LGO Examination Answer Key Question No 29- 50 English

Directions   Questions Nos  26-  29  Find out the correctly  spelt word 26  (A)  Acquaintence    (B) Acquaintance (C) Acquaintince (D)Acquintence   Answer   B

27    (A )    Abriviation         (B)     Abbreviation        ( C )    Abbrivation (E)       Abbreveation Answer   B

28   (A)  Believable         (B)  Beleivable        (C ) Belivable        (D)  Believible Answer  A

29       (A)  Defamatary          (B)  Defamatery          (C ) Defamatory            (D)  Defamatry            Answer     C

Question  Nos  30 to 34   each of the following  items  consists  of a word  in capital letters  followed  by four words. Select  the word  that is similar  in the meaning to the word  in capital letters

30      UNAWARE       (A) Ignorant  (B)Familiar (C ) Unworthy       (D) Famous Answer : A

31   WAIVED       (A)  Charged ‘        (B) Condoned (C )  overlooked     (D)  Moved Answer    B

32   ACCESS       (A) Reach         (B)  Loan      ( C ) Help                  (D)  Advantage     (e) Answer  A

33 .       MASSES           ( A)   Groups           (B)  Customary    ( C ) Officers        (D)   Parents            Answer   A

34         TRADITIONAL        (A ) Religious          (B ) Customary      (C ) Stories            (D )  Rules           Answer  A

Complete  the  sentence  with appropriate   word          35 Lane driving is the …………….. Driving. (A  Insane (B)  Sane ( C )  Fool’s     (D)  Brave Answer   B

36     A Group of flies is a-----------------         (A)    Flock              (B)  Swarm ©   Gaggle (D)  Nest Answer   B

37  .Choose the right meaning for PANACEA               (A)  Great fear                    (B)  A cure for all       (C ) Whole of Asia        ( D )  A Germ Killer Answer   B 37

38    The word  “ calm” means.              (A)   Quiet            (B)  Quite   ( C ) Quit  ( D ) Livid Answer    A

39  Choose  among  the following   which is an active  voice A  You are  requested  to  do  me favour B  Let the police  be  informed C.  Let him sing a song D  I was  spoken  to  by  him Answer  C

Directions ( Questions Nos   40  to   43   Each  of  the following  items  consists  of a word  in capital letter followed by   four words .  Select the word that is  opposite  in meaning to  the given  word 40   REAL A  Imaginary     B  Hypothetical C  Invisible D  In Fact  Answer  A

41   INDIGENOUS A  Foreign B  Abnormal C  Native D  Genious Answer  A

42   AMBIGOUS A    Explict B    Disparity  C    Confusing D    Vague                                 ?

43   STALE A  New  B  Fresh C  Stink D Perfumed Answer  B

Question  Nos  44  to   47   Choose  the correct  Preposition  and  fill in  the blanks

44  We have  many  other things  in common  --------------- our liking  for Indian   Classical music A  Beside B  Besides C  Despite D  Altogether Answer   B

45  Ram killed   a snake  ------------  a stone A   By B   With C  From D  Through Answer B

46  My  Maruti car does twenty  kilometers------------- a liter A  In B  To C  Of D  By Answer  A

47  He  is  superior  ------------------ me A  Than B   To C  From D With Answer  A

Questions  No  48  to  50   Change the following  Sentences  into  reported speech

48    I  said  to  her  “  He  is  a good  Boy” A  I  told her that  “ He is   a good boy B    I  told her that he was a  good boy C  I asked her that he is a  good boy D  I asked her that  he was a good boy Answer   B

4 9  Rahim  said  “  I will watch a horror movie  tonight “ A   Rahim said that  he will watch  a horror  movie   tonight B  Rahim said that  he would watch  a horror movie  tonight C  Rahim said that  he would watch   a horror movie   that night D Rahim said  that  he should   watch a horror  movie  tonight Answer  C

50   Manu   said    “  I am  busy  now “ A  Manu  said  that he was  busy  then  B   Manu  said  that  he  is  busy  now C Manu  said  that  he was busy  now  D  Manu  told  that  he was busy  now Answer   A

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Pensioners Portal Orders : Instructions regarding date of birth/age of family pensioners.

