The Official GK Thread for B-School Entrances 2007-2008

[saketkhaitan]

this is not correct

3. Mercedes sedans are assembled in
which town of Maharashtra?
(a) Nashik
(b) Baramatti
(c) Pimpri
(d) Pune


THE CORRECT ANS IS PUNE

EVEN THIS IS NOT CORRECT

6. ‘Know Now’. This is the base line of a
brand, 150 years old, that is in the business of
providing information to its customers. Which
company?
(a) Reuters
(b) Dow Jones
(c) AFP
(d) None of the above

ANS IS D

CORRECT ANS IS....i m not sure can sme1 find

[utsavmamoria]

This is some information regarding the European Union. I have compiled it from various sources, mainly wikipedia.

@konda

I will try to answer most of your queries on the questions you have posted. Not able to devote that much time. My VA scores are giving me nightmares



European Union


The Copenhagen criteria are the rules that define whether a country is eligible to join the European Union. The criteria require that a state have the institutions to preserve democratic governance and human rights, a functioning market economy, and that the state accept the obligations and intent of the EU. These membership criteria were laid down at the June 1993 European Council in Copenhagen, Denmark, from which they take their name.

The European Economic Area (EEA) came into being on January 1, 1994 following an agreement between three member states of European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the European Community (EC), and all member states of the European Union (EU). It allows these EFTA countries to participate in the European Single Market without joining the EU.
The contracting parties to the EEA Agreement are three of the four EFTA states - Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway – and the 27 EU Member States along with the European Community.

The non EU members of the EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) have agreed to enact legislation similar to that passed in the EU in the areas of social policy, consumer protection, environment, company law and statistics

Now let me give some info on the Individual states.

Iceland: The most contentious issue regarding possible EU membership for Iceland is the loss of control over natural resources, notably fishing grounds due to the Union's Common Fisheries Policy. Opponents also point to the good performance of the Icelandic economy, high growth and low unemployment, as a sign that there is no pressing need to join the EU. It is commonly argued that the membership of EEA already brings most of the potential benefits of an EU-membership without the costs. Then there are those who view the EEA membership as costly and the experience with the EEA as a negative one and therefore oppose EU-membership. Unwillingness to hand over a part of Iceland's sovereignty to a supranational organization is another source of opposition to EU membership, as in other European countries.

Proponents of EU membership largely rely on economic arguments: they view the euro as a solution to the dramatic exchange rate fluctuations of the krona, which have posed a challenge for many Icelandic export businesses. It is also pointed out that Iceland has Europe's highest grocery prices and completely opening the Icelandic market to EU products might result in lower prices.

Turkey: In order to acceed to the EU, Turkey must first successfully complete negotiations with the European Commission on each of the 35 chapters of the EU's acquis and then the member states must unanimously agree to Turkish membership. Public opinion in EU countries generally opposes Turkish membership, though with varying degrees of intensity, although political leaders and politicians of the European Union generally support it. Turkey’s entry into the EU may have profound consequences on the future direction of the EU. The issues mentioned by some of those objecting to Turkey's EU candidacy can be divided among those inherent to Turkey's situation, those that involve internal issues about human rights, democracy, and related matters, and those concerning Turkey's open external disputes with its neighbors like Cyprus, Greece and Armania.


Norway: The reasons are too many. I am not posting because I feel like I am spamming the thread.I am giving the link. Norway and the European Union - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Switzerland:


Switzerland and the European Union - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Microstates: There are a number of microstates in Europe; due to their size they are often closely linked with another larger state and now most European microstates have special relations with the European Union.
They remain outside the Union, some due to the cost of membership, the EU not being designed with microstates in mind. Two other smaller countries in Europe, Luxembourg and Malta, are full members of the Union.


Microstates and the European Union - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Hope that helped

[utsavmamoria]

Originally Posted by saketkhaitan

this is not correct

3. Mercedes sedans are assembled in
which town of Maharashtra?
(a) Nashik
(b) Baramatti
(c) Pimpri
(d) Pune


THE CORRECT ANS IS PUNE

EVEN THIS IS NOT CORRECT

6. ‘Know Now’. This is the base line of a
brand, 150 years old, that is in the business of
providing information to its customers. Which
company?
(a) Reuters
(b) Dow Jones
(c) AFP
(d) None of the above

ANS IS D

CORRECT ANS IS....i m not sure can sme1 find

Regarding the first question, I still think that the answer is Pimpri which is located in Pune. Refer http://www.ibef.org/artdisplay.aspx?...0&art_id=16712

Thank you for correcting me.
P.S - A request. I understand your enthu. But please go easy on the fonts

[saketkhaitan]

MY NEXT SET AS FOLLOWS.................

