General Awareness Questions

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Which of the following groups of countries has almost 50% share in global emission of carbon every year?

A) US, China, India, South Africa B) India, China, Russia, Britain
C) South Africa, Nepal, Myanmar D) Us, Russia, China & India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Us, Russia, China & India

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Q:

Second largest continent of the world?

A) Asia B) Australia
C) Africa D) Europe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Africa

Explanation:

Africa is the second largest continent both by popolation and area wise. Asia being first by both popolation and area wise.

 

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Q:

Govt of India recently decided to import wheat at a lower rate of Custom duty. The effective rate of the duty would be

A) 15% B) 12%
C) 10% D) 5%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5%

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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:

A compass always points to

A) North B) Magnetic north
C) Magnetic South D) South
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Magnetic north

Explanation:

Wherever on earth we hold a compass, the needle points towards the magnetic North Pole. A compass is a great tool for navigation.

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Compass is widely used in aircrafts, ships, military services,...

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Q:

The New name of the ING Vysya Life Insurance Company Limited is _____

Answer

Exide Life Insurance

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Q:

The Indian to beat the computers in mathematical wizardry is

A) Shakuntala Devi B) Raja Ramanna
C) Rina Panigrahi D) Ramanujam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Shakuntala Devi

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In Indian Technology, Param is the name of ?

A) First Satellite B) First Super Computer
C) First aeroplane D) First helicopter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) First Super Computer

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