No.1/23/2012-P&PW (E)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd floor, Lok Nuyak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi

Dated: 27.9.2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Instructions regarding date of birth/age of family pensioners.

This Department has issued instructions vide OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A), dated 21.5.2009, 11.8.2009, 25.6.2010 & 28.9.2010, OM No.1/19/11-P&PW(E), dated 3.8.2011 and OM No. 1/23/2012-P&PW(E), dated 13.09.2012 for consideration of date of birth/age for grant of additional pension/family pension to old pensioners/family pensioners. Certain documents i.e. PAN Card. Matriculation certificate, Passport, CGHS Card, Driving Licence, Voter’s ID Card and Aadhaar Number issued by UIDAI have been allowed to be accepted in this regard.

2. For revision of an old PPO, date of birth of family pensioner is a mandatory field in the software. Some queries have been received in this Department regarding clarification whether these instructions are applicable for accepting date of birth/age of the spouse at the time of revision of PPOs.

3. It is hereby clarified that the above instructions are applicable at the time of issue/revision of a PPO for a family pensioner irrespcetive of the age of the family pensioners at that time. It is further clarified that in case the exact date of birth is not available in the PPO/office records, the age of the family pensioner as on 1st January may be taken same as what she/he had completed in the previous year. For example. if a family pensioner completes the age of 54 years in 2012, her/his age as on January, 2013 may be taken as 54 years and PPO may be revised accordingly.

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(Sujasha Choudhury)

Deputy Secretary

Source: www.pensionersportal.gov.in

[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/FP_270912.pdf]

Orders issued for 72% DA w.e.f 1st July’ 12

Health Benefits of Walking

Did you know that walking not only helps you to lose weight but also prevent diabetes and breast cancer? Read on to know the health benefits of walking. 

Walking is said to be a great exercise which has proven to be an excellent fat burner. If you walk at a steady pace for 30 to 45 minutes at least six days a week along with a healthy diet, you will gradually witness a change in your weight. 

There are several benefits of walking. Some of them are as follows- 

Walking regularly at a good speed improves your muscle strength and endurance and also helps build stamina.

It is good for your heart. Walking is known to reduce your blood pressure, improve your blood circulation and all round cardio vascular functions. 

Walking is said to be good for your bones. It is a great way to strengthen your bones. 

Walking about 30 minutes a day increases your bone density and slows down bone loss in your legs. This low-impact exercise is also said to target your spine, legs and hips. 

It promotes mental well-being. Known as a great stress-buster, if you walk outdoors, the combination of fresh air and exercise is an excellent way to boost your morale and mood. 

Helps prevent type 2 diabetes. Studies have revealed that walking approximately 150 minutes per week can reduce the risk of diabetes. 

Reduces the risk of colon and breast cancer. 

Last but not the least, walking is said to be safer than running. Fitness experts are of the opinion that walking is better for your knees and joints as compared to running. It leads to fewer injuries and is said to be a good beginner workout. 

Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com  via : http://aipeup3bbsr.blogspot.in/

Mumbai GPO is biggest post office in the country.

Mumbai GPO is biggest post office in the country.

 

I AM PROUD OF YOU MUMBAI GPO

The General Post Office is modelled on the Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was designed by British architect John Begg, a consultant architect to the British government. Begg designed the structure in 1902, and construction began on 1 September 1904. It was completed on 13th March 1913 at a cost of Rs. 1,809,000. Black basalt, with a dressing of yellow Kurla stone and white stones from Dhrangdra are the predominant materials used.The building has an area of 120,000 square feet (11,000 m²) and replaced the current Central Telegraph Office at Flora Fountain as the new GPO. The chief feature of the architecture of this building is an ethereal central hall which rises up to the great dome. As the chief post office of the city, the post office handles huge volumes of mail and passes them on to other post offices in the city. The GPO has the Postal Index Number (PIN) 400 001. This GPO is having 101 counters. It also has a international philately section for enthusiasts.

