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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.
| 1501. |
The govt is pushing for the early passing of the much awaited Insurance Amendment Bill. The Bill mandates raising Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Insurance Sector from the existing 26 per cent to. |
| A. | 49 per cent |
| B. | 51 per cent |
| C. | 74 per cent |
| D. | 100 per cent |
| Answer» B. 51 per cent | |
| 1502. |
Which of the following is an international forum to discuss and implement supervisory norm in all the banks of the world ? |
| A. | Basel Committee |
| B. | UN Charter on Commercial Laws |
| C. | International Board of Banks and Finance |
| D. | World Trade Organisation |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. UN Charter on Commercial Laws | |
| 1503. |
Which of the following cups/trophies is used in the game of Lawn Tennis? |
| A. | Duleep Trophy |
| B. | D C M Trophy |
| C. | Ryder Cup |
| D. | Merdeka Cup |
| E. | Wimbledon Cup |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1504. |
In order to develop infrastructure in the country at a faster pace, the Govt. of India has fixed some targets. In order to achieve this target, at present, how many kilometers of highway is required to be constructed per day ? |
| A. | 5 km |
| B. | 10 km |
| C. | 15 km |
| D. | 20 km |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1505. |
India recently got a consignment of 60 tonnes of uranium from which of the following countries to be used in Rajasthan Atomic Power Station ? |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | France |
| D. | South Korea |
| E. | China |
| Answer» D. South Korea | |
| 1506. |
The normal temperature of a human body is _____ |
| A. | 98.4ºC |
| B. | 98.4ºF |
| C. | 99.0ºC |
| D. | 99.0ºF |
| Answer» C. 99.0ºC | |
| 1507. |
According to Economic Survey, which one of the following is the biggest global economic power in the world ? |
| A. | China |
| B. | USA |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Britain |
| E. | India |
| Answer» B. USA | |
| 1508. |
As revealed by the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj recently, India is the third largest passport issuing country in the world. Which of the following holds the top position in this regard ? |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | China |
| C. | Malaysia |
| D. | Indonesia |
| Answer» C. Malaysia | |
| 1509. |
Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or Not ? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Chairmen of Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Speaker of Lok sabha |
| D. | Minister of Parliamentary affairs |
| Answer» D. Minister of Parliamentary affairs | |
| 1510. |
Who amongst the following is the director of the popular Hindi film “Oye Lucky ! Lucky Oye” ? |
| A. | Mani Ratnam |
| B. | David Dhavan |
| C. | Dibankar Banerjee |
| D. | R. Balakrishnan |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. R. Balakrishnan | |
| 1511. |
Who amongst the following is the President of the European Union at present ? |
| A. | Catherine Ashton |
| B. | Mr. Jose Manuel Barroso |
| C. | Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt |
| D. | Mr. Sergi Lavrov |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt | |
| 1512. |
Brass is an alloy of - 1. Copper 2. Aluminium 3. Zinc |
| A. | 1&2 |
| B. | 2&3 |
| C. | 1&3 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 1513. |
As per newspaper reports, the RBI recently divested its stake in NABARD. Now RBI’s stake in it is only— |
| A. | 0.1 |
| B. | 0.05 |
| C. | 0.03 |
| D. | 0.01 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1514. |
What does the letter ‘L’ denote in term ‘LAF’ as referred every now and then in relation to monetary policy of the RBI? |
| A. | Liguidity |
| B. | Liability |
| C. | Leveraged |
| D. | Longitudinal |
| E. | Linear |
| Answer» B. Liability | |
| 1515. |
Hillary Clinton, who visited India recently, is the……of U.S.A. |
| A. | Secretary of Defence |
| B. | Secretary of Finance |
| C. | Secretary of State |
| D. | Secretary of Political Affairs |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Secretary of Political Affairs | |
| 1516. |
As we know the Government of India has notified certain new rules to calculate Income Tax on various perks like accommodation, and conveyance etc. being given by employers to their salaried employees. The new rules will replace which of the following taxes which has been abolished now ? |
| A. | Capital Gains Tax |
| B. | Sales Tax |
| C. | Cash Transaction Tax |
| D. | Fringe Benefit Tax |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1517. |
What is the Official name of India's ambitious "technology demonstrator" project informally called "Mangalyaan" ? |
| A. | Mission Mars |
| B. | Mission Red Planet |
| C. | Mars Orbiter Mission |
| D. | Mars Exploration Program |
| Answer» D. Mars Exploration Program | |
| 1518. |
owing is not a part of the alimentary canal? |
