53. According to the latest Forbes list of world players, who among the following is the highest-paid athlete? A. Rafael Nadal B. Roger Federer C. Tiger Woods



D. Kobe Bryant 54. Where in human body is

Immunoglobulin found most abundantly? A. IgA B. IgM C. IgG D. IgD

55. Which of the following commodities Union Government has banned from free duty import? A. Flat Screen TVs B. LED Lamps C. Smart phones D. Computers

56. Identify the country that produce substantial amount of Coffee in the world? 1.India 2.Brazil 3.Ethiopia 4.Ivory Coast Choose the correct option: A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 3 C. Only 2, 3 & 4 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

57. The steep depreciation in Rupee benefits which of the following in short term? 1. Small traders at tech hubs 2. Exporters 3. Importers 4. Indian Tourists who visit USA Choose the correct option from the codes given below: A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 4 C. Only 2 D. Only 1 & 3

58. What is the sex ratio in India of females per thousand males?. A. 931 B. 938 C. 943 D. 954

59. What is India’s tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio? A. 6.30% B. 7.80% C. 8.90% D. 9.30%

60. Which of the following ministries hold “The Forward Market Commission “under its purview? A. Minister of Consumer Affairs B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Agriculture D. Ministry of Commerce



61. Which among the following companies have to shell out some amount towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability activities, according to the Companies Bill 2013,? 1. Government Companies with profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 500 crore and above 2. Government Companies with profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 100 crore and above 3. Private Companies with turn over of Rs. 500 Crore or more 4. Private Companies with net worth of Rs 200 crore or more Choose the correct option from the codes given below: A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 3 C. Only 1, 2 & 3 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

62. Identify the source of funds which are highly concessional or interest-free loans and grants? A. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development B. International Development Association C. International Finance Corporation D. Asian Development Bank

63. Bridging the current account deficit can be done using? 1. Improving domestic production of coal 2. Exporting more software 3. Rising Minimum Support Prices 4. Attracting more foreign tourists Choose the correct option from the codes given below: A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 1, 2 & 4 C. Only 2, 3 & 4 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

64. Bhartiya Mahila Bank is headquartered at? A. New Delhi B. Mumbai C. Kolkata D. Chennai

65. A new slab of 35% Income Tax liability has been created for those who earn more than __? A. Rs. 1 Crore B. Rs. 5 Crore C. Rs. 10 Crore D. Rs. 20 Crore

66. Identify the place, which is NOT a major handicraft hub of India catering to global markets? A. Moradabad B. Jaipur C. Jodhpur D. Patna



67. With which of the following sports are the Ryder Cup and Curtis Cup associated? A. Soccer B. Volleyball C. Golf D. Tennis

68. To which of the following category does “Sindhurakshak” related to? A. Aircraft carrier B. Submarine C. Anti-aircraft gun D. Multi-purpose fighter

69. “Sair-e-Watan” an educational- cum-motivational tour was organized by which of the following institutions? A. Rastriya Rifles Battalion B. National Cadet Corps C. National Security Guard D. Assam Rifles

70. Identify the largest producer of Jute amongst the SAARC countries? A. India B. Bangladesh C. Nepal D. Bhutan

71. Where is The Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary located? A. Assam B. Arunachal Pradesh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Uttarakhand

72. Name the company, which has entered the agriculture insurance area by launching the weather and yield-based crop insurance in scheme in some states of India? A. Reliance B. Tata C. SBI D. Aviva

73. India’s first Economic Survey was released in which year? A. 1952-53 B. 1957-58 C. 1961-62 D. 1978-79

74. Charon is the largest moon of which of the following planets? A. Pluto B. Uranus C. Saturn D. Venus

75. Identify the place where the intersection of the Equator and Prime Meridian (zero degrees latitude and longitude) happens? A. Mozambique Channel B. Gulf of Guinea C. Gulf of Aden D. Ivory Coast

76. Which language Linguistic Expert Committee has recommended for classical language status? A. Odia B. Gujarati C. Bengali



D. Hindi 77. BRICS Business Council 2013 was

hosted at? A. New Delhi B. Beijing C. Johannesburg D. Durban

78. The famous book “My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions” is authored by? A. A P J Abdul Kalam B. Sachin Tendulkar C. Pranab Mukherjee D. Amartya Sen

79. Name the newly appointed Chairperson of National School of Drama? A. Girish Carnad B. Ratan Thiyam C. U R Anantha Murthy D. Anupam Khair

80. To which of the following is the deadly rust disease of “Ug99” associated? A. Paddy B. Wheat C. Barley D. Maize

81. The High Level Committee set up to assess the status of Scheduled Tribes (STs) is being chaired by? A. Usha Ramanathan B. Virginius Xaxa C. Joseph Bara D. Abhay Bang

82. To which country does Sprinter Usain Bolt,fastest person,belongs to? A. Somali B. Ukraine C. Jamaica D. Kenya

83. To which of the following is The Sinai Peninsula related? A. Israel B. Egypt C. Syria D. Oman

84. Who determines the remuneration payable to the Attorney General of India? A. President of India B. Prime Minister C. Law Minister D. Parliament

85. Footloose industry refers to which of the following terms? A. Retail Trade Business B. Scattered Industries C. Polluting Industries D. Unorganized Sector

86. Name the state which has got approval from the RBI to launch Islamic Banking? A. Karnataka B. Assam C. Kerala D. Goa

87. Which is the first state to have used “Verifiable Paper Audit Trial (VVPAT)” in their election process?



A. Goa B. Nagaland C. Assam D. Tripura

88. Which of the following telecom companies has launched “One Rupee Entertainment Store”? A. Airtel B. Reliance C. Idea D. Vodafone

89. Polio is considered to be endemic in which of the following nations? 1.Pakistan 2.Nigeria 3.India 4.Afghanistan Chose the correct answer: A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 3 C. Only 3 & 4 D. Only 1, 2 & 4

90. Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal 2013 has been conferred to? A. Harshwanti Bisht B. Rekha Sharma C. Chandra Prabha Aitwal D. Sumana Nagarkar

91. What is the maximum number of colleges that can be affiliated to any university according to the proposal by The Rashtriya Uchattar Shiksha Abhiyan? A. 150 B. 200

C. 250 D. 300

92. Name the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the America? A. Olinguito B. Loxodonta C. Ursus americanus D. Mustelid

93. Name the next ambassador and permanent representative of India to the UN Conference on Disarmament? A. Vinay Prasad B. Krishna Soodh C. Bala Venkatesh Verma D. Ramachandra Iyer

94. Which of the following cricket legends was coached by “Desh Prem Azad”, who passed away recently? A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Saurav Ganguly C. Kapil Dev D. Rahul Dravid

95. “Biotic Index” determines pollution of which of the following? A. Water B. Air C. Soil D. All the above



96. Which of the following countries celebrate its Independence Day on August 15th apart from India? 1.South Korea 2.Pakistan 3.Bahrain 4.Republic of Congo Choose the correct answer from the given options below: A. Only 1 & 4 B. Only 1,2 & 3 C. Only 1, 2 & 4 D. Only 1, 3 & 4

97. NOWA is a new wing set up by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.What does NOWA stand for? A. National Onshore Wind Energy Authority B. National Offshore Wind Energy Authority C. National Oil and Wind Energy Authority D. Natural Oil and Wind Energy Authority

98. Name the brand ambassadors of “Indian Badminton League”? A. Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan B. Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla C. Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone D. Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif

99. Which of the following country is holding the Chairmanship of Arctic Council? A. Canada

B. Russia C. Finland D. USA

100. Rajya Sabha has declared lakhipur-Bhanga Stretch of the Barak River as National Waterway. Where is it located? A. North India B. South India C. North East India D. Central India

101. Helina helicopter is an upgraded version of which Indian missile? A. Agni B. Prithvi C. Akash D. Nag

102. To which sport is the “Sultan Johor Cup” associated with? A. Hockey B. Cricket C. Wrestling D. Polo

103. What is the code name for the joint military exercise, which is carried between the armies of India and Nepal? A. Surya Kiran B. Indra Kiran C. Surya Shakti D. None of the above

104. Which Chinese politician was sentenced to jail regarding corruption charges against him? A. Tsai Tsong Po



B. Zhou Yongkhang C. Bo Xilai D. Jio Xing

105. For the youth belonging to which sector of the Indian society has the government launched the development scheme by the name of Seekho and Kamao? A. Scheduled Caste B. Scheduled Tribe C. Backward Classes D. Minority communities.

