THE DESIGN SCHOOL AD THE DESIGN SCHOOL ADCAT 2015 Question & Answer Bank SECTION –A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 1. To insure that everyone understands what the electrical symbols represent it is customary to include a ____ on the electrical sheet. [A] List [B] Part number [C] Electrical legend [D] Electrical layer Answer- C 2. Who among the following have won the women's and men's single titles, respectively at Australia Open-2015? [A] Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray [B] Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic [C] Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic [D] Serena Williams and Andy Murray Answer-B 3.Generally, the units used on an architectural drawing are set to ________. [A] Architectural [B] Engineering [C] Metric [D] Civil Answer-A 4.Zoozoo is an animated character of which mobile company? [A] Idea [B] Vodafone [C] Airtel Answer-B 5.The Pampa Prashasti is the highest literacy award given by which of the following states? [A] Kerala [B] AndhraPradesh [C] Karnataka [D] Maharashtra Answer-C 6. Which of these cities has the maximum number of historical monuments? [A] Kolkata [B] Delhi [C] Mumbai [D] Punjab Answer-B 7.Which Bollywood director made a movie based on the life of Phoolan Devi? [A] Sanjay Leela Bansali [B] Shekhar Kapur [C] Mahesh Bhatt Answer-B 8.Which one of the following countries is not member of the SAARC Motor Vehicle Agreement? [A] India [B] Bhutan [C] China [D] Bangladesh Answer-C 9.Who among them is not a fashion designer? [A] Ritu Beri [B] Raghu Rai [C] Rohit Bal Answer-B 10. Which is the 1st metal used by human? [A] Lead [B] Iron [C] Tin [D] Copper Answer-D 11. India's first satellite is named after [A] Aryabhatta [B] Bhaskara II [C] Bhaskara I [D] Albert Einstein Answer-A 12. The leading state in producing paper is [a] Bihar [b] West Bengal [c] Kerala [d] Orissa Answer-B 13.Which among the following states is the venue for World Ocean Science Congress-2015? [A] Goa [B] Kerala [C] Maharashtra [D] TamilNadu Answer-B 14. Which team has won the Asia cup 2014 Cricket Tournament. [A] Pakistan [B] Bangladesh [C] Sri Lanka [D] India Answer-C 15. Which of the following is used in pencils? [A] Graphite [B] Silicon [C] Charcoal [D] Phosphorous Answer: A 16. Who was Runner up in Men's Singles in Australian Open 2014 [A] Rafal Nadal [B] Stanislas Wawrinka [C] Novak Djokovic [D] Andy Murray Answer:A 17.The Iguazu Falls, which is listed in seven wonders of nature, is located in which country? [A] Brazil [B] Ghana [C] Argentina [D] Venezuela Answer-c 18.Who among the following has been appointed as the new chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi in January 2015? [A] Arundathi Nag [B] Phani Sarma [C] Shekhar Sen [D]Raghubir Yadav Answer-C 19. Hitler party which came into power in 1933 is known asa. [A] Labour Party [B] Nazi Party [C] Ku-Klux-Klan Answer-B 20. For which of the following disciplines is Nobel Prize awarded? [A] Physics and Chemistry [B] Physiology or Medicinec. [C] Literature, Peace and Economicsd. [D] All of the above Answer-D 21. Mughal architecture is a combination of [A] Hindu & Greek sculpture arts [B] Hindu & Persian sculpture art [C] Christian & Persian sculptures art [D] Only Persian sculpture arts Answer-B 22.How many states and union territories of India have sea coast? [A]9 States and 5 Union Territories [B]8 States and 3 Union Territories [C]9 States and 4 Union Territories [D]7 States and 3 Union Territories Answer-C 23. What is the language used by Surdasa for writing his poetry? [A] Awadhi [B] Maithili [C] Brij [D] Burdoli Answer-C 24. Whom did Lord Krishna kill with his Sudarshan Chakra when he arrived in his court? [A] Jarasandh [B] Shishupal [C] Karnad [D] Vidura Answer:-B 25. What is the Full name of our previous President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam? [A] Abdul Pakir Januddin Abdul Kalam [B] Abdul Pakhir Jane-u-din Abdul Kalam [C] Avul Pakhir Jainallabudin Abdul Kalam [D] Akbar Pakir Jaruaslam Abdul Kalam Ans-C 26.Which among the following temples of India is known as Black Pagoda? [A] Sun Temple, Konark [B] Brihadeeswara Temple, Tanjore [C] Lord Jagannath Temple, Puri [D] Meenakshi Temple, Madurai Answer-A 27.Who won the Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2012? [A] Shabana Azami [B] Rekha [C]V Sharmila Tagore [D] Pran Answer-D 28. The Barak 8 air and missile defence system is being jointly developed by India and which country? [A] Russia [B] Israel [C] USA [D] Italy Answer-B 29.Which of the choices will lead to a lowering of your carbon footprint-? [A] Purchase of NIKE-T shirt [B] Purchase of refrigerated vegetables [C] Frequent use of car [D] Purchase of locally grown vegetables Answer- C 30.The Ochterlony Monument was built in 1848 by Sir David Ochterlony to commemorate his victory in the Nepal War (1814 – 1816). What was it renamed as after India achieved