NABARD Bank Officers Exam 2008 Reasoning (Solved) Reasoning

1. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and so form a group. Which is the
one that does not belong to the group ?
(A) Clove
(B) Cinnamon
(C) Pepper
(D) Cardamom
(E) Apricot
2. How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXPERIMENT each of which
have as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet ?
(A) None
(B) One
(C) Two
(D) Three
(E) More than three
3. How many meaningful English words can be made from the letters EOPR, using each
letter only once ?
(A) None
(B) One
(C) Two
(D) Three
(E) More than three
4. Pointing to a photograph Rasika said “He is the grandson of my grandmother’s only
son.” How is the boy in photograph related to Rasika ?
(A) Son
(B) Nephew
(C) Brother
(D) Cannot be determined
(E) None of these
5. In a certain code ‘open the door’ is written as ‘ka te jo’ ‘door is closed’ is written as ‘jo
pa ma’ and ‘this is good’ is written as ‘la ra pa’. What is the code for ‘closed’ ?
(A) ma
(B) pa
(C) jo
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(D) ka
(E) None of these
Directions—(Q. 6 to 10) These questions are based on the following letter / number /
symbol arrangement. Study it carefully and answer the questions :
7 D 5 # A B 1 % K $ 4 E J F 3 * 2 H I @ L 6 Q U © 9 M T 8 W
6. How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement each of which is
immediately preceded by a vowel and also immediately followed by a number ?
(A) None
(B) One
(C) Two
(D) Three
(E) Four
7. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way on the basis of their positions in
the above arrangement and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the
group ?
(A) K41
(B) *HF
(C) #B5
(D) M8©
(E) LQI
8. Which of the following pairs of elements does not have the second element,
immediately followed by the first element ?
(A) 5#
(B) MT
(C) $4
(D) 3F
(E) @L
9. How many such numbers are there in the above arrangement, each of which is
immediately followed by a symbol and also immediately preceded by a consonant ?
(A) None
(B) One
(C) Two
(D) Three
(E) More than three
10. What will come in place of question mark (?) in the following series based on the
above arrangement ?
A # D $K1 3FE ?
(A) @I2
(B) *HI
(C) H2@
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(D) HIL
(E) None of these
Directions—(Q. 11 to 15) In each of the questions below are given four statements
followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. You have to take the given
statements to
be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read all the
conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the
given statements disregarding commonly known facts.
11. Statements :
Some shoes are socks.
All socks are towels.
All towels are bedsheets.
No bedsheet is blanket.
Conclusions :
I. No towel is blanket.
II. Some shoes are towels.
III. Some shoes are bedsheets.
(A) Only I and II follow
(B) Only II and III follow
(C) Only I and III follow
(D) All follow
(E) None of these
12. Statements :
Some fruits are flowers.
Some flowers are buds.
No bud is leaf.
All leaves are plants.
Conclusions :
I. No plant is bud.
II. Some plants are flowers.
III. Some buds are fruits.
(A) None follows
(B) Only I follows
(C) Only II and III follow
(D) Only III follows
(E) None of these
13. Statements :
Some pearls are gems.
Some gems are diamonds.
All diamonds are rings.
All rings are bangles.
Conclusions :
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I. Some bangles are rings.
II. All rings are diamonds.
III. All diamonds are bangles.
(A) Only I follows
(B) Only I and II follow
(C) Only I and III follow
(D) All follow
(E) None of these
14. Statements :
All chairs are tables.
All tables are telephones.
All telephones are cell phones.
No cell phone is computer.
Conclusions :
I. All cell phones are tables.
II. Some chairs are computers.
III. No chair is computer.
(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II follows
(C) Only III follows
(D) Only either II or III follows
(E) None of these
15. Statements :
Some rocks are hills.
All hills are mountains.
All mountains are rivers.
No river is Canal.
Conclusions :
I. All rocks are rivers.
II. Some hills are canals.
III. Some rivers are canals.
(A) Only I follows
(B) Only II and III follow
(C) Only I and III follow
(D) Only II follows
(E) None follows
Directions—(Q. 16 to 20) Study the following information carefully to answer these
questions.
Eight friends Savita, Radhika, Amita, Nisha, Rani, Jyoti, Meeta and Anjali are sitting
around a circle facing the centre. Savita is second to the right of Anjali, but is not a
neighbour of Amita. Nisha is third to the left of Amita but is not next to Savita. Jyoti is
second to the right of Rani and third to the left of Meeta.
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16. Who is second to the left of Anjali ?
(A) Radhika
(B) Rani
(C) Amita
(D) Meeta
(E) None of these
17. Who is to the immediate right of Nisha ?
(A) Jyoti
(B) Radhika
(C) Meeta
(D) Jyoti or Radhika
(E) None of these
18. Which of the following is the correct position of Rani ?
(A) To the immediate right of Anjali
(B) To the immediate left of Anjali
(C) To the immediate right of Savita
(D) Next to Jyoti
(E) None of these
19. Which of the following pairs represents the immediate neighbours of Nisha ?
(A) Jyoti and Meeta
(B) Radhika and Meeta
(C) Savita and Jyoti
(D) Radhika and Jyoti
(E) None of these
20. Who is to the immediate left of Savita ?
(A) Jyoti
(B) Anjali
(C) Rani
(D) Meeta
(E) None of these
Directions—(Q. 21 to 25) In each of the following questions two rows of numbers are
given. The resultant number in each row is to be worked out separately based on the
following rules and the questions below the rows of numbers is to be answered. The
operations of numbers progress from left to right.
Rules :
(i) If a two digit even number is followed by another even number the first one is to be
divided by the second one.
(ii) If an even number is followed by a prime number, the two are to be multiplied.
(iii) If an odd number is followed by another odd number the two are be added.
(iv) If a three digit number is followed by a two digit number which is the perfect square,
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the second number is to be subtracted from the first number.
(v) If a three digit number is followed by a two digit number which is not the perfect
