general knowledge MCQs
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The main source of government revenue of Bangladesh is-
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C: Value Added Tax (VAT)
An actuary is a professional working in the :
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B: Insurance sector
Which of the following is not an investment bank?
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D: IFIC
SLR stands for:
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B: Statutory Liquidity Reserve
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SLR stands for: Correct Answer Statutory Liquidity Reserve SLR stands for the Statutory Liquidity Ratio. SLR is the ratio of liquid assets to net demand and time liabilities (NDTL). It is usually the Government term for the reserve requirement that commercial banks are required to maintain either in the form of cash or gold or any other asset reserves.
VGA stands for:
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D: Video Graphics Adapter
The committee of the Norwegian Parliament awards the Nobel Prize for :
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B: Peace
Which of the following is not a function of central bank?
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C: Issue notes
The author of Harry Potter book is :
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B: JK Rowling
What is the current name of the dissolved 'The Oriental bank Limited'?
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A: Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited
The newly elected president of Brazil is :
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C: Hillary Clinton
What does 'ATM' stand for?
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B: Automated Teller machine
The interest rate charged for inter-bank borrowing is called :
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A: Call money rate
Who was the architect of Tajmahal?
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A: Master Isha Khan
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Who was the architect of Tajmahal? Correct Answer Master Isha Khan 2x2 + 8x - 5 = 2(x2 + 2.x.2 + 22) - 8 - 5 = 2(x + 2)2 - 13 যখন X + 2 = 0,তখন 2x2 + 8x - 5 এর value সবনিন্ম, যা - 13
Which country has adopted Bangla as one of their state languages?
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C: Sierra Leon
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Which country has adopted Bangla as one of their state languages? Correct Answer Sierra Leon 900 জন এর 4% = 900 x .04 = 36 36জন চলে যাওয়ায় বাকি থাকে = 900 - 36 = 864 এবং বাকি 864এর 50% girls = 864 x .50 = 432
Which of the following is the main regulator of the securities market of Bangladesh?
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D: SEC
Which chemical element is represented by symbol Zn?
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A: Zinc
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Which chemical element is represented by symbol Zn? Correct Answer Zinc অম্বর, ব্যোম, শূন্য - এগুলো হলো ‘আকাশ’ শব্দের সমার্থক শব্দ। (খ) ‘বিভু, বিশ্বপতি’ হলো ‘ঈশ্বর’ - এর সমার্থক শব্দ, ‘নিশানাথঁ হলো ‘চাদ’ - এর সমার্থক শব্দ। (গ) ‘কেশব, গোপাল, জনার্দন’ হলো ‘বিষ্ণুর’ সমার্থক শব্দ। (ঘ) ‘মঙ্গল, কল্যাণ, শুভদ’ হলো ‘ভালো’ শব্দের সমার্থক। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর (খ)।
International Environment Day is on :
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B: June 5
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International Environment Day is on : Correct Answer June 5 (ক) ‘কুক্কুর, সারমেয়’ হলো ‘কুকুর’ শব্দের সমার্থক, ‘কুক্কুট’ হলো মোরগ শব্দের সমার্থক। (খ) জায়া, ভার্যা, সহধর্মিণী হলো ‘স্ত্রী’ শব্দের সমার্থক। (গ) ‘অরবিন্দ, কুবলম, কোকনদ’ হলো ‘পদ্ম’ শব্দের সমার্থক। (ঘ) মার্গ, সরণি, সড়ক’ হলো ‘পথ’ শব্দের সমার্থক শব্দ। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর (ক)।
What is the main objective of currency devaluation?
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B: to increase export
the Banking Companies Act was enacted in Bangladesh :
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B: 1991
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the Banking Companies Act was enacted in Bangladesh : Correct Answer 1991 Let, oranges = x and Apples = x + 12 So, x + (x + 12) = 36 or,2x = 24 So,x = 12 So, Apples = 12 + 12 = 24
BDBL stands for :
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C: Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd.
'City of Golden Gate' is :
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C: San Francisco
What could be the minimum possible value of a share of a joint stock company?
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A: Face Value
The free market involves :
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C: Market forces of supply and demand
How many teams are playing in ICC world Cup Cricket 2011?
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D: 14
Greenland belongs to which country?
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C: Denmark
The Gurkhas are original inhabitants of :
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C: Nepal
IMF is the result of :
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B: Bretton Woods Conference
The normal temperature of human body in Celsius Scale is :
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C: 36.9
What is the name of organization working worldwide against corruption?
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B: Transparency International
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What is the name of organization working worldwide against corruption? Correct Answer Transparency International Transparency International (TI) is a global civil society organisation fighting against corruption. It brings people together in a powerful worldwide coalition to end the devastating impact of corruption on men, women and children around the world. It’s mission is to create change towards a world free of corruption.
which is the largest desert in the world?
