Axis Bank Model General Awareness Questions - Part 1

1. Which of the following is the winner of Miss Universe 2008
Riyo Mori  Zhang Zilin  Dayana Mendoza  Simaran Kaur Mundi  None
 

2. The President of India can nominate to the Rajya Sabha :
6 members  9 members  12 members  15 members  None
 

3. The first General elections under the Indian constitution were held in :
1950  1951  1952  1953  None
 

4. The President of India is elected by :
Parliament  State legislatures  ) by the people directly  by an electrol college consisting of the elected members of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies.  None
 

5. Which article of the Indian constitution empowers the President of India to impose central rule on a state?
Article 256  Article 356  Article 370  Article 373  None
 

6. . The time-gap between two sessions of parliament must not exceed :
3 months  6 months  9 months  12 months  None
 

7. The vacancy in the office of the President must be filled within :
6 month  9 month  12 month  3 month  None
 

8. The drafting committee of the Indian Constitution was headed by
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar  Dr. Rajendra Prasad  N. Gopalaswamy  Jawahar Lal Nehru  None
 

9. The Union Cabinet is responsible to :
The Rajya Sabha only  The Lok Sabha only  The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha  The President of India  None
 

10. Which of the following bodies has not been provided for by the Indian constitution ?
Election Commission  Planning Commission  Finance Commission  Union Public Service Commission  None
 

11. The number of Anglo-Indians who can be nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha is :
2  3  4  5  None
 

12. The sanctioned strength of the Judges of Supreme Court of India including the Chief Justice is :
15  17  20  26  None
 

13. Who was the first President of India to be elected unopposed?
Dr. S. Radhakrishana  N. Sanjiva Reddy  V. V. Giri  V. V. Giri  None
 

14. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is :
525 and 250  552 and 250  535 and 275  500 and 250  None
 


15. If the Vice-president were to submit his resignation, he would notify to :
The President of India  The Prime Minister  The Chief Justic of India  The Speaker of the Lok Sabha  None
 

16. What is the minimum strength of a State Legislative Assembly?
40  60  50  70  None
 

17. India is the third developing country to host the 2010 commonwealth Games. The other two are
Malaysia and South Korea  Singapore and Jamaica  Jamaica & China  Malaysia & Jamaica  None
 

18. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the :
Prime Minister of India  President of India  Finance Minister  Lok Sabha  None
 

19. Article 370 of the Indian constitution deals with :
The Emergency Powers of the President  The Emergency Powers of the President  The power of the President to seek the advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any matter of public importance  Distribution of taxes between the Centre and the State  None
 

20. The Supreme commander of the Defence Forces of India is :
The Defence Minister  The Prime Minister  The Chief of the Army Staff  The President of India  None
 

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Axis Bank Model General Awareness Questions - Part 2

21. Which of the following rivers flows through a rift valley?
Kaveri  Krishna  Tapti  Godavari  None
 

22. The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of :
Assam  Uttar Pradesh  Rajasthan  West Bengal  None
 

23. How many major ports are there at present in India?
8  12  15  14  None
 

24. The earth revolves round the sun and its causes :
Differences in longitude and time  Changes of seasons  Deflection of winds and currents  Formation of day and night  None
 

25. Latitude of a point on the earth is measured by the distance in :
Kilometres from the Equator  Angles from the Equator  Angles from the Poles  None of the above  None
 

26. The earth is :
Spherical  Elliptical  Oblate Spheroid  Prolate Spheroid  None
 

27. Day and Night are equal at the :
Equator  Poles  Prime Meridian  Antarctic  None
 

28. The heaviest planet revolving round the sun is :
Moon  Jupiter  Neptune  Pluto  None
 

29. The biggest Planet is :
Venus  Mars  Mercury  Jupiter  None
 

30. The International Date line passes through :
Exactly through 180° Longitude  Equator  Approximately 180° east or west meridian  0° Meridian  None
 

31. The largest river of Asia is :
Yangtze  Yenisei  Indus  Mekong  None
 

32. Which country is called the `Sugar Bowl’ of the world?
Cuba  India  Nepal  Norway  None
 

33. Which of the following countries has the largest area in the world?
USA  Russia  Canada  China  None
 

34. The world’s highest waterfall, the Angel Falls is situated in :
Venezuela  USA  Guyana  Australia  None
 

35. The universe is composed of :
Earth  Earth and the Sun  Mat  Sun  None
 

36. The Temperate Grasslands of South America are called :
Pampas  Steppes  Savanna  Evergreen grasslands  None
 

37. Rial is the currency of :
Romania  Iran  Japan  Libya  None
 

38. New Moore island is situated in the :
Indian Ocean  Bay of Bengal  Arabian Sea  China Sea  None
 

39. Which river in the world carries the maximum volume of water?
Amazon  Nile  Mississippi Missouri  Ganga  None
 

40. Which of the following rivers crosses the equator twice?
Amazon  Nile  Congo  Orinoco  None
 

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Axis Bank Model General Awareness Questions - Part 3