square, the first number is to be divided by the second number.
21. 16 7 25
m 23 22
If ‘m’ is the resultant of the first row, what the resultant of the second row ?
(A) 132
(B) 88
(C) 122
(D) 78
(E) None of these
22. 97 45 71
48 8 11
What is the sum of the resultants of the two rows ?
(A) 68
(B) 19
(C) 147
(D) 64
(E) None of these
23. 125 64 33
282 x 39
If ‘x’ is resultant of the first row, what is the resultant of the second row ?
(A) 45
(B) 42
(C) 39
(D) 36
(E) None of these
24. 84 14 13
360 24 17
What the difference between the resultant of the first row and the second row ?
(A) 100
(B) 46
(C) 56 (D) 90
(E) None of these
25. 24 7 81
x 27 19
If ‘x’ is the resultant of the first row, what is the resultant of the second row ?
(A) 87
(B) 114
(C) 4
(D) 6
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(E) None of these
Directions—(Q. 26 to 30) Study the following information carefully to answer the
questions given below it—
Seven professionals A, B, C, D, E, F and G are practicing their professions in different
cities Chennai, Banglore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Bhubaneshwar
not necessarily in the same order. Each has a different profession Doctor, Engineer,
Pharmacist, Lawyer, Counsellor, Professor and Artist not necessarily in the same order.
A is a Pharmacist and practises in Bhubaneshwar. D practises in Banglore but is not a
Doctor or an Artist. The one who practises in Hyderabad is a Professor. G is a
Counsellor and does not practise in Mumbai or Chennai. E is a Lawyer and practises in
Ahmedabad. F practises in Chennai but is not an artist. C practises in Mumbai.
26. What is D’s profession ?
(A) Doctor
(B) Professor
(C) Engineer
(D) Cannot be determined
(E) None of these
27. Who is the professor ?
(A) B
(B) C
(C) D
(D) E
(E) None of these
28. Which of the following combinations of profession and place is correct ?
(A) Pharmacist—Jaipur
(B) Engineer—Chennai
(C) Doctor—Bangalore
(D) Artist—Mumbai
(E) None of these
29. Which of the following persons work in Jaipur ?
(A) B
(B) G
(C) C
(D) B or G
(E) None of these
30. Who is the Doctor ?
(A) D
(B) B
(C) C
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(D) B or C
(E) None of these
Directions—(Q. 31 to 35) In each question below is given a statement followed by two
courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative
decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the
problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to
assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses
of action logically follow(s) for pursuing. Give answer :
(A) If only I follows.
(B) If only II follows.
(C) If either I or II follows.
(D) If neither I nor II follows.
(E) If both I and II follow.
31. Statement : Cases of road accidents are increasing constantly, particularly in the
urban areas.
Courses of action :
I. Transport Authorities in the urban areas should impose stringent norms for
maintenance of vehicles.
II. Traffic police should severely punish those found to be violating traffic rules.
32. Statement : Despite good economic progress of the country, significant number of
undernourished children has been observed in the rural parts of the country.
Courses of action :
I. Government should increase Wealth Tax/Income Tax and use that money for
upliftment of the deprived class.
II. Govt. should introduce schemes like free meals in primary schools and make primary
education compulsory.
33. Statement : Launching of new brands of four wheelers is adding to the traffic
congestion in the metro cities.
Courses of action :
I. Public should be encouraged to share their private vehicles while travelling to their
work places.
II. Govt. should levy heavy taxes on motor cars in metro cities.
34. Statement : Increasing levels of air-pollution is creating healthhazards for people
living in the cities.
Courses of action :
I. All industries should be shifted to the outskirts of the cities.
II. Transport Authorities should take steps for converting all public transport vehicles to
run on CNG.
35. Statement : Large number of college students are found to be focusing more on
fashion than on studies.
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Courses of action :
I. Colleges should impose restrictions on use of fashionable clothes and accessories.
II. Colleges should keep the students busy enough with studies, so that they don’t find
time for other things like fashion.
Directions—(Q. 36 to 40) Below in each question are given two statements (A) and (B).
These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent
causes
or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement.
Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly
depicts the relationship between these two statements. Mark answer :
(A) If statement (A) is the cause and statement (B) is its effect.
(B) If statement (B) is the cause and statement (A) is its effect.
(C) If both the statements (A) and (B) are independent causes.
(D) If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of independent causes.
(E) If both the statements (A) and (B) are effects of some common cause.
36. (A) Parents in the locality decided to stop sending their children to school by
privatevehicles.
(B) A major accident of a private van carrying school children lead to deaths of few and
injuries for many children.
37. (A) The city observed lowest temperature of the last decade accompanied by heavy
fog during the week.
(B) Most of the flights from the city were indefinitely delayed causing panic among the
passengers.
38. (A) In the past few years the job market has improved for the professionally qualified
youth.
(B) Many youth are not able to get jobs upto their expectations.
39. (A) During peak hours roads are overcrowded with vehicles causing traffic jams in
most parts of the city.
(B) Many companies are planning to launch low priced vehicles.
40. (A) During evening hours roads are overcrowded with vehicles causing very slow
movement of vehicles.
(B) Pollution level in the air has substantially increased in the recent past.
Answers
1. (E) 2. (B) 3. (C) 4. (D) 5. (A) 6. (B) 7. (C) 8. (D) 9. (D) 10. (A) 11. (D) 12. (A) 13. (C)
14. (C) 15. (E) 16. (D) 17. (B) 18. (A) 19. (D) 20. (C) 21. (E) 22. (A) 23. (B) 24. (B) 25.
(D) 26. (C) 27. (A) 28. (D) 29. (B) 30. (E) 31. (B) 32. (B) 33. (E) 34. (E) 35. (E) 36. (B)
37. (A) 38. (D) 39. (C) 40. (D)

