Q. In a quiz competition, the first prize is $1000, the second prize is $500, and the third prize is $250. What is the total prize money awarded? (2000)
A.
$1500
B.
$1750
C.
$2000
D.
$2500
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Solution
Total prize money = 1000 + 500 + 250 = $1750.
Correct Answer: B — $1750
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Q. In a race, if a runner completes 400 meters in 50 seconds, what is his speed in meters per second? (2022)
A.
6 m/s
B.
8 m/s
C.
10 m/s
D.
5 m/s
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Solution
Speed = Distance / Time = 400 meters / 50 seconds = 8 m/s.
Correct Answer: A — 6 m/s
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Q. In a right triangle, if one angle is 30 degrees and the hypotenuse is 10 cm, what is the length of the side opposite to the 30-degree angle? (2019)
A.
5 cm
B.
10 cm
C.
8 cm
D.
7 cm
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Solution
The side opposite to the 30-degree angle is half the hypotenuse, so it is 10/2 = 5 cm.
Correct Answer: A — 5 cm
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Q. In a triangle, if the angles are in the ratio 2:3:4, what is the measure of the largest angle? (2020)
A.
60 degrees
B.
80 degrees
C.
90 degrees
D.
120 degrees
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Solution
Let the angles be 2x, 3x, and 4x. Then, 2x + 3x + 4x = 180, so 9x = 180, x = 20. The largest angle is 4x = 80 degrees.
Correct Answer: D — 120 degrees
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Q. In a volleyball match, a team scores 25 points in a set. If they win 4 sets, how many points did they score in total? (2020)
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Solution
Total points scored = 25 points/set * 4 sets = 100 points.
Correct Answer: A — 100
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Q. In what year did India gain independence and subsequently join the United Nations? (1947)
A.
1947
B.
1948
C.
1950
D.
1952
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Solution
India gained independence in 1947 and joined the United Nations on October 30, 1948.
Correct Answer: B — 1948
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Q. In what year did India gain independence from British rule? (1947)
A.
1942
B.
1945
C.
1947
D.
1950
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Solution
India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.
Correct Answer: C — 1947
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Q. In what year did the Rwandan Genocide occur? (1994)
A.
1992
B.
1994
C.
1996
D.
1998
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Solution
The Rwandan Genocide occurred in 1994, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people.
Correct Answer: B — 1994
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Q. In which year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking a significant event in international relations? (1989)
A.
1987
B.
1989
C.
1991
D.
1993
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Solution
The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, symbolizing the end of the Cold War.
Correct Answer: B — 1989
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Q. In which year did the Gulf War begin? (1990)
A.
1988
B.
1990
C.
1991
D.
1993
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Solution
The Gulf War began on August 2, 1990, when Iraq invaded Kuwait.
Correct Answer: B — 1990
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Q. In which year did the United Nations General Assembly adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (1948)
A.
1945
B.
1948
C.
1950
D.
1960
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Solution
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948.
Correct Answer: B — 1948
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Q. In which year did the United Nations officially come into existence? (1945)
A.
1945
B.
1950
C.
1960
D.
1975
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Solution
The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945.
Correct Answer: A — 1945
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Q. In which year was the Paris Agreement on climate change adopted? (2015)
A.
2015
B.
2016
C.
2017
D.
2018
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Solution
The Paris Agreement was adopted on December 12, 2015, during COP21.
Correct Answer: A — 2015
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Q. In which year was the World Health Organization (WHO) established? (1948)
A.
1945
B.
1948
C.
1951
D.
1960
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Solution
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7, 1948.
Correct Answer: B — 1948
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Q. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana aims to achieve which of the following?
A.
Universal access to banking facilities
B.
Free health insurance for all
C.
Skill development for youth
D.
Housing for all
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Solution
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana aims to ensure universal access to banking facilities for all citizens.
Correct Answer: A — Universal access to banking facilities
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Q. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana primarily aims to provide which of the following?
A.
Electricity to rural households
B.
Clean cooking fuel to women from Below Poverty Line households
C.
Financial assistance for education
D.
Health insurance for the poor
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Solution
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana aims to provide clean cooking fuel (LPG) to women from Below Poverty Line households.
Correct Answer: B — Clean cooking fuel to women from Below Poverty Line households
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Q. Under the MGNREGA scheme, how many days of guaranteed wage employment is provided to every rural household in a financial year?
