G.K. QUESTIONNAIRE FOR IIFT, FMS, SNAP 1.

For his analysis of intertemporal tradeoffs in macroeconomic policy this Columbia University Professor won the 2006 Nobel Prize for Economics. He is (A) Edmund S Phleps (C) Thomas C Schelling 2. (B) Robert J Aumann (D) Raymond D Junior

Omimex De Columbia, a Columbian oil firm, has recently been acquired by ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) in partnership with (A) Reliance Petrochemical (C) Malaysian Oil Bhd (B) Sinopec (D) Rosnfet

3.

Indira Nooyi sometimes brings her kids to office so that they can do their homework under her supervision. Which company elevated her to the rank of the CEO? (A) Coca Cola (C) Pepsico (B) Proctor and Gamble (D) Hindustan Lever

4.

Pick the incorrect Corporate CEO pair: (A) McKinsey and Company - Rajat Gupta (B) Vodafone - Arun Sarin (C) IBM Rajesh Hukku (D) Bell Labs - Arun Netravali

5.

The controversial book Freakonomics, by the economist Steven D Levitt, lays the onus of unexplained drop in crime rate in the US on: (A) Strong Economy (C) Ageing Population (B) Abortion Laws (D) Better Policing

6.

Business Week's Infotech 100' 2006 published a list of global rankings. How many Indian telecom and software services firms made it to this list? (A) Two (B) Ten (C) Eight (D) Six

7.

Who updates a blog known as the Gadgets, Google & SEO? (A) Eric Schmidt (C) Matt Cutts (B) Larry Page (D) Sergey Brin

8.

What is the main attribute of a Gilt-Edged stock? (A) Bonds issued by the government whose likelihood of default is zero (B) A stock backed by gold. (C) Stocks which are linked to the inflation rate (D) Stocks doing well in the capital market

9.

Which parameter defines the poverty line in India? (A) housing and clothing facilities (C) general health of a family (B) income of the family (D) per capita calories intake

10.

Sharad Pawar was recently elected as the BCCI President, he replaced: (A) Ranbir Singh Mahendra (C) IS Bindra (B) Jagmohan Dalmiya (D) Kiran More

11.

Which of the following countries does not have 'dinar' as its currency unit? (A) Iraq (B) Bahrain (C) Iran (D) Jordan

12.

Which among the following facts is not true about the life expectancy of females in India? (A) The life expectancy at birth among females has been steadily improving over the years from 23.3 in 1901 to 61.8 in 1997. (B) In India life expectancy of women is more than men. (C) According to the 2001 census figure Madhya Pradesh had the lowest life expectancy among female while Delhi had the highest life expectancy. (D) The urban female life expectancy is higher at 68.

13.

The MPA (Members Participations Agreement), is the bone of contention between which two organizations? (A) ICC & ICICI (C) BCCI & ICICI (B) ICBC and ICC (D) BCCI and ICC

14.

Bollgard is a/an (A) New variety of Bt. Cotton. (B) A new insurance scheme for spice corps. (C) A new pest that affects apples. (D) A new trade initiative to raise the output of cotton in India.

15.

2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus shared his prize with the bank that he created. The bank is named: (A) Gram Bank (B) Grameen Bank (C) Prabha Bank (D)Bangla Bank

16.

While calculating the development indexes a term called GDP at Purchasing Power Parity is always used. Which among the following facts is not true about Purchasing Power Parity index? (1) Purchasing Power parity (PPP) is a theory, which says that the long-run equilibrium exchange rate of two currencies is the rate that equalizes the currencies' purchasing power. (2) These special exchange rates are often used to compare the standards of living of two or more countries. (3) In works on the basis of the law of one price which says: In an efficient market all identical goods must have only one price. Which of the above statements is/are true? (A) Only (1) and (2) (C) All (1), (2) and (3) (B) Only (2) and (3) (D) Only (1)

17.

Malnutrition may cause a situation called Cachexia. In general terms it refers to: (A) Loss of weight (B) Inability to adapt to increased food intake. (C) Loss of memory (D) Depletion of bones

18.

Google is in the process of $1.65 billion takeover of an online media website called: (A) YouTube (B) WeTube (C) SeeTube (D) TVTube

19.

