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কোন দেশটি দুটি মহাদেশে পড়েছে?
Correct Answer:
ঘ: কোনোটিই নয়
What is the name of the company in power sector that was listed with the stock exchange in June 2006?
Correct Answer:
D: DESCO
Explanation:
What is the name of the company in power sector that was listed with the stock exchange in June 2006? Correct Answer DESCO The SIPP (Social Investment Program Project) was regarded as a successful project both by the Government of Bangladesh and World Bank in overcoming the hardcore rural poverty.
ECNEC stands for --
Correct Answer:
A: Executive Committee of National Economic Council
Which of the following is the function of the central bank :
Correct Answer:
D: credit control
Explanation:
Which of the following is the function of the central bank : Correct Answer credit control The Government of Bangladesh established the Social Development Foundation (SDF) in 2000 as an autonomous organization under ministry of Finance.
Which of the following institutions is the pioneer of microfinance movement in Bangladesh?
Correct Answer:
C: Grameen Bank
Explanation:
Which of the following institutions is the pioneer of microfinance movement in Bangladesh? Correct Answer Grameen Bank Grameen Bank is Bengali for "Rural" or "Village" Bank. He began to expand microcredit as a research project together with the Rural Economics Project at Bangladesh's University of Chittagong to test his method for providing credit and banking services to the rural poor
Which number logically follows this series 4-6-9-6-14-6
Correct Answer:
C: 19
Explanation:
Which number logically follows this series 4-6-9-6-14-6 Correct Answer 19 Lets Forget about the 2nd,4th, 6th number. Now the numbers we are having are 4,9,14 See we missed 4 numbers between 4 and 9 and 9 and 14 and if we continue the series and leave 4 numbers again we will get 19.
সমুদ্রপৃষ্ঠ থেকে মাউন্ট এভারেস্টের উচ্চতা কত?
Correct Answer:
ক: ২৯০৩৫ ফুট
Which planet has recently been the target of a lot of controversy?
Correct Answer:
B: Pluto
Explanation:
Which planet has recently been the target of a lot of controversy? Correct Answer Pluto Pluto (minor planet designation: 134340 Pluto) is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt, a ring of bodies beyond the orbit of Neptune. It was the first and the largest Kuiper belt object to be discovered. After Pluto was discovered in 1930, it was declared to be the ninth planet from the Sun. Beginning in the 1990s, its status as a planet was questioned following the discovery of several objects of similar size in the Kuiper belt, including the dwarf planet Eris. This led the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2006 to formally define the term "planet" — excluding Pluto and reclassifying it as a dwarf planet.
Kofi Annan was the ---th General Secretary of the United Nations.
Correct Answer:
A: 7
Explanation:
Kofi Annan was the ---th General Secretary of the United Nations. Correct Answer 7 Kofi Atta Annan 8 April 1938 – 18 August 2018) was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary - General of the United Nations from January 1997 to December 2006. Annan and the UN were the co - recipients of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. He was the founder and chairman of the Kofi Annan Foundation, as well as chairman of The Elders, an international organization founded by Nelson Mandela.
Water is to a pipe as ______________ is to a cord.
Correct Answer:
B: Electricity
Explanation:
Water is to a pipe as ______________ is to a cord. Correct Answer Electricity Water(পানি) প্রবাহিত হয় Pipe(নল) দিয়ে। Electricity(বিদ্যুৎ) প্রবাহিত হয় Cord(তন্ত্রী/তার) দিয়ে।
How many sections are there in the constitution of Bangladesh?
Correct Answer:
B: 153
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How many sections are there in the constitution of Bangladesh? Correct Answer 153 Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 4 November 1972 and came into force on 16 December of the same year, marking the Victory Day. The Constitution has 153 Articles arranged under eleven parts and 4 schedules
Who amongst the following was the first to state that the earth revolves round the sun ?
Correct Answer:
A: Copernicus
Explanation:
Who amongst the following was the first to state that the earth revolves round the sun ? Correct Answer Copernicus In 1543, Nicolaus Copernicus detailed his radical theory of the Universe in which the Earth, along with the other planets, rotated around the Sun.
Which of the following SAARC Countries is not having embassy in Bangladesh?
Correct Answer:
C: Maldives
The headquarter of IMF is in ---
Correct Answer:
C: Washington D. C
Which is the first EPZ established in Bangladesh?
Correct Answer:
B: Chittagong EPZ
Explanation:
Which is the first EPZ established in Bangladesh? Correct Answer Chittagong EPZ Chittagong Export Processing Zone (CEPZ), also known as Chittagong EPZ, is the first and one of the eight export processing zones in Bangladesh located at South Halishahar in Chittagong. It was established in 1983.
The most important source of export earning for Bangladesh is ----
Correct Answer:
C: Ready Made Garments
Where is the headquarters of European Union located?
