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This section includes 3653 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Banking And Financial Awareness knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1101. |
The 1st International Sanskrit Conference was held, recently, in which of the following states? Sanskrit scholars from India and eight foreign countries deliberated on methods to revive the glory of the ancient language. |
| A. | Uttarakhand |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 1102. |
The model code of conduct for Political parties and candidates to be followed during election is: |
| A. | Laid down in the constitution of India |
| B. | Specified in the representation of the People Act 1951 |
| C. | Enjoined by the supreme court |
| D. | A voluntary agreement among recognized political parties. |
| Answer» C. Enjoined by the supreme court | |
| 1103. |
As per the reports published in various financial newspapers/magazines, exports to Euro zones from various countries and India unexpectedly tumbled again in last two/three months. What does it indicate ? It has raised fresh doubts about the reality of the economic recovery of ‘16 country strong’ Euro zone. Euro has yet to establish its credibility as an acceptable currency. Countries still prefer US$ to any t hoer currency for major trans-border trades. Euro zone countries do not wish to import much from India. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 1104. |
Which of the following phenomenon is considered responsible for ‘Global Warming’ ? |
| A. | Greenhouse Effect |
| B. | Fire in coal mines |
| C. | Dry Farming |
| D. | Monsoon |
| E. | Trade winds |
| Answer» B. Fire in coal mines | |
| 1105. |
Which of the following books is written by Chetan Bhagat ? |
| A. | A Bend in the River |
| B. | A China Passage |
| C. | A Suitable Boy |
| D. | Revolution 2020 |
| E. | A House for Mr. Biswas |
| Answer» E. A House for Mr. Biswas | |
| 1106. |
Which of the following is not a major function of the RBI in India ? |
| A. | Issuance of currency notes |
| B. | To facilitate external trade and payment and developing a foreign exchange market in India |
| C. | Maintaining price stability and ensuring adequate flow of credit to productive sectors |
| D. | Taking loans/credit from World Bank/IMF and ADB etc., and reallocating it for various activities decided by the Govt. of India |
| E. | Formulation and monitoring the monetary and credit policy |
| Answer» D. Taking loans/credit from World Bank/IMF and ADB etc., and reallocating it for various activities decided by the Govt. of India | |
| 1107. |
Dale T. Mortensen and Christopher A. Pissarides are the joint winners of the Nobel Prize 2010 in— |
| A. | Medicine |
| B. | Economics |
| C. | Literature |
| D. | Peace |
| E. | Physics |
| Answer» C. Literature | |
| 1108. |
Late Vinda Karandikar who died a few months back was a famous— |
| A. | Author |
| B. | Cine-Actor |
| C. | Sportsman |
| D. | Classical Singer |
| E. | Social Worker |
| Answer» B. Cine-Actor | |
| 1109. |
Performance of which of the following is not considered infrastructural sector of economy? |
| A. | Electricity |
| B. | Textile Sector |
| C. | Telecom |
| D. | Cement |
| E. | Road and Railways |
| Answer» C. Telecom | |
| 1110. |
Which of the following is the rank of India in Human Development Report 2010 prepared by the UNO ? |
| A. | 99 |
| B. | 100 |
| C. | 115 |
| D. | 119 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1111. |
Ms. Helle Thorning Schmidt has become the first woman Prime Minister of— |
| A. | New Zealand |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | Denmark |
| D. | Brazil |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Brazil | |
| 1112. |
Which of the following days was observed as World Water Day 2010 ? |
| A. | 20th June |
| B. | 22nd July |
| C. | 22nd March |
| D. | 20th May |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. 20th May | |
| 1113. |
According to the World Bank estimate about 40% Indians are living below International Poverty line of US $ — |
| A. | 1 per day |
| B. | 1•25 per day |
| C. | 2 per day |
| D. | 2•5 per day |
| E. | 3 per day |
| Answer» C. 2 per day | |
| 1114. |
Who among the following has won the men’s single title at Dubai ATP Tennis championship-2015? |
| A. | Novak Djokovic |
| B. | Roger Federer |
| C. | Milos Raonic |
| D. | Andy Murray |
| Answer» C. Milos Raonic | |
| 1115. |
According to the Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report 2014, what is India’s position in the world in terms of the number of ultra high-networth individuals (HNIs)? |
| A. | Second |
| B. | Third |
| C. | Fourth |
| D. | Sixth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1116. |
