General Knowledge 228

1. Consider the following statements:
1. There is almost no speculation in the G-sec market
2. The Investors in the G-Sec Market are predominantly the institutions
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

2. Optical fibres are based upon the phenomenon of which of the following?

3. New Horizons’ spacecraft was launched by NASA to study which of the following planet?

4. Which among the following ministries of India was recently making news for its controversial Go and no go policy ?

5. What fraction of the Total plan allocation has been made in the Union Budget 2010-11 for social sector?

6. Consider the following statements regarding Open Market Operations in India:
1. The market for Government securities is well developed in India
2. RBI has desired capability to buy and sell Government securities.
3. Open Market Operations alone can effectively carry out the Monetary Control in India
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

7. Which among the following is the correct location of Tropical Forest Research Institute (TFRI)?

8. Consider the following statements: 1. Not all Union Territories have representation in the Rajya Sabha 2. The current Rajya Sabha chairman is NOT a Member of ParliamentWhich among the above statements is / are correct?

9. Consider the following:
1. Firozabad (UP)
2. Bhagalpur (Bihar)
3. Jalandhar (Punjab )
4. Sanganer (Rajasthan)
5. Kachh (Gujarat )
Which among the following is the correct set of products for which the above places are famous?

10. In which state is located the Wheeler Island , which is used to test various missiles and other defense equipments of India?