106. Which tiger reserve is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh? A. Bandhavgarh B. Bori-Satpur C. Sanjaya Dubri D. All of the above

107. Who is currently serving as the chairperson for the International Coffee Council? A. Jawaid Akhtar B. Sayeed Ibrahim C. Naveen Kochar D. Shafiq Uddin

108. The “London Whale” scandal is related to which foreign bank? A. J.P. Morgan B. Fulton Financial C. Citigroup D. U.S. Bancorp

109. Which African country is not a member of the African Union? A. Algeria B. Nigeria

C. Morocco D. Libya

110. Who is currently serving as the Chairman of “National Commission for Backward Classes”? A. Justice V Eswaraiah B. Shri A.K. Saini C. Dr. Shakeel uz-Zaman Ansari D. Justice M.N. Rao

111. With which country does India carry out the biennial Naval Exercise named ‘Naseem Al Bahr’? A. Saudi Arabia B. Oman C. Qatar D. Iran

112. Who are the members of the National Integration Council (NIC) of India? A. Union Members B. Leaders of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha C. Chief Ministers of all states and UT’s with legislatures D. All of the above

113. The Emmy Awards are given for recognition in which entertainment industry? A. Music B. Television C. Movies D. News

114. Out of the listed Indian power projects, with which ones does Pakistan have a problem with:



1) Ratle 2) Lower Kalnai 3) Miyar Nallah Pakaldul A. 1 & 2 B. 2 & 3 C. 3& 4 D. 1,2,3 & 4

115. To which German Political Party does Angela Merkel belong to? A. Christian Democratic Union B. Social Democratic Party C. Christian Social Union D. Free Democratic Party

116. Which hill station is located in the Kumaon range? A. Almora B. Udagamandalam C. Yercaud D. Kodaikanal

117. In which Indian state has the “Mainline Electrical Multiple Unit” (MEMU) Coach factory has come up? A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat C. Maharashtra D. West Bengal

118. In which city has the government decided to set up an “Information Technology Investment Region”? A. Bangalore B. Pune C. Hyderabad D. Mumbai

119. From which country’s firm did India place a 1,900 crore worth of an order for Dhruv, Indigenous advanced light helicopter? A. France B. Sweden C. Russia D. Japan

120. Out of the following states which states are a home to the Rhino:

1) Assam 2) West Bengal 3) Bihar 4) Uttar Pradesh

A. 1 & 3 B. 1,3 & 4 C. 2,3 & 4 D. 1,2,3 & 4

121. Who is the Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities? A. Naseem Ahmad B. Wajahat Habibdullah C. Ajaib Singh D. K N Daruwala

122. On which day is the World Alzheimer’s Day observed? A. 19th September B. 20th September C. 21st September D. 22nd September

123. Mahilabad, which is a place in Uttar Pradesh, is renowned in the world for which fruit? A. Mangoes B. Litchis



C. Bananas D. Oranges

124. Which company got permission by the Union government to set up a refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in the state of Rajasthan? A. HPCL B. ONGC C. Reliance D. IOC

125. Which two countries the “Luzon Strait” has separated? A. Taiwan and Philippines B. China and Japan C. Singapore and Malaysia D. None of the above

126. Which Indian cricketer became the first ambassador for the Border Security Forces? A. Sachin Tendulkar B. Virat Kohli C. Ajay Jadeja D. M S Dhoni

127. Which European country is known as the ‘Playground for Europe’? A. Turkey B. Switzerland C. Germany D. France

128. Which film was awarded the best film award in the Ladakh International Film Festival? A. The Virgin Arguments (Kaafiron ki Namaz) B. White Van stories

C. The Home Coming D. Villari

129. Which IT company launched the Finacle 11E, which is an advanced universal banking solution to simplify banking transformation? A. HCL B. Infosys C. IBM D. TCS

130. Which Asian nation received the status of an ‘authorizing nation’ by the International Common Criterion Recognition Arrangement to test and certify electronic and IT products? A. India B. China C. Pakistan D. Sri Lanka

131. Which technology giant has set up Calico, which is an independent research and biotech company? A. Yahoo B. Google C. Rediff D. None of the above

132. In which state has the Sipat Thermal Power Plant been set up? A. Chhattisgarh B. West Bengal C. Gujarat D. Rajasthan

133. In 2013, which world heritage site of India did UNESCO restore to its former glory?



A. Humayun’s Tomb B. Lal Qila C. Jama Masjid D. Old Fort

134. To which Indian state is the Murrah buffalo breed indigenous to? A. Maharashtra B. Punjab C. Uttar Pradesh D. Haryana

135. Who was awarded the ‘Policy Leadership award 2015’ in agriculture? A. Oman Chandi B. Narendera Modi C. MS Swaminath Research Foundation D. None of the above

136. According to the Reserve Bank of India in which centers are now domestic scheduled commercial banks allowed to open their branches without the permission of the Reserve Bank of India? A. Tier I B. Tier II C. Tier III D. Tier IV

137. For under what amount of hydroelectric power generation is the term Pico Hydro is used? A. 10-50-kw B. 5-10 kw C. 50-80 kw D. 0-5kw

138. With which Airline Company has the Tata group set up a full-service airline in India? A. Qatar Airlines B. Singapore Airlines C. Malaysian Airlines D. Lufthansa

139. Till what age does the ‘National Early Childhood Care and Education’ (ECCE) Policy aim to promote optimal development and active learning capacity of children? A. Five B. Six C. Ten D. Twelve

140. Term ‘Muzzle’ is associated with which sport? A. Shooting B. Football C. Hockey D. Badminton

141. Food irradiation technology uses which of the following rays or beams: 1) X-Rays 2) Gama Rays 3) Electron beams 4) Infrared rays A. 1 & 3 B. 1 & 2 C. 2 & 4 D. 1,2 & 3

142. Which statement holds true regarding the ‘Direct Bank’ system?



A. It is a bank without any branch network and offers its services via online banking and telephone banking. B. Most direct banks offer only online service accounts and these banks typically offer higher interests rate. C. All of the above D. None of the above

143. Which country’s senate approved the ban on beauty pageants for children below 16 years in September 2013? A. France B. Russia C. United States of America D. Canada

144. Which is the modern method for the production of synthetic petrol? A. Bessemer Process B. Fischer-Tropsch Process C. Bergius Process D. None of the above

145. ‘Fatma Ben Guefrache’ who was the last Miss Muslimah world title, belongs to which country? A. Tunisia B. Nigeria C. India D. France

146. Which other planet on the solar system apart from the Earth has deserts which have been identified? A. Mars B. Mercury C. Venus

D. Jupiter 147. Which of the following committees

is related to the Panchayati Raj system? A. GVK Rao Committee B. Ashok Mehta Committee C. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee D. All of the above

148. What was the theme of the International Day for Preservation of the Ozone layer 2015? A. Save Earth B. Ozone safety future safety C. 30 years of healing the ozone together: All that is between you and UV D. Ozone lets save it

149. Golden rice is a forfeited rice, to be grown in areas which have a deficiency in which vitamin? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D

150. What is the name of the first Urdu law dictionary? A. Shahadat-e-Hindi B. Kanoon Lugat C. Taziraat Lugat D. None of the above

151. According to the New Pension Scheme, what percentage of pension wealth is the subscriber required to invest in order to purchase an annuity? A. 20% B. 30%



C. 40% D. 50%

152. Which country has decided not to supply weapons to Pakistan? A. Israel B. Iraq C. Russia D. USA

153. In which country is the volcano Mount Sinabung located? A. Japan B. Indonesia C. China D. India

154. In 2014, with which country did India observe, ‘Year of Friendly Exchanges’? A. Pakistan B. Bhutan C. Bangladesh D. China

155. Which Asian country tested the cheaper rocket ‘Epsilon’? A. China B. North Korea C. Japan D. Taiwan

156. Basins of out of the following major rivers have shale gas potential: 1) Krishna Godavari 2) Damodar 3) Indo Gangetic 4) Cauvery A. 1 & 2 B. 1,3& 4

C. 2 & 4 D. 1,2,3 & 4

157. Rajaji National Park which is Tiger Reserve is located in which state? A. Haryana B. Uttarakhand C. Uttar Pradesh D. Assam

158. What was the code name given to the operation which was carried out to annex the princely state of Hyderabad? A. Operation Nizam B. Operation Vijay C. Operation Polo D. Operation Bluestar

159. Who became the first Indian-origin contestant to win the Miss America Pageant? A. Nina Davuluri B. Theresa Vali C. Mallory Hagan D. Priya Hassan

160. According to the annual Forbes list of Wealthiest people, who is the wealthiest man in America in 2015? A. Charles Koch B. Warren Buffett C. Bill Gates D. Larry Ellison

161. Which European country has made the commitment to financially and technically assist India for the Green Energy Corridor? A. France B. Germany



C. Austria D. Italy

162. In which Desert is the Death Valley located? A. Kalahari B. Mojave C. Sahara D. Thar

163. Out of the following counries: 1) UAE 2) Bahrain 3) Saudi Arabia 4) Oman 5) Iraq Which countries are referred to as the Gulf Cooperation Council States. A. 1,2 &3 B. 1,2,3 & 4 C. 2,3,4 & 5 D. 3,4 & 5

164. Which is the largest cultivable crop in India? A. Wheat B. Soyabean C. Barley D. Paddy

165. Out of the following entities which ones make up the System of Shadow Banking in India: 1) Hedge Fund 2) Structured Investment vehicles 3) Money market funds 4) Special purpose entities conduits A. 1 & 3 B. 2,3 & 4

C. 1,2,3 & 4 D. 1,2 & 4

166. Which planet of the solar system is known as the ‘Lord of Heaven’? A. Earth B. Jupiter C. Saturn D. Uranus

167. What is the name of the Indian woman who has been declared as the tallest woman in the world? A. Siddiqa Praveen B. Jyoti Agme C. Rupa Amte D. Meena Sundar

168. Which is the world’s second most populous mega city? A. New Delhi B. Kolkata C. Mumbai D. Bangalore

169. What is the economy growth of India for 2015-16, as per the Prime Minister’s economy advisory panel? A. 6 % B. 7 % C. 7.5 % D. 8 %

170. Which is the first ever country in the world to possess a Deep-ultraviolet (DUV) solid state laser device technology? A. United States of America B. Russia C. China



D. Japan 171. According to the rules of SEBI ,who

among the following can invest in government securities without any auction mechanism: 1) Foreign Institutional investors 2) Qualified Foreign investors 3) Overseas Indian citizens 4) Non-resident Indians A. 1 & 2 B. 2 & 3 C. 3 & 4 D. 1 & 3

172. Who established the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought? A. United Nations B. European Parliament C. PETA D. UNICEF

173. Who is the current Director General of World Trade Organization ( WTO)? A. Roberto Azevedo B. Pascal Lami C. Harry White D. None of the above

