Practice Test

Q1) The term coined during the situation when OPEC countries were earning large amounts of money from oil production was called : Show Answer

Q2) Which of these is not an agency of the World Bank ? Show Answer

Q3) The Tobin Tax suggested by economist James Tobin is a tax on: Show Answer

Q4) 'Polo' is a brand of clothing line by which of these designer ? Show Answer

Q5) According to the Forbes Fortune 500 list which of these is not among the top 5 corporation in the world.... Show Answer

Q6) Which of the following is not a brand of the watch company Swatch ? Show Answer

Q7) Which was the first station to provide 24 hours news coverage ? Show Answer

Q8) George Eastman and Henry Strong founded this company: Show Answer

Q9) Which company owns the brands Quaker Oats, Gatorade, and Tropicana? Show Answer

Q10) The word Ponzi is a term for: Show Answer

Q11) Kindle is a software and hardware platform developed for reading e-books and other digital media. It is bundled and sold by: Show Answer

Q12) Which of these was the last to join Euro-next (European stock exchange)? Show Answer

Q13) In broadcasting terminology, FM stands for: Show Answer

Q14) Where would you see liquid crystals ? Show Answer

Q15) What is UCS (Universal Character Set) ? Show Answer

Q16) ASCII is an abbreviation for: Show Answer

Q17) Venus surface cannot be seen due to its highly reflective clouds. The clouds on the planet Venus are made of ? Show Answer

Q18) Where are the Sunderbans located ? Show Answer

Q19) To which community does the Tower of Silence belong ? Show Answer

Q20) Where is the Dilwara Temple located ? Show Answer

Q21) Who is known as the Birbal of the South ? Show Answer

Q22) Which state is the Bhakra Dam in ? Show Answer

Q23) What structure is called the Black Pagoda ? Show Answer

Q24) Where is the Buland Darwaza located ? Show Answer

Q25) 'Fort William' in India is located in: Show Answer

Q26) The Wright Brother were the first to build a heavier-than-air craft that fly. What were the first names of the Wright Brothers? Show Answer

Q27) Who designed the first pyramid ? Show Answer

Q28) Name the only planet which is not named after a Roman or Greek God. Show Answer

Q29) In the BC/AD system the words AD stood for Anno Domini. What did it translate to ? Show Answer

Q30) What is Reflexology ? Show Answer

Q31) 'Mardi Gras' - a day when parades are organized literally means.... Show Answer

Q32) Fahrenheit 9/11 was an award winning documentary by : Show Answer

Q33) Anti-Semitism is a term used to describe Show Answer

Q34) Who became the first leader of the Soviet Union ? Show Answer

Q35) The Field's Medal is awarded for outstanding contribution to the field of: Show Answer

Q36) BAFTA Awards is said to be the _______ equivalent to the Oscars . Show Answer

Q37) Which country's traditional outfit is the kimono ? Show Answer

Q38) When was the "human genome project" officially finished ? Show Answer

Q39) What is the other name for fast-leg theory ? Show Answer

Q40) Whose autobiography is titled White Lightning ? Show Answer

Q41) Who won the Man Booker International Prize for career literary achievement ? Show Answer

Q42) The Emerald Island refers to : Show Answer

Q43) Alchemy would be the most closely related to : Show Answer

Q44) Who is considered the Father of western political thought b? Show Answer

Q45) In which city is the Oktoberfest held ? Show Answer

Q46) Who first developed the polio vaccine ? Show Answer

Q47) Fuchsia is a : Show Answer

Q48) Chinese scientists have created stem cells using which animals ? Show Answer

Q49) What does universal adult franchise deal with.... Show Answer

Q50) Who is the Chairman of the Planning Commission in India ? Show Answer

Q51) Who was known as "The Fuehrer"? Show Answer

Q52) The International Mathematical Union ha instituted a new award. Name the medal Show Answer

Q53) What recent moves has china made in the area of censorship? Show Answer

Q54) Whose record of 14 Grand Slams has Roger Federer broken? Show Answer

Q55) Which English Premier League side has been sold to CB Holding ? Show Answer

Q56) A fossil claimed to be the "missing link" between today's higher primates - monkeys, apes and humans has been found. what is the name of these fossil? Show Answer

Q57) Bharti Airtel plans a merger with this South African Group that will take their customer base across the 200 million mark. Name the Group. Show Answer

Q58) The Tata Electoral Trust sent a cheque of Rs 27 Lakhs for an outstanding performance in the election to: Show Answer

Q59) Approximately how many pyramids are located in Egypt ? Show Answer

Q60) A tartan is associated with: Show Answer

Q61) What was the total turnout of the entire country for the general elections held in 2009 ? Show Answer

Q62) Nissan Motor Co. has a joint venture with which company ? Show Answer

Q63) Cubism, Fauvism, Impressionism are terms associated with? Show Answer

Q64) Which country does the October Revolution deal with? Show Answer

Q65) Which of the following is used widely to maintain time in watches? Show Answer

Q66) The term 'Luddite' would describe a person: Show Answer

Q67) Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta are all brands of Show Answer

Q68) Where is the Sanchi Stupa located? Show Answer

Q69) Android is a mobile device platform developed by ? Show Answer

Q70) A 'balaclava' is generally worn on: Show Answer

Q71) The world's largest broadcaster is: Show Answer

Q72) Who was recently relased by the Pakistan court for lack of proof of his insolvent 26/11? Show Answer

Q73) Name the Ceo of Tech Mahindra. Show Answer

Q74) Where is the Summer Festival being held? Show Answer

Q75) Who is first known to have come up with the concept of reverse swing in cricket ? Show Answer

Q76) Which cricketer was recognised by the Queen of England for his sustained efforts in raising money for Leukaemia research ? Show Answer

Q77) Wal-Mart Stores Inc, is going to partner with which group to open cash-and-carry stores in India ? Show Answer

Q78) What does the term 'cyber-squatting' means? Show Answer

Q79) Who won her second Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year award? Show Answer

Q80) Which skin care company did Dabur recently acquire? Show Answer

Q81) The term googol stands for: Show Answer

Q82) Where is the Prince of Wales Muserm located? Show Answer

Q83) Pinault-Printemps-Redoute better known as PPR owns:

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Q84) Where did the Wright Brothers test he first Airplane ? Show Answer

Q85) Large shipments of toys from China were sent back the
contain dangerous amounts of: Show Answer

Q86) According to a recent government survey, how many Indians have access or use the Internet on a regular basis ?
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Q87) Edison Arantes do Nascimento is better known as : Show Answer

Q88) Which company dominates the chocolate industry in India ? Show Answer

Q89) Who has become India's first woman Speaker ?
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Q90) The United States Governments arms supply to this country was falling into the hands of the Taliban. Name the country.
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Q91) What does he TERI Corporate Award deal with?

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Q92) Dr. Pamayiotis Zavos was in the news because Show Answer

Q93) Duracell, Pantene and Vicks are brands of which company? Show Answer

Q94) Where is the Shore Temple Located? Show Answer

Q95) Rod Blagojevich was in the news because: Show Answer

Q96) A Tamil Inscription dating back to 11th century AD was found at Malampatti near Tiruchi. Which period does it belong to? Show Answer

Q97) Who did Jacob Zuma defeat to become President of South Africa? Show Answer

Q98) The most important surviving building of Classical Greece, 'The Parthenon' is the temple of: Show Answer