11. The countries included in the 6-party
talk regarding the Nuclear programme of
North Korea are:
(a) US, Canada, China, North Korea, South
Korea and Japan
(b) US, Russia, China, North Korea, South
Korea and Japan
(c) US, Russia, UK, France, North Korea
and South Korea
(d) US, UK, North Korea, South Korea and
Japan

12. Which of the following is measured
on the Richter scale?
(a) Density of liquids
(b) Magnitude of earthquakes
(c) Velocity of tornadoes
(d) Height of mountains

13. For a time difference of one hour the
longitudinal distance is equal to:
(a) 1 degree
(b) 4 degrees
(c) 10 degrees
(d) 15 degrees

14. Which of the following is the first surface-to-surface missile in India?
(a) Prithvi
(b) Trishul
(c) Agni
(d) Nag

15. CTBT is a term related to:
(a) Nuclear Weapons
(b) Taxes
(c) Space Research
(d) Railway Goods

16. How many Stock Exchanges in India
are recognized by government of India?
(a) 24
(b) 36
(c) 20
(d) 15

17. WMD stands for:
(a) Weapons of Mass Destruction
(b) World Minerals Directory
(c) Wildlife Management Director
(d) World Monetary Distributors

18. Thumbelina was in news for:
(a) Being declared as the world’s smallest
horse
(b) Being declared as the best fairy tale
(c) Being the latest addition in Mobile
Technology
(d) None of the above

19. Tungabhadra is a tributary of:
(a) Krishna
(b) Cauvery
(c) Periyar
(d) Godavari

20. ‘World Ozone Day?’ is observed on

(a) September 11
(b) September 12
(c) September 13
(d) September 16
(e) September 20

[utsavmamoria]

Maaru take

11. The countries included in the 6-party
talk regarding the Nuclear programme of
North Korea are:
(a) US, Canada, China, North Korea, South
Korea and Japan
(b) US, Russia, China, North Korea, South
Korea and Japan
(c) US, Russia, UK, France, North Korea
and South Korea
(d) US, UK, North Korea, South Korea and
Japan

12. Which of the following is measured
on the Richter scale?
(a) Density of liquids
(b) Magnitude of earthquakes
(c) Velocity of tornadoes
(d) Height of mountains

13. For a time difference of one hour the
longitudinal distance is equal to:
(a) 1 degree
(b) 4 degrees
(c) 10 degrees
(d) 15 degrees

14. Which of the following is the first surface-to-surface missile in India?
(a) Prithvi
(b) Trishul
(c) Agni
(d) Nag

15. CTBT is a term related to:
(a) Nuclear Weapons
(b) Taxes
(c) Space Research
(d) Railway Goods

16. How many Stock Exchanges in India
are recognized by government of India?
(a) 24
(b) 36
(c) 20
(d) 15

The Calcutta Stock exchange has been closed down due to low volume.

17. WMD stands for:
(a) Weapons of Mass Destruction
(b) World Minerals Directory
(c) Wildlife Management Director
(d) World Monetary Distributors

18. Thumbelina was in news for:
(a) Being declared as the world’s smallest
horse
(b) Being declared as the best fairy tale
(c) Being the latest addition in Mobile
Technology
(d) None of the above

19. Tungabhadra is a tributary of:
(a) Krishna
(b) Cauvery
(c) Periyar
(d) Godavari

20. ‘World Ozone Day?’ is observed on

(a) September 11
(b) September 12
(c) September 13
(d) September 16
(e) September 20

[diablorulez]

@saketkhaitan

11. The countries included in the 6-party
talk regarding the Nuclear programme of
North Korea are:
(a) US, Canada, China, North Korea, South
Korea and Japan
(b) US, Russia, China, North Korea, South
Korea and Japan
(c) US, Russia, UK, France, North Korea
and South Korea
(d) US, UK, North Korea, South Korea and
Japan


12. Which of the following is measured
on the Richter scale?
(a) Density of liquids
(b) Magnitude of earthquakes
(c) Velocity of tornadoes
(d) Height of mountains

13. For a time difference of one hour the
longitudinal distance is equal to:
(a) 1 degree
(b) 4 degrees
(c) 10 degrees
(d) 15 degrees

14. Which of the following is the first surface-to-surface missile in India?
(a) Prithvi
(b) Trishul
(c) Agni
(d) Nag

15. CTBT is a term related to:
(a) Nuclear Weapons
(b) Taxes
(c) Space Research
(d) Railway Goods

16. How many Stock Exchanges in India
are recognized by government of India?
(a) 24
(b) 36
(c) 20
(d) 15
all options are wrong total recognized exchanges are 23
check this-->India Stock Exchanges

17. WMD stands for:
(a) Weapons of Mass Destruction
(b) World Minerals Directory
(c) Wildlife Management Director
(d) World Monetary Distributors

18. Thumbelina was in news for:
(a) Being declared as the world’s smallest
horse
(b) Being declared as the best fairy tale
(c) Being the latest addition in Mobile
Technology
(d) None of the above

19. Tungabhadra is a tributary of:
(a) Krishna
(b) Cauvery
(c) Periyar
(d) Godavari

20. ‘World Ozone Day?’ is observed on

(a) September 11
(b) September 12
(c) September 13
(d) September 16
(e) September 20

[diablorulez]

Yesterday's Gyan dhara solutions

Objective test for "Business Awareness"
1) ‘Clipper’ and ‘Terminator’, are the names of the scooter and bike models, respectively from the stable of
TVS Motors Ltd.
LML Ltd.
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
Kinetic Engineering Ltd.

