General Awareness Questions

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Which of the folowing will never get the vertical rays of the sun?

A) Mumbai B) Thiruvananthapuram
C) srinagar D) kolkata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thiruvananthapuram

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Which of the following are elements of the colder principle?

A) Keep clothing clean and dry B) Repair clothing as necessary
C) Wear clothing loose and layered D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

In scouts, the military and most outdoor books or schools teach the COLDER principal. It is a great acronym for caring and using you clothing.

 

C - keep your clothing CLEAN. Dirt can break down the fibers of your clothing.

O - don't OVERHEAT. Sweat can lessen the effectiveness of clothing.

L - wear you clothes LOOSE and in LAYERS. Makes your system versatile.

D - stay DRY.

E - EXAMINE your clothing. Look for worn or damaged areas of you clothing.

R - REPAIR any damage that is found.

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Q:

"Welcome Each Rebuff"  is the autobiography of 

A) MC Chagla B) Khushwant Singh
C) Saleem Peeradina D) Maudi Ali Mirza
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Maudi Ali Mirza

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Q:

Thorndike was known for his work with

A) Modeling B) a skinner box
C) monkeys D) a puzzle box
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) a puzzle box

Explanation:

Edward Thorndike (1874 - 1949) is famous in psychology for his work on learning theory that lead to the development of operant conditioning within behaviorism.

Thorndike (1898) studied learning in animals (usually cats). He devised a classic experiment in which he used a puzzle box to empirically test the laws of learning.

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Q:

Who has been appointed as the chairman of Syndicate Bank in August 2017 ?

A) Rudra Narayan Kar B) R N Dubey
C) Melwyn Rego D) Ajay Vipin Nanavati
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ajay Vipin Nanavati

Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Ajay Vipin Nanavati appointment as Non-Official Director/Non-Executive Chairman in Syndicate Bank for three years. Melwyn Rego as MD & CEO of Syndicate bank.

As the chairman became responsible for overall policy directions, the managing director and chief executive officer became the executive head, accountable for day-to-day functioning of the bank.

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Q:

During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?

A) 1921 - 31 B) 1911 - 21
C) 1941 - 51 D) 1931 - 41
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1911 - 21

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Q:

Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and also prestigious?

A) Wimbledon B) US Open
C) French Open D) Australian Open
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wimbledon

Explanation:

Wimbledon Tournament in the city London, is the prestigious and the oldest tournament in the world.

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Q:

Which planet is known as "Bright Wandering Star"?

A) Saturn B) Jupiter
C) Earth D) Venus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jupiter

Explanation:

The planet Jupiter is known as "Bright Wandering Star".

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