General knowledge miscellaneous


  1. Which of the following organisations prepares topographical maps of India ?









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    For most part of India, topographic maps are available which are prepared by the Survey of India. To identify a map of a particular area, a map numbering system has been adopted by Survey of India. These maps provide the graphical portrayal of objects present on the surface of the earth.

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    For most part of India, topographic maps are available which are prepared by the Survey of India. To identify a map of a particular area, a map numbering system has been adopted by Survey of India. These maps provide the graphical portrayal of objects present on the surface of the earth.


  1. Which of the following schools is associated with Jawaharlal Nehru ?









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    Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya known as JNV are Indian schools for talented children and form a part of the system of gifted education. Its significance lies in the selection of talented rural children as the target group and the attempt to provide them with quality education comparable to the best in a residential school system, without regard to their family’s socioeconomic condition.

    Correct Option: B

    Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya known as JNV are Indian schools for talented children and form a part of the system of gifted education. Its significance lies in the selection of talented rural children as the target group and the attempt to provide them with quality education comparable to the best in a residential school system, without regard to their family’s socioeconomic condition.



  1. Which is the administrative capital of Malayasia ?









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    Putrajaya is a planned city, located to the south of Kuala Lumpur that serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, due to the overcrowding and congestion in the Kuala Lumpur areas. Named after the first Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, the city is situated within the Multimedia Super Corridor, beside the also newly developed Cyberjaya.

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    Putrajaya is a planned city, located to the south of Kuala Lumpur that serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, due to the overcrowding and congestion in the Kuala Lumpur areas. Named after the first Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, the city is situated within the Multimedia Super Corridor, beside the also newly developed Cyberjaya.


  1. Right to Information Act was passed in the year









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    The Right to Information Act was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005 and came fully into force on 12 October 2005. It is an Act of the Parliament of India “to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens.” The Act applies to all States and Union Territories of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

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    The Right to Information Act was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005 and came fully into force on 12 October 2005. It is an Act of the Parliament of India “to provide for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens.” The Act applies to all States and Union Territories of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.



  1. In India FERA has been replaced by









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    The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) was passed in the winter session of Parliament in 1999 replacing Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA). This act seeks to make offences related to foreign exchange civil offences. It extends to the whole of India.

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    The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) was passed in the winter session of Parliament in 1999 replacing Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA). This act seeks to make offences related to foreign exchange civil offences. It extends to the whole of India.