General Awareness Questions

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What is the literal meaning of the term "Quo-Warranto"?

A) We command B) To forbid
C) By what authority (or) warrant D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) By what authority (or) warrant

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Which of the following caused radioactive pollution along the coast of Kerala?

A) Plutonium B) Zinc
C) Thorium D) Radium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thorium

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Q:

Karrar is the unmanned bomber aircraft of:-

A) Iraq B) Iran
C) Turkey D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Iran

Explanation:

The Karrar unmanned combat air vehicle produced for the military of Iran.

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'Udey Desh ka Aam Nagrik' (UDAN) scheme for regional air connectivity will provide travel to tier 2 and tier 3 cities at the rate of Rs _____ per hour.

A) 1500 B) 2000
C) 2500 D) 3000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2500

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Which country become the 1st country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage?

A) Vietnam B) South Korea
C) Taiwan D) Philippines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Taiwan

Explanation:

The 1st country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage is Taiwan.

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Which was the first garden­-tomb in the Indian subcontinent?

A) Tomb of Jahangir B) Humayun's Tomb
C) Taj Mahal D) Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Humayun's Tomb

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Q:

The international border of Myanmar is the longest with which of the following countries?

A) India B) Bangladesh
C) Laos D) China
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) China

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Q:

The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in

A) India B) England
C) United States D) Australia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) United States

Explanation:

The term PIL refers to Public Interest Litigation.

 

Public Interest Litigation was originated in United States in 1980's. 

Public Interest Litigation is directly filed by an individual or group of people in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts and judicial member.  This petition is accepted by the court only if there is interest of large public involved. Generally this petition is filed by a public spirited person or organisation, if it was felt that certain interests are undermined by the government.

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