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Which of the following is the oldest share market in India ?

  1. Bombay

  2. Madras

  3. Calcutta

  4. Delhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Bombay stock exchange is the oldest share market in India. 
  • It was established in 1875 in Mumbai and is one of the oldest markets in Asia.
  • It lists close to 6,000 companies making it one of the largest exchanges in the world.
Multiple choice superlatives (biggest, highest, largest, smallest) : india and world superlatives and first in india and world general knowledge

The highest position in the country an IAS officer can aspire for is

  1. Governor RBI

  2. Cabinet Secretary

  3. Home Secretary

  4. Foreign Secretary
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Cabinet Secretary is the senior-most civil servant in the Government of India and the head of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). While other positions like Governor of RBI or Home Secretary are high-ranking, they are not the highest administrative post an IAS officer can attain.

Multiple choice superlatives (biggest, highest, largest, smallest) : india and world superlatives and first in india and world general knowledge

The fastest rate of growth in terms of income generated has been recorded in the past couple of decades, in the:

  1. Agricultural sector

  2. Industrial sector

  3. Services sector

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The services sector has consistently been the fastest-growing sector in the Indian economy over the last few decades, contributing significantly to the GDP. Agriculture and industry have grown at slower rates compared to the services sector.

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The highest per capita emitter of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil and cement manufacture, in the world is ______.

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Qatar

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Qatar, with 55.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person, has the highest footprint globally, about 10 times the global average. This is due to large scale burning of fossil fuel which is available cheaply as compared to other nations.

Multiple choice superlatives (biggest, highest, largest, smallest) : india and world superlatives and first in india and world general knowledge

In which state or union territory is the literacy rate highest in the country?

  1. Delhi

  2. Chandigarh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kerala has consistently maintained the highest literacy rate among all states and union territories in India according to census data. It is well known for its focus on social development and education.

Multiple choice superlatives (biggest, highest, largest, smallest) : india and world superlatives and first in india and world general knowledge

The highest literacy rate in India is observed in the state of

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As established in census records, Kerala consistently holds the highest literacy rate in India. The other states listed have significantly lower literacy rates compared to Kerala.