Current Events of National and International Importance:
1. The 12-day Aerial Exercise Red Flag 2019 began in which country?

A. Singapore B. Russia C. Malaysia D. US

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Red Flag 2019, the 12-day long advanced aerial combat training exercise held several times a year by the US Air Force, has been initiated at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, United States. The exercise is scheduled from 3rd to 16th March 2019 and air forces from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia are participating in it.
2. The US and this country end Military Exercises 'Foal Eagle 2019' And 'Key Resolve' recently.

A. Japan B. North Korea C. South Korea D. Iran

Answer: Option C
Explanation: The United States and South Korea decided to call off their joint exercise "Foal Eagle" and "Key Resolve" and instead bifurcate them into smaller exercises. This is being done to ease tensions with North Korea. "Key Resolve" will be replaced by "Dongmaeng" which is also known as alliance in English, Foal Eagle drills will be replaced by a smaller battalion-sized exercise. This decision has been made after there was a failure to reach an agreement on denuclearisation during the summit in Hanoi, Vietnam between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
3. Where did the 7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting hold?

A. Vietnam B. Cambodia C. Thailand D. Singapore

Answer: Option B
Explanation: The 7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial Meeting was organized in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was headed by Chutima Bunyapraphasara, Acting Minister of Commerce of Thailand and saw the participation of ministers from the 16 RCEP Participating Countries (RPCs). It was also attended by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation- Suresh Prabhu. Developments that have taken place since the 2nd RCEP Summit on 14 November 2018 in Singapore, especially the ones involving the 2nd Special TNC Meeting held on 25-26 January 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia, and the 25th RCEP Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) Meeting and Related Meetings held on 19-28 February 2019 in Bali, Indonesia was discussed. It is a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) or comprehensive regional economic integration agreement between 10 ASEAN countries (Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) and its six FTA partners (India, China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea).
4. Which country releases 12 banknotes to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?

A. UAE B. Bahrain C. Jordan D. Israel

Answer: Option A
Explanation: A UAE based company will release 12 bank notes of zero value which is the first ever limited edition commemorative series to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Dubai based Indian artist Akbar Saheb has designed these special notes. He was the main illustrator for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's book 'Mann Ki Baat'. As a tribute to Gandhi, each note will feature memorable incidents from his personal and political life. The initiative will bring Mahatma Gandhi back to life using incidents that are more than just history lessons. It will be a 12 part series. The first 2 notes with just 5000 pieces to be printed in each design will go on sale at selected outlets globally and online while the rest will be released in different phases till October 2. Out of the first 2 notes released, the first note shows the 'Promise to Mother' in 1880 made by Gandhi to his mother and the second note features the historic incident of 1893 when the young lawyer Gandhi was thrown off from a 'Whites only' compartment of a train at Pietermaritzburg railway station in South Africa.
5. Kaja Kallas appointed as the first female prime minister of this country?

A. Sweden B. Denmark C. Finland D. Estonia

Answer: Option D
Explanation: Kaja Kallas, the leader of the Reform Party has been appointed as the first female Prime Minister of Estonia after the liberal Reform Party declared victory in the elections against center-left Prime Minister Juri Ratas's party. She will be sworn in as the 18th Prime Minister of Estonia. She will succeed in Juri Ratas. The Reform Party secured 28.8% votes against Centre party votes of 23%. The coalition government will be formed between the Reform Party and far-right EKRE.
Games and Sports:
1. Bhim Rao Ambedkar International Sports Stadium is situated at-

A. Faizabad B. Ghaziabad C. Patna D. Kanpur

Answer: Option (A)
2. 'Rovers cup' is associated with which of the following sport?

A. Football B. Hockey C. Golf D. Basketball

Answer: Option A
3. 'Ace Against Odds' is an autobiography of which sports person?

A. Vishwanathan Anand B. Sania Mirza C. Abhinav Bindra D. Anjali Bhagwat

Answer: Option B
4. As of January 2018, who is India's all-time leading scorer in football?

A. Jeje Lai Pekhlua B. Baichung Bhutia C. Sunil Chhetri D. Balwant Singh

Answer: Option C
5. Who scored highest runs in a match in the recently concluded IPL, 2018?

