1.  New Rupee Symbol of India or Indian Rupee Symbol represents ?

Answer: A mix of the Devanagri ‘Ra’ and Roman ‘R’, to become the fifth currency in the world to have a distinct identity.

2. New Rupee Symbol of India or Indian Rupee Symbol designed by _______________

Answer: IIT post-graduate D Uday Kumar

3. New Indian Rupee symbol has been revealed by Cabinet on ?

Answer: July 15, 2010

4. Who  is the first Indian girl to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in Badminton?

Answer: Saina Nehwal

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna. World No.2 Saina Nehwal has been chosen for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Saina is the first Indian girl to reach the Olympics singles quarterfinals and the first Indian to win the World Junior Badminton Championships.

5. Who took charge as Chief Eelection Commissioner on July 30, 2010 ?

Answer: S Y Quraishi

S Y Quraishi takes charge as Chief Eelection Commissioner

Seven wonders if the World. According to the Travel Channel, the original Seven Wonders of the World (sometimes known as the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) is a list of man-made structures built in the Classical Era and defined as wonders by ancient historians in the second century B.C. Many of these structures are no longer in existence, such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Colossus of Rhodes. But in 2007, over 100 million people voted and created a new list of seven wonders.

1.Great Wall of China

The Great Wall At over 5,000 miles, the Great Wall is the longest man-made structure in the world. It was built between the 5th century B.C. and the 16th century to protect the borders of the Chinese Empire from the Mongols. It spans northern China from East to West and was designated a World Heritage site in 1987. Visitors can travel to Beijing to see parts of this magnificent structure.

2.Christ the Redeemer Statue

Located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this 130-foot statue on Corcovado Mountain in the National Park of Tijuca was designed by engineer Heitor da Silva Costa and is a widely recognized Brazilian image. Visitors can visit the statue by train in Corcovado. The tour is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

3.Machu Picchu

This ruin in Peru was part of the Incan Empire built in the mid 15th century and later abandoned. Known only to locals, it was rediscovered in 1911 by archaeologist Hiram Bingham. The ruins can be reached by foot, helicopter or train. The name Machu Picchu means Old Mountain, according to the Peru cultural foundation website. On many days rainbows can be seen from the location. Many temples and palaces still remain

4.Chichen Itza

Before they were ruins, this city was the political and economic hub of the Mayan civilization. As a trading center for cloth, slaves, salt and honey this city flourished between 800 and 1200 A.D. The astronomical observatory, El Caracol is the most known ruin. It is located in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

5.The Roman Colosseum

The Colosseum This elliptical structure, located in the center of Rome, Italy, was built between 70 and 80 A.D and was in use for about 500 years. It could seat nearly 50,000 spectators and its design influences the construction of many modern day amphitheaters.

6.Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal By many, the Taj Mahal is considered a perfect example of Muslim art in India. It was built between 1632 and 1648 in Agra, India as a commissioned mausoleum for the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Its architecture incorporates Persian, Turkish, Islamic, and Indian styles. The surrounding grounds include formal gardens and a linear reflecting pool.

7.Petra

This wonder, located in Jordan, was declared a World Heritage site in 1985. Petra was the capital of the Nabataean empire of King Aretas IV. The members of this civilization created a pseudo oasis by manipulating water technology. It has several structures carved into stone, a 4,000 seat amphitheater and the El-Deir

1. Area wise, which one of the following is the largest Lok Sabha constituency?
a. Kutch
b. Kangra
c. Ladakh
d. Patna sahib
2. Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) imparts training to army officers of
a. Nepal
b. Bangladesh
c. Maldives
d. Bhutan

3. The tourism phrase Paradise Unexplored refers to
a. Jammu and Kashmir
b. North-east India
c. Chhattishgarh
d. Uttarakhand
4. The speaker of the Lok Sabha can resign his office by addressing his resignation to
a. the President
b. the Prime Minister
c. the Deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha
d. the Chief Justice of India

5. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?
a. only Lok Sabha
b. only Rajya Sabha
c. either House of the Parliament
d. any Legislative Assembly

6. The highest body that approves Five Year Plans in India is
a. Planning commission
b. National development council
c. Interstate council
d. Union cabinet

7. Which among the following is the exclusive jurisdiction of the state government?
a. Corporation tax
b. Customs duty
c. Sales tax
d. Income tax

8. Which one of the following theories of communism is not a doctrine of Karl Marx?
a. Dialectical Materialism
b. Historical Materialism
c. Class Struggle
d. Theory of new Democracy

9. Which among the following is an extra constitutional growth in Indian democracy?
a. Attorney General of India
b. Autonomous Districts
c. Political Parties
d. Deputy Chairman of the Council of States

10. Socialism is opposed to
a. social security scheme
b. equal distribution of wealth
c. unrestricted competition
d. collective ownership and management

11. Who among the following was the first muslim Military Commander who annexed Bihar and Bengal by overthrowing the Sena dynasty?
a. Mahmud Gawan
b. Bakhtiyar Khilji
c. Adil Shahis
D. Shams-ud-Din

12. Which one of the following was the official language of Gupta period?
a. Pali
b. Magadhi
c. Prakrit
d. Sanskrit

13. Tropical cyclone of Philippines is termed as
a. Typhoon
b. Willy-willy
c. Hurricane
d. Baguio

14. Chambal river is a part of
a. Sabarmati basin
b. Ganga basin
c. Narmada basin
d. Gogavari basin

15. What is the reason for India being a major producer of different varieties of fruits and vegetables?
a. Its large populations size
b. Its large land area
c. Variation in its agro-climatic conditions
d. Diversity in socio-cultural phenomenon

16. What is the process that tends to build up the land surface by deposition of solid material in its lower areas, known as?
a. Abrasion
b. Agglomeration
c. Aggradation
d. Attrition

17. Which one of the following African countries is not land-locked?
a. Benin
b. Chad
c. Lesotho
d. Mali

18. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through
a. Orissa
b. Tripura
c. Chhattisgarh
d. Rajasthan

19. Which of the following crops would be preferred for sowing in order to enrich the soil with nitrogen?
a. Wheat
b. Mustard
c. Sunflower
d. Gram

20. Which of the following plants is referred to as a living fossil?
a. Ephedra
b. Cycas
c. Gingko
d. Adiantum

Answers to the above questions

1.  C    2.  D    3.  B    4.  C   5.  C    6.  B    7.  C    8.  D    9.  C    10.  C    11.  B    12.  D    13.  A    14.  B    15.  C    16.  C    17.  A   18.  A   19.  D   20.  C