GENERAL AWARENESS

 

Directions for questions 1 to 5: Select the correct alternative from the given choices.

 

1.   The Second Battle of Panipat in AD1556 was fought between the Mughals and

      (1)  Ibrahim Lodi.         (2)  Rana Sanga.

      (3)  Sher Shah.                 (4)  Hemu.

 

2.   In India , National Income is computed by

      (1)  Ministry of Finance.

      (2)  Central Statistical Organisation.

      (3)  Planning Commission.

      (4)  Indian Statistical Institute.

 

3.   In April 2004, Poompuhar, a submerged ancient city was re-discovered off the coast of

      (1)  Tamil Nadu.                (2)  Orissa.

      (3)  Karnataka.            (4)  Kerala.

 

4.   Which among the following countries has       become the first to ban smoking throughout   its territory?

      (1)  Bhutan                  (2)  Belgium

      (3)  Luxembourg           (4)  Norway

 

5.   Which of the following taxes contributes to     20% of total government revenue?

      (1)  Corporation tax          

      (2)  Excise duty

      (3)  Customs duty      

      (4)  Income tax