01-12-2012, 01:37 PM
Allahabad Bank Probationary Officer Exam. 2007 General Awareness : Solved Paper
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1. As a part of its commitment to the World Trade Organization (WTO) India has taken various steps to
reform its financial sector. Which of the following is one major step in this direction ?
(A) Huge budgetary provision for Bharat Nirman Yojana
(B) More and more foreign banks are allowed to open their branches in India
© Rebate in rate of personal income tax for Senior Citizen
(D) Introduction of Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT)
(E) None of these
2. As per the new guidelines issued by the National Housing Bank persons marginally above the
poverty line can avail a one-time loan for housing and income generating activities. What is the limit of
the total loan one can get for the same ?
(A) Rs. 50,000
(B) Rs. 60,000
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(D) Rs. 75,000
(E) Rs. 1,00,000
3. As per the Railway Budget 2007-08 what has been the Cash Profit of the Indian Railways for the
year 2006-07 ?
(A) Around Rs. 10,000 crore
(B) Around Rs. 15,000 crore
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(D) Around Rs. 25,000 crore
(E) Around Rs. 30,000 crore
4. The G-8 Summit in June 2007 was organized in……
(A) Italy
(B) France
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(D) Britain
(E) Germany
5. Which of the following countries decided to give up its demand for duty cut on rubber so that India
can also show some flexibility in the talks on ‘Free Trade Agreement’ with it ?
(A) Thailand
(B) China
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(D) Philippines
(E) None of these
6. As per the provision of the Micro Finance Bill cleared by the Government of India in February 2007,
which of the following organizations/agencies is authorized to regulate the Micro Finance Sector in
India ?
(A) State Bank of India
(B) SIDBI
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(D) General Insurance Corporation of India
(E) None of these
7. The RBI has asked the banks not to grant loans to individuals for the purchase of which of the
following ?
(A) Gold
(B) Agricultural land
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(D) Kisan Vikas Patra
(E) All these
8. As per the reports in the financial news papers the RBI, w.e.f. February 2007, has decided to pay
some interest on the ‘Cash reserve deposits’ kept with it by various banks. What will be the rate of
interest on such deposits ?
(A) 0•5%
(B) 0•75%
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(D) 1•25%
(E) None of these
9. BEML is a major Mini Ratna Company in India engaged in production of heavy machines and
defence equipments. What is the full name of the Company ?
(A) Bihar Electronics and Melamines Ltd.
(B) Bharat Earth Movers Ltd.
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(D) Brick Kiln Engg. and Metals Ltd.
(E) None of these
10. “Auto majors go aggressive on marketing, raise and spend” was a caption in a leading
newspaper some time back. Who amongst the following is not an Auto company ?
(A) Hyundai
(B) General Motors
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(D) Tata
(E) Tripex
11. Which of the following is the name of India’s Supersonic Cruise Missile which was test fired
successfully in recent past ?
(A) Kiran
(B) SRE-1
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(D) Brahmos
(E) None of these
12. Which of the following is one famous book written by Late Kamleshwar, a well known personality
in the field of literature and T.V. ?
(A) Kitne Pakistan
(B) Train to Pakistan
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