World Tuberculosis Day is observed on which of the following dates? (A) 22nd May (B) 24th March (C) 23rd June (D) 3rd April

20.

Which country tops the list of the world's most corrupt countries, issued by Transparency International: (A) Mexico (B) Iraq (C) Afghanistan (C) Haiti

21.

Which among the following ministries has been identified as the nodal ministry for National Mission on Bio-diesel? (A) Ministry for Rural Development

(B) Ministry of Environment and Forest (C) Ministry of Power (D) Ministry of Petroleum and Oil resources 22. Which among the following organisations/firms has recently took up the task of rediscovering the river Saraswati? (A) Archeological Survey of India (C) ONGC 23. (B) Indian Water Commission (D) Cairn Energy

Which among the following states is India's largest producer of eggs? (A) Maharashtra (C)Karnataka (B) Andhra Pradesh (D) Uttar Pradesh

24.

What is India's rank in the global production of fruits? (A) First (B) Fourth (C) Third (D) Second

25.

Which philanthropist organization has been established by the Chairman of the Microsoft Corporation? It specifically focuses on lending grant for AIDS research. (A) Bill Gates Foundation (C) Microsoft Foundation (B) Melinda Gates Foundation (D) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

26.

Brazil is the world's biggest producer of Coffee, which among the following is the second largest producer of Coffee? (A) Vietnam (B) India (C) Indonesia (D) Colombia

27.

The recent bid of TATA Steel, to acquire UK based Anglo-Dutch steel venture named Corus, is worth: (A) $5.1 bn (B) $6.1 bn (C) $7.1 bn (D) $8.1 bn

28.

USA ranks at the top of India's list of export destinations. Which of the following regions ranks second? (A) European Union (B) Middle East (C) ASEAN (D) CWIS

29.

Consider the following statements:(1) Two agreements were recently signed between the Government and the GMR and GVK groups to set up joint venture companies involving the public sector Airports Authority of India for handing over the Delhi and Mumbai airports for modernisation.

(2) K Ramalingam is Chairman of AAI. (3) The headquarter of AAI is situated in Jamshed G. Tata House, Navi Mumbai. Which among the above statements is/are true? (A) Only (1) is true. (C) All (1), (2) and (3) are true. 30. (B) Only (2) and (3) are true. (D) Only (1) and (2) are true.

According to a recent report in Forbes Magazine, India's youngest Billionaire is Vikrant Bhargarva, the oldest is (A) Azim Premji (C) Brij Mohan Munjal (B) Narayana Murthy (D) Naresh Goyal

31.

Which state recently topped the list of best performing states Panchayati raj by the Union Panchayati Raj ministry for the year 2004-05? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Kerala (C) Gujarat (D) Sikkim

32.

'Air Asia', is a budget airlines in which of the following countries? (A) Pakistan (B) Sri Lanka (C) India (D) Malaysia

33.

Which of the following organisations uses the ad-line "The world put stock on us? (A) NYSE (B) NASDAQ (C) BSE (D) IMF

34.

Rasna Private Ltd has recently signed up which of the following Bollywood icon as its brand ambassador? (A) Kajol (C) Kareena Kapoor (B) Sushmita Sen (D) Hrithik Roshan

35.

The Governor draws a monthly salary of (A) Rs. 5,000 (B) Rs. 11,000 (C) Rs. 7,500 (D) Rs. 10,000

36.

The India Golf Tour is sponsored by which two-wheeler manufacturer (A) Hero Honda (C) Kinetic Honda (B) Bajaj Auto (D) LML Industries

37.

Which of the following banks is planning to become a partner in a joint venture in Malaysia along with Bank of Baroda and Oriental Bank of Commerce? (A) Bank of Rajasthan (C) Bank of Maharashtra (B) ICICI Bank (D) HDFC

38.

Which was the first public sector bank to launch the Visa card in India? (A) SBI (C) Bank of Baroda (B) Andhra Bank (D) Indian Overseas Bank

39.

Central-State financial distribution takes place following recommendations made by the (A) Finance Minister (C) Planning Commission (B) Finance Commission (D) Sarkaria Commission

40.

Why the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has recently hit World's business headlines? (A) Making a largest acquisition in China (B) Undergoing largest public sector merger in China (C) Launching the largest IPOin China (D) Setting a record for banking turnover in China

41.