174. In which country is the Kashagan oil field located? A. Pakistan B. Iraq C. Iran D. Kazakhstan

175. Ms Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is the president of which country? A. Liberia B. Canada

C. China D. Nigeria

176. Which committee was formed in order to examine the recommendations made by the TRAI on pricing of spectrum? A. Narsima Rao Committee B. Anil Kaushal Committee C. Rajiv Shukla Committee D. Mayur Patel Committee

177. Which university became the first university to develop a vaccine against MERS virus? A. University of Hong Kong B. University of Delhi C. University of California D. University of Madrid

178. Which country is currently occupying the number spot in the FIFA ranking? A. Spain B. England C. Belgium D. Portugal

179. Which Indian Freedom Fighter was posthumously awarded the ‘Life Time Achievement Award’ by UK’s House of Commons? A. Bijoy Chandra Bhagwati B. Kunj Bihari Lal Butail C. Jawaharlal Darda D. None of the above

180. In which Indian states has a Regional Rural Bank not yet been established?



A. Goa B. Sikkim C. All of the above D. None of the above

181. In which Indian city is the Center for Excellence and Ethics has been set up? A. New Delhi B. Jaipur C. Pune D. Ajmer

182. Out of the following counties, which countries are permanent members of the Arctic Council: 1) China 2) France 3) India 4) Poland A. 1 & 2 B. 1,2 & 3 C. 1,2,3 & 4 D. 1,3 & 4

183. Where is the world’s best fishing ground located? A. Continental Shelves B. Submarine Trench C. Mariana Trench D. Abyssal Plain

184. What is the name of the first human-made object to exit the solar system? A. Voyage-1 B. Voyage-2 C. Voyage-3 D. Voyage-4

185. Who received the first Sree Narayana Guru Global Secular and Peace Award? A. M S Dhoni B. Shahi Tharoor C. Chetan Bhagat D. Sachin Tendulkar

186. Muhammad Yunus, who is a Nobel Laureate and microfinance pioneer and is facing legal action for tax irregularities belongs to which country? A. Nepal B. Bhutan C. Bangladesh D. Pakistan

187. At the border of which country does India have the multi-use integrated check post, Akhaurah? A. Pakistan B. China C. Bangladesh D. Myanmar

188. According to the Reserve Bank of India, in order to create a central repository on large borrowings how many crores should both the individual and entities have an exposure of? A. Five B. Six C. Eight D. Ten



189. To which school of Indian Philosophy is Acarnga Sutra related to? A. Buddhism B. Jainism C. Vedic Traditions D. Carvaka

190. Which Asian country is giving India financial and technical aid for setting up the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor? A. Russia B. China C. South Korea D. Japan

191. When is the International Day for the Preservation of Ozone observed? A. September 16 B. September 18 C. September 21 D. September 24

192. Which country won the South Asian Football Federation Cup 2015? A. China B. Pakistan C. Japan D. India

193. The power generated by the Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant is shared among which of the following states: 1) Tamil Nadu 2) Karnataka 3) Kerala 4) Maharashtra

5) Puducherry A. 1,2,3 & 5 B. 1,3,4 & 5 C. 1,2,3 & 4 D. 2,3,4 & 5

194. Out of the following states which states shares its borders with Myanmar: 1) Arunachal Pradesh 2) Mizoram 3) Manipur 4) Nagaland A. 1,2 & 3 B. 2,3 & 4 C. 1,2,3 & 4 D. 2 & 4

195. Who is the President of the International Olympic Committee? A. Thomas Bach B. Wu Ching Kuo C. Philip Craven D. Denis Oswald

196. In the gap of how many years is the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) cup held? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

197. The VM Tipaimukh Project is a controversial project on which river? A. Barak B. Sutlej C. Indus D. Godavari



198. Which is the longest river in the continent of Asia? A. Brahmaputra B. Yangtze River C. Mekong River D. Ganga River

199. Who has been awarded the Global Diversity award in 2015? A. Shah Rukh Khan B. Amitabh Bachan C. Amir Khan D. Salman Khan

200. Which BRICS nation has recorded the highest increase in Ultra-High net worth individuals? A. Brazil B. Russia C. India D. China

201. Which country has not been correctly matched with its country? A. Albania – Lek B. Cambodia – Riel C. Ethiopia – Birr D. Finland – Dalasi

202. Who is the author of the book, ‘India and Malaysia : Intertwined strands’? A. Naveen Banopadhya B. Sushma Singh C. Veena Sikri D. Ravichand Nayak

203. What is the major objective of the proposed “Rajiv Rinn Yojana”? A. Health Insurance to farmers

B. Interest subsidy schemes for housing and urban poor C. Credit facility for street vendors D. Making India slum free

204. Who became the youngest pilot to fly across the world on a single engine air craft in September 2013? A. William Campbell B. Steve Thompson C. Ryan Campbell D. Jack Wiegand

205. What is Blood doping used for? A. Increase White blood Cells B. Increase Red Blood Cells C. Decrease Platelets D. Decrease Hemoglobin

206. Which chemical present in rice including Basmati variety of India raised international concern? A. Zinc B. Cadmium C. Mercury D. Arsenic

207. In which state is the ‘Harike Wildlife Sanctuary’ located? A. Haryana B. Rajasthan C. Punjab D. Kerala

208. What is the next version of Android operation system called? A. Kitkat B. Lollipop C. Marshmallow D. Jelly bean



209. Who is the chairman of the ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority’? A. Home Minister B. Prime Minister C. President D. Vice-President

210. Who among the following has won the Italian Grand Prix Championship 2015? A. Lewis Hamilton B. Sebastian Vettel C. Narayan Kartiken D. Mark Webber

211. Who has been named as South Africa’s cricketer of the year? A. Hashim Amla B. AB De Villiers’ C. Jacque Kallis D. Dale Steyn

212. Who is the Prime Minister of Australia? A. Kevin Rudd B. Julia Gillard C. Tony Abbott’s D. Stephen Smith

213. Which of the following cities will host the 2020 Olympic Games? A. Madrid B. Tokyo C. Istanbul D. Durban

214. Who appoints the Banking Ombudsman in India? A. Finance Minister

B. Reserve bank of India C. Government of India D. Supreme Court

215. What cannot contract a virus to a computer? A. CD B. USB C. Scanner D. E-mail

216. Who has won the Women’s single Title in the US open Tennis Championship 2015? A. Venus Williams B. Serena Williams C. Victoria Azarenka D. Sania Mirza

217. Which part of the eye is transplanted in eye donation? A. Iris B. Lens C. Retina D. Cornea

218. With which country would you associate the ‘Kurdistan Workers Party’? A. Vietnam B. Turkey C. Kenya D. China

219. Which of the following games have been reinstated by the International Olympic committee for Olympics 2020? A. Polo



B. Wrestling C. Cricket D. Baseball

220. UNESCO has declared which of the following days as International Literacy Day? A. September 5 B. September 7 C. September 8 D. September 9

221. Which of the following countries are not party to the Statute of International Criminal Court: 1) India 2) China 3) United States 4) Israel A. 1 & 2 B. 2 & 4 C. 1 & 3 D. 1,2,3 & 4

222. Which is the first Non-African country to be found among the World’s poorest nations? A. Malaysia B. Kazakhstan C. Indonesia D. Afghanistan

223. Which Rail Coach factory received Par Excellence award from the Quality circle Forum of India? A. Kapurthala B. Karkapur C. Bhatinda D. Raibareli

224. Which state is the largest producer of Limestone in India? A. Chattisgarh B. Rajasthan C. Madhya Pradesh D. All of the above

225. Who among the following are eligible to acquire shares on stock exchange in compliance with FEMA regulations? A. Foreign Institutional Investors B. Qualified Foreign Institutions C. Non-Resident Indians D. All of the above

226. According to the Reserve Bank of India, what amount of Indian rupee can an individual carry while travelling abroad? A. 10,000 B. 20,000 C. 30,000 D. 40,000

227. In which ocean is the Diego Garcia Island located? A. Indian Ocean B. Pacific Ocean C. Atlantic Ocean D. Arctic Ocean

228. Which state has the highest literacy rate in India? A. Kerala B. Tripura C. Assam D. Sikkim



229. In which field is Zubin Mehta well known? A. Music B. Theatre C. Science D. Journalism

230. Which of the following statements is correct about the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of India? A. CIC of India is appointed for a 5 year term or till he or she attains the age of 65 years B. CIC is eligible for re-appointment C. Salary of CIC is the same as the Chief Justice of India. D. All of the above

231. Which was the first private sector bank to launch a ‘Branch on Wheels Drive’? A. Axis Bank B. Federal bank C. Citi Bank D. ICICI Bank

232. Which of the following countries passed a law to end the system of secret voting in the national legislature? A. Britain B. France C. Brazil D. India

233. Who won the UEFA best player in Europe award in the year 2014-15? A. Lionel Messi B. Christiano Ronaldo

C. Eden Hazard D. Franck Ribery

234. How much percent FDI in pension sector is allowed by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill 2013? A. 47% B. 48% C. 48% D. 100%

235. The nation’s first geo-thermal power project ‘Tatapani’ is situated in which state? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Himachal Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh D. Chhattisgarh

236. Under which ocean will you find the largest volcano in the earth and one of the largest in the entire solar system? A. Arctic Ocean B. Southern Ocean C. Indian Ocean D. Pacific Ocean

237. On which day is the International Day of Charity observed? A. September 3 B. September 4 C. September 5 D. September 6

238. Who has been appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner of India? A. Mrs Deepak Sandhu



B. Mrs Sushma Singh C. Mr. Vijai Sharma D. Mr Rajeev Mathur

239. Who headed the committee set up by the Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan in order to screen the applicants for new Bank licenses? A. Urjit Patel B. Bimal Jalan C. Shamla Gopinath D. D. Suburao