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Nabard Bank General Awareness Solved Paper Officers Exam 2008

Nabard Bank Officers Exam. 2008 : General Awareness (Solved)
Nabard Bank
Officers Exam., 2008
(Held on 30-3-2008)
1. Which of the following was the reason owing to which public unrest broke out in
Pakistan and an Emergency was declared a few months back ?
1. Sudden death of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
2. Announcement of General Elections.
General Awareness : Solved Paper

3. Appointment of a new Chief of Army in place of Gen. Pervez Musharraf who was
very popular leader there.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) All 1, 2 and 3
(E) None of these
2. India, Brazil and South Africa made a forum in 2003 which is playing a very
significant role in dealing with the issues of common interest of all the three in general
and their foreign policies in particular. What is the name of the forum ? (The Second
Summit of the forum was organized in October 2007 in Pretoria)
(A) SAGU
(B) BRIC
(C) G-20
(D) IBSA
(E) None of these
3. Read the following three statements carefully and answer the question asked
immediately after that—
1. Hu Jintao has been reelected the General Secretary of the ruling CPC for the
second term till 2012.
2. Vice President of the country Zeng Quinghing was removed from the powerful
Central Committee of the party.
3. Country is now likely to proceed on a new agenda of progress and development as
Jintao is a man of modern and scientific outlook.
All these three statements are about the political development in the country known as—
(A) South Korea
(B) North Korea
(C) Singapore
(D) China
(E) Thailand
4. The mid term review of the Monetary and Credit Policy of the RBI (for 2007-08) took
place in January 2008. Which of the following is true about the same ?
1. CRR hiked by 0.5 per cent to make it 7.5% w.e.f. 10th February, 2008.
2. GDP growth outlook at 8.5% for 2007-08.
3. Call and put options are now allowed in imports and exports.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3

(D) Both 2 and 3
(E) None of these
5. An International Organization with Robert B. Zoellick as its President sanctioned a
loan of US$ 944 million to India so that it can strengthen its rural finance system,
vocational training and improve its water management projects. Which of the following
is the name of that organization ?
(A) International Monetary Fund
(B) Asian Development Bank
(C) UNESCO
(D) World Bank
(E) None of these
6. As per the news which appeared in some newspapers/magazines the police with the
help of some NGOs rescued some children who had been forced in child labour illegally.
Such children are protected under which of the following acts in India ?
1. Juvenile Justice Act.
2. Child Labour Act.
3. Immoral Trafficking Act.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) All 1, 2 and 3
(E) None of these
7. As per the news published in the media, India, China and some other countries are
trying to grapple with money flooding the economy from a record trade surplus, and
swelling of foreign exchange reserves of the country. Why do the Central Banks of such
countries have to make special efforts to check the flooding of money and foreign
exchange in economy whereas for an ordinary man more money means richness and
prosperity ?
1. It generates artificial inflation in economy.
2. It makes the Govt. of that country to revaluate its currency.
3. It creates a situation where rate of interest on loans and advances starts coming
down sharply.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) All 1, 2 and 3
(D) Both 1 and 3
(E) None of these
8. The Govt. of India recently established a fund known as National Investment Fund
(NIF). Which of the following statement(s) is/are true in this regard ?

1. This fund is generated through the money received from the sale of equity in State
run companies.
2. The fund will help in revival of sick units of the public sector companies of the
Govt. of India.
3. The money deposited in the fund will be used for social welfare schemes.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) All 1, 2 and 3
(E) None of these
9. The Govt. of India is making special efforts to help the farmer community in the
country as they are in distress and demand special attention from all of us.
Which of the following is correct in this regard ?
1. Govt. of India has announced a substantial hike in minimum support price of
wheat for Rabi season.
2. A relief package is announced for the Sugar Industry.
3. All farmers are being given a cash assistance of Rs. 5 lakhs to make them
comfortable financially.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Only 3
(E) None of these
10. Which of the following taxes is collected by the Govt. on sale of goods and services
in the country ?
(A) NAT
(B) GET
(C) SAT
(D) VAT
(E) None of these
11. The N. D. Kumaraswamy Govt. came into minority in Karnataka because one
segment of the coalition
government withdrew its support from it in October 2007.
Which of the following was that segment ?
(A) SP
(B) Congress
(C) BSP
(D) Telugu Desam
(E) None of these

12. The newly elected President of which of the following countries took over the charge
from her husband who was the President of the country immediately prior to the general
presidential elections there ?
(A) Pakistan
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) Romania
(D) Peru
(E) Argentina
13. The latest European Union Summit took place in which of the following cities in
October 2007 ?
(A) Brussels
(B) Paris
(C) Luxembourg
(D) Lisbon
(E) None of these
14. The UN Climate change Conference 2007 was organized in which of the following
places ?
(A) Manila
(B) London
(C) Brussels
(D) Lisbon
(E) Bali
15. India ranks 128 in the recently published Human Development Index (HDI). The
index measures
which of the following to decide the rank of a country ?
1. Life expectancy
2. Literacy and Education
3. Forex reserves as a percentage of total GDP
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) All 1, 2 and 3
(E) None of these
16. Kevin Rudd recently took over as the Prime Minister of Australia from John Howard.
Which of the following policies of John Howard went wrong and against him who
otherwise was holding the post since last four terms of four years each ?
1. Refusal to ratify Kyoto protocol
2. Policy of hiring and firing workers any time
3. Support to non-democratic govt. in some countries
(A) Only 1
(B) Both 1 and 2
(C) Only 3

