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BANK GK TEST 17

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In 2009, China beat India in the final to win the Asia Cup Hockey Championship for Women in Bangkok. Which Indian player was declared the player of the tournament?

  1. Suraj Lata Devi

  2. Subhadra Pradhan

  3. Mamta Kharab

  4. Madhu Yadav

  5. S. Omana Kumari


Correct Option: B

In 2009, German author Herta Muller won Nobel Prize in Literature. Which of the following statements about the Nobel Literature Prize is/are correct? I. The Nobel Prize in Literature is the only Nobel Prize that has never been shared between two individuals II. The youngest Literature Laureate is Rudyard Kipling who was 42 years old when he was awarded the Prize in 1907 III. The oldest Nobel Laureate in Literature to date is Doris Lessing, who was 88 years old when she was awarded the Prize in 2007

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only

  5. I, II & III


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nobel Prize in Literature has been shared between two individuals on four occasions only. 1904 - Frederic Mistral, Jose Echegaray; 1917 - Karl Gjellerup, Henrik Pontoppidan; 1966 - Shmuel Agnon, Nelly Sachs; 1974 - Eyvind Johnson, Harry Martinson

In 2009, German author Herta Muller won Nobel Prize in Literature. Which of the following statements about the Nobel Literature Prize is/are correct? I. As many as twelve women have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature including Muller in 2009

II. American author Pearl S Buck was the first woman to be awarded in 1909 III. Jean Paul Sartre was the last author to reject the Prize

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swedish author Selma Lagerlof was the first woman to be awarded in 1909. Boris Pasternak, the 1958 Nobel Prize in Literature, “Accepted first, later caused by the authorities of his country (Soviet Union) to decline the Prize”. Jean Paul Sartre, the 1964 Nobel Prize in Literature, declined the Prize because he had consistently declined all official honours. No one has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature more than once. In 1931, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded posthumously to Erik Axel Karlfeldt. From 1974, the Statutes of the Nobel Foundation stipulate that a Prize cannot be awarded posthumously, unless death has occurred after the announcement of the Nobel Prize.

India's Atomic Energy Commission and European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) signed a pact in 2009 under which India will participate in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project. Which of the following statements about ITER is correct?

  1. The goal of the ITER is to demonstrate the technical feasibility of nuclear fusion as a source of power

  2. ITER has been designed to produce 500 MW of output power for 50 MW of input power

  3. The ITER project is expected to cost 10 billion Euros over the course of its thirty-year lifetime

  4. The ITER site is in Vandellٍs, Spain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ITER site is in Cadarache, Southern France

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports had decided to increase the Out of Pocket Allowance paid to players and other members of the Indian contingent who are deputed as part of the official contingent at government cost for the participation in major international sports events abroad. What is the increased amount?

  1. US $5 per day

  2. US $10 per day

  3. US $15 per day

  4. US $20 per day

  5. US $25 per day


Correct Option: E

Which of the following automobile companies bought the Brawn Formula 1 team in 2009?

  1. Mercedes

  2. Hyundai

  3. Peugeot-Citroen

  4. Renault-Nissan

  5. Volvo


Correct Option: A

The 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for which of the following?

  1. For the development of the metathesis method in organic synthesis

  2. For studies of the structure and function of the ribosome

  3. For studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces

  4. For the discovery and development of the green fluorescent protein, GFP

  5. For work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone


Correct Option: B

Who won the 2009 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Abuja, Nigeria?

  1. Netherlands

  2. Switzerland

  3. Brazil

  4. Portugal

  5. Mexico


Correct Option: B

Which of the following statements about Nobel Literature Prize winner Herta Muller is/are correct?

I. Herta Muller is also the winner of 1998 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award

II. She was born in Romania but immigrated to Germany after being denied freedom of expression III. 'Martha Quest' (1952), 'A Proper Marriage' (1954), 'A Ripple from the Storm' (1958), 'Landlocked' (1965) and The Four-Gated City' (1969) are among her well known books translated in English
  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Muller, born in 1953, is renowned for her depiction of the harsh conditions under Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu's regime. She immigrated to Germany in 1987, after being dismissed from her job in Romania during the 1970s due to her refusal to co-operate with the regime's secret police. A few of the author's works have been translated into English, including The Passport' (1986), The Land of Green Plums' (1994) and The Appointment'. 2007 Nobel Laureate Doris Lessing is the author of the books: Martha Quest (1952), A Proper Marriage (1954), A Ripple from the Storm (1958), Landlocked (1965) and The Four-Gated City (1969).

