1. The 2018 Vishwa Shanti Ahimsa Sammelan (VSAS) has organised recently in which state ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The 2018 Vishwa Shanti Ahimsa Sammelan (VSAS) was held in Maharashtra. The three-day conference began on October 22, 2018 at Mangi Tungi in the Nashik district. The event was organized by the Bhagwan Rishabhdev Murti Nirmaan Samiti and is also known as the World Peace and Ahimsa Conference.
2. which of the following banks has recently become the India' first PSU bank to inroduce comprehensive wealth business services for its clients ?
Correct : A
Explanation: In October 2018, the State Bank of India (SBI) became the first public sector undertaking (PSU) bank in India to introduce comprehensive wealth business services for its clients.
3. The famous Shahi Lachi of which state has recently got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Shahi litchi of North Bihar received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2018. It is the fourth product from the state to receive the GI tag, after Jardalu mango, Katarni rice, and Magahi paan.
4. Which of the following states is set to become the India's first smoke free State ?
Correct : B
Explanation: In 2014, Kerala became India's first tobacco ad-free state. In 2018, it was set to become the country's first smoke-free state.
5. Which State has recently celebrated the Kati Bihu festival 2018 ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Kati Bihu is a sombre festival that marks the end of sowing and transplanting paddies. It is also known as Kongali Bihu, which translates to "festival of the poor". The festival is celebrated on the first day of the Assamese month of Kati, which usually falls in mid-October.
6. Who has won the 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Anna Burns won the 2018 Man Booker Prize for her novel Milkman. Burns is the first Northern Irish author to win the award, and received £50,000 for her work
7. Which country has successfully tested world's largest unmanned transport drone "FH-98" recently ?
Correct : B
Explanation: China successfully tested the world's largest unmanned transport drone, the Feihong-98 (FH-98), on October 16, 2018. The drone can carry a payload of 1.5 tonnes and has a capacity of 15 cubic meters.
8. Which indian personality has recently conferred with the Civilian Honour of Mexico ?
Correct : D
Explanation:
9. Which Indian personality has recently appointed goodwill ambassador for Nepal tourism ?
Correct : A
Explanation: In 2018, the Government of Nepal appointed Jaya Prada as the Goodwill Ambassador for tourism and culture for four years. Prada is a former Member of Parliament and Bollywood actress. In 2022, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation appointed American Idol 2020 first runner-up Dibesh Pokharel (aka Arthur Gunn) as the world goodwill ambassador for Nepal's tourism.
10. Who has been name 'The 2018 Best FIFA Men's player' ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Luka Modrić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the Croatia national team.
11. Which of the following letters is 14th to the fright of 6th letter from the left in English alphabet ?
Correct : D
Explanation : Find the 6th letter, which is F. Now Find the 14th letter to the right of F, which is T.
12. In a coding system APPLE is represented as 'ZKKOV'. In such system 'COW' will be represented as
Correct : A
Explanation: In this every letter join and make 27. Like A =1 and Z=26, which when join it makes 27. Simlarly C = 3 and to make it 27 we need 24 which is value of X.
13. If BAG =71, then VICE = ?
Correct : A
Explanation: In this use backward letter positioning. Like Normally B is 2 but in backward it is 25, A is 1 but in backward it is 26 and G is 7 but in backward 20. Now add the value 25+26+20= 71.
14. In dictionary, which word comes fourth in arrangement ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Propine is come at fourth because of 'i' in it.
15. Q's mother is the sister of P and daughter of M. S is the daughtrer of P and sister of T. How is M is related to T ?
Correct : C
Explanation: It may be Grandmother or GrandFather, relationship between them not given.
16. How many times in a day do the hands of a clock coincide with each other ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The hands of a clock coincide every 65 minutes, not every 60 minutes. This means they coincide 11 times every 12 hours, and 22 times in a day.
