General Awareness Questions

Q:

City of lakes in India is

A) Madurai B) Bhubaneswar
C) Bangaluru D) Udaipur
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Udaipur

Explanation:

Udaipur, a city in the state of Rajasthan which was named after the Maharana Udai Singh - II, is known for its beautiful artificial lakes around the city and lavish royal residences.

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Thus, Udaipur nickname is City of Lakes in India.

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Which city has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s 2017 Cost of Living Survey  ?

A) Zurich B) Launda
C) Germany D) Toyko
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Launda

Explanation:

Luanda, the capital of Angola, has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s 23rd annual Cost of Living Survey. Hong Kong has acquired 2nd position, followed by Tokyo, Zurich, Singapore, Seoul and Geneva. From India, Mumbai is the most expensive city for expatriates that has ranked 57th on the list, followed by New Delhi (99), Chennai (135), Bangalore (166) and Kolkata (184). The Mercer’s survey includes 209 cities across five continents. The world’s least expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s survey, are Tunis (209), Bishkek (208) and Skopje (206). Mercer’s authoritative survey is one of the world’s most comprehensive, and is designed to help multinational companies and governments determine compensation allowances for their expatriate employees.

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World’s first oil paintings have been found in which of the following countries ? 

A) China B) Afghanistan
C) India D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Afghanistan

Explanation:

In Afghanistan, Bamiyan caves.

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Which Bollywood Superstar has been honored with the Global Diversity Award 2017 in the British Parliament House  ?

A) Salman Khan B) Akshay Kumar
C) Shah Rukh Khan D) Amir Khan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Salman Khan

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Which state government has recently signed MoU with State Bank of India (SBI) to provide subsidized loans to its employees ? 

A) Punjab B) West Bengal
C) Bihar D) Assam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Assam

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Q:

The planet nearest to the Sun is

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

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Q:

What group sets hunting regulations in most states?

A) Forest management agency B) Head hunting firms agency
C) Hunting outfitters agency D) A wildlife management agency
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) A wildlife management agency

Explanation:

A wildlife management agency sets hunting regulations in most states.

 

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These agencies will have regular meetings where the public can voice their concerns and make suggestions. Hunters wishing to propose changes to the regulations should participate in these meetings or join a hunting organization that interacts with the agency.

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Q:

During World War II, when did Germany attack France?

A) 1940 B) 1941
C) 1942 D) 1943
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1940

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