A. Rishabh Pant B. Shane Watson C. Chris Gayle D. Ambati Rayudu

Answer: Option (A)
Art and Culture of India
1. Gundecha brothers are well known exponents of which among the following styles of Hindustani Classical Music?

A. Khayal B. Tharana C. Dhrupad D. Thumri

Answer: Option (C)
2. Katputli, the string puppetry belongs to

A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh C. Uttrakhand D. Karnataka

Answer: Option (A)
3. Ustad Bismillah Khan was famous for playing

A. Veena B. Shehnai C. Flute D. Guitar

Answer: Option (B)
4. Who is known as Raffaele of East?

A. Raja Ravi Verma B. Raja Martanda C. Raja Uday Rao D. Raja Keshav Varma

Answer: Option (A)
5. All India Music Academy established in which year?

A. 1919 B. 1977 C. 1953 D. 1926

Answer: Option (A)
Indian Literature
1. The Jataka stories are related to the previous lives of whom

A. Krishna B. Mahabir C. Budha D. Guru Nanak

Answer: Option C
2. From which year Jaipur Literature Festival started

A. 2002 B. 2005 C. 2006 D. 2008

Answer: Option C
3. The fictional South Indian city 'Malgudi' is a creation of

A. Ruskin Bond B. Mulk Raj Anand C. Rabindranath Tagore D. R. K. Narayan

Answer: Option D
4. For which book Salman Rushdie wins the Booker Prize

A. The Satanic Verses B. Midnight's Children C. Fury D. Shalimar the Clown

Answer: Option B
5. Which Indian writer is also a member of the US President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, appointed by U.S. President Barack Obama

A. Arundhati Roy B. V.S. Naipaul C. Jhumpa Lahiri D. Salman Rushdie

Answer: Option C
Monuments and Places of India
1. Which building is known as “White Marble Mughal Architecture”?

A. Taj Mahal B. Khajuraho C. Hampi D. Ajanta

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: One of Seven Wonders of the World, White Marble Mughal Architecture, the Taj Mahal was built by emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. It is located at the bank of river Jamuna in Agra. It was completed in 1653 with the estimated cost of 32 million Indian rupees which would today stand up to 58 billion Indian rupees. It is considered as the best example of Mughal architecture worldwide and is called the “Jewel of Muslim Art in India”. This is probably the monument that is most recognized the world over for its association with the heritage of India.
2. Which heritage site depict the fine Dravidian style of art and Architecture?

A. Akshardham B. Khajuraho C. Hampi D. Ajanta

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Northern part of Karnataka. It lies within the ruins of the ancient, prosperous kingdom of Vijayanagar. The ruins at Hampi are a collection of heritage sites depicting the fine Dravidian style of art and Architecture. The most important heritage monument in this site is the Virupaksha Temple, which continues to be a very important religious centre for the Hindus. There are several other monuments which are a part of this heritage site, Together, they’re collectively known as the ‘Group of Monuments at Hampi’. Some of the other known ones include the Krishna temple complex, Narasimha, Ganesa, Hemakuta group of temples, Achyutaraya temple complex, Vitthala temple complex, Pattabhirama temple complex, Lotus Mahal complex, several purses or bazaars surrounding the temple complex, and living quarters and residential areas.
3. Which caves are well known for their Indian-rock cut architecture?

A. Khajuraho B. Hampi C. Ajanta D. Ellora

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The Ellora Caves are an important UNESCO World Heritage site and an archaeological site, ranging 29 kilometers Northwest of the city of Aurangabad. The Ellora Caves are well known for their Indian-rock cut architecture. There are about 34 rock-cut temples and caves which can be dated to about 600 to 1000 AD, are important in terms of understanding the lives of the people living in these times. The presence of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temples and sculptures portray the tolerance which was extended towards different faiths and beliefs in Ancient Indian History. The excavated site consists of Charanandri Hills, Buddhist Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples, Viharas and Maths of 5th and 10th century.
4. Which world heritage site was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty?