(D) Only 2
(E) All 1, 2 and 3
17. Many a time we read a term ‘PPP’ in financial newspapers. What is the full form of
the same as used in financial world ?
(A) Public Per Capita Power
(B) Per Capita Potential Purchases
(C) Purchasing Power Parity
(D) Present Purchasing Power
(E) None of these
18. ‘Cryogenic Engines’ are being developed indigenously by an Indian organization.
These engines are normally used for which of the following purposes ?
(A) Used for space programme
(B) Used for generating nuclear power
(C) Used by Railways as they are very fast and fuel efficient
(D) Used in fighter planes
(E) None of these
19. The UN has revealed that the emergency phase is now over in Chernobyl where a
disastrous accident had taken place in 1986. The affected people there will now be treated
as normal and not as victims. What had happened in Chernobyl in 1986 ?
(A) A train accident in which about 1000 people had died
(B) A bomb blast in which around 500 people died and 5000 were injured
(C) A nuclear plant exploded and the entire city became a radioactive zone
(D) A powerful earthquake rocked the entire city leaving thousands dead and several
thousands injured
(E) None of these
20. Who amongst the following is the Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission
constituted recently ?
(A) Vijay Kelkar
(B) B. K. Chaturvedi
(C) K. V. Kamath
(D) A. K. Purwar
(E) None of these
21. Many a time we read in newspapers about the “Doha Round” of talks. It was related
with the talks of which of the following organizations ?
(A) European Union
(B) World Trade Organization (WTO)
(C) International Atomic Energy Agencies (IAEA)
(D) G-8 talks
(E) None of these
22. Dinar is the currency of which of the following countries ?

(A) Sudan
(B) Myanmar
(C) Afghanistan
(D) Pakistan
(E) None of these
23. The former President of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano was honoured by the first
ever international prize to an African leader, the prestigious “Mo Ibrahim Leadership
Prize”. The Prize was given to him in 2007 October. What was the contribution of
Chissano owing to which he was selected for the same ?
(Pick up the correct statement)
1. He was instrumental in bringing peace, reconciliation, stable democracy and
economic progress to Mozambique.
2. He played a crucial role in diffusing tension between Iran and IAEA over the
issue of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
3. He played a crucial role in diffusing conflict between India and some western
countries over the issue of subsidy to agriculture in WTO conference held in
2007.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) Both 1 and 2
(E) All 1, 2 and 3
24. Who amongst the following Indian leaders became the second World Leader to
receive the British Royal Society’s prestigious King Charles II Medal ?
(Given in October 2007)
(A) Dr. Manmohan Singh
(B) Mrs. Sonia Gandhi
(C) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
(D) Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
(E) None of these
25. The “Outstanding Business Leader Award–2007” was given to whom amongst the
following in October 2007 ?
(A) Lakshmi Mittal
(B) Sunil Bharti Mittal
(C) Rahul Bajaj
(D) Kumar Mangalam Birla
(E) None of these
26. The Doing Business Report, an international publication, is published every year by
which of the following organization(s) ?
1. World Bank
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2. WTO
3. Reserve Bank of India
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) Both 1 and 2
(E) All 1, 2 and 3
27. The fourth Military World Games–2007 were organized in which of the following
places in India ?
(A) New Delhi
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Jaipur
(D) Bangalore
(E) Cochin
28. The 47th Open National Athletic Championship 2007 was organized in which of the
following places ?
(A) Jamshedpur
(B) New Delhi
(C) Lucknow
(D) Bangalore
(E) None of these
29. Who amongst the following is not a famous Lawn tennis player ?
(A) Roger Federer
(B) Leander Paes
(C) Svetlana Kuznetsova
(D) Justin Henin
(E) Kimi Raikkonen
30. Lot of discussion is going on these days on the issue of ‘Participatory Note’ (P Notes)
used in financial sector/money market. What is Participatory Note ?
[Pick up the correct statement(s)]
1. It is nothing but another name of the banking operation by which banks exchange
Indian Rupees into US Dollars without depositing a single rupee in the account of
the party who are NRIs. The entire operation is carried out by the banks solely on
the basis of the credit and goodwill of the NRI party.
2. It is an offshore derivative instrument used by overseas buyers/investors who buy
shares of Indian companies listed in Indian Stock Exchange anonymously.
3. It is nothing but a type of undertaking given to the banks that they should
continue investing money in stock markets on behalf of the NRIs and in case the
market crashes NRI’s will make the losses good without delay.

