General knowledge MCQ

1191. Makers of which tyres sponsor Indian ace Narain Karthikeyan [General Knowledge for UPSC IFS Examination-1987]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) MRF.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, IFS, Civil Services Exam

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: MRF is a well-known Indian tyre manufacturer that has sponsored Narain Karthikeyan, a prominent Indian racing driver.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse MRF with other tyre manufacturers like JK or Dunlop, which are also known in the Indian market.

Explanations: MRF, an Indian tyre company, has been a sponsor of Narain Karthikeyan, an Indian racing driver. This sponsorship is part of MRF's efforts to support and promote motorsports in India. The association between MRF and Karthikeyan is well-documented and widely recognized in the motorsports community.

Option Analysis:

Option A: JK is a well-known Indian tyre manufacturer but has not been associated with Narain Karthikeyan's sponsorship.
Option B: MRF is the correct answer as it has sponsored Narain Karthikeyan.
Option C: Dunlop is a tyre manufacturer but has not been associated with Narain Karthikeyan's sponsorship.
Option D: Modi is not a tyre manufacturer and is unrelated to the question.

Mnemonic: MRF - Motorsports Racing Firm

1192. What were the two main types of Geo-Engineering that we studied? [IBPS PO Examination-2012]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Carbon Dioxide Removal & Reduce Surface Sunlight.

Exam Relevance: IBPS PO, UPSC, GRE, GMAT

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Geo-Engineering involves large-scale interventions to address climate change. The two main types are Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) and Solar Radiation Management (SRM), which includes reducing surface sunlight.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the types of Geo-Engineering with other climate change mitigation strategies or technologies.

Explanations: Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) involves techniques to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, such as afforestation, ocean fertilization, and direct air capture. Reducing surface sunlight, a form of Solar Radiation Management (SRM), aims to reflect sunlight back into space to cool the Earth, such as through stratospheric aerosol injection or cloud brightening. These two approaches are the primary categories of Geo-Engineering studied for climate change mitigation.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Carbon Dioxide Removal and reducing surface sunlight are the two main types of Geo-Engineering.
Option B: Incorrect. Underwater cities and space travel are not types of Geo-Engineering.
Option C: Incorrect. Rising ocean levels and warming surface temperatures are effects of climate change, not types of Geo-Engineering.
Option D: Incorrect. The correct answer is provided in Option A.

1193. The Ajanta Caves are considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [SBI Clerk Examination-1985]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Yes, this is correct.

Exam Relevance: SBI Clerk, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Ajanta Caves are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to their historical and cultural significance.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the Ajanta Caves with other historical sites that are not UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Explanations: The Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site because they are renowned for their ancient rock-cut cave paintings and sculptures, which are considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. The caves were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This is the correct answer as the Ajanta Caves are indeed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Option B: This is incorrect as the Ajanta Caves are recognized by UNESCO.
Option C: This is incorrect as only Option A is correct.
Option D: This is incorrect as Option A is the correct answer.

Mnemonic: A - Ajanta, UNESCO, Correct

1194. Sovreign Debt/GDP ratio is highest in [General Knowledge for Bharatiya Mahila Bank Examination-2009]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Japan.

Exam Relevance: Bharatiya Mahila Bank Examination, UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio measures the total amount of government debt as a percentage of the country's GDP. Japan has one of the highest sovereign debt-to-GDP ratios among developed nations.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio with other economic indicators such as the budget deficit or national debt.

Explanations: Japan has a high sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio due to its long-standing economic policies and aging population, which have led to significant government spending and borrowing. This high ratio is a result of decades of fiscal stimulus and low economic growth.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Greece has a high sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio, but it is not the highest among the options provided.
Option B: Portugal also has a high sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio, but it is not the highest among the options provided.
Option C: Japan has the highest sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio among the options provided, due to its long-standing economic policies and aging population.
Option D: Lebanon has a high sovereign debt-to-GDP ratio, but it is not the highest among the options provided.

Mnemonic: JADE: Japan's Aging Demographics Elevate Debt

1195. Baby of a lion [SBI Clerk Examination-2017]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Cub.

Exam Relevance: SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, SSC CGL

Difficulty: Very Easy

Concept notes: The term "cub" refers to the offspring of a lion.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse "cub" with other terms like "colt" or "infant," which are used for different animals.

Explanations: The offspring of a lion is called a cub. This term is specific to lions and other large cats, such as tigers and leopards. The term "colt" is used for the offspring of horses, "infant" is a general term for human babies, and "baboon" is a type of primate, not a baby of any animal.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The baby of a lion is called a cub.
Option B: Incorrect. "Colt" refers to the offspring of a horse.
Option C: Incorrect. "Infant" is a general term for human babies.
Option D: Incorrect. "Baboon" is a type of primate, not a baby of any animal.

