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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a banking/finance related term?

  1. Credit wrap
  2. EMI
  3. Held to Maturity
  4. Diffusion
  5. Exposure limit
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently agreed to allow foreign direct investment in the field of mobile television services. Upto what extent FDI is allowed in this field ?

  1. 50%
  2. 60%
  3. 64%
  4. 70%
  5. 74%
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As per the performance assessment data released by the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) in January 2008. Which of the following sectors registered a growth of 3·6 per cent?

  1. Agriculture Sector
  2. Banking Sector
  3. Tourism Sector
  4. Aviation Services Sector
  5. None of these
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As per the news published in some newspapers magazines two PSUs National Thermal Power Corporation and Coal India Ltd. are going to float a joint venture 'SPV'. What is the full form of 'SPV' ?

  1. Small Power Venture
  2. Special Purpose Vehicle
  3. Special Power Venture
  4. Small Purpose Vehicle
  5. None of these
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is the name of very violent and serious types of winds which bring lot of disaster?

  1. Trade winds
  2. Hurricane
  3. Cirrus
  4. Stratus
  5. None of these
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Global Employment Trends Report 2008 published by the International Labour Organization has indicated that there may be increase in global unemployment. What according to them is/are the major reasons of this possibility?

  1. Turmoil in Credit Markets all over the world.
  2. Rise in oil prices in international market.
  3. Civil unrest in some under and undeveloped nations.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 3
  4. Only 1 and 2
  5. None of these
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As we have noticed many banks of Indian origin are opening offices/branches in foreign countries. Why is this trend emerging at a very fast pace ?

  1. These Banks wish to provide banking facilities to foreigners as banking facilities are not plenty in many foreign countries. India wants to take an advantage of the situation.
  2. These banks wish to help Indian firms to acquire funds at internationally competitive rates.
  3. These banks wish to promote trade and investment between India and other countries.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 3
  4. All 1, 2 and 3
  5. Only 2 and 3
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As per the reports published in the newspapers Indian Rupee is now fully accepted in Asian countries like, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia etc. What does it really mean?

  1. Anybody from Asian country can purchase Indian Rupee and keep it in his/her bank account in his/her country without any restrictions.
  2. Now people in these nations are not required to go for a double conversion first in dollar and then in rupee.
  3. People travelling European/Asian countries can make their payments in rupee anywhere without any problem.
  1. Only 1 is correct
  2. Only 2 is correct
  3. Only 3 is correct
  4. All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
  5. None of these
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Winter Olympic 2014 were held in

  1. Paris
  2. Tokyo
  3. London
  4. Russia
  5. None of these
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Many economists, bankers and researchers in India often advocate that banks should equip themselves for new challenges. These challenges are in which of the following shapes/forms?

  1. As Indian economy is getting increasingly integrated with the rest of the world the demand of the Corporate banking is likely to change in terms of size, composition of services and also the quality.
  2. The growing foreign trade in India will have to be financed by the local banks.
  3. Foreigners are habitual of the comforts provided by the technology. India has to do a lot in this reference.
  1. Only 1 is correct
  2. Only 2 is correct
  3. Only 3 is correct
  4. All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
  5. None of these
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

‘Long Walk to Freedom’ is a book written by

  1. Sonia Gandhi
  2. L. K. Advani
  3. Nelson Mandela
  4. Benazir Bhutto
  5. Nawaz Sheriff
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As per the targets for 11th plan educated unemployment is to be reduced to which of the following levels?

  1. 5%
  2. 6%
  3. 7%
  4. 8%
  5. 9%
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Very often we read about the Doha Ministerial Conference 2001 in reference to WTO negotiations. What were the major issues over which nations were of different opinions?

  1. Providing subsidy to agriculture.
  2. Export of patented drugs/medicines by developed nations.
  3. Restriction on natural movement of people from one nation to other.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 3
  4. Both 1 and 3
  5. None of these
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘Economic Nightmare of India’?

  1. Morarji Desai
  2. K. Rajeshwar Rao
  3. Charan Singh
  4. Jyoti Basu
  5. None of these
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following countries is trying to launch a Satellite to study the sun?

  1. USA
  2. India
  3. Russia
  4. China
  5. None of these
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The general elections took place in which of the following countries in March 2008 ?

  1. Iran
  2. Iraq
  3. Afghanistan
  4. Myanmar
  5. Sri Lanka
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A meeting of the European Leaders was held in January 2008 at which of the following places to discuss 'Global Economic Turmoil'?

  1. London
  2. New Delhi
  3. New York
  4. Tokyo
  5. Milan
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Castro Sibling is the new President of-

  1. Romania
  2. Cuba
  3. Israel
  4. Venezuela
  5. None of these
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Jang Hyun Jong who was adjudged as the 'Asian Hockey Player of the year' is from-

  1. China
  2. Singapore
  3. South Korea
  4. India
  5. None of these
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A National Development Fund was created by the Government of India a few years ago. What was the purpose of the fund?

  1. Boost investment in social sector projects to promote education, healthcare and
    employment.
  2. Capital investments in selected profitable PSEs to yield adequate returns.
  3. To fund revision in pay structure of Central Government employees.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 3
  4. Both 1 and 2
  5. None of these
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Kosovo declared itself independent from which of the following countries?

  1. Ukraine
  2. Croatia
  3. Serbia
  4. None of these
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

India recently signed a pact with which of the following countries on solving the problems of Indian labour in that country?

  1. Iran
  2. UAE
  3. Malaysia
  4. Kuwait
  5. None of these
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who amongst the following is the winner of Padma Vibhushan Awards given away in 2008?

  1. Rahul Gandhi
  2. Priya Dutt
  3. Vinod Dua
  4. Ratan Tata
  5. None of these
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following films was adjudged 'Best Film' in 14th Star Screen Awards given away in January 2008?

  1. Om Shanti Om
  2. Guru
  3. Taare Zameen Par
  4. Jab We Met
  5. Chak De India
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Technology Mission on Cotton was launched during Xth plan. The scheme was designed to get increase in production of cotton by which of the following levels by the end of the plan?

  1. 100 lakh bales
  2. 150 lakh bales
  3. 175 lakh bales
  4. 200 lakh bales
  5. None of these
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