Q.1:- For which one of the following is Planimeter used ? [CDS Exams 2008]
- To know the surface area on a map
- To know the distance on a map
- To know the direction on a map
- To know the height of places on a map
Q.2:- Who is the author of the book “Mein Kampf” ?
- Adolf Hitler
- Winston Churchill
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Joseph Stalin
Q.3:- Who amongst the following is the author of the book “Animal’s People” ?
- S. Naipaul
- Indra Sinha
- Kiran Desai
- Anita Desai
Q.4:- Who is the author of the book “Naked Triangle” ?
- K. Narayan
- Khushwant Singh
- Balwant Gargi
- Vikram Seth
Q.5:- The book “Satanic Verses” was written by ?
- Salman Rushdie
- Gunnar Myrdal
- Agatha Christie
- William Golding
Q.6:- “My Name is Red” an international bestseller is written by Nobel Laureate ?
- Orhan Pamuk
- Harold Pinter
- Herta Mulle
- Doris Lessing
Q.7:- Who amongst the following is the author of the book “Gandhi: A Spiritual Journey” ?
- V. Kamath
- Mark Tully
- Ramchandra Gandhi
- N. Raj
Q.8:- Which of the following books is written by Aung San Suu Kyi ?
- The Power and the Glory
- My Childhood Days
- Against the Grain
- Freedom from Fear
Q.9:- Who amongst the following is the author of the book “A Better India : A Better World” ?
- Rangarajan
- NR Narayan Murthy
- Madhavan Nair
- Anil Kakodkar
Q.10:- Who among the following is the founder of the “Bachpan Bachao Andolan” ? [NDA and NA (I) Exams 2016]
- Shantha Sinha
- Kailash Satyarthi
- Aruna Roy
- Anil Agarwal
Q.11:- “The Light of Asia” is written by ?
- Walpola Rahula
- B.R. Ambedkar
- Edwin Arnold
- Jack Kornfield
Q.12:- Ustad Nisar Hussain Khan earned distinction in which of the following fields ?
- Instrumental Music
- Dancing
- Vocal Music
- Classical Dance
Q.13:- Who among the following was the first Chief of the Air Staff ?
- Sir Ronald Lvelaw Champman
- Moolgavkar
- Sir Thomas Elmhirst
- Sir Gerald Gibbs
Q.14:- Dr. M.S. Swaminathan distinguished himself in which of the following fields ? [Railways Exams 1994]
- Nuclear Physics
- Agriculture
- Astrophysics
- Medicine
Q.15:- Which of the following is not associated with vocal music ? [NABARD Exams 1991]
- Pandit Jasraj
- Mallikarjun Mansur
- Kishori Amonkar
- Shiv Kumar Sharma
Q.16:- Thillana is a format of ?
- Kuchipudi
- Bharatnatyam
- Odissi
- Kathak
Q.17:- Who amongst the following cine star of India became the first upon whom Malaysian title “Datuk” was conferred ?
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Akshay Khanna
- Salman Khan
Q.18:- Ratha Yatra (Car Festival) is famous festival in ?
- Maharashtra
- West Bengal
- Odisha
- Rajasthan
Q.19:- Arjuna Award is given for ? [SSC Exam 1994]
- Bravery on battlefield
- Outstanding performance in sports
- Exceptional service in emergency
- Exceptional service of slum dwellers
Q.20:- B.C. Roy Award is given in the field of ? [Railways 1995]
- Journalism
- Medicine
- Music
- Environment
Q.21:- “Global 500” awards are given for the outstanding achievement in which of the following fields ? [Bank PO Exam 1994]
- Population Control
- Campaign Against Drugs
- Campaign Against AIDS
- Protection of Environment
Q.22:- Who has been awarded the first Lifetime Achievement Award for his / her contribution in the field of Cinema ?
- Ashok Kumar
- Hou Hsiohsein
- Akiro Burosova
- Bernardo Burtolucci
Q.23:- National Defence Day is observed on ?
- March 3rd
- July 10th
- September 24th
- December 28th
Q.24:- World Diabetes Day is celebrated every year on ?
- November 14th
- November 15th
- November 16th
- November 17th
Q.25:- India first won the Olympic Hockey gold at ? [MBA Exam 1994]
- London
- Berlin
- Amsterdam
- Los Angeles