41. The Indus Valley civilization is associated with :
Egyptians  Sumerians  Chinese  Mesopotamians  None
 

42. The Indus Valley Civilization was famous for :
Well planned cities  Efficient civic organisation  Progress of art and architecture  All the above  None
 

43. Who was mainly worshipped in the Rig Vedic Period?
Indra  Vishnu  Sun  Trimurti  None
 

44. Who is regarded as the great law-giver of ancient India?
Panini  Manu  Kautilya  Dhruv  None
 

45. Which of the following is the oldest Veda?
Samaveda  Rigveda  Yajurveda  Atharvaveda  None
 

46. Who among the following was called Light of Asia?
Mahavira  Akbar  Buddha  Ashoka  None
 

47. Who was the founder of the Gupta dynasty?
Srigupta  Chandragupta II  Samudragupta  Kumargupta  None
 

48. The Upanishads are :
A source of Hindu philosophy  Books of Ancient Hindu laws  Books on social behaviour of man  Prayers to God  None
 

49. The biggest mosque of India was built by :
Aurangzeb  Shahjahan  Akbar  Jahangir  None
 

50. The first Battle of Panipat was fought between :
Sher Shah Suri and Akbar  Humayun and Ibrahim Lodhi  Babar and Ibrahim Lodhi  Babar and Ranasanga  None
 

51. The Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the period of Harshavardhana was :
Fa-hien  Hiuen Tsang  Itsing  Wang-sung  None
 

52. Who among the following belonged to the moderate group of the Indian National Congress?
Lala Lajpat Rai  Bipin Chandra Pal  Gopal Krishna Gokhale  Bal Gangadhar Tilak  None
 

53. Fa-hien came to India during the reign of :
Ashoka  Chandragupta II  Harsha  Kanishka  None
 

54. Which of the following temples was built by the Cholas?
Shore Temple, Mahabali-puram  Brihadeeswara Temple, Tanjavur  Sun Temple, Konark  Meenakshi Temple, Madurai  None
 

55. Which dynasty was well-known for excellent village administration?
Pandyas  Pallavas  Cholas  Chalukyas  None
 

56. The Ajanta Caves were built during the period of the :
Guptas  Kushanas  Mauryas  Chaulkyas  None
 

57. The eight-fold path was propounded by :
Kabirdas  Buddha  Shankaracharya  Mahavira  None
 

58. Who were the first to issue gold coins in India?
Mauryas  Indo-Greeks  Guptas  Kushanas  None
 

59. `The Vedas contain all the truth’ was interpreted by :
Swami Vivekananda  Swami Dayananda  Raja Ram Mohan Rai  Buddha  None
 

60. Sanchi portrays the art and sculpture of the :
Jains  Buddhists  Muslims  Christians  None
 

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Axis Bank Model General Awareness Questions - Part 4

61. Which among the following is a folk dance of India?
Manipuri  Garba  Kathakali  Mohiniattam  None
 

62. Kathak is the principal classical dance of :
South India  Eastern India  Northern India  Western India  None
 

63. The classical dance of Andhra Pradesh is :
Kathakali  Kuchipudi  Odissi  Bharatanatyam  None
 

64. The popular folk song of Uttar Pradesh is known as :
Maang  Kajari  Baul  Boli  None
 

65. The folk theatre of Bihar is calledÿ:
Rammat  Nautanki  Bidesia  Manch  None
 

66. Which of the following classical dance originated in Tamil Nadu ?
Kathakali  Kathak  Bharatanatyam  Odissi  None
 

67. The oldest form of composition of the Hindustani vocal music is :
Ghazal  Dhrupad  Thumari  Sastriya  None
 

68. Indian classical dance has been popularized abroad by :
Malaika Arora  Gopi Krishna  Uday Shankar  Yamini Krishnamurti  None
 

69. Tamasha is the famous folk form of musical theatre and belong to :
Uttar Pradesh  Punjab  Maharashtra  Bihar  None
 

70. The Sangeet Natak Akademi fosters the development of dance, drama and music in the country. When was it established ?
1951  1953  1954  1956  None
 
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71. When was the Planning Commission set up to prepare a blue print of development for the country?
1948  1949  1950  1951  None
 

72. Who was the first Chairman of the Planning Commission?
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan  Dr. Rajendra Prasad  Jawahar Lal Nehru  Sardar Patel  None
 