17. A person's present age is two-fifth of the age of his mother. After 8 year, he will be one-half of the age of his mother. How old is his mother at present ?
Correct : D
Explanation: Let present age mother is x and son age is 2/5x . After 8 years - x+8 is mother and son is 2/5x+8. Accordng to question Son is 1/2 of mother age(x+8). Here, 2/5x+8 = 1/5(x+8). Now solve this and you get x = 40 which is present age of mother.
18. The sum of all three digit number which are formed by the digits 1, 2 and 3 without repetition of digits is ?
Correct : D
Explanation: 123+321+213+312+132+231 = 1332.
19. The old name of 'Nalagarh' was
Correct : A
Explanation: Nalagarh was a part of the princely state Hindur which was founded by Raja Ajai Chand of the Chandella Rajputs in 1100 AD who originated from Chanderi in the Bundelkhand region of central India.
20. Guru Gobind Singh was invited by the ruler of which princely state to fight with Mughals ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Sikhs came to the Shivalik Hills, in Himachal Pradesh in 1695, at the invitation of the ruler of Sirmaur, to help him fight the Mughals. Guru Gobind Singh with his army, settled in Paonta Sahib in the foothills.
21. H.P became Union Territory in
Correct : D
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh became a Union Territory on November 1, 1956. The State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament on December 18, 1970, and the state came into being on January 25, 1971.
Himachal Pradesh became a Part 'C' state on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution of India came into effect. The Legislative Assembly was elected in 1952.
22. 'Kunzum' pass located in which district of Himachal Pradesh ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Kunzum Pass is located in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. It's a high mountain pass in the Himalayas that connects the Lahaul and Spiti valleys. The pass is 15,018 ft (4,551 m) above sea level and is one of the highest motorable mountain passes in India.
23. 'Baspa' river is an important tributary of the river
Correct : D
Explanation: The Baspa River is a major tributary of the Satluj River in its upper courses. The Baspa River originates from the Baspa glacier in the Sangla Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. It flows through the Kinnaur district and empties into the Satluj River in the Kinnaur district.
24. 'Kais' wildlife sanctuary is located in which district of H.P. ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Kais Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It's about 16 kilometers from Kullu City and is spread across the Parvati Valley.
25. The State Bird of 'H.P.' is
Correct : C
Explanation: The state bird of Himachal Pradesh is the Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus). It is also known as jujurana, which means "king of birds" in the Kullu valley. In 2007, the Western Tragopan replaced the Monal as the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.
26. 'Thirot' hydroelectric project is constructed on which river ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Thirot Hydroelectric Power Project is located on the Chenab River in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The project was commissioned in 1995 and has an approved capacity of 4.5 megawatts.
27. The longest National Highway of H.P. is
Correct : C
Explanation: NH-3 is a 556 km long national highway in India. It starts at Atari, near the India-Pakistan border, and ends at Leh in Ladakh. The highway also passes through the cities of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Gagret, Hamirpur, Amb, Nadaun, Tauni Devi, Sarkaghat, Kotli, Awah Devi, Mandi, Kullu, Manali, Gramphoo, and Kyelong.
28. Bahadurpur Fort is located in which district of H.P. ?
Correct : D
Explanation: The Bahadurpur Fort was built by Raja Keshab Sin during the war in 1620 AD to provide a shield against the enemies. The fort is sited on the highest point of Bilaspur district and is surrounded by beautiful deodar and banyan trees
29. Hari Rai Temple is located in which of H.P ?
Correct : D
Explanation: The Hari Rai Temple is an 11th century temple in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures. The temple is located on the banks of the Ravi River.
30. Dandaras dance performed by which tribes of H.P. ?
Correct : D
Explanation: The Dandaras dance is performed by the Gaddi tribe of Himachal Pradesh. The Gaddi tribe is a nomadic shepherd tribe that is mainly found in the Dhauladhar mountain range, Chamba, Bharmaur, and the areas near Dharamshala.