General knowledge miscellaneous


  1. Which is the smallest country (in population) ?









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    The world’s smallest state, the Vatican has a population of 770, none of whom are permanent residents. The tiny country which surrounds St. Peter’s Basilica is the spiritual center for the world’s Roman Catholics (over 1 billion strong).

    Correct Option: A

    The world’s smallest state, the Vatican has a population of 770, none of whom are permanent residents. The tiny country which surrounds St. Peter’s Basilica is the spiritual center for the world’s Roman Catholics (over 1 billion strong).


  1. The currency of Myanmar is









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    The Kyat is the currency of Burma (Myanmar). It is often abbreviated as “K”, which is placed before the numerical value. The present Katy was introduced on 1 July 1952. It replaced the rupee at par.

    Correct Option: D

    The Kyat is the currency of Burma (Myanmar). It is often abbreviated as “K”, which is placed before the numerical value. The present Katy was introduced on 1 July 1952. It replaced the rupee at par.



  1. With which brand or product, the slogan ‘Connecting India’ is associated ?









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    The motto of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is “Connecting India.” It has been expanding its base network to provide affordable and effective communication facilities to all citizens and at the same time offering a variety of value-added services to meet the needs of the changing economy.

    Correct Option: B

    The motto of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is “Connecting India.” It has been expanding its base network to provide affordable and effective communication facilities to all citizens and at the same time offering a variety of value-added services to meet the needs of the changing economy.


  1. The Central Drug Research Institute of India is located at









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    The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, is one of the first laboratories to be established in India right after its independence. It was formally inaugurated on 17 February 1951 by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.

    Correct Option: D

    The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, is one of the first laboratories to be established in India right after its independence. It was formally inaugurated on 17 February 1951 by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.



  1. Who was responsible for the Nationalisation of the Suez Canal in 1956 ?









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    In 1956, Egypt’s president, Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser, announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company to provide funding for the construction of the Aswan High Dam. As well as nationalizing the Suez Canal Company, Nasser also blockaded the Straits of Tiran - Israel’s only outlet to the Red Sea.

    Correct Option: D

    In 1956, Egypt’s president, Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser, announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal Company to provide funding for the construction of the Aswan High Dam. As well as nationalizing the Suez Canal Company, Nasser also blockaded the Straits of Tiran - Israel’s only outlet to the Red Sea.