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A train traveling at 72 km/h crosses a platform of length 400 meters in 30 seconds. What is the length of the train?
A 200 meters
B 300 meters
C 400 meters
D 500 meters
Correct Answer:  A. 200 meters
EXPLANATION

Speed = 72 km/h = 20 m/s. Distance covered in 30 seconds = 20 × 30 = 600 meters. This distance equals train length + platform length. Train length = 600 - 400 = 200 meters.

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In a certain code language, if TRIANGLE is written as USJBOHF, how will SQUARE be written?
A TRVBSF
B TRVCRF
C TSWBSF
D TSVDSF
Correct Answer:  A. TRVBSF
EXPLANATION

Each letter is shifted by +1 position in the alphabet. S→T, Q→R, U→V, A→B, R→S, E→F. SQUARE becomes TRVBSF.

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If 20 workers can build a wall in 9 days, how many days will 15 workers take?
A 12 days
B 10 days
C 8 days
D 15 days
Correct Answer:  A. 12 days
EXPLANATION

Total work = 20 × 9 = 180 worker-days. Days for 15 workers = 180/15 = 12 days.

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A merchant bought goods for Rs. 5000 and sold them at a loss of 12%. What is the selling price?
A Rs. 4200
B Rs. 4300
C Rs. 4400
D Rs. 4600
Correct Answer:  C. Rs. 4400
EXPLANATION

Loss = 12% of 5000 = Rs. 600. Selling Price = 5000 - 600 = Rs. 4400.

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Which Indian film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 2023?
A Kantara
B Ponniyin Selvan
C Rishab Shetty's film
D The Archies
Correct Answer:  A. Kantara
EXPLANATION

Kantara, directed by Rishab Shetty, won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 2023.

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What is the LCM of 12, 18, and 24?
A 36
B 48
C 72
D 96
Correct Answer:  C. 72
EXPLANATION

Prime factorization: 12=2²×3, 18=2×3², 24=2³×3. LCM = 2³×3² = 72.

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Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India as of 2024?
A Shaktikanta Das
B Sanjay Malhotra
C Urjit Patel
D Raghuram Rajan
Correct Answer:  B. Sanjay Malhotra
EXPLANATION

Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the 26th Governor of RBI in December 2023.

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If the profit on a book is 25% and the cost price is Rs. 200, what is the selling price?
A Rs. 225
B Rs. 250
C Rs. 275
D Rs. 300
Correct Answer:  B. Rs. 250
EXPLANATION

Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit = 200 + (25% of 200) = 200 + 50 = Rs. 250.

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Arrange the words in alphabetical order: Zenith, Zeal, Zealot, Zest
A Zeal, Zealot, Zenith, Zest
B Zeal, Zealot, Zest, Zenith
C Zealot, Zeal, Zenith, Zest
D Zeal, Zest, Zealot, Zenith
Correct Answer:  B. Zeal, Zealot, Zest, Zenith
EXPLANATION

Alphabetically: Zeal (4), Zealot (6), Zest (4), Zenith (6). Zeal < Zealot < Zest < Zenith.

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In 2023, which Indian state hosted the National Games?
A Gujarat
B Goa
C Maharashtra
D Haryana
Correct Answer:  B. Goa
EXPLANATION

# Solution: National Games 2023 Host State

The National Games is a prestigious multi-sport event held in India every two years, rotating among different states to promote athletic development across regions.

Step 1: Identify the Event

The National Games is India's second-largest sporting event after the Olympic Games, featuring athletes from all states competing across multiple disciplines.

Step 2: Recall the 2023 Edition

The 37th National Games were held in 2023, following the regular two-year cycle established by the Indian Olympic Association.

Step 3: Identify the Host State

Goa hosted the 37th National Games in 2023. The event took place from October 27 to November 9, 2023, with competitions held across multiple venues in the state.

Step 4: Verify Against Options

- (A) Gujarat — hosted in 2015

- (B) Goa — hosted in 2023 ✓

- (C) Maharashtra — hosted previously in other years

- (D) Haryana — hosted in 2021

Answer: Goa hosted the National Games in 2023 (Option B)

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