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Nippon was the oldest name of following which country?
Correct Answer:
C: Japan
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Nippon was the oldest name of following which country? Correct Answer Japan মালয় - মালয়েশিয়া, শ্যাম (Siam) - থাইল্যান্ড, নিপ্পন - জাপান এবং ক্যাথে - চীনের পুরাতন নাম।
Which organization regulates the banking industry of Bangladesh?
Correct Answer:
A: BB
Explanation:
Which organization regulates the banking industry of Bangladesh? Correct Answer BB দেশের কেন্দ্রীয় ব্যাংক হিসেবে বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক (BB) প্রতিষ্ঠালগ্ন থেকে দেশের মুদ্রা ও ঋননীতি প্রণয়ন ও বাস্তবায়নের পাশাপাশি আর্থ - ব্যবস্থাপনাসহ দেশের ব্যাংকিং খাত তথ্য আর্থিক খাতের সার্বিক ব্যবস্থাপনার দক্ষতা বৃদ্ধি ও উন্নয়ন, সার্বিক লেনদেন ব্যবস্থাপনার সুষ্ঠু পরিচালনা, নোট ইস্যুকরণ, বৈদেশিক মুদ্রার রিজার্ভ সংরক্ষণ এবং সরকারের যাবতীয় লেনদেনের দায়িত্ব নিয়ন্ত্রন বা পালন করে আসছে।
The first Population survey in Bangladesh was conducted in the year______?
Correct Answer:
C: 1974
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The first Population survey in Bangladesh was conducted in the year______? Correct Answer 1974 বাংলাদেশ স্বাধীন হওয়ার পর ১৯৭৪ সালে প্রথম আদমশুমারি অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। তখন বাংলাদেশের জনসংখ্যা ছিল ৭,৬৩,৯৮,০০০। আর সর্বশেষ পঞ্চমবারের মতো আদমশুমারি অনুষ্ঠিত হয় ২০১১ সালে। পঞ্চম আদমশুমারি অনুযায়ী বাংলাদেশের জনসংখ্যা ১৪,৯৭,৭২,৩৬৪ জন।
If n=1021+(2×1019)+1017, how many zeros does n contain?
Correct Answer:
A: 17
Which of the following personality was rewarded Ekushe Radak this year?
Correct Answer:
B: Humayun Faridi
Explanation:
Which of the following personality was rewarded Ekushe Radak this year? Correct Answer Humayun Faridi সরকার বিভিন্ন ক্ষেত্রে গৌরবউজ্জ্বল ও প্রশংশনীয় অবদানের স্বীকৃতিস্বরুপ দেশের ২১ জন বিশিষ্ট নাগরিককে ২০১৮ সালের একুশে পদক প্রদান করে। এ ২১ জন বিশিষ্ট নাগরিকের মধ্যে অভিনেতা হুমায়ূন ফরীদিকে অভিনয়ে (মরণোত্তর) শিল্পকলা ক্ষেত্রে একুশে পদক প্রদান করা হয়।
Which of the following country is not the member of United Nation?
Correct Answer:
A: Vatican City
Explanation:
Which of the following country is not the member of United Nation? Correct Answer Vatican City ভ্যাটিকান সিটি এবং ফিলিস্তিন জাতিসংঘের অসদস্য পর্যবেক্ষক রাষ্ট্র। উল্লেখ্য, দক্ষিণ সুদান জাতিসংঘের সর্বশেষ সদস্য (১৪ জুলাই ২০১১)।
The Largest democratic in the world is_____-
Correct Answer:
C: India
Explanation:
The Largest democratic in the world is_____- Correct Answer India ভারতকে পৃথিবীর সর্ববৃহৎ গণতান্ত্রিক রাষ্ট্র বলা হয়। যুক্তরাজ্যকে আধুনিক গণতন্ত্রের সূতিকাগার বলা হয়।
Which of the following day is observed as the Intellectuals 'Martyrs Day in Bangladesh ?