(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) Both 1 and 2
(E) All 1, 2 and 3
31. As we all see every now and then many countries are in the race of launching space
shuttles or rockets or satellites. What exactly are the benefits of space programmes which
otherwise are very costly affairs for the countries ?
1. It is nothing but a fun to have a visit to space. It has no real benefit as such.
2. Humanity can be served/benefited by getting data on weather, disaster alerts
and/or resource centres connected through satellites.
3. Since earth is no longer a place to live we have to find out a place where in the
next few years we can shift and survive. Such programmes help us in all this.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) Both 1 and 2
(E) None of these
32. As we all see oil prices have a special place in economic folklore. Almost all
countries keep an eagle eye on the oil prices in the international market. Why is oil so
important for the countries and their economies to survive ?
[Pick up the correct statement(s)]
1. Two nastiest global recessions of the recent decades were preceded by huge and
sudden rises in prices of oil, first in 1973 and then in 1979. Leaders are scared of
their repetition.
2. What makes oil so special is that it is a uniquely dense and portable form of
energy. It is not easy to switch to alternatives very quickly, hence any disruptions
to supply are damaging for economies.
3. Oil exporting countries are most powerful and violent nations. Countries do not
want to invite trouble with them.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) Both 1 and 2
(E) All 1, 2 and 3
33. Which of the following is the name of Tata’s small car launched recently ?
(A) Micro
(B) Sapna
(C) Nano

(D) Lakhtakia
(E) None of these
34. The House of Representatives of USA recently approved a US$ 50 billion War
Funding Bill. If passed it would require President Bush to start withdrawing troops
from—
(A) Iraq
(B) Pakistan
(C) Sudan
(D) China
(E) South Africa
35. The public protest on which of the following issues recently brought the whole of the
France to a near standstill for the second time in a month ?
1. Irregularities in Presidential elections held in 2007.
2. President Sarkozy’s plan to reform public sector pensions.
3. France’s support to USA on Iraq’s rebuilding
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 3
(C) Only 2
(D) Both 1 and 3
(E) None of these
36. Who amongst the following was adjudged as Miss Earth-Air 2007 ?
(A) Pooja Chitgopekar
(B) Pooja Gupta
(C) Amruta Patki
(D) Sarah Jane Dias
(E) None of these
37. As per the news which appeared in newspapers/magazines thousands of civilians
have to flee the fighting in North Kivu province as there is a war going on between the
army of the country and rebels of General Laurent Nkunda. This is the story of which of
the following countries ?
(A) Congo
(B) Sudan
(C) Mozambique
(D) Argentina
(E) None of these
38. About 20,000 students demonstrated against plans to President Hugo Chavez to
change the constitution
of the country. Chavez is the President of—
(A) Sudan
(B) Congo
(C) Venezuela

(D) Poland
(E) None of these
39. Govt. of India recently announced its action plan on Sachchar Committee Report.
What actions are being taken on the report ?
1. Govt. to bear all expenses of poor students who get into top institutions on merit
basis.
2. Revision of Madarsa Modernization programme.
3. Special Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for minority population.
(A) Only 1 is correct
(B) Only 2 is correct
(C) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(D) Only 3 is correct
(E) All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
40. As we read in the newspapers the 123 Agreement with USA will have strategic
implications on India. Which of the following is/are these implications ?
1. India will get recognition as a state with advanced nuclear technology.
2. The deal will not be offered to Pakistan.
3. India will be free to develop nuclear weapon for its military purposes.
(A) Only 1 is correct
(B) Only 2 is correct
(C) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(D) Only 3 is correct
(E) None is correct
41. The Govt. of India recently gave its clearance to the new Agriculture scheme which
will provide additional central assistance to the agri. sector. What is/are the main points
of this scheme ?
1. Public Investment in agriculture sector will be banned.
2. Govt. will help state govts. to achieve the targeted growth rates in agri. sector.
3. State Govt. will get Rs. 40,000 crores to provide subsidy to agri. sector.
(A) Only 1 is correct
(B) Only 2 is correct
(C) Only 3 is correct
(D) Both 1 and 2 are correct
(E) None is correct
42. Who amongst the following are the members of BRIC the summit of which was
organized recently ?

1. India
2. Indonesia
3. Brazil
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) Both 1 and 2
(E) Both 1 and 3
43. Abuja Declaration was in news a few months back. This is the pact signed between
which of the following two nations ?
(A) India-Sudan
(B) Sudan-China
(C) India-China
(D) Nigeria-Nepal
(E) India-Nigeria
44. USA recently decided to slap few sanctions against Iran which include ouster of
Iranian military and banking institutions from US financial system. Why did US resort to
such harsh steps against Iran ?
1. Iran’s alleged support to Pakistan’s military rule.
2. Iran’s support to terrorism and nuclear programme.
3. Iran is against any financial help to Iraq as both are old enemies.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) Both 1 and 2
(E) All 1, 2 and 3
45. As reported in the newspapers Aung San Suu Kyi has agreed to cooperate with the
military ruler of her country. She is a citizen of—
(A) Nepal
(B) Myanmar
(C) Brazil
(D) Indonesia
(E) Hong Kong
46. India won Future Cup Twenty-20 cricket match held in October 2007 in Mumbai.
The match was played against—
(A) Pakistan
(B) England
(C) South Africa
(D) New Zealand
(E) Australia
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47. Who amongst the following is not one of the Nobel Prize Winners of 2007 ?
(A) Ms. Doris Lessing
(B) Albert Fert
(C) Roger B. Myerson
(D) Al Gore
(E) Yulia Sindzeyeva
48. Who amongst the following won the Man Booker Prize 2007 ?
(A) K. Narayana Kurup
(B) Eric S. Maskin
(C) Mario R. Capecchi
(D) Anne Enright
(E) None of these
49. Who amongst the following was made the Chairman/Chairperson of the National
Land Reforms Commission ?
(A) Somnath Chatterjee
(B) Manmohan Singh
(C) Smt. Sonia Gandhi
(D) Murli Deora
(E) None of these
50. The prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for
2006 was recently conferred upon—
(A) Prof. Wangari Maathai
(B) Mr. Kevin Rudd
(C) Mr. Ratan Tata
(D) Mr. Mahmoud Abbas
(E) None of these
Answers :
1. (B) 2. (D) 3. (D) 4. (A) 5. (D)
6. (B) 7. (A) 8. (D) 9. (C) 10. (D)
11. (E) 12. (E) 13. (D) 14. (E) 15. (C)
16. (E) 17. (C) 18. (A) 19. (C) 20. (A)
21. (B) 22. (E) 23. (A) 24. (C) 25. (B)
26. (A) 27. (B) 28. (A) 29. (E) 30. (B)
31. (B) 32. (B) 33. (C) 34. (A) 35. (C)
36. (A) 37. (A) 38. (C) 39. (B) 40. (D)
41. (D) 42. (E) 43. (E) 44. (B) 45. (B)
46. (E) 47. (E) 48. (D) 49. (B) 50. (A)

