Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 654

Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
1. What is the name of the currency of Argentina?
   A) Dollar
   B) Peso
   C) Won
   D) Yen
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Capital – Buenos Aires, President - Alberto Fernández

   
   
2. Chhattisgarh capital city Raipur is situated along the banks of which river?
   A) Arpa
   B) Indravati
   C) Maniyari
   D) Kole
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
3. The Pavana Dam is located in which state?
   A) Kerala
   B) Maharashtra
   C) Telangana
   D) Madhya Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
4. Who is the President of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)?
   A) David Rudisha
   B) Sebastian Coe
   C) Steve Cram
   D) Mo Farah
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Headquarter – Monaco

   
   
5. Which of the following is the state animal of Gujarat?
   A) Barasingha
   B) Blackbuck
   C) Asiatic lion
   D) One-horned rhinoceros
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
6. The Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state of India?
   A) Rajasthan
   B) West Bengal
   C) Himachal Pradesh
   D) Jammu & Kashmir
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
7. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is based at_______?
   A) Gland, Switzerland
   B) Jakarta, Indonesia
   C) Kathmandu, Nepal
   D) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, that works in the field of wilderness preservation and the reduction of human impact on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States. The Director General of WWF is Marco Lambertini.

   
   
8. When is “World Art Day” observed?
   A) May 14
   B) April 15
   C) July 21
   D) August 16
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
9. Meenakshi Temple is a historic Hindu temple in which state of India?
   A) Karnataka
   B) Kerala
   C) Tamil Nadu
   D) Andhra Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort, Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva.

   
   
10. Najla Bouden is the seving prime minister of which country?
    A) Turkey
    B) Azerbaijan
    C) Armenia
    D) Tunisia
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Capital - Tunis, Currency - Tunisian dinar, President - Kais Saied.