Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set – 658

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 capital of Dominica?
   A) Asmara
   B) Roseau
   C) Santo Domingo
   D) Riga
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Currency – Eastern Caribbean Dollar, President - Charles Savarin, Prime minister - Roosevelt Skerrit.

   
   
2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is an inter-governmental forum headquartered at _____?
   A) Vietnam
   B) China
   C) Singapore
   D) Indonesia
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. APEC's 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.

   
   
3. Domkach is a folk dance of which Indian state?
   A) Assam
   B) Jammu & Kashmir
   C) Goa
   D) Jharkhand
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Domkach is a folk dance of Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. In Bihar, Domkach dance is performed in Mithila and Bhojpur regions. In Jharkhand, it is Nagpuri folk dance. The women and men of groom's and bridegroom's family perform this dance during all major marriage ceremonies. They form a semi-circle to perform this particular dance by holding hands of each other and lyrics of the song are satirical and full of joy. Nagpuri domkach is further divided into Ekharia domkach, Dohri domkach and Jhumta.

   
   
4. The headquarter of Catholic Syrian Bank is based in which city?
   A) Thrissur
   B) Mumbai
   C) Kolkata
   D) Chennai
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Thrissur, Kerala, CEO - C.VR. Rajendran

   
   
5. Who is the administrator of Union Territory of India Lakshadweep?
   A) D K Joshi
   B) Dineshwar Sharma
   C) V.P. Singh Badnore
   D) Praful Khoda Patel
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Capital – Kavaratti

   
   
6. The Ukai Dam is located in which of these states?
   A) Madhya Pradesh
   B) Haryana
   C) Punjab
   D) Gujarat
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The Ukai Dam, constructed across the Tapi River, is the second largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar.

   
   
7. The World Radio Day is observed every year on _____?
   A) August 19
   B) February 13
   C) November 14
   D) March 12
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
8. The Bhausaheb Dayanand Bandodkar Ground is a cricket ground based in which state?
   A) Odisha
   B) Maharashtra
   C) Gujarat
   D) Goa
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Panaji, Goa

   
   
9. Pasighat Airport is located in which of these states?
   A) Arunachal Pradesh
   B) Manipur
   C) Sikkim
   D) Tripura
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   

   
   
10. Where is the headquarters of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation situated?
    A) New Delhi
    B) Mumbai
    C) Bangluru
    D) Gurugram
    
    
    

    
    Option A