Current Affairs & Static GK · NDA previous year questions

2014 19 questions

1. Q1012014 · 28 Sept 2014

   If the length of the Equator is about 40000 km and the velocity of rotation is about 1700 km per hour, what would be the velocity of rotation at the Pole?

   1. A.Zero
   2. B.850 km/hr
   3. C.1700 km/hr
   4. D.3400 km/hr
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   Answer: A

2. Q1022014 · 28 Sept 2014

   Who among the following was associated with the formulation of the basic ideas of the Mahayana Buddhism?

   1. A.Nagarjuna
   2. B.Kashyapa Matanga
   3. C.Menander
   4. D.Kanishka
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   Answer: A

3. Q1062014 · 28 Sept 2014

   Which one of the following is the correct sequence of appearance of the poet-saints of the Bhakti- Sufi tradition?

   1. A.Basavanna—Appar—Mira Bai—Lal Ded
   2. B.Appar—Mira Bai—Lal Ded—Basavanna
   3. C.Appar—Basavanna—Lal Ded—Mira Bai
   4. D.Basavanna—Mira Bai—Lal Ded—Appar
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   Answer: C

4. Q1082014 · 28 Sept 2014

   The Factory Act of 1891 in India was enacted to

   1. A.improve the condition of labour in India
   2. B.ensure greater governmental control over industry in India
   3. C.provide a level playing field for English manufacturers
   4. D.enable greater political control over Indian industry
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   Answer: C

5. Q1172014 · 28 Sept 2014

   Which one of the following pairs of power projects is not correctly matched?

   1. A.Papanasam—Hydropower
   2. B.Neyveli—Hydropower
   3. C.Ukai—Thermal power
   4. D.Rana Pratap Sagar—Hydropower
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   Answer: B

6. Q1202014 · 28 Sept 2014

   Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{List–I (Textile industry)}& \text{List–II (Place)}\\ \text{A. Woolen textile}& \text{1. Sualkuchi}\\ \text{B. Cotton textile}& \text{2. Rishra}\\ \text{C. Silk textile}& \text{3. Ludhiana}\\ \text{D. Jute textile}& \text{4. Davangere}\end{array}$$ Code :

   1. A.$$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{A}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{D}\\ 3& 4& 1& 2\end{array}$$
   2. B.$$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{A}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{D}\\ 2& 1& 4& 3\end{array}$$
   3. C.$$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{A}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{D}\\ 2& 4& 1& 3\end{array}$$
   4. D.$$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{A}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{D}\\ 3& 1& 4& 2\end{array}$$
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   Answer: A

7. Q1252014 · 28 Sept 2014

   If a news is broadcast from London at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, at what time and on what day it will be heard at Dhaka (90° E)?

   1. A.7:45 p.m. on Monday
   2. B.7:45 a.m. on Monday
   3. C.7:45 p.m. on Tuesday
   4. D.7:45 a.m. on Sunday
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   Answer: A

8. Q1272014 · 28 Sept 2014

   A topographical map with scale 1 : 50000 indicates 1 cm to

   1. A.50 km
   2. B.500 m
   3. C.50 m
   4. D.5 km
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   Answer: B

9. Q1302014 · 28 Sept 2014

   Rotterdam of Netherlands is largely famous for

   1. A.textiles
   2. B.dairying
   3. C.shipbuilding
   4. D.paper industry
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   Answer: C

10. Q1312014 · 28 Sept 2014

    Which of the following sequences is correct for rainfall?

    1. A.Slow ascent of air → slow condensation → heavy downpour
    2. B.Rapid ascent of air → large raindrops → heavy downpour
    3. C.Pressure decreased → air compressed → heavy downpour
    4. D.Descent of air → air warmed → heavy downpour
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    Answer: B

11. Q1382014 · 28 Sept 2014

    Which one of the following is not an ASEAN member?

    1. A.Cambodia
    2. B.Laos
    3. C.Myanmar
    4. D.Taiwan
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    Answer: D

12. Q1392014 · 28 Sept 2014

    Which one among the following countries was the top contributor to India’s FDI for the year 2013– 14?

    1. A.Mauritius
    2. B.Singapore
    3. C.USA
    4. D.Japan
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    Answer: B

13. Q1402014 · 28 Sept 2014

    In the term GIS, ‘G’ stands for

    1. A.Global
    2. B.Geographic
    3. C.Goodness
    4. D.Geological
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    Answer: B

14. Q1412014 · 28 Sept 2014

    Consider the following statements about Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) : 1. IRNSS is a constellation of five satellites, which were launched by PSLV. 2. It is an independent regional navigation satellite system designed to provide position information in the Indian region. 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
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    Answer: B

15. Q1422014 · 28 Sept 2014

    The National Defence Academy has foreign cadets from which of the following countries? 1. Bhutan 2. Bangladesh 3. Nepal 4. Afghanistan Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

16. Q1462014 · 28 Sept 2014

    Which of the following statements about SIMBEX 14 is/are correct? 1. It was a bilateral naval exercise between Indian navy and Sri Lankan navy. 2. It was the 21st in the series. 3. It was conducted in the Andaman Sea. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

17. Q1482014 · 28 Sept 2014

    Consider the following statements about Prithvi-II Missile : 1. It is a nuclear-capable ballistic missile. 2. It has a maximum range of 100 km. 3. It is India’s first native made ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

18. Q1492014 · 28 Sept 2014

    What would be the total population at the end of the year if population at the beginning of the year is 5000 and population changed during the year is—birth 250, death 60, immigration 30 and emigration 15?

    1. A.5205
    2. B.5235
    3. C.5310
    4. D.5180
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    Answer: A

19. Q1502014 · 28 Sept 2014

    From which one among the following countries has India recently (May 2014) recalled its troops, who went for a joint combat exercise in the country?

    1. A.Malaysia
    2. B.Thailand
    3. C.Egypt
    4. D.Singapore
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    Answer: B