Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Famous Personalities-GK

1

Who was the Chairman of 14^th Finance Commission?

A) Shri Mahaveer Tyagi B) Shri N. K. P. Savle C) Prof. A. M. Khusaro D) Y. V. Reddy

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The Fourteenth Finance Commission was constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution on 2 January 2013 to make recommendations for the period 2015 - 20. Dr. Y. V. Reddy was appointed the Chairman of the Commission.

2

Who among the following was the Chairman of the Committee on Financial Sector Assessment (CFSA) set up by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India in 2006 to undertake a complete health checkup of the country's financial sector?

A) Shri Ashok Chawla B) Shri Ashok Jha C) Dr. Rakesh Mohan D) Dr. D. Subba Rao

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Dr. Rakesh Mohan was the Chairman of the Committee on Financial Sector Assessment (CFSA) set up by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India in 2006 to undertake a complete health checkup of the country's financial sector.

3

Why was Sucheta Kadethankar in the news recently?

A) She is the first Indian to climb Mount Everest twice. B) She is the first Indian to cross the English Channel. C) She is the first Indian to cross the Gobi Desert. D) She secured highest rank among women in Civil Services Examination 2010.

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Sucheta Kadethankar from Pune India, on 15 July 2011 became the first Indian woman to walk across the Gobi Desert, a distance of 1,000 miles (1,600 km) in Mongolia, Asia's largest desert. Kadethankar was part of a 13-member team from nine countries led by Ripley Davenport, the desert explorer, in the Gobi Desert 2011 expedition.

4

Which film was not directed by Satyajit Ray?

A) Shatranj ke khiladi B) Charulata C) Jalsaghar D) Gumnam

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Raja Nawathe was the director of Gumnaam.

5

As of July 2018, who was the External Affairs Minister of India?

A) Shashi Tharoor B) Sushma Swaraj C) Smriti Irani D) P. A. Sangma

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

As of July 2018, Sushma Swaraj was the External Affairs Minister of India.

6

Who among the following was the Chairman of the 14^th finance commission?

A) Shanta Kumar B) C. Rangarajan C) Y. V. Reddy D) None

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The Fourteenth Finance Commission was constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution on 2 January 2013 to make recommendations for the period 2015 - 20. Dr. Y. V. Reddy was appointed the Chairman of the Commission.

7

M. Natrajan was

A) Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister B) Chief Controller and Programme Director of Agni Missile System C) Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister D) None of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

M. Natrajan was the Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister.

8

Ban Ki-Moon, former UNO Secretary-General belong to -

A) Saudi Arab B) Egypt C) South Korea D) Brazil

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Ban Ki-Moon, (born 13 June, 1944) was a South Korean diplomat and politician, who served as the eighth secretary-general (2007 - 16) of the United Nations (UN).

9

Who among the following was sworn in as the Governor of Assam in October 2017?

A) Satya Pal Malik B) Shakaranarayanan C) P. Sathasivam D) Jagdish Mukhi

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Jagdish Mukhi was sworn in as the Governor of Assam in October 2017.

10

Amjad Ali Khan is associated with -

A) Sarod B) Veena C) Sitar D) Violin

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (born 9 October 1945) is an Indian classical sarod player, best known for his clear and fast ekhara taans.