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Q.21 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.

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Q.22 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
Correct Answer:  A. ₹600
EXPLANATION

If 20% discount is given, selling price = 80% of marked price. 480 = 0.8 × MP, so MP = 600

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Q.23 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.

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Q.24 Medium General Awareness
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) was launched in which year?
A 2015
B 2016
C 2017
D 2018
Correct Answer:  B. 2016
EXPLANATION

PMGKY was launched in 2016 as a voluntary income disclosure scheme.

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Q.25 Medium General Awareness
If x² - 9x + 20 = 0, what are the values of x?
A 4 and 5
B 3 and 6
C 2 and 10
D 1 and 20
Correct Answer:  A. 4 and 5
EXPLANATION

x² - 9x + 20 = (x - 4)(x - 5) = 0, so x = 4 or x = 5

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Q.26 Medium General Awareness
Which ministry in India is responsible for environmental protection and climate change?
A Ministry of Earth Sciences
B Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C Ministry of Power
D Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Correct Answer:  B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
EXPLANATION

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for environmental protection in India.

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Q.27 Medium General Awareness
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
A Carbon Dioxide
B Nitrogen
C Methane
D Nitrous Oxide
Correct Answer:  B. Nitrogen
EXPLANATION

Nitrogen is not a greenhouse gas. CO2, CH4, and N2O are all major greenhouse gases.

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Q.28 Medium General Awareness
A trader marks his goods 40% above the cost price. If he offers a discount of 20%, what is his profit percentage?
A 12%
B 20%
C 25%
D 15%
Correct Answer:  A. 12%
EXPLANATION

Let CP = 100. MP = 140. SP after 20% discount = 140 × 0.80 = 112. Profit = 12%

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Q.29 Medium General Awareness
Which metal is the best conductor of electricity?
A Copper
B Aluminum
C Silver
D Gold
Correct Answer:  C. Silver
EXPLANATION

Silver is the best conductor of electricity among all metals, followed by copper.

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Q.30 Medium General Awareness
What is the summer capital of Uttarakhand?
A Dehradun
B Nainital
C Gairsain
D Almora
Correct Answer:  C. Gairsain
EXPLANATION

# Summer Capital of Uttarakhand

This is a factual geography question about the administrative capital of Uttarakhand state during the summer season.

Step 1: Understanding Capital Systems

Several Indian states have two capitals—a winter capital and a summer capital—due to geographical and climatic considerations. Uttarakhand follows this system to manage administration across different regions during various seasons.

Step 2: Identifying Gairsain

Gairsain is a town located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand in the Garhwal region. It was officially declared the summer capital of Uttarakhand to decentralize administrative functions and provide equitable development to the hilly regions.

Step 3: Eliminating Other Options

- Dehradun: The winter capital of Uttarakhand (located in the plains)

- Nainital: A popular hill station but not the summer capital

- Almora: Another hill station in Uttarakhand, historically significant but not the official summer capital

Step 4: Verification

Gairsain was officially designated as the summer capital to address regional imbalances and bring governance closer to the hill communities during favorable weather months.

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Answer: Gairsain (Option C)

This decision reflects the state's commitment to inclusive administration across its diverse geographical terrain.

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