The Govt. of India has asked all big companies and corporates to create a separate fund for their ‘Corporate Social Responsibility Activities’. What is/are the purpose(s) of this directive issued by the Govt. ? To ensure that companies spend some money on social activities. To bring transparency in matters of financial transactions and dealings by corporates. To ensure that corporate entities do not get involved in non commercial activities in the name of social activities as they are required to spend money only on the welfare of the employees and their families. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 1117. |
India recently signed a Tax treaty with ‘Uruguay’. This is a country in— |
| A. | South America |
| B. | South Africa |
| C. | South East Asia |
| D. | Gulf |
| E. | Europe |
| Answer» B. South Africa | |
| 1118. |
In the National Flag, which colour is used in the wheel ? |
| A. | Blue |
| B. | Navy Blue |
| C. | Red Green |
| D. | Green-White |
| Answer» C. Red Green | |
| 1119. |
Women of which of the following countries got voting rights in General Elections for the first time ? |
| A. | China |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | Pakistan |
| D. | Nepal |
| E. | Saudi Arabia |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1120. |
Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh who was awarded Nobel prize a few years back is a famous— |
| A. | Author |
| B. | Economist |
| C. | Social worker |
| D. | Scientist |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Social worker | |
| 1121. |
Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘A Himalayan Love Story’ ? |
| A. | Namitha Gokhale |
| B. | V. S. Naipaul |
| C. | Anita Desai |
| D. | Laxmi Sehgal |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. V. S. Naipaul | |
| 1122. |
As per existing law, what is the minimum per day wages paid to a worker from unorganised sector in India ? |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 75 |
| C. | 100 |
| D. | 125 |
| E. | No such law is there |
| Answer» D. 125 | |
| 1123. |
Banking and financial services, all over the world, are regulated usually by Monetary Authority of the land. Who controls this function in India? |
| A. | Ministry of Finance |
| B. | SEBI |
| C. | RBI |
| D. | IRDA |
| E. | FEDAI |
| Answer» D. IRDA | |
| 1124. |
In which one of the following cities, 2012 Olympic games are proposed to be held ? |
| A. | Paries |
| B. | Munich |
| C. | Athens |
| D. | London |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1125. |
Who amongst the following is the Chief Justice of India at present ? |
| A. | Justice R. C. Lahoti |
| B. | Justice V. K. Sabharwal |
| C. | Justice G. P. Mathur |
| D. | Justice K. G. Balakrishnan |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1126. |
Who among the following was called ‘Hazar Dinari’ during the regime of Alauddin Khilji, ruler of the Delhi sultanate ? |
| A. | Khaleel Saiyeed |
| B. | Malik Mohammed |
| C. | Malik Kamil |
| D. | Malik Kafur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1127. |
As per the news reports in various news papers the USA has outlined some major policy goals to prevent the danger of nuclear terrorism. Which of the following is/are included in those policy goals ? Convene a nuclear security summit within a year’s time under the leadership of the USA. A new agreement/pact should be introduced in place of present Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Call for a global effort to secure all nuclear weapons at all vulnerable sites all over the world. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 1 and 3 |
| D. | Only 2 and 3 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1128. |
Which of the following days is celebrated on 10 Oct across the world every year? |
| A. | World Mental Health Day |
| B. | United Nations Day |
| C. | World Food Day |
| D. | International Day for Disaster Reduction |
| Answer» B. United Nations Day | |
| 1129. |
“By whom was the door opened ?“ Change the above sentence to Active voice. |
| A. | By whom the door opened? |
| B. | The door opened by whom ? |
| C. | By whom the door is opened ? |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1130. |
Which of the following organizations/agencies has sought an emergency fund of 1000 crore from banks to tackle acute liquidity crisis, which is coming in the way to give loans to micro borrowers ? |
| A. | Regional Rural and Cooperative Banks |
| B. | RBI |
| C. | Micro Finance Institutions |
| D. | NABARD |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Micro Finance Institutions | |
| 1131. |
Which of the following countries has launched an unmanned spacecraft to fly around the moon and return back to Earth in order to test technologies to be used in its Chang’e-5 satellite? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | China |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» D. Australia | |
| 1132. |
The International WWW Conference-2011 was organized in which of the following places in March 2011 ? |
| A. | London |
| B. | Paris |
| C. | Vienna |
| D. | Manila |
| E. | Hyderabad |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1133. |
