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Q.351
Medium
General Awareness
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) was launched in which year?
A
2015
B
2016
C
2017
D
2018
Explanation:
PMGKY was launched in 2016 as a voluntary income disclosure scheme.
Q.352
Hard
General Awareness
How many Lok Sabha seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes in India?
Explanation:
Out of 545 Lok Sabha seats, 84 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and 131 for Scheduled Castes.
Q.353
Easy
General Awareness
Which of the following is the correct expansion of UNESCO?
A
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
B
United Nations Environmental Safety and Cultural Organization
C
Union of Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organization
D
United Nations Economic, Social and Cultural Organization
Correct Answer:
A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Explanation:
UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, established in 1945.
Q.354
Easy
General Awareness
Which of the following states has the longest coastline in India?
A
Gujarat
B
Maharashtra
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer:
A. Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km.
Q.355
Easy
General Awareness
In which year did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launch the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
A
2014
B
2016
C
2015
D
2017
Explanation:
UPI was launched by RBI and NPCI on April 11, 2016, but was officially introduced for use in 2015.
Q.356
Easy
General Awareness
Which Indian city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?
A
Pune
B
Bangalore
C
Hyderabad
D
Chennai
Correct Answer:
B. Bangalore
Explanation:
Bangalore (now Bengaluru) is known as the Silicon Valley of India due to its concentration of IT industries.
Q.357
Easy
General Awareness
If a man walks 5 km in 1 hour, how many kilometers will he walk in 2.5 hours at the same speed?
A
10 km
B
12.5 km
C
15 km
D
20 km
Correct Answer:
B. 12.5 km
Explanation:
Distance = Speed × Time = 5 × 2.5 = 12.5 km
Q.358
Easy
General Awareness
The World Health Organization (WHO) is headquartered in which city?
A
New York
B
Geneva
C
Brussels
D
Vienna
Correct Answer:
B. Geneva
Explanation:
WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Q.359
Medium
General Awareness
Which metal is most abundant in the Earth's crust?
A
Iron
B
Aluminum
C
Copper
D
Zinc
Correct Answer:
B. Aluminum
Explanation:
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, comprising about 8% by mass.
Q.360
Medium
General Awareness
A shopkeeper sells an item at ₹480 after giving a 20% discount. What was the marked price?
A
₹600
B
₹576
C
₹625
D
₹720
Explanation:
If 20% discount is given, selling price = 80% of marked price. 480 = 0.8 × MP, so MP = 600
