[Quiz]- 1

1) Consider the following statements

A] Neutrinos are elementary particles that have positive electrical charge like protons.
B] If cosmic rays hit atoms, neutrinos will be created.
C] Neutrinos can travel for long distances in matter because they are not affected by
electromagnetic forces.
D] Neutrino observatory is often built over the ground to isolate the detector from cosmic rays.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct ?
[A] A & B only
[B] B & D only
[C] B & C only
[D] B ,C & D only
2) Iran crisis (Islamic state in Iraq Syria (ISIS)) is coming in the news daily. In this background ,
considered the following statements
A] Tropic of cancer passes through Iraq
B] Iraq is bordered by six countries
C] Iraq does not have direct access to Persian gulf
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
[A] A only
[B] B only
[C] C only
[D] None of the above
3) Which of the following is/are true regarding coral reefs ?
A) They occur in warm , shallow waters of Tropical region.
B) They are least diverse marine habitat.
C) Their structure is provided by the calcareous skeleton of tiny animals.
D)The complex structure of coral reefs provides home for a vast array of marine organisms.
Select the correct option from below
[A] A, C & D only
[B] A, B & C only
[C] B &C only
[D] All of the above
4) Consider the following statements regarding olive Ridley turtles

A) They are found in warm waters of Pacific , Atlantic & Indian Ocean.
B) They are Known for their unique mass nesting called Arribada.
C) They species is recognized as vulnerable by IUCN red list.
Which of the statements given above is/are True ?
[A] B & C only
[B] B only
[C] All of the above
[D] None of the above.
5) Species which are not natural inhabitant of the local habitat but are introduced into the
system are called
[A] Exotic Species
[B] Vulnerable Species
[C] Endangered species
[D] Keystone species
Answer :
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. A

[Quiz]- 2
1. Which among the following states is the venue for World Ocean Science Congress-2015?
[A] Goa
[B]Kerala
[C]Maharashtra
[D]Tamil Nadu
2. The Mount Kosciuszko, is the highest point in _____?
[A]Australia
[B]Japan
[C]Sri Lanka
[D]Bangladesh

3. Which one of the following countries is not member of the SAARC Motor Vehicle
Agreement?
[A]India [B]Bhutan [C]China [D]Bangladesh
4. The Marathi writer chosen for the prestigious Jnanpith Award-2014 is __?
[A]Vyankatesh Madgulkar [B]Bhalchandra Nemade [C]Annabhabu Sathe [D]Bahinabai Chowdhary
5. The GRIHA is a rating tool related to which one of the following fields?
[A]Buildings [B]Automobiles [C]Industries [D]Airlines
6. Who among the following is the founder of R20 Regions of Climate Action a non-profit
environmental organization?
[A]Al Gore
[B]Roger Launius
[C]Arnold Schwarzenegger
[D]Bill Gates
7. The Pampa Prashasti is the highest literacy award given by which of the following states
[A]Kerala
[B]Andhra Pradesh
[C]Karnataka
[D]Maharashtra

8. Which among the following states has won the 10th National Award for Excellence work in
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?
[A]Karnataka
[B]Madhya Pradesh
[C]West Bengal
[D]Haryana
9. According to Canalys report, which of the following has been emerged as leading
Smartphone maker in India?
[A]Lava
[B]Karbonn
[C]Micromax
[D]LG
10. Andre Brink, who died recently, was a famous anti-apartheid writer belongs to which
country?
[A]Kenya
[B]South Africa
[C]Mali
[D]Nigeria
Answer :
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. B

[Quiz]- 3
1. According to latest survey, which of the following countries has largest area planted
under GM (Genetically Modified) crops?

[A]India
[B]China
[C]USA
[D]Brazil
2. On which among the following dates, the International Holocaust Remembrance day is
observed?
[A] January 27
[B] January 29
[C] February 2
[D] January 31
3. Which among the following states has the largest deposit of ilmenite mineral in the
country?
[A]Odisha
[B]Tamil Nadu
[C]Andhra Pradesh
[D]Kerala
4. Who among the following is referred to as the Father of Indian Software industries?
[A]M C Prahalnad
[B]Faqir Chand Kohli
[C]Ajit Balakrishnan
[D]Vinod Dham
5. Saloni Dalal, who became the youngest medallist at the 35th National Games in Kerala,
is associated with which sports/events?
[A]Cycling
[B]Swimming
[C]Archery
[D]Wrestling
6. The first country to introduce laws to allow the creation of so called three-parent babies
is?
[A]USA
[B]Georgia

[C]Britain
[D]South Africa
7. Which state of India is known for highest incidence of cancer?
[A]Assam
[B]Punjab
[C]Mizoram
[D]Jharkhand
8. Which among the following temples of India is known as Black Pagoda?
[A]Sun Temple, Konark(Odisha)
[B]Brihadeeswara Temple, Tanjore(TN)
[C]Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri(Odisha)
[D]Meenakshi Temple, Madurai(TN)
9. How many states and union territories of India have sea coast?
[A]9 States and 5 Union Territories
[B]8 States and 3 Union Territories
[C]9 States and 4 Union Territories
[D]7 States and 3 Union Territories
10. The headquarters of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) are located at
__?
[A]Dubai
[B]Abu Dhabi
[C]Geneva
[D]Washington
Answer :
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B
6. C
7. C

