SSC Stenographer Question and Answer
Atacama desert is situated in_____ continent.
(A) Australia
(B) North America
(C) South America
(D) Africa
Correct Answer : C
The headquarter of National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) is loçated at which one of the following places?
(A) Jaipur
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Chennai
(D) Raipur
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is a branch of the Government of India that looks after the ongoing process of decentralization and local governance in the states.
2. The headquarters of the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj is in Hyderabad.
3. National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), an autonomous organization under the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
When did the Congress split take place at Surat?
(A) 1907
(B) 1905
(C) 1906
(D) 1908
Correct Answer : A
ISRO was established on -
(A) 15th August 1972
(B) 15th August 1969
(C) 15th September 1965
(D) 15th October 1972
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is the space agency of India. This organization involves science, engineering and technology to reap the benefits of outer space for India and mankind.
2. ISRO is a major component of the Department of Space, Government of India. The department executes the Indian space program primarily through various centres or units under ISRO.
3. ISRO was earlier known as the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which was founded by Dr. Vikram A. It was established by the Government of India in 1962 on the vision of Sarabhai. ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969, and replaced INCOSPAR with an expanded role to harness space technology.
4. Antrix Corporation is the marketing arm of ISRO.
5. ISRO's Master Control Facility is located in Hassan.
Which one of the following was not a part of the Axis Powers during World War II?
(A) Germany
(B) Italy
(C) Japan
(D) France
Correct Answer : D
‘World Economic Outlook' is published by which one of the following organisations?
(A) World Bank
(B) World Trade Organisation
(C) International Monetary Fund
(D) United Nations Development Programme
Correct Answer : C
Tugrik is currency of ______.
(A) Mangolia
(B) Myanmar
(C) North Korea
(D) Oman
Correct Answer : A
Doha is the capital of which one of the following countries?
(A) Qatar
(B) Namibia
(C) U.A.E.
(D) Malaysia
Correct Answer : A
Which one of the following rivers was named ' Parushni ' in Ancient Literature?
(A) Satluj
(B) Chenab
(C) Beas
(D) Ravi
Correct Answer : D
Thomas Cup is associated with which one of the following sports?
(A) Football
(B) Tennis
(C) Badminton
(D) Cricket
Correct Answer : C