Correct Answer:
A: Brussels
Explanation:
Where is the headquarters of European Union located? Correct Answer Brussels Brussels in Belgium is considered the de facto capital of the European Union, having a long history of hosting the institutions of the European Union within its European Quarter.
'Rickshaw' was first introduced by ----
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D: Japan
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'Rickshaw' was first introduced by ---- Correct Answer Japan Rickshaws were independently invented in Japan circa 1869, after the lifting of a ban on wheeled vehicles from the Tokugawa period (1603–1868), and at the beginning of a period of rapid technical advancement in Japan
Currently, the president of the World Bank is :
Correct Answer:
A: Robert Jeolick
Explanation:
Currently, the president of the World Bank is : Correct Answer Robert Jeolick Robert Bruce Zoellick born July 25, 1953) is an American public official and lawyer who was the eleventh president of the World Bank, a position he held from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2012. He was previously a managing director of Goldman Sachs, United States Deputy Secretary of State (resigning on July 7, 2006) and U.S. Trade Representative, from February 7, 2001 until February 22, 2005. Zoellick has been a senior fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs since ending his term with the World Bank. He is currently a Senior Counselor at Brunswick Group.
NDI stands for :
Correct Answer:
C: National Democratic Institute
Explanation:
NDI stands for : Correct Answer National Democratic Institute The National Democratic Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through citizen participation, openness and accountability in government
The headquarter of Shrimp Research Center of Bangladesh is in-
Correct Answer:
D: Bagerhat
Explanation:
The headquarter of Shrimp Research Center of Bangladesh is in- Correct Answer Bagerhat About 75% of the total shrimp farms are located in Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts. Hence, in view of the prospect of shrimp culture and the stipulate of the local inhabitants, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute has been established Shrimp Research Station in Bagerhat district.
'Green house effect ' means-
Correct Answer:
C: Trapping of solar energy due to atmosphere carbon dioxide
Explanation:
'Green house effect ' means- Correct Answer Trapping of solar energy due to atmosphere carbon dioxide The greenhouse effect means an increase in the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere ( = mixture of gases around the earth), that is believed to be the cause of a gradual warming of the surface of the earth.
Who was the founder of BARD (Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development) at Comilla?
Correct Answer:
B: Akhter Hamid Khan
Explanation:
Who was the founder of BARD (Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development) at Comilla? Correct Answer Akhter Hamid Khan BARD was established in 1959 in Comilla (as Pakistan Academy of Rural Development), under the initiative of Dr Akhtar Hameed Khan who became the institution's founder - Director.
Who was of the founder of 'Shantiniketon'-
Correct Answer:
B: Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation:
Who was of the founder of 'Shantiniketon'- Correct Answer Rabindranath Tagore Shantiniketan was founded and developed by members of the Tagore family. It was founded by Debendranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore wrote many of his literary classics at Santiniketan. His son, Rathindranath Tagore was one of the first five students at the Brahmacharya asrama at Santiniketan.
Number of representatives in reserved seats for women in the National Parliament in Bangladesh is now :
Correct Answer:
C: 45
Explanation:
Number of representatives in reserved seats for women in the National Parliament in Bangladesh is now : Correct Answer 45 The current parliament of Bangladesh contains 350 seats, including 50 seats reserved for women, which are apportioned on elected party position in the parliament.
The frequency of which the following is highest ?
Correct Answer:
A: Gamma Rays
Explanation:
The frequency of which the following is highest ? Correct Answer Gamma Rays The frequency of Gamma rays is the highest. Gamma rays are the highest energy EM radiation and typically have energies greater than 100 keV, frequencies greater than 1019 Hz, and wavelengths less than 10 picometers.
The humidity of air depends upon-
Correct Answer:
D: All of the above
When was the 'Second World War' started?
Correct Answer:
C: 1 September 1939
Explanation:
When was the 'Second World War' started? Correct Answer 1 September 1939 মানবসভ্যতার ইতিহাসে এ যাবৎকাল পর্যন্ত সংঘটিত সর্ববৃহৎ এবং সবচেয়ে ভয়াবহ যুদ্ধ। ১৯৩৯ সাল থেকে ১৯৪৫ সাল, এই ছয় বছর দ্বিতীয় বিশ্বযুদ্ধের সময়সীমা ধরা হলেও ১৯৩৯ সালের আগে এশিয়ায় সংগঠিত কয়েকটি সংঘর্ষকে দ্বিতীয় বিশ্বযুদ্ধের অংশ হিসেবে গণ্য করা হয়।
Who is currently the highest wicket in Test cricket?
Correct Answer:
C: Muttiah Muralitharan
Explanation:
Who is currently the highest wicket in Test cricket? Correct Answer Muttiah Muralitharan Muttiah Muralitharan has taken the highest number of wickets in Test cricket. As of February 2021, former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan has the highest aggregate with 800 wickets. He also holds the record for the most five - wicket hauls (67) and ten - wicket hauls in a match (22); his 16 wickets for 220 runs against England in 1998 is the fifth - best bowling performance by a player in a match.