8. A
9. C
10. B

[Quiz]- 4
1. In terms of percentage, which of the following metals has highest composition in
Polymetalic nodules?
[A]Manganese
[B]Iron
[C]Nickel
[D]Copper
2. Which one of the following countries will hold the presidency of the BRICS New
Development Bank for the first six years?
[A]India
[B]China
[C]South Africa
[D]Russia
3. As per the latest report by TRAI, teledensity in India is approximately about____?
[A]77.58
[B]80.50
[C]82.30
[D]79.95
4. Which among the following is the only India city that has been listed in the latest Global
Financial Centre Index?
[A]Hyderabad
[B]Mumbai
[C]Bangalore
[D]Noida
5. According to latest data, which among the following states has attracted maximum
foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country?
[A]Gujarat
[B]Tamil Nadu
[C]Maharashtra
[D]Karnataka

6. Which one of the following countries is host of 2015 G-20 groups of countries Summit?
[A]Australia
[B]China
[C]Turkey
[D]India
7. Which among the following is the smallest country in the African continent?
[A] Seychelles
[B]Gambia
[C]Libya
[D]Congo
8. Who among the following has won the Malaysian Open 2015?
[A]Anirban Lahiri
[B]Bernd Wiesberger
[C]Shiv Kapur
[D]Paul Warning
9. Which of the following preservatives is most commonly used to preserve meat
products?
[A]Sodium benzoate
[B]Potassium bromated
[C]Sodium nitrate
[D]Butylated hydroxytoluene
10. Cumbum Valley, the most fertile valley in South India is located in which state?
[A]Maharashtra
[B]Karnataka
[C]Tamil Nadu
[D]Andhra Pradesh
Answer :
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. A

9. C
10. C

[Quiz]- 5
1. Which among the following states is the venue for World Ocean Science Congress2015?
[A] Goa
[B]Kerala
[C]Maharashtra
[D]Tamil Nadu
2. The Mount Kosciuszko, is the highest point in _____?
[A]Australia
[B]Japan
[C]Sri Lanka
[D]Bangladesh
3. Which one of the following countries is not member of the SAARC Motor Vehicle
Agreement?
[A]India
[B]Bhutan
[C]China
[D]Bangladesh
4. The Marathi writer chosen for the prestigious Jnanpith Award-2014 is __?
[A]Vyankatesh Madgulkar
[B]Bhalchandra Nemade
[C]Annabhabu Sathe
[D]Bahinabai Chowdhary
5. The GRIHA is a rating tool related to which one of the following fields?
[A]Buildings
[B]Automobiles
[C]Industries
[D]Airlines

6. Who among the following is the founder of R20 Regions of Climate Action a nonprofit environmental organization?
[A]Al Gore
[B]Roger Launius
[C]Arnold Schwarzenegger
[D]Bill Gates
7. The Pampa Prashasti is the highest literacy award given by which of the following
states
[A]Kerala
[B]Andhra Pradesh
[C]Karnataka
[D]Maharashtra
8. Which among the following states has won the 10th National Award for Excellence work
in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?
[A]Karnataka
[B]Madhya Pradesh
[C]West Bengal
[D]Haryana
9. According to Canalys report, which of the following has been emerged as leading
Smartphone maker in India?
[A]Lava
[B]Karbonn
[C]Micromax
[D]LG
10. Andre Brink, who died recently, was a famous anti-apartheid writer belongs to which
country?
[A]Kenya
[B]South Africa
[C]Mali
[D]Nigeria

Answer :
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. A

6. C
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. B

Current Affairs Quiz

1. India observes National Mathematics Day on 22 December 2014 to commemorate the
birth anniversary which famous Indian mathematician?
a. Aryabhata
b. Bhaskara
c. Shakuntala Devi
d. Srinivasa Ramanujan

2. Which of the following statements regarding the 2014 World Kabaddi Cup are TRUE?
1. India won the 2014 Kabaddi World Cup (Men) by defeating Pakistan in the final
2. India won the 2014 Kabaddi World Cup (Women) by defeating New Zealand in the final
3. Government of Maharastra administered the Games China participated for the first time
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. What is the code name for the mission established by NATO to train, advise and assist
the Afghan security forces at the end of NATO's combat mission in Afghanistan?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Resolute Freedom
Resolute Support
Resolute Peace
Resolute Liberty

4. Which country recently launched the construction of a grand canal linking the Atlantic
Ocean with the Pacific Ocean?
a. Nicaragua
b. Panama
c. Costa Rica
d. Guatemala

5. MCGS Barracuda, the first warship exported by India joined the National Coast Guard of
which country?
a. Malaysia
b. Mexico
c. Mauritius
d. Sri Lanka
6. Which of the following statements regarding Miss World 2014 pageant is/are TRUE?
1. Rolene Strauss of South Africa was crowned Miss World 2014
2. It is the first ever title for South Africa in the Miss World pageants
3. The pageant was held in London, UK Koyal Rana of India was the second runner-up
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 1, 2 and 3
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. India observes 23 December as Kisan Diwas (Farmers Day) Indian government chose
that date as it is the birth anniversary of which Indian leader?
a. Charan Singh
b. Lal Bahadur Sastry
c. Morarji Desai
d. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
8. Which of the following statements regarding Vivek Hallegere Murthy is/are TRUE?
1. Dr Murthy was appointed by Barack Obama as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States
2. Murthy is co-founder of Doctors for America, a national movement for improving affordable
health care access Murthy was born in UK
3. Murthy's parents are originally from Karnataka
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1,2,3 and 4
9. Which of the following statements regarding 35th National Games of India is/are TRUE?
1. Kerala is the host for the games
2. Ammu, a Great Indian Hornbill, is the official Mascot
3."Get Set Play" is the motto for the games
4. Hyderabad will host the next edition of National Games scheduled for 2016
a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4