Current Affairs & Static GK · NDA previous year questions

2019 40 questions

1. Q1132019 · 21 Apr 2019

   Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In 1948, Burma was admitted to the United Nations and immediately supported the USA in the Cold War 2. In 1948, Burma joined the United Nations but refused to denounce China as the aggressor in the Korean War Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   1. A.1 only
   2. B.2 only
   3. C.Both 1 and 2
   4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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   Answer: B

2. Q1142019 · 21 Apr 2019

   Who among the following presented 'The April Theses' to the Russian people in 1917?

   1. A.Stalin
   2. B.Trotsky
   3. C.Bukharin
   4. D.Lenin
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   Answer: D

3. Q1162019 · 21 Apr 2019

   The Azamgarh Proclamation of August 25, 1857 stressed on which one of the following issues?

   1. A.Hindu-Muslim divide
   2. B.Support to the English Government
   3. C.The return of the Badshahi
   4. D.The imposition of heavy Jumas (revenue demand)
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   Answer: C

4. Q1172019 · 21 Apr 2019

   Spring tides refer to

   1. A.greatest difference in the sea level at high and low tides
   2. B.lowest difference in the sea level at high and low tides
   3. C.no difference in the sea level at high and low tides
   4. D.counteraction of gravitational pull of the Sun to that of Moon
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   Answer: A

5. Q1182019 · 21 Apr 2019

   Which one of the following Union Territories of India is the smallest in terms of geographical area?

   1. A.Daman and Diu
   2. B.Chandigarh
   3. C.Dadra and Nagar Haveli
   4. D.Lakshadweep
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   Answer: D

6. Q1192019 · 21 Apr 2019

   “Campos” and “Llanos”, Tropical Savanna grasslands are generally found in

   1. A.Australia
   2. B.Central Africa
   3. C.South America
   4. D.East Asia
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   Answer: C

7. Q1222019 · 21 Apr 2019

   “Inversion of Rainfall” is associated with

   1. A.Orographic rainfall
   2. B.Convectional rainfall
   3. C.Cyclonic rainfall (Tropical)
   4. D.Cyclonic rainfall (Temperate)
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   Answer: A

8. Q1272019 · 21 Apr 2019

   Which one of the following is the correct sequence of proved coal reserves in the Indian States in decreasing order ?

   1. A.Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal
   2. B.Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal
   3. C.Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh
   4. D.Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand
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   Answer: B

9. Q1332019 · 21 Apr 2019

   Kamarajar Port was commissioned in 2001 to handle thermal coal requirements. It is situated along the coast of which Indian State?

   1. A.Andhra Pradesh
   2. B.Odisha
   3. C.Tamil Nadu
   4. D.Karnataka
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   Answer: C

10. Q1372019 · 21 Apr 2019

    Consider the following description of the Samadhi of a former Prime Minister of India: Central Samadhi platform comprises nine square black polished granite solid stone blocks, capped with a ‘Diya’ in the centre. The number nine holds significance and represents the navarasas, navaratras and navagrahas. Then placement of the nine-square Samadhi is in a circular lotus shaped pattern. The nine-square platform is accessed in four cardinal directions by pathways made in white composite tiles so that the floor does not get heated. Identify the Samadhi:

    1. A.Shakti Sthal
    2. B.Shantivan
    3. C.Sadaiv Atal
    4. D.Veer Bhumi
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    Answer: C

11. Q1382019 · 21 Apr 2019

    National Water Academy, a centre of excellence in training and capacity building in water resource, is located at

    1. A.New Delhi
    2. B.Kolkata
    3. C.Pune
    4. D.Chennai
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    Answer: C

12. Q1392019 · 21 Apr 2019

    “Mission Indradhanush” is related to

    1. A.Bullet train project
    2. B.Agriculture development
    3. C.Women empowerment
    4. D.Full immunization
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    Answer: D

13. Q1402019 · 21 Apr 2019

    IMBEX is a joint exercise conducted regularly between Armies of India and

    1. A.Malaysia
    2. B.Maldives
    3. C.Mauritius
    4. D.Myanmar
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    Answer: D

14. Q1442019 · 21 Apr 2019

    Which one of the following cities was named by UNESCO as World Capital of Architecture for 2020?

    1. A.Tokyo
    2. B.Johannesburg
    3. C.Rio de Janerio
    4. D.New Delhi
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    Answer: C

15. Q1492019 · 21 Apr 2019

    Which one of the following is an example of Salt-Crystal growth ?

    1. A.Chemical weathering
    2. B.Physical weathering
    3. C.Biological weathering
    4. D.Bio-chemical weathering
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    Answer: B