Which of the following states has launched e-Shakti Programme so that poverty can be reduced in the state ? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Bihar |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1134. |
Standard and Poor’s is a Credit Rating Agency of international repute. Which of the following is one such agency of Indian origin? |
| A. | IBA |
| B. | BASEL |
| C. | SEBI |
| D. | IRDA |
| E. | CRISIL |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1135. |
The Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on |
| A. | 13 Oct |
| B. | 10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM |
| C. | 15 Oct |
| D. | 10/17/2015 12:00:00 AM |
| Answer» D. 10/17/2015 12:00:00 AM | |
| 1136. |
‘Maximum City’ is a book written by— |
| A. | V. S. Naipaul |
| B. | Vikram Seth |
| C. | Chetan Bhagat |
| D. | Kiran Desai |
| E. | Suketu Mehta |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1137. |
As per GDP figures on calendar year basis, according to World Bank, which one of the following economies will have highest GDP growth in the year 2011 ? |
| A. | US |
| B. | China |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | India |
| E. | Brazil |
| Answer» C. Japan | |
| 1138. |
As we all know DIPP is the nodal agency in the field of foreign investments in India. What is the full form of DIPP ? |
| A. | Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion |
| B. | Department of Industrial Procedures and Promotions |
| C. | Directorate of Industrial Procedures and Promotions |
| D. | Directorate of Industrial Policy and Publicity |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Department of Industrial Procedures and Promotions | |
| 1139. |
Nitish Kumar led National Democratic Alliance won how many seats in recently held assembly elections in Bihar ? |
| A. | 150 |
| B. | 243 |
| C. | 200 |
| D. | 206 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1140. |
Mahela Jayawardene, who bade adieu to Test Cricket, recently, was a batsman of which of the following teams? |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | West Indies |
| C. | England |
| D. | Bangladesh |
| Answer» B. West Indies | |
| 1141. |
Which of the following fighter aircrafts grounded following a crash in Pune has been cleared for flying recently ? |
| A. | Sukhoi-30s |
| B. | Mirage 2000 |
| C. | MiG-29M |
| D. | Jaguar |
| Answer» B. Mirage 2000 | |
| 1142. |
The RBI has been asked to study and give a report on the loan waiver scheme announced by the United Progressive Alliance Govt. for farmers in 200 How much amount was given by the Govt. for the scheme ? About— |
| A. | 10,000 crore |
| B. | 20,000 crore |
| C. | 50,000 crore |
| D. | 71,680 crore |
| E. | 2,00,000 crore |
| Answer» E. 2,00,000 crore | |
| 1143. |
As we all know the Govt. of India has initiated several projects/schemes for revival and recharging of water bodies/lakes etc. What is meant by recharging of water bodies ? Recharge in fact is deep drainage of water bodies so that water starts moving downwards from the surface. Recharge is nothing but digging new wells and lakes so that more water is available for use. Recharging means levy of a tax on use of ground water for private purposes. This is done in addition to the usual tax that civic bodies collect on the usual water supply. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 1144. |
Japanese telecom giant SoftBank has announced to invest USD 627 million (about Rs 3,762 crore) in which of the following online marketplace companies in India? This is the largest investment made by a single investor in an e-commerce company in India. |
| A. | Snapdeal |
| B. | Flipkart |
| C. | Paytm |
| D. | Shopclues |
| Answer» B. Flipkart | |
| 1145. |
Which one of the following countries was second biggest net importer of goods and services in the year 2009 ? |
| A. | U.S.A. |
| B. | India |
| C. | China |
| D. | Germany |
| E. | Russia |
| Answer» C. China | |
| 1146. |
Who among the following has written the famous book “Malgudi Days”? |
| A. | V.S. Naipaul |
| B. | Deepak Chopra |
| C. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| D. | Vijay Tendulkar |
| E. | R.K. Narayan |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1147. |
India is expected to become world's second largest producer of crude steel in the world soon. Currently, India is the _______ largest producer. |
| A. | 3rd |
| B. | 4th |
| C. | 5th |
| D. | 6th |
| Answer» C. 5th | |
| 1148. |
Islam Karimov who was on a visit to India is the President of— |
| A. | Iraq |
| B. | Iran |
| C. | Ethiopia |
| D. | Tanzania |
| E. | Uzbekistan |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1149. |
Vikram Pandit is associated with which of the following banks ? |
| A. | Yes Bank |
| B. | ICICI Bank |
| C. | Citigroup |
| D. | HSBC |
| E. | State Bank of India |
| Answer» D. HSBC | |
| 1150. |
India is self-sufficient in production of which of the following commodities ? |
| A. | Edible oil |
| B. | Milk |
| C. | Pulses |
| D. | Natural gas |
| E. | All of these |
| Answer» C. Pulses | |