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NABARD OFFICE EXAM MARCH 2008 General Awareness

1 Which of the following was the reason owing to which public unrest broke out in Pakistan and an Emergency was declared a few months back?
(1) Sudden death of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
(2) Announcement of General Elections.
(3) Appointment of a new Chief of Army in place of General Pervez Musharraf who was very popular leader there.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) All 1, 2 and 3
(e) None of these
2 India, Brazil and South Africa made a forum in 2003 which is playing a very significant role in dealing with the issues of common interest of all the three in general and their foreign policies in particular. What is the name of that forum? (The Second Summit of the forum was organized in October 2007 in Pretoria)
(a) SAGU (b) BRICK
(c) G-20 (d) IBSA
(e) None of these
3 Read the following three statements carefully and answer the question asked immediately after that.
1. Hu Jintao has been re-elecated the General Secretary of the ruling CPC for the second term till 2012.
2. Vice President of the country Zeng Quinghing was removed from the powerful Central Committee of the party.
3. Country is now likely to proceed on a new agenda of progress and development as Jintao is a man of modern and scientific outlook.
All these three statements are about the political development in the country known as ____.
(a) South Korea (b) North Korea
(c) Singapore (d) China
(e) Thailand
4 The mid term review of the Monetary and Credit Policy of the RBI (for 2007-2008) took place in January 2008. Which of the following is true about the same?
1. CRR hiked by 0.5 per cent to make it 7.5% w.e.f. 10th February, 2008.
2. GDP growth outlook at 8.5% for 2007-2008.
3. Call and put options are now allowed in imports and exports.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Both 2 and 3
(e) None of these
5 An International Organization with Robert B. Zoellick as its President sanctioned a loan of US $944 million to India so that it can strengthen to India so that it can strengthen its rural training and improve its water management projects. Which of the following is the name of that organization?
(a) International Monetary Fund (b) Asian Development Bank
(c) UNESCO (d) World Bank
(e) None of these
6 As per the new which appeared in some newspapers/magazines the police with the help of some NGOs rescued some children who had been forced in child labour illegally. Such children are protected under which of the following acts in India?
1. Juvenile Justice Act
2. Child Labour Act
3. Immoral Trafficking Act
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) All 1, 2 and 3
(e) None of these
7 As per the new published in the media, India, China and some other countries are trying to grapple with money flooding the economy from a record trade surplus, and swelling of foreign exchange reserves of the country. Why do the Central Banks of such countries have to make special efforts to check the flooding of money and foreign exchange in economy whereas for an ordinary man more money means richness and prosperity?
1. It generates artificial inflation in economy.
2. It makes the Government of that country to revaluate its currency.
3. It creates a situation where rate of interest on loans and advances starts coming down sharply.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) All 1, 2 and 3
(e) None of these
8 The Government of India recently established a fund known as National Investment Fund (NIF). Which of the following statements is/are true in this regard?
1. This fund is generated through the money received from the sale of equity in State run companies.
2. The fund will help in revival of sick units of the public sector companies of the Government of India.
3. The money deposited in the fund will be used for social welfare schemes.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) All 1, 2 and 3
(e) None of these
9 The Government of India is marking special efforts to help the farmer community in the country as they are in distress and demand special attention from all of us. Which of the following is correct in this regard?
1. Government of India has announced a substantial hike in minimum support price of wheat for Rabi season.
2. A relief package is announced for the Sugar Industry.
3. All farmers are being given a cash assistance of Rs. 54 lakhs to make them comfortable financially.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) All 1, 2 and 3
(e) None of these
10 Which of the following taxes is collected by the Government on sale of goods and services in the country?
(a) NAT (b) GET
(c) SAT (d) VAT
(e) None of these
11 The N.D.Kumaraswamy Government came into minority in Karnataka because one segment of the coalition government withdrew its support from it in October 2007. Which of the following was the segment?
(a) SP (b) Congress
(c) BSP (d) Telugu Desam
(e) None of these
12 The newly elected President of which of the following countries took over the charge from her husband who was the President of the country immediately prior to the general presidential elections there?
(a) Pakistan (b) Sri Lanka
(c) Romania (d) Peru
(e) Argentina
13 The last European Union Summit took place in which of the following cities in October 2007?
(a) Brussels (b) Paris
(c) Luxembourg (d) Lisbon
(e) None of these
14 The UN Climate change Conference 2007 was organized in which of the following places?
(a) Manila (b) London
(c) Brussels (d) Lisbon
(e) Bali
15 Indian ranks 128 in the recently published Human Development Index (HDI). The index measures which of the following to decide the rank of a country?
1. Life expectancy 2. Literacy and Education
3. Forex reserves as a percentage of total GDP.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) All 1, 2 and 3
(e) None of these
16 Kevin Rudd recently took over as the Prime Minister of Australia from John Howard. Which of the following policies of John Howard went wrong and against him who otherwise was holding the post since last four terms of four years each?