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To view the functions of philately section of Mumbai GPO, CLICK HERE.

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RECOGNITION OF PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN GWALIOR FOR TREATMENT OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES UNDER CS(MA) RULES, 1944

No.S.14021/23/2006-MS

Government of India

Ministry of health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bavan, New Delhi

Dated 20th September, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Recognition of Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government employees under CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

The undersigned is directed to say that a number of representations have been received in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for recognition of Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government Employees and their family members under CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

2. In view of the hardship faced by CS(MA) beneficiaries for their own treatment and the treatment of their family members at Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), the matter has been examined in the Ministry and it has been decided to empanel Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) under Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944.

3. The Schedule of charges for the treatment of Central Government Employees and the members of their family under the CS(MA) Rules, 1944, will be the rates fixed for CGHS, Jabalpur. The approved rates are available on the website of CGHS (www.mohfw.nic.in//cghs.html) and may be downloaded/printed.

4. The undersigned is further directed to clarify as under:-

(a) ‘Package Rate” shall mean and include lump sum cost of in-patient treatment/day care/diagnostic procedure for which a CS(MA) beneficiary has been permitted by the competent authority or for treatment under emergency from the time of admission to the time of discharge, including (but not limited to)-(i) Registration charges, (ii) Admission charges, (iii) Accommodation charges including patient’s diet, (iv) Operation charges, (v) Injection charges, (vi) Dressing charges, (vii) Doctor/consultant visit charges, (viii) ICU/ICCU charges, (ix) Monitoring charges, (x) Transfusion charges, (xi) Anesthesia charges, (xii) Operation theatre charges, (xiii) Procedural charges / Surgeon’s fee, (xiv) Cost of surgical disposables and all sundries used during hospitalization, (xv) Cost of medicines, (xvi) Related routine and essential investigations, (xvii) Physiotherapy charges etc, (xviii) Nursing care and charges for its services.

(b) Cost of Implants is reimbursable in addition to package rates as per CGHS ceiling rates for implants or as per actual, in case there is no CGHS prescribed ceiling rates.

(c) Treatment charges for new born baby are separately reimbursable in addition to delivery charges for mother.

(d) Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) shall not charge more than the package rates.

(e) Expenses on toiletries, cosmetics, telephone bills etc. are not reimbursable and are not included in package rates.

5. Package rates envisage duration of indoor treatment as follows:

Upto 12 days: for Specialized (Super Specialities) treatment

Upto 7 days: for other Major Surgeries

Upto 3 days: for Laparoscopic surgeries/normal Deliveries

1 day: for day care/Minor (OPD) surgeries.

No additional charge on account of extended period of stay shall be allowed if that extension is due to infection on the consequences of surgical procedure or due to any improper procedure and is not justified.

In case, there are no CGHS prescribed rates for any test/procedure, then AIIMS rates are applicable. If there are no AIIMS rates, then reimbursement is to be arrived at by calculating admissible amount item-wise(e.g. room rent, investigations, cost of medicines, procedure charges etc) as per approved rates/actual, in case of investigations.

6. (a) CS(MA) beneficiaries are entitled to facilities of private, semi-private or general ward depending on their basic pay. The entitlement is as follows:

S.No.	Pay drawn in pay band	Ward Entitlement
1.	Upto Rs.13,950/-	General Ward
2.	Rs.13,960/- to 19,530/-	Semi-Private Ward
3.	Rs.19,540/-and above	Private Ward

(b) The package rates given in rate list are for semi-private ward.

(c) The package rates prescribed are for semi-private ward. If the beneficiary is entitled for general ward there will be a decrease of 10% in the rates, for private ward entitlement there will be an increase of 15%. However, the rates shall be same for investigation irrespective of entitlement, whether the patient is admitted or not and the test, per-se, does not require admission.

