Current GD topics with answers for CAT group discussion

1 When was the Coal Industry nationalized?

a. 1972

b. 1974

c. 1973

d. 1971

2 Annual Policy Statement is issued by

a. Ministry of Finance, Government of India

b. Reserve Bank of India

c. State Bank of India

d. None of these

3 �Breathe Easy� is the punchline of which firm?

a. Bluestar

b. Videocon

c. Hitachi

d. Carrier

4 What famous magazine, founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner with Marilyn Monroe on the cover, was released without a cover date as the publisher was unsure if there would be a second issue?

a. Forbes

b. Playboy

c. Wisden

d. NYT

5 Which international company's logo is made up of exactly 42 dots?

a. Max

b. Sony

c. Videocon

d. Whirlpool

6 When did the world trade organization, which sets out rules for World Trade, come into force?

a. 1948

b. 1951

c. 1954

d. 1995

7 This personality is also known as the Father of the Green Revolution of India. Identify him from the given options.

a. C. Subramanium

b. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

c. Dr.S.S. Bhatnagar

d. C.D. Deshmukh

8 Which is India�s largest chewing tobacco company?

a. Maxus

b. DS Group

c. Phillip Morris

d. Godfrey Phillips India

9 When Xerox machines were first launched, high sales were achieved despite very steep prices. What unique selling strategy was adopted by the company to ensure this?

a. easy EMIs were given for the first time

b. lease,minimu fixed fee and variable expense

c. Buy one and Get one offer was introduced.

d. None of the above

10 International Advertising film festival is organized annually at

a. Shanghai

b. Washington

c. Cannes

d. Paris

11 Which is the highest body that approves Five-Year Plans in India?

a. Planning Commission

b. Finance ministry

c. Parliament

d. National Development Council

12 This planet of our solar system has maximum number of satellites,22. Can you identify the name of the satellite from the given options?

a. Jupiter

b. Saturn

c. Uranus

d. Neptune e.Not Attempted

13 13. Hero motors got into a technical alliance with Bombardier-Rotax to manufacture scooter engines. Which country does Bombardier-Rotax belong to?

a. Australia

b. Austria

c. Italy

d. US

14 What is common to the Foster's beer and Iridium logos?

a. Both have a kangaroo

b. Both were designed by Landor Associates

c. Both have a representation of a constellation

d. Both have a globe

15 Name the official sponsor of French open tennis championship

a. Nike de Paris

b. Banque National de Paris

c. Adidas Paris

d. Richie inte d' Paris

16 What was invented by Ray Tomlinson of Bolt Beranek & Newman a Cambridge firm of Consulting engineers to allow a network of Computer users to share information?

a. E-Mail

b. W3 Org

c. Internet

d. Prodcasting

17 Bhakhara Nangal Dam is built over

a. Ravi

b. Baes

c. Satluj

d. Chenab

18 �Your partner for life� is the punchline of which insurance company?

a. Prudential ICICI

b. ING�Vysya

c. Max New York Life

d. LIC

19 What famous company was founded by the brothers Robert, James and Edward in 1885 for the manufacture of surgical tapes?

a. SmithKline Beecham

b. Johnson & Johnson

c. Procter & Gamble

d. Glaxo

20 Which Indian city is known as the Manchester of South?

a. Kochi

b. Coimbatore

c. Lonavala

d. Chennai

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