General Awareness - 4 (Railway Apprentice)

Correct option is (3).

Correct option is (3).

The Sivaramakrishnan Committee was indeed formed in 2014 to recommend a suitable location for the new capital city of Andhra Pradesh after the state's bifurcation. The committee evaluated various locations and ultimately recommended Amaravati. Option A is historically accurate.

Vistara was indeed the name chosen for the joint venture airline between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), launched in 2015. The name Vistara is derived from the Sanskrit word 'vistaar' meaning 'limitless expanse.' Option C is correct.

ICICI Bank became the first bank in India to launch the EMI (Equated Monthly Installment) facility on debit cards, allowing customers to convert purchases into monthly installments. This was a significant innovation in retail banking. Option D is correct.

The Forward Markets Commission (FMC) was established in 1953 as the regulatory body for forward markets in commodities trading in India. It was later merged with SEBI in 2015. Option A correctly states 1953 as the formation year.

Bhubaneswar (also spelled Bhubneshwar) is the capital city of the Indian state of Odisha (formerly known as Orissa). It is an ancient city with significant religious and historical importance, particularly for Hindu temples. Option A is correct.

Mohiniyattam (also spelled Mohiniattam) is a classical dance form that originated in Kerala. It is characterized by graceful movements and is traditionally performed by women. The dance gets its name from Mohini, the female avatar of Lord Vishnu. Option A is correct.

Asia is the largest continent on Earth by both land area and population. It covers approximately 30% of Earth's total land area and is home to about 60% of the world's population. Option A is correct. Africa is the second-largest, followed by North America.

San Francisco is famously known as the 'City of the Golden Gates' due to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge that spans the Golden Gate strait. The bridge is one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco and the United States. Option A is correct.

Article 81(1)(b) of the Constitution caps the Lok Sabha at 530 elected from states, plus up to 20 members nominated by the President to represent Union Territories. This ensures UTs have voice in the lower house without overrepresentation. The current actual number is lower, but 20 is the constitutional maximum.

Correct option is (4).

Kerala achieved 100% family coverage under PMJDY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana) ahead of other states, driven by strong grassroots banking network and high literacy. The scheme launched in 2014 aimed at financial inclusion; Kerala's cooperative banking structure accelerated adoption.

The Reserve Bank of India became a state-owned institution in 1949.

Seven fundamental rights were originally provided by the Constitution of India.
1. Right to equality
2. Right to freedom
3. Right against exploitation
4. Right to freedom of religion
5. Cultural and educational rights
6. Right to constitutional remedies
7. Right to education