Correct Answer:
B: 14th December
Explanation:
Which of the following day is observed as the Intellectuals 'Martyrs Day in Bangladesh ? Correct Answer 14th December শহীদ বুদ্ধিজীবী দিবস বাংলাদেশে পালিত একটি বিশেষ দিবস। প্রতিবছর বাংলাদেশে ১৪ ডিসেম্বর দিনটিকে শহীদ বুদ্ধিজীবী দিবস হিসেবে পালন করা হয়। ১৯৭১ সালের ১০ থেকে ১৪ ডিসেম্বর পাকিস্তান সেনাবাহিনী বাংলাদেশের প্রথম শ্রেণীর সকল বুদ্ধিজীবীকে হত্যা করে। এ কাজে বাংলাদেশীদের মধ্যে রাজাকার, আল বদর, আল শামস বাহিনীর সদস্যরা তাদের প্রত্যক্ষ ও পরোক্ষভাবে সহযোগিতা করেছিল।
Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2018 has been awarded to __
Correct Answer:
D: Both @ and b
Explanation:
Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2018 has been awarded to __ Correct Answer Both @ and b 2018 Nobel in Economics Is Awarded to William Nordhaus and Paul Romer. WASHINGTON — The Yale economist William D. Nordhaus has spent the better part of four decades trying to persuade governments to address climate change, preferably by imposing a tax on carbon emissions.
According to the World population Report 2018, which of the following country has higher population growth rate?
Correct Answer:
B: Oman
The most widely used resoures in the production of Electricity in Bangladesh is____
Correct Answer:
B: Natural Gas
Explanation:
The most widely used resoures in the production of Electricity in Bangladesh is____ Correct Answer Natural Gas দেশের বিদ্যুৎ উৎপাদনের সবচেয়ে বেশি ব্যবহার করা হয় প্রাকৃতিক গ্যাস। বাংলাদেশ অর্নৈতিক সমীক্ষা ২০১৭ অনুযায়ী ২০১৫ - ১৬ অর্থবছরে এ উৎপাদন খাতে প্রাকৃতিক গ্যাস ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে ২,০৮,৮৩৮ মিলিয়ন ঘনফুট। যেখানে একই অর্থবছরে এ উৎপাদনখাতে অন্যান্য জ্বালানির ব্যবহার হয়েছে কয়লা ৪৮৯ টন, ফার্নেস অয়েল ৪৩৯ মিলিয়ন লিটার এবং HSD, SKD ও LDO ২৩৮ মিলিয়ন লিটার।
The term 'Plastic Money' applies to --
Correct Answer:
C: Credit cards mainly issued by banks
Explanation:
The term 'Plastic Money' applies to -- Correct Answer Credit cards mainly issued by banks ক্রেডিট কার্ড, ডেবিড কার্ড ইত্যাদিকে মুলত প্লাস্টিক মানি বলা হয়।
Expand the term EMI as used in banking/finance sector ?
Correct Answer:
D: Equated Monthly Instalment
Explanation:
Expand the term EMI as used in banking/finance sector ? Correct Answer Equated Monthly Instalment EMI এর পূর্নরূপঃ Equated Monthly Instalements.
Who was the man of the match in the test cricket match recently held in chittagong between Bangladesh and West Indies?
Correct Answer:
C: Mominul Haque
Explanation:
Who was the man of the match in the test cricket match recently held in chittagong between Bangladesh and West Indies? Correct Answer Mominul Haque Mominul Haque (born 29 September 1991) is a Bangladeshi first - class cricketer who serves as the captain for the Bangladesh national team in Test matches and plays as a left - handed batsman. Man of the match Mominul Haque.
Which of the following country issued bulldog bonds ?
Correct Answer:
A: USA
Explanation:
Which of the following country issued bulldog bonds ? Correct Answer USA Bulldog Bond ইস্যু করে United Kingdom
Which of the following is known as the soft loan window of the World Bank?