240. Which of the following nations drafted the Syria war Resolution permitting military action against the Bashar Al-Assad Regime? A. Russia B. France C. Germany D. USA

241. What is NASA’s new space craft to moon called? A. LADEE B. Apollo 20 C. EDT D. Lunar 2

242. Which sport is not included in the Olympics currently? A. Baseball B. Polo C. None of the above D. All of the above

243. Which Indian Prime Minister wasn’t a recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award? A. P V Narsimah Rao

B. Indira Gandhi C. Manmohan Singh D. Jawaharlal Nehru

244. Nokia device and services was bought by which company? A. IBM B. Infosys C. Apple D. Microsoft

245. What is the word used to refer to ‘Perfect Knowledge’ in Jainism? A. Jina B. Kaivalya C. Brahman D. Nirvana

246. Which Asian country holds the World’s largest foreign exchange reserves? A. China B. India C. Russia D. North Korea

247. Who publishes the Global Competitiveness Report? A. World Bank B. UNESCO C. World Economic Forum D. IMF

248. What is the stand of India in the production of Coffee in the world? A. First B. Third C. Fifth D. Seventh



249. Which gases are used in the Modified Atmospheric Packaging of Food Products? A. Oxygen B. Carbon Dioxide C. Nitrogen D. All of the above

250. Which city is the home to Europe’s largest public library? A. London B. Paris C. Birmingham D. Manchester

251. Which country is the only significant country in East Mediterranean to produce Crude Oil? A. Syria B. Jordan C. Lebanon D. Gaza

252. On which law does the system of a Refrigerator work? A. Charles Law B. Boyle’s Law C. First law of thermodynamics D. Second law of thermodynamics

253. Which country is backing action against Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons on civilians? A. United States B. France C. Germany D. All of the above

254. Which Asian country has reserved seats for Hindu and Sikh citizen representatives in its lower house of the Parliament? A. Afghanistan B. Kazakhstan C. Nepal D. Bhutan

255. Which Indian city will be the first city to have a monorail route? A. Bangalore B. New Delhi C. Mumbai D. Hyderabad

256. Out of the following measures which ones are taken by the Reserve bank of India in order to shore up the currency: 1) Issue of Quasi-sovereign bonds 2) Hiking the import duty on gold and silver 3) Tightening of liquidity 4) Liberalization of bank deposit schemes A. 1,2 & 4 B. 2,3 & 4 C. 1,3 & 4 D. 1,2,3 & 4

257. Which internet giant has closed down its news and community services in China? A. Google B. Yahoo C. MSN D. Rediff



258. Out of the following which ones are a music gharana in India: 1) Gwalior 2) Patiala 3) Shimla 4) Jaipur 5) Agra A. 1,2,3 & 4 B. 1,2,4 & 5 C. 1,2,3,4 & 5 D. 2,3,4 & 5

259. A heritage portal was launched dedicated to which national leader? A. Jawarlal Nehru B. Vallab Bhai Patel C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Dr. Rajendera Prasad

260. What type of virus is Human Papillomavirus? A. DNA Virus B. RNA virus C. RNA-RT virus D. DNA-RT virus

261. Which city is also known as the Weaver city in India? A. Srinagar B. Panipat C. Patiala D. Gurgaon

262. With which country has India set up an additional expert group on Humanitarian Mine action? A. China B. Australia C. Vietnam

D. South Korea 263. Out of the following diseases which

ones are caused by a virus? A. Chickenpox B. SARS C. Influenza D. All of the above

264. Which statement holds true about the Prime Minister’s Relief fund? A. It is a private body and not a government entity B. Any contribution is exempted from income tax C. Audited by an independent firm outside the government D. All of the above

265. To which country does Diana Nyad belong to, who became the first swimmer to swim from Cuba to Florida? A. France B. India C. USA D. Brazil

266. What do the “Paduvalapalya” and “Tenku tittu” belong to? A. Kathak Kali B. Yakshagana C. Bharatnatyam D. Mohiniattam

267. Out of the following magazines which ones have been published by Mahatma Gandhi: 1) Young India 2) Indian Opinion



3) Satyagrah 4) Harijan 5) Navajivan A. 1,2,3 & 4 B. 1,2,4 & 5 C. 2,3,4 & 5 D. 3,4 & 5

268. Which country won the Asia Hockey Cup 2013? A. China B. India C. South Korea D. Pakistan

269. Out of the following which ones is an example of Invisible Trade: 1) Consulting 2) Income from Foreign investment 3) Shipping services 4) Tourism A. 1,2 & 3 B. 2,3 & 4 C. 1,3 & 4 D. 1,2,3 & 4

270. To which country did India given an economic aid of Rs5000 crore as an economic stimulus package? A. Bhutan B. Bangladesh C. Nepal D. Myanmar

271. Which Indian state or union territory has the highest per capita income in the country? A. New Delhi B. Haryana

C. Punjab D. Goa

272. Which of the following industries is not a core industry? A. Textile B. Coal C. Fertilizer D. Cement

273. Keratoplasty is the term used for the corrective surgery on which organ of the body? A. Spinal cord B. Hair C. Throat D. Cornea

274. The catalytic development program (CDP) is being implemented by the government of India for which of the following sectors? A. Sericulture B. Plantation crops C. Horticulture D. Animal husbandry

275. Where have been the Rakhine state riots, which are a series of conflicts between Buddhists and Muslims taking place? A. Pakistan B. Indonesia C. Sri Lanka D. Myanmar

276. The Reserve Bank of India has opened a fore swap window with which oil companies in order to meet the daily dollar requirement?



A. IOC B. HPCL C. BPCL D. All of the above

277. Which of the following greenhouse gases does Kyoto Protocol aim to mitigate: 1) Carbon dioxide 2) Methane 3) Sulfur hexafluoride 4) Nitrous oxide A. 1,2 & 3 B. 2,3 & 4 C. 3 & 4 D. 1,2,3 & 4

278. Who were the winners of the first Indian Badminton League? A. Hyderabad Hotshots B. Mumbai Masters C. Lucknow Warriors D. Pune Pinstons

279. India has an observer status in which of the following organizations? A. CERN B. World Trade Organization C. None of the above D. All of the above

280. Which company has launched the World’s first Clinically proven conjugate typhoid vaccine “TYPBAR-TCV”? A. Cipla B. Lupin C. Bharat Biotech D. Dr Reddy’s

281. Who is the current president of the European Commission? A. Jean-Claude Juncker B. Jose Manuel Barroso C. Martin Schulz D. None of the above

282. Noble Laureate Seamus Heany was a famous poet of which country? A. Canada B. Ireland C. Norway D. Switzerland

283. The idea of setting up Bullion Bank of Bullion Corporation of India was mooted by which committee? A. Urjit Patel Committee B. Rao committee C. Maya Ram Committee D. Damodran Committee

284. With which of the following sports/events would one associate India’s Geeta Phogat with? A. Shooting B. High Jump C. Wrestling D. Chess

285. The Defense project of India – “Fifth-Generation fighter plane (FGFP)” is the largest joint venture with which country? A. Japan B. China C. Russia D. USA



286. Name the city in which China launched its first pilot carbon emissions trading system? A. Beijing B. Shanghai C. Shenzhen D. Guangzhou

287. At what rank did Taj Mahal stood in the list of top 25 landmarks, according to Trip Advisor’s 2013 Travellers Choice Attractions Awards. A. Second B. First C. Third D. Fourth

288. The first Mutual funds in India was created in? A. 1954 B. 1964 C. 1967 D. 1980

289. Name the Sun observing satellite launched by NASA? A. IRIS B. Crusader C. Corona D. Sunset

290. In which one of the following place has Tata Coffee, the largest plantation company of Asia, inaugurated the premium extraction plant? A. Karnataka B. Tamil Nadu C. Kerala D. West Bengal

291. Where will be the Desiccant Enhanced System or the Devap air cooling system be used for the first time in India? A. Nalanda International University B. Annamalai University C. Rastrapati Bhavan D. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

292. How many Biosphere reserves in India are reserved by UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) programme? A. Six B. Five C. Nine D. Ten

293. According to the ratings and analytics firm CRISIL, which of the following States/Union Territories topped the list of new index on financial inclusion? A. Kerala B. Puducherry C. Chandigarh D. Delhi

294. For which country has Elbegdorj Tsakhia been elected as President? A. Mongolia B. Namibia C. Kenya D. Nigeria

295. What causes Citrus greening, a deadly disease of citrus? A. Fungi B. Virus



C. Bacteria D. Nutrient deficiency

296. ISRO’s Mars Orbiter Mission is partnered by which of the following space agency? A. NASA B. European space agency C. Russian Space agency D. French space agency

297. Name the car that has entered the Guinness World Records for driving on a longest journey? A. Nano B. Swift C. Alto D. Ford

298. “Mukhyamantri BijliBachat Lamp Yojna” for energy conservation has been launched in which state? A. Rajasthan B. Uttar Pradesh C. Jharkhand D. Punjab

299. At what position is India ranked as most attractive destination for investment in the world, according to recent survey conducted by UNCTAD? A. Second B. Third C. Fourth D. Fifth

300. Who has been awarded M S Swaminathan award for Leadership in Agriculture-2013? A. Ayyappan

B. William Dar C. Chengappa D. Vishwanathan

301. To which one of the following ministry “Nirmal Gram Puraskar” award is related? A. Ministry of Environment and Forest B. Ministry of Rural Development C. Ministry of Culture D. Ministry of Social Welfare

