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Q.11 Medium General Awareness
If a number is divisible by both 6 and 8, it must be divisible by which of the following?
A 12
B 16
C 24
D 48
Correct Answer:  C. 24
EXPLANATION

A number divisible by both 6 and 8 must be divisible by their LCM = 24.

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Q.12 Medium General Awareness
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.

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Q.13 Medium General Awareness
In a class of 60 students, 40% study Science and 30% study Commerce. How many students study neither?
A 18
B 12
C 24
D 30
Correct Answer:  A. 18
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

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Q.14 Medium General Awareness
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.

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Q.15 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).

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Q.16 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.

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Q.17 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.

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Q.18 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.

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Q.19 Medium General Awareness
The ratio of angles in a triangle is 2:3:4. What is the measure of the largest angle?
A 40°
B 60°
C 80°
D 120°
Correct Answer:  C. 80°
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°

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Q.20 Medium General Awareness
In which year did India conduct its first nuclear test at Pokhran?
A 1972
B 1974
C 1976
D 1978
Correct Answer:  B. 1974
EXPLANATION

India conducted its first nuclear test on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran in Rajasthan.

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