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

Which Indian university has been named the top university in India, according to 2018 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings?

  1. IIT-Kharagpur

  2. IIT-Kanpur

  3. Mc-Bangalore

  4. HT-Bombay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore was the top-ranked Indian university in the 2018 THE rankings. 'Mc-Bangalore' is a garbled reference to IISc Bangalore.

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

Sierra ODC Building has been organized as the world's second highest green building in the year 2017 is located in which city of Tamilnadu_____________.

  1. Chennai

  2. Coimbatore

  3. Thiruchirapalli

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

The Sierra ODC building, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is recognized for its green building certifications.

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

Which is the highest ranking post among the following?

  1. Chief of the Air Staff

  2. Judge of the Supreme Court

  3. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

  4. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Order of Precedence in India, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha holds a higher rank than the Chief of the Air Staff or a Judge of the Supreme Court.

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

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

  1. Bombay

  2. Madras

  3. Calcutta

  4. Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.