302. When is the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed? A. Jun-26 B. Jun-22 C. Jun-28 D. Jun-24

303. Who has been elected as Australia’s new Prime Minister? A. Kevin Rudd B. Chris Bowen C. Anthony Albanese D. Julian Gillard

304. Pipavav port is located in which state? A. Gujarat B. Odisha C. Maharastra D. Andhra Pradesh

305. According to Forbes, who among the following has been ranked as the most powerful celebrity? A. Lady Gaga B. Steven Spielberg C. Oprah Winfrey



D. Madonna 306. Identify the statements that are true

regarding “Project Loon”? A. It is a network of balloons, designed to connect people in rural and remote areas B. It is an operation to combat cyber attacks C. A clandestine operation to tap online and telephone data D. Project to provide free DTH service

307. Identify the three major medicines banned by Union government? A. Pioglitazone, Deanxit, Brufen B. Deanxit, Brufen, Analgin C. Analgin, Pioglitazone, Brufen D. Pioglitazone, Deanxit, Analgin

308. Of which among the following pairs of countries has India conferred the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) trade status to? A. Maldives and Sri Lanka B. Pakistan and Vietnam C. Pakistan and China D. Myanmar and Bhutan

309. Name the bank that has been licensed to open a representative office in Myanmar? A. SBI B. ICICI C. EXIM Bank of India D. Corporation Bank

310. Who heads the National Disaster Management Authority? A. Prime Minister

B. Home Minister C. President D. Defense Minister

311. Of which of the following state’s CM has been selected for United Nation Global award for Public Service? A. Kerala B. Karnataka C. Madhya Pradesh D. Maharastra

312. Name the longest Railway Tunnel in Asia? A. Taihang Tunnel B. Pir Panjal tunnel C. Seikan tunnel D. Karbude tunnel

313. Name the country that will send a robot-astronaut to the space that can communicate with humans? A. Japan B. Russia C. USA D. China

314. Which of the following telecommunication company was penalized of Rs 650 crore for violating roaming norms? A. Idea B. Vodafone C. Bharti Airtel D. MTS

315. The Committee set up by SEBI, to unify Foreign Investment Norms is headed by?



A. C B Dhave B. U K Sinha C. Sudhir Kulkarni D. K M Chandrashekar

316. Which company has launched the campaign named “Start Searching India”? A. Google B. Yahoo C. Rediff D. MSN

317. ROSHNI scheme, launched by ministry of Rural Development, has which of the following objective? A. To provide household facility to poor B. Provide training and employment to tribal youth in Naxal-affected districts C. Promotion of self-employment in Naxal-affected districts D. Empowerment of Women’s in rural area

318. The world’s largest container ship has been unveiled by which country? A. DSME B. Maersk Line C. STX group D. Hyundai heavy

319. Early Tsunami Warning System has been installed in which of the following places? A. Vizhag B. Mangalore C. Andaman and Nicobar D. Goa

320. “2013 Indian Business Leader of the Year” has been conferred to? A. Sanjiv Goenka B. Anil Agarwal C. Ajim Premji D. Mukesh Ambani

321. Which of the following marketplaces is the world’s most expensive office market, according to Prime Office Occupancy Costs survey? A. Hong Kong (Central) B. Nariman Point C. London’s West End D. Connaught Place

322. The world’s largest container ship was unveiled by which company? A. DSME B. Maersk Line C. STX group D. Hyundai heavy

323. Which of the following Sikh Shrine was declared as holy city by Pak Govt? A. Pir Panjab B. Panja Sahib C. Patti Sahib D. Guru Sahib

324. Free pilgrimage to senior citizens has been offered by which state? A. Rajasthan B. Gujarat C. Punjab D. Haryana

325. Men’s singles title of Singapore Open Super series badminton tournament-2013 is won by?



A. Tommy Sugiarto B. Mohammad Ahsan C. Hendra Setiawan D. Lee Yong-Dae

326. Jamini Roy, whose 125th Birth Centenary was recently observed. To which field he was related? A. Freedom Movement Activist B. Painter C. Vocal Artists in Hindustani Music D. Journalist

327. In the Renewable Energy Index, what is India ranked at? A. 5 B. 8 C. 13 D. 16

328. World’s fastest electric racing car ZEOD RC was unveiled by which one of the following motor vehicle companies? A. Nissan B. Ford C. General Motors D. Toyota

329. The Kachin Independence Army is a rebel group assosciated with which country? A. Bangladesh B. Sri Lanka C. Myanmar D. Afghanistan

330. Name the state that has been ranked first in terms of Wind energy production?

A. Gujarat B. Tamil Nadu C. Andhra Pradesh D. Rajasthan

331. India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 against which country? A. England B. Australia C. Sri Lanka D. West Indies

332. Which of the following air pollutants have been identified for regular monitoring,according to National Ambient Air Monitoring Programme of India? 1. Sulphur Dioxide 2. Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2) 3. Suspended Particulate Matter 4. Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter Choose the correct option from the codes given below: A. Only 1 & 2 B. Only 2 & 4 C. Only 1, 2& 3 D. 1, 2, 3 & 4

333. Name the new coach of “Australian Cricket Team”? A. Bryan Lara B. Shane Warne C. Darren Lehmann D. Adam Gilchrist



334. Vodafone has agreed to buy cable operator Kabel Deutschland for euro 7.7 billion. To which of the following countries is Kabel Deutschland assosciated? A. Japan B. Germany C. France D. Canada

335. India Abroad Publisher’s Special Award for Excellence 2012 has been conferred to? A. Sharmila Tagore B. Amrit Singh C. AniBera D. MeeraJain

336. When is International Olympic Day observed? A. Jun-22 B. Jun-23 C. Jun-24 D. Jun-25

337. At the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival, which film has won Golden Goblet award for best feature film? A. The Major B. Reliance C. Fist of Legend D. Amazing

338. With which country is India in joint assosciation with for INDRA is a joint, bi-annual military exercise? A. USA B. Sri Lanka

C. Russia D. China

339. Name the India’s super fast computer? A. iDataPlex B. PARAM Yuva-II C. SAGA D. EKA

340. Which disease is treated by using the drug Bedaquilin? A. Malaria B. Tuberculosis C. Dengue D. HIV/AIDS

341. “Simon Bolivar National Award of Journalism 2013” has been awarded to? A. George Bush B. Angle Markel C. Hugo Chavez D. Valdmir Putin

342. Where is The Rollapadu Great Indian Bustard Bird Sanctuary located? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Madhya Pradesh D. Arunachal Pradesh

343. Sri Lanka parliament passed the 13th amendment to the constitution in which year? A. 1979 B. 1987 C. 1990 D. 1985



344. In the UNESCO Heritage documentary, which one of the following ancient Jain manuscript has been registered? A. ShantinathaPurana B. JainaPurana C. MahaviraPurana D. BahubaliPurana

345. When is World Refugee Day observed? A. Jun-18 B. Jun-20 C. Jun-21 D. Jun-23

346. Who heads the committee constituted by Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to review the rate revision of the newspaper advertisements. A. S K Sinha B. Prakash Chandra C. J S Mathur D. Chandra Mouli

347. Name the author of the book “Ambedkar Speaks (Trilogy)”? A. Ramachandra Guha B. Narendra Jadhav C. Sushil Tharoor D. Prathiba Ray

348. The Best Feature Film award at the third SAARC Film Festival in Colombo has been bagged by? A. Paan Singh Tomar B. Burfi C. Dabaang

D. Lunch Box 349. Who was DickyRutnagur, who

passed away recently? A. Sports journalist B. Film Director C. Actor D. Author

350. Name the 5th country to ratify Istanbul convention? A. Albania B. Montenegro C. Italy D. Portugal

351. Which one of the following incident was probed by The Kochhar Commission? A. Pune Blast B. Bhopal Gas Disaster C. Godhra Train carnage D. Mumbai Terror attack

352. Possession of Adhaar card is mandatory for teaching and Non teaching staff to draw salaries in which state? A. Madhya Pradesh B. Maharastra C. Gujarat D. West Bengal

353. On which of the following river, the controversial Polavaram project is a being constructed on? A. Godavari B. Krishna C. Manjira D. Moosi



354. The first European nation to make military service compulsory for women is? A. Norway B. France C. Canada D. Switzerland

355. Who was conferred “Jacques Diouf Award” organized by The United Nations Food and Agriculture organization (FAO)? A. Uday foundation B. Pratham C. Give India D. SEWA

356. Where is Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes located? A. Italy B. Kenya C. Japan D. Chile

357. Who is the author of the book “The River of Smoke”? A. Naomi Klein B. Peter Forbes C. Amitav Ghosh D. Chetan Bhagath

358. Which among the following best describes the status of India’s unemployment for the year 2011-12 according to NSSO? A. It rose by 2% B. It declined by 2% C. It rose by 2.7% D. It declined by 2.7%

359. What is the proposed no of reduced CSS under the new strategy by Union Government which has decided to reduce the number of centrally sponsored schemes (CSS) from over 140 during the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17)? A. 38 B. 66 C. 85 D. 98

360. Indian Pharmacy sector being accused of infringing IP rights recently. With this reference, consider the following: 1. Product Patent 2. Process Patent The Indian laws make provisions for which of them? A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 & 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2

361. The main purpose of appointment of Rangachary committee is? A. Taxation of software Development Centres & IT Sector B. Taxation of Biotechnology and Pharmacy sector C. Taxation of MSME sector D. None of the above

362. Identify the first indigenously developed Rotavirus vaccine of India? A. Rotamine B. Rotavac



C. Rotanic D. Roatacid

363. Where is the controversial Chutka Nuclear power plant located? A. Karnataka B. Tamilnadu C. Madhya Pradesh D. Gujarat