Which auto major has launched cars in India with VTEC engine technology? (A) Hyundai (B) Honda (C) Mercedes (D) Opel

42.

Which among the following awards cannot be given to a non-Indian? (A) Indira Gandhi Peace Award (C) Arjuna award (B) Padam Shree (D) Bharat Ratna

43.

With which company would you associate the slogan, "We make the things that make India proud"? (A) ACC (C) Reliance (B) L&T (D) Crompton Greaves.

44.

Anurag Dixit, an IIT Alumni, runs an online company with major operations based at Gibraltar. This company suffered considerable losses according to the recent financial results. Its named: (A) Partygaming.com (C) Partygambler.com (B) Pokergaming.com (D) Pokerparty.com

45.

Which airline in India serves Domino's Pizzas? (A) Sahara (B) Jet Airways (C) Indian Airlines (D) Air-India

46.

The world's first water-powered car has been manufactured by

(A) BMW (C) Maruti-Suzuki 47.

(B) Mitsubishi (D) General Motors

The print ad of which brand carried the headline-"So plush, so comfortable, so depressing for other cars"? (A) Hyundai (C) Maruti 800 (B) Scorpio (D) Ford IKON NXT

48.

Which among the following is name of only airlines operating form Afghanistan to International destinations? (A) Air Afghania (B) Air Afghan (C) Afghan Airlines (D) Ariana Afghan Airlines

49.

Which company confers the Red & White Bravery Award? (A) ITC (C) VST Industries Ltd (B) Godfrey Philips (D) United Breweries

50.

Be the first to know is the punchline associated with which of the following news channel? (A) CNBC (B) Star News (C) BBC (D) CNN

51.

The famous Economic Drain Theory was given by: (A) Lord Lytton, 1876 (C) Dadabhai Naoroji, 1876 (B) Swami dayanand, 1875 (D) Lord Northbrook, 1876.

52.

World over it is estimated that about half of the world's silver is used in one industry. Which One? (A) Photography (C) Wrist Watch Industry (B) Hotel Industry (D) IT industry

53.

Public Sector comprises enterprises where the state owns (A) 75 % of the capital (C) 85 % of the capital (B) 51 % of the capital (D) 100 % of the capital

54.

Before being called WIPRO, what was the company's earlier name? (A) Western India Promotions (B) Western India's Premier Racing Organisation (C) Western India Vegetables Products

(D) None of these 55. In which city is the Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited? (A) Hyderabad 56. (B) Kolkatta (C) Kochi (D) Rasayani

The Industrial Revolution was to begin first in: (A) USA (B) Japan (C) England (D) USSR

57.

Which among the following is not a trait of free market? (A) Government control is minimal (B) Prices are decided by market forces (C) Always works in equilibrium (D) Shortages and surpluses are rare.

58.

In 1819, USA purchased a state from Spain. It was described as one of the 'best buys' of the millennium. (A) Florida (B) Louisiana (C) Kansas (D) Alaska

59.

Which authority computes the National Income in India? (A) Finance Commission (C) Central Statistical Organisation (B) Planning Commission (D) None of these

60.

India's first joint sector company is (A) Maruti Udyog Limited (B) Sundaram Clayton (C) Automobile Products of India Ltd. (D) SPIC (Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation) Ltd.

61.

Microsoft mulls a music playing gadget, set to rival Apple's Ipod: (A) Tune (B) MS Pod (C) ETunes (D) Zune

62.

The government most rigidly controls which industry? (A) Cotton (B) Paper (C) Cement (D) Timber

63.

In which city would one find the National Ship Design and Research Centre (NSDRC)? (A) Calcutta (B) Hyderabad (C) Kochi (D) Vishakhapatnam

64.

In which year was Mahindra & Mahindra incorporated?

(A) 1935 65.

(B) 1955

(C) 1960

(D) 1945

Vertis & Vectra are branded air conditioners from which company? (A) LG (B) Carrier Aircon (C) Voltas (D) Kelvinator

66.

What was Sir Don Bradman's occupation after he moved to Adelaide from Sydney in 1935? (A) Stockbroker (C) Cricket Commentator (B) Television Newsreader (D) Professor

67.

