General awareness / studies questions and answers - Nov 08, 2014
1. The father of Indian Ecology isa. J. S. Singh.
b. Ramdeo Misra.
c. Y. C. Simhadri.
d. None of these.
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b. Ramdeo Misra.
Ramdeo Misra is the father of Indian Ecology; he got his Doctorate in Ecology from Leeds University in UK. He established ecology training and research institute in Banaras Hindu University. He is accepted as father of Indian ecology worldwide.
a. Gwalior.
b. Jhansi.
c. Lucknow.
d. Rae Bareli.
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b. Jhansi.
The proposed East-West corridor is aimed at connecting the eastern part of the country with that of western and similarly North-South corridor is proposed to connect the north and the south ends of the country. These two highways meet at Jhansi in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
a. Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi.
b. Kailasa Temple in Ellora.
c. Rock Chariot in Hampi.
d. Somnath temple in Gujarat.
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. Somnath temple in Gujarat.
World Cultural Heritage Centres are recognised by UNESCO, which is a part of United Nations Organisation. There are 32 World Cultural Heritage Centres in India. Among the given four expect Somnath temple the other three is World Cultural Heritage Centre, Somnath temple is Cultural Heritage site of India.
a. West Bengal.
b. Karnataka.
c. Gujarat.
d. Punjab
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a. West Bengal.
Among the given states the major rice producing state is West Bengal. Karnataka and Punjab also produce rice but they are minor producers and not major producers. Gujarat does not produce rice.
a. Punjab.
b. Haryana.
c. Uttar Pradesh.
d. Madhya Pradesh.
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: c. Uttar Pradesh.
The Green revolution was implemented in the states of Punjab and Haryana to a larger extent but still the leading producer of wheat on India is Uttar Pradesh it produces about 33 percent of overall produce in India.
1. A bill regarding creation of a new state will have to be referred to the state before being introduced in the Parliament.
2. If the State Legislature does not give its opinion, the bill cannot be introduced.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a. 1 only
The president sends the bill for the consideration of the state and also extends the time if necessary. But, even when the state does not send back its opinion, the bill will be introduced in the Parliament.
a. Public order
b. Decency and morality
c. Security of the state
d. All the above
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. All the above
Fundamental rights are not absolute. Reasonable restrictions can be imposed by the state on certain grounds, as mentioned above.
a. Vishnugupta.
b. Chandragupta Maurya
c. Ashoka
d. Megasthanese
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: a. Vishnugupta.
Vishnugupta is also known as Kautilya, Chanakya. He was the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya . This work deals with the statecraft and administration.
1. The day- to –day work of the IMF is conducted by its Board of Governors.
2. The Board of Governors meet twice a year.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. None
The day-to-day work of the IMF is conducted by its Executive Board. The Board of Governors meet once a year.
a. Kofi Annan
b. Pascal Lama
c. Mike Moore
d. Roberto Azevedo
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. Roberto Azevedo
Roberto hails from Brazil. He is the Governor General from the year 2013. The head of the WTO is known as the Governor General.