7. The hospital shall charge from the beneficiary as per the CGHS prescribed rates or its own rate list whichever is lower.

8. (a) The maximum room rent admissible for different categories would be:

General ward - Rs.1000/- per day

Semi-private ward - Rs.2000/- per day

Private ward - Rs.3000/- per day

Day care (6 to 8 Hrs.) - Rs.500/- (same for all categories)

(b) Room rent mentioned above at (a) above is applicable only for treatment procedures for which there is no CGHS prescribed package rate.

Room rent will include charges for occupation of bed, diet for the patient, charges for water and electricity, linen charges, nursing charges and routine up keeping.

(c) During the treatment in ICCU/ICU, no separate room rent will be admissible.

(d) Private ward is defined as a hospital room where single patient is accommodated and which has an attached toilet (lavatory and bath). The room should have furnishings like wardrobe, dressing table, bed-side table, sofa set, etc. as well as a bed for attendant. The room has to be air-conditioned.

(e) Semi Private ward is defined as a hospital room where two to three patients are accommodated and which has attached toilet facilities and necessary furnishings.

(f) General ward is defined as halls that accommodate four to ten patients.

(g) Normally the treatment in higher category of accommodation than the entitled category is not permissible. However, in case of an emergency when the entitled category accommodation is not available, admission in the immediate higher category may be allowed till the entitled category accommodation becomes available. However, if a particular hospital does not have the ward as per entitlement of beneficiary, then the hospital can only bill as per entitlement of the beneficiary even though the treatment was given in higher type of ward.

If, on the request of the beneficiary, treatment is provided in a higher category of ward, then the expenditure over and above entitlement will have to be borne by the beneficiary.

9. In case of non-emergencies, the beneficiary shall have the option of availing specific treatment / investigation from any of the recognised hospitals of his/her choice (provided the hospital is recognised for that treatment procedure/test), after the specific treatment/investigation has been advised by Authorised Medical Attendant and on production of valid ID card and permission letter from his/her concerned Ministry/Department.

10. The hospital shall honour permission letter issued by competent authority and provide treatment/investigation facilities as specified in the permission letter.

11. The hospital shall also provide treatment/investigation facilities to the Pensioner CGHS beneficiaries and their dependent and eligible family members at their own rates or rates approved under CS(MA) Rules, whichever is lower. The hospital shall provide treatment to such pensioner CGHS beneficiaries after authentication through verification of valid CGHS Cards.

12. However, pensioner CGHS beneficiaries would make payment for the medical treatment at approved rates as mentioned above and submit the medical reimbursement claim to the AddI. Director, CGHS through the CMO i/c of the CGHS Wellness Centre, where the CGHS Card of the beneficiary is registered.

13. During the in-patient treatment of the CS(MA) beneficiary, the Hospital will not ask the beneficiary or his attendant to purchase separately the

medicines/sundries/equipment or accessories from outside and will provide the treatment within the package rate, fixed by the CGHS which includes the cost of all the items.

14. If one or more minor procedures form part of a major treatment procedure, then package charges would be permissible for major procedure and only 50% of charges for minor procedure.

15. Any legal liability arising out of such services shall be the sole responsibility and shall be dealt with by the concerned empanelled hospital. Services will be provided by the Hospital as per the terms given above.

16. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the above recognition without assigning any reason.

17. The order takes effect from the date of issue of the O.M.

18. The authorities of Ashirvad Hospital & Research Centre, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) will have to enter into an agreement with the Government of India to the effect that the Hospital will charge from the Central Government employees at the rates fixed by the Government and they will have to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (2 copies enclosed only for Hospital) within a period of 3 months from the date of issue of the above mentioned OM failing which the Hospital will be derecognized. Subject to above, the Hospital can start treating Central Government employees covered under CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

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(Arun Chowdhury)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: www.mohfw.nic.in

SIBAL GIFTS AAKASH TABLET TO NARENDRA MODI, SAYS KEEP EDUCATION OUT OF POLITICS

HRD minister Kapil Sibal has sent two pieces of Aakash-2 tablet to Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi following latter's dig at the low cost gadget being elusive, according to reports. In a letter along with the gift, Sibal requested the Gujarat chief minister to keep education out of 

politics. As part of election promise, Gujarat Congress has said it will give free tablets to students if voted to power.