Which country won the World Open Powerlifting Championship organised in Gurgaon in 2009?

  1. Russia

  2. USA

  3. Iran

  4. Germany

  5. Japan


Correct Option: A

The 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded jointly to Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and who among the following?

  1. Osamu Shimomura and Martin Chalfie

  2. Mario J. Molina and F. Sherwood Rowland

  3. Thomas A. Steitz and Ada E. Yonath

  4. Sidney Altman and Thomas R. Cech

  5. Jean-Marie Lehn and Charles J. Pedersen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dr. Ramakrishnan, 57, who was born in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India, is the senior scientist and group leader at the Structural Studies Division of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, England. He had earlier studied at the Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara. 69-year-old Dr. Steitz is a professor of molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University and attached to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. 70-year-old Dr. Yonath is a professor of structural biology at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel.

India-born Venkatraman Ramakrishnan is among the three winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Which of the following statements about the Nobel Chemistry Prize is/are correct? I. The youngest Nobel Laureate in Chemistry is Linus Pauling, who was 35 years old when he was awarded the Prize in 1935 II. The oldest Nobel Laureate in Chemistry to date is John B. Fenn, who was 85 years old when he was awarded the Prize in 2002. III. Frederick Sanger is the only person to have won the Nobel Chemistry Prize more than once

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only

  5. I, II & III


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To date, the youngest Nobel Laureate in Chemistry is Frederic Joliot, who was 35 years old when he was awarded the Prize in 1935

Which of the following statements about the Federation Cup Women's Tennis Team tournament organised in 2009 is incorrect?

  1. The final was played at Reggio Calabria

  2. Russia was the losing finalist

  3. The final was played on clay court

  4. The losing finalist was unable to win a single match in the final


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

USA lost to hosts Italy 4-0. Italy won three singles and one doubles while one singles match was cancelled.

The World Health Organisation recommended that there should be one doctor for every 250 patients. What is the status in India?

  1. One doctor for every 500 patients

  2. One doctor for every 1,000 patients

  3. One doctor for every 1,500 patients

  4. One doctor for every 2,000 patients

  5. One doctor for every 2,500 patients


Correct Option: C

The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for which of the following?

  1. For the discovery of the mechanism of spontaneous broken symmetry in subatomic physics

  2. For the discovery of a new form of quantum fluid with fractionally charged excitations

  3. For groundbreaking achievements concerning the transmission of light in fibers for optical communication

  4. For pioneering contributions to the theory of superconductors and superfluids

  5. For contributions to the development of laser-based precision spectroscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique


Correct Option: C

Who are the winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?

  1. Harald zur Hausen, Francoise Barre-Sinoussi, Luc Montagnier

  2. Mario R. Capecchi, Sir Martin J. Evans, Oliver Smithies

  3. Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider, Jack W. Szostak

  4. Andrew Z. Fire, Craig C. Mello

  5. Barry J. Marshall, J. Robin Warren


Correct Option: C

In 2009, the Health Ministry had decided to give “extra” incentives to the doctors working in rural areas. Which of the following statements is/are true? I. Doctors who have served for more than three years in rural areas will be eligible for reservation in the PG Degree courses II. Doctors who have served for at least one year in rural areas will be eligible for extra weightage to seek admission to a PG Degree course III. Doctors who have served for more than three years in rural areas will be eligible for reservation in the PG Diploma courses

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Doctors who have served for more than three years in rural areas will be eligible for reservation in the PG Diploma courses. For the PG degree course, extra weightage will be given to those working in rural areas. For example, those who have put in a year of service in rural areas will be eligible for 10 per cent “extra” marks to seek admission in a PG degree course; another year in rural area and 20 per cent marks will be added.