364. To protect which species of insect has the European Union imposed ban on the pesticide namely neonicotinoids? A. Dragon Fly B. Honey Bees C. Vasp D. Beetle

365. Where was India’s first Yoga University inaugurated? A. Ahmadabad B. Bengaluru C. Bhopal D. Hyderabad

366. Which language has the Union Cabinet granted classical language status to? A. Hindi B. Gujarathi C. Malayalam D. Konkani

367. Where is The Inga dam, world’s largest proposed hydropower project, located? A. South Africa B. Democratic Republic of the Congo C. Nigeria

D. Kenya 368. Which city is the host of World

Economic Forum (WEF) India 2013 meet? A. Bangalore B. Chennai C. Kochi D. Mumbai

369. Panchayt raj amendment bill that provides for disqualification of gramapanchayat members and presidents who fail to convene meetings of ward and gramasabha has been passed by which state? A. Andhra Pradesh B. West Bengal C. Karnataka D. Goa

370. The rescue operation conducted byIndian Air Force (IAF) in badly affected area of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh by heavy rain has a code name as? A. Operation Sannad B. Operation Rahat C. Operation Ganges D. Operation Relief

371. When is “Nelson Mandela International Day” observed? A. Jun-18 B. Jul-18 C. Jun-19 D. May-19



372. With which Institution has Government of India inked a loan agreement for the National AIDS control Project (NACP-IV)? A. World Bank B. Asian Development Bank C. RBI D. SBI

373. Who is the new President of Iran? A. Hassan Rouhani B. Mohsen Rezai C. Saeed Jalili D. Mohammed Baquerqalibaf

374. Doctors in Saudi Arabia have reported a MERS virus which spread easily and is deadlier than SARS. Full form of MERS is? A. Medium Early Respiratory Syndrome B. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome C. Most Effective Respiratory Syndrome D. Moderate Effective Respiratory Syndrome

375. Where was the 39th G-8 summit concluded? A. UK B. Russia C. USA D. France

376. By which year has Union government targeted to achieve 80% literacy rate in the country? A. 2015 B. 2016

C. 2017 D. 2018

377. A committee was constituted to examine aspects related indecent portrayal of women in mass media? Who is its chairman? A. ShantaSinha B. Aruna Roy C. Kushal Singh D. K Ratnaprabha

378. Name the satellite of Ecuador that collided with the Russian rocket debris? A. Biom-1 B. Pegasus C. IRSS D. Kryasor

379. Name the first state in India to provide tablet PC to ASHA worker? A. Gujarat B. Rajasthan C. Karnataka D. Haryana

380. When is the World Day to Combat Desertification observed? A. Jun-16 B. Jun-17 C. Jun-18 D. Jun-19

381. Where is the famous Padmanabhapuram palace located? A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh



382. Which among the following Indian-born journalist has been appointed as editor of a British national newspaper “The Independent” is? A. AmolRajan B. Joseph Harker C. Dinesh Butto D. Thomas Mathew

383. Who has won the European under 21 championship? A. Italy B. Spain C. France D. Japan

384. Name the company with maximum share in domestic aviation market, according to latest air traffic figures? A. Jet Airways B. IndiGo C. Spice Jet D. GoAir

385. Where has the first ever Chinese Film Festival been inaugurated in India? A. Kolkata B. Hyderabad C. Mumbai D. New Delhi

386. In which country has a team of Archaeologists discovered 1,200 year old long-lost city? A. Sri Lanka B. Cambodia C. Indonesia D. Malaysia

387. What is the name of the Frontier mission to the planet ‘Jupiter’? A. Xylo B. Apollo C. Juno D. Dragon

388. Which book has been authored by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru? A. Discovery of India B. Glimpses of world history C. All of the above D. None of the above

389. Marion Bartoli who was a professional tennis player, belongs to which country? A. France B. Russia C. England D. Germany

390. Which Indian institute became the first Indian institute to make it to the top 500 Academic Rankings of World Universities? A. IIT Kharagpur B. IISc Bangalore C. IIM Ahemdabad D. None of the above

391. Padma Shri awardee Anjolie Ela Menon is very well known as what? A. Singer B. Dancer C. Artist D. Human Right Activist

392. How many countries in European Union share euro as a single currency?



A. 17 B. 18 C. 19 D. 20

393. To whom does the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana’ aims to provide financial assistance? A. Entrepreneurs B. Farmers C. Self Help Groups D. Unemployed Youth

394. Where has the International Center for Drinking Water Quality been set up in India? A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Delhi D. Bangalore

395. On which day is the International Youth Day observed each year? A. 21st July B. 21st August C. 21st September D. 21st December

396. Which country is the largest oil importer in the world? A. Russia B. China C. Iran D. USA

397. Through which of the following countries does the Mekong river not run through? A. China B. Myanmar

C. Malaysia D. Cambodia

398. Which strait separates North Islands of New Zealand from the South Islands of New Zealand? A. Cook Strait B. Magellan Strait C. Strait of Messina D. Endeavour Strait

399. In which Indian state can the ‘Achanakmar Tiger Reserve’ be found? A. West Bengal B. Assam C. Bihar D. Chhattisgarh

400. Which Indian missile has been developed under the ‘Integrated Guided Missile Development Program’? A. Agni B. Prithvi C. Akash D. None of the above

401. Which was the first Indian High Court to integrate a Cyber Forensics Laboratory? A. Tripura High Court B. Mumbai High Court C. Delhi High Court D. Chandigarh High Court

402. In which state is the ‘Nehru Trophy Boat Race’ held every year? A. Karnataka B. Goa C. Kerala



D. Tamil Nadu 403. Ronjan Sodhi is associated with

which sport? A. Shooting B. Wrestling C. Weight Lifting D. Cricket

404. Zafar Futehally was well known in which field? A. Entertainment B. Journalism C. Ornithology D. None of the above

405. India’s largest blast Furnace, ‘Durga’ is operated within which steel plant? A. Rourkela Steel Plant B. Bhilali Steel Plant C. Bhardavati Steel Plant D. Bokaro Steel Plant

406. In which city is the ‘Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology’ located? A. Hyderabad B. Bangalore C. Delhi D. Mumbai

407. Which country has the World’s highest wind tribunes? A. India B. China C. Sweden D. Italy

408. What is the minimum amount of land required to set up a Multi-product SEZs? A. 100 hectares B. 200 hectares C. 400 hectares D. 500 hectares

409. Out of the following which ones are used as a moderator in the Nuclear reactors: 1) Light water 2) Heavy water 3) Solid graphite 4) Beryllium A. 1,2 & 3 B. 2,3 & 4 C. 1,3& 4 D. 1,2,3 & 4

410. Mount Rokatenda Volcano is located in which country? A. Indonesia B. Chile C. Peru D. China

411. Which animal is the source of the deadly MERS coronavirus? A. Rats B. Camels C. Whale D. Monkeys

412. Who is the first British who performed a spacewalk and has retired from NASA? A. Colin Michael Foale B. David Morgan



C. Alters Cook D. John Morgan

413. To which field is the ‘Prem Bhatia Memorial Award’ related to? A. Music B. Theatre C. Social Service D. Journalism

414. Apart from India, which other countries have indigenous aircraft carrier? A. US, UK, France and Russia B. US, UK, China and Japan C. Japan, China, France and Russia D. US, UK, France and Germany

415. In how many Naxal-hit districts has the ‘Integrated Action Plan’ been implemented in order to develop infrastructure? A. 78 B. 82 C. 88 D. 98

416. What was the main purpose behind the setting up of the VK Shunglu Committee? A. To probe of allegation of corruption charges in the conduct of commonwealth games B. To probe the illegal iron ore mining in Goa and Karnataka C. To probe the 2G spectrum allocation issue D. All of the above

417. What is the name of India’s Research Station in the Arctic? A. Himadri B. Maitri C. Bharathi D. Sheshadri

418. WADI is a pilot project of which project, which is for the upliftment of the tribal and poor? A. ADB B. NABARD C. World Bank D. RBI

419. On which company has the US International Trade Commission has imposed ban on importing and selling mobile phones in the US Market? A. Apple B. Motorola C. Nokia D. Samsung

420. Which of the following pairs of primitive tribes and their states have been matched incorrectly? A. Hakki Pakki – Karnataka B. Gawada – Goa C. Gaddi – Himachal Pradesh D. Irulas – Kerala

421. Magellanic Stream, which is a long ribbon gas, is orbiting which galaxy in the universe? A. Milky Way B. Cigar C. Cart Wheel D. All of the above



422. Ritchie’s Archipelago is a part of which state/union territory? A. Daman and Diu B. Andaman and Nicobar C. Lakshadweep D. Goa

423. Which nations are considered as the triads of nuclear power? A. Russia B. United States C. All of the above D. None of the above

424. Which company launched ‘ALZUMAB’, the world’s first novel anti-CD6 antibody to treat psoriasis? A. Biocon B. Cipla C. Reddy’s D. Ipca labs

425. According to TRAI’s Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability Regulations fifth amendment, what percentage of corporate mobile numbers can be ported to another service provider through letter of authorization? A. Upto 50% B. Upto 55% C. Upto 60% D. Upto 65%

426. “Animus in Consulendo Liber” is the motto of which international organization? A. UNESCO B. World Bank

C. Peta D. NATO

427. The talks regarding opening the Kaesong Industrial Zone has taken place between which two countries? A. India and China B. North Korea and South Korea C. Malaysia and Singapore D. Japan and China

428. Which set of islands is a reason for dispute between Spain and Britain? A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands B. Cook Islands C. Cayman Islands D. Gibraltar Islands