"Education is a collaborative venture beyond the pale of politics and we need to work together in the best interests of the children of the country," Sibal was cited as saying in the letter.

Sibal explained that modifications were carried out on Aakash by IIT-Bombay and an improved version was now available.

"The modified version of Aakash is comparable in quality to products that are available in the market at over four times the proposed cost of Aakash i.e. Rs. 2,276. IIT-Bombay, in collaboration with others, has also developed a number of educational applications which will be pre-loaded on Aakash-2 before it is provided to educational institutions and to students," he wrote.

Sibal also told Modi that Aakash-2 represented the "progressive endeavour of our country to empower the aam aadmi".

He requested Modi to cooperate to "maintain the morale of the institutions which have collaborated in an initiative never before seen in the country".

Addressing students on Teachers' Day from Gandhinagar, Modi — punning on the word "aakash" — on Sept 5 had said, "The Aakash tablet promised by union minister Kapil Sibal is yet to arrive on earth."

"He (Sibal) had stated that the world's cheapest low-cost PC would be made available to students at Rs.3,000. Mind you, it was not for free, you had to pay for it, but even after paying, no tablet PC has been delivered since its launch."

Sibal had retorted by saying that Modi may be rich in politics but is poor at heart.

"After receiving the tablet, Modi may think about taking back his statement," Sibal said when asked about the Gujarat chief miniser's remarks made on Wednesday.

Sibal said,"I am surprised at Narendrabhai's statement. This is such a venture that all over the world, it is being talked about but not so in Gujarat because we think about children 24x7.

"But in Modi's Gujarat what happened to the future of the children. He is maintaining silence since 2002... Modi may be rich in politics but is poor at heart. In the next five to seven years, each child will have the Aakash tablet."

GK FOR IPO TEN HIGHEST POPULATED COUNTRIES......

Rank          Country                     2009 Population                      2010 Population

 

1.                China                        1,338,612,968                          1,338,650,000
 

2.                 India                        1,156,897,766                           1,183,416,000
 

3.   United States of America          307,212,123                              309,738,000
 

4.                Indonesia                     240,271,522                              234,181,000
 

5.                Brazil                           190,010,647                              193,223,000
 

6.                Pakistan                       174,578,558                              170,013,500
 

7.                Bangladesh                  156,050,883                              162,221,000
 

8.                Nigeria                         149,229,090                              154,729,000
 

9.                Russia                          140,041,247                              141,927,297
 

10.             Japan                             127,078,679                              127,380,000

Fighting sexual harassment at work

In today's corporate environment, its inhabitants are put under various kinds of pressures. Arshie Chevalwala speaks to experts about one such nuisance, sexual harassment

Effects of sexual harassment can vary depending on the individuality or personality of the recipient, and the severity and duration of the harassment. Often, sexual harassment incidents fall into the category of the "merely annoying." In other situations harassment may lead to temporary or prolonged stress and/ ordepression depending on the recipient's psychological abilities to cope up with it, and the social support or lack of it for the recipient. Victims who do not submit to harassment may also experience various forms of retaliation, including isolation and bullying.

"Coping with harassment at work is a very stressful task. What really helps is support from the management. It is vital that companies provide a nurturing environment where victims feel confident enough to approach them and report an instance," suggest Rupa Dutta (name changed), an employee who was subject to harassment at work.

