General Knowledge - General Awareness Quiz - Questions and Answers, GK 2013

1. In 2013, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered pre-historic caves with rock paintings dating back to 12,000 years near ________?

a. Bhimbetka

b. Badami

c. Mahabalipuram

d. Betul

2. In 2013 (August, 2013), which of the following states cabinet approved 'Anti Black Magic and Superstition Ordinance'?

a. Andhra Pradesh

b. Maharastra

c. Kerala

d. Tamil Nadu

3. Jnanpith Awardee, Dr Ravuri Bharadwaj, who passed away in 2013, was an eminent writer in ________

a. Telugu

b. Konkani

c. Hindi

d. Bengali

4. Which of the following nations is/are members of the United of South American Nations (UNASUR)?
1.Argentina
2.Bolivia
3.Brazil
4.Uruguay
choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

a. Only 1, 2 & 4

b. Only 1, 2 & 3

c. Only 2, 3 & 4

d. 1, 2, 3 & 4

5. In October 2013, RBI cuts Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) by 50bps. The new MSF has been fixed at ________?

a. 9.50%

b. 9.00%

c. 8.50%

d. 8.00%

6. Who among the following is the chairman of the forum constituted for exchange of views between industry groups and government on tax related issues?

a. Dr Parthasarathi Shome

b. C Ranga Rajan

c. Kaushik Basu

d. Deepak Parekh

7. Which among the following Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) is granted with Maharatna status along with the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)?

a. Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFCL)

b. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

c. Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)

d. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

8. In 2013, in which among the following African country, a hostage crisis took place at a gas plant, which resulted in killing of several foreigners?

a. Algeria

b. Morocco

c. Niger

d. Nigeria

9. 'Malabar' is a bilateral naval field training exercise between India and ________ ?

a. Australia

b. Japan

c. USA

d. Russia

10. 'Indian Electrical Equipment Industry Mission Plan' is planned to be completed by which of the following years?

a. 2015

b. 2020

c. 2022

d. 2025

General Knowledge

1. World Geography -Test-01

2. World Geography -Test-02

3. World Geography -Test-03

4. Geography of India -Test-01

5. Geography of India -Test-02

6. Geography of India -Test-03

7. Geography of India -Test-04

8. Geography of India -Test-05

9. History of India - Test - 01

10. History of India - Test - 02

11. History of India - Test - 03

12. History of India - Test - 04

13. History of India - Test - 05

14. History of India - Test - 06

15. History of India - Test - 07

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