Which car in Spanish means "Charming"? (A) Zen (B) Matiz (C) Santro (D) Icon

68.

From which region does India import maximum number of commodities? (A) Europe (B) Africa (C) Asia (D) America

69.

The brand 'BRAVIA' is owned by: (A) Philips (B) Sony (C) Sanyo (D) Mitsubishi

70.

The brand 'Vimal', to be revived soon, is owned by which company? (A) Reliance (B) Tata (C) Bajaj (D) HLL

71.

Who is the biggest advertiser in the world, with an annual budget of more than $4 Billion? (A) GE (C) The US Government (B) Coca-Cola (D) P&G

72.

Who made the statement; Supply creates its own demands? (A) Adam Smith (B) Marshall (C) J.B. Say (D) Kennedy

73.

Which company is India's largest synthetic textile producer? (A) Garden (C) Reliance India Ltd (B) Arvind Mills (D) Vardhman

74.

Match the following: Column I A. Samsonite B. Zee Network C. National Geographic Column II i. Because you've earned your wings ii. Jiyo Zee Bhar Ke iii. Think again

D. Toyota Innova (A) A- iii, B- i, C-ii, D-iv (C) A- iv, B- iii, C-ii, D-i 75. The chiefly used crop for producing biodiesel is (A) Kikar 76. (B) Jatropha

iv. All you desire (B) A- i, B- ii, C-iii, D-iv (D) A- iii, B-ii, C- i, D-iv

(C) Coconut

(D) Mustard

In budgetary terminology primary deficit is (A) Fiscal Deficit minus Interest Payments (B) Net Deficit minus Revenue Deficit (C) Fiscal Deficit minus Revenue Payments (D) Budget Deficit minus Interest Payments

77.

The Nobel Peace Prize for year 2006 was given jointly to International Atomic Energy Agency and its chief (A) Wong Jong Ki (C) Mohamed EIBaradei (B) Wangari Mathai (D) Paul Schalk

78.

India's first PSU was (A) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (C) India Telephone Industries (B) Air India (D) Indian Oil Corporation

79.

Which among the following is not true in relation to monetary policy? (A) It regulates the supply of money and the cost and availability of credit in the economy. (B) It deals with both the lending and borrowing rates of interest for commercial banks. (C) It aims to maintain price stability, full employment and economic growth. (D) The Finance Ministry is responsible for formulating and implementing Monetary Policy.

80.

The XI th five-year plan will cover the period (A) 2006 2010 (B) 2007 2012 (C) 2008 2012 (D) 2007 2011

81.

What is the name of Light Combat Aircraft being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited? (A) Saras (B) Vajra (C) Tarang (D) Tejas

82.

The revised estimates from the Central Statistical Organisation on May 31, 2006 for India's annual per capita income are (A) Rs. 23,000 (B) Rs. 28,000 (C) Rs. 25,000 (D) Rs. 18,000

83.

The latest Forbes list of world's top 500 companies includes six Indian companies. Which among the following is not among them? (A) State Bank of India (C) ONGC (B) Indian Oil Corporation (D) ICICI Bank

84.

Which Indian company recently acquired Element K, a leading provider of learning solutions in North America, for a consideration of $40 million? (A) NIIT (B) Aptech (C) Wipro (D) HCL Info

85.

Roland Junck is the new CEO of (A) ArcelorMittal (B) Fiat (C) DaimlerChrysler (D) BMW

86.

On 12th October 2006, Reliance Industries Limited topples this company for the largest market capitalization at the Bombay Stock Exchange: (A) Tata Steel (B) ICICI Bank (C) NTPC (D) ONGC

87.

Bank of International Settlements (or BIS) is an international organization of central banks which exists to foster cooperation among central banks and other agencies in pursuit of monetary and financial stability. It was an outcome of the Hague convention of (A) 1945 (B) 1930 (C) 1928 (D) 1948

88.

Which banks recently launched a mutual fund called Magnum Contra? (A) Central Bank of India (C) Punjab National Bank (B) State Bank of India (D) Canara Bank

89.

Which Indian company has signed a Rs. 500 crore to Russia's Stroytransgaz for laying of a gas pipeline in India? (A) ONGC (C) Reliance Petroleum (B) GAIL (D) Bharat Gas

90.