Dr. Arvind Gupta, consultant psychiatrist, Max Hospital talks about the common effects on the victims. He says, "Some of the psychological and health effects that can occur are depression, anxiety and/or panic attacks, sleeplessness and/or nightmares, shame and guilt, difficulty concentrating, headaches, fatigue or loss of motivation, stomach problems, eating disorders (weight loss or gain), alcoholism, feeling betrayed and/or violated, feeling angry or violent towards the perpetrator, feeling powerless or out of control, increased blood pressure, loss of confidence and self esteem, withdrawal and isolation, overall loss of trust in people, traumatic stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal thoughts or attempts, suicide."

Common psychological, professional, financial, and social effects of sexual harassment and retaliation pointed out by Dr. Gupta are:

- Psychological stress and health impairment

- Decreased work performance as a result of stress conditions; increased absenteeism in fear of harassment repetition

- Firing and refusal for a job opportunity can lead to loss of job or career, loss of income;

- Being objectified and humiliated by scrutiny and gossip

- Defamation of character and reputation

- Loss of trust in environments similar to where the harassment occurred

- Loss of trust in the types of people that occupy similar positions as the harasser or his or her colleagues, especially in case they are not supportive, difficulties or stress on peer relationships

Weakening of support network, or being ostracized from professional or academic circles ( friends, colleagues, or family may distance themselves from the victim, or shun him or her altogether). Thus, sexual harassment is a known menace of today's corporate environment and employers are taking active measure to prevent and contain bad behavior. Pragya Kumar, HR head at Yatra.com concurs, "Sexual harassment is one of the key employee grievances today and knows no gender bar. Corporates must conduct annual workshops and regular training sessions for the employees wherein they are taught the importance of maintaining a congenial working environment, keeping it a safe, happy and secured one. We ensure a close monitoring of the work places and a free and transparent interaction with manager and as well at the employee level in order to keep a tap on the decorum. To keep a complete check on such issues cropping up at the workplace, we have incorporated policies that ensure an environment that is conducive for the growth of our employees in every aspect."

Steps to prevent sexual harassment 

- Get high-level management support Obtain high-level support from the chief executive officer and senior management for implementing a comprehensive strategy to address sexual harassment.

- Write and implement a sexual harassment policy

- Develop a written policy, which prohibits sexual harassment in consultation with staff and relevant unions.

- Ensure that managers and supervisors discuss and reinforce the policy at staff meetings. Verbal communication of the policy is particularly important in workplaces where the literacy of staff may be an issue.

- Periodically review the policy to ensure it is operating effectively and contains up-to-date information. (c) Provide regular training and information on sexual harassment to all staff and management

- Conduct regular training sessions for all staff and management on sexual harassment and the organisational policy. This training should be behaviourally based which means it should increase knowledge and understanding of specific behaviours that may amount to sexual harassment under the Sex Discrimination Act. Regular refresher training is recommended.

Source : The Times of India, Sept 27, 2012  via http://aipeup3bbsr.blogspot.in/

General Knowledge Quiz Questions - 150 General Knowledge Facts

General Knowledge Quiz Questions
1. The largest museum in the world is the American Museum of Natural History.
2. The lowest mountain range in the world is the Buena Bhaile.
3. The country known as the Land of Cakes is Scotland.
4. The place known as the Garden of England is Kent.
5. The tallest tower in the world is the C. N. Tower, Toronto, Canada.
6. The country famous for its fish catch is Japan.
7. The old name of Taiwan was Farmosa.
8. Montreal is situated on the bank of River Ottawa.
9. The city of Bonn is situated in Germany.
10. The literal meaning of Renaissance is Revival.

