GK Quiz for SSC CGL Examination 2014

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Q1). The International Designator, also known as COSPAR designation, is an international naming convention for ___?

A. Typhoons

B. Rockets

C. Galaxies

D. Satellites

Answer: D

Description: The International Designator, also known as COSPAR designation, is an international naming convention for satellites.

Q2). The “Ninety East Ridge” is a submarine volcanic ridge located in __?

A. Atlantic Ocean

B. Indian Ocean

C. Pacific Ocean

D. Arctic Ocean

Answer: B

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Q3).  In the context to India’s wild life, the flying fox is a __?

A. Vulture

B. Stork

C. Bat

D. Kite

Answer: C

Description: Bats of the genus Pteropus are commonly known as the fruit bat or flying foxes among other colloquial names.

Q4). The Sangai Festival is organized in __?

A. Manipur

B. Assam

C. Mijoram

D. Nagaland

Answer: A

Description: The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30.

Q5). The “Helmand Province” of Afghanistan is famous for cultivation of __:

A. Wheat

B. Cotton

C. Opium

D. Tobacco

Answer: C

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Q6). Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a trade agreement under negotiation between European Union and __?

A. USA

B. Japan

C. Canada

D. Russia

Answer: A

Description: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is a trade agreement that is presently being negotiated between the European Union and the United States.

Q7). 1st Indian woman awarded an Olympic medal ?

A. Shikha Datta

B. Karnam Malleswari

C. Kalineni

D. None of the Above

Answer: B

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Q8). Which among the following river does not flow from east to west?

A. Tapi

B. Narmada

C. Mahi

D. Krishna

Answer: D

Description: As Tapi, Narmda and Mahi are rivers which flows from Rift Valley but Krishna river Flows from West to East

Q9).  The most potent greenhouse gas among the following is __?

A. CO2

B. Methane

C. Water Vapor

D. Ozone

Answer: C

Description: The most potent greenhouse gas is water vapour, which causes about 36-70% of the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide (9-26%), methane (4-9%) and Ozone (3-7%) are other major greenhouse gases.

Q10). The annual “Royal Kathima Ceremony” is associated with which of the following religions?

A. Buddhism

B. Parsi

C. Sikhism

D. Jainism

Answer: A

Description: The Royal Kathima Ceremony is observed every year by Buddhist. The main purpose of the ceremony is not merely for religious belief but also to strengthen the relationship between Thailand and other countries.

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