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GK (2009)

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Which of the following options is the nation's biggest firm by sales and market capitalisation?

  1. Reliance Industries (RIL)

  2. Tata Motors

  3. ONGC

  4. IOCL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reliance Industries (RIL)

Reliance Industries (RIL) in Nov 2009 announced the first discovery of oil in _______ which will add significantly to its hydrocarbon reserves.

  1. the Cambay Basin

  2. the Godavari basin

  3. the Cauvery Basin

  4. the Krishna Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

the Cambay Basin

Offshore MA oil field in the KG basin off India's east coast of RIL is producing around _____ barrels of oil per day.

  1. 11000

  2. 10000

  3. 1100

  4. 1000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

11000

Who has received the 2009 GD Birla Award for scientific research in theories of computation and algorithm ?

  1. IIT professor Manindra Agrawal

  2. IIT professor Mahindra Agarwal

  3. IIT professor Moninder Kumar

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IIT professor Manindra Agrawal

Which of the following options is RIL's second major oil find after the offshore MA field in the Krishna Godavari (KG) basin off India's east coast ?

  1. The Cambay basin

  2. The Cauvery Basin

  3. Both 1 and 2 above

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

the Cambay Basin

Indian Coast Guard is responsible for securing territorial waters extending to _____ miles off the Indian shores.

  1. 12

  2. 10

  3. 9

  4. 8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

12

What does LTTE stand for?

  1. Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

  2. Liberation Tamil of Tiger Eelam

  3. Land Tigers of Tamil Eelam

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam

Under the supervision of which of the following options Indian Coast Guard secures the territorial water?

  1. Indian Navy

  2. Indian Army

  3. Indian Air Force

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Navy has been brought into the folds of the coastal security mechanism and entrusted with the overall responsibility of maritime security including coastal and offshore security. The Indian Coast Guard has been assigned the additional responsibility of patrolling the territorial waters as well as coordinating between the central and state agencies.

The two vessels, CGS Varaha and Vigraha, equipped with helicopters and rapid fire machine guns were given to Sri Lanka in _____ on lease when Colombo was preparing for the offensive against the LTTE.

  1. 2005

  2. 2006

  3. 2007

  4. 2008


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

2007

What does FTA stand for?

  1. Free Trade Agreement

  2. Foreign Trade Agreement

  3. Free Traders Associatiion

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Free Trade Agreement

In Nov 2009, Indian Navy planned to set up a forward operating base at _____ as part of its plan to fortify coastal security after the Mumbai terror attack.

  1. Digha, West Bengal

  2. Paradip, Orissa

  3. Puri, Orissa

  4. Chandipur, Orissa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Paradip, Orissa

The Indian Govt, in Nov 2009, decided to commission an Indian Coast Guard station at ______ in Maharashtra as a measure to strengthen coastal security.

  1. Mumbai

  2. Karwar

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Karwar

In Nov 2009, Moser Baer India planned to invest as much as _____ over the next 10 years to expand its solar photovoltaic manufacturing facilities in Chennai and Hyderabad as the Delhi - based company eyes exciting opportunities in solar energy.

  1. Rs. 23000 crore

  2. Rs. 2300 crore

  3. Rs. 230 crore

  4. Rs. 23 crore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rs. 23000 crore

Which of the following options is the country's 4th Naval Command Headquarters and India's first state - of - the art integrated naval base which has been developed into one of the biggest coast guard bases on the Indian Ocean?

  1. Karwar

  2. Vishakhapatnam

  3. Paradip

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karwar

What does TACDE stand for?

  1. Tactics and Army Combat Development Establishment

  2. Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment

  3. Training and Air Combat Development Establishment

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment

In recognition of distinguished service to the nation, President presented the Presidential Standards to _____ at AF station Gwalior on Nov 10, 2009.

  1. TACDE

  2. Squadron 47

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

TACDE and Squadron 47

In which of the following years, TACDE, where the Indian Air Force trains its best warriors was set up?

  1. 2001

  2. 1974

  3. 1971

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

1971

In which of the following places is Ambaji temple situated?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A

It is situated in Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 2001 metre. It offers stunning views of the Doon valley and Shivalik mountain ranges located on a horseshoe shaped ridge. It is known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations'. Name the place.

  1. Mussoorie

  2. Shimla

  3. Nainital

  4. Dehradun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mussoorie

The place is the abode of Lord Venkateshwara, the Lord of Seven Hills. An important pilgrimage centre, it draws lakhs of pilgrims every day. Name the place.

  1. Tirupati

  2. Puri

  3. Kalighat

  4. Tarapith


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tirupati

In which of the following places Gandhi Ashram is situated?

  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Ajmer

  3. Agra

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahmedabad

Squadron 47 of Indian Air Force is also known as _____.

  1. Black Archers

  2. Blue Archers

  3. Green Archers

  4. Red Archers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black Archers

In which of the following places Ranchhodrai Temple is situated?

  1. Dakor

  2. Porbandar

  3. Hapa

  4. Surat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dakor

Which of the following options is the site of Mahatma Gandhi's birth place ?

  1. Porbandar

  2. Okha

  3. Jamnagar

  4. Hapa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Porbandar

In which of the following years was the G. D. Birla Award for Scientific Research instituted?

  1. 1991

  2. 1992

  3. 1993

  4. 1994


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1991

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