73. The National Development Council was set up in :
1948  1950  1951  1952  None
 

74. The First Five-year plan covered the period :
1947-52  1950-55  1951-56  1952-57  None
 

75. Removal of poverty was the fore-most objective of which of the following five year plans?
Third  Fourth  Fifth  Sixth  None
 

76. Planning Commission is :
Advisory body  Executive body  Government body  Autonomous body  None
 

77. The Community Development Programme was launched in :
1950  1952  1956  1960  None
 

78. The highest body which approves the Five-Year Plan is the :
Finance Ministry  Lok Sabha  Rajya Sabha  National Development Council  None
 

79. Which of the following commodities earn maximum foreign exchange for India?
Jute  Iron and Steel  Tea  Sugar  None
 

80. The one rupee note bears the signature of :
Secretary, Ministry of Finance  Governor, Reserve Bank of India  Finance Minister  Prime Minister  None
 

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Axis Bank Model General Awareness Questions - Part 5

81. How many banks were nationalized in 1969?
16  14  15  20  None
 

82. The Reserve Bank of India was established in :
1820  1920  1935  1940  None
 

83. The first Indian Bank was :
Traders Bank  Imperial Bank  Presidency Bank of Calcutta  Indian Bank  None
 

84. The rupee coin was first minted in India in
1542  1601  1809  1677  None
 

85. The Export-Import (EXIM) Bank was set up in :
1980  1982  1981  1989  None
 

86. Which of the following is not a chemical action?
Burning of coal  Conversion of water into steam  Digestion of food  Burning of Paper  None
 

87. The chemical name of vitamin C is :
Citric acid  Ascorbic acid  Oxalic acid  Nitric acid  None
 

88. Permanent harness of water is due to the presence of :
Calcium bicarbonate  Magnesium bicarbonate  Calcium sulphate  Sodium bicarbonate  None
 

89. Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) consist of :
Butane and propane  Ethane and hexane  Ethane and nonane  Butane and Hexane  None
 

90. Which of the following is present in hard water :
Calcium  Aluminium  Sodium  Chlorine  None
 

91. Ecology deals with
Birds  Cell formation  Tissues  Relation between organisms and their environment  None
 

92. Meteorology is the science of :
Weather  Meteors  Metals  Earthquakes  Air
 

93. Entomology deals with :
Plants  Animals  Insects  Chemicals  None
 

94. Numismatics is the study of :
Coins  Numbers  Stamps  Space  None
 

95. When ice melts in a beaker of water, the level of water in the beaker will :
Increase  Decrease  Remain the same  First increase and then decrease  None
 

96. Which of the following does not admit any division?
Atom  Molecules  Compounds  All  None
 

97. What is the approximate velocity of sound in air :
3 m/s  30 m/s  300 m/s  3000 m/s  None
 

98. Which of the following is not a primary colour :
Blue  Green  Red  Black  None
 

99. Sound travels fastest through :
Vacuum  Steel  Water  Air  None
 

100. Who is the present Governor of Bihar ?
R.S.Gavai  R.L.Bhatia  Buta Singh  Syed Sibti Razi  None
 

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United Bank of India (UBI) Recruitment 2010 - Probationary Officers - 370 Posts

United Bank of India (UBI) recruits 370 Probationary Officers:

The United Bank of India (UBI), a leading public sector nationalised bank having its headquartere at Kolkata, has more than 1500 branches & 28 regional offices across India. United Bank of India (UBI) invites applications for recruitment of 370 Probationary Officer posts.

Vacancy Details:

Probationary Officer : 370 Posts
Pay Scale : Rs.14500 - 25700

Important Dates:

Online registration of applications – 10.08.2010 to 8.09.2010
Date of Written Test – 14.11.2010

Educational Qualification:

Must have 55% marks in Degree (UG or PG) as on 01.07.2010

Age limit:

21 yrs – 30 yrs as on 1.7.2010

Eligibility:

Must have completed a computer course (minimum 6 months) from govt recognized institute.
Those waiting for results/ final year students are not eligible to apply

Selection Procedure:

Candidate will be selected based on (Objective & Descriptive) & Interview. There will be negative marks for wrong attempts. Only shortlisted candidates after written test will be called for Interview.

Application Fee:

Candidate have to pay Rs.400 (General/OBC) or Rs.50 (SC/ST) at any United Bank of India branch, using the deposit challan before 7.9.2010.

Procedure to Apply :

Fill the online application at Bank website and submit it with proper information.

Website:

Visit the bank website to download the United bank of India PO recruitment notification, challan copy & online application: http://www.unitedbankofindia.com/recruitment.asp

Bank of India (BoI) Recruitment 2010- General Bank Officers - 2000 Posts

Bank of India (BoI) recruits 2000 General Officers:

The Bank of India (BoI), is one of the largest banks with more than 3000 branches in India & 29 overseas branches. Bank of India (BoI) announces Recruitment of 2000 General Officers.

