General knowledge miscellaneous


  1. Which from the following towns is not on the “Golden Quadrilateral” being created for the roads-infrastructure of the country?









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    The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network connecting India’s four largest metropolises: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, thus forming a quadrilateral of sorts. Four other top ten metropolises: Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Surat, are also served by the network. Gaya is not on the Golden Quadrilateral.

    Correct Option: D

    The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network connecting India’s four largest metropolises: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, thus forming a quadrilateral of sorts. Four other top ten metropolises: Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Surat, are also served by the network. Gaya is not on the Golden Quadrilateral.


  1. Who provides fixed line telephone services with numbers starting with 5 ?









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    Due to the availability of multiple operators offering fixed line services (either over wire or wireless), there is an operator-code for each telephone number, which is the first digit in the phone number. Tata Indicom Fixed Phone numbers begins with “5” and Cellphone numbers begin with “92”.

    Correct Option: C

    Due to the availability of multiple operators offering fixed line services (either over wire or wireless), there is an operator-code for each telephone number, which is the first digit in the phone number. Tata Indicom Fixed Phone numbers begins with “5” and Cellphone numbers begin with “92”.



  1. Persons of Indian origin (PIOs) from which country amidst the following are proposed to be considered for dual citizenship of India ?









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    The Indian citizenship and nationality law and the Constitution of India provide single citizenship for all of India. However, there is a form of Indian nationality, the holders of which are known as Overseas Citizens of India. Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on January 10, 2003 announced a provision for dual citizenship for People of Indian Origin (PIO) living in certain countries. Dual citizenship was made available to PIOs of seven countries — the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia.

    Correct Option: B

    The Indian citizenship and nationality law and the Constitution of India provide single citizenship for all of India. However, there is a form of Indian nationality, the holders of which are known as Overseas Citizens of India. Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on January 10, 2003 announced a provision for dual citizenship for People of Indian Origin (PIO) living in certain countries. Dual citizenship was made available to PIOs of seven countries — the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia.


  1. Which is the fastest running train on Indian Railways ?











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    The fastest train in India is Bhopal Shatabdi between New Delhi - Bhopal Junction with a maximum speed of 161 km/h (100 mph) and an average speed of 87.17 km/h (56.5 mph), excluding stops is the train which attains highest speed by an Indian train. The Duronto Express trains introduced in 2009, runs without stop between major cities, is projected the fastest train in India, when new services are introduced with a higher speed limit of 130 km/h. Despite limited to a much lower speed limit, it is as fast as a Rajdhani or Shatabdi on the same route with one exception that Duronto Express trains have no intermediate halts.

    Correct Option: E

    The fastest train in India is Bhopal Shatabdi between New Delhi - Bhopal Junction with a maximum speed of 161 km/h (100 mph) and an average speed of 87.17 km/h (56.5 mph), excluding stops is the train which attains highest speed by an Indian train. The Duronto Express trains introduced in 2009, runs without stop between major cities, is projected the fastest train in India, when new services are introduced with a higher speed limit of 130 km/h. Despite limited to a much lower speed limit, it is as fast as a Rajdhani or Shatabdi on the same route with one exception that Duronto Express trains have no intermediate halts.



  1. Which is the Agency the Government has engaged to grade the standardise various agricultural products ?









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    The Directorate of marketing and inspection implements the agricultural marketing programmes of the Union Government under the supervision and control of Union Ministry of Agriculture. It aims at bringing integrated development of marketing of agricultural and allied produce in the country. It is responsible for Promotion of Standardisation and Grading of Agricultural and Allied Produce.

    Correct Option: B

    The Directorate of marketing and inspection implements the agricultural marketing programmes of the Union Government under the supervision and control of Union Ministry of Agriculture. It aims at bringing integrated development of marketing of agricultural and allied produce in the country. It is responsible for Promotion of Standardisation and Grading of Agricultural and Allied Produce.