General awareness/studies Q & A - Nov 17, 2014

ANSWER: b. Zone III.

India is divided into four seismic zones – Zone II, III, IV and V. Zone V is the most seismically active region and Zone II is least. If scale reads as VII,then it falls in Zone III which is

Moderate intensity zone.

ANSWER: b. 52%.

Agriculture provides direct employment to 52% of the total population, but its contribution to the GDP is very less it is about 14%.

ANSWER: d. Disguised Unemployment.

If the productivity of a person working is Zero, then it is called as Disguised Unemployment. Here, even if the person working or not working the productivity will not vary.

ANSWER: a. Very less.

In developed countries, usually the contribution of agriculture to GDP will be very less; it is as less as 2% in countries like USA and UK. Maximum contribution comes from secondary and

tertiary sectors.

ANSWER: c. 30% and 50%.

The amount of Tea and Coffee exported from India is 30% and 50% respectively. India is a leading producer of both tea and coffee.

ANSWER: c. Narasimhavarman III

Narasimhavarman III is a famous Pallava ruler. This temple was built about 700 AD. It is one of the best examples of early Dravidian temples.

ANSWER: b. Sun temple at Konark

This temple is one of the most remarkable temples of north India. This temple was erected by king Narasimha Deva . At present, the temple remains in ruins.

ANSWER: a. The CAG

Dr. B R Ambedkar considered the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India as the most important office. He audits the accounts of the union and the states.

ANSWER: b. Deputy Speaker

The Speaker enjoys some special powers like presiding the joint sittings of the Parliament. In his absence, the Deputy Speaker does the same function.

ANSWER: a. Dr. Ashok Kr.Mathur

The Seventh Pay Commission is appointed under the chairmanship of Dr. Ashok Mathur. It was appointed this year and is expected to submit the report by 2016.