GA Revision for IBPS Clerk and RBI Exams — Set 47

GA Revision Questions for upcoming IBPS RRB PO/Clerk Main 2017, IBPS PO Main 2017, OICL AO Main 2017, RBI Assistant Main 2017 and other upcoming exams.

  1. In collaboration with which technology giant has the UN Women launched ‘We The Women’ programme to spread awareness regarding the contribution of women in the society?
    A) Facebook
    B) Google
    C) Apple
    D) Microsoft
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    UN Women in collaboration with Facebook inaugurated a two day event in Mumbai titled ‘We The Women’ to empower and recognise the magnificent contribution of women in our society.
  2. Which of the following is known as cross selling by Banks?
    (i) Sale of debit card to a credit card holder
    (ii) Sale of insurance policy to a depositor
    (iii) Issuance of Cash against Cheque presented by a third party
    A) Only (i)
    B) Only (ii)
    C) Only (iii)
    D) Both (i) & (iii)
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      Option B 
  3. The Kamakhya Temple is located in which state of India?
    A) Kerala
    B) Odisha
    C) Assam
    D) Haryana
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      Option C
  4. Uma Shankar has recently been appointed as the Executive Director of_____
    A) National Housing Bank
    B) NABARD
    C) State bank of India
    D) Reserve Bank of India
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      Option D
    Explanation:  
    Uma Shankar, chief general manager (CGM) in charge of the Reserve Bank of India’s financial inclusion and development department has taken over as executive director (ED) in the central bank.
  5. Who has been elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for 2018-22 session?
    A) Narinder Batra
    B) Rajeev Mehta
    C) Rakesh Gupta
    D) R.K. Anand
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    International Hockey Federation (FIH) chief Narinder Batra was elected the president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in an Annual General Body Meeting. He will succeed N Ramachandran.
  6. Which of the following days is observed on November 5
    A) World Radiography Day
    B) National Cancer Awareness Day
    C) World Tsunami Awareness Day
    D) World Pneumonia Day
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      Option C
  7. Who has been honoured with the 2017 BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year?
    A) Usain Bolt
    B) Roger Federer
    C) Rafael Nadal
    D) Muhammad Ali
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      Option B
    Explanation:
    Roger Federer has been voted BBC overseas sports personality of the year for a record fourth time.
  8. Name the Governor of Uttarakhand
    A) Kalyan Singh
    B) Ram Naik
    C) Keshari Nath Tripathi
    D) Krishan Kant Paul
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      Option D
  9. Who among the following has been roped in by the Union Government to promote the agriculture schemes like soil health card and crop insurance among others?
    A) Irrfan Khan
    B) Akshay Kumar
    C) Amitabh Bachchan
    D) Shah Rukh Khan
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      Option B
    Explanation:
    Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar will promote the government’s flagship agriculture schemes like soil health card and crop insurance. The actor will also promote Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and others.
  10. Name the educational mobile application launched by the Rajasthan government to provide free study material for competitive exams to youths of the state
    A) Dishari
    B) Pratibha
    C) Ujwal
    D) Anannya
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    Rajasthan government has launched ‘Dishari’ — an educational mobile application that provides free study materials for youths preparing for competitive examinations.
  11. What does V stands for in CVC?
    A) Virtual
    B) Venture
    C) Village
    D) Vigilance
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    Central Vigilance Commission 
  12. The WACA Ground is located in which country?
    A) Australia
    B) New Zealand
    C) South Africa
    D) England
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    The WACA is a sports stadium in Perth, Western Australia. The stadium’s name derives from the initials of its owners and operators, the Western Australian Cricket Association.
  13. In its latest predictions the United Nation has projected India’s GDP for the year 2018 at ____ percent
    A) 7.5 Percent
    B) 7 Percent
    C) 7.2 Percent
    D) 7.7 Percent
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    The UN, in its latest report, projected India’s growth rate to be 7.2 per cent in 2018 and 7.4 per cent in 2019.
  14. Which of the following is not a money market instrument?
    A) Treasury Bills
    B) Shares & Bonds
    C) Commercial Paper
    D) Certificate of Deposit
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      Option B
  15. Hospital pass is a sports terminology used in which of the following sports?
    A) Football
    B) Golf
    C) Baseball
    D) Basketball
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    Passing the ball to a player who is already marked and sure to be tackled – implying being put into hospital by the severity of the inevitable tackle
  16. The government has approved to expand the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme from the current 161 districts to __________ districts in the country
    A) 660
    B) 650
    C) 640
    D) 670
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    The government also approved expanding the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme from 161 districts to 640 districts in the country, as well as 150 additional one stop centres for the survivors of sexual violence along with seven other programmes that are part of the umbrella scheme — the National Mission for Empowerment of Women.
  17. A worldwide financial messaging network which exchanges messages between banks and financial institutions is known as ____
    A) CHIPS
    B) SWIFT
    C) NEFT
    D) SFMS
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      Option B
    Explanation:
    A worldwide financial messaging network which exchanges messages between banks and financial institutions is known as SWIFT (Society for the World Wide Interbank Financial Telecommunication)
  18. Who has been conferred with the 2017 International Children’s Peace Prize?
    A) Ibrahim Hanano
    B) Bashir Azmeh
    C) Yusuf al-Azmah
    D) Mohamad Al Jounde
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    Sixteen-year-old Mohamad Al Jounde from Syria was awarded the International Children’s Peace Prize for his efforts to ensure the rights of Syrian refugee children.
  19. Round Revolution is associated with the production of which of the following?
    A) Tomato
    B) Onion
    C) Potato
    D) Cotton
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      Option C
  20. Which of the following is not the function of the Reserve Bank of India?
    A) Fiscal Policy Functions
    B) Exchange Control Functions
    C) Monetary Authority Functions
    D) Supervisory and Control Functions
    View Answer
      Option A 

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6 Thoughts to “GA Revision for IBPS Clerk and RBI Exams — Set 47”

  1. Sachin shukla( Banker 2018)

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    Consumer price index published by???
    Please btana koi

    1. Monika

      Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) and Department of Labour

      1. subhain

        Thank you ma’am.

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