The most powerful woman in the world according to a 2007 survey is ----
Correct Answer:
A: Angela Merkel
Explanation:
The most powerful woman in the world according to a 2007 survey is ---- Correct Answer Angela Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel has remained at the top spot since 2006, with the exception of 2010 where she was temporarily supplanted by then U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama. The top 10 each year are listed below. There were at least six Americans every year except 2007 where there were five
In Bangladesh, fiscal years ends on ----
Correct Answer:
C: June 30
The Architect of 'Shaheed Minar' is ----
Correct Answer:
B: Hamidur Rahman
In banking, SLR stands for ---
Correct Answer:
C: Statutory Liquidity Ratio
On which date was the Bangladesh Bank established?
Correct Answer:
C: December 16, 1971
How many times a year is the monetary policy is Bangladesh issued?
Correct Answer:
B: 2
The headquarter of CIRDAP is in ----
Correct Answer:
D: Dhaka
The name of the capital of Finland is :
Correct Answer:
C: Helsinki
Explanation:
The name of the capital of Finland is : Correct Answer Helsinki Capital and largest city is Helsinki, spoken languages are Finnish (89%), Swedish (5.3%), and Sami, a language spoken by the Laplanders (Sami), the indigenous people inhabiting the Arctic area of Sápmi.
'Port Blayer' island is in ----
Correct Answer:
C: Bay of Bengal
SAARC Secretariat is situated in ---
Correct Answer:
C: Katmandu
Which of these is not a planet in the Solar System?
Correct Answer:
D: Pluto
Explanation:
Which of these is not a planet in the Solar System? Correct Answer Pluto In August 2006 the International Astronomical Union (IAU) downgraded the status of Pluto to that of “dwarf planet.” This means that from now on only the rocky worlds of the inner Solar System and the gas giants of the outer system will be designated as planets.
What is the name of Europe's first spacecraft to the moon that recently finished its three year mission?
Correct Answer:
A: SMART-1
Which is the highest source of Government Revenue in Bangladesh in the fiscal 2009-2010?
Correct Answer:
D: Income Tax
Identify the famous Australian environmentalist cum TV Entertainer who recently died of an accident :
Correct Answer:
B: Steve Irwin
How many goals are there to achieve under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
Correct Answer:
B: 8
Explanation:
How many goals are there to achieve under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)? Correct Answer 8 The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are 8 goals that UN Member States have agreed to try to achieve by the year 2015.
টুইটার কি ?
Correct Answer:
ক: এক প্রকার সামাজিক নেটওর্য়াক
Explanation:
টুইটার কি ? সঠিক উত্তর এক প্রকার সামাজিক নেটওর্য়াক টুইটার হচ্ছে এক প্রকার সামাজিক নেটওয়ার্ক ও মাইক্রোব্লগিং এর একটি ওয়েব সাইট। এটি চালু হয় ১৫ জুলাই ২০০৬ সালে। এটি বিশ্বের ২য় বড় সামাজিক যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম। এর সদর দপ্তর সানফ্রানসিসকো, ক্যালিফোর্নিয়া, যুক্তরাষ্ট্র তে অবস্থিত।
Circuit breaker in a stock exchange works as ----
Correct Answer:
B: An obstacle to excessive change in share price
Explanation:
Circuit breaker in a stock exchange works as ---- Correct Answer An obstacle to excessive change in share price যে স্বরধ্বনি উচ্চারণের সময় মুখবিবর একেবারে 'হাঁ' করা বা বিবৃত অবস্থায় থাকে তাকে বিবৃত স্বরধ্বনি বলে। যেমন - আ
What is the Contribution of the Service Sector to the GDP of Bangladesh in the year 2009-2010?
Correct Answer:
A: 49.90%
Explanation:
What is the Contribution of the Service Sector to the GDP of Bangladesh in the year 2009-2010? Correct Answer 49.90% নারী জীবনের দুবির্ষহ অন্ধকার এবং সমাজের বাস্তবচিত্র এই উপন্যাসে তুলে ধরা হয়।
The duration of a valid cheque is :
Correct Answer:
A: 6 months
Explanation:
The duration of a valid cheque is : Correct Answer 6 months Revised validity period of Cheques, Drafts, Pay Orders & Banker's Cheques. As per RBI guidelines, with effect from April 1, 2012, the validity period of Cheques, Demand Drafts, Pay Orders and Banker's Cheques will be reduced from 6 months to 3 months, from the date of issue of the instrument.
APEC stands for ---
Correct Answer:
C: Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation
Explanation:
APEC stands for --- Correct Answer Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation The Asia - Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia - Pacific.
Which of the following in not an UN organization?
Correct Answer:
A: IFAD