Basic general knowledge

11. Of the UN Agencies, which one specifically aims at further economic development by encouraging productive private enterprise?

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
International Finance Corporation
International Monetary Fund
World Bank

Detailed SolutionOf the UN Agencies, which one specifically aims at further economic development by encouraging productive private enterprise?

12. When did first test tube baby – Louise Brown born?

1939
1958
1981
1978

Detailed SolutionWhen did first test tube baby – Louise Brown born?

13. On a night when the sky is clear, the temperature may dip considerably; on a cloudy night the temperature will usually dip much less. The reason for this difference is that

the clear sky allows radiant energy to escape readily from the earth
on a cloudy night the clouds are warm and therefore retard the cooling
the clear sky allows the cold of outer space to reach the earth
current of air carry the heat away from the earth on a clear night

Detailed SolutionOn a night when the sky is clear, the temperature may dip considerably; on a cloudy night the temperature will usually dip much less. The reason for this difference is that

14. The treaty which ushered in NATO, was signed by the member nations at

Geneva
London
Paris
Washington

Detailed SolutionThe treaty which ushered in NATO, was signed by the member nations at

15. Mina is the tribe of

Tripura
Sikkim
Rajasthan
Nagaland, Assam

Detailed SolutionMina is the tribe of

16. INS Agrani (Petty Officers’ School) is situated at

Lonavla
Coimbatore
Mumbai
Jamnagar

Detailed SolutionINS Agrani (Petty Officers’ School) is situated at

17. The first foreigner to receive Bharat Ratna was

C.V. Raman
Nelson Mandela
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
None of the above

Detailed SolutionThe first foreigner to receive Bharat Ratna was

18. What is the purpose of SAARC?

To promote the welfare of the people of South Asia
To improve the environment of security in the region
To accelerate economic growth and cultural development
All of the above

Detailed SolutionWhat is the purpose of SAARC?

19. Socrates was the wisest man of the ancient world and developed the method of enquiry and instruction, belonged to

Greece
Athens
France
China

Detailed SolutionSocrates was the wisest man of the ancient world and developed the method of enquiry and instruction, belonged to

20. When and where was basketball introduced in Olympics as a medal event?

1992 at Barcilona
1928 at Paris
1936 at Berlin
1900 at Athens

Detailed SolutionWhen and where was basketball introduced in Olympics as a medal event?

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