(1) Refusal to ratify Kyoto protocol.
(2) Policy of hiring and firing workers any time.
(3) Support to non-democratic government in some countries.
(a) Only 1 (b) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Only 2
(e) None of these
17 Many a time we read a term “PPP” in financial newspapers. What is the full of the same as used in financial world?
(a) Public Per Capita Power
(b) Per Capita Potential Purchases
(c) Purchasing Power Parity
(d) Present Purchasing Parity
(e) None of these
18 ‘Cryogenic Engines’ are being developed indigenously by an Indian organization. These engines are normally used for which of the following purposes?
(a) Used for space programme
(b) Used for generating nuclear power
(c) Used by Railways as they are very fast and fuel efficient
(d) Used in fighter planes
(e) None of these
19 The UN has revealed that the emergency phase is now over in Chenobyl where a disastrous accident had taken place in 1986. The affected people there will now be treated as normal and not as victims. What had happened in Chemobyl in 1986?
(a) A train accident in which about 1000 people had died.
(b) A bomb blast in which around 500 people died and 5000 were injured.
(c) A nuclear plant exploded and the entire city became a radioactive zone.
(d) A powerful earthquake rocked the entire city leaving thousands dead and several thousands injured
(e) None of these
20 Who amongst the following in the Chairman of the 13th Finance Commission constituted recently?
(a) Vijay Kelkar (b) B.K.Chaturvedi
(c) K.V.Kamath (d) A.K.Purwar
(e) None of these
21 Many a time we read in newspapers about the “Doha Round” of talks. It was related with the talks of which of the following organizations?
(a) European Union (b) World Trade Organisation (WTO)
(c) International Atomic Energy Agencies (IAEA)
(d) G-8 talks
(e) None of these
22 Dinar is the currency of which of the following countries?
(a) Sudan (b) Myanmar
(c) Afghanistan (d) Pakistan
(e) None of these
23 The former President of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano was honoured by the first ever international prize to an African leader, the prestigious “Mo Ibrahim Leadership Prize”. The Prize was given to him in 2007 October. What was the contribution of Chissano owing to which he was selected for the same? (Pick up the correct statement)
1. He was instrumental in bringing peace, reconciliation, stable democracy and economic progress to Mozambique.
2. He played a crucial role in diffusing conflict between India and some western countries over the issue of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
3. He played a crucial role in diffusing conflict between India and some western countries over the issue of subsidy to agriculture in WTO conference held in 2007.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Both 1 and 2
(e) All 1, 2 and 3
24 Who amongst the following Indian leaders became the second World Leader to receive the British Royal Society’s prestigious King Charles II Medal? (Given in October 2007).
(a) Dr. Manmohan Singh (b) Mrs. Sonia Gandhi
(c) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (d) Dr. M.S.Swaminathan
(e) None of these
25 The “Outstanding Business Leader Award-2007” was given to whom amongst the following in October 2007?
(a) Lakshmi Mittal (b) Sunil Bharti Mittal
(c) Rahul Bajaj (d) Kumar Mangalam Birla
(e) None of these
26 The Doing Business Report, an international publication, is published every year by which of the following organization(s)?
1. World Bank 2. WTO
3. Reserve Bank of India
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Both 1 and 2
(e) All 1, 2 and 3
27 The fourth Military World Games-2007 were organized in which of the following places in India?
(a) New Delhi (b) Hyderabad
(c) Jaipur (d) Bangalore
(e) Cochin
28 The 47th Open National Athletic Championship 2007 was organized in which of the following places?
(a) Jamshedpur (b) New Delhi
(c) Lucknow (d) Bangalore
(e) None of these
29 Who amongst the following is NOT a famous Lawn tennis player?
(a) Roger Federer (b) Leander Paes
(c) Svetlana Kuznetsova (d) Justin Henin
(e) Kimi Raikkonen
30 Lot of discussion is going on these days on the issue of ‘Participatory Note’ (P Notes) used in financial sector/money market. What is Participatory Note? (Pick up the correct statements)
1. It is nothing but another name of the banking operation by which banks exchange Indian Rupees into US dollars without depositing a single rupee in the account of the party who was NRIs. The entire operation is carried out by the banks solely on the basis of the credit and goodwill of the NRI party.
2. It is an offshore derivative instrument used by overseas buyers/investors who buy shares of Indian companies listed in Indian Stock Exchanges anonymously.
3. It is nothing but a type of undertaking given to the banks that they should continue investing money in stock markets on behalf of the NRIs and in case the market crashes NRI’s will make the losses good without delay.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Both 1 and 2
(e) All 1, 2 and 3
31 As we all see every now and then many countries are in the race of launching space shuttles or rockets or satellites. What exactly are the benefits of space programmes which otherwise are very costly affairs for the countries?
1. It is nothing but a fun to have a visit to space. It has no real benefit as such.
2. Humanity can be served/benefited by getting data on weather, disaster alerts and/or resource centres connected through satellites.
3. Since earth is no longer a place to live we have to find out a place where in the next few years we can shift and survive. Such programmes help us in all this.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Both 1 and 2
(e) None of these
32 As we all see oil prices have a special place in economic folklore. Almost all countries keep an eagle eye on the oil prices in the international market. Why is oil so important for the countries and their economies to survive? (Pick up the correct statments)