11. Julius Caesar was killed by Brutus.
12. The title of Desert Fox was given to Field Marshal Erwin Rommel.
13. The largest airport in the world is the King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia.
14. The city in Russia which faced an earthquake in the year 1988 was Armenia. Later on it became a
separate country.
15. The largest bay in the world is Hudson Bay, Canada.
16. The largest church in the world is Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican City, Rome.
17. The largest peninsula in the world is Arabia.
18. The largest gulf in the world is Gulf of Mexico.
19. The tallest statue in the world is the Motherland, Volgograd Russia.
20. The largest railway tunnel in the world is the Oshimizu Tunnel, Japan.
21. The world's loneliest island is the Tristan da cunha.
22. The word 'Quiz' was coined by Jim Daly Irishman.
23. The original meaning of 'Quiz' was Trick.
24. The busiest shopping centre of London is Oxford Street.
25. The residence of the Queen in London is Buckingham Palace.
26. Adolf Hitler was born in Austria.
27. The country whose National Anthem has only music but no words is Bahrain.
28. The largest cinema in the world is the Fox theatre, Detroit, USA.
29. The country where there are no Cinema theatres is Saudi Arabia.
30. The world's tallest office building is the Sears Tower, Chicago.
31. In the year 1811, Paraguay became independent from Spain.
32. The cross word puzzle was invented by Arthur Wynne.
33. The city which was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire was Persepolis.
34. WHO stands for World Health Organization.
35. WHO (World Health Organization) is located at Geneva.
36. FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization.
37. FAO is located at Rome and London.
38. UNIDO stands for United Nations Industrial Development Organization.
39. UNIDO is located at Vienna.
40. WMO stands for World Meteorological Organization.
41. WMO is located at Geneva.
42. International Civil Aviation Organization is located at Montreal.
43. The Angel Falls is located in Venezuela.
44. The Victoria Falls is located in Rhodesia.