2) Which of the following car models has the punchline, ‘The Sunshine Car’?
Zen
Santro Zip plus
Tata Indigo
Daewoo Matiz

3) The name of India’s first and only 91-octane petrol from Indian Oil Corporation is
Smart
Turbojet
Premium
Speed

4) ‘Suvidha’ fixed deposits are from
ICICI
UTI
IDBI
SBI

5) Why was International Economic Association President P.R. Brahmananda in the news recently?
The eminent economist died recently
He was recently appointed as the chief economist of CII.
He was recently appointed as the deputy governor of RBI
He is the newly appointed chairman of Stock Holding Corporation of India

6) U.S. auto major General Motors has announced recently the launch of its mass-market brand in India. Identify it from the given options.
T
Pajero
Chevrolet
Cadillac

7) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was in the news recently. Why?
DMRC was given ISO 9001 certificate recently because of its high quantity standards.
DMRC got the ISO 14001 certification recently and became the first Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) in the world to achieve it at the construction stage.
DMRC received the Deming’s award given for quality management.
DMRC emerged as the most efficient transport system according to a recent survey conducted by
ORG-MARG

‘Bazzon’ is the name of a Television model from
Sony
Philips
Videocon
Onida

9) ‘Charging rhino’, is the logo of which of the following companies?
Godrej
CEAT
Apollo Tyres
Mahindra & Mahindra

10) In a recent decision, the government has allowed the banks to enter into compromise settlement of Non-Performing Assets (NPA) of upto Rs. …
1 cr
5 cr
20 cr
25 cr

[diablorulez]

New set!

1. Which country will organize world cup Football 2010?
China
S. Africa
UK
USA

2. What was the "Mascot" of Soccer world Cup 2002?
Dazzler
Ato
Nik
Goleo 6

3. Which country is the manufacturer of spy plane "Falcon"?
USA
France
Germany
Israel

4. Who is the winner of “Man Booker” prize for the 2005 ?
Jhumpa Lahiri
J.M.Coetzee
Salman Rushdie
Jhon Banville

5. Days and Nights are equal throughout the year at -
Equator
Meridians
Longitudes
Latitudes

6. What is the color of the hottest Stars ?
Blue
White
Yellow
Red

7. Who is the Architect of Chandigarh?
Adwin Lutiens
Le Corbusier
Louis Seymour
D C Kapoor

8. Who was the first Indian personality to win the Nobel Prize?
Amartya Sen
Rabindranath Tagore
C V Raman
Jawaharlal Nehru

9. What is the name of world's first nuclear reactor?
Chicago pile
Apsara
Fermi fusion
Blackhole

10. The film which won the most number of Oscar awards till date is-
Titanic
Gladiator
The Last Emperor
Beautiful Mind

[abhay agarwal]

Originally Posted by saketkhaitan

MY NEXT SET AS FOLLOWS.................

Originally Posted by saketkhaitan

11. The countries included in the 6-party
talk regarding the Nuclear programme of
North Korea are:
(a) US, Canada, China, North Korea, South
Korea and Japan
(b) US, Russia, China, North Korea, South
Korea and Japan
(c) US, Russia, UK, France, North Korea
and South Korea
(d) US, UK, North Korea, South Korea and
Japan

12. Which of the following is measured
on the Richter scale?
(a) Density of liquids
(b) Magnitude of earthquakes
(c) Velocity of tornadoes
(d) Height of mountains

13. For a time difference of one hour the
longitudinal distance is equal to:
(a) 1 degree
(b) 4 degrees
(c) 10 degrees
(d) 15 degrees

14. Which of the following is the first surface-to-surface missile in India?
(a) Prithvi
(b) Trishul
(c) Agni
(d) Nag

15. CTBT is a term related to:
(a) Nuclear Weapons
(b) Taxes
(c) Space Research
(d) Railway Goods

16. How many Stock Exchanges in India
are recognized by government of India?
(a) 24
(b) 36
(c) 20
(d) 15.........? i guess they r 23

17. WMD stands for:
(a) Weapons of Mass Destruction
(b) World Minerals Directory
(c) Wildlife Management Director
(d) World Monetary Distributors

18. Thumbelina was in news for:
(a) Being declared as the world’s smallest
horse
(b) Being declared as the best fairy tale
(c) Being the latest addition in Mobile
Technology
(d) None of the above

19. Tungabhadra is a tributary of:
(a) Krishna
(b) Cauvery
(c) Periyar
(d) Godavari

20. ‘World Ozone Day?’ is observed on

(a) September 11
(b) September 12
(c) September 13
(d) September 16
(e) September 20

regards......

[saketkhaitan]

13. For a time difference of one hour the
longitudinal distance is equal to:
(a) 1 degree
(b) 4 degrees
(c) 10 degrees
(d) 15 degrees


the correct ans is.......... 1 degree