Correct Answer:
D: None of these
Explanation:
Which of the following is known as the soft loan window of the World Bank? Correct Answer None of these A soft loan is a loan with a below - market rate of interest. This is also known as soft financing. Sometimes soft loans provide other concessions to borrowers, such as long repayment periods or interest holidays. Soft loans are usually provided by governments to projects they think are worthwhile. The World Bank and other development institutions provide soft loans to developing countries. This contrasts with a hard loan, which has to be paid back in an agreed hard currency, usually of a country with a stable robust economy.
According to the propsed National Budget 2018-2019, ____ of total revenue will come from VAT.
Correct Answer:
A: 32.5%
Explanation:
According to the propsed National Budget 2018-2019, ____ of total revenue will come from VAT. Correct Answer 32.5% ILO এর সদরদপ্তর সুইজারল্যান্ডের জেনেভা শহরে অবস্থিত। জেনেভায় উল্লেখ যোগ্য আরো কিছু সংস্থার সদরদপ্তর রয়েছে। যেমন – WTO, UNHCR, UNCTAD, WMO, ITU, ICRC ইত্যাদি।
Where is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund located?
Correct Answer:
B: Washington
Explanation:
Where is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund located? Correct Answer Washington International Monetary Fund, IMF জাতিসংঘ কর্তৃক অনুমোদিত স্বায়ত্তশাসিত আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠান। বিভিন্ন দেশের মুদ্রামানের হ্রাস - বৃদ্ধি পর্যবেক্ষণ করা এর প্রধান কাজ। এই সংস্থার কার্যক্রম শুরু হয় ১৯৪৫ সালের ২৭শে ডিসেম্বর। প্রতিষ্ঠাকালীন সময়ে ২৯টি দেশ চুক্তিতে উপনীত হয়েছিল। এর সদর দপ্তর মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ওয়াশিংটন, ডি.সি. শহরে অবস্থিত।
Where is the secondary ground station of Bangabandhu Satellite-1 located ?
Correct Answer:
B: Betbunia
Explanation:
Where is the secondary ground station of Bangabandhu Satellite-1 located ? Correct Answer Betbunia Bangabandhu - 1 launched from Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida, USA and utilizes ground control stations built by Thales Alenia Space with its partner Spectra Primary Ground Station in Gazipur and Secondary Ground Station at Betbunia, Rangamati. Primary use: Communications satellite Launch date: 11 May 2018
In 2018 bangladesh Women Cricket team won the Asia Cup T-20 against India by___
Correct Answer:
D: 3 wickets
Explanation:
In 2018 bangladesh Women Cricket team won the Asia Cup T-20 against India by___ Correct Answer 3 wickets India were the first team to advance to the final, after they beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their final group game. They were joined by Bangladesh, who beat Malaysia by 70 runs in their final match It was India's seventh consecutive Asia Cup final and the first for Bangladesh. Bangladesh beat India by three wickets in the final to win their first Asia Cup title, and became the only other team to win the title besides India. A month after the conclusion of the tournament, the International Cricket Council (ICC) retrospectively gave all the fixtures full Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) status.
Which of the following is the expected life of the country lone Satallite , Bangabandgu -1?
Correct Answer:
C: 15 years
Which of the following is a 3rd century BC structure ?
Correct Answer:
B: Mahastangarh
Explanation:
Which of the following is a 3rd century BC structure ? Correct Answer Mahastangarh Mahasthangarh (Bengali: মহাস্থানগড় Môhasthangôṛ) is one of the earliest urban archaeological sites so far discovered in Bangladesh. The village Mahasthan in Shibganj thana of Bogra District contains the remains of an ancient city which was called Pundranagara or Paundravardhanapura in the territory of Pundravardhana. A limestone slab bearing six lines in Prakrit in Brahmi script recording a land grant, discovered in 1931, dates Mahasthangarh to at least the 3rd century BC. The fortified area was in use until the 8th century AD.
Who decodes genome sequence of Black Bengal goat ?
Correct Answer:
B: Dr.MAM Yahia Khandakar
Explanation:
Who decodes genome sequence of Black Bengal goat ? Correct Answer Dr.MAM Yahia Khandakar The mystery of life of the world's best and one and only breed of Black Bengal Goat of Bangladesh has been revealed through Whole Genome Sequencing by the "Genomics Research Group" lead by Dr. AMAM Zonaed Siddiki, Professor of Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU).
