General Awareness

The Kosi River is a major tributary of the Ganges that flows primarily through the state of Bihar. It is known for its frequent flooding and the devastating Kosi floods that have affected Bihar.

Tamil Nadu has been India's leading state in wind power generation for many years, with the largest installed capacity of wind farms. The state's geographical location and coastal areas provide ideal conditions for wind energy projects.

The Cheras dynasty ruled over the Kerala region in ancient South India. The Cholas were centered in Tamil Nadu, Rashtrakutas in central/southern India, and Palas in Bengal/Bihar, making the Cheras-Kerala match the correct pairing.

The 2008 Satyam Computer Services scandal, involving the buyout of Maytas Infrastructure, was India's biggest corporate governance failure. It exposed serious accounting fraud and became a landmark case for corporate governance reforms in India.

Correct Answer: lawn tennis

Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh

The National Horticulture Mission aimed to double the production of horticultural crops in India by 2012. This focused on increasing production of fruits, vegetables, and other horticultural products to meet growing domestic demand.

ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics) is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. It conducts research on agricultural systems in the dry tropical regions of Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

The Government of India had set a target to provide electricity to all villages and households by 2012 under various power sector initiatives. This was part of the broader goal of achieving universal electrification.

Correct Answer: Gujarat

The correct answer is $20.88 billion as reported by the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council for 2007-08. This figure represents the total export value of gems and jewellery from India during that fiscal year. The other options ($39 billion, $17.31 billion, $24.89 billion) are incorrect figures that don't match the official data.

Delhi attracted the maximum number of foreign tourists in 2007 due to its rich historical monuments, cultural heritage sites, and status as the national capital. The city's accessibility and tourism infrastructure made it the top destination. States like Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu also receive significant tourists but ranked lower than Delhi in 2007.

The Indian Institute of Petroleum is correctly located in Dehradun. The other options are incorrectly matched: Central Food Technological Research Institute is in Mysore (not Bangalore), National Environmental Engineering Research Institute is in Nagpur (not Bombay/Mumbai), and Central Leather Research Institute is in Chennai (not Kanpur).

Reliance Industries Limited was the largest Indian company by market capitalization during the 2008-2009 period, particularly after the oil discovery in KG basin boosted its valuation. While ONGC, SBI, and Infosys are all major companies, RIL held the top position by market cap at that time.

The Avian Influenza (bird flu) outbreak occurred in Assam and West Bengal during November-December 2008. These northeastern states reported the outbreak, leading to culling of poultry birds. The other state combinations mentioned did not have the outbreak during this specific period.

When RBI cuts the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), banks are required to keep less cash with the central bank, thereby increasing the amount of money available for lending. This increases liquidity in the banking system. CRR cuts are not directly related to exports - they are monetary policy tools to control money supply.

The weekly inflation data is released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, not by RBI, Ministry of Finance, or CSO. The Office of the Economic Advisor under this ministry publishes the weekly wholesale price index and inflation figures. Many students incorrectly assume RBI releases this data.

Timothy Geithner was nominated by President Barack Obama in 2009 to serve as the Treasury Secretary, making him headline news. He was later confirmed and served during the financial crisis. The other options are incorrect - he was never associated with World Bank, ECB, or US baseball.

Chandrayaan-1 was launched by PSLV C-11 (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle C-11) on October 22, 2008. This was the first Indian lunar mission. The other options are incorrect: INSAT 3 is a communication satellite series, CARTOSAT is an earth observation satellite, and PSLV C without the specific mission designation is incomplete.

India is the leading milk producing country in the world, contributing significantly to global milk production. This is primarily due to the success of Operation Flood and the White Revolution. India is not the leading producer of eggs (China leads), rice (China leads), or rubber (Thailand leads).

Hand in Hand 2008 was the first-ever Sino-Indian joint military exercise conducted on Indian soil, symbolizing improved military-to-military relations between the two countries. It was held in Belgaum, Karnataka. The other options describing it as a symbol or terrorist code are incorrect.

Correct Answer: Ministry of Finance

June 5 is observed as World Environment Day annually across the globe. It was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental protection. The other options are observed on different dates: World Health Day (April 7), World Thrift Day (October 31), and World Water Day (March 22).