General Awareness Practice Question and Answer
8Q: Who was the first englishman to sail around the world? 1966 05b5cc672e4d2b4197774c0b4
5b5cc672e4d2b4197774c0b4- 1Magellanfalse
- 2Sir Francis Draketrue
- 3Juan Sebastian Elcanofalse
- 4Henry Hudsonfalse
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Answer : 2. "Sir Francis Drake"
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Answer: B) Sir Francis Drake Explanation: Sir Francis Drake was the first Englishman to sail around the world.
Q: In Cricket the two sets of wickets are 1964 05b5cc6a6e4d2b4197774cd13
5b5cc6a6e4d2b4197774cd13- 122 yards aparttrue
- 224 yards apartfalse
- 320 yards apartfalse
- 421 yards apartfalse
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Answer : 1. "22 yards apart"
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Answer: A) 22 yards apart Explanation: According to the rules and regulations of cricket, the height of the stumps must be of 28 inches or 71.12 cms. The total distance between the off stump and leg stump should be 9 inches or 22.86 cms. 1. Width and pitching. Two sets of wickets shall be pitched opposite and parallel to each other at a distance of 22 yards/20.12 meters.
Q: Which city has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s 2017 Cost of Living Survey ? 1954 05b5cc6d4e4d2b4197774e56e
5b5cc6d4e4d2b4197774e56e- 1Zurichfalse
- 2Laundatrue
- 3Germanyfalse
- 4Toykofalse
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Answer : 2. "Launda"
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Answer: B) Launda Explanation: Luanda, the capital of Angola, has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s 23rd annual Cost of Living Survey. Hong Kong has acquired 2nd position, followed by Tokyo, Zurich, Singapore, Seoul and Geneva. From India, Mumbai is the most expensive city for expatriates that has ranked 57th on the list, followed by New Delhi (99), Chennai (135), Bangalore (166) and Kolkata (184). The Mercer’s survey includes 209 cities across five continents. The world’s least expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer’s survey, are Tunis (209), Bishkek (208) and Skopje (206). Mercer’s authoritative survey is one of the world’s most comprehensive, and is designed to help multinational companies and governments determine compensation allowances for their expatriate employees.
Q: The first NBA Basketball School has been opened in which city ? 1950 05b5cc6fbe4d2b4197774f09a
5b5cc6fbe4d2b4197774f09a- 1Delhifalse
- 2Bengalurufalse
- 3Mumbaitrue
- 4Hyderabadfalse
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Answer : 3. "Mumbai"
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Answer: C) Mumbai Explanation: The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced the launch of NBA Basketball School, a network of tuition-based basketball development programs around the world open to international male and female players ages 6-18 in Mumbai.
Q: Headquarters of Competition Commission of India (CCI) is in 1941 05b5cc62ae4d2b4197774b8bd
5b5cc62ae4d2b4197774b8bd- 1New Delhitrue
- 2Hyderabadfalse
- 3Bangalorefalse
- 4Kolkatafalse
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Answer : 1. "New Delhi"
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Answer: A) New Delhi Explanation: Competition Commission of India (CCI) was established on 14th October 2003. It headquarters in New Delhi.
Q: Special row reserved by which airlines for solo women passengers in 2017 ? 1939 05b5cc71ee4d2b4197774f5bd
5b5cc71ee4d2b4197774f5bd- 1AirIndiafalse
- 2Vistarafalse
- 3Airasianafalse
- 4SpiceJettrue
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Answer : 4. "SpiceJet"
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Answer: D) SpiceJet Explanation:
Q: Which of the following is India’s first indigenously developed nuclear powered submarine ? 1927 05b5cc718e4d2b4197774f4db
5b5cc718e4d2b4197774f4db- 1INS Arihanttrue
- 2INS Vikrantfalse
- 3INS Sindhurakshakfalse
- 4INS Trikhandfalse
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Answer : 1. "INS Arihant"
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Answer: A) INS Arihant Explanation:
Q: The study of the weather is known as 1923 05b5cc655e4d2b4197774bd80
5b5cc655e4d2b4197774bd80- 1Weatherologyfalse
- 2Siesmologyfalse
- 3Meteorologytrue
- 4Pulmologyfalse
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Answer : 3. "Meteorology"
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Answer: C) Meteorology Explanation: Meteorology is the study of weather and Earth's atmosphere. Climatology is another term used to describe the study of weather. Studying the weather is not only useful for determining if you'll need an umbrella for the day. While forecasting is an important aspect of studying weather, understanding weather patterns provides valuable information about the status of the planet.