A. Khajuraho B. Bodh Gaya C. Ajanta D. Sun Temple

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Not very far from the popular beach town of Puri, the Sun Temple at Konark is a 13th-century temple situated in Konark, Odisha. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in around AD 1250. The Sun temple is in the shape of a gigantic chariot with a carved stone wheel, pillars, and walls and is led by 6 enormously carved horses. It’s also considered to be one of the largest brahmin sanctuaries in India. The temple is originally said to be built at the mouth of river Chandrabhaga but the waterline receded since then. This World Heritage Site in India reflects the grandeur of the traditional style of Kalinga Architecture which was prevalent then.
5. Which of the following is the oldest stone structures in India?

A. Taj B. Qutub Minar C. Red ford D. Sanchi

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: The Buddhist Monuments located at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh are a World Heritage Site in India and they are the oldest stone structures in India. Originally commissioned by emperor Ashoka in 3rd century BCE, the Sanchi Stupa is located 46-kilometers north-east of Bhopal. Its core was a hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of Buddha and was crowned by the Chatra which symbolizes rank. The stupa was vandalized during 2nd century BCE and renovated during the Satavahana Period when the gateways and the balustrade were built and colored. Apart from the Sanchi stupa, several other structures exist here, such as monolithic pillars, temples, palaces, and monasteries. It remained a major pilgrimage site for the Buddhists till about 12th century AD, after which the religion declined in popularity.

General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
1. Which of the following is a large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart?

A. Vein B. Artery C. Capillary D. Nerve

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: The pulmonary artery carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs to pick up a fresh supply of oxygen.
2. Which of the following is not a member of the vitamin B complex?

A. Thiamine B. Riboflavin C. Folic acid D. Ascorbic acid

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Vitamin b complex consists of 8 vitamins namely B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B 9 and B12. Vitamin B1 is Thiamine, Vit B2 is Riboflavin, Vit B3 is Niacin, Vit B5 is pantothenic acid, Vit B6 is pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid, and Vit B12 is cyanocobalamin.
3. Fungi are plants that lack

A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C. Chlorophyll D. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: We know plants prepare their own food and so are known as autotrophs. With the help of photosynthesis, they make food in which they produce glucose from carbon dioxide and sunlight. Also, oxygen is released by plants which are further used by humans and other animals. But Fungi lack chlorophyll and do not engage in photosynthesis.
4. What makes a reptile a reptile?

A. Cold blooded B. Warm Blooded C. Non-Hearing D. Egg-laying

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Reptiles skin is covered with hard, dry scales and most reptiles lay eggs. Those animals which are cold-blooded don't automatically maintain constant body temperature. They have to lay out their eggs in the sun to keep their body heat up.
5. Which blood vessels have the smallest diameter?

A. Capillaries B. Arterioles C. Venules D. Lymphatic

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Blood is carried through the body by Blood Vessels. With the help of the perfusion process capillaries supply blood to the tissues. The diameter of capillary ranges from 5-10 micrometers. The diameter of the arteriole is approx. 30 micrometer.
History of India and Freedom Struggle
1. The freedom fighter who died in jail due to the hunger strike was?

A. Bhagat Singh B. Bipin Chandra Pal C. Jatin Das D. Subash Chandra Bose E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
2. Who among the following said “Mahatma Gandhi, like fleeting Phantom, raises dust but not the level?

A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar B. M.A. Jinnah C. V.D. Savarkar D. Subash Chandra Bose E. None of these

Answer: Option (A)
3. Who among the following Pakistani National was awarded “Bharat Ratna” by the Indian Government?

A. Liaquat Ali Khan B. M.A. Jinnah C. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan D. Muhammad Iqbal E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
4. Who was directly related to the Poona Pact of 1932?

A. Indian Women B. Indian Labour Class C. Indian Farmers D. Indian Depressed Classes E.None of these

Answer: Option (D)
5. "There is going to be a revolution here (in India) and we must get out quick"; who said this?

A. Stafford Cripps B. Lord Pathoric Lawrence C. Lord Wavell D. A.V. Alexander E. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
1. Duduma falls are located on which of the following rivers in India?

A. Machkund River B. Narmada River C. Godavari River D. Kalahandi River

Answer: Option (A)
2. Nina falls are located on the watercourse of which of the following rivers?