The 2009, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded jointly to two scientists from the US and one from Hong Kong. Which of the following statements about Nobel Prize in Physics is/are correct? I. John Bardeen is the only Nobel Laureate who has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics twice II. The youngest Nobel Laureate in Physics is Lawrence Bragg III. The youngest Nobel Laureate in any Prize area is from Physics

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only

  5. I, II & III


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

To date, the youngest Nobel Laureate in Physics is Lawrence Bragg, who was 25 years old when he was awarded the Prize with his father in 1915. The oldest Nobel Laureate in Physics to date is Raymond Davis Jr., who was 88 years old when he was awarded the Prize in 2002.

Which of the following combinations of awards and their winners in the International Competition Section at the 16th International Children's Film Festival organised in Hyderabad is incorrect?

  1. Golden Elephant + Rs.2 lakh for the Best feature film - “The King” - The Netherlands

  2. Golden Elephant + Rs. 1 lakh for the Best Director - Harald Hamrell for “A Witch in The Family” - Sweden

  3. Silver Elephant + Rs. 1 lakh for the Best Short film - “Elephants” - United Kingdom

  4. Silver Elephant + Rs. 1 lakh for the Best Animation film - “New Species” - Latvia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Golden Elephant + Rs.2 lakh for the Best feature film was given to the movie “Crocodiles” from Germany. “The King” from The Netherlands got the Golden Plaque + Rs. 1 lakh for the Best film selected by Children's Jury Letter

India Gender Gap Review 2009 released at the India Economic Summit had ranked India at 114th position out of 134 countries in a study conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Which of the following statements about Gender Gap Review 2009 rankings is/are incorrect?

  1. Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden and New Zealand are top ranked countries in descending order of rankings on the Global Gender Gap Index

  2. Out of the four gaps India is the worst on political empowerment gender gap

  3. Out of the four gaps used India is best on health gender gap

  4. The four gaps observed in arriving at the final rank are: health gender gap, education gap, economic participation gap and political empowerment gender gap

  5. Both (2) and (3)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Out of the four gaps India is worst on health gender gap (134th) and best on political empowerment gender gap (27th).

The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for which of the following?

  1. For discoveries of odorant receptors and the organization of the olfactory system

  2. For discovery of RNA interference - gene silencing by double-stranded RNA

  3. For the discovery of how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase

  4. For discoveries of principles for introducing specific gene modifications in mice by the use of embryonic stem cells

  5. For the discovery of human immunodeficiency virus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The winners won for discovering a key mechanism in the genetic operations of cells, an insight that has inspired new lines of research into cancer. The trio solved the mystery of how chromosomes, the rod-like structures that carry DNA, protect themselves from degrading when cells divide.

The 2009 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to three scientists from University of California, Johns Hopkins University and Harvard Medical School. Which of the following statements about the Nobel Prize in Medicine is/are correct? I. The youngest Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine is Frederick G. Banting, who was 32 years old when he was awarded the Prize in 1923. II. The oldest Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine to date is Peyton Rous, who was 87 years old when he was awarded the Prize in 1966. III. Only one scientist has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine more than once

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only

  5. I, II & III


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

No scientist has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine more than once

In 2009, why was 13-year-old Nischal Narayanam of Hyderabad given an entry into the Guinness World Records?

  1. For adding the most number of randomly picked five digit numbers in one minute

  2. For memorising most number of random objects in one minute

  3. For memorising the value of pi to the maximum number of digits after decimal

  4. For memorising most numbers in sequence in one minute

  5. For multiplying two six digit numbers in the fastest time


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This was the second Guinness World record for Narayanam as he was recognised in the category of 'most random objects memorised' in 2006.

In 2009, which country was in news for its concept of a Climate Justice Plan (CJP) that divided nations into three categories on the basis of carbon emissions?

  1. Germany

  2. China

  3. France

  4. Japan

  5. Australia


Correct Option: C

Marathi film 'Harishchandrachi Factory' was picked as India's entry in the foreign film category for the Academy Awards 2010. Which of the following statements about the movie is/are correct?

