Showing 161–170 of 198 questions
Q.161
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.162
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.163
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
Q.164
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.165
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.166
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.167
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.168
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.169
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.170
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).
