Objective Questions Set-7 : 12th South Asian Games, 2016, Cobra Gold

 

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding 'Mammography'?
   1. It is a popular screening technique on breast cancer.
   2. According to the latest study by WHO, it is more effective for women in the 50-69 age group in reducing breast cancer mortality.
   3. Both a and b
   4. Neither a nor b
       
2. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding' Cobra Gold'?
   1. It is an annual Asia-Pacific military exercise held in Thailand.
   2. United States participates in this exercise.
   3. India and China have the status of 'permanent member' in this exercise.
   4. India will participate in the Cobra-Gold 2016.
       
3. What is 'Sri-Lanka Matha'?
   1. National anthem of Sri-Lanka in Tamil.
   2. National bird of Sri-Lanka.
   3. New name of Sri-Lankan parliament.
   4. Folk dance of Sri-Lanka
       
4. Which of the following Indian State/States will be hosting the 12^th South Asian Games, 2016?
   1. Meghalaya
   2. Kerala
   3. Assam
   4. Both a and c
       
5. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding South Asian Games?
   1. It is a biennial event.
   2. It is joined by 8 members of SAARC.
   3. It was first hosted by Nepal in 1984.
   4. The official mascot is a playful elephant.

Answers:

1. c
2. c, observer status
3. a
4. d
5. d, Playful rhino by the name of Tikhor

References

http://www.southasiangames2016.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_Gold