A. Tapti B. Godavari C. Narmada D. Chambal

Answer: Option (C)
3. Which of the following waterfalls are located on Bihad river, a tributary of Tons river?

A. Chachai falls B. Dudhsagar falls C. Hebbe falls D. Pebble falls

Answer: Option (A)
4. Abbey falls are located in the geographical proximity of:-

A. Western Ghats B. Eastern Ghats C. Himalayas D. Nilgiri Mountains

Answer: Option (A)
5. Which of the following waterfalls is located on the Leh-Manali highway in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Rehala falls B. Dudhsagar falls C. Hebbe falls D. Pebble falls

Answer: Option (A)
Indian Polity and Governance- constitution and political system
1. Constitution of India came into effect from?

A. 15 January, 1950 B. 26 January, 1950 C. 15 August, 1950 D. 15 January, 1950

Answer: Option (B)
2. Setting a supreme court was Calcutta is a part of?

A. Regulating Act of 1773 B. Pitts India Act of 1784 C. Charter Act of 1793 D. Charter Act of 1893

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: "Regulating Act of 1773" : Governance of the East India Company was put under British parliamentary control. Setting a supreme court in Calcutta. The Governor of Bengal was nominated as Governor General for Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.
3. The first statute for the governance of India, under the direct rule of the British Government, was the

A. The government of India Act, 1858 B. The government of India Act, 1861 C. The government of India Act, 1892 D. The government of India Act, 1915

Answer: Option (A)
4. For the first time, Indian Legislature was made "Bi-cameral" under:

A. The government of India Act, 1861 B. The government of India Act, 1892 C. The government of India Act, 1915 D. The government of India Act, 1919

Answer: Option (D)
5. "The Constitution should give India Domination Status", was a proposal in?

A. Cabinet Mission Plan B. Cripps Mission C. The Mountbatten Plan D. Simon Commission

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: In March 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps came with a draft declaration on the proposals of the British Government.
General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India
1. What is the name of ISRO's human space flight programme?

A.Project Mercury B.Project Gemini C.Project Gaganyaan D.Project Thumba

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that working on the human space flight programme Gaganyaan and launching a major student outreach apart from the scheduled missions is its top priority.
2. Which of the following countries have nuclear weapons?

A. Libya B. Israel C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B

Answer: Option (C)
3. Which rays penetrate more?

A. Alpha rays B. Beta rays C. Gamma rays D. None of the above

Answer: Option (C)
4. Thermonuclear bomb works on the principle of

A. Fission B. Fusion C. Both A and B D. None of the above

Answer: Option (A)
5. What are isotopes?

A. Elements having an equal number of protons but different neutrons. B. Elements having an equal number of neutrons but different protons. C. Elements having an equal number of protons and neutrons. D. Elements having an equal number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Answer: Option (A)

UN and Other important World Organizations
1. What is the term of United Nations Secretary General?

A. 3 years B. 6 years C. 4 years D. 5 years

Answer: Option (D)
2. Who was the only Secretary General of the UNO to have died while in office?

A. U Thant B. Dag Hammarskjöld C. Trygve Lie D. Kurt Waldheim

Answer: Option (B)
3. In which year was the UNO awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

A. 1975 B. 1999 C. 2001 D. 2006

Answer: Option (C).
4. How many member countries did the UNO have on its formation in 1945?

A. 45 B. 48 C. 51 D. 54

Answer: Option (C).
5. Which organ of the United Nations has suspended its operations since 1994?

A. Trusteeship Council B. Economic and Social Council C. Secretariat D. International Court of Justice

Answer: Option (A).
Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
1. Which of the following type of forest occupies the largest area in India?

A. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest B. Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest C. Montane Wet Temperate Forest D. Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest

Answer: Option (A)
2. Name the forests in which teak is the most dominant species?

A. Tropical Evergreen forests B. Tropical Thorn forests and scrubs C. Tropical Deciduous forests D. Mangrove forests

Answer: Option (C)
3. Which of the following country has the highest biodiversity?

A. India B. Brazil C. Russia D. South Africa

Answer: Option (B)
4. In which of the following areas we will find pitcher plant?

A. Sunderban Deltas B. Thar desert C. Western Ghats D. Rain forests of North-East India

Answer: Option (D)
5. Which of the following features is not related to the Biodiversity hot spots?