Which among the following recently became the first Indian bank to have a fullfledged operation in China? (A) Indian Overseas Bank (B) State Bank of India

(C) Punjab National Bank 91.

(D) ICICI Bank

Consider the following statements about India's livestock population? (1) India owns the largest livestock population in the world. (2) India accounts for nearly 57 percent of the world buffalo population and 16 percent of the cattle population. (3) India is the largest producer of milk. Which of the above given statement(s) is/are true? (A) Only (1) (C) Only (3) (B) Both (1) and (2) (D) All (1), (2) and (3)

92.

World Tuberculosis Day is observed on which among the following dates? (A) 22nd May (B) 23rd June (C) 24th March (D) 3rd April

93.

The per capita availability of pulses in India is approx. (A) 13 kg per year (C) 18 kg per year (B) 10.5 kg per year (D) 14 kg per year

94.

Which among the following persons and posts they hold is NOT correctly matched? (A) Rajiv Shukla Treasurer of Board for Control of Cricket in India (B) Asif Ismail Training partner of Sania Mirza (C) John Gloster Physical Trainer of Indian Cricket Team (D) V. Bhaskaran Coach of Indian Hockey Team

95.

Consider the following statements:(1) The central government recently signed two agreements to set up joint venture companies involving the public sector Airports Authority of India and the GMR and GVK groups for handling over the Delhi and Mumbai airports for modernisation. (2) K Ramalingam is Chairman of AAI. (3) The headquarter of AAI is situated in Jamshed G. Tata House, Navi Mumbai. Which among the above statements is/are true? (A) Only (1) is true. (C) All (1), (2) and (3) are true. (B) Only (2) and (3) are true. (D) Only (1) and (2) are true.

96.

The commerce ministry has appointed a one-member committee to finalise a viable package for plantation farmers. Who among the following persons was selected for the job?

(A) M S Swaminathan (C) N Rangachary 97.

(B) CVK Krishnamurthy (D) Mr. Sompal

According to the WTO charter which among the following is not a benefit availed by is members? (A) The member Governments are shielded from lobbying. (B) Freer trade cuts the costs of living (C) Trade Disputes are handled constructively (D) Access to Foreign currency is made easier

98.

Which among the following states is India's largest user or pesticide products? (A) Andhra Pradesh (C) Karnataka (B) Uttar Pradesh (D) Punjab

99.

Which among the following is not a cause of decline in the number of natural pollinators worldwide? (A) Increased international trade of food products has led to a rapid transfer of parasites and diseases of pollinator species around the world. (B) In some areas development or agriculture has disrupted and broken up and traditional nectar corridors that are required to gain their energy requirements for the migration of the pollinators. (C) The use of Genetically Modified seeds has reduced the chances of pollination via external bodies. (D) There is growing number of cases where insecticides are being used during the blooming seasons of the plants, thus causing damage to pollinator species.

100.

Which among the following products can be pasteurized? 1. Egg (A) Only 1, 2 and 3 (C) Only 1, 2 and 4 2. Beer 3. Water (B) Only 2, 3 and 4 (D) All 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Milk

101.

Which of the following is a breed of buffalo? (A) Murrah (B) Mecheri (C) Gunjam (D) Chokla

102.

Which among the following scheme is not implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare? (A) Vande Mantram Scheme

(B) Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) Scheme (C) Janani Suraksha Yojana (D) Bal Vikas Pariyojana 103. Which among the following persons is the Director General of World Intellectual Property Organisation? (A) Sultan Shah Amil (C) John Smith Openheimer 104. (B) Kamil Idris (D) Michel Kamdasus

According to the latest data which among the following nations has the maximum number of Pravasi Bhartiya (Migrated Indian Citizens) as their residents? (A) USA (B) UK (C) South Africa (D) Myanmar

105.

Which among the following persons was the chairman of the advisory committee constituted to enable the government to formulate its view on restructuring of Oil public sector undertakings? (A) S V Rangnathan (C) V Krishnamurthy (B) S Vijayaraghavan (D) Rakesh Tuteja

106.