1. Two nastiest global recessions of the recent decades were preceded by huge and sudden rises in prices of oil, first in 1973 and then in 1979. Leaders are scared of their repetition.
2. What makes oil so special is that it is a uniquely dense and portable from of energy. It is not easy to switch to alternatives very to supply are damaging for economies.
3. Oil exporting countries are most powerful and violent nations Countries do not want to invite trouble with them.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Both 1 and 2
(e) All 1, 2 and 3
33 Which of the following is the name of Tata’s small car launched recently?
(a) Micro (b) Sapna
(c) Nano (d) Lakhtakia
(e) None of these
34 The House of Representatives of USA recently approved as US $ 50 billion War Funding Bill. If passed it would require President Bush to start withdrawing troops from ________.
(a) Iraq (b) Pakistan
(c) Sudan (d) China
(e) South Africa
35 The public protest on which of the following issues recently brought the whole of the France to a near standstill for the second time in a month?
1. Irregularities in Presidential elections held in 2007.
2. President Sarkozy’s plan to form public sector pensions.
3. France’s support to USA on Iraq’s rebuilding.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 3
(c) Only 2 (d) Both 1 and 3
(e) None of these
36 Who amongst the following was adjudged as Miss Earth-Air 2007?
(a) Pooja Chitgopekar (b) Pooja Gupta
(c) Amruta Patki (d) Sarah Jane Dias
(e) None of these
37 As per the news which appeared in newspapers/magazines thousands of civilians have to flee the fighting in North Kivuprovince as there is a war going on between the army of the country and rebels of General Laurent Nkunda. This is the story of which of the following countries?
(a) Congo (b) Sudan
(c) Mozambique (d) Argentina
(e) None of these
38 About 20,000 students demonstrated against plans of President Hugo Chavez to change the constitution of the country. Chavez is the President of ________.
(a) Sudan (b) Congo
(c) Venezuela (d) Poland
(e) None of these
39 Government of India recently announced its action plan on Sachar Committee Report. What actions are being taken on the report?
1. Government to bear all expenses of poor students who get into top institutions on merit basis.
2. Revision of Madarsa Modernisation programme.
3. Special Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for minority population.
(a) Only 1 is correct (b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct (d) Only 3 is correct
(e) All 1, 2 and 3 are correct
40 As we read in the newspapers the 123 Agreement with USA will have strategic implications on India. Which of the following is/are these implications?
1. India will get recognition as a state with advanced nuclear technology.
2. The deal will not be offered to Pakistan.
3. India will be free to develop nuclear weapon for its military purposes.
(a) Only 1 is correct (b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct (d) Only 3 is correct
(e) None is correct
41 The Government of India recently gave its clearance to the new Agriculture scheme which will provide additional central assistance to the agriculture sector. What is/are the main points of this scheme?
1. Public Investment in agriculture sector will be banned.
2. Government will help state governments to achieve the targeted growth rates in agriculture sector.
3. State Government will get Rs. 40,000 crores to provide subsidy to agriculture sector.
(a) Only 1 is correct (b) Only 2 is correct
(c) Only 3 is correct (d) Only 1 and 2 are correct
(e) None is correct
42 Who amongst the following are the members of BRIC the summit of which are organized recently?
1. India 2. Indonesia
3. Brazil
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Both 1 and 2
(e) Both 1 and 3
43 Abuja Declaration was in news a few months back. This is the pact signed between which of the following two nations?
(a) India-Sudan (b) Sudan-China
(c) India-China (d) Nigeria-Nepal
(e) India-Nigeria
44 USA recently decided to slap few sanctions against Iran which include ouster of Iranian military and banking institutions from US financial system. Why did US resort to such harsh steps against Iran?
1. Iran’s alleged support to Pakistan’s military rule.
2. Iran’s support to terrorism and nuclear programme.
3. Iran is against any financial help to Iraq as both are old enemies.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) Both 1 and 2
(e) All 1, 2 and 3
45 As reported in the newspapers Aung San Suu Kyi has agreed to cooperate with the military ruler of her country. She is citizen of _________.
(a) Nepal (b) Myanmar
(c) Brazil (d) Indonesia
(e) Hong Kong
46 India won Future Cup Twenty-20 cricket match held in October 2007 in Mumbai. The match was played against _______.
(a) Pakistan (b) England
(c) South Africa (d) New Zealand
(e) Australia
47 Who amongst the following is NOT one of the Nobel Prize Winners of 2007?
(a) Ms. Doris Lessing (b) Albert Fert
(c) Roger B. Myerson (d) All Gore
(e) Yulia Sindzeyeva
48 Who amongst the following won the Man Booker Prize 2007?
(a) K. Naranyana Kurup (b) Eric S. Maskin
(c) Mario R. Capecchi (d) Anne Enright
(e) None of these
49 Who amongst the following was made the Chairman/Chair person of the National Land Reforms Commission?
(a) Somnath Chatterjee (b) Manmohan Singh
(c) Smt. Sonia Gandhi (d) Murli Deora
(e) None of these
50 The prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace Disarmament and Development for 2006 was recently conferred upon ___________.
(a) Prof. Wangari Maathai (b) Mr. Kevin Rudd
(c) Mr. Ratan Tata (d) Mr. Mahmoud Abbas
(e) None of these
ANSWER KEY
1. (e)
2. (d)
3. (d)
4. (b)
5. (c)
6. (b)
7. (c)
8. (d)
9. (c)
10. (d)
11. (e)
12. (e)
13. (d)
14. (e)
15. (c)
16. (b)
17. (c)
18. (a)
19. (c)
20. (a)
21. (b)
22. (e)
23. (a)
24. (c)
25. (b)
26. (a)
27. (b)
28. (a)
29. (e)
30. (b)
31. (b)
32. (d)
33. (c)
34. (a)
35. (b)
36. (a)
37. (a)
38. (c)
39. (e)
40. (c)
41. (d)
42. (e)
43. (e)
44. (b)
45. (b)
46. (e)
47. (e)
48. (d)
49. (b)
50. (a)