Current Affairs & Static GK · NDA previous year questions

Who among the following is the winner of the French Open 2021 Men’s Singles Final?

1. A.Novak Djokovic
2. B.Rafael Nadal
3. C.Stefanos Tsitsipas
4. D.Daniil Medvedev

‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is a foreign policy initiative of

1. A.China
2. B.United States of America
3. C.Canada
4. D.Japan

The maiden Indian Navy - European Union Naval Force (IN-EUNAVFOR) Exercise (2021) was conducted in

1. A.Gulf of Mannar
2. B.Gulf of Aden
3. C.Gulf of Khambhat
4. D.Gulf of Aqaba

Which one of the following is not a form of condensation?

1. A.Dew
2. B.Fog
3. C.Frost
4. D.Sleet

Which one of the following clouds is a rain-bearing cloud?

1. A.Cumulus cloud
2. B.Stratus cloud
3. C.Nimbus cloud
4. D.Cirrus cloud

In which one of the following countries is intensive subsistence agriculture not predominantly practiced?

1. A.India
2. B.Japan
3. C.Canada
4. D.Indonesia

Tableau of which one of the following States/Union Territory was adjudged best in the Republic Day Parade, 2021?

1. A.Ladakh
2. B.Uttar Pradesh
3. C.Tripura
4. D.Uttarakhand

Which one of the following statements is most appropriate about 'Exercise Kavach'?

1. A.It is a military exercise of the Indian Army only.
2. B.It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army and the Indian Navy only.
3. C.It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force only.
4. D.It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force and also the Indian Coast Guard.

Recently a state of emergency has been declared in which one of the following countries?

1. A.Maldives
2. B.Bhutan
3. C.Nepal
4. D.Myanmar

Which of the following statements about Saguna bhakti traditions is/are correct? 1. Saguna bhakti traditions focus on the worship of specific deities such as Vishnu or his avatars. 2. In Saguna bhakti traditions, Gods and Goddesses are conceptualised in anthropomorphic forms. 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

Which of the following statements about the Deccan Riots Commission is/are correct? 1. The Commission did not hold enquiries in the districts which were not affected. 2. The Commission did record the statements of ryots, sahukars and eye-witnesses. 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

Which one of the following is the correct meaning of ziyarat?

1. A.Pilgrimate to the tombs of sufi saints
2. B.The practice of revenue farming
3. C.The death anniversary of a sufi shaikh
4. D.A form of Islamic divorce

Which one of the following is not a minor plate?

1. A.Cocos Plate
2. B.Nazca Plate
3. C.Caroline Plate
4. D.Antarctic Plate

Advantage(s) of tectonic activity in Iceland include(s): 1. Source of natural geothermal energy 2. Creation of new land 3. Attraction of tourists Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1 only
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3

Who among the following was considered to be the preceptor of Mirabai?

1. A.Dadu
2. B.Raidas
3. C.Ramanand
4. D.Surdas

Consider the following statements: 1. Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was founded at Aligarh by Sayyid Ahmad Khan. 2. Sayyid Ahmad Khan was a great believer in religious toleration, and Hindus, Parsis and Christians had contributed to the funds of his college. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Basket-of-eggs topography is related to

1. A.Drumlins
2. B.Eskers
3. C.Cirques
4. D.Moraines

Which one of the following Oil Refineries is not located in Assam?

1. A.Tatipaka
2. B.Numaligarh
3. C.Bongaigaon
4. D.Digboi

Which of the following statements about the non-permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations is/are correct? 1. Their total number is now 10, but was originally only 6. 2. They are elected for a term of two years only. 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

Who among the following was the head of the Government that was overthrown by the Bolsheviks in the 1917 Revolution?

1. A.Alexander Kerensky
2. B.Prince Lvov
3. C.Grand Duke Sergei
4. D.Tsar Nicholas II

Which one of the following is not a bio-mass energy source?

1. A.Wood
2. B.Nuclear reactor
3. C.Gobar gas
4. D.Coal

Which of the following statements with regard to Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is/are correct ? 1. PMKSY was launched during 2015-16 2. The basic aim of PMKSY is to enhance physical access of water on farm 3. One of the main objectives of PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the field level Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. A.1 only
2. B.1 and 2 only
3. C.2 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3

The Five Year Plan was first launched in

1. A.China
2. B.USSR
3. C.India
4. D.Bhutan

The call for Garibi Hatao was incorporated in

1. A.Fourth Five Year Plan
2. B.Fifth Five Year Plan
3. C.Sixth Five Year Plan
4. D.Seventh Five Year Plan

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List I — (Major Objective) A. Faster and more inclusive growth B. Faster, more inclusive and sustainable growth C. Correction of disequilibrium caused by Second World War D. Attaining self-reliance List II — (Five Year Plan) 1. First 2. Fifth 3. Eleventh 4. Twelfth Code :

1. A.A–3, B–1, C–4, D–2
2. B.A–3, B–4, C–1, D–2
3. C.A–2, B–4, C–1, D–3
4. D.A–2, B–1, C–4, D–3