Which of the following facts is not true about India's present eletricity scenario? (A) Around 74% of rural households were electrified in the country till March 2006. (B) Out of this about 55.8% capacity is generated by the state sector. (C) The contribution of thermal power is 66% of the total installed capacity. (D) The total installed capacity of power generation in India is about 1.26 lakh MW.

107.

Which among the following is not the responsibility of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission that was established in 1998? (A) To improve the operations and management of the regional transmission systems through Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC), and Availability Based Tariff (ABT). (B) To Facilitate open access in interstate transmission. (C) To dissolve the disputes between power generation and distribution authorities. (D) Facilitate technological and institutional changes required for the development of competitive markets in bulk power and transmission services.

108.

Vanya is a brand name/label for which among the following products? (A) Honey (B) Silk (C) Sahtoosh (D) Sandal

109.

India's Integrated Interim missile-testing site Chandipur-On-Sea, from where Agni-Ill was tested recently, is situated in which among the following states? (A) Orissa (C) West Bengal (B) Maharashtra (D) Andhra Pradesh

110.

Which among the following business barons was recently appointed as the Sheriff of Mumbai? (A) Nusli Wadia (C) Jerry Rao (B) Vijaypat Singhania (D) Ravi Dasani

111.

Mr. Tulsi Tanti is chairman of which among the following firms? (A) Suzlon Energy (C) DLF (B) Crompton Greaves (D) Apollo Tyres

112.

The first 20-20 International match was held between which among the following nations? (A) Australia and England (C) Australia and New Zealand (B) England and Sri Lanka (D) New Zealand and England

113.

India is hosting the 2006 ICCO global summit for the first time. Which among the following cities is hosting it? (A) Pune (B) Hyderabad (C) Mumbai (D) New Delhi

114.

Blaupunkt GmbH is the euro300 million mobile communications and car entertainment company from which among the following countries? (A) The Netherlands (C) Germany (B) Luxembourg (D) Norway

115.

Global IT services giant Electronic Data Systems Corporation has recently acquired a significant stake in which among the following companies? (A) MphasiS BFL (C) Polaris Software (B) Hexaware Technologies (D) HCL Info

116.

Which among the following Indian firm was recently ranked as India's Most Respected Multinational Business Conglomerate' by United States-India Business Council? (A) Tata Group (C) Hero Honda (B) Reliance Industries Limited (D) AV Birla Group

117.

Which among the following business barons recently announced to donate about $37.4 billion to Bill and Melinda Gates foundation? (A) Steve jobs (C) David Trump (B) Warren Buffet (D) Ingvar Kamprad

118.

Which among the following is India's most profitable company? (A) Reliance Industries Limited (C) ONGC (B) Indian Tobacco Company (D) NTPC

119.

Which among the following Indian companies is providing a free data management solution, as well as, IT services to 'Project Hope' in China? (A) Living Digital (C) L&T Info (B) Satyam Computers (D) TCS

120.

ONGC Mittal Energy Ltd has finalised the investment proposals for setting up a 15 million tonne per annum export-oriented refinery, a 2,000 MW power plant and railway lines in which among the following African countries? (A) Zambia (B) Ghana (C) Angola (D) Nigeria

121.

According to World Bank's latest report India is now the world's ________wealthiest nation? (A) Fourth (B) Eighth (C) Twelfth (D) Sixteenth

122.

Which among the following companies recently launched its super luxury hot wheels: 'Gallardo' and 'Murcielago' in India? (A) Audi (B) Rolls Royce (C) Lamborghini (D) Porsche

123.

Which among the following southern states is all set to launch Tourism-on-Wheels project in collaboration with the Indian Railways? (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Karnataka (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Kerala

124.

Isuzu Motors Ltd, Japan's largest maker of light trucks has decided to start making buses in India in 2007 in association with (A) TELCO (C) Swaraj Mazda (B) Ashok Leyland (D) Mahindra and Mahindra

125.

In an attempt to enhance the quality of customer service and strengthen the grievance redressal mechanism, the Reserve Bank of India has constituted a new department Customer Service Department (CSD). Which of the following is not among the key responsibilities of the department? (A) Dissemination of instructions or information relating to customer service. (B) Grievance redressal by banks and the RBI. (C) Administering the Banking Ombudsman (BO) scheme and act as a nodal department for the Banking codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI). (D) All of the above

126.

