91. Which of these countries is not a part of BRICS, an association of leading emerging economies?
(A) China
(B) India
(C) Canada
(D) Russia
Answer:
(C) Canada
Explanation:
BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Canada is a highly developed Western economy and is part of the G7, not BRICS.
92. What is the full form of ‘SAARC’?
(A) South African Association for Regional Cooperation
(B) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(C) South American Association for Regional Cooperation
(D) South Antarctica Association for Regional Challenges
Answer:
(B) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
Explanation:
SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, which is an economic and political organization of eight countries in South Asia established in 1985.
93. Who has won the 2018 French Open Men’s Singles Tennis Tournament?
(A) Rafel Nadal
(B) Roger Fedrer
(C) Leander Paes
(D) Novak Djokovic
Answer:
(A) Rafel Nadal
Explanation:
Rafael Nadal won the 2018 French Open Men’s Singles title, claiming his 11th title at Roland Garros by defeating Dominic Thiem in the final.
94. Who has been named Person of the Year for 2018 by the Time magazine?
(A) The Whistle-blowers
(B) The Protesters
(C) The Guardians
(D) The Silence Breakers
Answer:
(C) The Guardians
Explanation:
Time Magazine’s 2018 Person of the Year was awarded to “The Guardians” — journalists who faced persecution, arrest, or murder for their reporting (such as Jamal Khashoggi).
95. The largest Continent in the world is
(A) Asia
(B) Africa
(C) South America
(D) Antarctica
Answer:
(A) Asia
Explanation:
Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world, sharing the continental landmass of Eurasia with Europe.
