General awareness/studies Q & A - Oct 02, 2014

ANSWER: d. (i),(ii),(iii),(v).

The Harappans domesticated animals on a large scale along with agriculture. They domesticated animals like oxen, buffaloes, goats, sheep and pigs. Horses were not domesticated and the remains of the horses are also not found.

ANSWER: b. Chola Empire.

The Brihadeeswarar temple was built by the Cholas in Tanjore. It is a Shiva temple, important part of this temple is it is surrounded by a rectangular wall protected by eight keepers called Asthadikpalas.

ANSWER: b. recommended by President for its introduction.

For the bill which deals with Article 3 of the constitution, the president’s recommendation is must. It is passed by the simple majority by both the houses of the parliament and ratification for states is not required and the approval of the concerned state government is also not necessary.

ANSWER: b. 1967.

In the year 1955, State Bank of India was nationalised. In the year 1969, for the first time group of banks were nationalised.( 14 banks were nationalised.) In the year 1980, for the second time, a group of banks were nationalised. This time 6 banks were nationalised.

ANSWER: b. Cuba.

Tropic of Cancer is a latitude which passes at 23.5 degree North. The latitude which passes at 23.5 degree South is called Tropic of Capricorn. Among the given places only Cuba is to the South of Tropic of Cancer.

ANSWER: c. Dappu.

Dappu is the dance which is performed mainly in Telangana. The instrument used in this folk dance form is made of goat skin and is like a drum which is beaten with sticks.

ANSWER: d. Ashok Mehta Committee.

The Southern States demanded for the re-organisation of states on linguistic basis. The Government appointed SK Dhar Committee in June 1948, later JVP Committee with Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya as its members. Finally Fazl Ali Committee was set up.

ANSWER: b. Corporate Bonds

Call Money market is the rate at which the one bank takes loan from another bank for a short duration of time. Commercial Bills are used if the buyer has no money to give to the seller immediately. Certificate of deposit is used by commercial bank to raise short term funds. Corporate Bonds are Capital market instruments.

ANSWER: d. None of these.

Climate of any place is controlled by the latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from the sea, ocean current and relief features. Climate is generally referred to the long term weather condition of that place.

ANSWER: a. Switzerland.

The nation which does not have any mineral deposits is Switzerland. This is one country which has to depend on other countries for any minerals that are required. This country does not have any large scale industries.