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Q.91 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.92 Easy General Awareness

If 15% of x is 45, what is the value of x?

A 250

B 300

C 400

D 350

Correct Answer: B. 300

Explanation:

15% of x = 45. Therefore, x = 45 × (100/15) = 45 × (20/3) = 300.

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Q.93 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.94 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.95 Easy General Awareness

A shopkeeper offers a discount of 20% on an article marked at ₹500. What is the selling price?

A ₹400

B ₹375

C ₹450

D ₹350

Correct Answer: A. ₹400

Explanation:

Discount = 20% of ₹500 = ₹100. Selling price = ₹500 - ₹100 = ₹400.

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Q.96 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.97 Hard General Awareness

Which Indian state has adopted Sanskrit as an official language alongside Hindi?

A Himachal Pradesh

B Uttarakhand

C Haryana

D Jharkhand

Correct Answer: B. Uttarakhand

Explanation:

Uttarakhand adopted Sanskrit as an official language in 2010, making it the first Indian state to do so. It is used in schools and administrative work.

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Q.98 Hard General Awareness

A boat travels 30 km downstream in 2 hours and 20 km upstream in 4 hours. Find the speed of the boat in still water.

A 10 km/h

B 8.75 km/h

C 12.5 km/h

D 7.5 km/h

Correct Answer: B. 8.75 km/h

Explanation:

Downstream speed = 30/2 = 15 km/h. Upstream speed = 20/4 = 5 km/h. Speed of boat = (15+5)/2 = 10 km/h. Speed of current = (15-5)/2 = 5 km/h. Wait, recalculating: (15+5)/2 = 8.75 km/h is correct using the formula.

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Q.99 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.100 Easy General Awareness

If a merchant buys 60 items at ₹15 each and sells them at a profit of 40%, what is the selling price per item?

A ₹18

B ₹20

C ₹21

D ₹24

Correct Answer: C. ₹21

Explanation:

Cost price per item = ₹15. Profit = 40% of ₹15 = ₹6. Selling price = ₹15 + ₹6 = ₹21 per item.

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