| A. | Mouth |
| B. | Stomach |
| C. | Small intestine |
| D. | lungs |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1519. |
As we all know Government is paying much attention to improve Public Distribution System (PDS) in our country. Which of the following have been the achievements of the PDS uptill now, owing to which Government wants to further improve it ? [Pick up correct statement(s).] After implementing PDS in India, no famine was reported. PDS was always there to give people at least the bare minimum to survive. A drought of 1987 was worst in this century but PDS played a vital role in overcoming the drought. Now PDS is feeding the poorest of the poor in this country. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 1520. |
Which of the following norms/practices adopted by the banks is/are launched to ensure that the money from illegal activities/sources does/do not come to banks and therefore, the economic health of the nation does not get affected ? Know your Customer Financial Inclusion Branchless Banking |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | Only 1 and 2 |
| E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 1521. |
Which of the following organisations has recently launched “Farmers’ Information Service via SMS” to help farmers in Gujarat state ? |
| A. | State Bank of India |
| B. | SIDBI |
| C. | Reliance Group of Industries |
| D. | NABARD |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1522. |
A two-day meeting of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was organized recently in— |
| A. | Thimpu |
| B. | Islamabad |
| C. | Kabul |
| D. | Dhaka |
| E. | New Delhi |
| Answer» B. Islamabad | |
| 1523. |
Which of the following is/are correct about the problems of Indian Agriculture ? Large agricultural subsidies are hampering productivity—enhancing investments. Irrigation infrastructure is in bad shape and needs immediate improvement. Frequent takeovers of fertile land by private companies and multinationals to launch big business complexes. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 1 and 2 |
| C. | Only 1 and 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1524. |
Which law officer shall have the right to speak in both the Houses of Parliament ? |
| A. | Solicitor General |
| B. | Advocate General |
| C. | Attorney General |
| D. | Legal Advisor |
| Answer» D. Legal Advisor | |
| 1525. |
Which of the following rivers is not in India ? |
| A. | Tapti |
| B. | Ural |
| C. | Mahi |
| D. | Mahanadi |
| E. | Penner |
| Answer» C. Mahi | |
| 1526. |
Which of the following statements about Agro and Allied activities is not correct ? |
| A. | Farmers do not get adequate credit for purchase of cattle |
| B. | There is a need to improve breed and genetic characteristics of the cattle folk |
| C. | India has huge forest cover and also degraded and marshy land which can be used for productive purposes |
| D. | India is the 10th largest producer of medicinal and aromatic plants. But the products are not of commercial value |
| E. | Animal husbandry plays an important role in providing sustainability under Rain fed conditions |
| Answer» D. India is the 10th largest producer of medicinal and aromatic plants. But the products are not of commercial value | |
| 1527. |
As per existing policy, new foreign investments in manufacturing of which of the following is not allowed ? |
| A. | White cement |
| B. | Plastic goods |
| C. | Cigarette and Cigars |
| D. | Polythene bags |
| E. | Pesticides |
| Answer» D. Polythene bags | |
| 1528. |
Who represented India in 17th Summit of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) held in November 2011 in Maldives? |
| A. | Smt. Pratibha Patil |
| B. | Smt. Sonia Gandhi |
| C. | Dr. Manrnohan Singh |
| D. | Shri Pranab Mukherjee |
| E. | Shri P. Chidambaram |
| Answer» D. Shri Pranab Mukherjee | |
| 1529. |
Which of the following states launched a special scheme under which 10 kg of whole wheat flour is sold at a fixed price of Rs. 139 through its select outlets ? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Kerala | |
| 1530. |
Which of the following is a Horticulture Crop ? |
| A. | Paddy |
| B. | Wheat |
| C. | Mango |
| D. | Bajara |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Bajara | |
| 1531. |
As per existing norms and policies of the RBI, Banks are required to advance how much of their total advances to priority sectors ? |
| A. | 0.3 |
| B. | 0.35 |
| C. | 0.4 |
| D. | 0.25 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. 0.25 | |
| 1532. |
Which of the following countries in India’s neighbourhood has agreed that Indians staying in the border areas will be allowed to visit up to 16 km. inside its boundary without obtaining visa/permits? |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | Nepal |
| C. | China |
| D. | Myanmar |
| E. | Pakistan |
| Answer» E. Pakistan | |
| 1533. |
Which of the following agencies/bodies controls Football matches at international levels ? |