The new ICC president Percy Sonn belong to which among the following countries? (A) England (B) South Africa (C) Australia (D) New Zealand

127.

Which among the following countries has the maximum amount of external debt? (A) USA (B) Mexico (C) Brazil (D) Japan

128.

Tata Sky is a satellite television company in India, formed through a joint venture between the Tata Group and (A) Star TV (B) Eurospace (C) Sky Italia (D) ISRO

129.

'Eco Mark' is given to the Indian products that are (A) pure and unadulterated (C) economically viable (B) rich in protein (D) environment-friendly

130.

The indicator of economic prosperity is (A) increase in gross national product at current prices (B) increase in net national product at current prices (C) increase in gross national product at fixed prices (D) increase in net national product at fixed prices

131.

Cairn Energy, which is exploring oil in Rajasthan, belongs to (A) Ireland (B) Scotland (C) Norway (D) Sweden

132.

The youngest ever Indian to achieve a Grandmaster norm in Chess is (A) Sahaj Grover (BSaina Nehwal (C) Parimarjan Negi (D) D Harika

133.

Which among the following is not a wholly owned subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India?

(A) National Housing Bank (B) National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (C) Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (D) Exim Bank of India 134. The next Asian Game will be held in December, 2006 in (A) Doha 135. (B) Abu Dhabi (C) Riyadh (D) Kyoto

The service tax umbrella does not cover (A) Pathology labs (C) Coaching institutes (B) Telecom services (D) Catering services

136.

Which company recently launched a premium prt denim line in the Indian fashion arena, cobranding it with John Abraham? (A) Killer (B) Wrangler (C) Lee Copper (D) Milky Way

137.

The National Stock Exchange, incorporated in 1992, in terms of transactions holds: (A) fifth rank in the World. (C) seventh rank in the World. (B) third rank in the World. (D) does not figure in the top 10.

138.

Which country, of the following, is the biggest contributor for Foreign Direct Investment in India between 1991 to 2004? (A) Mauritius (B) USA (C) Japan (D) United Kingdom

139.

SAFTA, stands for (A) South Asia Free Trade Agreement (B) South African Federation for Tribal Advancement (C) South Asian Forum for Tourism Agreements (D) None of the above

140.

Which company, out of the following, does not figure in the Forbes Global 2000 year 2005 ranking? (A) NTPC (B) ONGC (C) SBI (D) EIL

141.

Introduction of 3G services in telecommunication industry will NOT include which of the following features? (A) Video Streaming (B) Stock Transactions

(C) E-learning 142.

(D) E-Governance

Which Finance Minister resigned after a report on Haridas Mundhra share imbroglio was published in 1958? (A) GK Iyengar (C) TT Krishnamachari (B) Ramanand Shastri (D) V Padmanabhan

143.

Which state tops the revenues collected under the recently implemented VAT tax regime? (A) Maharashtra (C) Gujarat (B) Andhra Pradesg (D) Karnataka

144.

Which player recently won the country's highest ever professional Golf Prize held at China? (A) Shiv Kapur (C) Gaurav Ghei (B) Jeev Milkha Singh (D) Jyoti Randhawa

145.

Who is the current Union Minister for Commerce and Industry? (A) PC Chidambram (C) Praful Patel (B) MS Ahluwalia (D) Kamalnath

146.

Kevin Rollins is the CEO of which American Corporate giant employing direct business model? (A) Wall Mart (B) Dell (C) Microsoft (D) Quark

147.

According to the recently published India-Pacific Wealth Report, the number of millionaire investors in India has grown to (A) 83,000 (B) 23,000 (C)48,000 (D) 100,000

148.

NIIT Technologies have recently established ties with a Singapore agency to market GeBiz. What is GeBiz? (A) Electronic business portal of Singapore Govt (B) Portal of Income Tax department of Singapore (C) GE's commercial arm based at Singapore (D) None of the above

149.

The investment giant set up by Warren Buffet is:

(A) DSP Merryl Lynch (C) GE Capital 150.

(B) Berkshire Hathway (D) Citi capital

Who has been awarded the Castrol Lifetime Achievement Award recently? (A) Sunil Gavaskar (C) Mohinder Amarnath (B) Polly Umrigar (D) Erapalli Prasanna