General knowledge miscellaneous


  1. Norman Ernest Borlaug, regarded as the father of Green Revolution in India, is from









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    Norman Ernest Borlaug, an American scientist, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. He was presented the US Congressional Gold Medal on July 18, 2007 in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of agricultural science.

    Correct Option: C

    Norman Ernest Borlaug, an American scientist, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. He was presented the US Congressional Gold Medal on July 18, 2007 in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of agricultural science.


  1. The Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project (SSCP) is supposed to reduce the distance between Chennai and Tuticorin by _______ nautical miles.









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    The Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project (SSCP) is supposed to reduce the distance between Chennai and Tuticorin by 360 nautical miles.

    Correct Option: A

    The Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project (SSCP) is supposed to reduce the distance between Chennai and Tuticorin by 360 nautical miles.



  1. The country in East Asia which is most conspicuous for its decreasing population growth since 1981 is









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    Japan is most conspicuous for its decreasing population growth since 1981.

    Correct Option: D

    Japan is most conspicuous for its decreasing population growth since 1981.


  1. Which part of India was included in World Heritage list by UNESCO on July 1, 2012 ?









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    Weston Ghats were included in the World Heritage list by the UNESCO on July 1,2012. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary was included in the World Heritage list in 1985.

    Correct Option: A

    Weston Ghats were included in the World Heritage list by the UNESCO on July 1,2012. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary was included in the World Heritage list in 1985.



  1. Which U. N. Conference has been named as the ‘Earth Summit’ ?









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    In 1992, representatives of over 150 countries met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for what is popularly known as the Earth Summit or the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The Rio meeting was an important milestone in defining the concept of “sustainable development”. This was spelled out in considerable detail in Agenda 21, which in effect was a plan of action for the 21st century.

    Correct Option: B

    In 1992, representatives of over 150 countries met in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for what is popularly known as the Earth Summit or the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The Rio meeting was an important milestone in defining the concept of “sustainable development”. This was spelled out in considerable detail in Agenda 21, which in effect was a plan of action for the 21st century.