General knowledge miscellaneous


  1. Red data book gives information about species which are :









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    The Red Data Book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local sub-species that exist within the territory of the state or country. This book provides central information for studies and monitoring programmes on rare and endangered species and their habits.

    Correct Option: B

    The Red Data Book is the state document established for documenting rare and endangered species of animals, plants and fungi as well as some local sub-species that exist within the territory of the state or country. This book provides central information for studies and monitoring programmes on rare and endangered species and their habits.


  1. India recently signed an agreement in the field of energy with a country, which is considered world leader in the field of ‘Renewable Energy’. Which is that country ?









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    India and Spain, in April 2009, signed a trade agreement for boosting bilateral ties in six crucial sectors. These are infrastructure development, renewable energy, agriculture, research and development, tourism, and cooperation in Latin America, where Spain has a sphere of influence. The focus was on technological exchange and tapping each other’s areas of expertise. Three framework agreements were in the fields of renewable energy, agriculture and tourism.

    Correct Option: B

    India and Spain, in April 2009, signed a trade agreement for boosting bilateral ties in six crucial sectors. These are infrastructure development, renewable energy, agriculture, research and development, tourism, and cooperation in Latin America, where Spain has a sphere of influence. The focus was on technological exchange and tapping each other’s areas of expertise. Three framework agreements were in the fields of renewable energy, agriculture and tourism.



  1. Which one of the following cities has the maximum number of registered vehicles on the road ?









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    With 2.1million cars registered till March 2011, Delhi had the highest car population in the country, according to a latest report of the road transport ministry. Next in line were Bangalore (710,852) and Chennai (598,708). Surprisingly, Mumbai — the financial capital of the country— only had 562,526 registered cars. At 7.2 million, Delhi’s vehicle population exceeded the combined vehicle population of Chennai (3.4 million), Kolkata (444,718), Lucknow (1.2 million) and Mumbai (1.8 million). Among the states, Maharashtra (17.4 million) accounted for the largest share of the total registered motor vehicles in India followed by Tamil Nadu, UP, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.

    Correct Option: C

    With 2.1million cars registered till March 2011, Delhi had the highest car population in the country, according to a latest report of the road transport ministry. Next in line were Bangalore (710,852) and Chennai (598,708). Surprisingly, Mumbai — the financial capital of the country— only had 562,526 registered cars. At 7.2 million, Delhi’s vehicle population exceeded the combined vehicle population of Chennai (3.4 million), Kolkata (444,718), Lucknow (1.2 million) and Mumbai (1.8 million). Among the states, Maharashtra (17.4 million) accounted for the largest share of the total registered motor vehicles in India followed by Tamil Nadu, UP, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.


  1. Match the personalities mentioned below with the activity they are associated with :
    A. Mark Spitz1. Kathak Dancing
    B. Sabeer Bhatia 2. Films
    C. Shovana Narayan3.Swimming
    D. Adoor Gopalakrishnan4. Software Industry









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    Mark Spitz: an American former swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder; Sabeer Bhatia: an Indian American entrepreneur who cofounded the Hotmail email service and Jaxtr; Shovana Narayan: one of the best Kathak danseuses in the world; and Adoor Gopalakrishnan: an Indian film director, script writer, and producer known for revolutionizing Malayalam cinema.

    Correct Option: C

    Mark Spitz: an American former swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder; Sabeer Bhatia: an Indian American entrepreneur who cofounded the Hotmail email service and Jaxtr; Shovana Narayan: one of the best Kathak danseuses in the world; and Adoor Gopalakrishnan: an Indian film director, script writer, and producer known for revolutionizing Malayalam cinema.



  1. In India ‘NDDB’ means









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    The National Dairy Development Board is an institution of national importance set up by an Act of Parliament of India in 1965. The main office is located in Anand, Gujarat with regional offices throughout the country. NDDB’s subsidiaries include Mother Dairy, Delhi. It was founded by late Dr. Verghese Kurien and Dr. Amrita Patel is the current Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board, Anand.

    Correct Option: C

    The National Dairy Development Board is an institution of national importance set up by an Act of Parliament of India in 1965. The main office is located in Anand, Gujarat with regional offices throughout the country. NDDB’s subsidiaries include Mother Dairy, Delhi. It was founded by late Dr. Verghese Kurien and Dr. Amrita Patel is the current Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board, Anand.