429. Which day has been declared as the International Day of the World’s Indigenous people by United Nations? A. 10th January B. 2nd May C. 9th August D. 26th November

430. Which statement is correct regarding the ‘Sweet Crude Oil’? A. It is a type of petroleum with a lower level of Sulfur B. It is a type of petroleum with high level of Sulfur C. It is a type of petroleum with high level of hydrogen sulfide D. None of the above

431. What is the amount of contribution made by the automobile industry in the manufacturing GDP? A. 10%



B. 15% C. 20% D. 25%

432. On which river is the famous Dudhsagar Falls in Goa located? A. Mandovi B. Malaprabha C. Krishna D. Godavri

433. Which Indian state gives the prestigious literary award, ‘Bharat Bharti Samma’? A. Uttar Pradesh B. Haryana C. Madhya Pradesh D. Rajasthan

434. Which country sold 145 state of the art 155 mm towed Howitzer to India? A. Russia B. United States C. France D. United Kingdom

435. Who became the first Indian woman player to receive an individual medal at the World Badminton Championship? A. Saina Nehwal B. PV Sindhu C. Jwala Gutta D. Ashwini Ponnapa

436. With which country has India signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement? A. France B. United States of America

C. Canada D. All of the above

437. With the help of which process is the dairy product ‘yogurt’ obtained? A. Fermentation B. Pasteurization C. Dehydration D. Hydration

438. Which Indian state has the largest Buddhist population in the country? A. Delhi B. Meghalaya C. Assam D. Maharashtra

439. Which country has the largest group of Indian citizens overseas? A. United Kingdom B. Australia C. Sri Lanka D. United States of America

440. Which is the top most profit making Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs)? A. BSNL B. ONGC C. NTPC D. SAIL

441. How many international airports in India provide the service of visa-on-arrival? A. Five B. Eight C. Ten D. Eleven



442. According to the IMS health physician and Chemist survey, which state has the highest density of doctors? A. Jammu and Kashmir B. Himachal Pradesh C. Haryana D. Kerala

443. Out of the given options, which one is not a computer language? A. DATAMATRICS B. COBOL C. PASCAL D. All of the above

444. Which scheme has the ‘National Urban Livelihoods Mission’ replaced? A. Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission B. Nehru Yozgar yojana C. Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana D. Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme

445. What is the name of the latest Mars mission carried out by NASA? A. Yinghuo-1 B. Mars Orbiter Mission C. Fobos-Grunt D. MAVEN

446. Which country refers to ‘Green Card’ as an immigration process of becoming a permanent resident? A. United Kingdom B. South Africa C. United States of America

D. Canada 447. Which nation has the largest

warship, ‘Izumo’ after World War II? A. Russia B. Japan C. United States of America D. France

448. Against how many Prime Ministers of India has a no-confidence motion been passed? A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six

449. In which state is the Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project located? A. Haryana B. West Bengal C. Madhya Pradesh D. Kerala

450. Who is the highest Paid Female athlete according to Forbes? A. Maria Sharapova B. Serena Williams C. Venus Williams D. Danica Patrick

451. What is Pinaka, in context with Indian defense system? A. Air-to-air missile B. Surface to air missile C. Surface to water missile D. Multiple rocket launcher

452. Which Indian state has the maximum rural population? A. Uttar Pradesh



B. Karnataka C. Haryana D. Rajasthan

453. Which crop is referred to as the ‘Green Gold’? A. Wheat B. Barley C. Bamboo D. Sugar Cane

454. What is the approximate number of Agri Export Zones that has been sanctioned to set up in India? A. 55 B. 60 C. 65 D. 70

455. Dispute regarding the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands is going on between Argentina and which other European country? A. France B. Italy C. Germany D. United Kingdom

456. Which state has set up a ‘Lok Seva guarantee Commission’ to provide time-bound public service? A. Rajasthan B. Maharashtra C. Kerala D. Karnataka

457. Where can the Kurinji flower be found? A. Darjeeling Hills B. Kodaikanal Hills

C. Nilgiri Hills D. Kalrayan Hills

458. Which Indian court became the first ever e-court in the country to accept petitions via email? A. Delhi High Court B. Bangalore High Court C. Madras High Court D. Bombay High Court

459. Two major ports have recently been set up in which states? A. Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal B. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh C. West Bengal, Maharashtra D. Karnataka, Maharashtra

460. Which term is used to define the anti-social use of a smart phone? A. Mobiphobia B. Phubbing C. Snubbing D. None of the above

461. Stock Exchange Board of India issued, “Operational, Prudential and Reporting Norms for AIFs.” What is the full form of AIF? A. Alternative Investment Funds B. Alternative Institutional Funds C. All Investment Funds D. Alternative incurred funds

462. Which Asian country is the biggest ship builder in the world? A. Russia B. China C. Japan D. South Korea



463. Who was been appointed as the 23rd Governor of the Reserve bank of India? A. Urjit Patel B. Ananda Sinha C. Dr. Raghuram Rajan D. HR Khan

464. Who was the first Indian to win the Politiken Cup in Denmark? A. Parimanjan Negi B. Vishwanathan Anand C. P Harikrishna D. None of the above

465. Which Indian city is well known for its traditional embroidery art, ‘Chickankari Work’? A. Jaipur B. Lucknow C. Haridwar D. Ajmer

466. In which state is the Great Himalayan National Park situated? A. Sikkim B. Jammu and Kashmir C. Uttarakhand D. Himachal Pradesh

467. What percentage stake does Etihad airlines have in Jet airways? A. 23 B. 24 C. 25 D. 28

468. What is the upper age limit for the President of India? A. 65 B. 70

C. 75 D. There is no such limit

469. What percentage of disinvestment has taken place in Indian Oil cooperation? A. 5% B. 10% C. 15% D. 20%

470. What is the per capita availability of fruits in India? A. 50gms B. 100gms C. 150gms D. 200gms

471. Which country has the largest postal network in the world? A. India B. United States of America C. Russia D. Brazil

472. Which company launched mKRISHI? A. Wipro Technologies B. Infosys C. Tata Consultancy Services D. Agrocom

473. In which country is Daocheng Yading airport located, which is said to be the world’s highest airport? A. Japan B. China C. Vietnam D. South Korea



474. Which place in India recoded world’s first ever low temperature thermal desalination plant operating? A. Panaji B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands C. Lakshadweep D. Mumbai

475. With which country has India not signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement? A. Pakistan B. Japan C. Singapore D. South Korea

476. Japan sent the world’s first talking robot to space, what is its name? A. Jaxa B. Wall-E C. Kirobo D. Dolly

477. Group 77 at the United Nations is a collation of which type of nations? A. Developed Countries B. Developing Countries C. Non-aligned countries D. Industrialized countries

478. Which country has banned the import of milk powder from New Zealand? A. China B. India C. Pakistan D. Taiwan

479. To which political party did the South African President, Nelson Mandela belong to? A. African National Congress B. National Congress C. Pan African Party D. African National Party

480. Which Zoo launched the Adoption of Zoo animal campaign? A. Mysore Zoo B. Mumbai Zoo C. Alipore Zoo D. Delhi Zoo

481. Which IIT designed rail coaches that will get solar energy for the lighting up of cabins and for cooking? A. IIT Mumbai B. IIT Kharkapur C. IIT Delhi D. IIT Madras

482. Who is the current president of Iran? A. Hassan Rouhani B. Mahmoud Rouhani C. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad D. None of the above

483. In which country has an International Tamil radio service completed over 5p years of broadcasting? A. India B. Malaysia C. China D. Mauritius



484. Where did Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd open its new unit? A. Anand, Gujarat B. Pune, Maharashtra C. Pudukkottai, Andhra Pradesh D. None of the above

485. Which language is not a ‘Classical Language of India’? A. Malayalam B. Bengali C. Sanskrit D. Telugu

486. What is the cap on the foreign investment for a new bank, according to the Reserve Bank of India? A. 39% B. 40% C. 48% D. 49%

487. Who is the current president of Zimbabwe? A. Robert Mugabe B. Nelson Mandela C. Rita Makarau D. Morgan Tsvangirai

488. Choose the incorrect pairing. A. Bodoland – Assam B. Vidarbha – Maharashtra C. Tulu Nadu – Tamil Nadu D. Gorkha Janmukti Morcha – West Bengal

489. Who headed the ‘Tax Administration Reforms Commission’ of India? A. Raghuram Rajan

B. Parthasarathi Shome C. Koushik Basu D. P Chidambaram

490. Which two countries are connected by the ‘Karakoram Pass’? A. India and Pakistan B. Pakistan and China C. India and China D. Pakistan and Afghanistan

491. Which state launched the ‘Ksheera Bhagya’ scheme which provides 150ml of milk thrice a week to school children? A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Punjab D. Uttar Pradesh

492. Which of the following options is covered under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme? A. Scheduled Commercial Banks B. Regional Rural banks C. Primary Co-operative banks D. All of the above

493. In which city has the ‘Pravasi Friend’ project been launched? A. Kochi B. Madras C. Bangalore D. Mysore

494. In which country is the guerilla group Sendero Luminiso active? A. Sri Lanka B. Peru C. Brazil



D. Chile 495. Which of the following publications

is by the National Archives of India? A. e-Abhilekh B. e-Suddi C. Great India D. All of the above

496. Which project is the Gandhi Sagar Dam a part of? A. Chambal Project B. Damodar Valley Project C. Rihand Project D. Kosi Project

497. Which of the following Islamic parties has been banned by the Bangladesh High Court from contesting future polls? A. Islamic Action Society B. Islamic Unit Front C. Jamaat-e-Islami D. Bangladesh Islami Front