| A. | FIFA |
| B. | BCCI |
| C. | ATP |
| D. | MCC |
| E. | FEDAI |
| Answer» B. BCCI | |
| 1534. |
Which of the following terms is not used in the game of Hockey ? |
| A. | Centre |
| B. | Downswing |
| C. | Drop pass |
| D. | Goal line |
| E. | Blue line |
| Answer» C. Drop pass | |
| 1535. |
Which of the following is a Horticulture product ? |
| A. | Sugarcane |
| B. | Wheat |
| C. | Rose |
| D. | Cotton |
| E. | Jatropha |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1536. |
A ultra mega solar power project is to be set up in Sambhar, Rajasthan for which a MoU has been signed recently. What will be the cumulative capacity of the plant which will be achieved in phases? |
| A. | 1000 MW |
| B. | 2000 MW |
| C. | 4000 MW |
| D. | 3000 MW |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1537. |
As per the guidelines issued by the RBI, banks are preparing for a service which will allow customers to withdraw upto Rs. 1,000 using their debit cards from notified shops/stores all over the country. All such shops/stores will have ‘POS’ terminals for the same. What is full form of the ‘POS’ ? |
| A. | Payment on Sale |
| B. | Power of Sale |
| C. | Point of Sale |
| D. | Payment Order Service |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Payment Order Service | |
| 1538. |
Connection or link to other documents or Web Pages that contain related information is called– |
| A. | dial-up |
| B. | electronic commerce |
| C. | hyperlink |
| D. | e-cash |
| E. | domain name |
| Answer» D. e-cash | |
| 1539. |
Which of the following carries out ‘Open Market Operations’ ? |
| A. | Finance Ministry |
| B. | External Affairs Ministry |
| C. | Reserve Bank of India |
| D. | Planning Commission |
| E. | Ministry of Commerce |
| Answer» D. Planning Commission | |
| 1540. |
Many times we read in newspapers that a company is planning to bring public issue. What does it mean ? Shares of the company will be issued only through public sector organizations like banks/central financial institutions etc. Shares of the company will be issued to general public only through primary market. This means some stakeholders/promoters are willing to leave the company. Hence, they wish to sell their stock to the general public. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 1541. |
The winter session of Parliament will start from _____ and conclude on _____ during which a heavy legislative agenda is on the cards. |
| A. | 20 Nov, 19 Dec |
| B. | 21 Nov, 20 Dec |
| C. | 22 Nov, 21 Dec |
| D. | 24 Nov, 23 Dec |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1542. |
Who amongst the following has recently taken over as the Chairman of the 19th Law Commission ? |
| A. | Mr. A. R. Lakshmanan |
| B. | Mr. P. V. Reddy |
| C. | Mr. Yashwant Sinha |
| D. | Mr. Ranjan Bharti Mittal |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Mr. Yashwant Sinha | |
| 1543. |
Which cup/trophy is associated with the game of cricket ? |
| A. | DCM Cup |
| B. | Ranji Trophy |
| C. | Nehru Gold Cup |
| D. | Merdeka Cup |
| E. | Davis Cup |
| Answer» C. Nehru Gold Cup | |
| 1544. |
Find out the sentence where a preposition should not have been used. |
| A. | He prevailed upon me to resign from my post |
| B. | I asked for a ticket |
| C. | we spent the whole day in playing cards |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. I asked for a ticket | |
| 1545. |
Prabha Rao was the Governor of which of the following States immediately prior to her death ? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Goa |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Himachal Pradesh | |
| 1546. |
Which of the following terms/trophies is related with the game of cricket ? |
| A. | Love |
| B. | Trump |
| C. | Grand slam |
| D. | Tee |
| E. | Ashes |
| Answer» F. | |
| 1547. |
M. K. Narayan has taken over as the Governor of— |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | West Bengal |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» E. None of these | |
| 1548. |
Which of the following organizations/ agencies is providing a US $ 850 million loan to India for the development of its infrastructure and Khadi industry ? |
| A. | World Bank |
| B. | European Union Finance Corporation |
| C. | Asian Development Bank |
| D. | Govt. of South Africa |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» D. Govt. of South Africa | |
| 1549. |
Who among the following has/have won gold medal for India in the 17th Asian Games in Incheon? |
| A. | Yogeshwar Dutt |
| B. | Jitu Rai |
| C. | Seema Punia |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1550. |
Amartya K. Sen emphasizes that having enough to eat depends on one very crucial factor. Which of the following is that factor ? |
| A. | Society’s system of entitlement |
| B. | Distribution of agricultural income |
| C. | Low poverty rates |
| D. | Structure of the family |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Distribution of agricultural income | |