RBI OFFICER GRADE ‘B’ PHASE-I EXAM Held on : 04.09.2016 (Shift-I)(Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

1. In the presence of Bangladesh Railway minister, the Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu recently flagged off the 'Tripura Sundari Express' which will run between Agartala and

Correct Answer: (2) Delhi
Solution:'Tripura Sundari Express' will connect Agartala, the capital of Tripura, with Delhi. The weekly Express train to Anand Vihar station of New Delhi would run from Agartala on Thursdays and would make return journey on Mondays. It would make 18 stoppages in 48 hours-long journey.

2. 'ONICRA' is a leading

Correct Answer: (1) Credit and performance rating agency
Solution:ONICRA is one of the leading Credit and Performance Rating agencies in India. ONICRA provides ratings, risk assessment and analytical solutions to individuals, MSMEs and corporates. It was established in the year 1993.

3. Vembanad lake is the longest lake in India. The lake is located in the Indian state of

Correct Answer: (4) Kerala
Solution:Vembanad lake is situated across several districts of Kerala. It is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. It is the longest lake in India and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.

4. IOM's stated mission is to promote humane and orderly migration by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. What does IOM stand for?

Correct Answer: (1) International Organization for Migration
Solution:IOM stands for International Organization for Migration. It was initially established in 1951 as the Intergovernmental Committee for European Migration to help resettle people displaced by World War II. IOM provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers.

5. Which of the following is an autobiography on Lawn Tennis star Sania Mirza?

Correct Answer: (4) Ace Against Odds
Solution:'Ace Against Odds' is the autobiography of ace tennis star Sania Mirza. It has bene penned by Sania with her father Imran Mirza. Her autobiography was launched by Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan in Hyderabad in July 2016. Published by Harper Collins, the book captures Sania's journey of becoming World's No.1 player in women's doubles.

6. The 'Sultan Azlan Shah Cup' is related to the game of

Correct Answer: (2) Hockey
Solution:The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is an annual international men's field hockey tournament held in Malaysia. Founded in 1983, the tournament is named after the ninth Yang di- Pertuan Agong (King) of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah, an avid fan of field hockey.

7. Kanánur Lokesh Rahul commonly known as KL Rahul is related to which of the following sports?

Correct Answer: (1) Cricket
Solution:K.L. Rahul, also as Lokesh Rahul, is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper. He plays for India
internationally, Karnataka in domestic cricket and the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

8. The sportsperson who had won overall 23 gold medals in four Olympics is

Correct Answer: (5) Michael Phelps
Solution:As of August 13, 2016, American swimmer Michael Phelps had won the most Olympic medals with 28 medals (23 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze). He is also the most decorated Olympian in individual events, with 16 medals (13 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze).

9. The headquarters of Canara Bank is situated in the Indian State of _________.

Correct Answer: (4) Bangalore
Solution:Canara Bank is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established at Mangalore in 1906, it is one of the oldest public sector banks in the
country. The government nationalized the bank in 1969. As of March 2017, the bank had a network of 6005 branches and more than 10026 ATMs spread across India.

10. Who is the author of the book 'Exploring Marxist Bengal'?

Correct Answer: (2) Debraj Bhattacharya
Solution:The book "Exploring Marxist Bengal" has been authored by Debraj Bhattacharya. In this book the author, who was born and brought up in West Bengal/India during the Left Front era, ponder over his experiences during the Marxist regime and the ideology he believes in right now. He also explores issues such as poverty, cinema, Soviet Union, etc.