independence? [A] VictoryTower [B] QutubMinar [C] ShaheedMinar [D] Char Minar Answer is –C 31.According to latest survey, which of the following countries has largest area planted under GM (Genetically Modified) crop? [A] India [B] China [C] USA [D] Brazil Answer-C 32. Which monument was built in memory of a British monarch? [A] VictoriaMemorial [B] Prince of Wales Memorial [C] KingGeorgeMemorial [D] King Richard Memorial Answer is -A 33. In which Indian city would you find the mosque with "Shaking Minarets"? [A] Hyderabad [B] Lucknow [C] Ahmedabad [D] Allahabad Answer is -C 34.On which among the following dates, the International Holocaust Remembrance day is observed? [A] January 27 [B] January 29 [C] February 2 [D] January 31 Answer-A 35.The Hero India Open tournament is related to which among the following sports? [A] Cricket [B] Hockey [C] Golf [D] Football Answer-C 36.The Maranjab desert is located in which one of the following countries? [A] Saudi Arabia [B] Iran [C] Mali [D] South Africa Answer-B 37. Ellora in Aurangabad (Maharashtra) is famous for ancient caves representing Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Of these, the largest number pertains to...? [A] Buddhism [B] Hinduism [C] Jainism [D] Zoroastrianism Answer-B 38. Which of these cities has been designed by Le Corbusier? [A] Kolkata [B] Delhi [C] Mumbai [D] Chandigarh Answer-D 39.The first country to introduce laws to allow the creation of so called three-parent babies is ? [A] USA [B] Georgia [C] Britain [D] South Africa Answer-C 40.Which state of India is known for highest incidence of cancer? [A] Assam [B] Punjab [C] Mizoram [D] Jharkhand Answer-C 41. Everyone knows 'The Taj Mahal'. It was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan, but for whom? [A] JahaniMahal [B] FaridaMahal [C] MumtazMahal [D] Toba Begum Answer -C 42. Where is the world's largest panoramic sculptural relief located? [A] Kanchipuram [b] Madurai [c] Pondicherry [d] Mahabalipuram Answer -D 43. In which place in India can we find cave temples of three faiths? [A] Madurai [B] Delhi [C] Ellora [D] Agra Answer -C 44.Who among the following is reffered as the father Indian Software industries? [A] M C Prahalnad [B] Faqir Chand Kohli [C] Ajit Balakrishnan [D] Vinod Dham Answer-B 45.Saloni Dalal, who became the youngest medallist at the 35th National Games in Kerala, is associated with which sports/events? [A] Cycling [B] Swimming [C] Archery [D] Wrestling Answer-B 46. “Great bath” discovered at Mohenjodaro was made by? [A] Harrapan [B] Mughal [C] Indo-European [D] Greek Answer-A 47. Which of the following nations has won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations tournament? [A] Ivory Cost [B] Ghana [C] Equatorial Guinea [D] Morocco Answer-A 48.The features of Indian art, that were adopted in the construction of the Mosques in India were: 1. Turned Lotus 2. Kalash on the domes 3. Ornamentation Choose the correct option from the codes given below: [A] Only 1 & 2 [B] Only 2 & 3 [C] Only 1 & 3 [D] 1, 2 & 3 Answer -D 49.Which among the following Kings built the Kailashnath Temple of Ellora ? [A] Rashtrakuta king Krishna I [B] Narasimhavarman II [C] Rashtrakuta king Krishna II [D] None of the above Answer-C 50. Which foreign influence is seen in the rock cut architecture of India? A) Arabic B) Persian C) Indo-European D) Greek Answer-B 51. The architecture of the city of Cochin in Kerala reflects the influence of...? A) British B) Portuguese C) Dutch D) All of the above Answer-D 52. 'Skirmish' is related to 'War' in the same way as 'Diseases' is related to a- [A] Infection [B] Epidemic [C] Patient [D] Medicine Answer- B 53.The GRIHA is a rating tool related to which one of the following fields? [A] Buildings [B] Automobiles [C] Industries [D] Airlines Answer-A 54.Who among the following is the founder of “R20 Regions of Climate Action” a non-profit environmental organization? [A] Gore [B] Roger Launius [C] Arnold Schwarzenegger [D] Bill Gates Answer-C 55.Which among the following states has won the 10th National Award for Excellence work in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MANREGA)? [A] Karnataka [B] Madhya Pradesh [C] West Bengal [D] Haryana Answer-B 56.According to Canalys report, which of the following has been emerged as leading Smartphone maker in India? [A] Lava [B] Karbonn [C] Micromax [D] LG Answer-C 57.Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [A] Kunal Bahl & Rohit Bansal- Snapdeal [B] Sachin Bansal & Binny Bansal- Red Bus [C] Deepinder goyal & Pankaj Chaddah – Zomato [D] Bhavish Aggarwal & Ankit Bhati – Ola Cab Answer-B 58.Which among the following is the only india city that has been listed in the latest Global Financial Center? [A] Hyderabad [B] Mumbai [C] Banglore [D] Noida Answer-B 59.Which among the following is the only indian state that has been listed in the latest Global Financial Center? [A] Gujrat [B] Maharastra