Vacancy Details:

General Banking Officers (Scale I) : 2000 Posts
Pay Scale : Rs.14500 - 25700

Important Dates:

Online registration of applications – 9.08.2010 - 31.08.2010
Date of Written test – 31.10.2010

Educational Qualification:

Graduates with minimum 60% marks aggregate (including honours/ optional subjects)

Age limit:

Candidate must be between 21 and 30yrs, as on 31.07.2010.

Selection Procedure:

Candidate will be selected based on Written Test (Objective & Descriptive) & Interview. Candidates must secure 40% in each of the objective tests & 50% in descriptive test to qualify for Interview. For each wrong answer, there will be a negative mark of 0.25.

Application Fee:

The application fee for Gen/OBC/others candidates is Rs.400 and No Fee for SC/ST/PWD/ExSM. The application fee can be paid at any Bank of India branches using the challan given on the website on or before Aug 31, 2010.

Procedure to Apply :

Candidates can apply online in the bank website. Candidates need to supply the payment transaction number while filling the online application. The application printout has to be submitted during the Interview .

Website:

Visit the bank website for more detailed advertisement, challan copy & instructions: www.bankofindia.co.in/career.aspx

Narmada Malwa Gramin Bank (NMGB) -Recruitment of 84 Clerks & 40 Officers

Narmada Malwa Gramin Bank (NMGB) recruits Clerks & Officers:

The Narmada Malwa Gramin Bank (NMGB), is a rural bank supported by Govt of India, Govt of MP and Bank of India. Narmada Malwa Gramin Bank (NMGB) has announced recruitment for 40 Officers & 84 Clerk posts.

Vacancy Details:

1. Officers : 40 Posts
Pay Scale : Rs.10,000 /–/ Rs.18240
2. Clerk cum Cashier : 84 Posts
Pay Scale : Rs.4410 /–/ 13210

Important Dates:

Last date for receipt of application form – 30.08.2010
Written test for Officer post – 14.11.2010
Written test for Clerk posts – 31.10.2010

Eligibility:

Eligibility for Officer post:

I. Should posses a Degree (any discipline) from a recognized university
II. Must be proficient in Hindi
III. Candidates with knowledge in MS-Office would be preferred

Eligibility for Clerk posts:

I. Degree OR pass in HSC exam(12th) with 50% OR 60% in matric/senior school
II. Resident of Madhya Pradesh
III. Knowledge in English & Hindi languages
IV. Candidates with knowledge in MS-Office software will be preferred in Interview.

Age limit:

Age must be between 18yrs and 26yrs as on 01.07.2010.

Selection Procedure:

Candidate will be selected based on Written Test and interview. There will be negative marks for wrong answers.

Application Fee:

The application fee of Rs.300 or Rs.50(SC/STPWD) for Officers & Rs.250 or Rs.50 for Clerks has to be drawn by means of DD payable at Indore.

Procedure to Apply :

The application form can be downloaded from the Bank website. The application form has to be filled according to the format & should be sent to the mentioned address, along with DD,certificates etc., before 30.08.2010.

Website:

Visit the bank website for more details and application form download: Narmada Malwa Gramin Bank Website

Axis Bank recruitment Drive – 2010–11: Both Freshers and Experienced Eligible

Axis Bank recruitment Drive – 2010–11: Both Freshers and Experienced Eligible:

Axis Bank, the third largest Private Sector Bank Plans to open 400 new branches in 2010 – 11 (out of which 100 will be rural branches). To meet the expansion, Axis Bank is looking for professionals from the banking, financial services and related industries.

Important Dates:

Last date for online registration of applications – 19.08.2010

Job Details:

The Job Posts are of following types:
1. Branch Banking in Semi Urban / Rural Centers http://axisbank.cnkrpo.com/inner/branch_banking_in_semi_urban_rural_centers.asp
2. Branch Banking in Metro / Urban Centers
http://axisbank.cnkrpo.com/inner/branch_banking_in_metro_urban_centers.asp
3. Corporate Banking Operations
http://axisbank.cnkrpo.com/inner/corporate_banking_operations.asp

Selection Procedure:

The recruitment to various posts will include a written test and followed by an interview for those who are shortlisted in written test. Written test will include Reasoning, Aptitude, English and General Awareness and Financial Awareness.

Contact Details:

Phone: 040-6630 6100
(Call Center timings are from10:00 am to 6:00 pm from Monday to Saturday)
e-Mail: axisbank@cnkrpo.com

Procedure to Apply:

Candidates can apply at Axis bank website.