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B: shahara
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which is the largest desert in the world? Correct Answer shahara The largest is the Sahara Desert, a subtropical desert in northern Africa. It covers a surface area of about 3.5 million square miles.
which of the following countries is not land -locked?
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C: Jamaica
what does ISO stand for ?
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A: International Organization for Standardization
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what does ISO stand for ? Correct Answer International Organization for Standardization IOS অর্থ International Organization for Standardization. আন্তর্জাতিক মান সংস্থা বা আন্তর্জাতিক মানক সংস্থা (আইএসও) একটি আন্তর্জাতিক সংস্থা যা বিভিন্ন দেশের মান নিয়ন্ত্রণকারী প্রতিষ্ঠানের সমন্বয়ে গঠিত। ১৯৪৭ সালের ২৩ ফেব্রুয়ারি এটি প্রতিষ্ঠিত হয়। এটির প্রধান কাজ শিল্প ও বাণিজ্যের বিভিন্ন বিষয়ের উপর মান নির্ধারণ, প্রণয়ন এবং বিভিন্ন প্রতিষ্ঠানকে মানের সনদপত্র প্রদান।
The Author of the book The Time Machine is--
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D: H.G. wells
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The Author of the book The Time Machine is-- Correct Answer H.G. wells The Time Machine is a science fiction novella by H. G. Wells, published in 1895 and written as a frame narrative.
which is the second Largest country in the world by area?
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D: Canada
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which is the second Largest country in the world by area? Correct Answer Canada Area in square kilometres Russia 17,098,242 Canada 9,984,670
The word "Lunar' is related to --
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A: Moon
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The word "Lunar' is related to -- Correct Answer Moon Lunar comes from the Latin word luna, meaning moon. The Roman goddess of the moon is called Luna.
which one is not an island country ?
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B: Maldives
which country is the largest importer of Bangladeshi products?
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B: USA
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which country is the largest importer of Bangladeshi products? Correct Answer USA বাংলাদেশের পণ্য আমদানিতে শীর্ষ দেশ যুক্তরাষ্ট্র । অর্থনৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০১৮ অনুসারে , যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ২০১৬ - ১৭ অর্থবছরে বাংলাদেশ থেকে ৫৮৪৬.৬৪ মিলিয়ন মার্কিন ডলারের পণ্য আমদানি করে ।
' Rickshaw' was first introduced in -
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D: Japan
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' Rickshaw' was first introduced in - Correct Answer Japan As a mode of transport rickshaw was first introduced in Japan in the early twentieth century.
NATO stands for
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C: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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NATO stands for Correct Answer North Atlantic Treaty Organization The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 North American and European countries foundend in 1949
In which year was the World Bank is in --
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C: Washington D.C
which is the smallest country in Asia by Population?
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C: Maldives
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which is the smallest country in Asia by Population? Correct Answer Maldives Maldives is regarded as the smallest country in Asia, in terms of both land area and population.
The SAARC Secretariat is situated in --
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C: kathamandu
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The SAARC Secretariat is situated in -- Correct Answer kathamandu The SAARC Secretariat is based in Kathmandu, Nepal. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. SAARC comprises of eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The meaning of SAFTA is
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C: South Asian Free Trade Area
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The meaning of SAFTA is Correct Answer South Asian Free Trade Area The South Asian Free Trade Area is an agreement reached on January 6, 2004, at the 12th SAARC summit in Islamabad, Pakistan.
How many matches were played in T 20 BPL Tournament 2012?
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A: 33
What is the total number of member countries in the United Nations?
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D: 192
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What is the total number of member countries in the United Nations? Correct Answer 192 কোনো ব্যক্তি বা বস্তুর support নিয়ে কোনো কিছু করা বোঝাতে ‘on’ preposition ব্যবহৃত হয়। সুতরাং সঠিক উত্তর (c)।
In which city was the last OIC Conference held?
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A: Egypt
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In which city was the last OIC Conference held? Correct Answer Egypt The 13th meeting took place in Istanbul, Turkey in April 2016 and 50 states attended the meeting. The OIC is the second biggest international governmental organization after the UN, with membership of 57 states from four continents. It represents the Islamic world and seeks to protect its interests.
Who is the Defence Secretary of USA?
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D: Robert Gets
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Who is the Defence Secretary of USA? Correct Answer Robert Gets Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is an American intelligence analyst, and university president who served as the 22nd United States secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011. He was originally appointed by President George W. Bush and was retained for service by President Barack Obama. Gates began his career serving as an officer in the United States Air Force but was quickly recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Gates served for 26 years in the CIA and the National Security Council, and was Director of Central Intelligence under President George H. W. Bush.
Which country hosted the Euro 2004 Football Tournament?
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B: Portugal
Who is the architect of the parliament building of Bangladesh?
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B: Louis I. Khan
ADB stands for :
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C: Asian Development Bank