Which of the following states has the longest coastline in India?
A Gujarat B Maharashtra C Tamil Nadu D Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states at approximately 1,214 km.
In which year did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launch the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
A 2014 B 2016 C 2015 D 2017
UPI was launched by RBI and NPCI on April 11, 2016, but was officially introduced for use in 2015.
Which Indian city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?
A Pune B Bangalore C Hyderabad D Chennai
Bangalore (now Bengaluru) is known as the Silicon Valley of India due to its concentration of IT industries.
If a man walks 5 km in 1 hour, how many kilometers will he walk in 2.5 hours at the same speed?
A 10 km B 12.5 km C 15 km D 20 km
Distance = Speed × Time = 5 × 2.5 = 12.5 km
The World Health Organization (WHO) is headquartered in which city?
A New York B Geneva C Brussels D Vienna
WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Which metal is most abundant in the Earth's crust?
A Iron B Aluminum C Copper D Zinc
Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, comprising about 8% by mass.
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
If 20% discount is given, selling price = 80% of marked price. 480 = 0.8 × MP, so MP = 600
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of Fundamental Duties?
A 42nd Amendment B 44th Amendment C 45th Amendment D 40th Amendment
The 42nd Amendment (1976) introduced Fundamental Duties in Part IV-A of the Constitution.
In which year did India conduct its first nuclear test at Pokhran?
A 1972 B 1974 C 1976 D 1978
India conducted its first nuclear test on May 18, 1974, at Pokhran in Rajasthan.
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°
Sum of angles = 180°. If ratio is 2:3:4, then 2x + 3x + 4x = 180, so 9x = 180, x = 20. Largest angle = 4x = 80°
Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?
A Brahmaputra B Damodar C Meghna D Sutlej
The Damodar River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to frequent floods and devastation.
What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?
A 30 years B 35 years C 40 years D 45 years
According to Article 58 of the Indian Constitution, a candidate must be at least 35 years old.
Which element has the chemical symbol 'Au'?
A Silver B Gold C Aluminum D Argon
'Au' is the chemical symbol for Gold, derived from its Latin name 'Aurum'.
If the compound interest on ₹1,000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years is ₹210, what would be the simple interest for the same principal, rate, and time?
A ₹200 B ₹220 C ₹240 D ₹180
Simple Interest = (P × R × T) / 100 = (1000 × 10 × 2) / 100 = ₹200
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
Lord Louis Mountbatten was the Governor-General of India at the time of Independence on August 15, 1947.
Which state in India has the maximum forest cover?
A Chhattisgarh B Madhya Pradesh C Odisha D Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest cover in India by absolute area (about 77,000 sq km).
If 15 workers can complete a project in 20 days, in how many days can 25 workers complete the same project?
A 10 days B 12 days C 15 days D 18 days
Work is constant. 15 × 20 = 25 × x, so x = 25 300
Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?
A Solar energy B Wind energy C Natural gas D Hydroelectric energy
Natural gas is a fossil fuel and non-renewable, while solar, wind, and hydroelectric are renewable sources.
The concept of 'Satyagraha' was developed by which Indian leader?
A Jawaharlal Nehru B Subhas Chandra Bose C Mahatma Gandhi D Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Mahatma Gandhi developed and popularized the concept of Satyagraha (truth force) as a non-violent resistance technique.
In which year did India adopt its Constitution?
A 1949 B 1950 C 1948 D 1951
The Indian Constitution was adopted on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.