A. A large number of species B. The abundance of endemic species C. A large number of exotic species D. Destruction of habitat

Answer: Option (D)
Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
1. Which programming languages are classified as low level languages?

A. BASIC, COBOL, Fortran B. Prolog C. C, C++ D. Assembly languages

Answer: Option (D)
2. Which of the following is not anti-viruses’ software?

A. NAV B. F-Prot C. Oracle D. McAfee

Answer: Option (C)
3. Which device is required for the Internet connection?

A. Joystick B. Modem C. CD Drive D. NIC Card

Answer: Option (B)
4. What does DMA stand for?

A. A. Distinct Memory Access B. Direct Memory Access C. Direct Module Access D. Direct Memory Allocation

Answer: Option (D)
5. Which of the following is a storage device?

A. Tape B. Hard Disk C. Floppy Disk D. All of the above

Answer: Option (D)
Common Abbreviations
1. What is the full form of "PSLV"?

A. Polarised Source Laser Viewing B. Polar Survey Landing Vehicle C. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle D. precise Source Locating Vision

Answer: Option (C)
Explanation: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
2. What is the full form of "ISRO"?

A. Indian Satellite Research Organisation B. Indian Solar Research Organisation C. Indian Site Research Organisation D. Indian Space Research Organisation

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation
3. What is the full form of "NAEP"?

A. National Adult Education Programme B. Nuclear and Atomic Energy Project C. National Atomic Energy Planning D. National Authority on Engineering Projects

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: National Adult Education Programme
4. What is the full form of "DRDO"?

A. Defense Region and Development Organisation B. Defense Research and Development Organisation C. Defense Recruitment and Development Organisation D. Defense Research and Developed Organisation

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation: Defense Research and Development Organisation
5. What is the full form of "PPP"?

A. Public-Private Partnership B. Purchase Produce Provide C. Purchasing Power Parity D. People's Programme & Priority

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation: Public-Private Partnership.
Transport Systems in India
1. When did Indian Railways provide internet service on trains?

A. January 26, 1998 B. October 1, 2002 C. April 1, 2003 D. May 1, 2003

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation:The most important achievement of Indian Railways is that it became the first railways in the world to provide internet service on trains from May 1, 2003.
2. Who is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the National Highways?

A. State Government B. Central Government C. Federal Government D. National Government

Answer: Option (B)
Explanation:The National Highway System is the primary road grid of the country. The construction and maintenance of the National Highways is the direct responsibility of the Central Government.
3. Who is responsible for the State highways and major district roads?

A. State Government B. Central Government C. Federal Government D. National Government

Answer: Option (A)
Explanation:The State highways and major district roads form the secondary road system and take care of collector and distributor functions. They are maintained through various agencies in the State and UTs.
4. When was the Border Roads Development Organisation (BRO) set up?

A. April 1951 B. April 1952 C. April 1955 D. May 1960

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation:The Border Roads Development Organisation (BRO) was set up in May 1960 in order to intensify economic development and fortify defense preparedness through rapid and integrated expansion and betterment of road network in the North and north-eastern border areas. The organization commenced transactions with Project Tusker renamed project Vartak) in the east and Project Beacon in the west.
5. Which among the following does not belong to the scheduled airlines in the public sector?

A. Air India B. Alliance Air C. Air India Charters Ltd. (Air India Express) D. Aryan Cargo Express Private Limited

Answer: Option (D)
Explanation:Aryan Cargo Express (P) Limited (ACE) was incorporated in Dec 2005 in India for carrying Cargo across the Globe and within India. ACE, headquartered in India, sees this as an ideal platform for air cargo business, providing Airport to Airport cargo transportation services.

Indian Economy
1. Devaluation of a currency means

A. reduction in the value of a currency vis-a-vis major internationally traded currencies B. permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market C. fixing the value of the currency in conjunction with the movement in the value of a basket of pre-determined currencies D. fixing the value of the currency in multilateral consultation with the IMF, the World Bank and major trading partners

Answer: Option (A)
2. In the second nationalization of commercial banks, ___ banks were nationalized.