Mnemonic: Lions roar, cubs explore.

1196. What is the national game of Bangladesh? [Indian Service Accounts (ICAS) Examination-1982]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Kabaddi.

Exam Relevance: ICAS, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Kabaddi is recognized as the national game of Bangladesh.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Kabaddi with other traditional games like Kho Kho, which is popular in India.

Explanations: Kabaddi is a traditional sport that originated in South Asia and is widely played in Bangladesh. It is officially recognized as the national game of Bangladesh, making it the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Kho kho is a traditional Indian sport, not the national game of Bangladesh.
Option B: Kabaddi is the national game of Bangladesh.
Option C: Cricket is popular in Bangladesh but is not the national game.
Option D: Volleyball is not the national game of Bangladesh.

Mnemonic: Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Bangladesh's pride.

1197. What does 'Nomination' for a deposit account in the bank mean? [IBPS Clerk Examination-1981]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Mandate of the depositor in favor of a close relative who can claim the amount on death of the depositor.

Exam Relevance: IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, RBI Grade B

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: A nomination for a deposit account is a mandate given by the depositor to a person or persons to claim the amount in the account upon the depositor's death.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the nomination with a legal will or a mandate given by the bank, rather than understanding it as a mandate given by the depositor.

Explanations: The correct answer is that a nomination is a mandate given by the depositor in favor of a close relative who can claim the amount on the depositor's death. This is because the depositor has the right to nominate a person or persons to receive the amount in the deposit account in the event of their death. The nomination is not a mandate decided by the bank, nor is it limited to close relatives only, but the depositor typically chooses a close relative for this purpose.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect because the mandate is not decided by the bank but by the depositor.
Option B: Incorrect because it is not limited to one or more persons; it can be a close relative.
Option C: Correct because it accurately describes the mandate given by the depositor in favor of a close relative.
Option D: Incorrect because the mandate is given by the depositor, not by close relatives.

Mnemonic: Nomination = Depositor's Mandate

1198. When did the Kerala kalamandalam is established? [UPPSC Examination-1984]

Exam Relevance: UPPSC, SSC, UPSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Kalamandalam, a renowned institution for performing arts in Kerala, was established in 1930.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the year of establishment with other significant years in Kerala's cultural history.

Explanations: Kalamandalam, also known as Kerala Kalamandalam, was established in 1930 by poet Vallathol Narayana Menon and Mukunda Raj. The institution is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional performing arts, including Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, and Koodiyattam. The year 1930 marks the founding of this institution, making it a significant date in the cultural history of Kerala.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 1925 is incorrect as Kalamandalam was not established until 1930.
Option B: 1932 is incorrect as it is two years after the actual establishment year.
Option C: 1930 is the correct year of establishment.
Option D: 1956 is incorrect as it is long after the establishment of Kalamandalam.

Mnemonic: Kalamandalam, 1930, Kerala's arts.

1199. Contribution to which field is honoured by the B D Goenka Award? [LIC AAO Examination-1988]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Journalism.

Exam Relevance: LIC AAO, UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The B D Goenka Award is given for contributions to journalism.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the B D Goenka Award with other awards that recognize contributions in literature, science, or culture.

Explanations: The B D Goenka Award is specifically given to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of journalism. This award is named after Brijmohan Das Goenka, a prominent Indian industrialist and the founder of the Indian Express Group. The award is presented annually to journalists who have made significant contributions to the field.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The B D Goenka Award is given for contributions to journalism.
Option B: Incorrect. The B D Goenka Award is not for literature.
Option C: Incorrect. The B D Goenka Award is not for science.
Option D: Incorrect. The B D Goenka Award is not for culture.

Mnemonic: J for Journalism, J for Goenka.

1200. How long was the 7 Years War? [UPPSC Examination-2014]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) 9.

Exam Relevance: UPPSC, UPSC, SSC, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The 7 Years War, despite its name, lasted for 9 years.

Common Mistakes: Students often assume the war lasted exactly 7 years, as the name suggests.

Explanations: The 7 Years War, which took place from 1756 to 1763, lasted for 9 years. The name "7 Years War" is a historical convention and does not accurately reflect the duration of the conflict.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as the war lasted longer than 5 years.
Option B: Incorrect, as the war lasted longer than 7 years.
Option C: Correct, the war lasted for 9 years.
Option D: Incorrect, as the war lasted longer than 6 years.

Mnemonic: Seven years, but nine to win.

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