General Awareness Questions

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As per a report released by RBI in August 2017, approximately how much percent of the demonetised currency returned to the central Bank?

A) 99 B) 90
C) 85 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 99

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In the year 2016, the Government of India announced a `6,000 crore special package for the textile and apparel sector to

1.create one crore jobs within three years

2.create jobs equally for men and women

3.provide tax and production incentives for the entrepreneurs

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 and 3 only

Explanation:
In textile industry there is women majority, so it is impossible for government to create jobs equally for men and women.
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The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because--

A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929 B) This was desired by the farmers of India
C) The British did not want to leave India earlier than this date D) It was an auspicious day
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929

Explanation:

Because in 1929, the Indian National Congress had passed aresolution under the Presidentship of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in its Lahore session to observe January 26 every yearas Purna Swarajya or Independence Day

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Q:

Full form of PPP -

A) Purchasing Power Parity B) Power Point Presentation
C) Public Private Partnerships D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

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Q:

Which of the following is not a concurrent power?

A) the power to levy taxes B) the power to borrow money
C) the power to sign treaties D) the power to maintain a court system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the power to sign treaties

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"Dulari Kanya", a scheme to bring down infant mortality in the state is launched by which Indian State?

A) Arunachal Pradesh B) Rajasthan
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Arunachal Pradesh

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Q:

Jallikattu is associated with _____.

A) Trichur B) Karthigai
C) Onam D) Pongal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pongal

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Q:

Name the longest river in India.

A) Brahmaputra B) Ganga
C) Godavari D) Krishna
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ganga

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