How many teams are taking part in the FIFA World Cup Football -2018?
Correct Answer:
C: 32
Which of the following is nt a blank note?
Correct Answer:
A: Two- Taka note
The secretariat of the SAARC Food Bank is located in____
Correct Answer:
B: Nepal
Explanation:
The secretariat of the SAARC Food Bank is located in____ Correct Answer Nepal Secretary - General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, is head of a SAARC Secretariat, which is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal. SAARC is an economic and geopolitical union between the eight South Asian member nations, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Secretary - General is appointed for a three - year term by election by a council of Ministers from member states. Secretary - General is assisted by eight deputies, one from each nation, who also reside in Kathmandu. SAARC Secretariat was established in Kathmandu on 16 January 1987 by Bangladeshi diplomat Abul Ahsan, who was its first Secretary - General, and was inaugurated by King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah of Nepal.
Biggest River port in Bangladesh is --
Correct Answer:
A: Narayanganj
Explanation:
Biggest River port in Bangladesh is -- Correct Answer Narayanganj Biggest River port in Bangladesh is - - Narayanganj .
Besides Bangladesh, which country recognizes Bangla is one of its official languages?
Correct Answer:
C: Seria Leone
Explanation:
Besides Bangladesh, which country recognizes Bangla is one of its official languages? Correct Answer Seria Leone After the contribution made by the Bangladesh UN Peacekeeping Force in the Sierra Leone Civil War under the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, the government of Ahmad Tejan Kabbah declared Bengali an honorary official language in December 2002.
Which of the following electronic means is used to transfer funds directly from one account to another , rather than by cheque or cash ?
Correct Answer:
C: E-banking
Explanation:
Which of the following electronic means is used to transfer funds directly from one account to another , rather than by cheque or cash ? Correct Answer E-banking ই - ব্যাংকিং তথা ইলেকট্রনিক ব্যাংকিং এর মাধ্যমে অনলাইনে টাকা লেনদেন করা হয়।
There are reserved --- seat for female in national parliament of Bangladesh.
Correct Answer:
B: 50
Explanation:
There are reserved --- seat for female in national parliament of Bangladesh. Correct Answer 50 The current parliament of Bangladesh contains 350 seats, including 50 seats reserved for women, which are apportioned on elected party position in the parliament. Elected occupants are called members of parliament or MPs. The 11th National Parliamentary Election was held on 30 December 2018.
Which are the two least common languages spoken by the participants of the conference ?
Correct Answer:
D: English and French
BPL 2019 is the --- session of Bangladesh Premier League.
Correct Answer:
C: 6th
Explanation:
BPL 2019 is the --- session of Bangladesh Premier League. Correct Answer 6th The 2019–20 BPL season, also known as BPL 7 or Bangabandhu BPL Presented by Akash DTH and Powered by TVS (for sponsorship reasons), was the seventh season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the top level professional Twenty20 cricket league in Bangladesh. The competition was organised by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The season was scheduled to originally start from 6 December 2019 and end on 11 January 2020, with the opening ceremony to be held on 3 December 2019. Comilla Victorians were the defending champions. However, the tournament was delayed by five days and started on 11 December 2019 and ended on 17 January 2020, with the opening ceremony held on 8 December 2019.
What was the rank of Bir Shrestha Noor Mohammad Sheikh ?
Correct Answer:
A: Lance Naik
Explanation:
What was the rank of Bir Shrestha Noor Mohammad Sheikh ? Correct Answer Lance Naik Nur Mohammad Sheikh 26 February 1936 – 5 September 1971) was a Lance Nayek in East Pakistan Rifles during the Liberation War. He was killed in an engagement with the Pakistan Army while providing fire for covering the extrication of fellow soldiers at Goalhati in Jessore district on 5 September 1971. Nur Mohammad died saving his compatriots and inflicting casualties on his enemy. He was awarded Bir Sreshtho, Bangladesh's highest award for valor.
