Indian General Knowledge for Bank Clerk Exams

Cuttack was the capital of Orissa (now Odisha) until 1948, when Bhubaneswar became the new capital. The question specifically asks for the former capital, making Cuttack the correct answer. Bhubaneswar is the current capital, not the former one.

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is the largest desert in India located in Rajasthan. Sahara and Kalahari are in Africa, while Chambal is a river in India, not a desert.

Himachal Pradesh State Day is observed on April 15 every year, commemorating the day in 1948 when Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state. This date marks the state's formation anniversary.

Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) is the Anglo-Irish author who wrote 'Gulliver's Travels' (1726), a seminal satirical novel. The option has a typo ('Jonthan') but is clearly the correct choice. 'Traveller Gulliver' is the fictional character, not the author, while 'Noman Angel' and 'Dom Dorres' are fabricated names.

In cricket terminology, a "duck" means when a batsman is dismissed without scoring any runs (zero). Being "duck out" specifically refers to getting out without scoring. This is different from other types of dismissal where the batsman may have scored runs.

A standard chess board has 8 rows and 8 columns of squares, totaling 64 squares (8 × 8 = 64). This includes the alternating light and dark colored squares that players use to move pieces according to the rules of chess.

Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were first used experimentally in India in 1982 for the by-election in the Paravur constituency of Kerala. This pilot project paved the way for gradual adoption across the country.

Aurangabad city in Maharashtra is situated on the banks of the Kham River (also known as the Kaum River). The river flows through the city and is part of the Godavari river basin system.

The National Sugar Research Centre, known as the Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research (IISR), is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is a premier research institution dedicated to sugarcane research and development in India.

Devika Rani was the first recipient of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1969. As a pioneering actress and co-founder of Bombay Talkies, she was recognized for her immense contribution to Indian cinema during the 1930s-1940s.

Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken primarily in the state of Assam, particularly in the Bodoland Territorial Region districts. It is one of the scheduled languages of India and the official language of the Bodoland territorial administration.

Kalapakkam in Tamil Nadu is a major nuclear power plant site and plutonium production facility in India. It houses the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) and BARC facilities involved in nuclear fuel reprocessing and plutonium production for India's nuclear program.

Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh was inaugurated by UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi in 2009. It is one of India's largest private ports developed by the CVR Group and is a deep-water port on the eastern coast.

Approximately 64% of India's population depends on agriculture as their primary source of livelihood. This includes farmers, agricultural laborers, and those engaged in allied activities like dairy, fisheries, and forestry.

Serena Williams won the Women's Singles title at the 2008 Australian Open, defeating Maria Sharapova in the final. This was her first Australian Open title and part of her remarkable Grand Slam career.

When Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) is burnt, it produces dioxins (specifically, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins). Dioxins are highly toxic and persistent environmental pollutants that can cause serious health problems including cancer, reproductive issues, and immune system damage.

Dr. Ram Baran Yadav was the first President of Nepal, serving from 2008 to 2015. He was elected after Nepal became a federal democratic republic, ending the 240-year-old monarchy. A medical doctor by profession, he represented the Nepali Congress party.

Dr. B. Ramesh Babu, a renowned cardiologist from Andhra Pradesh, won the B.C. Roy National Award for 2006. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in the medical field and was presented to him on July 1, 2008, for his contributions to cardiac care and medical services.

ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is India's space agency. Its chairman is appointed by the government and changes periodically. Madhavan Nair served as ISRO Chairman from 2003-2009, making this answer correct for that timeframe.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is a constitutional authority established under Article 148. The CAG is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal and can only be removed from office in like manner and on like ground as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

The Secretary-General is the chief administrative officer of the United Nations. Ban Ki-moon from South Korea served as UN Secretary-General from 2007-2016, making him the correct answer for that period. The position has since changed hands.

Nitric acid is sometimes referred to as 'Aqua Fortis' in historical and industrial contexts. The term 'Aqua Gold' appears to be a confusion between 'Aqua Fortis' (strong water - nitric acid) and 'Aqua Regia' (royal water - mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acids that can dissolve gold). Among the options, nitric acid is the closest match.

The Golden Quadrilateral is a major highway project connecting four major metropolitan cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. It forms a quadrilateral of approximately 5,846 km of national highways, aimed at improving road connectivity across India.