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Multiple choice general knowledge

As per India's national population policy, 2000, by which one of the following years is it our long-term objective to acheive population stabilization ?

  1. 2025

  2. 2035

  3. 2045

  4. 2055
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India's National Population Policy 2000 set a long-term objective to achieve population stabilization by 2045. The policy had immediate, medium-term, and long-term goals, with 2045 being the target year for achieving a stable population consistent with sustainable development.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The region of Kerala where evergreen forests are seen:

  1. Silent Valley

  2. Munnar

  3. Wayanad

  4. Nelliyampathi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Silent Valley in Kerala is renowned for its pristine evergreen forests. It is part of the Western Ghats and represents one of the last remaining tracts of tropical evergreen forest in Kerala, known for its rich biodiversity and endemic species.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The hottest place in Kerala is:

  1. Punalur

  2. Palakkad

  3. Ernakulam

  4. Malappuram
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Punalur, located in the Kollam district of Kerala, is known as one of the hottest places in the state. Situated in the eastern part of the district near the Western Ghats, it experiences higher temperatures compared to coastal areas of Kerala.

Multiple choice general knowledge

NASDAQ is acronym for

  1. North American Share Dealers Association Quotes

  2. National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

  3. National All Stocks Dealers Automated Quotations

  4. Network of Acquired Securities Distribution Application Quotations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

NASDAQ stands for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. It is the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization, based in New York City, and known for listing many technology companies.

Multiple choice general knowledge

IMF stands for

  1. International Machinery Fund

  2. International Monetary Fund

  3. Indian Machinery Fund

  4. Indian Monetary Fund
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

IMF stands for International Monetary Fund, established in 1944. It is an international organization headquartered in Washington D.C. that promotes global monetary cooperation, financial stability, and international trade.

Multiple choice general knowledge

SEC means..

  1. Securities & Exchange Commission

  2. Stock Exchange Commission

  3. Script Exchange Commission

  4. Special Exchange Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SEC stands for Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating securities markets and protecting investors. It was created by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 following the stock market crash of 1929.

Multiple choice general knowledge

NSE stands for

  1. National Stock Exchange

  2. National Script Exchange

  3. Network of Stock Exchange

  4. Non Stock Exchange
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

NSE stands for National Stock Exchange, which is the leading stock exchange in India. It was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Mumbai. NSE is the fourth largest stock exchange in the world by trading volume.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is the author of 'Oliver Twist'?

  1. George Orwell

  2. Charles Dickens

  3. Sir Walter Scott

  4. William Golding
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Charles Dickens is the author of 'Oliver Twist', published in 1837-1839. The novel tells the story of an orphan boy's journey through the dark underworld of Victorian London. Dickens is known for his social commentary and vivid characters.

Multiple choice general knowledge

NYSE is is acronym for

  1. New York Stock Exchange

  2. New York Scripts Exchange

  3. National York Securities Exchange

  4. none
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

NYSE stands for New York Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization. It is located on Wall Street in New York City and facilitates trading of stocks and other securities.