A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 8

Answer: Option (C)
3. India changed over to the decimal system of coinage in

A. April 1995 B. April 1957 C. April 1958 D. April 1959

Answer: Option (B)
4. On July 12, 1982, the ARDC was merged into

A. RBI B. NABARD C. EXIM Bank D. None of the above

Answer: Option (B)
5. In the state of India, the State Financial Corporation have given assistance mainly to develop

A. agricultural farms B. cottage industry C. large-scale industries D. medium and small-scale industries

Answer: Option (D)
Famous Personalities of India and World
1. Who was the first Man to Climb Mount Everest Without Oxygen?

A. Junko Tabei B. Reinhold Messner C. Peter Habeler D. Phu Dorji

Answer: Option (D)
2. Who wrote the Indian National Athem?

A. Bakim Chandra Chatterji B. Rabindranath Tagore C. Swami Vivekanand D. None of the above

Answer: Option (B)
3. Who was the first Indian Scientist to win a Nobel Prize?

A. CV Raman B. Amartya Sen C. Hargobind Khorana D. Subramanian Chrandrashekar

Answer: Option (A)
4. Who was the first Indian woman to win the Miss World Title?

A. Aishwarya Rai B. Sushmita Sen C. Reita Faria D. Diya Mirza

Answer: Option (C)
5. Who was the first Indian to win the Booker Prize?

A. Dhan Gopal Mukerji B. Nirad C. Chaudhuri C. Arundhati Roy D. Aravind Adiga

Answer: Option (C)
Flagship Government Programs
1. 1. Which of the following option is incorrect regarding Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana?

A. It was launched in the year 2013. B. It is a financial inclusion scheme. C. It aimed at ensuring that every family has at least one bank account. D. It provides a Rupay Debit card with one lakh rupee accidental cover.

Answer: Option (A)
2. The Swavalamban Scheme was launched in the year?

A. 2008 B. 2010 C. 2012 D. 2014

Answer: Option (B)
3. In respect of Commercial Banks which entity monitors the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme?

A. NABARD B. SIDBI C. RBI D. SBI

Answer: Option (C)
4. Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) is operationalized by?

A. State Government B. RBI C. SIDBI D. NABARD

Answer: Option (D)
5. Which of the following option is correct regarding Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Beema Yojana?

A. It is a one-year life insurance scheme. B. It is available in the age group of 18 to 50 years. C. It is renewable from year to year. D. All of the above

Answer: Option (D)
Flora and Fauna of India
1. Which of the followings terms is used to denote animal species of a particular region or period?

A. Fern B. Flora C. Fauna D. None of these

Answer: Option (C)
2. In which of the following state is the Simplipal bio-reserve located?

A. Punjab B. Delhi C. Orissa D. West Bengal

Answer: Option (C)
3. Which of the following places Royal Bengal Tiger found?

A. Mahanadi Delta B. Kaveri Delta C. Godawari Delta D. Sunderban delta

Answer: Option (D)
4. Where in India do flamingos migrate to nest in large numbers?

A. Thar B. Rann of Kachchh C. Coastal areas D. Himalayas

Answer: Option (B)
5. From the point of view of natural vegetation and wildlife, India belongs to which of the following categories?

A. One of twelve mega biodiversity countries of the world B. The richest wildlife zone in the world C. The country with the greatest forest cover D. A country lacking in bio-diversity cover

Answer: Option (A)
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.
1. Janbhagidari Scheme is provided by which of the following State?

A. Uttar Pradesh B. Kerala C. Madhya Pradesh D. Bihar

Answer: Option (C)
2. The pahal scheme is related with?

A. Agriculture Loan B. Direct Transfer of LPG Subsidy C. Women Education D. Child Education

Answer: Option (B)
3. Mission Indradhanush is related with?

A. Children Safety B. E-Commerce C. Child Vaccination D. None of the above

Answer: Option (C)
4. Swachch Bharat Mission (Rural) programme comes under which ministry?

A. Ministry of Panchayati Raj B. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation C. Ministry of Woman and Child Development D. Ministry of Rural Development

Answer: Option (B)
5. Sagar Mala project is related to?

A. Modernization of ports B. Oil extraction C. Sea route development D. None of the above

Answer: Option (A)