498. Where is the 30m telescope ‘TMT’, the world’s most powerful telescope being built? A. Mauna Kea, Hawaii B. Mount Everest, Nepal C. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania D. Chimborazo, Ecuador

499. Which Chinese city offers International Transit Passenger 72 hours visa free stay? A. Shanghai B. Beijing C. Macau D. Guangzhou

500. Which Indian state has the largest number of registered cybercrimes? A. Punjab B. Delhi C. Haryana D. Maharashtra

501. What is the name of India’s first indigenously built aircraft? A. Vikrant B. Shakti C. Vayu D. Virat

502. Which International body has launched the initiative of End Violence Against Children? A. World Bank B. NATO C. UNICEF D. Street Kids International

503. Who is the director of the National School of Drama? A. Satish Alekar B. Waman Kendre C. Shyam Benegal D. Girish Kendre

504. Which state is associated with GI protected “Kaipad Rice”? A. Goa B. Tamil Nadu C. Kerala D. Maharashtra

505. Which among the following companies is not related to Telecommunications? A. AT&T



B. Verizon C. ExxonMobil D. None of the above

506. Which country has the world’s largest standing army? A. India B. China C. Russia D. United States of America

507. Which country has given asylum to US Intelligence leaker Edward Snowden? A. France B. Italy C. Russia D. Ukraine

508. With which country has India signed a 50 crore deal for supplying 126 Rafale combat aircraft? A. USA B. Russia C. France D. England

509. What is the term ‘Fire Ice’ used for? A. Tight gas B. Oil shale C. Methane hydrates D. Solid carbon dioxides

510. Who is the current president of Pakistan? A. Nawaz Sharif B. Mamnon Hussain C. Raza Rabbani D. Sikander Mirza

511. Which country is referred as “Pearl of the Antilles”? A. Bahamas B. Haiti C. Cuba D. Barbados

512. When is the “Indian Electrical Equipment Industry Mission Plan” planned to be completed? A. 2016 B. 2019 C. 2020 D. 2022

513. ‘Global Tiger Day’ is observed on which day? A. July 25th B. July 27th C. July 29th D. July 31st

514. Which collaboration has developed India’s first Hydrogen powered fuel cell bus? A. ISRO and Tata Motors B. Tata Motors and Ford C. Ford and ISRO D. ISRO and HAL

515. What is India’s ranking in the world for the export of Iron ore? A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth

516. Which North-eastern Indian state is the home to India’s largest rail-cum-road bridge?



A. Tripura B. Meghalaya C. Arunachal Pradesh D. Assam

517. ‘Mythri’ is a scheme which provides monthly pension of 500 for transgender, has been launched by which State government? A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. Andhra Pradesh

518. When is the ‘World Hepatitis Day’ observed? A. July 28th B. July 29th C. July 30th D. July 31st

519. Which firm has bagged the metro development project in Saudi Arabia? A. Omaxe Ltd B. Hindustan construction C. Larsen and Tourbo D. None of the above

520. Who became the first cricketer to hit 400 sixes in International career? A. Shahid Afridi B. Shayne Wane C. Chris Gale D. Virender Sehwag

521. What is the name of the exercise which is carried out between the Indian Air Force and the Air Force of France? A. Shakti

B. Astra C. Garuda D. Varuna

522. Which country out of the following is not a part of the South African Customs Union (SACU)? A. South Africa B. Brazil C. Lesotho D. Botswana

523. Which state became the first state to launch video chatting in prisons? A. Haryana B. Punjab C. Gujarat D. Himachal Pradesh

524. Out of the following hills, which ones are a part of the Purvanchal Range: 1) Mizo Hills 2) Naga Hills 3) Manipur Hills 4) Patkai Hills A. 1,2 & 3 B. 2,3 & 4 C. 1, 3 & 4 D. 1,2,3 & 4

525. Which country has the Wikileaks Political Party? A. United states B. Australia C. Russia D. England

526. In how many years is the agricultural census organized in India?



A. Three B. Five C. Nine D. Ten

527. Which company has become the world’s most profitable handset vendor? A. Apple B. Motorola C. Nokia D. Samsung

528. Who was awarded the inaugural National Yash Chopra Memorial award? A. Asha Bhosle B. Lata Mangeshkar C. Shah Rukh Khan D. Kajol

529. Which region has been provided a special status under the Article 371J of the Constitution of India? A. Nagaland B. Jammu and Kashmir C. Goa D. Hyderabad-Karnataka Region

530. Which country is the largest steel producer in the world? A. India B. China C. United States of America D. Russia

531. On which river is the world’s largest river island, Majuli situated? A. Ganga B. Teesta

C. Krishna D. Brahmaputra

532. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas? A. Methane B. Carbon Monoxide C. Nitrous Oxide D. All of the above

533. How many gold medals has India won in the Olympics for hockey? A. Five B. Eight C. Ten D. Twelve

534. At which highway has India launched it’s first cashless treatment of road accident victims? A. Gurgaon-Jaipur Highway B. Delhi-Agra Highway C. Bangalore-Chennai Highway D. Mumbai-Pune highway

535. Which state has the maximum forest cover in India? A. Assam B. Andhra Pradesh C. West Bengal D. Madhya Pradesh

536. From which satellite launching station has India’s latest weather satellite INSAT 3D been launched? A. Vikram Sarabhai Space Center B. Kourou French Guinea C. Satish Dhawan Space Center D. None of the above



537. Which city became the first Indian city to launch a wireless traffic controller system? A. Bangalore B. Chennai C. Mumbai D. New Delhi

538. Who was the winner of the 2015 Tour De France? A. Chris Froome B. Marcel Kittel C. Nairo Quintana D. Lance Amstrong

539. In which state is the Tipaimukh Multipurpose Hydroelectric project located? A. Assam B. Tripura C. Manipur D. Nagaland

540. On which day is Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated? A. July 23rd B. July 24th C. July 25th D. July 26th

541. Which telecom operator company offers free access to Wikipedia? A. Aircel B. Airtel C. Idea D. Reliance

542. Which port has been adjudged ‘Major Port of the year’ 2015? A. Chennai Port

B. Kolkata Port C. Mumbai Port D. Paradip Port

543. Which committee was set up with an objective of evolving a mechanism for Minimum Support Price to the collectors of non-timber forest products? A. T Haque Committee B. Sudha Committee C. Verma Committee D. None of the above

544. Which country was King Albert II ruling when he abdicated his throne for his son, after ruling the country for 20 years? A. Netherlands B. England C. Scotland D. Belgium

545. Who is the current chairperson of National Green Tribunal of India? A. Justice UD Salvi B. Justice Swatanter Kumar C. Justice Jyothimani D. None of the above

546. Photo Identity card is mandatory for the purchase of which commodity? A. Milk B. Vegetables C. Acid D. Shoes

547. Who is the author of the book ‘The Lowland’? A. Jhumpa Lahiri



B. Arvind Adiga C. Vikram Seth D. Arundhati Roy

548. Which company became the first automaker to take part in Greenhouse gas reporting program in India? A. Suzuki B. Honda C. Toyota D. Tata

549. Which planet is also known as Earth’s twin? A. Mars B. Venus C. Mercury D. Saturn

550. World War 1 was fought in which continent? A. Asia B. Africa C. Australia D. Europe

551. Which country allows its banks to set its own lending rate in order to save the falling economy? A. China B. United States of America C. India D. Russia

552. World toilet day is observed on which day? A. January 19th B. March 19th C. August 19th D. November 19th

553. Where is India’s first textile park dedicated to handblock printing and crafts situated? A. Ajmer, Rajasthan B. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh C. Bagru, Rajasthan D. None of the above

554. Which High Court became the first of its kind to introduce online payment of court fees? A. New Delhi High court B. Mumbai High Court C. Calcutta High Court D. Chandigarh High Court

555. Shinzo Abe is the Prime Minister of which country? A. Vietnam B. Taiwan C. South Korea D. Japan

556. Who is the director general of Bureau of Police Research and Development? A. Navneet Rajan Wasan B. Rajat Gupta C. Rajiv Chandra D. KN Sharma

557. Which states have shown biggest drop in percentage of poor? A. Orissa and Bihar B. Jharkhand and Bihar C. Bihar and Madhya Pradesh D. Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh

558. Ghoomar is a folk dance from which state?



A. Madhya Pradesh B. Orissa C. Rajasthan D. Haryana

559. Who is Afghanistan’s first woman governor? A. Habiba Anjum B. Habiba Sarabi C. Anujm Sarabi D. None of the above

560. For excellence in which field is the Ramnath Goenka award given? A. Cinema B. Theatre C. Journalism D. All of the above

561. Which crop is affected by Tikka which is a destructive fungal disease? A. Wheat B. Groundnut C. Sugarcane D. Paddy

562. Which bank has become the world’s largest bank by market capitalization? A. JP Morgan B. HDFC Bank C. ICBC D. Wells Fargo & Co

563. Taj Mahal has been adopted by which company under Clean India Campaign of Ministry of Tourism? A. ONGC B. TERI C. Tata D. Reliance

564. Out of the mentioned diseases, which ones are notifiable diseases: 1) Polio 2) H1N1 3) Swine Flu 4) Tuberculosis A. 1, 3 & 4 B. 2 , 3 & 4 C. 1,2,3 & 4 D. 1, 2 & 3 ------ Answer Key --------- 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B 11. C 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. A 20. B 21. A 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. A 36. A 37. C 38. A 39. D 40. A 41. B 42. C 43. C 44. B 45. C 46. B 47. C 48. C 49. C 50. C 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. C 55. A 56. D 57. C 58. C 59. B 60. A 61. A 62. B 63. B 64. A 65. C 66. D 67. C 68. B 69. A



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