I. It has been written and directed by Paresh Mokashi

II. It is about the life of Dadasaheb Phalke award winning film personality V. Shantaram III. It is the only film in Marathi ever selected as India's official entry to Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film Category
  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Harishchandrachi Factory' was selected as India's official entry to Academy Award in the Best Foreign Language Film Category, making it the second Marathi film, after 'Shwaas' (2004), to receive this honour. The film depicts the struggle of Dadasaheb Phalke in making Raja Harishchandra in 1913, India's first feature film, thus the birth of Indian cinema.

Which of the following statements about India's new Chairman, Chief of Staff Committee General Deepak Kapoor is/are correct? I. General Deepak Kapoor first saw action during the 1965 war with Pakistan. II. He is a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal III. He succeeded Admiral Sureesh Mehta as Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only


Correct Option: C

N.R. Madhava Menon was conferred the Best Law Teacher 2009 award given by the Bar Association of India and the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF). Which of the following statements about him is/are correct? I. He is a Member of the 19th Law Commission of India II. He was the Founder Director of National Law School of India University, Bangalore III. He completed 50 years of teaching law recently

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. III and I only

  5. I, II & III


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

He is currently the Director at the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal. The Union Cabinet approved the constitution of the 19th Law Commission for a period of three years with effect from September 1, 2009. The Chairman and members of the new Commission would be appointed soon.

Which of the following statements about the Railways' initiative to provide food at economical prices - Janata Ahar plazas is/are correct? I. The first Janata Ahar plaza was launched at Sealdah II. Janata Ahar plazas will be licensed to private contractors following competitive bidding III. The Railways plan to take over restaurants being run by various operators as and when their contracts end, and the space utilised for setting up the Janata Ahar plazas

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. III only

  4. II and III only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first Janata Ahar plaza was launched at eatery at Howrah. The new venture will be run by the railways and not be outsourced. The restaurants being run by various operators will be taken over as and when their contracts end, and the space utilised for setting up the Janata Ahar plazas.

The Coast Guard is responsible for protection of the Exclusive Economic Zone which stretches up to ___ from the shoreline.

  1. 50 nautical miles

  2. 100 nautical miles

  3. 150 nautical miles

  4. 200 nautical miles

  5. 250 nautical miles


Correct Option: D

In 2009, who was the Chief Statistician of India and Secretary, Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation?

  1. Dr. Surjit S Bhalla

  2. Prof. Amitabh Kundu

  3. Prof. Bikas Sinha

  4. Dr. Pronab Sen

  5. M VS Ranganadham


Correct Option: D

Which of the following statements about Mo Ibrahim who awards the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership every year is incorrect?

  1. He is from Sudan

  2. He founded Mobile Systems International, which he sold to Marconi in 2000

  3. He set up Cellnet which is the leading mobile phone company in Africa

  4. He was named UK's most influential black person for 2008


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

He set up Celtel which is the leading mobile phone company in Africa

The Ram Pradhan Committee was in news recently for submitting its report on which of the following?

  1. Grant of mining licenses in forest area on Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh border

  2. Minimum Support Price for foodgrains

  3. Police response to November 26, 2008 terror strikes in Mumbai

  4. Appointments to higher judiciary by National Judicial Commission

  5. Foreign Direct Investment in higher Education


Correct Option: C

“Bonjour India” is being organised in a series of events across 18 cities in the country, between December 2009 and February 2010. The event is aimed at enhancing India's cultural relations with which country?

  1. Spain

  2. France

  3. Brazil

  4. Russia


Correct Option: B

Cadex-2009 was a joint military training session conducted by the navies of India and ______

  1. Bangladesh

  2. Sri Lanka

  3. France

  4. Maldives

  5. Indonesia


Correct Option: B

What amount does the government provide for voluntary relocation from the core areas of Tiger Reserves and Protected Areas?

  1. Rs. 1.00 lakh per family

  2. Rs. 2.00 lakh per family

  3. Rs. 5.00 lakh per family

  4. Rs. 7.5 lakh per family

  5. Rs. 10.00 lakh per family


Correct Option: E

Which of the following number of protected areas for conservation of wildlife in the country and their number is not correct?

  1. National Parks - 89

  2. Wildlife Sanctuaries - 515

  3. Conservation Reserves - 43

  4. Community Reserves - 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Parks - 99

Which of the following statements about the Jnanpith Award is incorrect?