Mr. Fazle Kabir is -- Governor of Bangladesh Bank?
Correct Answer:
C: 11th
Explanation:
Mr. Fazle Kabir is -- Governor of Bangladesh Bank? Correct Answer 11th Fazle Kabir (born 4 July 1955) is a Bangladeshi bureaucrat, economist and central banker. He is the 11th Governor of Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh. Prior to this position, he served as the Finance Secretary to the government and chairman of the state - owned Sonali Bank. He also served as a director of another state - owned Janata Bank.
Which of the following is not a Non-Scheduled Bank ?
Correct Answer:
C: Probashi Kollyam Bank
Explanation:
Which of the following is not a Non-Scheduled Bank ? Correct Answer Probashi Kollyam Bank Probashi Kallyan Bank is a state - owned bank in Bangladesh, a specialized financial institution for non - resident Bangladeshis.
The only currency mesuem of Bangladesh is situated at ---.
Correct Answer:
B: Mirpur
Explanation:
The only currency mesuem of Bangladesh is situated at ---. Correct Answer Mirpur Taka Museum was established first as a Currency Museum in 2009 at the 3rd floor of the main building of Bangladesh Bank at Motijheel. But that was not open to all. Considering the importance and necessity Dr. Atiur Rahman, honorable governor of Bangladesh Bank took the initiative to establish a full fledge currency museum in 2012 equipped with modern digital facilities, technology, architecture & art so that the glorioushistory and traditions of our currency can be preserved in a befitting manner. Later on this currency museum was named as Taka Museum. Taka Museum started its journey on 27 April, 2013 with the foundation stone laid by Sheikh Hasina, honorable Prime Minister of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The museum was inaugurated formally on 5 October, 2013 by Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, honorable Speaker of the national assembly. From then the museum is declared open to all.
Owner's share of profit of a public limited company is called ---.
Correct Answer:
A: Directors remuneration
An unwanted repetitious message , such as unsolicited bulk e-mail is known as
Correct Answer:
A: Spam
Explanation:
An unwanted repetitious message , such as unsolicited bulk e-mail is known as Correct Answer Spam Unwanted repetitious messages such as unsolicited bulk e - mail is known as Spam. Explanation: Spam is the name given to the miscellaneous and unwanted e - mails. Its alternative name is Junk e - mail. A spammer makes a list of million people and sends them unwanted and needless mails which makes the receiver frustrated. Some spam mails contain worms, malware, and many other stuffs.
What is the percentage shareholding of the Government of Bangladesh in IFIC Bank Ltd?
Correct Answer:
A: 35%
Explanation:
What is the percentage shareholding of the Government of Bangladesh in IFIC Bank Ltd? Correct Answer 35% The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, now, holds 32.75% of the share capital of the Bank. Directors and Sponsors having vast experience in the field of trade and commerce own 8.33% of the share capital and the rest is held by Institutions both local & foreign and General Shareholders.
পিপলস মজলিস কোন দেশের আইন সভা?
Correct Answer:
গ: মালদ্বীপ
Explanation:
পিপলস মজলিস কোন দেশের আইন সভা? সঠিক উত্তর মালদ্বীপ মালদ্বীপ এর আইনসভার নাম - পিপলস মজলিশ। কুয়েত এর আইনসভার নাম - মজলিস আল - উম্মা। মালদ্বীপ এর আইনসভার - পিপলস মজলিশ কাতার এর আইনসভার নাম - মজলিস আস - শুরা।
When did 'Asian infrastructure Investment Bank' Start its operations ?