A.
50 days
B.
100 days
C.
150 days
D.
200 days
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Solution
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every rural household.
Correct Answer: B — 100 days
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Q. Under the PM-KISAN scheme, what is the amount provided to farmers annually? (2019)
A.
Rs. 2000
B.
Rs. 4000
C.
Rs. 6000
D.
Rs. 8000
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Solution
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, farmers receive Rs. 6000 annually in three equal installments.
Correct Answer: C — Rs. 6000
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Q. What is the area of a triangle with a base of 12 cm and a height of 5 cm? (2022)
A.
30 cm²
B.
60 cm²
C.
24 cm²
D.
36 cm²
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Solution
Area = 1/2 * base * height = 1/2 * 12 * 5 = 30 cm².
Correct Answer: A — 30 cm²
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Q. What is the circumradius of a triangle with sides 3 cm, 4 cm, and 5 cm? (2021)
A.
2 cm
B.
3 cm
C.
4 cm
D.
5 cm
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Solution
For a right triangle, the circumradius R = hypotenuse/2 = 5/2 = 2.5 cm.
Correct Answer: D — 5 cm
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Q. What is the current account deficit of India as a percentage of GDP in 2023? (2023)
A.
1.2%
B.
2.5%
C.
3.1%
D.
4.0%
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Solution
India's current account deficit is estimated to be around 2.5% of GDP in 2023.
Correct Answer: B — 2.5%
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Q. What is the current exchange rate of 1 USD to INR as of 2023? (2023)
A.
72 INR
B.
75 INR
C.
78 INR
D.
80 INR
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Solution
As of 2023, the exchange rate is approximately 78 INR for 1 USD.
Correct Answer: C — 78 INR
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Q. What is the current inflation rate in India as of 2023? (2023)
A.
3.5%
B.
5.0%
C.
6.5%
D.
7.2%
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Solution
As of 2023, the inflation rate in India is reported to be around 6.5%.
Correct Answer: C — 6.5%
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Q. What is the current literacy rate in India as of 2023? (2023)
A.
74%
B.
76%
C.
78%
D.
80%
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Solution
The literacy rate in India is reported to be around 78% as of 2023.
Correct Answer: C — 78%
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Q. What is the current unemployment rate in India as of 2023? (2023)
A.
4.5%
B.
5.8%
C.
6.5%
D.
7.2%
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Solution
The unemployment rate in India is reported to be around 5.8% as of 2023.
Correct Answer: B — 5.8%
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Q. What is the GDP growth rate of India projected for 2023? (2023)
A.
5.5%
B.
6.0%
C.
6.8%
D.
7.5%
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Solution
The GDP growth rate of India is projected to be around 6.8% for 2023.
Correct Answer: C — 6.8%
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Q. What is the length of the median from the vertex opposite the side of length 10 cm in a triangle with sides 10 cm, 10 cm, and 10 cm? (2023)
A.
5 cm
B.
10 cm
C.
8 cm
D.
7 cm
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Solution
In an equilateral triangle, the median is equal to the side length, so it is 10 cm.
Correct Answer: B — 10 cm
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Q. What is the main feature of the Atal Pension Yojana? (2015)
A.
To provide loans to farmers
B.
To offer a guaranteed pension to workers in the unorganized sector
C.
To promote digital payments
D.
To enhance women's savings
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Solution
The Atal Pension Yojana offers a guaranteed pension to workers in the unorganized sector, ensuring financial security in old age.
Correct Answer: B — To offer a guaranteed pension to workers in the unorganized sector
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Q. What is the main focus of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme?
A.
To promote women's entrepreneurship
B.
To improve the sex ratio and promote education for girls
C.
To provide financial aid for women's health
D.
To enhance women's political participation
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Solution
The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme focuses on improving the child sex ratio and promoting education for girls.
Correct Answer: B — To improve the sex ratio and promote education for girls
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Q. What is the main goal of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)? (2000)
A.
To provide electricity to rural areas
B.
To improve road connectivity in rural areas
C.
To enhance internet access in villages
D.
To promote rural tourism
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Solution
The main goal of PMGSY is to improve road connectivity in rural areas, facilitating better access to markets and services.
Correct Answer: B — To improve road connectivity in rural areas
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