  1. The 2006 Jnanpith Award was awarded to Sanskrit scholar Satya Vrat Shastri recently

  2. The 2006 Jnanpith Award carried a cash prize of Rs 7 lakh while the 2005 Award carried a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh

  3. Indu Jain of the Times of India Group is the Chairperson of the Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust that gives the Award

  4. The 2005 Jnanpith Award was awarded to Hindi poet Kunwar Narain recently

  5. Both (a) and (c)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Both year awards (2006 & 2005) carried a cash prize of Rs. 7 lakh, a citation, a shawl and a bronze statue of Vagdevi Saraswati. Previous recipients for writing in Hindi have included Sumitranandan Pant (1968), Ramdhari Singh Dinkar (1972) and S.H.V. Ajneya (1978) 31.Deepak Kapoor was commissioned in the Indian Army in June 1967 and has taken active part in 1971 Bangladesh operations.

The tenure of Lok Sabha Secretary-General was extended by one year, starting October 1, 2009, by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar. Who was the Secretary-General?

  1. Harish Verma

  2. Ram Gopal Singh Yadav

  3. Kunwar Sarvraj Singh

  4. B.P.S. Nagpal

  5. P.D.T. Acharya


Correct Option: E

Who took over as the new Director-General of Military Intelligence (DGMI) in 2009?

  1. Lieutenant-General Kamal Davar

  2. Lieutenant-General RK Loomba

  3. Lieutenant-General D S Bartwal

  4. Lieutenant-General Khalid Ahmed Kidwai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

2008 was observed as “Russia in India Year” while 2009 was “India in Russia Year”

Which state does not have a single National Park for protection of wildlife and conservation of biodiversity in India?

  1. Punjab

  2. Delhi

  3. Puducherry

  4. Both (1) and (2)

  5. (1), (2) and (3)


Correct Option: E

World leaders committed $20 billion over three years for sustainable agriculture development and safety nets for vulnerable populations at the G-8 Summit 2009 earlier this year. The resolution is known as _______ Food Security Initiative.

  1. Rome

  2. Morro d'Oro

  3. Catignano

  4. L'Aquila


Correct Option: D

Which public sector company is running Project Saraswati to find deeper, unexploited groundwater resources in drought prone and water scare areas of India?

  1. National Hydel Power Corporation

  2. Oil & Natural Gas Commission

  3. Bharat Heavy Electricals

  4. Indian Oil Company

  5. Nuclear Power Corporation of India


Correct Option: B

Who was removed from the Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in July 2009 for violating the organisational principles and discipline?

  1. Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan

  2. Secretary-General Prakash Karat

  3. Leader in Lok Sabha Basudev Acharia

  4. Leader in Rajya Sabha Sitaram Yechuri

  5. Kerala State Committee Secretary Pinarayi Vijayan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Achuthanandan, who will continue as chief minister, is said to be behind the SNC-Lavalin case filed by the CBI in which has been accused. The Polit Bureau believes Vijayan was not involved in any corrupt practice

Which of the following states has the highest number of National Parks for protection of wildlife and conservation of biodiversity in India?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh

  5. Haryana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 99 National Parks in India. Madhya Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar have the highest number of nine each.

The Rhodes Trust which is known for its Rhodes Scholarships was in news recently for asking for funds from its alumni. The 'Rhodes Scholarship' is given for study at which of the following leading universities?

  1. Oxford

  2. Wharton

  3. Cambridge

  4. Harvard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rhodes Scholarship, one of the world's most sought-after and snobbish scholarships to Oxford University, is running out of money forcing the trust which runs it to issue an unprecedented appeal to its privileged alumni for help. This is said to be the first time in its 100-year-old history that the Trust whose beneficiaries include some of the world's most high-profile leaders, including the former U.S. President, Bill Clinton, is asking — rather than offering—assistance The scholarships were established by Cecil Rhodes, founder of the erstwhile apartheid Rhodesia and the diamond company De Beers.

Who are the winners of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics?

  1. Albert Fert, Peter Grunberg

  2. John C. Mather, George F. Smoot

  3. Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle, George E. Smith

  4. Roy J. Glauber, John L Hall, Theodor W. Hansch

  5. David J. Gross, H. David Politzer, Frank Wilczek


Correct Option: C
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