General Awareness Questions

Q:

__________ caves are a network of sculpted caves located in Mumbai Harbour.

A) Ajanta B) Ellora
C) Elephanta D) Badami
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Elephanta

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5 2000
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Which of the following statements about Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, as a drafting member of the Constitution of India, are correct?1. He favoured the role of the Supreme Court in taking important decisions related to the interpretation of the Constitution of India.2. He felt that the Supreme Court had to draw the line between liberty and social control.3. He believed in the dominance of the executive over the judiciary.4. He favoured a dictatorial form of governance.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4   D) 1,2 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

The doctrine of independence is not to be raised to the level of a dogma so as to enable the judiciary to function as a kind of super-legislature or super-executive. The judiciary is there to interpret the Constitution or adjudicate upon the rights...” Hence, 1 is correct.

It is the great tribunal which has to draw the line between liberty and social control. Hence statement 2 is also correct.

 

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0 1996
Q:

What is full form of WIPRO limited?

Answer

WIPRO stands for Western India Palm Refine Oils Ltd.

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1 1994
Q:

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Indian Railways is not correct?

A) The Indian rail networks have been developed throughout the Konkan coast. B) There is very low density of railway lines in the Himalayan region.
C) The north Indian plain has a dense network of railway. D) At present, India has the largest railway network in the world
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) At present, India has the largest railway network in the world

Explanation:

At   present   US   has   the   largest railway   network   in   the   world. Second is China and third is India.

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0 1993
Q:

What are gilt-edged securities?

A) Securities issued by the multinational companies. B) Securities issued by the Government
C) Securities issued by the private sector D) Securities issued by the joint venture companies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Securities issued by the Government

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0 1992
Q:

World's first fully solar-powered airport is in

A) India B) China
C) Dubai D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) India

Explanation:

World's first fully solar-powered airport is in India. The Cochin International Airport is powered by a solar plant comprised of over 46,000 solar panel units.

 

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2 1991
Q:

As per guidelines of the RBI, payments banks can accept demand deposits (savings and current) up to a maximum of _______________ per customer. 

A) Rs 1,00,000  B) Rs 2,00,000 
C) Rs 50,000  D) Rs 5,00,000 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1,00,000 

Explanation:

As per guidelines of the RBI, payments banks can accept demand deposits – savings and current – up to a maximum of ?1 lakh per customer. To overcome this restriction of holding a maximum balance of ?1 lakh per customer, payments banks have entered into tie-ups with mainline banks so that balances over ?1 lakh can be converted into fixed deposits with the latter. 

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0 1991
Q:

Which one among the following States of India has the largest number of seats in its Legislative Assembly?

A) West Bengal B) Bihar
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) West Bengal

Explanation:
West Bengal: 295
Bihar: 243
Madhya Pradesh: 231
Tamil Nadu: 235
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1 1991