GENERAL AWARENESS 119

1. Which among the following is not a member country of SAARC?

a. Nepal
b. Pakistan
c. Maldives
d. Myanmar

2. New UNESCO head Audrey Azoulay belongs to which among the following country?

a. France
b. U. K.
c. Sweden
d. Denmark

3. ‘Esther Staubli’ the first woman referee to officiate a match at the FIFA U – 17 world cup belongs to which among the following country?

a. Brazil
b. Argentina
c. England
d. Switzerland

4. Which among the following country recently withdrew from the UNESCO along with Israel?

a. Palestine
b. U.S.A.
c. Iran
d. Iraq

5. The Coalition years: 1996 – 2012 is a book written by who among the following?

a. Shashi Tharoor
b. Manmohan singh
c. L.K. Advani
d. Pranab Mukherjee

6. The first country to withdraw from the membership of the International Criminal Court belongs to which among the following continent?

a. Asia
b. South America
c. Africa
d. Europe

7. In which among the following Indian state ‘Point Calimere’ bird sanctuary is located?

a. Kerala
b. Haryana
c. Tamil Nadu
d. West Bengal

8. ‘Challenger deep’ is located in which among the following ocean?

a. Pacific
b. Atlantic
c. Indian
d. Artic

9. Who among the following is known as the Father of Pilgrims?

a. Marcopolo
b. Hyen Tsong
c. Fahein
d. Megastenese

10. ‘Agha khan Trophy’ is related to which among the following sport?

a. Cricket
b. Badminton
c. Hockey
d. Football

ANSWERS
1. d
2. a
3. d
4. b
5. d
6. c
7. c
8. a
9. b
10. c