Q.171
Medium
Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?
A
Solar energy
B
Wind energy
C
Natural gas
D
Hydroelectric energy
Correct Answer:
C. Natural gas
Explanation:
Natural gas is a fossil fuel and non-renewable, while solar, wind, and hydroelectric are renewable sources.
Q.172
Medium
In a class of 60 students, 40% study Science and 30% study Commerce. How many students study neither?
Explanation:
Students studying Science = 40% of 60 = 24; Students studying Commerce = 30% of 60 = 18; Students studying either = 24 + 18 = 42 (assuming no overlap); Students studying neither = 60 - 42 = 18
Q.173
Medium
Which Indian state has the highest population as per 2021 Census?
A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
West Bengal
Correct Answer:
B. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has the highest population among Indian states with over 230 million people as per the 2021 Census.
Q.174
Medium
If a number is divisible by both 6 and 8, it must be divisible by which of the following?
Explanation:
A number divisible by both 6 and 8 must be divisible by their LCM = 24.
Q.175
Medium
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.
Q.176
Medium
What is the smallest prime number greater than 50?
Explanation:
53 is the smallest prime number greater than 50. (51 = 3×17, 55 = 5×11, 57 = 3×19)
Q.177
Medium
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.
Q.178
Medium
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.
Q.179
Medium
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.
Q.180
Medium
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.
