Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 December 2014

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 December 2014

National

Q. 1

1. Jammu & Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (JKPDP) emerged as the largest party in Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections of 2014.
2. JKPDP won 28 out of total 87 assembly seats that went to polls. It was closely followed by the BJP which won 25 seats.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Q. 2

1. Jharkhand got first stable government since it was formed in 2000 when the results for state’s Assembly Elections were declared. BJP-led coalition was able to win 42 seats out of total 81 seats in Jharkhand Assembly.
2. BJP won 37 seats on its own while its coalition partner was able to win 5 seats. All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) is the name of BJP’s coalition partner.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Sports

Q. 3

1. Elano Blumer (Chennaiyin FC) won the Golden Boot award for scoring the highest number of goals in the inaugural Indian Super League (ISL).
2. Brazilian striker Elano scored eight goals in 11 matches, apart from one assist and thus grabbed the Golden Boot award.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Persons in News

Q. 4

1. Veteran director and filmmaker K. Balachander passed away recently.
2. In 2010 he was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest recognition for excellence in cinema in the country.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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