General Knowledge Facts
1. Ice Cream was discovered by Gerald Tisyum.
2. The number regarded as lucky number in Italy is thirteen.
3. Napoleon suffered from alurophobia which means Fear of cats.
4. The aero planes were used in war for the first time by Italians. (14 Oct.1911)
5. Slavery in America was abolished by Abraham Lincoln.
6. The Headquarters of textile manufacturing in England is Manchester.
7. The famous Island located at the mouth of the Hudson River is Manhattan.
8. The founder of plastic industry was Leo Hendrik Baekeland.
9. The country where military service is compulsory for women is Israel.
10. The country which has more than 10,000 golf courses is USA.
11. The famous painting 'Mona Lisa' is displayed at Louvre museum, Paris.
12. The earlier name for tomato was Love apple.
13. The first President of USA was George Washington.
14. The famous words 'Veni Vidi Vici' were said by Julius Caesar.
15. The practice of sterilization of surgical instruments was introduced by Joseph Lister.
16. The number of countries which participated in the first Olympic Games held at Athens was nine.
17. Mercury is also known as Quick Silver.
18. Disneyland is located in California, USA.
19. The country which built the first powerful long range rockets is Germany.
20. Sewing Machine was invented by Isaac M. Singer.
21. Adding Machine was invented by Aldrin.
22. The national emblem of Spain is Eagle.
23. Archimedes was born in Sicily.
24. The total area of Vatican City is 0.272 square kilometers.
25. The largest temple in the world is Angkor Wat in Kampuchea.
26. The largest dome in the world is Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, USA.
27. The largest strait in the world is Tartar Strait.
28. The Mohenjo-Daro ruins are found in Larkand District of Sind, Pakistan.
29. The largest city of Africa is Cairo.
30. The founder of KODAK Company was Eastman.
31. The 'Cape of Good Hope' is located in South Africa.
32. The Heathrow Airport is located in London.
33. The neon lamp was invented by Georges Claude.
34. The last letter of the Greek alphabet is Omega.
35. The place known as the land of Lincoln is Illinois.
36. The US state Utah is also known as Beehive state.
37. The Kalahari Desert is located in Africa.
38. The Patagonian desert is located in Argentina.
39. The person known as the father of aeronautics is Sir George Cayley.
40. The most densely populated Island in the world is Honshu.
41. The two nations Haiti and the Dominion Republic together form the Island of Hispaniola.
42. The largest auto producer in the USA is General Motors.
43. The largest auto producing nation is Japan.
44. The famous 'General Motors' company was founded by William Durant.
45. The country that brings out the FIAT is Italy.
46. The first actor to win an Oscar was Emil Jannings.
47. The first animated colour cartoon of full feature length was Snow White and Seven Dwarfs.
48. The first demonstration of a motion picture was held at Paris.
49. The first country to issue stamps was Britain.
50. The actor who is considered as the biggest cowboy star of the silent movies is Tom Mix.
51. The Pentagon is located at Washington DC.
52. The world's largest car manufacturing company is Toyota Motors, JAPAN.
53. The world's biggest manufacturer of bicycles is Hero Cycles, India.
54. The world's oldest underground railway is at London.
55. The White House was painted white to hide fire damage.
56. The largest oil producing nation in Africa is Nigeria.
57. The longest river in Russia and Europe is Volga River.
58. The first Emperor of Germany was Wilhelm.
59. The last French Monarch was Louis Napoleon III.
60. "History is Bunk" was said by Henry Ford.
61. The term 'astrology' literally means Star Speech.
62. Togo is situated in Africa.
63. Coal is also known as Black Diamond.
64. The first Boxer to win 3 gold medals in Olympics was Laszlo Papp.
65. The first ruler who started war games for his soldiers was Genghis Khan.
66. The first cross word puzzle in the world was published in 1924 by London Sunday Express.
67. The lightest known metal is Lithium.
68. The Atacama Desert is located in North Chile.
69. The oil used to preserve timber is Creosote oil.
70. The founder of USA was George Washington.
71. The first talkie feature film in USA was 'The Jazz Singer'.
72. The chemical name of laughing gas is Nitrous oxide.
73. The US state North Carolina is also known as Tar Heel state.
74. The US state Tennesse is also known as Volunteer state.
75. The US state Indiana is also known as Hoosier state.
76. The US state Kentucky is also known as Blue Grass state.
77. The US state known as 'Pine Free State' is Vermont.
78. The US state known as 'Mountain State' is West Virginia.
79. The US state known as 'Land of 1000 Lakes' is Minnesota.
80. The popular detective character created by Agatha Christie is Hercule Poirot.
81. The Pakistani President who died in an air crash was Zia-ul-Huq.
82. Yoghurt means Fermented milk.
83. Yankee is the nickname of American.
84. The International court of Justice is located in Hague, Holland.
85. The headquarters of World Bank is located at Washington DC.
86. Victoria Falls was discovered by David Livingstone.
87. The technique to produce the first test tube baby was evolved by Patrick Steptoe and Robert
Edwards.
88. The oldest residential university of Britain is the Oxford University.
89. The name of the large clock on the tower of the House of Parliament in London is called Big Ben.
90. Prado Museum is located in Madrid.
91. The number of keys in an ordinary piano is Eighty eight.
92. 'Man is a Tool Making Animal' was said by Benjamin Franklin.
93. The term 'anesthesia' was coined by Oliver Wendell Holmes.
94. The first man to reach Antarctica was Fabian Gottlieb.
95. The Kilimanjaro volcano is situated in Tanzania.
96. The invention that is considered to have built America is Dynamite.
97. Words that contains all the vowels: Authentication, Remuneration, Education, Automobile,
Miscellaneous and many more.
98. Words that contain all the vowels in order: Facetious and Abstemious.
99. Words that contain all the vowels in reverse order: Uncomplimentary, Unproprietary, Unoriental and
Subcontinental.
100. Words with no vowel in them: Myth, Fly, Sky, Dry, Cry, Rhythm, Crypt.
101. Which country declares independence on 18th Feb 2008? - Kosovo.
102. Who was the founder of the kindergarten education system? - German educator Friedrich Froebel
103. What is the scientific name of Vitamin C? - Ascorbic Acid
104. What is the full form of GPRS? - General Packet Radio Service
105. Which was the first university established in the world? - Nalanda University
106. What is full form of CEO, CFO & CIO titles? Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Information Officer.

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