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Q.61
Medium
General Awareness
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Fundamental Duties?
A
42nd Amendment
B
44th Amendment
C
45th Amendment
D
40th Amendment
Correct Answer:
A. 42nd Amendment
Explanation:
The 42nd Amendment (1976) introduced Fundamental Duties in Part IV-A of the Constitution.
Q.62
Medium
General Awareness
In which year did India conduct its first nuclear test at Pokhran?
A
1972
B
1974
C
1976
D
1978
Explanation:
India conducted its first nuclear test on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran in Rajasthan.
Q.63
Medium
General Awareness
The ratio of angles in a triangle is 2:3:4. What is the measure of the largest angle?
Explanation:
Sum of angles = 180°. If ratio is 2:3:4, then 2x + 3x + 4x = 180, so 9x = 180, x = 20. Largest angle = 4x = 80°
Q.64
Medium
General Awareness
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?
A
Brahmaputra
B
Damodar
C
Meghna
D
Sutlej
Correct Answer:
B. Damodar
Explanation:
The Damodar River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to frequent floods and devastation.
Q.65
Medium
General Awareness
What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?
A
30 years
B
35 years
C
40 years
D
45 years
Correct Answer:
B. 35 years
Explanation:
According to Article 58 of the Indian Constitution, a candidate must be at least 35 years old.
Q.66
Easy
General Awareness
Which element has the chemical symbol 'Au'?
A
Silver
B
Gold
C
Aluminum
D
Argon
Explanation:
'Au' is the chemical symbol for Gold, derived from its Latin name 'Aurum'.
Q.67
Hard
General Awareness
If the compound interest on ₹1,000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years is ₹210, what would be the simple interest for the same principal, rate, and time?
A
₹200
B
₹220
C
₹240
D
₹180
Explanation:
Simple Interest = (P × R × T) / 100 = (1000 × 10 × 2) / 100 = ₹200
Q.68
Medium
General Awareness
The Governor-General of India during the time of India's Independence was:
A
Lord Mountbatten
B
Lord Curzon
C
Lord Irwin
D
Lord Canning
Correct Answer:
A. Lord Mountbatten
Explanation:
Lord Louis Mountbatten was the Governor-General of India at the time of Independence on August 15, 1947.
Q.69
Medium
General Awareness
Which state in India has the maximum forest cover?
A
Chhattisgarh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Jharkhand
Correct Answer:
B. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest cover in India by absolute area (about 77,000 sq km).
Q.70
Hard
General Awareness
If 15 workers can complete a project in 20 days, in how many days can 25 workers complete the same project?
A
10 days
B
12 days
C
15 days
D
18 days
Correct Answer:
B. 12 days
Explanation:
Work is constant. 15 × 20 = 25 × x, so x = 300/25 = 12 days