Correct Answer:
C: 2015
Explanation:
When did 'Asian infrastructure Investment Bank' Start its operations ? Correct Answer 2015 এশীয় - প্রশান্তমহাসাগরীয় অঞ্চলে অবকাঠামো উন্নয়ন ও বিনিয়োগ বৃদ্ধির লক্ষ্যে ২০১৫ সালে প্রতিষ্ঠিত হয় AIIB বা এশীয় অবকাঠামো উন্নয়ন ব্যাংক। ২৫ ডিসেম্বর ২০১৫ সালে ব্যাংকটি কার্যক্রম শুরু করে।
Mobarokpur Gas Field is in --
Correct Answer:
D: Pabna
Explanation:
Mobarokpur Gas Field is in -- Correct Answer Pabna মোবারকপুর গ্যাসফিল্ড পাবনা জেলার সুজানগর উপজেলায় অবস্থিত। মোবারকপুর গ্যাসফিল্ডে প্রায় ২০০ - ১০০০ বিলিয়ন ঘনফুট গ্যাস এবং প্রায় ২.১ মিলিয়ন ব্যারেল তেল মজুদ আছে বলে ধারণা করা হয়। এ গ্যাসফিল্ড চালু হলে তা হবে দেশের ২৭তম গ্যাসফিল্ড।
The sculpture 'Angikar' is located in --
Correct Answer:
C: Chandpur
Explanation:
The sculpture 'Angikar' is located in -- Correct Answer Chandpur অঙ্গিকার ভাস্কর্যটি চাঁদপুর সদর উপজেলায় অবস্থিত। ভাস্কর্যটি স্থপতি সৈয়দ আব্দুল্লাহ খালিদ।
Wightman cup is related to --
Correct Answer:
B: Tennis
Explanation:
Wightman cup is related to -- Correct Answer Tennis Wightman cup মহিলাদের লনটেনিস খেলার সাথে জড়িত। ১৯২৩ সালে চালু হওয়া বার্ষিক এ ক্রীড়া প্রতিযোগিতাটি মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্র এবং যুক্তরাজ্যের মধ্যে অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। বর্তমানে এ খেলাটি বন্ধ রয়েছে।
DACCA was remamed DHAKA in which year ?
Correct Answer:
C: 1982
Explanation:
DACCA was remamed DHAKA in which year ? Correct Answer 1982 DACCA - র নাম DHAKA–য় পরিবর্তন করা হয় ১৯৮২ সালে। ১৯৮৮ সালে সংবিধানের অষ্টম সংশোধনীর মাধ্যমে ঢাকার নাম DACCA থেকে DHAKA - য় পরিবর্তন করা হয়।
Which of the following rivers flows through 'Chalan Beel'?
Correct Answer:
A: Atrai
Explanation:
Which of the following rivers flows through 'Chalan Beel'? Correct Answer Atrai : ব্রহ্মপুত্র নদ তার গতিপথ পরিবর্তন করে যমুনায় রূপ নিলে চলন বিলের সৃষ্টি হয়। এছাড়াও ঐতিহাসিক ভাবেই আত্রাই ও বড়াল নদীর সংকোচনের সঙ্গে এ বিল সম্পর্কযুক্ত। আত্রাই নদী ছিল চলন বিলের প্রধান যোগানদাকারী প্রণালী।
When sending an e-mail, which of the following must be mentioned?
Correct Answer:
B: Receiver's address
Explanation:
When sending an e-mail, which of the following must be mentioned? Correct Answer Receiver's address Correct Option: BLet the speed of boat in still water = 16x, speed of stream = 5xUpstream speed = 16x – 5x = 11x S = D t 11x = 16.5 × 60 45 x = 2speed of boat in still water = 32 km/h, speed of stream = 10 km/hDownstream speed = 32 + 10 = 42 km/h Distance = 17.5 km time = 17.5 42 = 5 hour 12 or 5 × 60 = 25 minutes 12 Hence, option B is correct.
Where is 'East London' river port situated ?
Correct Answer:
D: South Africa
Explanation:
Where is 'East London' river port situated ? Correct Answer South Africa ‘East London’ নদী বন্দরটি দক্ষিণ আফ্রিকায় অবস্থিত। এটি দক্ষিণ আফ্রিকার একমাত্র নদী বন্দর। যে বন্দরটি দক্ষিন আফ্রিকার শস্য রপ্তানিতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভুমিকা পালন করে।
Recently new gas field has been found in which of the following places?
Correct Answer:
D: None
Who is the author of the book "The Wealth of Nations"?
Correct Answer:
C: Adam Smith