Questions

Q:

The English King who was prepared to exchange his kingdom for a horse was

Answer

Richard III

Report Error

View answer Workspace Report Error Discuss

Subject: World History

8 4976
Q:

Which University has topped the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 ?

A) IISC Bangalore B) Oxford
C) IIT Kanpur D) Cambridge
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Oxford

Explanation:

In the annual World University Rankings released by Times Higher Education, the Indian Institute of Science of India has reached 251-300 band from last year's 201-250 band, while Oxford and Cambridge universities are on the top in the Global 1000 list.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: General Awareness
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

8 4976
Q:

Where would you find Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds and Asurs?

A) Chhattishgarh B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Maharashtra D) Jharkhand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jharkhand

Explanation:

These tribes are also found in West Bengal.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Geography

12 4975
Q:

Which one of the following can be oxidised to the corresponding carbonyl compound:

A) 2-methyl-2-hydroxy propane B) 2-hydroxy propane
C) o-Nitrophenol D) Phenol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2-hydroxy propane

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Chemistry
Exam Prep: AIEEE

12 4975
Q:

Who has won 48th Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2016 ?

A) K. Vishwanath B) Gulzar
C) Manoj Kumar D) Ramesh Sippy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) K. Vishwanath

Explanation:

87-year old renowned director Kasinadhuni Viswanath was on 24 April 2017 named for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for outstanding contribution to the film industry. He is a celebrated filmmaker in Telugu film industry but has also been active in Tamil and Hindi cinema.

– He is known for making films on content-driven stories that have revolved around social themes like disability, untouchability and the evils of dowry.

– He becomes the 48th recipient of the award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema, which consists of a golden lotus, a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs and a shawl.

– The recipient of five National Film Awards, Viswanath is known for his movies — “Sankarabharanam”, “Sagara Sangamam” (starring Kamal Haasan and Jayaprada), “Swati Mutyam”, “Saptapadi”, “Kaamchor”, “Sanjog” and “Jaag Utha Insaan” among others.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Famous Personalities

8 4975
Q:

Micro Credit or Micro Finance is a novel approch to banking with the poor. In this approach bank credit is extended to the poor through:

A) Self Help Groups B) Anganwadi
C) Co- operative Credit Societies D) Reserve Bank of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Self Help Groups

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Economy

2 4974
Q:

In which of the following state Bandipur National Park is located?

A) Karnataka B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Karnataka

Explanation:

Bandipur National Park is located in the state of Karnataka.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Geography
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Bank PO , Database Administration , IT Trainer

7 4974
Q:

Fiscal Policy is concerned with

A) Government Spending and Taxation B) Money Supply
C) Government Spending, Money Supply and Taxation D) Taxation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Government Spending and Taxation

Explanation:

The two most widely recognized tools used to influence a Nation's Economic activity are Monetary policy and Fiscal policy.

 

    • Monetary policy is primarily concerned with the management of interest rates and the total supply of money in circulation and is generally carried out by central banks

 

    • Fiscal policy is the collective term for the taxing and spending actions of governments.

 

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Economy
Exam Prep: CAT , Bank Exams
Job Role: Bank PO , Bank Clerk , Analyst

13 4974