SSC CGL / CHSL / MTS — General Awareness
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Q.1 Medium General Awareness
As per the 2024 update, which Indian state has become the first to implement a comprehensive AI-assisted governance portal for citizen services?
A Gujarat
B Karnataka
C Telangana
D Maharashtra
Correct Answer:  B. Karnataka
EXPLANATION

Karnataka launched India's first comprehensive AI-assisted governance portal in 2024, integrating multiple citizen services through artificial intelligence. This initiative aims to streamline service delivery and reduce administrative burden.

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Q.2 Medium General Awareness
If two numbers are in the ratio 3:5 and their sum is 80, what is the larger number?
A 30
B 50
C 48
D 32
Correct Answer:  B. 50
EXPLANATION

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x. Sum = 3x + 5x = 8x = 80, so x = 10. Larger number = 5x = 50.

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Q.3 Medium General Awareness
What is the total number of Union Territories in India as per the 2024 administrative structure?
A 8
B 9
C 10
D 7
Correct Answer:  A. 8
EXPLANATION

As of 2024, India has 8 Union Territories: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.

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Q.4 Medium General Awareness
Which Indian freedom fighter is known as the 'Lokmanya'?
A Lala Lajpat Rai
B Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C Surendranath Banerjee
D Rammohan Roy
Correct Answer:  B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
EXPLANATION

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was called 'Lokmanya' (beloved of the people) for his significant role in the Indian independence movement.

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Q.5 Medium General Awareness
Which state government launched the 'Bhamashah Yojana' scheme?
A Madhya Pradesh
B Rajasthan
C Gujarat
D Haryana
Correct Answer:  B. Rajasthan
EXPLANATION

The Bhamashah Yojana was launched by Rajasthan government to provide direct cash transfer and benefits to women from below poverty line families.

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Q.6 Medium General Awareness
In a certain code, if MANGO is written as 13-1-14-7-15, how is APPLE written?
A 1-16-16-12-5
B 1-15-15-12-5
C 2-16-16-13-5
D 1-16-15-12-4
Correct Answer:  A. 1-16-16-12-5
EXPLANATION

Each letter is represented by its position in the alphabet: A=1, P=16, P=16, L=12, E=5. So APPLE = 1-16-16-12-5.

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Q.7 Medium General Awareness
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into glucose?
A Lipase
B Amylase
C Protease
D Cellulase
Correct Answer:  B. Amylase
EXPLANATION

Amylase is the enzyme that breaks down starch into simple sugars like glucose and maltose.

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Q.8 Medium General Awareness
Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
A Vietnam
B Colombia
C Brazil
D Indonesia
Correct Answer:  C. Brazil
EXPLANATION

Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, accounting for approximately one-third of global coffee production.

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Q.9 Medium General Awareness
What is the smallest prime number greater than 50?
A 51
B 53
C 55
D 57
Correct Answer:  B. 53
EXPLANATION

53 is the smallest prime number greater than 50. (51 = 3×17, 55 = 5×11, 57 = 3×19)

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Q.10 Medium General Awareness
Which battle marked the beginning of British rule in India?
A Battle of Plassey
B Battle of Buxar
C Battle of Talikota
D Battle of Panipat
Correct Answer:  A. Battle of Plassey
EXPLANATION

The Battle of Plassey (1757) is considered the beginning of British rule in India under Robert Clive.

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